The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick Madrid explains that the Church’s teaching on sexual morality has been consistent for 2,000 years and will never change. From the words of Jesus to the writings of St. Paul and the unbroken witness of the Church Fathers, the truth about chastity, purity of heart, and God’s plan for human love remains constant. The temptations of lust, pride, and rebellion existed 1,000 years ago just as they do today. Yet the Church stands firm, built on the rock of Christ’s promise that the “gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Patrick urges you to stay close to the sacraments, pray the Rosary, and trust Jesus’ promise that you are safe in His Church. As he put it, “If you stick with Jesus, you stay in the truth, you persist... everything is going to be okay. Jesus said so, and I believe it.” His message is clear: truth does not bend to culture, and the Catholic Church will never change her teaching on homosexuality – because it is the teaching of Christ Himself.

Special Guest Host Cale Clarke opens this episode reflecting on the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, sharing moments from the Arizona memorial and Erica Kirk’s powerful words about faith, surrender, and life’s unexpected turns. He addresses listener questions, offering honest thoughts on God’s will, Catholic funeral rites, and how grace appears in loss, while connecting these moments to everyday holiness and the urgency of bringing others closer to Christ. The hour pulses with sincere stories, raw answers, and an undercurrent of hope fueled by Catholic teaching and lived experience.   Audio: Charlie Kirk Memorial (09:10) Joe - Will they have a Catholic funeral mass for Charlie Kirk, if his wife is Catholic? (20:45) James - I don't need Charlie Kirk. I need the one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church. (32:14) Jodi - Erika Kirk was very graceful and faith filled. (41:38)

Special Guest Host Cale Clarke highlights the heartfelt eulogy Erica Kirk gave for her husband Charlie, reflecting on faith as daily habit and the weight of spiritual leadership in family life. Unexpected listener questions about praying for non-Catholics and the deeper meaning of service spark honest, personal answers, while stories from Cale’s own past slip in, sometimes funny, sometimes bittersweet. Something honest rises up between memories, scripture, and listeners calling from every stage of belief.   Audio: Charlie Kirk Memorial (continued) (01:35) Audrey - What is the Catholic Church's teaching regarding praying for a deceased person who was not Catholic? (09:36) Rick - My mom refused to get rid of her rotary phone. I never got set up on a wrong date because of this. She always got to the phone first! (42:13) Jim - Charlie meant a lot to me. Erika was wearing a cross. Why don't evangelicals have corpus on the Christ? (46:37)

Special Guest Host Cale Clarke leads listeners through reflections on Charlie Kirk’s memorial, Erica Kirk’s message about faith and marriage, and the raw grace of forgiveness in suffering. He connects real-life marriage advice, calls from listeners, and Catholic teaching in a way that welcomes both struggle and hope.   Why do some crosses not have corpus on them? (04:03) Liz - Erika Kirk reminds me of Carrie Gress and her book about toxic femininity. Also, I am glad she mentioned that point about the nagging wife and the wife has to be a place for the husband to land (11:59) Pam - Is it ok to read the Bible from random parts or do I just have to read from the beginning and onward? (22:04) Audio: Erika Kirk forgives the young man who murdered her husband (32:13) Audio: JD Vance - It’s better to face a gunman than to live a life not speaking the truth (36:58) Michael - I loved how Relevant Radio handled Charlie Kirk. (38:34) Audio - Dr. Ben Carson shares Jesus’ words (41:59) Addison - I was waiting to get into the Memorial yesterday. It was so beautiful to see people in the area praising God. (45:15)  

Patrick fields pressing questions from callers grappling with the Catholic response to the death penalty after a tragic assassination, giving advice on handling invitations to same-sex weddings with both compassion and truth, clarifying misconceptions about the eternity of hell, and explaining the scriptural foundation for asking saints and Mary to pray for us. The hour moves between raw emotion, practical direction, and deeply rooted doctrine. Conversations stretch from heated trials and Church history to personal crises of faith and conscience, with Patrick guiding each one.   Danny - As Catholics can we be pro-death penalty? (01:16) Pete - You can't have the death penalty is because it doesn't allow sinners to repent. We need to give them that chance. (18:59) Daniel - My wife's cousin is planning on getting married to another woman. What can I do to tell her not to do that? (20:38) Rick - Is hell temporary? (28:42) Seth - Why do Catholics pray to Mary and certain archangels? (39:21)

Patrick opens with encouragement for anxious listeners, especially a soon-to-be mother uncertain about her child’s future, drawing on simple wisdom from Saint Padre Pio: pray, hope, and don’t worry. He fields questions about Church teaching, the permanence of baptism, and faith’s place in public life, offering practical guidance, reflections on trust, and spiritual resources like the “Surrender Novena”. Throughout, Patrick reminds everyone that chaos in the Church or world cannot destroy Christ’s promise, personal holiness and trust in God remain the sure path through every storm.   Madeline (email) - How can I feel more peace surrounding all this and trust that God will protect our child’s life and future? (00:34) Jared - Is the Church's teaching on homosexuality definitive? I hear rumblings that this teaching could be changed. (04:16) Carl - Are you familiar with the book, 'The Hell There is' by Msgr. Charles Pope? (19:25) Michael - I was baptized Catholic but wasn't raised Catholic. Can you have your Baptism rescinded? (23:19) James - For all those people worrying, the Surrender Novena is a great prayer to relieve people from anxiety. (29:45) Rhonda - My granddaughter felt bad people had to say “under God” in the National Anthem/Pledge of Allegiance, because not everyone believes in God.  (32:36) Carla (email) - I have a follow up question to the call from the husband about his wife and her cousin’s same sex wedding. If the cousin is currently in OCIA, should the wife continue to be the sponsor? Should she inform the church that the cousin is not fit to continue the OCIA program? (39:41) John - What is the wilderness mentioned in Revelation 12:6-14? (43:24)

Patrick fields candid questions about family regrets, praying for notorious ancestors, and struggles with fallen-away children, offering gentle encouragement and honest perspective. Surprises abound, from a listener who discovers direct lineage to Pope Alexander VI, to nuanced reflections on handling cremated remains and the sheer unpredictability of souls in heaven. No script, just sincere exchanges about faith, raw admissions, and reminders: God’s mercy often shows up in unexpected ways.   Joe - What is the difference between atheists from 50 years ago vs atheists today? (03:34) Jim - How can I encourage my adult kids back into the faith? (13:10) Helen - What did you mean when the church has lightened the rules on cremains? (23:34) Anna - Our parish has their own LGBTQ support group, and I am not sure if it aligns with church teaching.  (31:05) Joe - I heard that Protestants pray directly to Jesus and that they don't believe in Mary. How can I argue against their viewpoints? (39:12) Rubin – I have a growing in interest of Judaism (49:54)

Patrick opens this episode by sharing a strong endorsement of FOCUS and highlights stories from listeners with personal connections to the organization, adding depth through real-life experiences. Questions about Catholic teaching, miracles, and the challenges of living out faith spark candid exchanges, Patrick addresses complex topics like attending same-sex weddings, handling miscarriage, and supporting those with same-sex attraction, always rooting his answers in scripture and Church tradition while encouraging thoughtful dialogue. Unexpected turns come when calls about persistent prayer, lost faith, and active charity fill the conversation with urgency and hope.   Lorraine (email) - Do you have an opinion on the organization called FOCUS? (00:43) Patrick shares a Pastoral Letter to the Faithful from Bishop Schlert from the Diocese of Allentown (03:19) Noreen - I am a mom of two FOCUS Missionaries. The dating fast is for one year. I hope people can sponsor them. (08:08) J.A. - What do you think of the Black Nazarene statue in the Philippines? (10:23) Monica - Pastor said that nowhere in the Bible does it say you can't go to a gay wedding. How should I respond? (13:43) David - You were discussing someone who is dying a few days ago. I would tell people not to worry about their loved ones. Even at the last moment someone can repent. (22:49) Email – We miscarried in the first trimester, and we want to honor our baby. There’s no body, so how do we provide a proper burial for our baby? (25:16) Back to caller David – It’s never too late to come to Jesus (32:35) Dennis - On the last caller who references gay marriage, in 1 Corinthians 7 it does talk about gay marriage. It talks about the purpose of marriage being to prevent sexual immorality. If two people love one another, that should be respected. (36:52) Deacon Shawn - We have sponsored FOCUS students for the last two years. FOCUS is great at accompaniment. (46:20) Heidi - Courage is a great ministry to support people with same sex attraction so that they don't have to go it alone. (48:48)

Patrick addresses Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension for callous remarks, candidly discusses the ethics of de-platforming, and shares Frank Turek's wrenching eyewitness account from the scene of Charlie Kirk’s death while listeners chime in with raw stories of grief, faith, and the grind of reconnecting with church after trauma. Conversations move fast, swinging from somber to candid, confronting division, online fury, and the search for hope, all while Patrick keeps the focus on faith and discernment.   Arlo (email) - My daughter told me the other day about these dark web sites relating to subcultures that are influencing and manipulating people. (00:49) Jimmy Kimmel fired (05:13) “Jimmy Kimmel Live” will be replaced Friday by a Charlie Kirk tribute special on Sinclair's ABC affiliate stations Audio: Jimmy Kimmel says unvaccinated people should be discriminated against by hospitals. Audio: Kimmel on Tucker Carlson getting fired Audio: You think it’s wrong that you should lose your job because of what you said, but what you said was CK should lose his life for what he said Audio: AOC gloating over Tucker Carlson being fired – “Deplatforming works” Audio: Frank Turek on what happened to CK – Charlie was like a son to me (19:10) Vincent - Have you heard of the book, Vatican Secret Archives, and what do you think about it? (27:56) Lisa - You were talking about miscarriages. I found that naming the baby really helps heal. That way you don't forget. (30:56) Betty Jane (email) - I've been a listener for about a year, but things have changed, and I think it's time for a name change. The show should be called Patrick Madrid MAGA radio. His shows are now far more politics than Jesus. (32:49) Charles - I think Charlie Kirk would have had a great impact if he had become Catholic. (35:24) Jennifer - Can I receive the Eucharist after not going to Church? (40:36) Mark - Patrick, you give me clarity and that is what we need. As Catholics, I feel we are remorseful. Have you heard on how any of the bishops have responded? (48:23)

Patrick fields passionate questions about salvation, Catholic sacraments, and who truly gets to heaven, drawing sharp lines between Church teaching and personal speculation while opening room for God’s mercy. In rapid, candid exchanges, he explains Mass gestures, why some rituals belong to the priest alone, the reasoning behind Catholic burial obligations, and even settles whether a diamond chalice would pass liturgical muster. News events weave through, as Patrick doesn’t shy from blunt takes on political violence, respecting human dignity, and what faith looks like in real life.   Ray - Did the thief on the cross go to Purgatory first? (00:40) George - I noticed that people pray using Orans Posture. Why is the proper posture not enforced? (11:49) Patrick shares a statement from the Diocese of Little Rock “On Human Dignity, Political Violence, and Rediscovering Our Common Human Bonds” by Bishop Anthony Taylor (19:26) Patricia - Is it okay to do the sign of peace? (24:46) Jessie - Can you make a chalice out of diamonds? (30:47) Lisa – A priest told us to raise our hands when we prayed (36:46) Dennis - I appreciate you focusing on Charlie Kirk Fred - How to dispose of remains in an urn when the family wants to spread them around? (41:10) John – What does Matthew 18:18 mean for future pope and church leaders? (44:45) Chris – Is it appropriate for there to be a light show outside of our cathedral? (47:37)