The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick welcomes listeners to a show full of unexpected questions and honest answers, from the meaning behind prayers and Bible passages to practical Church matters and even viral rumors about essential oils. He listens, challenges, and responds with a balance of humor and thoughtful clarity, often turning the spotlight back to real-life faith and the ways people express doubt, hope, and curiosity.   Audio: Scotland Police To End Trans Nonsense - Chief Constable Jo Farrell announced that rapes will be recorded as by men regardless of how they identify. -  https://x.com/Basil_TGMD/status/1988609141640962160 (00:20) Mary - In the prayer Holy Queen, the phrase 'promises of Christ' comes up. What does this mean? (02:37) Jeff - Genesis 3:15. What is the Serpent's seed? (04:36) Julio - Why don't we ever hear much about Joseph in the Bible? (09:23) Ashley - What do you think about Essential oils? Do I need to get rid of my essential oils? A person told me they are cursed and can cause possession. (11:38) Misael - Is there a Church teaching on the Three Temples. What does the Church say about this? (18:37) David - Do the sacraments have priorities? Is one sacrament more important than another? How can we model our lives as men after the Holy Family if they never had sexual relations? (30:15) Lynn - Was the Blessed Mother supernaturally prepared for Jesus's death and Resurrection? As a mother who lost a child, this is hard for me to comprehend. (38:11) Dennis – Can a gay man adopt and baptize a baby in a public ceremony in front of the Church? (43:26)

Patrick confronts the surge in antisemitism, pulling no punches as he dissects both hate and misinformation circulating in society and online. Challenging Catholic perspectives on current events, he critiques the narrative on Islamophobia while amplifying stories of overlooked Christian persecution and callers wrestling with faith and conscience. Questions crash in from every angle, and Patrick moves from personal dilemmas about family gatherings to fierce warnings about mob mentality, urging listeners to choose truth over propaganda.   Audio: Charlie Kirk on the goals of Islam – https://x.com/wallstreetapes/status/1986673817750765667?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (18:00) Audio: Charlie Kirk on Jew hatred –  https://x.com/DefiyantlyFree/status/1985743202608115866 (01:59) Audio: Speaker at conference calling for Jews everywhere to be killed  https://x.com/eyakoby/status/1980977760052170812?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (04:49) Audio: Hey Jew, they hate you -  https://x.com/dahliakurtz/status/1980081355921711107?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (06:26) Audio: If you really want to understand how New York City Jews are feeling right now, listen to this – Andrew Schultz  -https://x.com/chalavyishmael/status/1986137224212062646?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ 10:03) Audio: Bill Maher on antisemitism talking with Rep. Jared Moskowitz. “Jew-hatred has CONSUMED our Party.” –  https://x.com/JewsFightBack/status/1987559228886925634?s=20 (14:55) Maura - The US Council of Catholic Bishops just released a statement on Islamophobia. Have you heard of this? (19:00) Todd - Look how much money we give to the Jewish state. Maybe that is why people are negative on the Jewish state. (27:20) Luke - My sister-in-law is openly gay and 'got married' to her girlfriend. They are having their marriage celebration after the wedding, should I go? (38:11) Sina - I am a nice Jewish girl. Patrick, you are awesome and I want to give a shout out of thanks for your response to that caller. (42:40)

Patrick spotlights issues from US-Israel relations, beginning with vintage Nixon audio, to the anguish of Nigerian Christians and the struggle for truth amid religious confusion. Listeners bring honest questions about doctrine, personal pain, and family battles; Patrick responds with stories, book suggestions, candid advice, and moments both sharp and compassionate. Surprises, raw emotion, and faith collide as Patrick talks history, prayer, and everyday dilemmas.   Audio: Nixon - American interests vs. Israeli interests – https://x.com/nixonfoundation/status/1935396379607838946?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (19:00) Manuel - Thank you for pointing out the genocide in Nigeria. My priest is Nigerian. (02:21) Melanie - I was raised Pentecostal. Did you say that Pentecostals don't believe in the Trinity? (05:28) Mike - Were Mary and Joseph Palestinian? (10:13) Marlene - How can I get my family who attend SSPX to come into the Diocese? (14:34) Marie - I agree when it comes to homosexual relationships. Is this the same when it comes to other sinful situations? I want to demonstrate chastity to my kids, but my dad is not a good example. (18:24) Bill – You are a blessing to have on the radio (35:18) Bradley - Did the Vatican create a Muslim prayer room with prayer rugs in it? (40:02)

Patrick questions what happens to meaning, purpose, and the human soul when AI and robotics perform nearly every task faster and better than people. He blends concerns over skills lost and spiritual emptiness with a Catholic perspective, weaving together listener calls about technology, and the enduring search for fulfillment as machines reshape daily life. Unexpected juxtapositions of futuristic dread and faith-driven hope spark reflection on what actually grounds humanity.   Audio: Elon Musk: Will Our Lives Still Have Meaning If Computers And Robots Outperform Us? -  https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/1879151497390207403 (20:00) Audio: Elon – Billions of Robots will produce goods and services basically for free -  https://x.com/marionawfal/status/1926886140952416740?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (09:04) Tom – Patrick, you really helped me last month with Confession. I finally went to Confession! (16:22) Michael (email) - If we fall into the AI-dependent scenario you've laid out; one of the upcoming generations will face the Sun firing a solar storm upon the earth, killing many of the decadent populace, who will no longer have any survival skills whatsoever. (20:04) Patrick in Monterey, CA - I was converted by a Jew to Catholicism. He persuaded me to convert. (24:01) Grant - My kids have special needs and find that Neuralink could have the possibility to fix brain issues they have. (26:35) Albert – I’m a retired electromagnetic compatibility engineer. If they start putting things like Neuralink in our bodies, I am concerned that our bodies will become conductive pathways. (29:59) Lucas - Matthew 7v21. Is “the rock” referring to Peter when Jesus mentions the rock? (37:31) Gerald - Satan wants to exterminate the Jews to prove to us that God was a liar. (42:19) Karolee - Why did they stop Latin Mass in North Carolina and what was the document that they are citing? (47:45)

Patrick kicks off the episode with sharp memories of environmental predictions gone sideways, then pivots to old-school hairspray panic and Sunday donut rituals. Quirky moments tumble into thoughtful answers about confirmation names, staying until the end of Mass, and what to do if disaster strikes mid-liturgy. Nostalgia, candid stories, and odd donut debates pop up alongside serious questions about yoga in Catholic schools and how angels fit into the big picture.   Audio: Every single alarmist prediction has not happened https://x.com/wideawake_media/status/1986011774265508297?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (00:20) Ryan (email) - Would it be unusual to adopt St Francis De Sales’ first name after my confirmation and choose to be called "Francis" instead of "Ryan"? (03:11) Jennifer (email) - More and more we see people leaving right after communion at the Sunday morning masses. Regardless of their reason, how do we explain to them in a loving way that they shouldn’t be leaving mass at this point? (11:06) Lucy - My husband would walk with our kids to the donut shop. The Kids got special permission to put a donut in his coffin after he died. (20:48) Steve (email) - Could you go over how the Sacrifice of the Mass should be completed if a tragic incident occurs during it? (23:53) Susan (email) – What should I do about my kid’s school using yoga videos for stretching? Connor (email) – Why did God create bad angels? (36:06) Maria - When the Holy Eucharist is consecrated, and there are leftover hosts, are those still the Body and Blood of Christ? (48:34)

Patrick confronts the pressing question of Islam’s influence in the West, questioning why secular societies seem to flourish while others struggle. Faith, identity, and immigration collide as Patrick shares the Church’s teachings on salvation for non-Catholics, sharing personal stories from listeners who wrestle with division in families and society. Tension ramps up as commentary from thought leaders and everyday individuals highlights anxiety about cultural change and the uncertainty clouding the future.   Audio: Douglas Murray, "Muslims ask how come they're doing better than us? https://x.com/Adi13/status/1986549073982136676 (00:56) Audio: Islamist Preacher in Deerborn - https://x.com/realMaalouf/status/1987536658690887746 (03:05) Audio: Boston University professor Richard Landes breaks the rules of political correctness with a chilling wake-up call about Islam - https://x.com/lizarosen0000/status/1986729279728521696?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (08:31) Richard - I would just like to hear you comment on Lumen Gentium Paragraph 14-16. This illustrates that the Church is necessary for salvation. It also says that those who refuse to enter, who know it is true, can’t be saved. (13:37) Robert - You often bring up the UK when talking about Islam in the West. What does King Charles think about this? (21:37) Sharlyn - I am confused by your comments on Lumen Gentium. Does this mean that Protestants and Non-denominational people can be saved? (29:02) Irene - In Islam, the woman needs to have multiple witnesses if she wants to report a rape. (41:01) Audio: Obama in 2008 on illegal immigration problem -https://x.com/thomassowell/status/1934701261166649450?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (43:27) Audio: Nigel Farage on out of control immigration –https://x.com/DOGE__news/status/1979666296674410935 (45:44) Audio: Pakistani immigrant on Muslims in the UK - https://x.com/benonwine/status/1979672990397976950?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (47:06) Audio: Bill Maher on Sweden’s immigration problems –https://x.com/rickydoggin/status/1979007555184574800? (49:42)

Patrick guides listeners through raw stories of faith, candid questions, and practical Catholic wisdom, drawing callers into urgent topics like daily Mass, prayers after liturgy, sacred tradition, and family conversion. Unexpected stories from across America surface, ranging from heartfelt reunions with the Church to urgent advice for end-of-life sacraments. Personal, unscripted, and intensely real moments populate each call.   Pat - Can we talk about the movie called 'Not Without My Daughter'. Gives you an inside look into what being a Muslim is like in Iran. (00:36) Mike - My local parish priest is ending Mass with the St. Michael Prayer at our parish. (02:42) Ann - I have been praying for 12 years for one of my sons to come home to the church and my son recently called me to say he would be going back to Mass. I was so happy. (10:59) Michelle - I worked as a hospice chaplain. Sometimes it takes 30 years, but people do come back. I have seen this in my work. (13:34) Sarah - My priest brings up children to the altar during the Consecration. Is that ok? (15:17) Matt - I have heard that Catholics don't have a list of infallible traditions that we need to follow. How are we recording traditions? (22:58) Leo - I have been married for 10 years but was not active in the Catholic Church. I just came back because of my wife's prayers. (35:53) Jason - What is the purpose of Daily Mass? Is it optional? (43:23) Calista - My relative is dying and the only person available to see her is an Episcopalian priest. If she accepted Baptism, would it be valid? (46:53)

Patrick explores cashless economies, challenges around taxation, socialism’s ripple effects on faith and family, and the wounds caused by political division. The episode moves from economic systems to fractured relationships, Catholic doctrine, and philosophical tactics, connecting political trends with everyday faith and forgiveness. Listener questions spark personal stories and practical advice, all threaded through Patrick's candid, sometimes witty exchanges.   Audio: Why would the banks want to move away from cash? The only ones left with $100 is the banks https://x.com/rainmaker1973/status/1987139111568752874?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (00:20) Audio: Economist Arthur Laffer - "If you tax people who work, and you pay people who don't work, do not be surprised if you have a lot of people not working." https://x.com/redpilldispensr/status/1986721172759748978 (02:25) Audio: Socialism is killing America. Every time the government makes something affordable and accessible, it becomes unaffordable. https://x.com/LibertyCappy/status/1986584384770572486 (04:55) Audio: I let politics ruin my relationship with my mother  - https://x.com/onebaddude_/status/1987579620208656395?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (08:02) Patrick in Denver, CO - Does going to an Orthodox Church fulfill one's Sunday Obligation? How can I persuade a Catholic not to do this? (25:18) Roger - I was listening on my drive to work, and you were discussing Marxism. Have you ever read 'Awake Not Woke'? (36:42) Theresa - Does Jesus give His future and present Body to the Apostles? (40:15) A listener shares the answers Grok thinks Patrick Madrid would give (47:52)

Patrick brings unexpected energy, bouncing from quirky pop culture nods to sharp questions about plastics, climate, and faith. He passes the mic to callers, blending stories from everyday lives with firsthand Senate hearing drama and childhood curiosity. Ancient wisdom meets modern-day struggles—one moment environmental stats, the next an eight-year-old searching for sainthood.   Plastics – Senator Mullin on how Plastics are in EVERYTHING https://x.com/nathanielsami/status/1986818225754214623?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (03:16) Stephanie - Is the St. Pius V Chapel a legitimate organization in the Church? (19:30) John (email) - My Catholic daughter is dating former Mormon and taking him to Mass the last two weeks. Can somebody recommend a good book that he could read (or my daughter should read)? (36:00) Moira (8-years-old) - How can I become a saint and be a good sister? (41:36)

Patrick fields questions ranging from interfaith marriage challenges and sacramental validity with Catholic and Mormon backgrounds, to the moral concerns around IVF and surrogacy, offering honest, direct responses. Lighthearted moments arise as listeners ask about the show’s quirky music, while practical faith matters like kids at Mass and women’s veiling spark candid reflection. One caller’s emotional struggle with the show’s treatment of Mormonism, as well as a spirited critique from a listener, prompt Patrick to address criticism head-on and keep the conversation refreshingly real.   Stacy - How do I explain to someone that by becoming Catholic that they are not going back on what they believe in? (00:34) Catherine - How can I support my friend's daughter-in-law who is using IVF? (10:43) Email - With deep regret, I can't listen to you anymore… (19:35) LeeAnn – I love your bumper music (27:03) Michael - My Church has a ministry for kids to go to during mass (36:19) Carol - Where can I find out more about wearing a veil at mass? (42:48) George - You talk too much about Mormons. What about militant atheists and Mormons? (46:43)