The Patrick Madrid Show

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The Patrick Madrid Show: August 13, 2026 - Hour 1 Aug 13, 2026

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On today's Patrick Madrid Show, Hour 1, Patrick give callers and listeners his take from a Catholic point of view.

Email – Christian: What are the essential steps to establishing a catholic Apologetics Strategy?

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Joshua - Should I live with trauma or should I try to get it healed? And how do I get it healed? Is there a Saint who helps with trauma and healing?

Break 2

Josh - I've been Catholic for 2 yrs. No one brings up salvation or heaven and hell in my Church or RCIA. How much should I focus on that?

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 13, 2026 - Hour 2 Aug 13, 2026

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On hour 2 of the Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick gives thought provoking answers to simple questions.

Cathy - I am confused about Matthew 24:34 where Jesus says: "Amen I say to you this generation will not pass away until these things take place." What does this mean?

Jamie - I was really into eschatology and it kind of dominated my life. I was asked what I was going to do with this worrying etc. I am refocused now.

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Jeannie - I know we cant help ourselves in purgatory, but is it possible to hinder our progress in purgatory since we have unpurified sins in us?

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Willie - 1 Peter 4:6. is it possible for Saints in heaven to not experience the beatific vision until Jesus raises all from the dead? Is there a Limbo of the fathers?

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 13, 2026 - Hour 3 Aug 13, 2026

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In Hour 3 of the Patrick Madrid show, Patrick provides listeners with insightful answers.

Mark – About changing the definition of homosexuality in catechism. Also, Patrick offers the perspective that not everything that is gold glitters when it comes to cancelled priest and that not every cancelled priest is a hero.

Mike - Is righteous anger ever acceptable, especially looking at the example of our Lord and Savior?

Break 1

Erin - I was told by a loved one that Jesus was a socialist. I want to know how you would answer this.

Greta - Can you eat in heaven?

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Maria - What would be the right thing to do with a difficult pregnancy where the baby will not make it when born. What does Church allow in this?

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 12, 2026 - Hour 1 Aug 12, 2026

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Patrick brings forward heartfelt Catholic parenting struggles and the friction that comes when faith meets indifference within families, then moves without pause to the weight of new abortion laws, exposing inconsistencies and pressing for the dignity of life with no hesitation. He weaves in humor as pronoun debates and denominational questions arise, tossing lightness and sharp inquiry in equal measure and never letting heavy topics linger unchallenged.

Anna (email) - At what point should we decide to limit exposure to these family members so as not to scandalize our kids to believe that it's okay to be lukewarm Catholics and to even live a lifestyle that is contrary to Catholic beliefs? (01:40)
George - The bill signed in MA yesterday allowing abortion up till birth. Horrendous and barbaric.
Massachusetts House Passes Bill to Strengthen Abortion Care - https://malegislature.gov/PressRoom/Detail?pressReleaseId=1450 (14:32)
Donna - When pregnant woman is killed in Maine, considered two people dead. Now, is the death of pregnant woman not two counts for murder? (18:55)
Audio: Dr Levatino - Abortions are never for the health of the woman (21:42)
Connie (email) - Last night while finishing up cleaning tasks at the dog shelter where I volunteer, another volunteer asked me my pronouns.
Audio: Stephen A. Smith on WNBA not knowing what a woman is - https://x.com/VigilantFox/status/2086914175163330666/video/1?s=46 (35:46)
Stephanie (email) - Genetic testing showed that my baby carried a genetic mutation, and I was told there could be a deformity, developmental delays, or even early childhood death due to underdevelopment. Abortion was discussed as an option. Today, I have an almost two-year-old, perfectly healthy baby girl. (38:30)
Richard (email) – 15-week abortion ban- covering 95% of abortions- are not pro-life by any definition (42:42)
Camille (email) - I hope we're not going to take a bunch of calls about hideous the abortion law in Massachusetts.
Jennifer - Protestant friend claims denomination doesn't matter; Holy Spirit can never steer you wrong, so just listen to him. (46:59)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 12, 2026 - Hour 2 Aug 12, 2026

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Patrick explores questions about authority, suffering, and family tensions through personal stories and faith challenges, offering Catholic perspectives on naming guardian angels, choosing life in difficult pregnancies, and the risks of spiritual warfare without proper authority. He listens to intense calls about refusing to attend a same-sex wedding, dealing with estranged parents, and encouraging loved ones back to confession and faith practice, framing each issue within Scripture and Church teaching. As unexpected stories surface, Patrick connects callers’ struggles with hope, reflection, and the radical call to do the right thing even under pressure.

John (email) - Naming or hearing the name of your Guardian Angel (01:19)
Jim in MN - 30 yrs ago, my wife and I were told by our doctor to abort. We didn’t, and now my daughter is very beautiful and healthy. It was a very difficult time. (03:45)
Jim in FL - My niece is getting married to a woman. I refuse to go to the wedding and it is causing friction. Am I doing the right thing? (07:05)
Bob - Are there exorcists in the Protestant faith, and are they legitimate? (10:27)
Jim - When God created mankind, he breathed into Adam his spirit. God did not breath into the animals or Eve. Was this spirit passed to Eve? (22:06)
Sarah - My mom is a Catholic Eucharistic minister. How can I help her realize she shouldn’t participate in Protestant Eucharists. (27:42)
Mary - My sister was born with cerebral palsy. (37:01)
Rachel – My doctors wanting me to abort my child. They told me I had cervical cancer spreading widely, and I needed to abort to start the treatment right away. I said no. (43:02)
Lisa - My mother is in denial that you have to go to confession. She doesn't think you have to confess to a priest, just tell Jesus directly at night. (47:23)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 12, 2026 - Hour 3 Aug 12, 2026

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Patrick answers a wide range of questions from naming children after saints and the nuances of choosing Old Testament versus New Testament names to the subtle reverence Catholics bring to sacred images and Eucharistic practices, even when these collide with interfaith customs in hospital chapels. The discussion winds through what truly fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation post-COVID, explores Catholic marriage validity for non-Catholics and atheists, and lands on the thorny art of sharing moral beliefs without sounding judgmental.

Denise (email) - Is it preferable to name a baby after a New Testament person rather than an Old Testament person? I understand that there is nothing wrong with using an Old Testament name, but is it better to use a New Testament one? And is using a saint's name the best of all? (01:00)
Mark (email) - I recently received a Divine Mercy visor clip for my truck. When I’m not using the visor to block the sun, Jesus is upright and watching over me. However, when I need to block the sun with the visor in order to see better while driving, the image is upside down. I worry that having The Divine Mercy image upside down while using my visor is somehow disrespectful. What is your opinion? (05:00)
Emily (email) - According to Redemptoris Sacramentum (paragraphs 183–184), every Catholic has a serious duty to protect the Eucharist from any irreverence or abuse. What can I do when a hospital chapel has a tabernacle (but no crucifix), the tabernacle is pushed to the side next to Muslim prayer rugs and Qurans, an electric sanctuary lamp, and a multi-religion pillar on the main altar? (06:35)
Theresa - Is it okay to watch Mass online instead of physically going to Mass when it doesn't work out with things going on in your life? (11:25)
Sebastian - What authority governs non-Catholic marriages that they must have children? How can we live an upright life voicing concerns but not be a morality cop (14:43)
Anne - I'm a Roman Catholic Chaplain for a hospital. We have electric light in our chapel where Jesus is, but it’s also interdenominational chapel. (27:25)
Sean - How would you help a close parish friend who is suddenly consuming marijuana? (35:56)
Cyra – If someone is baptized Catholic marrying baptized Christian, and not married in faith or not wanting kids, is that a valid marriage? (38:36)
Lisa - Priest asked a family to bring home the blessed sacrament for the weekend. Is that okay to do? (45:40)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 11, 2026 - Hour 1 Aug 11, 2026

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Patrick welcomes callers eager for advice on keeping Catholic faith alive in their families, sharing practical wisdom on parenting, prayer, and bringing Catholic identity into daily life, especially for those feeling isolated in a secular culture. During the episode, Patrick addresses hard questions about abortion, capital punishment, and helping loved ones who’ve become disillusioned with other Christian traditions. Recommended apologetics resources and personal stories appear throughout, offering listeners encouragement rooted in genuine experience.

Omar - I need some advice to raise my children. No one in my family practices their faith. What can I do? (00:42)
Christian (email) – Please recommend just five books for someone who wants to study and become a better Catholic apologist like you? (16:46)
Rick - Is capital punishment on the same level as abortion? Do some people believe that it’s ok? (24:46)
Tim - My 3 kids and I love your CD (32:34)
Dave - Two of my nieces are Amish and are asking me for advice. I feel this is an opportunity for me to introduce them to the Catholic faith. What can I do? (39:09)
Jose - I have a situation in my parish going on between a married couple at my church going through a divorce. The wife is a catechist that will teach my kids. Should she step down? (47:22)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 11, 2026 - Hour 2 Aug 11, 2026

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Patrick explores topics from male athletes declaring themselves WNBA prospects and the logic of self-identification in sports, to the boundaries of parish involvement in potentially scandalous situations. He engages with questions about Communion practices, liturgical changes since Vatican II, capital punishment through scriptural lenses, and the historic dispute over the Filioque in the Creed. With sharp shifts from cultural hot-buttons to parish dilemmas and theological puzzles, his conversation keeps listeners guessing where the next unexpected connection will spark.

Audio: Royce White – I sometimes identify as a transgender woman and I should get to play with my fellow queens - https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/2086811506499281089 (00:15)
Audio: Ex-NBA player Enes Kanter declares himself eligible for the WNBA draft - https://x.com/i/chat/g993496505750179840
Patrick continues his conversation with Jose from the end of the last hour. There’s a woman at his church who is teaching catechism classes to children who is in the middle of a divorce and is dressing immodestly. (04:03)
Brian - Isn't the New Testament the new covenant between man and God and not the Old Testament? Also how do we judge people who come into the faith? (12:32)
Jerry - Why do certain churches where I live offer both the body and blood and others only the body. What about our unity as a Church? (18:57)
John – Why did the Catholic church change the Father and Son filioque (27:34)
George - I have been at masses where the blood spilled on the floor. Seemed that people did not understand how serious it was. (36:40)
James - How were we able to start receiving communion in the hand? What books and resources do you suggest reading about this? (41:58)
Suzie - Our priest was giving intinction by holding the chalice and patten in one hand. We donated intinction set but he refuses to use it. (46:15)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 11, 2026 - Hour 3 Aug 11, 2026

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Patrick brings the question of Sunday Mass front and center, tackling what happens when someone knowingly skips and clearing up confusion straight from the Catechism. He fields listeners’ tough scenarios (baseball games, illness, caring for aging parents) and draws a sharp line between true obstacles and mere preference, even addressing arguments about “man-made” laws with a blunt challenge for sincerity. Listeners throw in questions about deaconesses, godparent choices, and offering up suffering, and Patrick responds with direct, practical advice and scriptural clarity.

George – Is it a mortal sin if you intentionally miss mass on Sunday? (00:25)
Marlene (email) - What would you say to someone who says missing Mass is a man-made law therefore excusable? (09:33)
David (email) - I fear I may have to lie on a life insurance medical survey (13:01)
Dee - My son has a mental illness, and he gets paranoid when there’s a large gathering, so he doesn’t go to Sunday mass. (17:29)
Joe - I do not attend mass in person, but I do watch mass on YouTube? (19:23)
Stephanie - The choice of a godparent should not be honorarium. They should be practicing Catholics and not in mortal sin. (22:49)
Jonathan - When will the Church celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles mentioned Zechariah 14? (24:44)
Martin - I have the same situation as previous caller about Alzheimer's mother and bringing her to mass after many years. (31:20)
James (email) – Women in the diaconate (35:14)
Sarah (email) - How should I handle it if my ex-Catholic stepdad (who believes baptism alone lets him receive) wants Communion at Mass with me, given past conflicts and my need to respect the Eucharist without judging him? (44:43)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 10, 2026 - Hour 1 Aug 10, 2026

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Patrick steers the conversation toward faith and family, weighing how Catholic teaching shapes the heart, while unexpected memories of '70s rock bands surface alongside stories of conversion and ancient cathedrals humming with tourists. He addresses questions of burial practices, disability access at Mass, and whether evangelizing actually puts more souls at risk, throwing these thoughts together with humor and a human touch. Listeners get honesty and plenty of surprise as Patrick moves from worn church pews to the sounds of Van Halen, never staying in one lane for long.

Jody (email) – How can I convince my husband to become Catholic? (00:42)
Dominic - What are your thoughts on St. Patrick's in NY. Mass is going on while tourists are going through. (07:58)
Bruce - It is hard for us to get a ride to church as two blind people. People view us as a liability. (17:11)
Nancy (email) – Question about science and colonoscopies (22:05)
Marianne (email) - Cremation vs Burial
Daniel (email) - I have tried numerous times Not To Go directly before the altar however each time I enter, I feel very strongly called and drawn to approach the altar and take one knee to genuflect. It's a feeling I cannot shake no matter what when I enter a church or chapel.
Danny (email) – Why do we evangelize when more people could be saved without evangelization? (46:21)

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