The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick answers personal concerns, dispels spiritual anxiety, gives guidance on balancing faith with fitness, and highlights the quiet heroism of family life, all while weaving in humor and reflections on the importance of Catholic radio support.   James - There are two verses that are prophetic in Deuteronomy and Ezekial. Could they apply to the United States? Also, how do I pray a 54 Rosary Novena? (00:55) Dan – You shared a letter from a woman who gave up her job to raise kids and sometimes felt resentment. If we got rid of neuroscientists, life would go on, but if we got rid of mother’s life would not go on. (14:25) Audio: Deprogrammed ex-climate change activist https://x.com/wideawake_media/status/1986041101061374359?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (16:22) Jack - How can I workout without being vain about it? (27:22) Andrea - What effect does the Eucharist have on the human body? (34:56) Dru - Porn on my religious apps (NOT the Relevant Radio app) (43:49)

Patrick opens with the Vatican’s latest decision on Marian dogmas, explaining why titles like "Co-Redemptrix" remain off the table; he draws from Scripture, linking Mary’s cooperation in Christ’s work to tradition while stressing Christ’s singular role as mediator. The topic shifts to media controversy, zeroing in on the BBC’s manipulation of Trump’s January 6th audio, highlighting growing mistrust and the necessity of personal verification in a world awash with AI and selective editing.   Doctrinal Note on Marian titles: Mother of the faithful, not Co-redemptrix (02:58) Audio: Bev Turner slams the BBC for their ‘doctored’ Trump’s January 6 speech in 2021, which was part of a Panorama documentary. The BBC edited two clips to make it appear as though Donald Trump was encouraging the Capitol riot. https://x.com/gbnews/status/1985515135839191213?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (21:21) Audio: BBC caught red-handed in blatant manipulation of their audience – @Jacob_Rees_Mogg questions the BBC license fee as a Panorama clip edits Donald Trump's words ahead of the Capitol riots, seemingly to implicate him in the unrest. https://x.com/GBNEWS/status/1985448759598190789 (31:57) Todd - Do you agree that Fox News also has applause behind President Trump which is manipulative? This happens in American media too. (43:34)

Patrick spotlights mounting media manipulation and the challenge of separating truth from spin, especially as AI fact-checking tools collide with human bias. Caller perspectives spark lively exchanges on finding trustworthy news and balancing faith with real-world concerns, while Patrick’s reflections on current events and media mishaps keep the conversation fresh.   Email – Can we even trust AI to fact check? (03:31) Pete - What Todd said is not true. The mics are what was manipulated. (04:01) Patrick asks Grok if it’s true that Fox News manipulated audio by adding applause to a Trump speech to make the audience sound larger (05:55) Elly - You are learning more to the left. How can you worry about the applause? You mix politics and religion. (15:37) Steve - I worry that Grok will count as a religion one day. It may say religion contradicts science. (20:01) Rich - NBC, Google, and Yahoo say FOX is manipulative. It seems like one-directional bias. (29:24) Nick - We keep looking for the truth in news and media. I think this distracts us from Jesus, the truth, and the light. (32:52) Keaton (email) - I want to remind you of what President Nixon once said: “Never forget that the press is the enemy. The establishment is the enemy. The professors are the enemy. Professors are the enemy. Write that on a blackboard 100 times and never forget it.” (44:24)

Patrick takes listeners through questions about the Trinity, sacramental grace, and how mercy intersects with Church rules, answering calls from both curious children and seasoned adults. He blends gratitude for support with real conversations about topics like mortal sin, confession, and the unique place of laypeople in faith life, weaving listener stories into the hour’s rhythm. The pledge drive pulses beneath it all, calling for generosity and reminding everyone why these discussions matter.   Zoe (12-years-old) - I know that the Trinity is equal, but how come the Church calls God the Father and Jesus His son? In my family, the father has more authority than the son. (26:54) Tom – St. Theresa Doctor of the Church (15:03) Sawyer - Are we made in the image of God? What does this mean? I have heard we are a lifeless glove. Is this correct? (20:16) Ann (email) - I am not sure that when I married in the Catholic Church, if I might have had unconfessed mortal sin on my soul. Is my marriage invalid? (27:56) Gaby - I have just become an extraordinary minister of care. My friends are saying this should not be allowed. What does the Church say? (32:36) Mary (email) – What is mortal sin? (43:38)

Patrick welcomes listeners with a prayer and immediately fields questions that range from Eucharistic theology and family struggles to practical spiritual advice, responding to concerns about Communion, terminal illness, and complicated faith journeys. Calls spark conversations about Catholic practice, marriage, and the challenges of nurturing faith in skeptical environments, all while Patrick sprinkles in stories, personal anecdotes, and sincere encouragement.   John (email) - Why is it that the priest must consume both the Body and Precious Blood, and that Christ tells us to receive both, but the wine has become optional in most parishes? (01:05) John - My wife is dying and was upset by the book The Four Last Things. (14:30) Randy - Someone close to me is in the LGBTQ+ movement and says that nothing in the Bible contradicts same-sex marriage. How can I dialogue with her? (20:13) Rocco - How can I get my granddaughter baptized? (28:21) Alfredo - I am grateful that President Trump placed Nigeria in the category of 'Country of concern'. I have been calling my Congress people. I am glad that the President did something. (39:30) Audio: African speaks out about Christians being killed in Nigeria - https://x.com/realmaalouf/status/1978581084964053494?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (46:45)

Patrick brings Relevant Radio’s pledge drive to life by highlighting urgent global crises like the slaughter of Nigerian Christians and the pressures facing Western democracy. He fields calls ranging from spiritual questions about confession, concerns over yoga and alternative medicine, and the complexities of discerning God’s will. Between personal faith stories and appeals for support, Patrick’s hour is full of passionate calls to prayer, charity, and practical Catholic living.   Christian persecution/genocide in Nigeria (01:11) Audio: Nigerian Christians: "every house was set ablaze and all our grains were burnt down....this morning we buried 29 people" - https://x.com/trobinsonnewera/status/1982067385608573183?s=46 (02:51) Audio: Islam vs Democracy - @Ayaan talking to Ben Habib says: “You can vote your way into Islamism, but you’ll never vote your way out.” -  https://x.com/backbrexitben/status/1984726138468393470?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (07:31) Tony - Can I do Yoga to fix my back? I have heard that it is good for building up my core. Is it spiritually harmful? (13:46) Miranda - If we went to Hell, would the sins that we confessed in Confession be revealed to demons? (19:06) Alex - How do you truly discern God's will? (27:29) Audio: Trans medical participants whistleblower – Jamie Reed Master of Science from Washington University -https://x.com/headwarriortwm/status/1982004974814208298?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (31:00) Trina - I want to know about essential oils. Should we get rid of all of our essential oil products? (41:29)

Patrick opens with prayer and launches the fall pledge drive, sharing honest thoughts on shifting climate narratives, Bill Gates' changing stance, and Elon Musk's vision for open discourse. Callers' questions spark candid conversations about science, faith, historical claims about Israel, and real-life spiritual struggles like demonic oppression. Updates on donations weave through the hour as Patrick celebrates listener generosity, all while blending sharp insight, a bit of music trivia, and a generous spirit of encouragement.   Why do we pray the Memorare? (00:33) Audio: Bill Gates admits that pushing climate doomerism was a mistake – Lucy Biggers from The Free Press - 2:30 - https://x.com/TheFP/status/1983287508910633185 (03:16) Audio: Elon explains why he bought twitter – “The reason for acquiring Twitter is because it was causing destruction at a civilizational level. They were pushing an anti-civilizational mind virus to the world & it was causing a lot of damage”https://x.com/cb_doge/status/1984319520786534466?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (05:53) Will - Pharmaceutics derived from plants. Also, Maryland was supposed to be a free state for Catholics, but it became illegal to be Catholic’s in Charles Carrol’s time. (15:06) Rick - Is it acceptable to say “deliver us from the evil from the evil one” when saying the Our Father? (18:29) Audio: Loay Alshareef explains the best way to respond to those who say “my grandma is older than Israel” is to tell them about the Mesha Stele; archaeological evidence doesn’t lie, and their grandmas certainly aren’t older than that. - https://x.com/lalshareef/status/1985302584614125862?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (28:38) David - I am dealing with demonic oppression and obsession (31:49)

Great Story Great Saints: Patrick examines the life of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, painting his courage in vivid strokes, drawing connections from ancient martyrs to today’s challenges. Ancient heroes and modern struggles pulse together, bridging centuries in candid, living conversation.   St. Ignatius of Antioch (01:30) Sophia - You always talk about attending invalid weddings. How do I break the news to my parents that I will not be attending my brother's wedding? (10:56) Ron - How much notice do priests need before the wedding? How did the letters of St. Ignatius of Antioch survive? (24:37) St. Polycarp of Smyrna (37:47) Joe - Isn't it great to have all the saints as our friends (51:06) Elly - Do you know anything about St. Anne the Blessed Mother's mom. Could you comment on her? (51:46)

Great Story Great Saints: Patrick brings listeners into the lives and radical choices of saints like Cyprian of Carthage and John Chrysostom, painting vivid contrasts between heroic virtue and everyday faith. He explores what being a saint means, drawing a sharp line between the Church’s ancient teachings and today’s beliefs, while refusing to sugarcoat the cost of conviction and the challenges of Church history. Patrick urges everyone—believers and skeptics alike—to confront the evidence from the earliest Christians and question what keeps them outside the Catholic faith.   St. Cyprian of Carthage (06:48) St. John Chrysostom (35:14)

Great Story Great Saints: Patrick explores the lives of saints with vivid storytelling and answers questions about Old Testament figures, canonization mysteries, and whether it’s right to seek the prayers of Blesseds, letting sharp details and unexpected dialogue spark curiosity.   St. Irenaeus of Lyons (04:34) Robert - My 2 favorites are Fulton Sheen and Romano Guardini. Is there any movement for the canonization of these two individuals? (24:19) Is All Saints Day a Holy Day of Obligation? (28:19) Scott - I believe the Blessed Mother is very powerful and saved this man I was praying for. (29:39) St. Athanasius of Alexandria (36:29) Luke - Are the older prophets in the Bible considered Saints? (46:20) Monica - At my Church we do a Saint and Blessed party. Someone from our group thought it was incorrect to not ask Blessed to pray for them. Is that Correct? (52:32)