The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick shares an interesting article about the dangers of plastic take-out containers, gives reasons a priest can know a penitent is contrite, and helps a highschooler navigate the transgender ideology in his school. Patrick shares an email about his theme song, and how a listeners daughter knew two members of the band. Patrick shares an article about Is It Safe to Reuse Plastic Take-out Containe...

Patrick tackles the question of purgatory, whether or not the Devil can appear to people looking like God, who the vision of the women giving birth in revelations is, and where were Elijah and Moses when they met Jesus at the transfiguration. Patrick continues conversation with Kay - If someone in your family claims to be Catholic but had a vasectomy, how do you approach them on this? A priest I k...

Patrick discusses the sign of peace during the Mass and how it has changed over the years, tackles questions about the Mass from different forms of the Mass to how it is practiced in various churches and talks about the courage of Paul. Patrick talks about the practice of the sign of peace throughout history. Thomas - Is it appropriate to use same signs of respect to Eastern Orthodox Churches that...

Patrick gives counsel to a father seeking advice to rebuild his relationship with an estranged son, explains different rites of the Church and Tackles the question of headship in the family and the wife’s role to her husband, Patrick reads an email about some of the hostility the Greek Orthodox Church has towards the Catholic Church. Mike - I have an estranged son and I'd like some advice. I am di...

Patrick takes many different kinds of questions about the Eucharist, gives crucial advice to a woman whose granddaughter transitioned trying to become a man, and addresses how excommunication works especially in regard to abortion. Michael - I grew up in a mixed Protestant and Catholic household. I'm Russian Orthodox and I listen to TPMS show daily. If the Catholic Church would return to the Latin...

Patrick discusses how to navigate pronoun usage in today’s world, talks about the trauma of divorce to children involved, takes on the question of NFP usage, and helps listeners understand why God has always existed. Patrick reads some emails that recently came in regarding how to handle pronouns. Lucy - Engaged to a man with adult children. Wondering if i should invite them to wedding since they...

Patrick continues this hour with discussion on having children and the great value of mothers who decide to stay at home and raise their children, hearing from many listeners from all walks of life about the good and the bad of this vocation. David - What do you think about how the Jewish calendar was changed? Tom - Being a mother is the greatest responsibility. that is not nothing but everything....

Patrick shares some emails about the importance of women in our world, takes on the tough question of being married to an abusive spouse, gets Sarah Tafoya, from morning air, on the show to weigh in on motherhood and answers some deep questions from our younger listeners. True - Q: my daughter is in a terrible marriage to an alcoholic. They dated ten years and have been married three. I'd like to...

Patrick takes emails about divorce and harboring resentment for spouses in the face of a difficult marriage, helps a caller with questions about what is proper behavior in the bedroom of husband and wife, and discusses the Church’s teaching on faith and works. Patrick shares an email from a distraught wife. Her husband brought up divorce but we decided not to get divorced, but now I harbor resentm...

Patrick talks the question of how pain and time work in purgatory helps listeners understand principles of baptism in the Catholic Church, and helps business owners navigate the workplace when it comes to having employees who are trans. Joe - Can you explain what is pain and time in purgatory? Guadalupe - Family friend has two older children who he wants to baptize. Why do they need to go to Catec...

Patrick discusses how Catholics should deal with preferred pronouns in today’s society, speaks with listeners about the best tools for studying the bible and helps a caller whos husband cheated on her and committed adultery. Joe - What should a faithful Catholic do when people ask them to use preferred pronouns? Elizabeth - I am a Eucharistic minister and know that a couple in our church are a les...

You want to affirm God's truth about human sexuality and gender, but you also desire to show love to those who disagree with you. If you struggle with keeping this balance, check out this conversation! In this clip, Martha, who owns a small dog-related business, seeks advice on how to navigate her interactions with trans employees while remaining true to her Catholic beliefs. She respects her tran...

Patrick helps listeners understand the resurrection of Christ, shares why relics are able to travel the world but we can't scatter ashes of the deceased, and explains how the bonds of marriage are affected by death. Email – I know Jesus existed, but I struggle with the resurrection. I want to accept him, but I can’t get past this wall of doubt. Leonard - Why can we move relics of saints but not di...

Patrick talks with listeners about the collapse or society and how Contraception and abortion may be a leading cause of this problem, as well as answers why priests can't get married today. Patrick continues his conversation with Jim from the end of the previous hour about the consistent breaking down of our faith in a culture that celebrates atheism and sin. Rosie - I recently separated from my b...

Patrick engages in dialog with a protestant who is considering joining the Catholic Church, discusses the morality of video games, and shares the stories of listeners who converted to the Catholic faith. Reginald - I am a protestant and I'm thinking about converting to the Catholic Church. Your show has really helped me. Patrick shares emails coming in about the topic of kids playing outside James...

Have you ever been asked this question: "Are you saved?" Maybe you felt flustered and didn't know how to respond. Can you, as a Catholic, say that you're saved? Is this scriptural?  In this podcast episode of The Patrick Madrid Show, the caller, Heather, asks whether Catholics can claim to be saved and discusses the perspective of Protestant family members who believe in "once saved, always saved....

Patrick explores the different aspects of salvation, the importance of marrying within the Catholic faith, and the challenges in interpreting Scripture. Listen as Patrick unravels the complexities of the concept of salvation in the Bible, provides insights on mixed marriages, and shares anecdotes and theological perspectives on crucial teachings. Plus, don't miss the enlightening conversation abou...

Patrick discusses St. Augustine's sermon on maintaining unity in the Catholic Church, even in the midst of scandals, and highlights its relevance to every generation. We also address the importance of cultivating virtue and the question of burial customs are explored, shedding light on their impact on eternity. We also delve into the topic of committing mortal sins and the importance of striving t...

We discuss the biblical definition of a nation and its historical context, as well as the importance of reading and understanding the original texts of the Bible. Additionally, we address listener questions on a variety of subjects, including divorce, raising children, and the perpetual virginity of Mary.  Terence - How does the Church define what a nation is? Some popes have said to respect the p...

Patrick dives into the importance of faith, even without seeing miracles, and the role of seeking evidence alongside it. We explore helpful resources for diving deeper into Scripture, including a book recommendation and a podcast to guide your daily readings. We also address questions about the morality of using a birth control pill and the Church's stance on indulgences.  Patrick comments on yest...

From the miraculous stories of women who defied doctors' warnings about childbirth, to the profound significance of a rarely performed Mass, to the advice given to a Catholic woman facing pressure to move in with her fiancé, Patrick covers it all. Patrick comments more on John’s call from the end of the previous hour about taking birth control pills for medical reasons Katherine - Perhaps Bella's...

We discuss the challenges of dating and pressure for young women in the modern world, the importance of having a Catholic priest or deacon officiate a wedding, and the belief of Sedevacantism in the Catholic Church.  Patrick shares a couple of emails about living together before marriage Emily - I just had my 9th child at 43. in addition to NFP, I started using the ovulation test strips recommende...

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley tackles the challenging topic of evangelizing agnostics and atheists, exploring the tension that exists between their denial of God's existence and their inherent belief in meaning and purpose. Drawing from his book with Patrick, "The Godless Delusion: A Catholic Response to Modern Atheism," Ken offers insights that challenge conventional thinking and spark deep refl...

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley addresses an email from Steve who is seeking advice on remarriage after his ex-wife cheated on him and left him and their eight kids for someone else. Ken delves into the importance of seeking an annulment before entering into another marriage, as the Catholic Church upholds marriage as a sacramental bond intended to be lifelong. We also explore an intriguing excerpt...

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley dives into the fascinating topic of atheism and its relationship to human consciousness. We examine the tension that atheists face, being creations of God but denying His existence. We explore the problem of meaning and how atheists grapple with finding purpose in a worldview that denies it. Join us as we discuss the concept of unalienable rights and how belief in Go...