The Patrick Madrid Show

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...

Patrick answers a wide range of questions from callers, one moment exploring whether it’s appropriate for kids to assist at communion, the next unpacking papal comments on war and what makes a teaching infallible. Listeners toss biblical challenges his way, from Jesus’ secretive miracles to Old Testament passages about violence, while he counters doubts about the resurrection and offer...

Patrick answers questions about prevenient grace, papal infallibility’s roots, and the risks of helping someone deep in the occult. A listener’s religious dilemma triggers Patrick’s memory of rejecting easy money when his conscience raised alarms, a moment that later seemed almost prophetic. In between sharp takes on just war, Divine Mercy Sunday, and Bible picks, Patrick moves t...

Patrick kicks off the episode with razor-sharp wit, breaking down the ever-expanding MMIWG2SLGBTQIA+ acronym, questioning its cultural reach and what happens when language balloons faster than most people can process. Listeners call in, seeking answers on everything from suffering and faith to why you should still bless leftovers, giving Patrick space to respond with a blend of humor, scriptural g...

Patrick reports on the CIA technological feat called Ghost Murmur, which tracks a single human heartbeat across vast distances, then spotlights a tense moment when top U.S. officials summon the Vatican’s ambassador after Pope Leo XIV pleads for global peace—referencing historic papal confrontations and implying consequences if the pope interferes with current military plans. Church, fa...

Patrick opens with the tense news of a meeting between the U.S. government and Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the Vatican’s representative, stirring debate about war in Iran, church teaching on just war, and Pope Leo XIV’s outspoken advocacy for peace. Listeners press Patrick with tough questions as callers voice concern, frustration, and hope, while he weighs the ethics of modern conflic...

Patrick opens the hour with commentary on Pope Leo’s recent call for peace, then fields a rapid stream of listener calls and emails about purgatory, spiritual warfare, exorcists, confession tips, tattoos, and reverent ways to dispose of sacramentals.   Audio: Pope Leo on Trump’s warning to Iran of “civilization” destruction — “This is truly not acceptable....

Patrick explores moral obstacles in IVF, embryo adoption, and surrogacy as callers voice conflicts between personal intentions and Catholic doctrine; callers weigh the ethics of rescuing frozen embryos, question gestational distinctions, and challenge the boundaries of technology and tradition. He draws from Church teaching, documents like Dignitas Personae and Donum Vitae, and sharp analogies, so...

Patrick answers questions about Catholic traditions, from consecrating homes, the boundaries of interfaith participation, and why priesthood is restricted to men, all while weaving in audience reflections about the effects of violence in media and games, personal anecdotes, and advice for gently inviting friends back to faith.   Jordin - How does a common person consecrate themselves to St. J...

On today's Patrick Madrid show, Patrick shares a survey on what Americans think about the morality of other Americans, Brandon wants to know if it is a sin for him to work for part of pharmaceutical company that produces immoral products, and do the Gospel accounts really conflict when it comes to the Good Thief on the cross next to Jesus? Patrick gives informed responses to listeners and their qu...

On today's Hour 2 of the Patrick Madrid show, Lydia calls in to ask and comment about the war in Iran, did you ever wonder how many languages that Jesus spoke, did Jesus entrust the Apostles with the power to forgive sins, and what happened to the human part of Christ when he was assumed into heaven. Lydia - comments about the war in Iran   Break 1   Dave - During the bodily assumption o...

On Hour 3 of the Patrick Madrid, Patrick answers questions from callers about the Catholic faith. Stephanie was part of the Holiness Church but wants to become Catholic and is interested to know if the Church will accept her Baptisms? Patrick explores the beliefs of the Holiness Church.   Linda - I had a conversation with my friend about how Jews can vote democrat. My friend thinks that maybe...

On today's Hour 1 of The Patrick Madrid Show, a concerned mom emails in looking for support and guidance, in response to a question from Burke about the resurrection, Patrick emphasizes that Jesus physically rose from the tomb, do we become angels after we die and what should our response be to those who say that God is nonbinary. Patrick offers clear answers to both simple and complex questions....

On today's Hour 2 of The Patrick Madrid show, Patrick discusses the issue of tattoos in depth and also addresses the question of God having a gender, and Anne wants to know, was Jesus actually crucified on a stake instead of a cross. Hear Patrick's insightful answers on today's podcast. Patrick cites the Washington Post Article on Tattoos   Jackie: If God is nonbinary then why did Jesus say '...

On Hour 3 of today's Patrick Madrid show, Lyra wants to know about using the phrase "Oh my God" and if that is ok, Elaine asks if the "Beloved Disciple" in the Gospels is John, plus a couple callers chime in about their thoughts on tattoos. Patrick provides quintessential answers to listener questions about the Catholic faith.   Lyra - Why is it not okay say 'O My God'?   Elaine –...

On Hour 1 of today's Patrick Madrid Show, Amee emails about having a positive experience with AI, Mark wants to know about the justification for the Iran War, Islam's goal to dominate globally, and about Good Friday, did anyone else besides the Trinity know that Jesus was dying for our sins? Patrick offers solid Catholic wisdom in response to all of these issues. (2:24) Audio: Astronaut Victor Glo...

In Hour 2 of The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick explains more about what Christian nationalism is, Jerry wants to know if our prayers can affect sporting events, David calls in to disagree with Patrick's tone on Muslims and what do you think of St. Thomas Aquinas's poem Adoro Te?   (00:38) David in Fort Worth, TX - I think your tone of voice to the Muslims is not right.   (6:20) David in P...

In Hour 3 of today's Patrick Madrid show, Justin asks about talking with his son about predestination, plus Patrick addresses callers on antisemitism, what do you think about sororities and fraternities and are the St. Brigid prayers legit?   (00:20) Justin – My teenage son is losing his eyesight. How do I talk with him about freewill and predestination?   (12:18) Edward – Yo...

Patrick responds to honest questions about Jesus’ Resurrection, the Church’s teaching on indulgences, and struggles families face with transgender issues and cultural artifacts at home. He listens closely, offers clear explanations on Holy Communion for those with celiac disease, unpacks confusion around paying for spiritual benefits, and approaches each dilemma with warmth and candor....

Patrick opens with an emotional family exchange about a grandchild’s love for her grandma, then fields unusual yet urgent calls on Church stipends, simony, and what receiving sacraments ought to mean in the parish. He moves from nuanced confessional advice and the scruples of returning Catholics to the practical fallout of parish fees, blending sharp critiques with direct references to scrip...

Patrick answers calls that touch real lives and offers advice to a father converting to Catholicism as he wrestles with family opposition, discusses heated opinions on parish fees for funerals and sacraments, and weighs in against a controversial spiritual book. He shares a glimpse of his own family joy, remembers a beloved listener, and never lets any conversation sit quietly as every topic recei...

Patrick opens with April Fool’s banter and quickly moves from lost TV legends to probing listener questions on wisdom in Scripture, the story of Saint Veronica, and the requirements for plenary indulgences, always with direct, clear Catholic guidance. When news breaks about Oracle’s sudden, AI-driven layoffs, he doesn’t he threads together tech’s upheaval with practical adv...

Patrick invites listeners into a lively exchange about artificial intelligence, where callers wrestle with trust, automation, jobs, and what’s lost or gained as machines play a bigger role in medicine and daily life. Old skills fade while AI scans X-rays, calculates, and writes emails, leaving everyone to wonder who’s really in charge.   Jody - I think we need to consider what is...