The Patrick Madrid Show

Special Guest Host Cale Clarke explores how personality affects negotiation and communication, spotlighting Chris Voss’s strategies for managing assertive, analytical, and accommodating individuals. Listeners hear real stories of difficult neighbors and tense family meetings, plus practical tips—like breathing techniques—for staying calm in tough conversations. Insights into building stronger relationships, handling conflict, and understanding what makes people tick come together in a lively, unpredictable mix of advice and real-life reflection.   Lourdes - I have a horrible and mean neighbor and I wonder if I can put him into one of these personality types to better understand him. or is he just a bully? (21:38) Anne - Thank you for the show. This topic is God's timing. (28:31) Cale reads and responds to an email asking how to not get anxious (36:57) Mark - My Protestant friend looks down on the corpus on the Crucifix and I didn’t know how to respond to her. (44:11)

A potential convert from California wrote in with a super honest, thoughtful question that maybe you’ve wondered too:   "Why does it matter for our salvation if Mary was immaculately conceived, ever virgin, or assumed into heaven?"     Here's how Patrick lovingly and logically answered this question:   "If God Revealed It, It Matters"   The short and holy answer: Because God chose to reveal it.   That’s the whole game. If the Lord wanted to make something known, whether directly through Scripture or through Apostolic Tradition, then it’s part of the deposit of faith.    He compared it to the fact that we don’t know the color of Jesus’ eyes, because that detail doesn’t impact salvation. But Marian dogmas have been preserved and proclaimed because they do.     Not Just Bible... Tradition Too   Patrick emphasized that while you can see hints and threads of these Marian teachings in Scripture, the explicit clarity often comes from Apostolic Tradition... which Catholics are commanded to follow.   He backed it up with solid Bible credentials:   2 Thessalonians 2:15 ➤ Hold fast to traditions, whether oral or written.   Matthew 28 ➤ Teach everything Jesus commanded; not just the parts we like.   Luke 10:16 ➤ “He who hears you, hears me…”   Rejecting what the Church teaches about Mary is not just rejecting a doctrine; it’s brushing aside Christ's own voice through His Church.     Not a Choose-Your-Own Gospel   The Church isn’t a salad bar. Jesus didn’t say “teach most of what I commanded”; He said “all.” The Church, in faithfulness to Him, passes that on, including truths about His Blessed Mother.       This episode was a gentle but firm invitation into the beauty of trusting what God has revealed.   Mary's story is not a footnote to salvation history; it's a key thread in the tapestry of grace.    Keep listening. Keep asking. And let Our Lady Walk with you on the journey. 

Patrick discusses insights about faith, focusing on miraculous events in Acts chapter 8 and addressing questions on Catholic practices like choosing sponsors at Confirmation. He shares a compelling story of angels assisting St. Isidore and highlights the importance of standing firm in one's faith at work. Plus, Patrick emphasizes how Relevant Radio serves as a unifying resource for Catholics.   Isidore (email) - What does Luke mean when he says the spirit of the Lord snatched Philip away. Did Philip just disappear into thin air? (0:54) Zach (email) – Confirmation and sponsor question (9:24) Sheila (email) – Why did Adam and Eve sin? (13:26) Audio: Sen. Marco Rubio responds to a question about revoking Visas. (25:00) Mary - I have been asked to leave the Adoration Chapel because the space is needed for a meeting. (28:20) LtCol Dan (email) - If I have my niece be the Godmother, and my brother be a witness, it’s not ideal but I believe I’m still following the Church's guidelines on Godparents. If he comes back to the Catholic Church, does he then become the Godfather retroactively? As a witness, does he make the same verbal commitment that a Godparent makes? (37:08) Bob (email) - If Angels are pure spirit with no bodies, how are they doing hard manual labor on farms and plowing fields? (43:23) Jackie (email) - Coworkers mock my faith and I’m not sure how to handle it (45:00) Encore from 3/13/25

Patrick talks about the importance of baptism in the Catholic faith, addresses misconceptions surrounding church teachings, and explores the essence of trusting in divine providence when faced with life's toughest challenges.   Anna - Why is the Catholic Church so strict about having godparents and baptism? (3:24) Email - Can a Catholic marriage couple engage in erotic words, looks, gestures, and bodily contact without planning to have marital intercourse? (20:34) Wendy - How did Jesus survive for 40 Days without food and water? (24:46) Joseph – If a priest is unaware that he was not validly baptized, would his priestly functions be invalid? (29:27) Nicole – Our deacon approved that my husband could have a vasectomy. (34:43) Encore from 3/13/25

Callers share powerful personal transformations and how faith provides hope in difficult situations. From stories of overcoming crisis pregnancies and medical challenges to relationships marred by betrayal, callers share deeply moving experiences. Patrick emphasizes the importance of trusting God's plan, seeking forgiveness, and finding healing through faith.   Sue - I had cancer and got pregnant (00:58) Andy - I got married to a sex addict and feel betrayed by her and priests who tell her not to tell me about numerous indiscretions. (04:55) Cody - If a person had a vasectomy before marriage, can he get validly married or not, especially if the vasectomy is non-reversible? (09:24) Lucy – Why do older kids have to go through RCIA to be baptized? (13:53) Martha - Abstinence in marriage: before I was Catholic, I had hysterectomy. Should I confess this? (19:44) Mike - I had vasectomy after having 5 children. Do I need to confess every time I’m intimate with my wife? (26:38) Eduardo - I am having a vasectomy reversal. I hope it will come out ok. (33:40) Juanita - What is the book you recommended on the sacraments? Patrick recommends, “The Sacraments and Their Celebration”. What makes something valid? (35:13) Philomena – If a man and his wife are beyond the age of having children, is a vasectomy reversal required? (45:41) Rob - I got a vasectomy reversal. We had two kids which are such a blessing. (47:18) Encore from 3/13/25

Patrick tackles questions about whether online Mass truly counts for Sunday obligation, shares practical wisdom on the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit, and addresses the thorny realities of parenting with honesty and humor. Listeners phone in with raw, moving stories, sometimes joyful, sometimes heavy, about finding their way back to the Catholic faith, sparking moments of genuine reflection and connection. One moment, he’s offering blunt advice on Communion and sin; the next, celebrating big families, all while opening space for questions many are too shy to ask.   Melissa (email) – Does watching Mass online count the same as going to Mass in person? (00:41) Karen (email) - A girl called into the show yesterday saying you threw Drew under the bus. I then realized, no matter what you say, so many people can hear a different message. It seems very challenging. I’m not sure how you do it? (06:44) Rocco - I have comments about my Anglican Ordinariate parish. I think it’s beautiful but there are some differences. (07:46) Travis - I went from an open-minded religion to Catholic. (13:04) Gabriel - How do I obtain the gifts and fruits of the holy spirit when I struggle with anger? (19:52) Joseph - I want to share the importance of the Eucharist and Mary as it has manifested in my life. (32:26) Ronald (email) – I accidently took the Eucharist home. Will I be excommunicated? (37:26) Dylan - I've been going to a parish right over the state boarder. Should I be going to my home parish instead? (46:49)

Patrick answers questions about honoring parents after messy divorces, explains why bishops and cardinals wear certain colors, and clears up confusion between the titles of priest and pastor—all while fielding calls on everything from tattoos to Communion postures. He speaks directly, weaving together hard truths about faith, modern culture, and Church teaching, then quickly pivots to offer solid advice on end-of-life care and staying grounded during secular challenges.   Marie (email) - What does our faith teach about the obligations, if any, of a child of divorce to have any relationship with their parent, especially after a high conflict divorce which has gotten very “sticky”? (00:42) Justin - What is the meaning behind the garb and coloring of priestly robes? (05:14) Stan - I heard you say if you are not ready for Communion don’t go up and cross your arms, just sit down. I thought you should remain standing. (14:20) Carlos – I’m travelling on vacation. The Archdiocese I’m visiting has a different Holy Day of Obligation from my home diocese. Whose rule do I adhere to? (21:10) Jake - As person of faith, I see Catholics and Christians hated upon. How do we deal with the persecution we see in our culture?  (22:51) Joe - Can you share the difference between critical thinking and being critical? Chris - The solution to our debt could be to have more kids because it increases the national revenue base and taxes. (33:38) Greg – I’m filling out my will have a question about DNR (38:11) Maureen - I have noticed that face painting and tattoos have increased in the last 30 years. Is there a relationship between kids having their face painted and getting tattoos later in life? (42:19) Mike - If you weren't a cradle Catholic, would you have found the Catholic Church? (48:38)

Patrick opens the phone lines for unfiltered calls about tattoos, regret, faith, and the emotional knots people tie—and try to untangle—over the years. He listens as callers lay bare stories of choosing partners outside their faith, family scandal, and choices that echo across decades, offering practical advice and rooting the discussion in real-life struggles.   Anthony - I have lived with tattoos for 20 years. I regret every single tattoo I have. (00:45) Cecilia - I am engaged to a non-Catholic. He is challenging the Eucharist and says it is just a symbol. (11:09) Chiara - You gave me similar advice as you did Cecilia, and I have a completely different outlook now. My life is way better thanks to you. (22:26) Stephanie - I was also engaged to non-Catholic who later converted. His family was supportive. I feel her marriage is at greater risk than mine was. (27:41) Cyrus shares a couple of emails in regards to Cecilia’s call Kristy - I just wanted to encourage Cecilia. Those signs are there for a reason. I broke my engagement off with young man and it hurt but I couldn’t leave my faith even for someone I cared about. Elisha - When I was dating someone non-Catholic I could feel God wanted something else for me. I broke up with that man and met my current husband 3 weeks later. (38:08) Elsa - I too had a similar experience. I’m glad that I did what I did. I wouldn’t be a religious education director today. (41:19) Matt – You mentioned that American Indians knew about the early stories from Genesis. Can you comment on this more? (44:19) Barry - My wife and I got married outside of the Church. Can I receive the Eucharist if we are not having sexual relations? (48:39)

The Caller’s Question:   Tyler from Santa Barbara phoned into The Patrick Madrid Show with a simple but important question: “Why didn’t Vice President JD Vance kiss Pope Leo’s ring?”     Patrick’s Take: Not a Sin, Just a Skip   Patrick handled it with his usual blend of insight, clarity, and wisdom. Here’s the gist:   There are diplomatic protocols at play when you're dealing with heads of state. JD Vance, while not a head of state himself, is pretty high up there, so formalities might have been planned in advance.   Kissing the pope’s ring isn’t required. It’s a beautiful tradition, yes, but not a divine commandment. It came about in the Middle Ages. So, Vance skipping it is not a sin. Not disrespectful. Just… not traditional.     Giving Grace   Patrick gently reminded us:   JD Vance is a new convert to Catholicism. He didn’t grow up in Catholic culture, so ring-kissing might be unfamiliar or even feel a bit odd to him.   He’s from a very humble, rural background, and some of his choices may still reflect that down-to-earth, “no-frills” sensibility.      The American Factor   Patrick also pointed out a larger cultural angle:   The U.S. has a strong anti-aristocracy streak, going way back. That “no kings, no crowns” mindset could subtly influence even how Catholic leaders act, especially on the world stage.   There's still anti-Catholic sentiment in parts of the U.S., and Vance may have wanted to avoid fueling any fire or being seen as overly deferential to a “foreign prince.”  

Patrick fields questions about Marian teachings, breaks down what the Church means by the sixth commandment, and addresses concerns from listeners wondering how doctrine shapes daily Catholic life. Confession, purity, smartphones, the avalanche of national debt—he juggles it all, sometimes pausing to encourage, other times dropping startling perspectives or a wry observation.   Why does it matter to our salvation if Mary was immaculately conceived, ever-virgin, or assumed into heaven? (03:13) Megan - What is included under the commandment of 'do not commit adultery'? (09:57) AUDIO: Jerome Powell, the Chair of the Federal Reserve. The US national debt is now rising by $1 Trillion every 180 days - A million seconds ago was May 23rd A billion seconds ago was 1993 A trillion seconds ago was 30,000 B.C. (22:15) Audio: George Carlin on the fake climate crisis (26:18) Kyle (email) - Please consider being our first Dumb Phone Convert. (28:15) Laura (email) - When we say the glory be prayer, are we supposed to make a physical Sign of the Cross? (32:39) Tim (email) – I use an app called "Brick" that essentially makes my phone as "smart" or "dumb" as I need it to be. (38:16) Steve - We have reached a place in society where having a dumb phone is unrealistic (40:08) Seena - We have free speech, but we allow some people to be anti-Semitic but not racist. Where is the line? (44:57)