Patrick brings a focus on preserving the Catholic faith amidst external influences. With heartfelt testimonials and passionate advice, Patrick explores the importance of protecting your children's faith, understanding the differences between Catholicism and Protestantism, and discerning authentic teachings within the church.   Joanna - I followed your advice and want to encourage the mother from the end of the last hour. (0:35) Patrick speaks to the fact that Catholics ARE Christians and many of the people who say they are not Catholic’s but are Christians are really Baptists. (3:40) Nick - I have a close relationship with someone who left Church. They are very welcoming, and we can learn from Baptists. (11:06) Joe - I used to be most anti-Catholic. (14:38) Catherine - My son is no longer Catholic because he started attending his friend's Church (22:51) Cindy - Is a priest who left the priesthood allowed to keep teaching? (31:51) Patricia –Young mothers are nursing in the middle of Mass (39:39) Rachel - Nondenominational church had a huge presence in my area. I’m so grateful that my dad didn’t let us go. (45:12) Ann - Many years ago a couple of our Catholic friends invited me to their meetings. (48:02)

Patrick talks about the importance of Catholic parents guiding their teens, especially warning against Protestant youth groups. Callers like Peggy and Kathleen share their journeys back to faith. Patrick also tackles issues like the rules of remarriage after annulment and dealing with difficult family dynamics.   G (email) – I can’t find all the articles you recommend on the Relevant Radio website. (00:38) Peggy - I left the Church but came back. There is hope that people will come back. (02:40) Bridget (email) - I am puzzled about your endorsement of someone asking his friend to come to a Catholic teen group. I realize that you are hoping that the friend might ultimately become Catholic, but how can your thinking work both ways? (05:41) Mary - I was drawn into a protestant service. It’s very flashy, but glad I didn’t join. (08:27) Stephanie - My daughter met friends from a nondenominational school, and this has turned out to be a mistake (11:11) Kathleen - My youngest son left the church because of a Calvinist group. My husband left the Church too. it is challenging for me. I wish I could have done more to stop it. (16:11) Adam - I see where you are coming from, but I think going to Protestant Bible camp was helpful for me. I am still Catholic. (20:16) Joe – I disagree with Patrick. Why I don't go to Catholic Church anymore is because of mandatory celibacy in clericalism (24:43) Jim - My marriage was annulled. The vast majority out there are divorced but not annulled. What are the rules of remarriage? (31:56) Sally (email) - I'm a devout Catholic, but I don't have a lot of support. I want to stay true to my faith but to foster peace with my family (38:25) Marge – I’m a cradle Catholic and wend to a Protestant youth group and I didn't turn away from being Catholic. (43:54) Elijah - I am disappointed in the Protestant bashing. Don’t we have same God? (47:06) Gabriel - What do you think about my proof against Sola Scriptura? (49:23)

Patrick addresses the controversial backlash Elon Musk faces over an alleged "Nazi salute," highlighting how social media manipulates perceptions. Patrick also talks about President Biden's unprecedented number of preemptive pardons, exploring the ethical dilemmas they raise. Curious about the interplay of politics, media, and public opinion? Don’t miss this episode!   Did Elon Musk do a Nazi salute? Of course not. (2:53) Audio: AOC – How dare Elon Musk! It’s on! (3:38) Audio: Jewish girl perfectly explains the leftist outrage over Elon Musk's hand gesture at Trump's inauguration event. (5:18)  Audio: Elon Musk “my heart goes out to you”. (10:00) Audio: Nearly 3 minutes of Democrats saying preemptive presidential pardons means you’re guilty. (14:00) Patrick reads and responds to an email where the writer claims that “God is not happy with you” (19:03) Email - My daughter is 11 and mentioned that she tries to talk about God with her friends but they tell her to not talk about God and her religious experiences. What advice would you give her about talking about her faith with her friends? (25:20) Rocco - I want to see all of those places you are talking about in Rome. We’re going for the Jubilee year. (40:41) Mike – I don’t like seeing our Pope criticizing President Trump. (43:33)

David - President Trump is a secular authority. Pope Francis is leader of the Church and to criticize him would be short sighted and we need as Catholics to have our priorities straight. (1:27) Frank - The culture wars in America are based on Catholic Christian values. (19:16) Joe - At the wedding at Cana, Jesus addresses Mary as 'Woman'. Would the servants have understood this as 'Eve'? (21:35) Amy - My daughter is thinking of working for Focus and that would take her away for 2 years for service work. How can I help her? (25:45) Paul - Pope Francis said we are unstable. Is this something a pope should say? (39:01) Christine – There were times I really wanted to do something, but the door was shut. God showed me the blessings from this. (46:31)

Audio: DNA uses an alphabet to spell who you are (1:32) Nick – Even when I was an atheist, I couldn’t get past the idea that I’m a biological fluke (8:45) Patrick reads and responds to an email thanking him for suggesting The Walton’s (19:23) Allison - In-laws are not Catholic, but my mother-in-law wants a Catholic funeral? (25:43) Blake - My mother-in-law is Evangelical. How do I explain to my kids why their grandma doesn't go to Mass with us? (31:40) Nate - What happens to people who don’t have chance to hear about the Gospel? Can they go to heaven? (37:38) Bruce - Have you heard of 'Your Perfect Right'? (48:27)

Patrick discusses the dangers of a boyfriend and girlfriend living together and that parents need to keep strong to try to persuade their children from doing that.  Two people share their stories of living together before marriage and the unfortunate consequences that resulted from that.  Michael emails Patrick about the “O My Jesus” prayer in response to praying for people like Cecile Richards of Planned Parenthood (0:44) Jo asks advice from Patrick on what to do if her daughter is considering living together with her boyfriend. (3:41) Araceli shares her story about living together with her boyfriend and never getting married (20:26) Maria got married in Church after 4 years of living together, but marriage ended after 30 years (35:37) Jessica shared her story of living together not in marriage but is now living a life of faith (49:18)

Patrick helps a caller who wants to understand the Trinity.  Patrick talks with a caller shares his story of redemption after he caused a marriage to fail but is now living as a devout Catholic. And he counsels a listener who is going through a bad time in her life and that there are people who would be able to help her.  Robert -Can you help me understand the trinity better? What does it mean that there are three persons in the trinity? (0:37) Andrew -shares his story of conversion as he was that manipulative and bad husband but changed his life and is living his life as a devout Catholic (16:42) Bryce-How might I separate my household from one side of my family who has not been good for my family (28:00) Marion-I have gone through a really hard year and I am very sad what should I do? (38:12) Anne-I heard that the Jews need to convert before the end of the world. is that true? (43:38) Resources: The Trinity:  https://www.cuapress.org/9780813234830/the-trinity/ The Incarnate Lord: https://www.cuapress.org/9780813230092/the-incarnate-lord/ Theology and Sanity:  https://ignatius.com/theology-and-sanity-thasp/ Legacy by Steve Woods: https://www.amazon.com/Legacy-Fathers-Handbook-Raising-Children/dp/0972757139 Good Pictures Bad Pictures: https://holyheroes.com/products/good-pictures-bad-pictures?srsltid=AfmBOoo63FTJYBFvW1Du36K4NiJ1IhRpmhwWH2YUlCJ-J49IMVAtDST2 Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr:  https://holyheroes.com/products/good-pictures-bad-pictures-jr?srsltid=AfmBOorj43WgzEitTIku56f-iWVKQNuVnhIbqJPWHiiq8FQz0bN7er90

Patrick answers questions about confession where a priest talks about a specific confession during a homily and also about the importance of mass compared to protestants.  Steve-What are the limits of disclosing confession? A priest during the homily said that a woman in confession the other day told him something. That seemed pretty explicit. (0:37) Stuart-When did the protestants stop saying the mass? (11:28) Emailer has developed feelings of attachment to her priest and is wondering how to explain change of parish to her friends?  (21:37) Gee-I am tried to raise my son Catholic. He told me he was moving to live with a woman but she looks like a trans person. What should I do? (33:16) Charlotte-Read a book, The Gift of Love by Joel S. Goldsmith. Just wondering if you've heard of this book or have any information on it? It’s a non-Catholic book (35:10) Connie-My son came over the other day and said the new Pope has approved gay priests. I looked it up and I don't understand what all this means. Can you explain? (37:19) Marie-Translation of the Our father. In the section where it says give us this day our daily bread, that word in Greek means super substantial, not daily. Why not use a different term? (45:08) Resources:  Characters of the Reformation: https://ignatius.com/characters-of-the-reformation-chrep/

Patrick shares what to do in a situation that conflicts with morals especially in regards to the gender situation and to hold firm in your beliefs.  He also discusses the importance of Catholics dating Catholics as opposed to a mixed relationship.  And callers share situations in Church were people are acting up during mass and adoration and Patrick gives advice on what to do.  Brooke emails Patrick about complying with gender affirming care for graduation and if it’s moral (1:10) Michael emails Patrick about his daughter getting married to a Protestant and doesn’t plan to pay for the wedding because she’s not getting married in the Church (10:32) Al asks Patrick about ashes around someone’s neck (20:51) Al asks Patrick about swearing in Church (24:53) Len emails Patrick about an adult acting up at mass as someone was too loud (28:46) Teresa on what to do with kids running around adoration chapel (36:47) Pete asks if sports have been corrupted because of casinos and gambling (44:22)

Patrick counsels a listener about gift giving and what to do when it comes with a condition.  He also gives advice about Natural Family Planning and when it’s okay and not okay to use it.  He gives his thoughts on dinosaurs as well.  Patrick talks about the dangerous fertility rates around the world (9:04) Megan-Do I have a right to give gifts to my adult children that comes with a condition? I gifted them with some money and asked them to give some of it to a life affirming pregnancy center. They didn't like it. (9:13) Nicolas  emails Patrick what does he think about a priest says “sisters and brothers” in the liturgy (9:28) Emailer asks Patrick when is it licit to practice NFP (9:31) Todd My son was very involved in his Catholic Faith but then married an evangelical and he left the Church. They now don't want to baptize their child. What should we do?  (9:38) Sam Why were dinosaurs not mentioned in the Bible and why did God create them? (9:48) Resources mentioned:  https://fortune.com/2025/01/19/top-economies-population-collapse-fertility-rates-china-us-debt-gdp-growth/ The Divine Comedy by Dante:  https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/545486/the-divine-comedy-by-dante-alighieri/ Hope Reborn (Drug Rehab Center): https://www.hopereborn.org/ Surprised by Truth: https://tanbooks.com/products/books/surprised-by-truth-11-converts-give-the-biblical-and-historical-reasons-for-becoming-catholic/?gc_id=17487855346&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAhbi8BhDIARIsAJLOlufeooj9Uq_HYfepdvpZTYeSBdKcIMMcQp_WnAZHHBbirrm04G7oQycaAhzTEALw_wcB