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: January 02, 2025 - Hour 3

    Patrick opens the year with spirited banter and candid exchanges, guiding listeners through faith questions on baptism, confession, and Protestant-Catholic differences, while drawing from scripture and tradition. He chats with callers wrestling with addiction and moral challenges, supporting them with clear Catholic teaching and reflecting on personal stories, prayer, and the rosary’s transformative effects. The episode weaves together heartfelt testimonies, practical advice, and even a splash of music trivia.   Patrick continues his conversation with Mark from the end of the last hour who is asking what are the differences between Catholics and Christians? (00:32) Niki - You gave me advice last year and I am happy to share that my family is coming into the Church! (15:30) Jason – I have been able to stop my porn addiction. It helps to identify the triggers that cause the temptation and try to fill the time with something else. (22:56) Sharon - I am in a 12-step program, and I work on replacing something bad with something good. Whenever I feel tempted, I go to Adoration. (32:28) JD - About watching porn, one of the things that helped me immensely was praying the Rosary. Praying to your guardian angel to eliminate those images from your memory also helps. (37:00) Yvonne - My family prays a novena. Should pray for the same thing as I did for last year, or pray for something else this year since God already knows about my other intentions? (39:34) Rose - Is it wrong for parents to circumcise their infants. Also, I know IVF is immoral, but is it moral to adopt embryos? (43:45)

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    The Patrick Madrid Show: January 01, 2025 - Hour 1

    Patrick opens with a humorous take on smartphone addiction, featuring the quirky trend of the “Methophone”—a $20 acrylic slab meant to mimic the feel of a phone for those trying to break the habit. Patrick fields calls from listeners who share strategies for stepping back from technology, discuss the challenges and benefits of simplifying their tech use, and reflect on how easy it is to get caught up in constant scrolling. Amid the laughter and practical advice, Patrick welcomes a moving call from a listener who, after fifty years away, returns to the Catholic Church inspired by the program. Through it all, Patrick keeps the conversation uplifting, entertaining, and focused on finding community, hope, and a healthier balance in everyday life.   Are you addicted to your phone? Well, there’s a new product that could be the help you’re looking for. (00:43) Todd - Smart phone Addiction Solution: Buy a flip phone and that will kick the phone addiction habit. (06:57) Brian - I just found a book called 'Isaiah' from a group called 'the Passion Translation' and I am wondering if it is Catholic? (08:28) Jeannie - I converted because of Relevant Radio. (12:33) Stephanie - I cut my phone addiction by switching to a simple flip phone. Addiction is a form of slavery. (23:28) Also, some protestant Churches have saint names, do they get them from Catholics or do they have their own saints? (30:26)) Tiffany - Smart phones: I got an apple watch instead. (38:03) Francine - I don't think Methaphone is a silly thing if it helps people. You should stop laughing about it. (42:18) John - We moved out of the city because of addiction. We see the addiction in our children. (48:50) Originally aired on 05/21/25

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    The Patrick Madrid Show: January 01, 2025 - Hour 2

    Patrick discusses the power of prayer, the challenges of faith, and the influence of technology on daily life. This hour also explores concerns about smartphone addiction, the differences in how various generations handle technology, and the need to maintain a healthy balance. Patrick answers thoughtful questions about why the Bible can be interpreted in many ways and explains the role of the Church in guiding understanding. Emotional moments include a caller’s journey through sobriety and loss, highlighting the comfort found in faith. Patrick offers encouragement and practical advice, providing listeners with support, hope, and wisdom to carry through their day.   Ellen - Can I pray the Rosary if I am not Catholic? (00:37) Elijah - My little brother would pretend he had a phone with his wallet. I think it is funny. (04:33) Matthew - There was a scholarship in Steubenville encouraging kids to not use their smart phone and to go to a dumb phone. (13:28) Carmen (email) – Why isn’t the bible crystal clear? (22:08) Patrick shares some emails that have come into the show today about cell phones and technology addiction (35:42) Mel – My boyfriend died in front of me while at the same time I was struggling to be sober from alcoholism. I give everything to God now, but I have a friend who says that I shouldn't give everything to God but rather says that it comes from me because she has a perspective that we are gods. What should I do? (46:16) Originally aired on 05/21/25

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    The Patrick Madrid Show: January 01, 2025 - Hour 3

    Patrick discusses the recent Senate bill eliminating federal taxes on tips for service industry workers and considers the effects on single parents and wait staff. He also addresses new Colorado legislation regarding “misgendering” and “deadnaming,” raising concerns about religious freedoms and state mandates. This hour features a powerful listener story of overcoming heroin addiction through methadone therapy and faith, along with calls from across the country on topics like Catholic etiquette during Eucharistic processions, the effects of technology on daily life, and handling family relationships. Patrick consistently offers honest conversation, encouragement, and practical advice for living out faith in today’s changing society.   Senate unanimously approves bill to eliminate tax on tips (00:22) Colorado House Democrats pass bill that makes "misgendering" a "discriminatory act," and can take children away from parents who "misgender" (04:35) Mark - I had a heroine addiction. I use methadone and now I am addicted to that. Is that a sin? (08:16) Patrick shares some more emails that have come into the show today about cell phones and technology addiction (22:09) Maria – The Kelly Loving Act of Colorado - There are a lot of people praying for an end to this. (26:35) Danielle – The Family Rosary has helped me through my addiction (30:47) Sheila - Thanks for the book Surprised by Truth. After reading, I understood more why I became Catholic. (33:14) Mike - Appreciated the conversation on swearing yesterday (38:13) Daniel - What can we do to make the 10-minute homily more inspiring? (42:39) Juan - How should I treat my brother-in-law who divorced my sister? (48:10) Originally aired on 05/21/25

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    The Patrick Madrid Show: December 31, 2025 - Hour 1

    Patrick confronts the surge in antisemitism, pulling no punches as he dissects both hate and misinformation circulating in society and online. Challenging Catholic perspectives on current events, he critiques the narrative on Islamophobia while amplifying stories of overlooked Christian persecution and callers wrestling with faith and conscience. Questions crash in from every angle, and Patrick moves from personal dilemmas about family gatherings to fierce warnings about mob mentality, urging listeners to choose truth over propaganda.   Audio: Charlie Kirk on the goals of Islam – https://x.com/wallstreetapes/status/1986673817750765667?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (18:00) Audio: Charlie Kirk on Jew hatred –  https://x.com/DefiyantlyFree/status/1985743202608115866 (01:59) Audio: Speaker at conference calling for Jews everywhere to be killed  https://x.com/eyakoby/status/1980977760052170812?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (04:49) Audio: Hey Jew, they hate you -  https://x.com/dahliakurtz/status/1980081355921711107?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (06:26) Audio: If you really want to understand how New York City Jews are feeling right now, listen to this – Andrew Schultz  -https://x.com/chalavyishmael/status/1986137224212062646?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ 10:03) Audio: Bill Maher on antisemitism talking with Rep. Jared Moskowitz. “Jew-hatred has CONSUMED our Party.” –  https://x.com/JewsFightBack/status/1987559228886925634?s=20 (14:55) Maura - The US Council of Catholic Bishops just released a statement on Islamophobia. Have you heard of this? (19:00) Todd - Look how much money we give to the Jewish state. Maybe that is why people are negative on the Jewish state. (27:20) Luke - My sister-in-law is openly gay and 'got married' to her girlfriend. They are having their marriage celebration after the wedding, should I go? (38:11) Sina - I am a nice Jewish girl. Patrick, you are awesome and I want to give a shout out of thanks for your response to that caller. (42:40) Originally aired on 11/12/25

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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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