The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick welcomes listeners into discussions sparked by tough questions on ethics, from the morality of tax write-offs to shopping at pharmacies that sell abortion pills. He responds to callers about everything from investing with Catholic values to questions about Communion posture and the purpose of prayer, all while pointing out real resources for those struggling with divorce or weighing homesc...

Patrick opens this hour by marveling at how screens have transformed everyday life, from music to family dynamics, and he reflects on the near disappearance of kids outdoors. He fields calls on everything from the Knights of Columbus’ benefits and Catholic financial planning to the nuances of interfaith participation and school policies for children with same-sex parents, pausing to break do...

Patrick answers questions about faith, family, and Catholic life, how to understand the Mass, modesty expectations on vacation, and praying the rosary with teenagers who push back. He addresses Catholic teaching on fertility testing and hormone support, considers why certain music fades from church use, and shares candid moments, from parenting frustration to movie trivia. Unexpected stories and p...

Patrick takes on parenting pressures, the hidden costs of daycare, and the vital heartbeat of attachment between parents and kids, sprinkling in heartfelt encouragement for stay-at-home moms. He fields a mix of listener calls about confronting sedevacantism, the validity of priests outside the Catholic Church, anxiety's modern bite, and the mystery of original sin, all while weaving in Scripture,...

Patrick opens the hour by tackling listener questions about tough Church history, confronting myths about the Spanish Inquisition with clear facts and empowering those who struggle to explain the past. He takes on IVF, laying out the Church’s position on intention versus moral action and offering heartfelt advice to anyone affected by difficult choices. Complex matters like Mary’s perp...

Patrick carries listeners through heated news about abortion drugs, and a lively back-and-forth on Catholic teachings around Communion. Prayer, perseverance, and even moose encounters in Alaska surface. Unpredictable, genuine exchanges pop up, from a young caller's First Communion anticipation to reminders—keep going.   Audio: Keep going - https://x.com/art0flife_/status/203285422341143...

Patrick opens with a heartfelt email questioning the current state of the Society of St. Pius X, offering resources and context for listeners struggling with similar concerns. Throughout the hour, he fields lively calls on topics from anti-Catholicism’s evolution in America and the morality of acupuncture to the spike in tattoo removal, stem cell therapy ethics, and the layered meaning behin...

Patrick answers questions about the morality of venting frustrations, the duty to attend Mass while traveling, and grappling with a digital music collection acquired through file sharing (stealing). Advice flows freely: confession, giving alms, and the value of conscience all come up, interspersed with stories of real families attempting to steer their grandchildren away from tattoos. Surprising G...

Patrick opens with a discussion of a viral photo of an IDF soldier smashing a crucifix in southern Lebanon, reflecting on the public reactions and a strong statement from Cardinal Pizzaballa. He fields spontaneous questions from callers about sharing faith in the workplace, the meaning of the Apostles’ Creed, biblical roots of confession, and tough family situations, all while weaving in sto...

Patrick kicks off the hour reflecting on listener feedback and the challenge of sorting through strong opinions. As questions pour in about morality in military life, politics, and tangled ethical choices, Patrick fields them with clarity and candor.   Audio: Astronaut Reid Wiseman, who says he is not religious, says he broke down in tears when he saw the Cross after getting back to Earth. -...

Patrick answers questions on topics ranging from diabolical possession to parish registration, Catholic charities, and immigration through Aquinas’s lens, always keeping the conversation candid and current. He draws a line between spiritual and psychological explanations, addresses ethical concerns about workplace expenses, and examines boundaries in youth ministry when it comes to praying o...

Patrick has fierce and candid exchanges about faith, politics, and the temptation to outrage, challenging listeners to separate the emotional pull of the news cycle from their devotion to Christ. Calls pour in, some fiery, others searching on the Church’s response to war, presidential words, and the meaning of just action, while Patrick insists on seeing every issue through the prism of Jesu...

Patrick answers calls about the Eucharist, second baptisms, church funding controversies, smart TVs spying from living rooms, and persistent myths linking Catholicism with ancient pagan rituals. Stories pop, advice flows, and moments of levity land between practical guidance and personal anecdotes.   Audio: Pilots meow and bark over emergency aviation frequency - https://x.com/rawsalerts/stat...

Patrick opens the hour by fielding faith questions: listeners wonder about friendship with Jesus, the identity of Christians, and the wisdom within Sirach. Calls move from concerns over church inclusivity banners and Catholic parish life to debates about conversion rates, interfaith reconciliation, and whether non-Christians may be saved, with perspectives clashing and aligning in unexpected ways....

Patrick helps callers who grapple with moral questions about employment in clinics offering transgender surgeries, confronts the worn edges of trust in church leadership, and fields thoughts on faith as listeners digest painful realities of abuse scandals and financial cover-ups. He answers practical curiosity about scripture and Catholic traditions, all while wrestling with tension and hope threa...

Patrick shares emails in response to the last couple of episodes of the show (00:35) Kathy - Is it right for the priest to peak around the screen in Confession? (09:20) Jay - The Catholic population has been declining. It seems like the Holy Father has a flawed set of priorities with his visits. Do you have any thoughts about this and why he would visit Muslim countries instead of Europe? (15:59)...

Patrick shares emails in response to the last couple of episodes of the show (00:36) Claudia - I think of St. Catherine of Siena during the schism. I pray the Surrender Novena and that helps with anger. (12:04) Sharron - I am really sick and tired of people complaining about Pope and Trump. People don't understand that the Holy Spirit appoints the Pope. People are attacking the Holy Spirit. (14:06...

Laura - Can someone get last rites up to three hours after the person dies? (01:03) Marian - We are supposed to follow God's will. Is the Holy Spirit working in both the Pope and the President? Who is it that is inspired by Him? (09:15) Mike - When a person becomes a saint, how does that work? (14:44) Denise - Why would the Pope entertain a private meeting with David Axelrod? (17:45) Charlene - I...

Patrick plunges into complex questions on faith, authority, and the Church’s handling of Scripture canon, correcting misconceptions about hidden biblical texts. He fields callers fired up over papal political comments and the friction between personal conviction and Catholic teaching, weaving listener stories of confusion and frustration about practices like Friday abstinence, lay blessings,...

Patrick answers questions about Catholicism, Baptist faith, suffering, prayer, politics, theology, and personal convictions. Listeners, moved by encouragement and candor, share their journeys and viewpoints as Patrick listens, responds, and challenges them to engage with life’s messiness.   Email – You should run for office Bree - I am on the journey from Protestantism to Catholic...

Patrick answers listener questions about living an authentic faith amid media distractions and cultural chaos, addresses the heartbreak and confusion around IVF, and explains the Catholic perspective on controversial topics like priestly celibacy and Church history. He offers practical encouragement, spontaneous prayers for wounded souls, and straight talk about tuning out noise to focus on Christ...

Patrick dissects the public clash between Donald Trump and Pope Leo after Trump fires off insults and the Pope responds. The conversation pulses with listener reactions, raw opinions on faith, politics, and loyalty, and flashes of culture war imagery as Trump’s Christ-like meme ignites further outrage. Patrick, grounding himself first in Catholic allegiance, questions where listeners land wh...

Patrick confronts the tornado swirling around Donald Trump’s public attack against Pope Leo, pressures listeners to declare their true loyalty, and stirs a cauldron of reactions around faith and politics colliding. Callers erupt, some wounded, others defiant, filling the air with anguish over diplomacy, the Pope’s peace pleas, and the blurred lines where Catholic identity fuses with pa...

Patrick tackles the firestorm ignited by Donald Trump’s public swipe at Pope Leo, bringing listeners voices that clash over the Pope’s right to speak on moral controversies and the tangled connection between faith and politics. Deep disagreement erupts, questions about political allegiance, the selective defense of life, mistrust stoked by social media, and whether prayer can soothe a...

Patrick begins today with a correction to headlines about a Vatican meeting, reading official statements that set the record straight and unpacking what actually happened between US and Church officials. Questions pour in about the origins of the cross, the Church’s view on marriage finances, regime change, and the spiritual dangers of tarot or runes, so Patrick answers each with practical c...