The Patrick Madrid Show

We hear powerful testimonies about the value of life, with listeners sharing moving stories of resisting genetic testing and choosing life against daunting medical recommendations. Patrick also explores the beauty of motherhood and affirms its dignity in the Catholic Church.   Norma – My friend was told her baby would have a heart problem, but the baby was born with no health issues (03:28) Gina - Women were given this gift to have children and when they can't it's really hard on them. Why don't Catholic women know how amazing this gift they have been given is? Tom - A doctor told my wife that she should get an abortion and I when I told him no, he said he would call the police because it was just between the doctor and the woman. (09:56) Justin - What did you mean by gay show tunes in mass? I am a music minister at my church and I don't know what you mean. (13:41) Anna - My in-laws are not Catholic and just got divorced. My mother-in-law wants to come over and stay the night with her new boyfriend. What should do? Mark - Our Bishop asked us to stop singing “Gather Us In” Maria - I was pushed to get genetic testing and I heard a story where a doctor aborted a baby that had nothing wrong with it Joe - My friend is Calvinist and I told him I would go to church with him but I couldn't take communion and that if he went with me he shouldn't take it at my service either. Yvonne - I went to a democratic convention and I'm wondering why Catholics vote for things like abortion but will still go to mass? Lisa - 90% of babies with down syndrome are aborted. We had a daughter with down syndrome and she is our pride and joy (41:31) Jeff - I have been going to AA for 43 years and want to encourage George to start going. “Trust God. Clean house. Trust others.” (44:21) Esteban - If a marriage is annulled, is it true that they can get married again after that?

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer explores the profound connections between faith, counseling, and spiritual healing. He discusses the incredible efforts of Catholic Charities in response to Hurricane Helene and emphasizes the power of the rosary as we enter October, the month of the Holy Rosary. He delves into the intricacies of how confession intersects with psychological well-being, underscoring the importance of addressing both spiritual and mental aspects for true healing.   The relationship between confession and seeing a counseling (01:13) The importance of having a will (CatholicLegacy.com) Fernando - Should veterans be buried at a veteran or Catholic cemetery? (31:54) Shirley – My son is cremated, and I’ve kept his ashes at my home. Now I am burying him in a Catholic Cemetery. Is there anything I should know before I do this? (39:20) Linda - My husband is insisting on being buried in a cemetery which I wouldn't be able to visit easily. Do I need to honor his request, or can I bury him where I want him? (42:27) Maria - What does the Pope think of women becoming priests? (48:35)

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer delves into the importance of marriage validity, the process of seeking an annulment in the Catholic Church, and discerning one's vocation.   Joanna - My ex-husband was not Catholic. My dad paid the priest a bribe to marry us. Was it a valid marriage? (00:56) Elizabeth - Is seminary only for the priesthood or can young men use it to discern their vocation? (05:33) Angelica - My husband and I were not married in the Church. Would having the sacraments magically help our troubled marriage? (14:35) Jared – I’ve been praying the “Surrender Novena”: What does it look like to surrender your life to God? (22:22) Nancy – What is “energy psychology”? (31:30) Nicole - My husband and I don't drink out of the chalice because we know we have an STD. Is that okay? (38:10) Mary Beth - I confessed the sin of scrolling on social media. Father told me to watch a movie which really disturbed me. I don't know if he told me it as penance or just a suggestion. What do you think? (43:57)

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer explores the challenges faced by Susan as she navigates her daughter's relationship with a transgender individual. He tackles Larry's question on the nuances of annulment fees in the Catholic Church. Fr. Matthew also provides clarity to Janet on the Church's stance on IVF. Join us for thoughtful discussions on faith, family, and navigating modern moral dilemmas.   Susan – My adult daughter is in a relationship with someone who is transgender. They want to get married. What should I do? (01:49) Larry - Why do you need to pay money to expunge a sin? (08:13) Janet - How do I talk with someone about the immorality of IVF? (11:39) Marilyn - Is it okay to read the publication “Beyond Today”?  It's a protestant publication from the United Church of God (19:38) Susan - I was married 40 years ago and my husband was previously divorced from a civil ceremony. When we were married in the Church, the priest didn't mention anything about an annulment. Now after hearing Patrick Madrid talk it about it, I think I might need to get an annulment for the first marriage. What should we do? Lisa – What does “the sword will pierce your soul” mean? (37:17) Martha - Does having godparents who are not Catholic invalidate a baptism? (45:48) Margaret - I got married in Vegas, then I had a 'revocation' through my priest.  Now my marriage records cannot be found.   Does that mean I wasn't really married in the Church? (48:25)

Alright, so Patrick Madrid had an amazing convo with Dana, an atheist who called in with a pretty heavy question:   Dana’s Big Question: "Can people come up with their own moral values without God?" He’s like, “Look, I don’t believe in God, so I think humans create their own morals. Isn’t this whole ‘God is moral’ thing just a ‘God of the gaps’ argument? Like, we’re uncomfortable with the moral mystery, so we make up a God to fill in the blank.”   Patrick’s Response: He said that atheists can be good people. No one’s saying atheists are running wild in the streets. But here’s the thing: why should anyone bother being good without God? What's the deeper point?”   Basically, he said that while atheists can be decent, honest folks, they’re still borrowing from a moral system rooted in something bigger, whether they admit it or not. Without God, morality becomes more like, “I like this, I don’t like that,” and not something with actual weight behind it.   Dana’s Take: Dana admits that atheists have a bit of a moral problem: if there’s no God, it’s all kind of subjective, right? It’s just humans deciding what’s good or bad. He also mentioned he hopes there’s an afterlife, but he’s not exactly banking on it.   Patrick’s Counter: Patrick dropped a bombshell: without God, the world is basically one big animal kingdom. It’s just "survival of the fittest". There's no real "good" or "evil", just whatever works for you. He threw in this tough question: “If we’re just a bunch of neurons firing off in our brains, why should I care about what’s fizzing in your brain? Or mine, for that matter?”    The Catholic Curveball: Patrick wasn’t done. He said we all know deep down that stuff like truth, love, and justice are real, not just random feelings. And since those things can’t be physically measured, that’s a clue there’s something bigger than just nature, a.k.a. God. Then he added: God's grace is open to everyone, no matter how late in life they figure it out.   The Anne Frank Challenge: Dana brought up a tough one: how is it that a man like Rudolf Höss (a Nazi) could repent at the last minute and go to heaven, but someone like Anne Frank, who didn’t believe in Jesus, might not since she was Jewish? Patrick didn’t flinch. He explained that God’s mercy is bigger than the worst sins. If you genuinely repent, even at the 11th hour, you can go to heaven. That’s the beauty of Christianity. If you knowingly reject God, yeah, that’s a different story.   Wrapping it Up: Patrick ended on a hopeful note, basically telling Dana, “Hey man, I’m praying for you. And who knows? Maybe one day you’ll embrace Catholicism."

Patrick starts the show off by reading an email about how a listener accidently found Relevant Radio and it’s changed his life and he’s a Catholic now   Thomas - If someone was going to confession to remove mortal sin but died before he got there would the grace that he wanted from confession apply to him? In the same way, if parents want to baptize their child but have a miscarriage would the child receive graces that he would have gotten if he was baptized? What happens to the souls of miscarried child? (04:54) Patrick, responding to an email asking if Catholics can be Free Masons, recommends the books “Why Catholics Can Not Be Masons” and “Masonry Unmasked” both by John Salza Melissa - What should I do with my son who got married to a woman without including his family? He doesn't want to talk with me about it. (19:57) Victor - Are there examples of people who refuse to contribute to society in the bible, and how are we supposed to love these people? (27:37) What is the cause of homelessness? It's not drugs or mental illness, researchers say

Elva - As a Catholic, can I carry a concealed weapon? (03:22) Bruce - Can you explain more the connection of Demonology and mass shootings? (05:59) Patrick recommends “The Devil in the City of Angels: My Encounters with the Diabolical” by Jesse Romero Jennifer- My daughter has been with a man for 6 years and moved in together for a year. The boyfriend is wanting to propose to her but they don't go to church. How can I talk to them about needing to get married in the church? (11:56) Maria - What is the proper way to do the first 5 Saturday devotions? (18:38) Elizabeth - My son is getting married. The parish is asking for 1,000 dollars to get married in the church, so they are going to get married outside the church. What should we do? (22:58) Alex - How can I become a catechist for First communion? (29:56) What happened to the Demons after they killed the swine that Jesus sent them in? Patrick answers an email about going to confession and not being able to have the time to confess all her sins (26:31) Joseph - Is the Catholic Church against artificial insemination of farm animals? (41:14) Darmen - At the last supper, weren't the Apostles wondering why there wasn't a lamb? (42:23) Patrick recommends “The Lamb’s Supper” by Scott Hahn

Patrick responds to an email about removing life support (00:31) Ken - You mentioned that a priest should wear a stole during confession. Is a confession valid if they do not? (06:47) What are the Valid forms of matter for the sacraments? (08:36) Mike - My sister is fallen away Catholic. Is there an Audio Book you could recommend for her to listen to? She cites Luke 9: 49-50 this as a source that Jesus didn't care what type of Christian you were. How do I respond? (15:42) Grace – Is there something called a “Dry Mass?” (21:26) Mark - Can someone go to mass twice a day on a regular basis to receive Jesus twice? (25:01) Patrick - I am struggling with sin and have been trying to go to confession weekly. Last week I felt really distant but after confession I felt like it pulled me back. (27:40) Roger - I have only made one confession in my 40 years of being a Catholic. Should I set up a time to have confession with a priest or just go at the normal time and stand in line? (32:47) Teresa - Is there a limit to how many people can be announced for the mass intentions? (38:47) Anna - Are spouses living in sin if their marriage should be annulled? (43:02) Dan - How should I read the Bible? (46:41)

Alright. It's time for some real talk.    Patrick Madrid will tell you about this really alarming trend. Young men, especially teens and early adults, are becoming increasingly alienated from society. He blames much of this on the rise of social media and online dating, which often leave young men isolated and frustrated, especially when their online interactions don’t lead to real, meaningful relationships.   Patrick shares a clip from Professor Scott Galloway of NYU, who drops a pretty bold statement: "the most dangerous person in the world is a lonely, broke, young male." According to him, "we’re producing millions of them." Oof! Prof. Galloway explains how young men are swiping hundreds of times on dating apps, only to get ghosted and rejected, leading to feelings of worthlessness and isolation. Add in the disappearance of hands-on jobs like auto and woodshop, and it’s no wonder young men are struggling to find purpose.    Now, Patrick doesn’t pretend to have all the answers, but he’s quick to note he’s thankful he never had to deal with online dating (he’s been married for decades). He paints a vivid picture of how different things are for today’s youth – from face-to-face dating to today's swipe-happy culture, which can leave young people feeling more disconnected than ever. The stats don’t lie: Prof. Galloway shares that 1 in 7 men has zero close friends, and 1 in 4 can’t even name a best friend. Yikes!   So, what’s the solution? According to Patrick, it starts with good fathers stepping up. He urges dads to get out from behind their own screens and actively engage with their sons. Whether it’s golfing, camping, or even just going for a walk, fathers need to spend quality time passing on wisdom and guiding their sons towards being godly, productive men. It's about creating fun moments where you can have one-on-one convos with your son about God, manhood, and what really matters in life.    Time flies, and it’s too easy to look back and wish you'd spent more time bonding with your kids. You don't want that regret! Patrick recommends Steve Wood’s book "Legacy" as a good book for fathers to dig into. It will give solid advice on how to raise godly children and create a lasting impact.    The loneliness epidemic won’t fix itself, and it’s up to fathers, and all of us, to help guide the next generation into a more connected, purposeful life.    You can do this, dad!    Feeling inspired? Share this with someone who could use a boost of fatherly wisdom! 

Cale Clark fills in for Patrick Madrid and dives into an engaging discussion that crosses time zones and centuries. Starting with a personal anecdote about a memorable reading mix-up at his grandmother's funeral, Cale illuminates the beauty and depth of the Book of Proverbs. (02:25)   He transitions into a fascinating exploration of the connections between the Old and New Testaments, highlighting the roles of David and Solomon in biblical history and typology. Discover how these ancient texts foreshadow the coming of Jesus as the new Moses and the greater Son of David, and learn about the intriguing concept of the Queen Mother in both the Old Testament and the context of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Prepare for a journey through scripture that will enrich your understanding of faith and tradition. Gabriel - How would you respond to the reform theology claim that appeals to ultimate authority using circular reasoning? (39:34)