The Patrick Madrid Show

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...

Patrick weighs artificial intelligence against faith, ethics, and everyday experience. Listeners question whether AI is truly intelligent, worry about instant gratification and lost human connection, and push Patrick to consider if digital tools deserve respect or if their dangers outweigh their usefulness. The conversation swerves from skepticism to hope, from libraries and coffee makers to the n...

Patrick welcomes listeners to a morning of questions, commentary, and unexpected turns, where emails spark discussions on Catholic identity, interfaith love, and the raw ache of grief. Calls zigzag from classic TV nostalgia to the anatomy of Adam’s rib and on to the persistent mystery of locked church doors. He shares candid thoughts on generational blame, touches on why Jewish communities m...

Patrick welcomes questions about UFOs, extraterrestrials, and why Church teaching rules out intelligent non-human life, discussing scriptural and theological grounds while considering scientific theories like multi-dimensional travel. He listens to concerns about interfaith services and defends Catholic teaching on marriage and morality, offering advice for those troubled by confusion or scandal i...

Patrick faces a barrage of questions about UFOs, the connection between alien experiences and demonic activity, the spirit of Lenten penance, and why some parishes skip purple cloths during Holy Week. He fields stories of penitents wrestling with ambiguous penances, guides a listener curious about being virtuous in a world fixated on dominance, and addresses confusion about manifestations of evil....

Patrick opens the show confronting the recent scene in Jerusalem: Israeli police stop the Latin Patriarch, Cardinal Pizzaballa, from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulcher because of wartime restrictions and safety policies, then shares thoughts on why conflicting reactions emerge worldwide. A call about dating during an annulment waiting period leads Patrick into Church teaching on sacramental...

Patrick answers raw, honest questions about faith, history, and living Catholic conviction in today’s world, threading together stories about crucifixion, the meaning of ashes, AI’s place beside the story of Babel, and choices around burial and belief. Listeners call in with personal struggles, whether wrestling with interfaith relationships, what Catholic teaching says about cremation...

Patrick answers questions from listeners, moving between Catholic teachings, personal faith stories, and challenges like anti-Semitism and priestly celibacy. He offers warmth and clarity, sharing moments of encouragement and candor as callers wrestle with issues of reverence, conversion, and interfaith relationships.   Keith - How do bad angels and good angels fight each other? They are not p...

Patrick answers Catholic questions head-on, opening with the tension between catechism updates on the death penalty and the unchanging core of Church teaching. He fields raw listener concerns about abortion laws, whether women should face prosecution, apologetics on purgatory and indulgences, and even the lasting impact of MTV’s provocative videos, before wrestling with mysteries like God&rs...

Patrick unpacks the roots of Catholicism and Islam in America, mixes in practical dating strategies, and fields questions on confession, tradition, and finding the right parish with clarity and candor. Stories of real struggles and honest advice flow as listeners call in about love, faith, and how to stay true when uncertainty hits. Direct, down-to-earth, never skipping the tough moments, Patrick...

Patrick welcomes listeners with questions about Catholic marriage, sacraments, belief, and the nature of God, responding directly to concerns about Communion, Church law, and what happens after death. A caller’s uncertainty about receiving the Eucharist or fears about eternal separation draws Patrick into discussions on canon law, spiritual purification, and God's mercy; another listener&rsq...