The Patrick Madrid Show

Tensions rise as Patrick engages in a heated debate with ChatGPT on the topic of binary gender. As Patrick argues against the idea of a non-binary identity, ChatGPT grapples with the concept of categorizing individuals which plunges into a thought-provoking exploration of what is real and what is not. Patrick and ChatGPT spar over the implications of binary gender in society and whether it truly exists.  Sam - Is it just as good to have a deacon bless your house as a priest? Sherry - Could someone identify as a different weight in boxing? What are your thoughts on this? Teresa - My kids go to a Catholic school and they are charging us money for kids to dress down if they want to do that. Should we be concerned about this? Barbara - I don't think the teachers are requesting the extra charge. I think it is the parents who are requesting this. Maybe Teresa should go to the principle about this. Sal (email) – Has a Pope ever performed a Exorcism Matt - I went to a type of funeral mass called, “Mass of the Resurrection.” Are their different types of funerals?

Can we separate the art from the artist and enjoy the music and movies people with different beliefs and practices make. Patrick explores where that line is. Debbie - Follow up from Transgender bathrooms of where I work from a previous show: It is a state law in Michigan. We could go to jail for speaking up about it. Shelia - The deacon offered a prayer communion service while the priests were gone. Is that okay for him to do? Angela (email) – I suffered from anorexia when I was younger. I’m grateful for my parents for helping me understand what I was suffering from instead of encouraging my sickness Debra – A possible solution for dealing with depression is having a proper diet and removing sugar, wheat and dairy Email – I asked ChatGPT “when does life begin” and “When does science say life begins?” Carol - Our school does dressing down in a good way. Only about half the kids participate in it. Frank - How can we understand the viral video of Pope Francis watching a circus which had not good things in it? The video went viral on Twitter. Fernando - How fast can a couple get married in the Catholic church? Dee - There is a bible study being offered at a couple of parishes. It seems like they are quoting evangelical authors a lot. Is that okay?

Patrick answers a question about reincarnation and explores the concept of life after death and the belief that our souls can be reborn into new bodies. We discuss the challenges and questions that arise with this belief, such as the need for correcting past actions and the potential lack of knowledge from past lives, and he brings up the question of why does it seem everyone who believes this has a past life of a famous person Maggie - The way our Catholic school did dressing down is they could dress down if they made the honor role. I didn’t' like that and thought it was shamming. Meg - My teen is struggling with scrupulosity. How can we talk about what is grave matter and what is venal? Ted – I’m getting a divorce and my parents are choosing the side of my soon to be ex. Is it considered a sin If you don't honor a parent’s action? Doug (email) – Question about Dogma changes and changes to Anglican Holy Orders DoorDash, Instacart execs lose billionaire status as light demand wipes $15B from fortunes Ben (email) – What does the Catholic Church say about reincarnation? Does the bible explicitly reject the concept? Marilyn - Why is the true presence of Jesus in the Eucharist not mentioned in the creed?

Do you have concerns about your children participating in Halloween activities? Does the "evil perversion" of Halloween scare you? If so, you're not alone. Patrick Madrid is here to reassure you with his perspective.  A listener named Kay is questioning whether she should allow her kids to go trick-or-treating on Halloween. Patrick tells Kay that there is nothing morally wrong with observing Halloween. He explains that the holiday originates from a Catholic custom, the night before All Saints Day. He goes on to say that if it's celebrated in a harmless manner—such as dressing up as saints or non-scary characters and going door-to-door for candy—it can be a benign and even an opportunity for children to publicly demonstrate the faith. Patrick emphasizes the importance of avoiding activities related to witches or devils but encourages your family to participate in the secularized version of Halloween, like carving pumpkins and giving out candy, as a way to engage with the community while upholding Catholic values.

Patrick tackles controversial topics like the origins of Halloween, comparisons between different religious groups, and the concept of God's mercy. Happy National Taco Day! Email – Question about LDS videos on YouTube Pam (email) – Why do we celebrate the Prodigal Son and not the people who were forever faithful and good? Cathy - Is the term “sacrebleu” offensive to God? Does it have something to do with Mary. Lori - What book can I read about Mormonism? Loretta (email) – The history of Halloween Maureen - How do you respond to someone who says that the Gutenberg Bible was great because it allowed people to interpret the bible outside of the lens of the Catholic Church?

Jesus - Why would saints in heaven be interested in interceding on our behalf? Why aren’t good men in the Old Testament considered saints? Matt - I had a 'Soul Tie' broken with a divorced woman. What should I do now that it is broken? Elizabeth - A prayer group I'm in said the Emergency test happening today is a spiritual trick and we should turn off our phones. Is that true?

Sid - A young man is asking about the Catholic faith. He reads the King James version of the bible. Is it okay for him to use that version? Patrick comments on the many conspiracy theories surrounding today’s emergency cell phone test Maria - My daughter's teacher gave her an LGBT lesson. What should I do? Lydia - I heard that something big will happen in October because of various Marian apparitions. Is that true? Joseph - The Emergency warning that is happening today: I think they are doing it because they will misuse it later on by the administration. James - My wife has had 2 C-sections. Should we keep having kids?

It's a common question. Can a Catholic and a Protestant have a successful marriage together? If you're dating, how do you know if you should stay in the relationship? If you feel uncertain, you might be enlightened by this conversation! In this episode of The Patrick Madrid Show, a listener named Chiara from Los Angeles seeks advice on bridging the religious gap with her Protestant boyfriend. Chiara is a devout Catholic, while her boyfriend is a committed non-denominational Christian. Patrick Madrid asks Chiara about the level of her boyfriend's commitment to his evangelical beliefs and emphasizes the fundamental differences in their faith, such as sola scriptura (Bible-only belief) and "once saved, always saved" doctrine. Patrick advises Chiara to carefully consider the relationship, pointing out the potential challenges they might face, especially concerning their future children's religious upbringing. He suggests Chiara and her boyfriend read a book called "Surprised by Truth," which contains stories of former Evangelical Protestants converting to Catholicism. Patrick believes this activity could help them explore the differences in their faith and assess the viability of their relationship. Although Chiara may find Patrick's advice challenging and "hard to swallow," he encourages her to consider the long-term implications and emphasizes the importance of unity in faith for a successful relationship. Check out some of the calls that came in as a response to Chiara's question!

Patrick reads and responds to an email disagreeing with his advice to use legal terms when dealing with a conflict in the workplace in regards to pronoun use. Patrick brought this question to his lawyer and shares the results! Jackie - How can I understand the Gospel about the people who started working in the field at the end of the day. How does that work with trying to live a good life? Kathleen - I used to be bothered by the reading of the workers who got as much as those who worked all day. It those people were your family you would want the best for them. Chiara - My boyfriend is not Catholic. How can we grow in faith together?

Reflecting on Chiara’s call from the previous hour, Patrick draws from his own experiences and past calls, and brings valuable insights into navigating religious differences in relationships and stresses the importance of marrying a fellow Catholic Rose Mary - They don't seem to use last names in the bible, so when did last names start to be used? Patrick and Cyrus share emails about Catholic’s being married to non-Catholics and some of the heartache that surfaces as a result Martina - Why in the Nicene creed do we mention Pontius Pilate's name specifically? Liz - My parents got married and agreed not to raise us Catholic but we ended up converting to the Catholic faith because my dad went to daily Mass by himself and we saw his example. Laura - Parents should urge their kids not to marry non-Catholics.