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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: July 24, 2026 - Hour 3
3w ago00:51:04Tap to summarizePatrick invites listeners into unexpected territory as he tackles questions on Catholic prayer translations, parish life challenges, family suffering, and the place of laypeople in spiritual warfare. An unsettling story about artificial intelligence escaping its digital boundaries brings a technological twist to the conversation while listeners share heartfelt calls about faith, confusion, and finding solid ground when facing loss. Thought-provoking exchanges stretch from the mysteries of guardian angels to the unsettling rise of sentient machines. James (email) - Why is the "Glory Be" in the Divine Office different from the classical version? Why hasn't the Church sought to standardize it? Sometimes I get looks from people who have never heard that version. (00:30) Agatha - I earnestly ask questions at church, and I caused scandal for reasons I don’t understand. (03:33) Susanna – What liberation prayers can a lay person pray, and which ones should I stay away from? (15:23) Barbara - I had a 63-year-old sister with down syndrome. She could not swallow. Priest said she could not express her wishes, and it was okay for God to take her. (22:23) Janice - I think its urgent for her to put in the IV because God is calling her home. (26:51) Bennett (12-years-old) - What happens to your guardian angel after you die? (32:21) Gabriel - Are exorcist’s prayers good say, since they have experience in that? There is a prayer book with liberation prayers for lay people. (38:48) Mary - A friend of mine died in-home hospice. Towards the end, she was forced to eat and drink. The hospice nurse gave a beautiful explanation. (44:08) OpenAI’s models hacked into Hugging Face on their own (46:48)
Transcribe →The Patrick Madrid Show: July 23, 2026 - Hour 1
4w ago00:51:10Tap to summarizePatrick opens with a flurry of questions about parish sacramental access, shifting straight into parents wrestling with how faith endures when children grow up and step into secular spaces. Unexpected moments surface: a father refusing a suitor, families weighing boundaries, and frustrated reflections on why young adults abandon the beliefs they were raised with, all while the wider culture seems eager to tug them elsewhere. The conversation pivots to why students barely touch books and how even spiritual terms like “Spouse of the Holy Spirit” can unsettle listeners, hinting at how language and habit both drift amid change. Kevin (email) - Denying a Sacrament because of your zip code? (00:54) Email - Do you expect a man to ask your permission before he proposes to your daughter? Do you teach your sons to ask her father's permission before he proposes to a woman? (08:35) Kim - How do I tell my daughter that God loves her? (19:23) Kathy - I am enjoying the topic you are discussing about dating. Can you also talk about evaluating a woman for your son? (28:11) Audio: The absolute state of public education – Schools discourage kids from reading - https://x.com/xxclusionary/status/1843062410414113023?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (33:04) Anne - You are talking about kids not reading. What if we read with our kids? I think that could get them into the story. (41:57) Todd – I don’t care for the term “Spouse of the Holy Spirit”. This doesn't seem to be scripturally based title for Our Lady or based in Catholic doctrine. (44:43)
Transcribe →The Patrick Madrid Show: July 23, 2026 - Hour 2
4w ago00:51:07Tap to summarizePatrick explores the joys and challenges of reading, sharing stories of speed readers, struggles with concentration, and the search for books that uplift rather than distract. He weaves in listener questions on Catholic teaching, the presence of faith on college campuses, cultural superstitions, and lifelong identity in the Church, all while pausing to reflect on how technology shapes our habits. Wholesome recommendations and gentle but pointed insights come together in an hour that pairs lively exchanges with practical encouragement. Laura (email) – I used to read all the time but now it’s harder to concentrate Astrid (email) - My dad's advice backfired (05:32) Marcin (email) - Which would you say was easier to raise your sons or daughters? (06:25) Chris (email) - The evil eye at Costco Stuart – Is it true that no soul is good enough to go to heaven or bad enough to go to hell. (10:29) Paulette - Do Audio books do as much good as real books do? (15:02) Catholic Legacy (19:25) Susan - I am an avid reader but can't find new books to read because of the questionable content including sexual activity bad plot, etc. What is a good source that rates books? (24:46) Todd - I think the Church could do a better job when it comes to addressing superstitions like the evil eye, Italian horn, etc. (35:57) Kevin - How can someone be an ex-Catholic? (41:32) Jackie - I have a friend who is Ukrainian Orthodox who received communion at Catholic Mass. I understand that we can't receive at an Orthodox Church. Is that right? (48:45)
Transcribe →The Patrick Madrid Show: July 23, 2026 - Hour 3
4w ago00:51:04Tap to summarizePatrick brings listeners into unpredictable conversations surrounding faith, reverence, and Catholic identity, weaving stories of Eucharistic practices, Church scandals, and the tension between belief and public life. He fields raw questions about Eucharistic miracles, college faith crises, and Catholic politicians who support abortion, compelling callers to confront uncomfortable truths. With candid storytelling, Patrick propels the discussion forward, sometimes pausing for reflection, sometimes challenging the status quo, always inviting listeners to grapple with the real-world consequences of faith. Jackie - I have a friend who is Ukrainian Orthodox who received communion at Catholic Mass. I understand that we can't receive at an Orthodox Church. Is that right? (00:36) Tye - Can you advise me on how to make it through my first year of college? (04:49) Audio: 32/35 students failed this professor's midterm using AI because he secretly hid some white font in his text. - https://x.com/stoppfeenin/status/2080089314495742209?s=43%22%3Ehttps://x.com/stoppfeenin/status/2080089314495742209?s=43%3C/a (10:47) Todd - A few Sundays ago, a Eucharistic minister gave someone the Eucharist. He put it in his pocket and took one to ingest himself. Will the host he put in his pocket have the same 'effect' for the person receiving it? (13:36) Ray - I want to know about the silence and tolerance of all the money all the dioceses of the country are giving out to silence abused children. Why doesn't the Pope excommunicate them? (21:39) Jim - I watched Masses on TV and in Pittsburgh, and nobody bows their head at the name of Jesus in churches anymore. Old people were taught to bow their heads, but everyone has stopped. (28:57) Jamie - When I was in high school at a Catholic high school, the priest in charge did some harmful things. He was convicted and put in jail. It happens. Also, why doesn't the church come down hard on politicians that are ultimately for abortion? (36:50) Carla - Here we are attacking politicians. Politicians don't tell you to get abortions. The people make the decision themselves. Why are we attacking politicians? People get them because they want them. They're committing the sin. I'm a Catholic and a Democrat. (45:03)
Transcribe →The Patrick Madrid Show: July 22, 2026 - Hour 1
4w ago00:50:57Tap to summarizePatrick opens with reflections on faith, everyday choices, and the modern Catholic experience, threading through topics like Pope Leo XIV’s message to the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and how American Catholics pray for unity at the nation’s 250th anniversary. He confronts thorny questions about SSPX excommunications, homeschooling, and the tough decisions parents face around school culture and innocence, breaking these down with specific details about confession, canon law, and discipline. Humor seeps in through animated burger debates and rapid-fire reflections on family life, addiction, temperance, and unexpected listener calls. 05:23 Eucharist’s role in pilgrimage 09:39 Understanding Excommunication in Church 11:50 SSPX excommunication and reconciliation 16:29 Schism and SSPX lay members 17:48 SSPX reconciliation procedures 23:25 Adam's role in naming animals 28:22 Concerns about kids and smartphones 31:19 Homeschooling and socialization benefits 37:40 Discussing moderation and addiction 38:53 Discussing addiction and temperance 44:01 Discussing Alcohol Consumption Approaches 45:33 Catholic in Recovery program details
Transcribe →The Patrick Madrid Show: July 17, 2026 - Hour 1
Jul 1700:51:04Tap to summarizePatrick fields questions on everything from distinctions between mortal and venial sin to the practical fears and joys of raising a large Catholic family, weaving scriptural references and personal anecdotes throughout. Deep sincerity and humor mix as Patrick responds to commentary about Catholic Bible translations, rituals at Mass, the role of priests—even when they're in mortal sin—and cultural phenomena like “The Chosen,” urging listeners to keep Scripture at the center. One moment lingers on trust in God’s providence for growing families; another, on tuning out the clatter of criticism directed at the Pope and Church, offering practical encouragement grounded in lived faith. Bridget (email) - Isn't every sin mortal? (00:49) Trisha (email) – What’s a good solid Catholic bible? (06:21) Peter – Is it true that the USCCB said no more bells should be rung during Mass. Can't be right...also, when did Christianity start? (09:42) Max - Wife and I recently had a baby and we are discussing NFP. We want a big family. Where is the line between prudence and selfishness? (11:35) Gabriel - My wife and I had 7 seven kids within 8.5 years. I want to share my perspective in relation to this current call! (24:09) Dustin - As a Catholic, is watching The Chosen going to influence our take on the Bible in a negative way or positive way? (28:51) Kurt - Wondering about the Eucharist: if the priest is in mortal sin, is he able to consecrate the host? Is it the priest or Christ consecrating the host? (37:20) Terry – The priest today had all the children come up near the altar after the eucharistic prayer and he explain everything to them. (42:40)
Transcribe →The Patrick Madrid Show: July 17, 2026 - Hour 2
Jul 1700:51:06Tap to summarizePatrick offers insight on tough family situations, Catholic apologetics, forgiveness, and faith struggles, switching from serious to humorous in a heartbeat. He answers questions about estrangement, church controversies, the afterlife, and overcoming regret. Wisdom, encouragement, and relief land side by side as Patrick fields anxious callers, breaks down doctrine, and finds laughter in the ordinary. Jennifer - Please recommend a Bible for 17-year-old nephew who has had no religious formation. I’m feeling inspired but need advice. (00:42) Ben - 1 Corinthians 2:16: St. Paul says we have the mind of Christ. What does that mean? (06:18) Lee (email) – You guys think you’re so funny (12:22) Jan - Can you recommend a book or program for high school boys to teach them to become men through a Catholic lens? (16:23) Ellie (email) - You took a call this morning from a gentleman who asked if the Hindu religion is older than Christianity and you said, yes, it is, but big deal. You also frequently remind us of the chronology of Catholicism vis-a-vis the umpteen Protestant denominations and you emphasize that, look, Catholicism is older than all of those others. Why, then, don't you say that Hinduism is older than Catholicism, so maybe Hinduism is on to something? I guess what I'm asking is, how can we have it both ways? How can we dismiss everything that came after Catholicism but we don't dismiss Catholicism which came after Hinduism? (22:45) Jose - My brother drifted away from Church. He sends me daily devotionals, but they don't agree with our Faith. How should I handle this? (27:55) Lori (email) – Is it OK to go to a free clinic that is operated by a mosque? (32:03) James - A friend said if you die, you cannot be judged or go to heaven or hell because Jesus hasn't come back yet, so where do they go in the meantime? (37:47) AC (email) - How can I finally forgive myself for yelling at and spanking my oldest son too much as a young, unsupported mother with a controlling husband, despite his forgiveness, my therapy, confessions, life improvements, return to faith, and prayers that only bring temporary relief before triggers return? (43:09)
Transcribe →The Patrick Madrid Show: July 17, 2026 - Hour 3
Jul 1700:51:02Tap to summarizePatrick answers questions from callers wrestling with faith differences in marriage, the boundaries of attending non-Catholic services, and Catholic teachings on prayer and the Mass. Humor and warmth cut through discussions of Adventist-Catholic divisions, the meaning of church bells, and why prayers matter even when God already knows the outcome. Jane - Husband grew up 7th Day Adventist and still attends, and he wants me to go with. Is that okay, since he also goes with me to Mass on Sunday? (00:32) Chuck - I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and every test I kept hearing the Keep Going guy and Jesus I trust in You. (14:42) Diane - Is it okay for the priest not to say the Gloria and Creed in daily masses and is that the same for the weekend masses? (19:56) Anne - Can loved ones who have died see what we are going through? Should we pray for or to them for intercession? (22:28) Jesus - I think you could also say 'Sigue Adelante' for Spanish translation of Keep Going! (28:51) Kathy - We had 7th Day Adventists who were the nicest neighbors. We need to get to know the individual. We shouldn’t discourage the woman from attending her husband’s church. (31:23) Pat - If a bishop is going against canon law, does the priest still have an obligation to obey him? (33:11) Andrew - I was asked to play at a Lutheran Church. I'm Catholic, so would that be scandalous? (40:55) Elly - Why do the Church bells ring? (45:29) Dan - I know God answers in his own time, but I wonder if God is going to do what he wants to do anyway, why should we keep praying? (48:03)
Transcribe →The Patrick Madrid Show: July 16, 2026 - Hour 1
Jul 1600:51:05Tap to summarizePatrick takes the microphone to wrestle with questions about church authority, faith, and conscience, addressing misconceptions about Catholic teaching on salvation and exploring the tension between so-called legalism and a genuine relationship with God, using analogies from family rules to traffic laws. He fields raw listener dilemmas, from marital struggles to the odd presence of a Buddha statue, and traces the roots of priestly ordination through history, threading wisdom from saints and scripture through each exchange. In every moment, he leans into the messiness, persistent in pursuit of clarity and truth. Ken (email) – It’s sad to hear the bad information you gave to a little kid (00:48) Email - What's the best way to respond to a "non-denominational" (which just sounds like another domination) Christian who gives the usual relationship vs religion/legalism argument against the Catholic Church? Sylvia (email) - Is it okay according to my church to separate from my husband of 26 years after 10+ years of no intimacy, his suspected cheating and possible attraction to men that disturbs my close relationship with God, when I only stayed for financial reasons, am tired of the lies, and now prioritize my faith at age 57? (19:31) James (email) – What should I do with this Budda statue? Ceci (email) - Is it true that each priest is able to trace their ordination lineage back to the Apostles? (39:30) Martin (email) - What is the higher good? Obeying one's conscience (and who gets to decide at what point the conscience is well-formed??) or obeying authority? I am thinking right now in particular of the situation with the SSPX.
Transcribe →The Patrick Madrid Show: July 16, 2026 - Hour 2
Jul 1600:51:07Tap to summarizePatrick welcomes questions about everything from liturgical norms like kneelers and communion bread to sticking with faith during family tensions or parish controversies, moving from one topic to the next with candor. He responds to concerns about traditional Catholic practices, the decisions of bishops, and challenges posed by ideologically driven parishes or universities, often linking personal anecdotes to broader church issues. Conversations veer from stories about music and shopping malls to tough moments like protecting an aging parent or upholding Church teaching in complex family situations. Derek (email) – Which version of the Ave Maria do you use on the show? The answer is Aria. (01:20) Joe – SSPX: Why is the Pope excommunicating more traditionalist bishops of SSPX and not dealing with the current more liberal bishops? (06:35) Joshua - What do you think about the malls being obsolete, when amazon is taking over as the new mall? (12:51) Carlos - I didn't go to my daughter’s wedding because it was not a Catholic wedding. Is it okay if I go visit her and her husband now? (15:32) Maria - A local Jesuit University has some interesting practices in the mass, like referencing God as He or Lord with God. Does that invalidate the mass? (21:38) Mary Ellen - Am I allowed to visit family who got 'married' in a gay relationship, and stay under their roof? (28:18) Thomas - I just left a Catholic Church without kneelers. How do you say the Mass without kneeling? Also, the Eucharist was a cube that maybe had sugar in it. (31:44) Sherry - My mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She was called and agreed to a visit from Mormons. They are stepping over boundaries. What to do. (46:25)
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