The Best of the Week

You desire to grow closer to your spouse and to find effective ways to improve your marriage. Check out this best-of clip from The Inner Life! You can listen to the entire episode here!                      Patrick Conley talks to Fr. Allen Hoffa about 3 ingredients to have a successful marriage. Intimacy: Intimacy is allowing vulnerability and letting your partner see into your depth. Intimacy is...

Does it matter that the Bible was written by imperfect human beings? How should you view scripture as a Catholic? Fr. Rich Simon takes a call from Jimmy who says that his co-workers say that they don't take the Catholic faith seriously because the Bible was written by men. How can you respond to this argument? Here are some key points from Fr. Simon's answer. Context is Essential : The Bible alone...

Are you praying for peace in the Middle East? You may wonder what has led to the Hamas attacks in Israel, and the people in the US who are supporting Hamas should deeply distress you. Roy Schoeman, a Catholic convert who was once Jewish, joins Morning Air to provide context behind the conflict.  You'll hear FOX NEWS audio of several Jewish students from UMass who voiced their concerns about their...

Have you ever felt like everything is going wrong in your life and you're hanging by a thread? You may be inspired by Juana's story; it's a reminder to hold on to hope in life's most difficult circumstances.  In this podcast episode of The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick reads an email from Juana who shares her experience of choosing life despite facing immense challenges. Juana, a mother of three, w...

Do you know much about Blessed Carlo Acutis? He was an inspiration and a reminder that you can be a saint in today's modern culture. Cale Clarke tells you about his life.  Blessed Carlo Acutis, the church's first millennial saint, died at the age of 15 and is on his way to canonization. Despite his young age, he left a remarkable legacy. Born in 1991 and raised in a non-practicing Catholic family,...

If you know someone who sees nothing wrong occult activity, you should send them this episode of The Patrick Madrid Show! It's important for them to know the truth.  Patrick discusses receiving an evil eye occult amulet along with a household item he purchased online. He posted about it on Twitter, expressing his discomfort with having such an item in his home due to its occult nature. Patrick rec...

When you are in the "state of grace," do you feel the peace and comfort that only God can bring? Maybe you don't feel anything! What does it mean to be in a state of grace?  In this clip of The Inner Life, Patrick Conley speaks with Fr. Michael Hurley about this. Fr. Hurley explains that being in a state of grace means having God's life within you, justifying and connecting you to God, and sanctif...

Imagine the suffering you would feel if one of your own relatives discredited you or didn't take you seriously. This is what Jesus experienced with one of his own family members! Did you know this? In this final episode of the Jesus 101 series of "The Faith Explained," Cale Clarke explores the fifth minimal fact surrounding Jesus' resurrection: the conversion of James, a skeptical relative of Jesu...

Have you met people who think that abortion is only wrong in the last trimester? Sadly, some don't realize that abortion is a grave injustice regardless of how old the baby is in the womb. There are others who aren't even aware that abortion is actually legal at 9 months. The level of apathy is heartbreaking, and it should compel us all to action. Because of an email she received, Timmerie debunks...

This time of year, you may notice a lot more witchcraft and darker themes in culture. It should concern you! If you know people who practice the occult, please share this episode with them.  In this podcast of Trending, Timmerie discusses the dangers of witchcraft, focusing on the story of Kat Von D, a well-known tattoo artist, musician, and TV personality. Kat Von D, previously associated with th...

Have you heard of Our Lady of Champion? This is the only Church-approved Marian apparition in the US! You will find so much peace when you visit this shrine.  Drew Mariani shares audio of a homily from Bishop David Ricken of Green Bay, who formally approved the apparitions in Champion, Wisconsin, in 2010. The apparitions involved the Virgin Mary appearing to Adele Brise, conveying urgent messages...

Are you discouraged about your children who are away from the faith? You may be heartbroken that you did everything you were supposed to do, and yet they still rejected the most important part of their lives. How can you as a parent remain hopeful? What should you do?  In this podcast of Father Simon Says, a distressed caller named Jamie seeks advice about her 19-year-old son who recently declared...

Recently, you were saddened by the news of Israel being attacked by Hamas. Relevant Radio urges you to join with our Church leaders and pray for peace. In this episode of The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick discusses the events, condemning the violence against Israel as barbaric and reprehensible. He shares a statement from the Pope urging prayers for peace and denouncing terrorism and war. Patrick r...

Are you comforted by the message of Divine Mercy? Has praying the Chaplet helped you to trust in Jesus? Drew Mariani celebrates the Feast Day of St. Faustina by reflecting on the Chaplet and the powerful image of Divine Mercy. In this podcast, listeners share their personal stories, such as a mother praying for her son's well-being and sobriety, a family finding solace in the Divine Mercy Chaplet...

Feeling overwhelmed by the news and woke culture? Sometimes, with all of the craziness going on in the world, you just need to laugh at it. The Babylon Bee can help. John Morales interviews Seth Dillon, CEO of the Babylon Bee, a popular satire site. They discuss the Bee's mission to ridicule bad ideas and draw attention to absurdities in the world, often from a conservative perspective. Seth talks...

Are you ready to debate an AI bot on gender ideology? Don't be nervous! Patrick Madrid is here to help you. In this podcast episode of The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick discusses his recent experience arguing with ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence bot. Patrick questions whether identifying as non-binary creates a new binary system, arguing that categorizing individuals as either non-binary or bin...

Do you have concerns about your children participating in Halloween activities? Does the "evil perversion" of Halloween scare you? If so, you're not alone. Patrick Madrid is here to reassure you with his perspective.  A listener named Kay is questioning whether she should allow her kids to go trick-or-treating on Halloween. Patrick tells Kay that there is nothing morally wrong with observing Hallo...

What do you make of Speaker Kevin McCarthy being removed from his role as House Speaker? Was it the right decision or does it just add more "headache" in Washington D.C.? In this podcast episode of The Drew Mariani Show, Drew talks to Dr. Paul Kengor about the unprecedented removal of Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker. Representative Matt Gaetz challenged McCarthy's speakership due in part to a budg...

Do you pray to your guardian angel? Do you feel a sense of love, protection, and safety from your angel? If you don't think much about your angel, today is a great day to start! In this episode of The Drew Mariani Show, Drew discusses the topic of angels with Dr. Mark Miravalle. Dr. Miravalle emphasizes the awe-inspiring nature of angels, describing them as a massive angelic civilization far beyon...

Ever wonder if a Catholic and a Protestant can really make it work in a marriage? It’s a super common question! If you’re feeling unsure about staying in a relationship with someone from a different faith, you’re definitely not alone. 👀   In this episode of The Patrick Madrid Show , Chiara from LA calls in looking for advice on her relationship with her Protestant boyfriend. She’s a committed Cat...

If you've ever wondered why the Pope is known as our "Holy Father," check out this answer from Fr. Simon! Don't worry... it doesn't go against Scripture!            A listener named Mary asks the big question: Why do we call the pope "Holy Father" when Jesus literally says, “Call no man father” (Matthew 23:9)? 😬   Fr. Simon reassures Mary (and the re...

Are you going to attend the NEC (National Eucharistic Congress) ? What can you expect from it and how will it help you to grow in your faith? In this podcast clip from The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick discusses the event which is scheduled for July 17th-21st in Indianapolis. A caller named Kevin from Homestead, Florida, asks about what to expect from the week. Patrick explains that the goal of the...

Patrick Madrid receives a heartwarming call from a six-year-old listener named Michael from Minnesota. Michael asks why St. Michael, an angel, has a feast day. Patrick explains that angels are higher beings than humans in God's creation, and St. Michael, along with other named angels like St. Gabriel and St. Raphael, is honored by the church for the important roles they played in biblical events....

Do you feel as if the Mass takes too long? Do you see others who look bored or disengaged? In this podcast episode of The Cale Clarke Show, Cale discusses an op-ed by Cardinal Dolan of New York City regarding the declining attendance at Sunday Mass in the wake of the pandemic. A survey conducted in the Archdiocese of New York revealed that the top reasons people stopped attending Mass were: they c...

If you found out your workplace was going to allow men to enter women's          bathrooms or locker rooms, what would you do? You would probably feel overwhelmed and confused.  In this podcast of The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick speaks with caller Debbie, who recently converted to Catholicism. Debbie expresses her distress over her workplace, a spa that has been allowing transgender men into the...