The Patrick Madrid Show

A caller who suffers from bad anxiety asks Patrick what the Catholic teaching is on the matter. He also mentions that it helps him to pray.

Patrick starts the show by responding to an anonymous listener who prays regularly with the Relevant Radio app. Her husband has become annoyed with hearing her pray so often. She asks Patrick if she should pray silently to “keep the peace” Jose - My mom is always praying and I am annoyed by her. What should I do? Joe – In Matthew 25, are the Sheep in this parable non-Catholic Christians? Soda pop,...

Patrick shares the report that marijuana use is becoming a new normal among young adults and warns of the dangers of this gateway drug Dan - I love your show. Would listening to your show be a form of prayer? Rod - Mark 9 and Luke 9: How can Catholics say that Non-Catholics aren't saved based on Jesus saying “He who is for me is not against me.” Andre - How would I clarify the Sacrificial nature o...

Patrick continues his conversation with Normand from the end of the last hour. Normand doesn’t believe we need the Catholic faith to be saved. Diane - My non-Catholic husband wants to know why he can’t be saved by simply being a good person? George - How should I understand 2 Cor 3:6? Were there any priests before the Levitical priest hood? Dana - Even as a cradle Catholic, I asked God how can Jes...

Patrick covers some interesting news from Sky News, tackles the question of bodily resurrection and how Marriage fits in with that and gives guidance for what it means to be a man.  Scientists discover gene that drives growth of colon cancer | Sky News Prepare for blackouts on cold weekday evenings, National Grid chief warns | Sky News Helen - How does bodily resurrection work? Nike founder Phil K...

Patrick tackles some teachings on the Mormon faith, shows how faith and science work harmoniously together, and explains some biblical reasons why Catholics believe in the real presence Jesus in the Eucharist. Sam - Do Mormons think they become heavenly fathers, what do women become? Patrick answers an email about an argument that is posed by some LGBT+ supporter Tim – I disagree with how the evol...

Patrick tackles the issue of the Churches stance on how to properly bury the ashes of the deceased, shares interesting facts on electric cars and salt water and answers how the rosary is connected with the bible. Patrick reads an email regarding the scattering of a person’s ashes Todd - What are your thoughts on near death experiences? what does the church say about this? Electric-vehicle fires ha...

Nobody knows for sure, but Patrick goes into depth on what we do know.

Patrick clears up confusion about the Sede Vacante movement and warns callers against following that group, explains what it means for priests to act in persona Christi and gives insights on when and when it is appropriate to bow our heads when hearing Jesus’ name. Aaron - what is the difference between a Novus ordo Latin Mass and a Sede Vacante Latin Mass? Patrick Answers email from a caller abou...

Patrick tackles what the Mormon Church really believes and why you should not join them, shares in the joy of a caller who just became Catholic the previous day and tells the story of how he reiterated powerful words he heard from a priest which converted the heart of a soul. Mike – (continued) Patrick Reads email from Marie – Could you give me more information on the Mormon Church? Tim - My missi...

Patrick explains what it means to Sin against the Holy Spirit, the difference between the Divine Mercy Chaplet and he Rosary and expresses joy over an article where the German Cardinal, Gerhard Müller visits, speaking out for Mark Houck. Veronica - Why did Herod's daughter ask for John the Baptist's head? Jeanine - What does the sin against the Holy Spirit really mean? Susan - Can you help me to u...

Patrick answers the question: My Lutheran goddaughter wants me to do the readings at her wedding. I’m Catholic. Would this be okay?

Patrick answers listener questions about communion intentions, indulgences, the Apostolic pardon, if angles are always male, and if someone can take the Eucharist home with them? Sandra - Can one offer communion intention for more than one person? (08:59) Patrick explains indulgences and exactly what a “virtual intention” is Cindy - What is an Apostolic pardon for the dying? Matt - Are angels alwa...

Patrick answers listener questions about the charismatic movement, do dogs go to heaven, do all Christian churches come originally from the Catholic Church, and what’s the best bible for a new Catholic? D (00:28) – Is a belief in the charismatic movement, such as speaking in tongues, allowed? Jack (11:47) - I adopted a rescue Dog who just died. Is there any hope that I might see him again? Phillip...

Patrick answers questions about how to talk to someone who says the bible is not the word of God, how St. Michael can be a saint and an angel at the same time, how best talk to a pushy neighbor, and where does it say that leaving the Church is a mortal sin? Kelly – Question about the “Dogma of Hell” book. It was terrifying. Where is the mercy? Linda (05:33) - How do I talk with someone who says th...

Patrick takes a call from Steve who questions if both the body and the soul can be destroyed. 

Patrick and Cyrus have a little fun with the news that Generation Z has canceled the thumbs-up emoji because it's “hostile” J.P. 7-years-old - When Jesus died how did he save us from our sins? Patrick shares some common passive aggressive statements you might see regularly in your work email Kathy (21:46) - What are your thoughts on the Alpha Program that some Catholic Churches are doing right now...

Patrick answers listener questions about praying for your enemies, if you need to be a Roman Catholic to enter Heaven and why more isn’t done about priests giving bad advice to lay people Brad (01:25) - If I only have so much energy to pray, why should I pray for my enemies? Wayne - Is it necessary to be Roman Catholic to enter Heaven? Donna (13:18) – My granddaughters are in 1st Grade: they have...

(08:26) Patrick has lively discussion with Todd, a Catholic whose wife is Presbyterian. Todd strenuously objects to the Catholic teaching of “no salvation outside of the Church” (as taught in Lumen Gentium section 14 of Vatican II). Patrick spends a lot of time dialoging with him based on scripture and the teachings of Jesus. Jack – Please explain when and if “Go and sin no more” was added to the...

Kelly - There is a 4-year-old girl in my child’s class who now claims to be a boy. How can I handle this transgender issue? 

Patrick shares important game changing life hacks and answers listener questions about such topics as if we can celebrate the Day of the Dead, is there any pagan typology that would point to Jesus as Christ, and if we will be charged with judging the angels Life Hacks with Patrick Madrid NASA Confirms DART Mission Impact Changed Asteroid’s Motion in Space Vegan who failed to deal with mouse infest...

Patrick answers listener questions about if there is any proof outside of the bible that Jesus really existed, why we say “world without end” in the Glory Be, and he also shares a study that points to families eating dinner together is the key to children’s health and he points out that YouTube has added pro-abortion info on his anti-abortion videos Heat from fingertips can be used to crack passwo...

Patrick talks with listeners about Natural Family Planning, terrible pre-Cana classes, dealing with bad supervisors, and if someone who was once in a gay marriage can now get married in the Catholic Church Tori (01:01) - Is NFP immoral because you are trying to avoid having a baby. Is a woman going through menopause okay to participate in the marital act? Kelly (05:01) - I was married to a woman,...

Patrick has a long and thoughtful discussion with Vicki, a caller who identifies herself as Catholic but pro-choice. He tries to get her to see the parallels between a person’s right to bodily autonomy in the face of a vaccine mandate which compels vaccines to help other people stay safe, and the fact that the unborn baby also has a right to stay safe. This conversation was very helpful in demonst...

Patrick spends this hour dealing with the sensitive topic of marital relations. This particular hour is for mature audiences only. Helen – Her pastor, during confession, said that the marital acts she and her husband were participating in was not a sin. In marriage, God wants us to be open to the possibility of the transmission of human life, which takes place in a particular way, and that marital...