The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick addresses a tough topic many face: addiction, specifically porn addiction. He reads an email from a listener struggling with this issue and feeling profoundly alone. Patrick’s message is clear: you are not alone. God loves you, and Relevant Radio is here to support you. The path to healing involves seeking professional counseling and spiritual guidance. Together, with prayer and community, true transformation happens. Keep listening, stay hopeful, and know that help is always available.   Email – Porn addiction: It’s not as easy to quite as you’ve implied (01:00) Patrick offers some resources for those battling porn addiction (18:00) Email - I started looking at porn at 11 years old and I climbed out of that morass through spiritual warfare. Lia – We don’t allow our kids to have phones. I have to deal with “mom shame” from other parents. (29:11) Mary Ellen - I support the caller not providing a phone for her teenager. I regret giving my youngest a phone. It hasn't been good for him, and it robs kids of the present moment. (38:36)

Patrick speaks with Kiva, a 17-year-old who has never had a phone. Her Catholic family prioritizes real-life interactions and values. From attending Latin Mass to ballroom dancing, their choices bring genuine joy and connection instead of digital distractions. Kiva’s experience highlights the benefits of living intentionally and may inspire parents to rethink giving smartphones to their children.   Al (email) - I quit porn cold turkey and did it at first by myself. I don't know if I could have kept it up by myself. Something has to fill the void. I chose Relevant Radio and have been growing every day. It's been 5 years. (00:31) Richard (email) - When I pray the rosary, do I have the pray the five mysteries within each day every time I pray the rosary? Or can I just pray one within each (joyful, sorrowful, glorious, luminous) every day? (01:55) Kiva (17-years-old) - I have never had a phone. (07:07) Nick – We have a 14-year-old and 16-year-old. My son is finding it hard to get his friends off their phones to play football. (17:21) John - When I was tempted by pornography, I would pray. Eventually the desires went away. (24:09) Maria - I have a grandson who is 11 and I gave him a cell phone but ended up taking it away. He now uses a smart watch to communicate and to keep track of him. It’s a great way to avoid phone use. (26:25) Katie - I have 6 kids, and we have a shared phone for the entire family. We try to minimize our phone usage but I still feel it is useful. We don’t want to depend on the phone for everything. (29:52) Rachel - My mom tried to do everything right, but we were still exposed to some bad things. (35:28) Steve - I gave my kid a smart phone at 11. The parental controls do have pitfalls. (41:36) Monica - Our younger son didn’t have a phone. Colleges asked him for his social media accounts, but he didn’t have a social media footprint. (44:53) Heidi – I’m reading The Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales. Can you speak a little about evil friendships? My husband thinks we can keep these friendships to bring them to Christ but I am concerned about their bad influence. (46:18)

Patrick discusses maintaining true friendships and avoiding harmful ones. Referencing St. Francis de Sales' "Introduction to the Devout Life," Patrick talks about the importance of choosing friends who align with your values to protect your moral integrity. Learn why keeping a safe distance from negative influences is crucial for your spiritual well-being.   Patrick continues his conversation with Heidi from the end of the last hour about how to handle unhealthy friendships (00:46) Anne - If you put a white glove in mud, the mud doesn't get glovier. It is important to choose good friends. I wish I had isolated my kids more. (14:46) Courtney (email) – What is your advice to living with parents or siblings who are a corrupting influence, given that we also have responsibilities towards our family members? (18:40) Richard - People need to watch what gets into their brain. Once the brain absorbs the bad it is hard to get rid of it. (27:12) Robert - Is it real or demonic when family members appear in dreams? (28:58) Jason – I have friends seeking God, but they don’t believe in Christ's divinity. How can I help my friends understand? (36:36) Rick - I didn't let my kids have phones until high school. We saw a lot of problems with their friends who had smartphones. (40:11) Joshua – Is Catholic counseling okay if it’s over the phone? (44:14) Andrea - Can you speak about Pope Francis and Baby Jesus wearing a keffiyeh (scarf). It is Palestinian. What do you think? (46:33)

Patrick answers questions about the validity of mass from home, fasting before Communion, Church's teaching on True Presence and importance of feast days in the Church.   Patrick answers email questions about valid mass from home, why we believe Mary was immaculately conceived and why some bishops are not valid in certain rites of the Church.   Julie - What is the reason behind fasting an hour before Holy Communion? Can I have coffee and donuts after mass?   Patrick takes a deep dive in explaining the importance of belief in the True Presence and why the Church says the Eucharist is truly Jesus.   Michael - How does the Church decide to move feast days on the calendar?

Patrick answers an email about receiving communion in mortal sin and responds to Stacy's question about attending the baby shower of an unmarried parents. This led to a discussion on diaper brands, cloth diapering and pro-life organizations that support life. Patrick shares the testimony of actor Rainn Wilson on believing in God, talks about the difference between Protestants and Catholics and Orthodox Rites of the faith.   Patrick answers an email about receiving Eucharist in mortal sin.   Stacy – I have been invited to a baby shower for a non-married couple. Is it ok for me to attend and give a gift?   Rick – You should go to the baby shower and love that couple to show the love of Jesus so they don’t turn away from God. How can we be witnesses if we don’t go things like this?   Christine- Did the apostles go to confession before receiving Communion at the Last Supper?   Patrick shares Rainn Wilson testimony that atheism doesn’t make sense.   Matthew - What is the difference between Protestants and Catholics?   Patrick and Sarah talk cloth and disposable diapers and pro-life companies   Cecilia- Is the Roman Catholic Church (the Latin Church) the first Church? How do we know that the Eastern Orthodox wasn’t first and the Latin Rite just branched?  

Patrick discusses vestment protocol at Notre Dame in France, the Orthodox Church, transfer of Holy Days of Obligation, the fact that every hundred years the Earth gets new people, HAL 9000 spoof and more.   Bobby - Opening mass at Notre Dame Cathedral. Where did they get those multicolored vestments from?   Omar - The Orthodox Church is not really a Church as a whole. Really a bunch of Churches that are not in Communion with each other.   Greg – Is today a holy day of obligation since the feast was transferred from Sunday?   Chris – How do we talks with Protestants about Eucharist, Confession and Authority? It seems like there are heresies, the Church hasn't dealt with in the past.   Patrick played audio from a man talking about how we have to try and get along and a spoof off 2001 Space Odyssey   Pete – I want to debate on whether humanity deserves what we get in this life when it comes to technology.   Dave – Hal the computer. The letters H, A, and L, precede IBM. Coincidence?

Patrick discusses a fascinating and often misunderstood topic: genealogical research through the lens of Catholic beliefs. He is asked whether it's appropriate for Catholics to use FamilySearch.org, a genealogy website operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS), commonly known as the Mormon Church. Patrick explains the theological implications of Mormon practices related to family history, including "eternal progression" and proxy baptisms, and provides a detailed explanation of the LDS Church’s approach to genealogies. He also outlines the moral considerations Catholics should take into account when deciding whether to use such resources.   Jim (email) – Is it okay to search your family history that is operated by LDS? (01:35) Patrick explains why Mormons are so keen on genealogy (10:08) Cyrus - How do you know so much about Mormon history? Do they wear special underwear? Do they store supplies in case of a cataclysmic event? (19:06) Joe - Is the Holy Spirit referenced in the Old Testament? (44:26)

Patrick clarifies the meaning of "stand" in the Memorare, explaining there's no required posture when praying it. Plus, he addresses misconceptions about Catholic traditions, noting that gestures like genuflecting on both knees or bowing to the priest are beautiful but not mandatory practices.   Christie - While praying the Memorare, do we have to stand when it says, 'before you we stand'? (00:36) Laura - Did Mary have dreams of having children and did she give up those dreams? Did Jesus have brothers and sisters? (05:06) FBI warns that texting between the devices is a cybersecurity disaster waiting to happen. (23:04) Christine - If Jesus had other brothers, wouldn't he have put Mary in the hands of His family, instead of St. John at the Cross? (29:35) Steve – I’m writing a fictional story and in my book I have clergy getting murdered. Is it a sin to write about that? (31:03) Carolyn - The other day you mentioned a fact about Communion in the hand and public confessions of sins. Where can I find information on this? (37:48) Jose - Why is Mary conceived without sin? (42:10) George – What do you see when you die? (46:18)

Patrick explores understanding meaningful prayer during Mass, examines the perpetual virginity of Our Lady, and addresses real-life challenges in marriage. From sacred traditions of the Church to personal struggles, Patrick covers it all. If you're seeking to deepen your faith or find clarity in complex church teachings, this episode is a must-listen.   Email - How do I understand meaningful prayers during Mass? (01:15) Anonymous (email) – My husband of 28 years confessed to me that he has a sex addiction (13:05) Francisco - People from the same tribe are considered brothers, so couldn’t the decibels be Jesus’ brothers? (22:00) Audio: Joe Biden authored the 1994 Crime Bill, which imprisoned millions of Americans for doing what his son was pardoned for (27:27) Audio: Hillary Clinton in 2008: ‘If They’ve Committed a Crime Deport Them’ (31:39) Audio: Nancy Pelosi, 2005 the importance of strong borders – Borders define a nation (33:06) Laura (email) – Are there concerns when a priest becomes too involved in a parishioner’s life? (38:37) Rick - Can you point out the term 'comprehensive' used by politicians means 'we are not going to do anything'. (42:29)

If God is all-perfect and all-good, how could He create the devil, who sinned? Patrick explains that God, while perfect, creates beings with free will. This freedom means humans and angels can choose their paths, even if it leads to sin. Patrick also clarifies the difference between moral and natural evils, pointing out that sin's root lies in our free will decisions. It was a compelling conversation about faith, free will, and our role in moral choices.   United Health Care CEO Brian Thompson shot and killed in NYC. Police say it was a targeted attack. (00:37) Jay - Since God can't commit sin, how can he create something that can commit sin? (08:20) Robert - Have you read anything by Father Romano Guardini? (20:57) Madeleine - In the past, before we knew about the chromosome testing, if there was a woman with male parts would the church be able to ordain her and would that be a valid ordination? (27:29) Bonnie – Have you seen Martin Scorsese's film documentary called “The Four Saints”? How does one become a saint? (34:26) Patricia - Why is the Church silent in not acknowledging Medjugorje? (45:57)