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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!

  1. 21 HR AGO

    The Patrick Madrid Show: May 07, 2026 - Hour 1

    Patrick opens with reflections on America's Catholic history, springboarding from Secretary Marco Rubio's words about the first Christian service on future United States soil. He tackles questions on travel, holy water, and church obligations, threads listener stories of scrupulous driving and missing Mass due to physical exhaustion, and steps into the challenges of spiritual leadership in complicated family situations.   Audio: Marco Rubio - the first Christian service on our soul was the Catholic Mass - https://x.com/Sachinettiyil/status/2052195450573263151/video/1?s=46 (01:25) Audio: Not even Pope Leo can avoid the frustrations of customer service. The pontiff was trying to update his address and phone on file for the bank, but the customer service operator hung up on his holiness. - https://x.com/CBSEveningNews/status/2052171565505110223 (04:23) Cathy (email) - Prayers matter, but prayer alone is not enough nor conversation. We are called to actively stand with the innocent, to resist injustice, and to speak and act with courage. (06:11) Kathy - Do I have to attend Ascension Thursday Mass when I am travelling? (08:41) Dan - St. Augustine's views to positive law (10:32) Audio: Biggest regret of an 80-year-old - https://x.com/Mind_Essentials/status/2050952463054705001?s=20 (16:21) Michael (email) - Fake Holy Water at my church? (18:45) Amy - How am I supposed to respond to Protestant interpretations of the Bible? (22:26) Karen - Do I need to go to Confession for missing mass because we were slow in walking the Walk to Mary? (28:51) Burt – Make sure you stop at STOP signs. (32:56) Elizabeth (email) - If there is even a drop of holy water left, adding water is perfectly fine, as any drop of holy water makes the entire container now holy water. (35:36) Mike - Why don't we receive the Blood of Christ at Mass anymore? (38:22) You're Not Getting All of Jesus? The Gasp-Inducing Question About Holy Communion That Even Some Lifelong Catholics Misunderstand – By Patrick Madrid - https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/youre-not-getting-all-of-jesus Andrew - My fiancé and I had a baby. She was raised Catholic. We want to baptize our daughter. I want her to come back to the Church. She says I am making her less close to God by pressuring her to come back. Am I failing here? (44:32)

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  2. 21 HR AGO

    The Patrick Madrid Show: May 07, 2026 - Hour 2

    Patrick opens the hour with a reflection on the mystery of the Holy Trinity, then answers listener calls about salvation, confession, politicians and Communion, praying for souls, and why only Catholics can receive the Eucharist. He offers clear advice, personal experiences, and practical apologetics resources from his own ongoing article collection, weaving in insights on everything from the Divine Mercy Chaplet to the fate of Lazarus after resurrection. Unexpected questions spark honest, sometimes emotional exchanges; Patrick never shies from Catholic teaching or tough conversations.   Audio: God lives a life beyond all comprehension, the life of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. - Dominican Friars Foundation - https://x.com/dominicanfriars/status/2051780102212481492?s=46 (00:19) Jorge – Isn’t hell for really bad people? What is Purgatory and will I go there? (03:28) Jeff – Why has the succession of Popes done little to condemn politicians who support abortion? (07:47) Kathy - I had a neighbor who was living a sinful lifestyle and recently died. We prayed the Divine Chaplet for him. What is the state of his soul? (18:02) Marie – What should we do when we know someone isn’t Catholic, but they still take Communion? (30:25) Joe - Can you explain Lazarus who was resurrected? I thought you were dead and then assigned to where you will go. What happens to people raised from the dead? (39:37) John - What are the checks and balances in place to keep a Pope from doing something non-pope like? (49:39)

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  3. 21 HR AGO

    The Patrick Madrid Show: May 07, 2026 - Hour 3

    Patrick talks about the everyday challenge of living within our means, sharing personal stories of financial pressure, faith, and family resilience while fielding questions about guardian angels, church teachings, and complicated marriage situations. The conversation moves from practical choices like saying no to luxuries to the comforting reminder that God provides even when the future feels uncertain. Throw in parent worries, the struggle for children’s faith, and moments of encouragement from saints and scripture, and Patrick blends struggle, hope, and candid advice in unpredictable, real-life Catholic conversations.   Audio: Is it possible to have a family on one income? This gentleman explains how to make it work: Just say no. - https://x.com/DangerousThinkg/status/2051417871805227355 (00:21) Daniel - Are we assigned only 1 guardian angel or multiple guardian angels? (07:01) Saul - I am a Catholic and am going to a Christian service. How should I behave? (10:23) Alexandra (email) – Is it okay to allow our young son to attend a bible study group with 20 to 30 non-Catholic students during a study hall (18:26) Victor - I am married through the city hall but not through church. Am I sinning by receiving Communion? (20:01) Mary - I thought during the Old Testament days that the high priest had all these little stones. I thought that the Urim and Thummim were checks and balances back then. I think we need to pray. (28:01) Cindy - My three children don't believe in God and I am afraid to talk to them about Him. Can you please help me? (32:09) Mario - I thought that in the Catena Aurea is connected to the lots that the priests used to cast to determine service. (39:49) Sue - What are your thoughts about a Protestant going up and speaking about the deceased at a Catholic funeral? (42:06) Veronica - Thank you for the encouragement about being a Phillip to a fallen away Catholic (44:31) Regina - Should I pray for my uncles who passed away? They sexually assaulted my mother. (47:43) Angel - How are the Vatican and Jesuits connected? (49:06)

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  4. 1 DAY AGO

    The Patrick Madrid Show: May 06, 2026 - Hour 1

    Patrick answers questions that swing from scriptural interpretation of “other sheep” in John’s Gospel to the raw difficulties of forgiveness when resentment sticks, pausing to reflect on priests who wade into politics during homilies and the layers behind Junia’s mention in early Church history. He breaks open issues around a public parish scandal, offers gritty encouragement about letting go of old hurts, and shares hands-on book recommendations for spiritual growth.   John - How can you interpret the passage where Jesus says that he has sheep that are not of this fold? (01:31) Ruben (email) – Should politics be injected into mass readings? (05:56) Marie - Does true forgiveness still happen even if you are still angry at the person? (13:40) Rick (email) - Was Junia one of the Apostles or simply a holy woman? (21:57) Thomas - How did Jesus fulfill the prophecies that the Jewish people believed He did not fulfill? (26:38) Suzie - I heard this saying that forgiveness is giving up any desire for revenge. It really helped me. (30:21) Mary Pat (email) - I read the Junia series and would recommend them for kids over 12, probably due to the references to sexual immorality. (39:01) Rachel - At my parish, there is a popular gay politician that receives the Eucharist. (41:14) Candice - I have had trouble bearing children. Is it ok to have your tubes fixed in order to bear children? (47:48)

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  5. 1 DAY AGO

    The Patrick Madrid Show: May 06, 2026 - Hour 2

    Patrick tracks the sudden surge of UFO buzz and government disclosure chatter, tying it to both social media hype and an upcoming Spielberg film, while tossing in memories of rapture anxieties from decades ago. With callers and guests, he questions theories from demons to aliens and even addresses how fringe interpretations of texts like the Book of Enoch mingle with church teaching. The show keeps its feet on the ground amid a storm of rumors, pressing listeners to discern fact from frenzy.   Aliens and UFO’s coming soon (00:35) Audio: Rep. Anna Paulina Luna on UFO’s and aliens: “I wouldn’t call them aliens, you will find out soon” - https://x.com/unstrangedworld/status/2051419512910549075?s=20 (07:50) Audio: UFO fever Another Pastor has come forward saying he was briefed on how to prepare his congregation for UFO Disclosure - https://x.com/RedPandaKoala/status/2051740444762194293?s=20 (10:49) Audio: They’re interdimensional. They’re not coming from space. They’re coming from under your house.” Christian minister Kevin Zadai says aliens are interdimensional hybrid beings waiting underground to reveal themselves. - https://x.com/The_Astral_/status/2051669255062511683?s=20 (15:25) Christine (email) - You’re feeding into the stories being circulated. (22:31) Leonard (email) - I remember when Covid 19 happened you were telling us to get ready for something big and you were saying that like a year before covid 19 and I brushed it off like yeah right, and sure enough covid happened in 2020 and everything you were talking about came to fruition. (25:40) Cynthia (email) - Airplane mode? Pete - As a Protestant, I have aways had a problem with Hal Lindsey and people like him who get people fired up. (32:19) Gary - Why is the Book of Enoch not in the Bible? (40:03) John – I have concerns about being overrun by the Muslim faith (45:14) Dan - I asked you about positive law and stop signs. Can you confirm that this principle applies also in the city? (49:38)

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  6. 1 DAY AGO

    The Patrick Madrid Show: May 06, 2026 - Hour 3

    Hour 3 Patrick brings the smartphone struggle front and center, questioning why tech and social media seem to influence children more than their own families. Parents call in with raw confessions, regrets, and inventive solutions, from holding out on smartphones to battling the sneaky ways kids get around controls, while stories of bikes, banana seats, and even Maseratis bring humor and a touch of nostalgia to the mix. Rules, boundaries, and values collide with modern tech, leaving listeners weighing connection, safety, and family sanity in a world where a phone can change everything.   Audio: Once kids get smart phones, family life turns into a fight over screen time . . . - https://x.com/drantbradley/status/2012876836502405511 (00:23) Audio: just because everyone is doing it doesn’t mean your kids should do it too - https://x.com/modernxdad/status/2015262851414544684 (02:21) Todd - Smart phone: I challenge you to switch to a flip phone and have kids watch Gun Smoke (09:14) Liz - We are a family of smart phone holdouts, and we gave our kids flip phones and my kids don't care. (10:25) Melissa - A counselor told me that I should get my kid a phone so she could feel more part of other kids' social circles. That was the beginning of the end. (19:36) Jorge - From where I come from, we didn't have TVs. I think I can enjoy the benefit of learning without it. I compare the TVs of yesterday to the phone today. (23:29) Jessica - Smart phones: Somethings that helped me prolong the eventuality of kids getting a phone was a straight A report card. (29:09) Gloria - Smart phone: I set parameters for my kids. My children wanted them at a young age. I did a lot of research before getting them phones. We used a lot of the parental controls available. I think it is working out. (34:14) Marie - I have a teenager and a preteen. I totally agree with Patrick. My 10-year-old hacked my iPad and removed restrictions. (40:27) Andrew - I am a parent of 6 kids. I struggle with how smart phones can lead to the sin of envy. (44:31) John - My college age son argues that killing in video games is moral and I argue it is not. Can you help me? (49:02) Originally Aired On 01-29-2026

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  7. 2 DAYS AGO

    The Patrick Madrid Show: May 05, 2026 - Hour 1

    Patrick opens with Taco Tuesday energy and playful lyrics from listeners, rolling straight into questions about animals in heaven, the beauty of music after death, and Catholic liturgical practices. He fields heartfelt concerns about family, responds to tough topics like suicide with sensitivity, and unpacks a wild story of a game show mastermind while sprinkling humor between advice and encouragement. Faith, food, music, and human struggle collide as Patrick threads Catholic insight through it all.   Patrick and Cyrus celebrate Taco Tuesday on Cinco de Mayo! (00:46) Pete (email) – On animals going to heaven: Wouldn't it be better if "all frogs go to heaven" as well - warts and all? (05:01) Tom – I love Legos. We won't be playing with Legos we will be playing with Logos. (13:21) Caoimhe – What’s Relevant Radio’s mailing address? Abby Lee (email) - Don't change a thing! (16:20) Terry (email) - I have a niece who has been avoiding family events for a long time because she is gay and assume is afraid of reaction from family (18:06) Robert - What kind of music will there be in heaven? (22:54) Sehee (email) – Is it permitted, under Catholic liturgical norms, for non-Catholic or non-Christian students to serve as readers during Mass? (27:16) Keaton (email) - Yoga, Reiki, and stretching (31:35) Angie (email) – Is suicide a sin? (33:51) An unemployed ice cream truck driver memorized a game show’s secret pattern and won $110,000 in one day (39:46) Mark (email) – I hope we dance (44:46) Andrew (email) – I’m a registered sex offender but I’m a different person since being released from jail (48:55)

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  8. 2 DAYS AGO

    The Patrick Madrid Show: May 05, 2026 - Hour 2

    Patrick opens by reading an email from Andrew, a listener who rebuilt his life through faith after a sex offense conviction, sparking a raw discussion about forgiveness, change, and boundaries. Calls from listeners push the conversation into personal territory as they weigh trust, redemption, and the complexity of human weakness.   Seeking Jesus and grace: Patrick finishes reading the email from Andrew, a sex offender who has turned his life around after being incarcerated (01:13) Eliza - The letter from this gentleman is good but can we trust him around children? (18:21) Tim - Once the souls are released from Purgatory into heaven, can they pray for our souls in Purgatory? (28:49) Terry - I used to work as a law enforcement officer. I remember that I dealt with a case where an 18-year-old was charged because of relationship with a 17yo. They used to knock on doors back in the day and you couldn’t get away from your past. (34:34) Eileen - Can you explain the Glory of God and why the Glory Be prayer says 'world without end'? (41:47) Erin - When you ask for an intercession for a saint, do you have to provide the background for your prayer intention. (47:47) Steve - What is the best source for an argument that refutes Islam? (49:53)

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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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  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
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