The Patrick Madrid Show Relevant Radio

Patrick delves into NFL player Harrison Butker's commencement address, sparking a rich discussion on modern societal values and women's roles. He shares powerful excerpts from the speech, tackles audience reactions, and clarifies misconceptions about women's education. Patrick explores the balance between personal fulfillment and traditional family roles, and stresses the importance of raising both men and women to uphold respect and dignity.

 


Patrick shares and comments on Harrison Butker’s Benedictine College commencement address (01:05)
Colleen (email) – Shares her perspective on women's education and autonomy
David - What does it mean to “lead us not into temptation” in the Our Father? (16:03)
Teresa - Has the word “Oracle” always been in the bible or is was that word added in later translations? (23:01)
Bob - Do you know what Saint Jude's mother's relationship was with Mary? (29:15)
Lan Phuong - If someone is suffering on earth and then dies and goes to purgatory, does he have any time to rest between death and purgatory? Or does he need to go straight to purgatory without rest from pain? (35:54)
John - Do you think Martin Luther would be a Catholic if he were alive today? (43:05)

Patrick uncovers how the culture of indecision, immaturity, and the pervasive issue of online pornography are wreaking havoc on finding meaningful connections. He also points out the absurdities of AI dating apps and the importance of putting down our phones to build genuine human relationships.

 


Kelly - Everything you said about Butker's speech was 100% right. I think that most men do not want to take care of women and wives. Men don't want to be real men now days. (00:36)
Audio: Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd says the future of dating is having your AI date other people's AI and recommend the best matches for you to meet (07:57)
Mary Lou - I have experienced what Kelly is talking about. I struggle to trust that men will take care of me because of my experience. (12:35)
Catharine – Many men have an addiction to pornography and alcohol. How can we help the next generation not fall into the same traps?
Steve - People need to get hit in the head hard with the truth. (24:31)
Michelle - I was a veteran, had a corporate job, and didn’t know what was happening to my family. I then decided to homeschool my kids
Elizabeth (email) – We need a show like this!
JoAnne - I really loved the speech that Butker gave! I am a college Counselor and I think we need more of his speeches (38:12)
Mary - Vocation of Women: I think that the identity of women is not just in the home but they can contribute to society also. (43:37)
Lizeth - I was asked to be the godmother to a Catholic who is not practicing. How can I talk with her about coming back to the faith and raise her kids right? (46:19)

This hour showcases heartfelt listener interactions, starting with an array of emails both criticizing and praising the show. Patrick and Cyrus discuss critical parenting challenges related to children's smartphone addiction and offer practical advice on managing and restricting phone usage. We hear moving stories from listeners like Sam, who reflects on the rewards of his 60-year marriage, and Gene, who shares his transformative journey from disagreeing with Patrick to embracing the show's values.

 


Patrick and Cyrus share emails about how impactful the show is and how important it is not to give children cell phones
Sam - My wife and I have been married 60 years. We made an agreement that she would be a stay at home mom. It worked out well. (12:33)
Gene - You and I debated about IVF a few years ago and I didn't like you for a while. Later, when we were struggling to conceive, you helped us out a lot. (15:40)
Kim - I stayed at home with my kids but I worked from home as a preschool teacher. It worked well right away but eventually the business took over my attention with my kids. I wish I had stopped when they entered school. (26:40)
Penny - Helping kids with phone addiction. (36:10)
Amelia - Sometimes Catholic media paint the picture that you can do motherhood and have a career both at 100%.
Gabriel - I struggled working in the sports industry so I could relate with what Butker is going through (44:55)
Dave - I grew up in the situation where mom was the day care provider. To me, it was like having a giant extended family

Patrick tackles a critical topic for Catholic parents – the growing influence of public school ideologies on our kids. He discusses alternatives like homeschooling, Catholic schools, and even summer camps to help maintain strong faith foundations.

 


Melinda French Gates Is Resigning From the Gates Foundation (00:43)
Patrick reads and responds to an email about corresponding with prison inmates (09:37)
Email – My son wants to go to public high school because of the social aspects, but I want to home school him. What should we do? (29:22)
Patrick and Cyrus talk about raising kids and the struggles of teaching them the truth in a world that pushes so many lies (39:00)

Patrick has an inspiring conversation with 21-year-old Isaac from Wisconsin. Isaac shares his journey navigating the challenges of remaining virtuous in a public high school, the importance of community, and finding strength in his faith. He also talks about his path to adulthood, including a new relationship and an exciting apprenticeship. It's a testament to the power of strong values and support systems.

 


Louise – Question about valid marriages
Isaac (21-years-old)- I went to public high school and I wanted to mention that the sexual impurity was very rampant (07:56)
Thomas - How can I best talk with a female about wearing modest clothing?
Patrick reads and responds to an email from Mark who said he got something wrong about sacramental marriages (21:07)
Brad - My company is open to starting an interfaith group to help people get to know each other. I was thinking about helping with this group. Is that smart and how should I do it? (22:08)
Conrad - I have 7 adult kids and only two are still practicing and one of them went through public school who is the strongest in the faith. College is a dangerous place for kids to go. ( 29:28)
Tony - I went to school when I was over 30 years old. I started listening to Relevant Radio because they were making the Catholic Church sound like monsters and Islam honorable. (39:39)

This hour covers some negative listener feedback, the power of confession after years away, the origins of terms like Jehovah-Rapha, and top Catholic colleges to consider.

 


Email – I was taken aback when I heard the Bill Clinton spoof this morning
Lynn - After listening to Relevant Radio, I realized how far away I went from the Church I was. Thank you for everything. (03:43)
Kip - I have heard the word Jehovah-Rapha coming up a lot. What is that? (07:06)
Jose - Do you have any recommendations for good Universities in CA? We have a senior who is looking for a school. (15:21)
Kathy - My 4 daughters graduated from college. I was at Harrison Butker’s speech and it was FANTASTIC! (20:44)
Jill - I was in College older in life. My philosophy professor told us that we were all mini-gods and that God doesn't exist. It was shocking to me.
Ashley - My family member left the faith and is involved with psychics and thinks she has 'powers'. Do you think there are demons involved with what is happening?
Sharon - My daughter is a senior going off to college. Any advice for her? (42:20)
Debra - I go to daily Mass and arrived late one time. The priest gave me communion but told me later that he shouldn't have done that. Should I have not received? (45:45)