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The Patrick Madrid Show
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The Patrick Madrid Show is your source for the latest in current events and contemporary issues. Join host Patrick Madrid for compelling insights, lively conversations, and encouragement for your day!
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The Patrick Madrid Show: May 22, 2026 - Hour 1
6d ago00:51:03Tap to summarizePatrick welcomes listeners into a whirlwind conversation about artificial intelligence, sparking reactions to Elon Musk’s bold predictions and candidly questioning the consequences for human purpose, work, and relationships. Unexpected calls reference pop culture, raise concerns about machines rewriting history, and wonder aloud what happens if robots take over everyday chores. As the dialogue accelerates, Patrick probes whether people will embrace robots or fiercely protect the messy beauty of real life. Audio: Elon at Davos, Within a year AI will be smarter than any human being - https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/2014424307900850512?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (00:19) Audio: Elon, “In the future, the robots will make so many robots, that they will actually saturate all human needs - https://x.com/cb_doge/status/2014400490424173041?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (05:19) Audio: Elon, "You don’t actually need school to learn anymore – https://x.com/ianmiles/status/2014322727205679426?s=20 (11:28) Reba - What is to stop AI taking over all of humanity? (13:54) Stacy - I think we need community with each other, and I think robots taking care of our elderly will only make loneliness worse (21:58) John - My wife has a severe gluten allergy and can’t receive low gluten host. She can receive the precious blood but our priest doesn’t want to resume giving it. What can I do? (25:17) John - My concern is that AI is only as good as the input. I think the vast majority of people working on AI will make it liberal based, and it will be socially to the left. I’m also concerned it will be godless. (28:58) Jackie - I think we need to interact with humans and not robots. (34:19) Miles - Who will pay for individuals being able to access AI and how will we deal with things like credit scores? (42:49) Lourdes - I caught a student cheating using AI and she got everything right. I gave her a failing grade for cheating. However, after that I let students do it because they had to read. I followed this person's career and she still did well in life. (44:11) Esmeralda - Did you ever see the series Apocalypse? I see that this is happening. (47:37) Courtney - I want a Robot. If we are going to have a robot in our house, she needs to agree with us. She will help us have more family time. (49:26) (Originally Aired on 03-18-2026)
Transcribe →The Patrick Madrid Show: May 22, 2026 - Hour 2
6d ago00:49:07Tap to summarizePatrick answers uncomfortable questions that demand clarity and real answers about family dilemmas surrounding IVF and awkward moments at Mass. He speaks straight, whether addressing baptism without parental consent, why Catholics shouldn’t receive communion in Methodist services, or confronting end-of-life trials with medical decisions. Every call sparks his candor and keeps the conversation both grounded and utterly unpredictable. Email - What is the best response to a relative who is excited to tell you that her daughter and husband are going through IVF and they have three embryos? (01:15) April - Why isn't there any historical evidence for Jesus outside of the Bible and Christian literature? (10:01) Judy (email) - There are several times during mass when people hold their hands facing up and then go even higher with their hands. I wonder where that came from and what you think. (15:28) Jim - IVF does affect medical workers too. Our sonogram technician was shaken because she said people decide which babies live and which ones die. (20:53) Rebecca - I grew up Catholic and my grandmother was Methodist, but they celebrated Communion. Was it ok for me to take Communion with them? (23:15) Anna - Does a grandparent have the authority to get grandchild baptized without parent's approval? (29:01) Patty (email) – Are you not aware that OCIA programs are flourishing? (33:21) Talina - Who created God? (35:05) Angie - My brother-in-law is declining and we are doing extraordinary means to keep him alive. Is it ok for us to stop medication. (44:08) (Originally Aired on 03-18-2026)
Transcribe →The Patrick Madrid Show: May 22, 2026 - Hour 3
6d ago00:48:59Tap to summarizePatrick responds to heartfelt listener questions about Catholic teaching, including faith and works, the fate of unbaptized infants, extraordinary medical care, and personal experiences at healing masses. His mix of scriptural insight, compassion, and candid conversation with Cyrus results in authentic exchanges, there’s compassion for the uncertain, clear explanations when doctrine feels confusing, and encouragement for those walking through grief or doubt. In the mix, Patrick reminds listeners that trust in God’s mercy and a practical approach to Catholic life matter as much as answers do. Joe – What is Eternal Life? Also, I don't see why the Church would be against grandma baptizing the baby. (01:54) Colleen - Is laying on of hands, including in the Charismatic Renewal, ok? (11:32) Teri - I want to make a comment about being slain in the Spirit. I used to be so against it and only the Holy Spirit can take you. It was the most peace I ever felt. (17:58) Kevin - My dad was in a Catholic hospital. He asked the priest if he could receive the Anointing of the Sick. The priest said no because he was Episcopalian. Could I request Masses for my father? I found out he was conditionally baptized as a Catholic. (24:11) Rob - What is the Catholic understanding of works and grace? (36:04) (Originally Aired on 03-18-2026)
Transcribe →The Patrick Madrid Show: May 21, 2026 - Hour 1
1w ago00:51:05Tap to summarizePatrick explores Catholic life amid modern challenges, answering listeners anxious about religious freedom, campus controversies, and personal faith struggles with real honesty and warmth. Calls pour in about drag shows at Catholic universities, the meaning of patron saints, and coping with animosity for simply being Catholic, while Patrick steers each conversation toward practical hope and prayer. He listens, reassures, and never dodges the discomfort, inviting everyone to face questions head-on in the ordinary swirl of daily belief. John – What do you think of freedom of religion? (00:46) Anne - I attended 16 years of Catholic school and one of their fashion shows had men dressing up in women's clothing. What can I do? (07:57) Jodi - Is there a limit to the amount of patron saints someone has? (19:01) Tracy - What is the Catholic teaching about someone in leadership that is openly gay? (25:05) Pete - I think the Catholic religion needs to confront these Catholic universities about their LGBTQ agendas. (38:01) Claudia - We have to remember that this LGBTQ agenda is spiritual warfare and we need to pray. (43:20) Yon - I am having a hard time focusing on my spirituality. Do you have any suggestions? (47:42)
Transcribe →The Patrick Madrid Show: May 21, 2026 - Hour 2
1w ago00:51:06Tap to summarizePatrick explores the history and challenges of the Catholic Church in Mexico, tracing the shift from a nearly universal Catholic identity to intense government persecution and connecting Enlightenment influences to these dramatic changes. Listeners call with personal stories of family resistance during the Cristero era, while questions about sacraments, faith routines, and the Vatican’s handling of Church matters in China prompt frank exchanges. In the midst of heavy history, Patrick debates Catholic comedians, workplace faith moments, and why keeping memories alive matters for everyone listening. Tony - Today is the Feast of the Cristeros. What is the connection between the Cristeros and Enlightenment? Here’s a link to Patrick’s talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z__ti5BiQz0 (00:55) Here’s a link to Patrick and Fr. Schmitz’s debate: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtRkdoF_siY Zoila – The grandmother of a friend carried ammunition to the Cristeros in Mexico. (31:35) Tim (email) – I told a young man he can only be baptized once. Did I do the right thing? (38:08) Anne - I am on Day 46 of a novena. Do I have to start my novena over if I missed a day? (43:43) Irene - Where does the Church stand with the CCP in China electing bishops? (47:17)
Transcribe →The Patrick Madrid Show: May 21, 2026 - Hour 3
1w ago00:51:04Tap to summarizePatrick responds directly to listeners, offering guidance on spirituality, relationships, and daily challenges through heartfelt exchanges and practical wisdom. Questions range from Catholic teaching on end-of-life care and feeding tubes to the nuances of physical attraction in marriage, and the risks parents might encounter in family court or when trusting neighbors. Faith, experience, and a willingness to address the tough stuff keep the conversation real and, at times, unexpectedly moving. Irene – Why hasn’t anyone spoken out against the CCP in China electing bishops? (00:28) Judy (email) – If there’s a problem with a Catholic school, I would go to the bishop. Maria (email) – Should I let my daughter babysit for a family that practices yoga? Maria - I am a single woman in my 40s. How much physical attraction do I need to find a holy spouse? (10:34) Paul (email) - How do I go about finding a spiritual director? (22:58) Tim - I had to talk my wife into marrying me. (26:47) Rose – Is it a sin if you can't concentrate during the Rosary? (29:22) Ted - You said you are not a spiritual advisor, but I think you are to me. I say you are my spiritual advisor when people ask where I get my advice from. Should I not say that anymore? (33:50) Mary – My father is in the ICU. Does the Catholic Church approve of putting someone on a feeding tube? (40:46) Matt - No Christian legal expert would help me because they didn’t want to get involved in family court. (46:53)
Transcribe →The Patrick Madrid Show: May 20, 2026 - Hour 1
1w ago00:51:04Tap to summarizePatrick opens the hour reflecting on the impact of simply asking for help, sparked by a story about Steve Jobs at twelve, then shifts seamlessly from questions about Catholic college choices to the moral considerations of AI tools like ChatGPT. He answers a listener wrestling with where to find hope in a world full of suffering, explores purgatory and eternal life in a memorable call, and weaves in practical insights for faith, whether at home or behind bars. Audio: Steve Jobs on the power of asking for help - https://x.com/Rainmaker1973/status/2056784257431785744?s=46 (00:33) Rosendo (email) – Can our kids attend Christian colleges because my daughter wants to get her degree in nursing (06:08) Lena (email) - Is using ChatGPT a sin? (10:41) Tracy - In Purgatory, could the holy souls actually be floating around among us as people and we just don't understand or are they in a different dimension? (19:51) Matthew - My nephew is in prison. Are there any books that I could recommend to him? He doesn't know much about religion. (31:27) David (email) - In a country that is increasingly skeptical of helping people where do you see Him? In a country that only rewards brutality in spirit, money, and power where do you find Jesus? (39:20) Michael (email) – Where’s your movie list? (45:45)
Transcribe →The Patrick Madrid Show: May 20, 2026 - Hour 2
1w ago00:51:05Tap to summarizePatrick questions how double income households shifted from option to requirement, links taxation and property ownership to this loss of family leisure, and weighs both spiritual and practical responses. Listeners raise honest struggles: a puzzling job reference, the wording of the Our Father, and whether God ever truly leads us into temptation. Audio: Double-income household started as an option but quickly became an obligation – Rory Sutherland - https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/2039406825875841472?s=20 (00:24) Jorge (email) – This world will have suffering, but He also promises to give us strength (06:18) Nancy (email) - There was a guest on last night's Family Rosary Across America (forgive me for not remembering his name) who said, during the Our Father, "do not lead us into temptation" instead of "and lead us not into temptation." (10:25) James - Two Fish are swimming along in the ocean and encounter another fish going in the opposite direction… (12:23) Jo (email) – What place is being prepared for us? (18:19) Harvey - How do you translate the part of the Our Father that says 'Lead us not into temptation'? (20:18) Maria - In Spanish, it says 'do not allow us to fall into temptation'. (26:57) Email – My former employer isn’t responding to calls or emails looking for references about me (32:45) Carlo - What does it mean when Jesus told his disciples to pray that they not undergo the test? (35:08) Gary (email) – I had my first confession in 58 years because of you. (45:21)
Transcribe →The Patrick Madrid Show: May 20, 2026 - Hour 3
1w ago00:51:04Tap to summarizePatrick answers listener questions about whether loved ones in heaven notice our lives, discusses Zoroastrianism, clarifies Catholic terminology, addresses generational sin and curses, and responds thoughtfully to real stories from callers exploring faith, church history, and spiritual struggles. Ellie (email) - How soon do our deceased loved ones know that we have died? (00:40) Joseph - I can prove that UFO's and flying saucers are demonic. Dylan - What is Zoroastrianism and how does it compare to Christianity? (08:36) Laurie - Two sides of my family were fighting over what kind of Christian they should be? My family decided to become Lutheran. Am I under any kind of sin because of my ancestors? (21:02) Patricia - Are generational curses real? (38:18) Agnes - How can you explain the three kings following the star? How did they know? (44:59) Lewis - Do you know anything about the Espiritualismo Trinitario Mariano religion? (48:11)
Transcribe →The Patrick Madrid Show: May 19, 2026 - Hour 1
1w ago00:51:04Tap to summarizePatrick begins with Father James Brent’s encouragement to absorb and ponder Scripture deeply, then reflects on scientific studies about animal intelligence, particularly why apes never ask questions while even young children do which raises profound questions about the soul. Patrick brings in Chris Pratt’s outspoken faith and Marco Rubio’s deep assessment of the Catholic Church’s impact on American history, weaving together spiritual insight, real-life questions, and public witness in unexpected, sometimes even joyful bursts. Audio: As we receive the word of God with our faith, our souls come alive with Fr. James Brent - https://x.com/dominicanfriars/status/2054689776645677258?s=46 (01:14) Apes don’t ask questions - https://x.com/anishmoonka/status/2054558279775240554 (07:13) Martin (11-years-old) - What does this verse from Matthew mean where nations rise against nations? (09:07) Audio: Chris Pratt “you take a risk being vocal” Matthew 5:14 — “A city on a hill cannot be hidden” - https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/2056479303370490228?s=46 (16:01) Audio: Marco Rubio on the Catholic Church in America - https://x.com/Sachinettiyil/status/2053609739716632987?s=46 (22:44) Daniel (13-years-old) - My teacher said there is no sin that God can't forgive. I always thought that it was blasphemy against the Holy Spirit that could not be forgiven. (29:58) Patrick reads and responds to an email from a daughter who has been put in a precarious position (37:57) Deacon Mike (email) - A young mother wants to baptize her child but her anti-Catholic, Protestant husband is very much against it. I’m unsure how to advise her. (45:46)
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