The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick gives practical guidance for Catholics facing challenging conversations with Mormon missionaries, unpacking the "Great Apostasy" claim and recommending specific resources for those discussions. He welcomes Tim Glemkowski, who shares candid thoughts about his new show, family life, and staying faithful amid modern pressures. Throughout, Patrick fields calls on being denied Communion on the tongue, whether moderate drinking or marijuana use is sinful, and what type of baptism gift to give a Protestant teen.   Todd (email) – I feel the entire Legislative Branch has failed in their mission (01:51) Email from Texas – LDS and the great apostasy (04:17) Article by Patrick Madrid: Why Catholics Reject the Mormon “Great Apostasy” Theory - https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/why-catholics-reject-the-mormon-great There’s a new show coming to Relevant Radio: The Tim Glemkowski Show. Tim stops by to talk to Patrick about what his new show is all about. Premieres on Monday at 12:30pm Central!  (12:45) Maria - I was denied Holy Communion on the tongue. What should I say in response to this? (20:10) Jessica - Why is drinking, smoking marijuana, or cigarettes not a sin? Isn't self-harm a sin? (27:38) Is Drinking Alcohol a Sin? What the Bible Actually Says About Wine, Strong Drink, and Drunkenness – by Patrick Madrid - https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/is-drinking-alcohol-a-sin Joshua - What is the focal point in a Catholic Church supposed to be? (38:01) Meredith - What gift should I give to a non-Catholic for a Protestant Baptism? (44:22)

Patrick explores faith questions, responding to listeners with Scripture, tradition, and personal reflections. He tackles topics like Jesus’ suffering, the Catholic view of salvation, practical fasting advice, and recommends books for deeper understanding. Conversations range from probing theological mysteries to the everyday challenges faced by believers.   Email – Why would Jesus have to suffer? (00:53) Lisa – Couldn’t Jesus have done it a different way? (13:23) Patrick recommends and shares some passages from “The Incarnate Lord: A Thomistic Study in Christology” by Thomas Joseph White OP (18:48) Penny - I am reading Frank Sheed's “Theology For Beginners”. How do I read multiple books at one time? (25:45) Rick - Jesus says, “Today you will be with me in paradise” and he also rose in three days. Can you explain how those statements are consistent with what we belief? (29:54) Felix - Do Protestants make it to heaven? (33:42) Richard - If Jesus wasn't crucified, what would have happened? What if God knew that Jesus would have been accepted by everyone? (42:55) David - My family is stressed out due to job changes. It's hard for me to focus on my Lenten fast. What can I do? (45:47)

Patrick answers heartfelt calls on fasting during personal turmoil, interfaith marriage worries, and what it truly means to follow Christ amid conflicting family and church influences. He unpacks Catholic teachings on debt, the priesthood of Melchizedek, and salvation outside the Church, often folding in passionate reflections on Protestant and Catholic divisions. Raw emotion surges as stories mix with doctrine, creating an atmosphere of both encouragement and tough truth.   Patrick continues his conversation with David, talking about how hard it is to stick with Lenten promises in the unrelenting fog of heavy stress (00:29) Maria - Is it a sin to go into debt? (03:47) Mary - My daughter-in-law has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She always flips the script. How can I be charitable in this situation? (06:39) Jeff - You were talking about Protestant's being saved. I am concerned because I have some great Protestant friends. (11:27) Hugo - What is the will of the Father? (21:06) Vanessa - Protestants say different sacraments are just symbols. How is that not against us? (33:01) Chuck - What is the priesthood of Melchizedek? Jesus became a priest of Melchizedek after he rose from the dead. (41:13) Bridget - My adult Catholic son said he would marry a good Christian Protestant woman. How can I guide my son? (46:26)

Patrick answers questions about Holy Communion, mortal sin, and concupiscence, all while sharing personal stories and practical advice with callers from all walks of life. Genuine curiosity sparks conversations about reverence at Mass, the role of the Holy Spirit, and Marian doctrine. Complex theology, everyday faith, odd moments at the altar; Patrick brings it all together, offering clarity and encouragement.   Laura (email) - How should we react after receiving the eucharist? (01:01) Paul - When you commit a mortal sin, does the Holy Spirit leave you? (09:17) Kip - I am an acolyte studying to become a deacon. During Communion, one of the people came up to me with two hosts. What should I have done? (17:17) Michelle - People that don't take the Blood of Christ really upsets me. What are your thoughts? (21:37) Patrick article: You're Not Getting All of Jesus? The Gasp-Inducing Question About Holy Communion That Even Some Lifelong Catholics Misunderstand - https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/youre-not-getting-all-of-jesus (26:42) Anna - Did Mary have concupiscence? (27:52) Connie (email) – Are hunger and tiredness a form of concupiscence?  (38:15) Gwen (email) - Orthodox say they were the original Christian Church established by Jesus, Himself. I say Catholicism was. What is the truth? (42:31) Victor - My mother is in the final stages of life. She has had mental illness for decades. Would it be advisable to have her receive the Extreme Unction (the anointing of the sick) sacrament again? (46:18)

Patrick offers guidance on Catholic teachings regarding confession, anointing of the sick, and honoring loved ones through burial and cremation, weaving in practical advice and Church doctrine with his signature warmth and empathy. Plus, listeners share personal journeys of faith, seek advice on improving their prayer life, and explore the mysteries of suffering and redemption.   Kathy – The Abortion Pill Rescue Network (01:09) Delphi (email) - Just pretend that you HAD to be something other than Catholic. Not counting Episcopalian, which denomination would you choose? (06:41) Jesusita - I struggle with forgiving my father. I need help. How can I do this? What resources does the Church offer? (08:28) Kyle (email) – Do you have any recommendations on how to improve my personal prayer life? (13:58) Marie - My oldest sister passed away two years ago. I recently obtained some of her ashes. Can I bury her ashes? (22:27) Mary Jo – What is a victim soul? (24:31) Meredith (15-years-old) - I went to my first Confession and felt rushed. Was it valid? (29:46) Alex (email) – Is it recommended that Catholics be buried in a Catholic cemetery? (34:59) Alan (email) - I have a nephew who was cremated, and they divided up his ashes amongst siblings and parents. I am worried about his soul, but what about St Maximilian Kolbe? Were his ashes buried in a common grave? (37:07) Jan - I was not blessed with a child, but I will say this, when I hold my dog and look into those adoring, trusting, beautiful eyes, I think I glimpse exactly what you were talking about when you referred to your youngest grandchild Pat - Is Anointing of the Sick for the elderly appropriate? (39:59) Linda - Would it be appropriate to be buried with my husband? (44:52) Lisa - I am a lifelong Catholic and don't understand why Jesus had to suffer and die as he did. Why couldn't God just correct the bad? (46:36)

Patrick answers questions about the Catholic Sacrament of the Sick, sorting through misconceptions while offering personal anecdotes, listener stories, and practical advice on everything from handling blessed objects to struggles with faith and prayer. He fields heartfelt stories of addiction, mental health, and spiritual journeys, linking Catholic teaching, scriptural wisdom, and honesty as he responds to complex issues, including who can receive communion and how saints perceive our prayers.   Cindy – Shouldn’t those who are alcoholics still be allowed the Anointing of the Sick? (00:32) Bianca - I just converted to Catholicism and was really sick last year. I believe Anointing of the Sick helped me when I had stroke. (05:05) Rita - What do I do with old Saint Joseph medals and other items that have been blessed when I want to get rid of them? (11:50) John - My understanding of prayer is that only God can hear our thoughts. Do we need to pray to saints verbally because they can't hear it? (17:00) Article by Patrick Madrid: Any Friend of God’s Is a Friend of Mine: The Biblical Case for the Intercessory Role of Mary and the Saints - https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/any-friend-of-gods-is-a-friend-of Mark – What do you think about what Tom Zimmer said about Donald Trump in 1980? (20:31) Mary - Is there more than one kind of Sacrament of the Sick? At our Church, anybody with a sickness is invited to come. (27:22) Susan - I used God's name in vain. Do I need to go back to Confession? (30:40) Monica - I found someone's ashes at a Thrift store. We ended up organizing burial of these ashes. (35:54) Norman - I was struggling with Transubstantiation. They are telling me to take Communion but I feel hypocritical about it. What do I do? (38:26)

Patrick explores a viral exchange claiming an AI would convert to Christianity, reading out the AI’s arguments for faith and then questioning their authenticity with sharp skepticism. The conversation veers into the quirks of AI responses, faith’s complexity, with Patrick pushing past surface answers and testing the tech directly.   Patrick and Cyrus talk about the very quick pass A.I. chat programs are evolving. (00:48) “I asked Claude if it Would Convert to Christianity—Here's What It Said” - https://x.com/BitcoinUndisc/status/2030517880689766618 (02:23) Patrick and Cyrus ask Claude if it really wrote this statement. (20:43) James - My adult daughter, in her mid-20s, is not going anywhere in life. I am unhappy with how she is treating her mother. How can I handle this without making it worse? (35:19) Grace - One of my older daughters, who is 36 and living under our roof, met a young man online and says she won’t get married in the Catholic Church and doesn't believe in the Catholic faith. What can we do? (41:21)

Patrick answers listener questions about family struggles, moral decisions, faith and science, and Church authority, offering honest guidance rooted in Catholic teaching. The episode jumps from emotional calls on elder care and ethical dilemmas to sharp debates about sacraments and tradition, then pivots to engaging commentary on how faith interacts with scientific thinking, sharing insights from bishops and Catholic scholars.   Emily – Do I have an obligation to help my grandmother who might be being exploited? (00:33) Eleanore - What is the boundary for parents to allow their kids to get piercings. Is it a sin for us to allow this? (07:46) Joanna - If priest can celebrate Mass in mortal sin, why can’t a lay person receive in a state of mortal sin? (14:48) Patrick share’s Bishop Earl Fernandes’ article, “Faith and Science Are Not Enemies — and Young People Need to Hear It”  (20:31) Clancy - I asked Grok the question: “Who is more faithful to Jesus Christ, Eastern Orthodoxy or Catholicism” (38:04) Granger - Where do you get the rule of faith in the Bible? If I say tradition, isn’t that like saying the same thing? (46:17)

Patrick takes listeners through questions of tradition and scriptural authority, responding directly to callers wrestling with Calvinist perspectives, confession in Orthodox churches, and the moral limits of self-sacrifice and war. He pulls in personal stories, sharp debate memories, and practical advice about the Eucharist and confession, threading clarity through every response.   Patrick continues his conversation with Granger, from the end of the last hour, talking about where tradition gets its authority (00:21) John - Can my Catholic son go to an Orthodox Church for a Confession? (16:11) Anne - I wondered where I could look in the Catechism or somewhere else about ending my life by donating vital organs? (21:46) Sandra - A consecrated host fell on the floor. The communicant picked it up, but the spot on the floor was not covered. (34:52) Steven - Can you compare Matthew 5:28 and supporting a war that is unjust as defined by the Catholic Church? For example, is it a sin to support a war in my thoughts? (38:00) Reuben - I love Relevant Radio and I listen every day! (47:04)

Patrick answers real questions, sometimes raw, sometimes philosophical, about faith, technology’s pressures on youth, and the messy reality of supporting family amid major decisions.   Elizabeth (email) – I love the Catholic faith, LOVE it. That said, it drives me crazy, because one priest says one thing, another priest says another thing, parishioners contradict each other, and I end up getting all mixed up. (01:40) Karen - Have you heard about Bella Dodd. Is she the reason that thousands of Communist priests got into the priesthood? (17:18) Patrick shares an email and comments on the challenges young people have with smart phones and “The Message” constantly being shoved onto them (27:26) Daniel - How can I think through the objection that laws like gravity, and thermodynamics, are not caused in and of themselves? (32:25) Molly - My brother is living with his girlfriend and is almost engaged. How can I help him? (45:40)