The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick starts with news from Iowa about a federally funded health care center halting hormone therapy for transgender patients, questioning what genuine compassion looks like and highlighting the debates over “gender-affirming care.” Listeners chime in about whether Catholic media focuses too much on particular hot-button issues, giving Patrick a chance to explain his approach, ground...

Cyrus reads a flood of passionate listener emails and Patrick fields calls about faith, politics, and where they fit together on Catholic radio. Those voices reveal deep loyalty, honest critiques, and a hunger for perspective grounded in truth, all while Patrick threads in current events, from national debt to foreign influences, filtered through the Catholic lens.   Patrick and Cyrus read an...

Patrick opens the hour with a flood of listener questions—everything from whether to receive Communion after a priest appears to skip essential parts of the Mass, to a thoughtful teenager negotiating smartphone use for school and internships, to a spouse worried about confession and the spiritual health of his marriage. One caller struggles with a loved one obsessing over doomsday prophecies...

Listeners call in with everything from questions about running a business without a smartphone to the heavy realities of growing old, wondering about the afterlife, or converting to Catholicism when the stakes are personal and raw. A surprise appearance from Hugh Grant’s thoughts on tech distractions slips in, and stories unfold, some heartfelt, some funny, all woven with genuine concern and...

Patrick opens this episode by confronting the struggle parents face with teenagers glued to their phones, offering down-to-earth tools from no-phones-at-the-table rules to the undeniable simplicity of charging stations outside bedrooms. He fields calls on topics like Catholic teaching on medicinal cannabis, quoting Church sources and distinguishing between therapy and recreational use. Listeners b...

Special Guest Host Cale Clarke touching on rapture theories, breakfast confessions, and the surprising mountain of historical evidence for Jesus outside the Bible. As questions from callers come in, from the nuances of Abraham and Isaac to the challenge of scrupulosity, Cale reaches out, asking for the tough questions no one else is answering and weaving in stories both personal and profound. &nbs...

Special Guest Host Cale Clarke plunges into a lively blend of 80s nostalgia, sharp biblical history, and offbeat discovery, shifting from Ferris Bueller to Tacitus and Josephus without missing a beat. He untangles legendary stories about Jesus’ early years, throws in a pun from a spirited caller, then suddenly shifts to practical life hacks like turning your phone grayscale and running a per...

Special Guest Host Cale Clarke brings listeners on a lively ride through practical hacks for daily living, the challenge of genuine silence in a noisy world, and the curious frenzy of “Rapture Talk” making waves online. He tosses out tips on gratitude, prayer, and closing the gap between what people say and actually do, all while weaving in stories about tech, faith, and cultural oddit...

Patrick opens this episode of The Patrick Madrid Show with a heartfelt conversation with Josh, a new Catholic convert from Los Angeles, about the Church's role in a rapidly changing culture and the ongoing impact of the Second Vatican Council. Drawing from decades of study and experience, Patrick explains how historical and cultural forces from the 1960s continue to affect Catholic life today and...

Patrick offers listeners heartfelt advice and practical counsel on real-life issues, from handling marital attraction and temptation at work to supporting those facing mental health difficulties and personal loss. He responds to questions about Catholic practices such as the tabernacle and confirmation names, addresses concerns about modesty at Mass, and helps those exploring or returning to the C...

There’s a new Pew Research survey revealing that 3 in 10 Americans turn to astrology, tarot cards, or fortune tellers each year, with higher rates among young people and the LGBT community. He offers a direct Catholic perspective on why these practices do not fit with faith and encourages listeners to rely on God rather than superstition. Patrick responds compassionately to callers, includin...

Cardinal Dolan’s comparison of Charlie Kirk to St. Paul sparks conversation about Catholic faith, hardened hearts, and public witness, while questions from callers lead Special Guest Host Cale Clarke to break down tricky Gospel passages and the surprising power of forgiveness, all between musings on tacos and college life. Context shifts quickly, laughter mixes with reflections on tough spir...

Special Guest Host Cale Clarke highlights Father Joshua Whitfield’s fresh take on the parable of the dishonest steward, connecting it to how Christians treat the poor and what friendship with them means for eternity. He reflects on Saint Padre Pio’s feast day, including powerful excerpts from newly revealed letters filled with mystical insight and deep concern for the Church, especiall...

Special Guest Host Cale Clarke marks the feast of Saint Padre Pio, sharing vivid stories of miracles, personal accounts from listeners, and the remarkable endurance of faith through scandal and doubt. He brings to light the stigmata, the mystic’s hidden wounds, Padre Pio’s humor, and the almost unbelievable wartime encounters that left lasting marks on those who crossed paths with the...

Patrick Madrid explains that the Church’s teaching on sexual morality has been consistent for 2,000 years and will never change. From the words of Jesus to the writings of St. Paul and the unbroken witness of the Church Fathers, the truth about chastity, purity of heart, and God’s plan for human love remains constant. The temptations of lust, pride, and rebellion existed 1,000 years ag...

Special Guest Host Cale Clarke opens this episode reflecting on the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, sharing moments from the Arizona memorial and Erica Kirk’s powerful words about faith, surrender, and life’s unexpected turns. He addresses listener questions, offering honest thoughts on God’s will, Catholic funeral rites, and how grace appears in loss, while conn...

Special Guest Host Cale Clarke highlights the heartfelt eulogy Erica Kirk gave for her husband Charlie, reflecting on faith as daily habit and the weight of spiritual leadership in family life. Unexpected listener questions about praying for non-Catholics and the deeper meaning of service spark honest, personal answers, while stories from Cale’s own past slip in, sometimes funny, sometimes b...

Special Guest Host Cale Clarke leads listeners through reflections on Charlie Kirk’s memorial, Erica Kirk’s message about faith and marriage, and the raw grace of forgiveness in suffering. He connects real-life marriage advice, calls from listeners, and Catholic teaching in a way that welcomes both struggle and hope.   Why do some crosses not have corpus on them? (04:03) Liz - Eri...

Patrick fields pressing questions from callers grappling with the Catholic response to the death penalty after a tragic assassination, giving advice on handling invitations to same-sex weddings with both compassion and truth, clarifying misconceptions about the eternity of hell, and explaining the scriptural foundation for asking saints and Mary to pray for us. The hour moves between raw emotion,...

Patrick opens with encouragement for anxious listeners, especially a soon-to-be mother uncertain about her child’s future, drawing on simple wisdom from Saint Padre Pio: pray, hope, and don’t worry. He fields questions about Church teaching, the permanence of baptism, and faith’s place in public life, offering practical guidance, reflections on trust, and spiritual resources like...

Patrick fields candid questions about family regrets, praying for notorious ancestors, and struggles with fallen-away children, offering gentle encouragement and honest perspective. Surprises abound, from a listener who discovers direct lineage to Pope Alexander VI, to nuanced reflections on handling cremated remains and the sheer unpredictability of souls in heaven. No script, just sincere exchan...

Patrick opens this episode by sharing a strong endorsement of FOCUS and highlights stories from listeners with personal connections to the organization, adding depth through real-life experiences. Questions about Catholic teaching, miracles, and the challenges of living out faith spark candid exchanges, Patrick addresses complex topics like attending same-sex weddings, handling miscarriage, and su...

Patrick addresses Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension for callous remarks, candidly discusses the ethics of de-platforming, and shares Frank Turek's wrenching eyewitness account from the scene of Charlie Kirk’s death while listeners chime in with raw stories of grief, faith, and the grind of reconnecting with church after trauma. Conversations move fast, swinging from somber to candid, confronti...

Patrick fields passionate questions about salvation, Catholic sacraments, and who truly gets to heaven, drawing sharp lines between Church teaching and personal speculation while opening room for God’s mercy. In rapid, candid exchanges, he explains Mass gestures, why some rituals belong to the priest alone, the reasoning behind Catholic burial obligations, and even settles whether a diamond...

Patrick tackles everything from spouses nodding off at Mass to pressing questions about mixed-faith relationships and finding trustworthy news for Catholic classrooms, all with real listener calls and a dash of humor. He doesn’t shy away from controversy either, one caller presses him on whether celebrating violence online should mean losing your job, prompting Patrick to challenge listeners...