The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick answers questions about the meaning of Jesus’s sacrifice, engaging Catholic and Reformed perspectives, and draws from St. Thomas Aquinas to consider alternatives and God’s sovereignty. He moves to the Rosary’s origins, connecting its biblical roots to powerful personal prayer, and then shifts to everyday struggles: guiding a son through spiritual tension in a split family...

Patrick unpacks the latest diocesan policies on Catholic funerals (eulogies and Church guidance around cremation) while fielding listener questions that wander from Aztec dancers at Mass to deep mysteries of the Trinity and what it means to be a child of God. He shifts from theology to pressing cultural flashpoints, dissecting caller concerns about salvation, the boundaries of Sunday obligation fo...

Patrick pulls listeners into chaos unfolding in Ceuta, Spain, as thousands of military-age men pour across borders, overwhelming a tiny city and shaking Europe’s sense of order. Amid fiery debates on borders, immigration, and misinformation, plus sharp listener feedback, he questions the wisdom of silencing those without credentials while championing honest, sometimes uncomfortable, conversa...

Patrick draws listeners into a discussion where historical controversies, personal stories, and scripture mingle with hard questions about faith, cultural change, and the reality of mass immigration in Europe. He weighs the warning of disinformation in history, considers the resurgence of Catholic youth, and balances calls for Christian hope with the demand for clear-eyed justice and prudent leade...

Patrick opens with a compelling reflection on freedom, government power, and the meaning of self-government in America, weaving in a personal story from a Cuban immigrant and a quote from President Reagan. Throughout the conversation, Patrick takes on everything from questions about authentic Catholic voices in a world thick with AI and misinformation to concerns about Church leadership, historica...

Patrick threads together questions of Catholic identity, deep family ties, and unexpected moments from the news, moving from the evolution of the Baltimore Catechism to the nuance of Orthodox-Catholic liturgical participation and the tension of honoring parents amid religious shifts. In one breath, he sorts out canon law’s changes, in another, he walks with a teenager inching toward faith an...

Patrick examines how the public’s trust unraveled during the COVID-19 pandemic, threading together raw stories of hospital reporting, misclassified deaths, frustrated teachers, and families caught off guard by shifting mandates. Honest voices hint at personal scars, especially in students’ behavior and anxiety, as Patrick questions how justice, forgiveness, and accountability might coe...

Patrick opens up the lines to COVID stories and raw memories, letting listeners share what the pandemic really cost or changed for them, with grief, disagreement, resilience, moments of unexpected grace, doubt, and faith all tangled together. This hour puts the spotlight on the struggles with mandates, medical ethics, and trust, touching on everything from family loss and confused protocols to the...

Patrick opens with excitement over advancements in cancer treatment, describing how MRI-guided cryoablation freezes tumors with stunning precision and brings hope. He moves from medical discovery to lively conversations about the "Keep Going" album, weaving in questions about Church teaching on scripture, debates over Peter as the rock, the procession of the Holy Spirit, and differences between Ca...

Patrick plunges into the fallout from COVID-19, dissecting shifting narratives around public health, mixed messages from authorities, and the emotional toll on listeners facing mandates, coercion, and suspicion of pharmaceutical campaigns. He moves quickly to challenge misconceptions about the Catholic Church’s history with vernacular Bible translations, offers plain answers on moral issues...

Patrick explores everything from the Catholic Church’s current stance on communion and cremation to heated reflections on pandemic leadership and the struggle to forgive in the aftermath. Listeners react to recent congressional drama, share personal frustrations, and even bring levity with talk of music, tacos, and intergenerational taste wars. Questions linger about truth, loss, and what it...

Patrick celebrates the release of his free 14 track album, KEEP GOING, and details how you can get it. Keep Going – The Patrick Madrid Show Album Release Party! (00:36) Marty - Caller yesterday thought that a pastor would be charged $100 for not submitting a marriage certificate after a wedding. That is not the case, I am a lawyer. (06:50) Craig - How can I explain transubstantiation? (16:06...

Patrick continues his conversation with Al from the fist hour about what Catholic’s mean by salvation Stacy - Can you explain the gift of tears and what this means? (10:13) Connie - A former student of mine is involved with the Society of St. Pius V. Are they with the Church? (19:38) Joe - When I pray, I use a lot of prayer cards. Many mention the intention. I am constantly praying for the s...

Patrick takes listeners through the clash of faith and today’s cultural upheavals, threading stories of workplace pressure, gender debates, and the bewildering landscape parents face with children swept up in modern trends. Questions pour in—about happiness, about loyalty to church, about authenticity when surrounded by confusion—and Patrick responds with humor, candor, and stubb...

Patrick explores pressing listener questions about Catholic practices, why posture at Mass matters, and what true unity looks like when traditions shift unexpectedly. Scriptural references and personal stories fuel a wide-ranging exchange on receiving Communion with the right preparation, the impact of Church history on faith, and facing challenges from Jehovah’s Witnesses or Mormons at the...

Patrick opens the lines to questions on everything from the nuances of calling oneself Catholic versus Roman Catholic, to the thorny spaces of marriage, conversion, and sacramental life when couples move at different speeds. He moves between callers wrestling with Protestant arguments on faith and works, personal battles with divorce, haunting memories of abortion, and even speculation about the g...

Patrick explores the blessings and struggles Catholic families encounter, from moms torn between income and being with their kids to the Church’s teachings about burial, relics, and sacramental marriage. He answers questions on choosing faith-driven paths in a world of mixed messages, why certain Church practices matter, and how civil law interacts with belief. Through vivid stories and hear...

Patrick teases the upcoming Keep Going album, written with Cyrus and shaped by AI, as a playful, free gift families can enjoy together. He addresses listeners’ concerns about AI as both tool and potential trouble, draws parallels to past inventions like refrigerators, and fields raw, honest conversations about parenting, public schools, and the modern risks kids face—sometimes through...

Patrick welcomes questions that reach from Catholic faith and science, like connecting Adam and Eve to evolution, to family struggles over a loved one joining a zealous group, and the emotional weight of defending Church teachings with clarity and love. Listeners voice worries about things such as white wine in the chalice, hydration for a fading parent, and even dogs in the pews, while Patrick re...

Patrick invites listeners into unexpected territory as he tackles questions on Catholic prayer translations, parish life challenges, family suffering, and the place of laypeople in spiritual warfare. An unsettling story about artificial intelligence escaping its digital boundaries brings a technological twist to the conversation while listeners share heartfelt calls about faith, confusion, and fin...

Patrick opens with a flurry of questions about parish sacramental access, shifting straight into parents wrestling with how faith endures when children grow up and step into secular spaces. Unexpected moments surface: a father refusing a suitor, families weighing boundaries, and frustrated reflections on why young adults abandon the beliefs they were raised with, all while the wider culture seems...

Patrick explores the joys and challenges of reading, sharing stories of speed readers, struggles with concentration, and the search for books that uplift rather than distract. He weaves in listener questions on Catholic teaching, the presence of faith on college campuses, cultural superstitions, and lifelong identity in the Church, all while pausing to reflect on how technology shapes our habits....

Patrick brings listeners into unpredictable conversations surrounding faith, reverence, and Catholic identity, weaving stories of Eucharistic practices, Church scandals, and the tension between belief and public life. He fields raw questions about Eucharistic miracles, college faith crises, and Catholic politicians who support abortion, compelling callers to confront uncomfortable truths. With can...

Patrick opens with reflections on faith, everyday choices, and the modern Catholic experience, threading through topics like Pope Leo XIV’s message to the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and how American Catholics pray for unity at the nation’s 250th anniversary. He confronts thorny questions about SSPX excommunications, homeschooling, and the tough decisions parents face around school...

Patrick tackles raw questions about addiction recovery, Catholic marriage, and moral quandaries, weaving stories of persistence and faith with gritty honesty. He threads practical suggestions with personal stories, from grasping the Church's nuanced teachings on separation to the gut-level anxiety of donating blood when privacy is uncertain. Listeners encounter a stream of resources, spiritual enc...