The Patrick Madrid Show

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer answers listener questions Jonathan - Would it be problematic for the gospel if aliens existed? Cynthia - How do we make the message of Divine Mercy more available to the homeless people? Kathy - I remarried in the Catholic Church but the Man was abusive to me, so we divorced. If we were able to reconcile, how would we get remarried? We never got an annulment...

Special Guest Host Father Matthew appeals to us to use the graces that will be poured out to us in abundance this Devine Mercy Sunday Thomas 7-years-old - Did Judas go to heaven or hell? James - A friend is doing a dissertation for college about abortion. How can she argue for the rights of the child without using religion? Jodi – Why is it that when a nun becomes a sister, she takes on the name o...

Encore Presentation - Patrick answers questions about scandal, clapping in church, Sola Scriptura, and divorce. Dave – Asks for a book recommendation for atheist friend Patrick recommends Edward Feser – “The Last Superstition: A Refutation of the New Atheism” Patrick reads and responds to a couple living together as brother and sister. Can they still receive communion if they still see each other...

Encore Presentation - Patrick talks with a little boy who likes to play pretend that he’s Jesus and is wondering if that’s okay, he also answers questions about the Brown Scapular, how confession works, and how to set boundaries with family. Noah 7-years-old - Can we play the passion of Christ at recess. Is it okay if I play like I am Jesus? Bill - Is the story of Abraham and Isaac literal? Fern -...

Encore Presentation - Patrick shares a prayer of Saint Teresa of Avila: “Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you” Francis - Rubrics in the Mass: It seems like the priest should be the one to say “Lord have mercy?” Frances - Why did Jesus descend into hell for 3 days? Lewis - Regarding an article about Mormons criticizing Catholics for not taking communion seriously. It is because it has...

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Bill – There are Catechism sections that are often quoted by Protestants to tag Catholics as believing in works based on salvation. Is there a consistent use of this term that I'm missing? Neil - Are there any scripture citations about free will? Ken and Cyrus reminisce about the pros and cons of cassette tapes Emmanuel - What do protestants think happened to Judas?...

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Ken teaches about the Early Church and the Eucharist and transubstantiation Brenda - My mom went from Catholic to Mormon. What can I do? Chet - Sister-in-law doesn't want to go to confession even though she is Catholic. What should I do?

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Paul - My wife is ELCA Lutheran. They are going to embrace the LGBTQ agenda. How can I speak to my wife about this? Ken shares “Championing a True Presentation of Womanhood” by Noelle Mering Joe - When did the idea of the Rapture first come about?

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Ken shares the story of how he went from being a Protestant Minister to a Catholic Apologetic, and Schott Hahn’s direct influence on his life How can there be an Angel of Death when there is a Commandment not to kill? Myra - How do we reconcile old earth with the faith being only several thousand years old? What was God doing all the time between? Normand - Is there...

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Ken continues his talk about Sola Scriptura and “once saved, always saved” What did the early Church Father’s really believe about the Eucharist? Frank - What does Salvation only through the Catholic Church mean for Protestants? Bill - Where do we find the teaching of divine mercy's forgiveness of sin and punishment in the Catholic Church?

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley Ken shares the story of how he met Patrick Madrid Ken talks about the struggles of early Christians Sean – I’m protestant and I really like the idea of making things more holy in the Catholic Church but I can't accept the Eucharist being really Jesus. Toni - What you said was so good! If I were to go to a Church, it would now be a Catholic Church. Do Catholics feel t...

Patrick answers children’s questions about why God allowed us to be on an earth that Satan roams, why Jesus cursed a fig tree, how to talk with people about why it’s wrong to act on homosexual feelings, and why the Holy Spirit is pictured as a dove. Alice 11 years-old – Question about Pharaohs killing babies, and asks about Moses’s brother Aaron Maggie 14-years-old – Why did God put us on this ear...

Patrick helps young callers understand what heaven will be like, tackles the question of why God made the devil, whether there are occasions where lying is okay, how Jesus’ death saved us from sin and how we can understand better the infinite nature of God. Chase 11-years-old – What will heaven be like? Christopher 6-years-old – Why did God make the devil? Ezra 8-years-old – Is cussing a mortal or...

Patrick answers a plethora of deep questions from children about everything from why God created mankind if he knew we would sin, to who the first saint was, and why did Saint Michael fight the Devil, can babies see angels, and were Adam and Eve ever babies Aiden 9-years-old – If God knew we were going to be great sinners and might go to hell, why did he create us in the first place? Anthony 6-yea...

Special Good Friday Episode “If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in big things.” Patrick 11-years-old - Who is mentioned that dines with Jesus for the Passover in the Bible? Patrick shares a bit of Karl Jenkins beautiful music Anna - Where did the word Easter come from? John - Protestants said that Christ's face was destroyed during the passion, is that true since Veronica w...

Special Good Friday Episode Patrick shares notes about the Holy Thursday washing of the feet Pam - My children were raised Catholic but none are going to church now. What should I do? Emma - Is it okay to do dishes and house work on Good Friday? Email - Why was sand in the Holy Water font? Maria Christina - I am very grateful for all you do and I just had a wonderful confession yesterday because o...

Special Good Friday Episode The Timeline of Events on the first Good Friday Clint – Does the story of the Thief on the Cross point to baptism and doing good works not being important for salvation? Maggie - How can I forgive something when I am so bitter about it? Jacey - Why does the priest put on a special cape to hold the Monstrance? Kristen - What happened to the Roman soldiers who were guardi...

Patrick comments on the news about Anheuser Busch exploiting a disturbed young “trans” man who pretends to be a little girl. They are taking advantage of the Trans agenda by making him the face of their beer. This opened a huge and lively conversation with listeners about how the Trans agenda is being normalized. Lincoln 9-years-old - Did Jesus do any miracles before his public ministry? Dylan Mul...

Patrick and Cyrus share some of the emails coming in about the dangers of the trans agenda from listeners who are thankful we are talking about the issue directly and head on Jamie - I was not practicing Catholic when I got married, now am are but my husband doesn't want to get sacramentally married. What should I do? Ruben - I was in the same situation as Jamie. We were married 20 years through t...

Patrick and Cyrus share the avalanche of emails coming in supporting Relevant Radio and condemning Bud Lite and Miller Lite Richard - Anheuser Busch was bought by a company out of Belgium. Sometimes when I go to confession is it okay to say extra penance if I want? James - Are the Surprised by Truth books good for someone who has fallen away from the Catholic Faith? Cecilia - I have three sisters,...

Patrick answers listener questions about dressing modestly, confirmation gifts, how to get past emotional trauma, and if there are treatment centers for Catholics suffering from drug and alcohol addition Gwen – My Catholic High School has Mass in our gym and we sit in our bleachers. There is nowhere to kneel, so am I doing something wrong by not kneeling? Chuck – What was the drug and alcohol trea...

Patrick comments on how DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) is a Trojan Horse inside Catholic schools Janet - My daughter was invited to a sunrise service on Easter by a Seventh Day Adventist. How can I tell her not to go? Alonso - Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness (DEI) is the name of God in Latin. I think it is interesting how that is used as if to say this is their new God. Victoria - I am...

Patrick answers listener questions about venial and mortal sins, what are the obligations for a daughter to financially support her mother, is dyeing Easter Eggs a pagan activity, and can I go to a birthday party on Good Friday? Kelly – What is the moral obligation for a daughter to financially support her mother? Bill - Abortion: I am Catholic but I think that women should be able to choose. Unbo...

Patrick answers listener questions about fasting, Holy Thursday, how long was Jesus really buried for, and how to earn an indulgence for a departed soul Anonymous – Is fasting required even if my job is physically demanding and I need the food for energy? Todd - Could you comment on why the Eucharist is reposed for Holy Thursday? Otto - A friend of mine pointed out that Jesus was not buried for th...

Patrick answers listener questions about confirmation, raising children with autism, why did the Jewish leaders need the Romans to kill Jesus, pre-destination, and how to pray for souls in purgatory. Patrick - I was baptized Greek Orthodox, but came into the Catholic Church unofficially. How can I officially become a Catholic? Suzanne - My niece picked a sponsor who is not a practicing Catholic fo...