The Patrick Madrid Show

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’s presence in the Old Testament.   Tony - You say we have to agree with the Catechism. Which paragraph do we agree with when it comes to the death penalty? (00:55) Becky - We are voting on repealing abortion in Missouri. I heard that we should vote no on this because it doesn't completely repeal abortion. (09:15) Kip (email) – My friend says purgatory is nowhere in the bible and indulgences were made up by Catholics to get rich (21:03) Bob - If God is present to all time was one of the three visitors to Abraham, Jesus? (27:35) Richard - MTV was the most immoral stuff on television. I don't know what you are talking about. (36:20) Mike - If we support the death penalty and an innocent person is executed, are we morally culpable? (40:44) Efrank - Today is the last day of the 40 days of Lent. Could I just pray during Holy Week without going to Mass? (47:42)

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 keeps listeners grounded while challenging them to move forward.   Adelso (email) - hen did Catholicism first become known in the United States? Additionally, when did Islam become known here in the USA? (00:50) Preston (email) - How do you know when you’ve found a good mate? Do I need to convert before I’ll ever find someone for me? What do I need to do to be a good husband and father? (04:41) Cindy - Why did the Catholic Church get rid of closed Confessionals? (11:45) Robert -You only gave 50% of the answer to Preston’s email. I think this guy needs to make himself more marketable to women. (15:11) Anthony - My life-long friend committed suicide yesterday. What can I do? (21:29) Barbara - I think the bishops keep confusing legal and illegal immigration. I think Illegals are breaking the law. I see illegal immigrants as committing mass thievery. (32:02) Anna - On the gentleman who wants to meet someone: It’s important for men to be clean cut. Is he presenting himself in a clean manner. This is what I say as a mother and grandmother. (37:57) Sylvia - What do I do once I complete a First Friday devotion? (39:51) Carl (email) - On a rebroadcast of your show I head you mention that Lents concludes with the completion of the Mass of the Lords Supper on Holy Thursday…does that mean I can hit the In and Out Burger drive-thru on Good Friday? (46:58)

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’s curiosity about Jesus calling people “gods” sparks a biblical explanation tangled with a look at Mormon teaching. Wonder appears with questions about who made God, or the purpose behind suffering, and Patrick considers reason, faith, and the simple realities of human limitation, drawing from scripture and practical examples with warmth and openness.   Elena - For a very long time I could not find proof of my Baptism so I could start Catechism classes. I found it. Do I need to get married through the Catholic Church. Will I go to hell? Ed - Will God put a person outside of human time so that prayers that are said for person will make a difference. Is this true?  (11:31) Sean - The Bible reading says that 'you are gods'. How is it that human beings are gods? (21:42) Nancy - I am not a believer of any kind. How does a rational person believe that God created the earth by speaking? (28:31) Jorge – I’m not a bad sinner. When I die, will I go to purgatory? (39:17) Jonathan – What are the 7 Dolors of Mary? (46:19)

Patrick answers calls from parents navigating tough Bible passages with young kids, shares advice on the actual end date of Lent, and recommends spiritual classics like The Way of the Pilgrim, tying it all back to daily Catholic life. Between practical answers and deep spiritual reflections, Patrick blends ordinary moments with big questions, keeping everything honest, thoughtful, and lively.   Carlos - If you have irritable bowel syndrome, can you be dispensed from fasting on Good Friday? (00:46) Ellen (email) - What's the big deal with going from Abram to Abraham? When does Lent end? (06:44) Sally (email) - Ever notice how anti-Catholic evangelicals still use our dates for Easter and Christmas? (11:03) Dan - Is there a place in the Bible that says we can physically feel the weight of prayers? (13:38) John - My daughter wants to learn more about the gruesome parts of the Bible. She is 5 years old. How can I go about this? (18:22) Ronnie - Why did God change Abram's name to Abraham? (23:01) Rick - The Way of The Pilgrim seems to be more of an Eastern Orthodox book. Can you recommend this for a Catholic? (37:36)

Patrick answers listeners who grapple with faith, confession, and Catholic mysteries, offering concrete guidance and heartfelt encouragement as he moves from the depths of repentance to the trials of daily prayer and surrender. He fields questions about confession’s boundaries, the heart of Fatima’s message in modern life, and what choosing trust through suffering really means. As the conversation turns, a caller wonders if prayer is enough, but Patrick’s response is clear—keep going.   Jim - Is it possible that a priest could say I won't grant you absolution until you go the police after you confess a serious crime? (01:33) Anna – What are your thoughts on the Our Lady of Fatima book by Thomas Walsh. The message confuses me. (09:06) Willie - Jesus descended to Abraham's bosom, but what happened to people in the Old Testament like Enoch and Elijah? Did they go to heaven? (21:55) Barbara - Can you explain the Surrender Novena to me? How can I accept letting the Lord take care of everything. (35:03) Nancy – How long was Christ on the cross? (45:26)

Patrick answers heartfelt calls about everything from praying the Rosary behind the wheel to whether a spray bottle baptism counts. He threads together practical advice about faith in daily life, breaks down scriptural puzzles like the identity of the Nephilim, and even shares flashes of his own spiritual journey. Soldiers facing battles, challenging Church teachings, and questions on church law all surface, and Patrick meets each one with candor and a steady presence.   Barb - I heard it is wrong to say a Rosary while making dishes or soup. Do you have any thoughts on this? (00:37) April - Why are there giants in the Bible? (03:57) George - I am a Vietnam Veteran. I remember getting absolution before going into battle but what if you die in battle without going to confession? (10:05) Andrew - I am a Protestant Hospice chaplain. I listen to your show to support my Catholic hospice patients. Nevada is another state that requires pastors and priests to report. (17:24) Brian - How do I speak of answering yes to God's call? How did you get to do what you are doing now from being an apologist to a radio host? (21:13) Steven - The Priest can't break the seal of Confession.  I thought the priest could report it if he gave counseling to someone outside of Confession. (32:54) Jake - Can you use a spray bottle for baptism? (38:13) Sal - When Jesus was carrying his cross, he stopped and talked with the women. He told them not to cry for me. What period of time was Jesus warning them about? (41:32) David – What does it mean to believe on the name of Jesus? (45:22) Lisa - John 6:60 is when some of the disciples fell away from Jesus. Is this a useful point to bring up in debate with Protestants? What is your thought on this and also in relation to the Mark of the Beast? (47:40)

Patrick explores faith’s practical questions through honest listener interactions, offering ways to handle suffering and confession, even as he gently challenges assumptions about spiritual maturity and everyday life. He addresses marriage struggles, the pain of regret, and the hope found in sacramental practices, always weaving in wisdom from Catholic tradition and lived experience. Queries about family, intention in prayer, and different Catholic rites receive thoughtful, sometimes surprising responses that linger well beyond the broadcast.   Breanna (email) - What is the proper way to offer suffering up? (00:44) Chris (email) – Protestants go to hell? I must have misheard or misunderstood what you said. Thank you for clarifying it. (13:29) Stephanie (email) - The Church keeps drilling it into my head - go to Confession, go to Confession, go to Confession. Even if I don't really have anything to confess? (18:50) Rosie - My husband let me know he is leaving and I am pregnant with my 4th child. He said the only way he will stay is if we use contraceptives. What can I do? (28:41) Dustin - You were talking about liturgical rites yesterday. How many rites are there? (39:02 Lisa - Did you have any recommendations on Catholic homeschooling program? (43:27) Sylvia (email) – My husband is very verbally and physically abusive, but I stay with him because I’m Catholic.  (44:52)

Patrick answers questions about raising faith-driven kids, honest struggles with temptation, and the complexities of sacramental life, weaving real stories and sharp responses with a quick sense of humor. His conversations with parents and young adults press into everything from college challenges and liturgical questions to forgiveness, purity, and the mystery of spiritual warfare, all without shying away from the rawness of redemption or everyday frustrations.   Jenna - As a mom of 7, I think it is beautiful that a man called in wanting a chaste woman. (01:21) Lisa (email) – This brings to mind Rahab. Rehab was chosen by God to be in the lineage of Christ. How amazing how he loves to redeem us. (05:46) Alexis (email) - This poor guy has a preference! He wants a certain type of woman who has lived a certain type of life. Good on him!  (06:48) Email - My husband had a pornography addiction prior to marriage for which he sought counseling at that time. I think we both assumed at the time we were married that he would be free from that addiction, but it has persisted for the last 15 years of our marriage. (07:30) Mark (email) - Why, during Mass, do we use a "Responsorial" Psalm rather than just reading the Psalm as they are in Scripture?  (10:27) Jamie – I think it’s wonderful for a young man to try and find a pure young woman (12:35) Ben - Can you get married in a Church that has the tabernacle off to the side? (18:59) Joe - How can I identify attacks from demons? I feel like going to Confession is similar to identifying the presence of the devil. What do you think? (22:29) Al - After we go to Reconciliation, are we going to be judged for all of the forgiven sins that we committed? (33:41) Jeremy - What are your thoughts about a popular exorcist priest saying that demons can interject thoughts into the mind? (38:33)

Patrick starts the hour with a sharp analogy about spiritual perseverance, linking everyday distractions to the struggle between temptation and encouragement. Calls pour in as listeners wrestle with questions about demons, intrusive thoughts, church customs, family duties, and difficult parish gossip. Patrick brings Saints, classic books, and real stories, answering plainly, sometimes with humor, sometimes with hard truth, and always urging listeners to keep moving forward.   Patrick continues his conversation with Jeremy from the end of the last hour about if demons can interject thoughts into your mind (02:19) Bobbie - Why is the Annunciation not a Holy Day of Obligation? (12:11) Tonya - Exorcism films always seem to show poor families. Why don't we see rich people being attacked? I have doubts about exorcism. (18:32) Charles - How does our obligation of obedience to our parents change in adulthood? I am thinking about this because I am a parent now. (23:49) Annie - After mass on Sunday, our Church has coffee and donuts. I always hear the servers gossiping about each other and Church members. What can I say? Should I talk to pastor? (28:03) Serena - My son won’t speak to me anymore. It is heartbreaking. What can I do? (36:25)           Scott - My family member married a virgin. Marrying a virgin is not always ideal, I think. I believe he overlooked a lot of issues with the person he married. (43:00) Joanna - How do I respectfully ask my mother-in-law to stop gossiping? (46:54)

Patrick jumps into the wild news of AI-generated music pulling in millions of dollars on streaming platforms, sparking debate about what’s really honest or creative anymore. Listeners call in with questions on everything from church rules for interfaith marriages to why God prefers faith and hiddenness over grand reveals, and Patrick pulls from scripture and church teaching, offering clear yet heartfelt responses with the occasional grin.   Patrick does not like broccoli! (00:32) Man pleads guilty to $8 million AI-generated music scheme (04:14) Josh - I have a question about salvation. What will happen to my wife and daughters who aren’t Catholic? (10:53) Kakette - I don't have an issue with AI music if it is beautiful. What is the problem with having AI generated music? (21:48) Angela - My son is getting married next month. He got a dispensation but the priest objects to performing the mass. What can we do? (28:21) April - Why doesn't God just show his power and reveal himself like He did in the Bible? (36:39) Fran - I am attending the OCIA classes as a supporter and yesterday in class the teacher said that Confirmation wipes sin away. Is this correct? (43:22) Alex - At what point does AI become plagiarism? What if I use it to write a sermon? (46:57)