The Patrick Madrid Show

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The Patrick Madrid Show: June 24, 2026 - Hour 3 Jun 24, 2026

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Patrick fives a masterclass on Catholic social teaching, the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and the thorny issue of moral compromise in marriage. The conversation shifts in unpredictable directions: government paperwork ethics, Advent versus Christmas traditions, heated debates about the third secret of Fatima, and the curiosity of a married Catholic priest. Patrick weaves together doctrine, gritty life dilemmas, ancient texts, and offbeat humor as he answers, offering listeners a wild carousel ride through faith’s daily confusions and comforts.

Chandler (email) - Are the charismatic gifts different than the gifts of the Holy Spirit? (00:30)
Paul (email) – Please explain the Ten Principles of Catholic Social Teaching (04:20)
Nancy (email) - It's already Christmas at Hobby Lobby (and probably elsewhere) (13:36)
Paul (email) - Is modern day Israel still the chosen people? (Gen 12:2-3) What is the standing of the catholic church in relation to the people of Israel? (17:26)
Sharlyn - Did Peter's wife pass away? Also, has the third secret of Fatima been resolved? (24:41)
Ed - My father-in-law is lying in his retirement application to get more benefits. How do I approach this with my wife? (31:16)
Joe - How do I manage the fact that my wife is separating from the Church. I’m trying to keep my family united through this. (35:23)
Marcine - I am about to start prison ministry tomorrow. What book of the bible should I read to them to start? (45:11)
Don - Is there any instance where a Catholic priest can be married? (48:13)

The Patrick Madrid Show: June 23, 2026 - Hour 1 Jun 23, 2026

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Patrick explores perseverance drawn from the viral “keep going” mantra, tracing its source to Thomas Skinner and tying it to persistence amid trials. He fields questions about Catholic faith practices, from the meaning of repentance to church rules on baptism, moving fluidly into complex spiritual topics like the Trinity and the tension between faith and works. Real-life struggles with family discord and relationships flow through the episode, energized by practical advice, sharp biblical references, and candid encouragement to persist.

Keep Going (01:02)
Lenna (email) – You are scaring people off, by saying, “Well, God knows what you did, and you will have consequences”, do you think God wants followers who are scared to go to Heaven? (07:55)
Mary Anne - My niece is trying to get her child baptized but the Catholic Church will not baptize the baby unless they and the godparents belong to the Church. (12:34)
Email – We shouldn’t be putting all our faith in AI (21:07)
Sylvia - Can you please explain the Holy Trinity? (26:25)
Lillian – My brother was born Catholic but now he is going to Protestant non-denominational church, and he believes that God saves you no matter what. (26:20)

The Patrick Madrid Show: June 23, 2026 - Hour 2 Jun 23, 2026

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Patrick answers rapid-fire listener questions, swinging from faith challenges and practical ethics to family tension when Catholic values clash with personal choices. He moves from church teaching on justification and baptism to blunt talk about historical events like the Inquisition, sorting fact from fiction with sharp focus. Some moments are playful, others pressing—each reveals the messiness and weight of holding Catholic faith in daily life.

Melissa - Am I being too rigid in 'following the law to the letter' in speaking out against a baptized Catholic's wedding who is not marrying in Church. (04:18)
Annie - Is it ok for someone with a disabled card, who is not currently disabled, to park in the disabled spot? (11:25)
Nasty Gram Song – Oh, Patrick, Check your Further/Farther Usage. (20:55)
Therese (email) - I believe Patrick Madrid misled a caller about infant baptism (22:35)
Alan - How should I respond when people say things like “Catholics aren't serious about their religion”? (31:03)

The Patrick Madrid Show: June 23, 2026 - Hour 3 Jun 23, 2026

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Patrick answers questions about genetics and the origins of human diversity, pulling scientific research and Catholic teaching together. He takes listeners through nuanced discussions on the requirements for sacraments, the boundaries of marriage, and the interplay between faith and works, pausing to address misunderstandings, personal stories, and even the surprising controversy of flags at Mass. Unexpected humor and honest confessions surface as Patrick reacts spontaneously, weaving science, doctrine, and lived experience into moments both challenging and uplifting.

Braelyn (12-years-old) - How do we get such diverse people in the world if we all came from Adam and Eve? (00:32)
Ryan - Would a person who is infiltrating the Church, like a communist, still have a valid baptism if their intent was to deceive? (10:05)
Raul - Someone is using 'Origin' to justify 'faith alone'. How can I respond to that? (11:47)
Jeannie - I think that a lot of people who have problems with the Catholic Church is from the demanding work required from us to understand the faith. (21:56)
Sunny - How do Protestants get into Heaven if they don't have the strict rules of getting there? (29:57)
Margaret - I heard the Pope came out with seven changes; one having to do with celibacy and priests. Is this true? (37:48)
Don - Does the Church allow Sacramental marriage if the intent is to never have children? (42:52)
Lucy - When someone is living with mortal sin, how are their prayers received by God? (44:59)
Sally - Our priest is saying that the American flag is not allowed to be displayed in the Catholic Church. (47:25)

The Patrick Madrid Show: June 22, 2026 - Hour 1 Jun 22, 2026

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Patrick opens with a frank discussion on how technology and social media reshape relationships, delaying family life and changing old traditions like school dances, as he wonders aloud about the pressures weighing on today’s youth. Callers bring up everything from biblical analogies and the emotional pull of spiritual experiences to Pope John Paul II’s quiet influence on the fall of the Soviet Union, who would Jesus vote for, and even the morality of shopping at Costco.

Audio: Guy explains why the birthrate is declining – it’s social media and technology – 2min - https://x.com/alphafox/status/2050221203755843709?s=20 (00:20)
Patrick goes back to Chuck, from the end of the previous hour, to talk about Mark 2:18-22 (08:37)
David – If you are attending a protestant funeral, you should pray for his soul because no one else will. (12:52)
James (email) - Did your Mormon professor happen to mention where his bodily feeling was? (20:09)
Debbie (email) - It makes sense to me that no one should be photographed or videoed without permission. Manners have not kept pace with technology. (21:36)
Carl - What did JPII do to help break the Soviet Union? What was his role? (27:11)
Richard - Who would Jesus vote for? I asked a priest and he never gives a straight answer? (35:44)
Angel - When does opposite sex attraction become sinful? (40:07)
Eddie - Professor Madrid, when can I expect my diploma from RR? (45:29)
Tiffany - I heard Costco is involved with IVF, so I canceled my membership, but I'm realizing we need those discounts as a family. What do we do? (47:37)

(Originally Aired on 05/08/2026)

The Patrick Madrid Show: June 22, 2026 - Hour 2 Jun 22, 2026

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Patrick examines tough choices in life, like breaking away from friendships that don’t bring us closer to God, and brings personal stories and listener testimonies into focus, as one man shares how he broke free from addiction through confession and daily Mass, and another caller seeks clarity on annulments and the Eucharist. He takes unpredictable turns from generational attitudes about marijuana to skepticism of profit-driven charismatic prayer movements, weaving together real-world struggles, faith, and the surprising ways technology emerges in daily routines. Candid conversations and unexpected reflections push listeners to question comfort, seek faith, and recognize how quickly the landscape of daily life can shift.

Audio: If you actually change your life for the better, you might have to let go of your friends - https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/2050575128438689987?s=20 (00:19)
Patrick and Cyrus share moments from their past where they choose to move on from certain friends (05:35)
Patrick shares an email from Sean in response to his article, “Why Confess Your Sins to a Fellow Sinner?”
Ken - I was married in the Catholic church and got a civil divorce but never an annulment. What do I need to do now? I have taken communion, but I don't do it anymore because I know understand that is a mortal sin. (10:44)
David - After talking about Hal Lindsey yesterday, could you talk about the concept of 'The Great and Terrible Day' (19:07)
Malory (email) – Should I be concerned about the growing number of Catholics believing they can lay hands and heal peoples ailments and speak in tongues? (28:10)
Audio: Adam Carolla on weed – If you ask California moms what’s better, nicotine or pot, they will say pot. – 45sec - https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/2052462613775180184 (39:32)
Frank - In the prayer of St. Gertrude, how are we able to 'offer' the blood of Jesus to himself? (45:06)
California highway now controlled by AI: https://www.sfgate.com/centralcoast/article/california-highway-ai-controlled-22245548.php (49:26)

(Originally Aired on 05/08/2026)

The Patrick Madrid Show: June 22, 2026 - Hour 3 Jun 22, 2026

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Patrick explores the societal impact of birth control before shifting the conversation to artificial intelligence, a space where even Sting voices concern and listeners are sometimes tricked by AI-generated bands. He fields honest questions about faith, tackles tricky workplace dilemmas involving conscience, and responds to emails and calls with humor and frankness, sometimes blending deep spiritual issues with playful debates about the show’s recurring musical bits. Thoughtful, unscripted exchanges keep listeners engaged at every turn.

The origins of the birth control pill - The Catholic Church was right about everything – https://x.com/thattradgal/status/2051349604919030100?s= (00:20)
Audio: Sting on AI – https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/2052508038418842050/video/1?s=46 (01:53)
Miriam (email) - Why don't we emphasize the Holy Spirit as much as we do God and Jesus? (07:15)
Mike (email) - Is there any meaningful difference or a station preference that us listeners should elect to listen live over the reply?
Don’t Keep Going! (38:52)
Susie - I Work for a fortune 500 company and I was recently asked to send out an email to ask my partners to join a pride parade. I don't want to do it. What do I do? (28:47)
Marcie - I stood up for myself in my job and ended up getting fired, but I got a better job and God has blessed me. (44:02)
Chuck - Can you explain Jesus' response to the pharisees in Mark 2:18-22 about fasting? (48:11)

(Originally Aired on 05/08/2026)

The Patrick Madrid Show: June 19, 2026 - Hour 1 Jun 19, 2026

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Patrick welcomes listeners into candid conversations that jump from parish life and apologetics to raw, personal struggles with faith, sexuality, and Catholic teaching. He fields everything—children’s questions about darkness and light, the meaning behind the show’s theme song, honest doubts about cremation, and the pain of feeling alienated from the Church—offering compassion without dodging tough truths.

Sheryl (email) - There is nothing worth endangering our water supplies and power to the average working American, which is what these data centers will do! Some people are destroying our beautiful and fertile farmland and lessening the food supply to line their pockets. (01:30)
Mike - I am part of a weekly Protestant Bible Study and some of my family has been telling me I shouldn’t go because I am Catholic. What do you think? (02:11)
Charlie - What do you think of people who have fallen away from Church because of negative experiences from other Catholics because of sexuality and other topics? (08:25)
Larry – Can you describe the meaning behind your theme song, Move by Saint Motel? (25:24)
Tom (email) – Data centers will bring jobs
Doug – Lately, I noticed that the big issue people get hung up on is Catholics' treatment of gays. I keep hearing conversion therapy as a treatment. Does the Church do this? (32:10)
Xavier (9-years-old) - Did God make darkness? (40:35)
Mary - Our Church put up a Columbarium. When did Church teaching change on this? (46:21)

(Originally Aired on 05/18/2026)

The Patrick Madrid Show: June 19, 2026 - Hour 2 Jun 19, 2026

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Patrick opens with a story about art critics mistaking Monet for AI slop, sparking questions about authenticity in a tech-soaked world. He follows twisted threads connecting digital surveillance in China to new digital IDs in the UK, then tosses in stories of hysterical climate predictions, AI anxieties, and the social decay linked to endless scrolling. Children and families become the focus as Patrick unpacks warnings from experts, connecting smartphones, plummeting fertility, and a relentless tide of content that threatens innocence.

What happens when you post a real Monet and say it’s AI? The comments are amazing. - https://x.com/SHL0MS/status/2054280631807316329 (00:42)
Audio: 2016. Guy McPherson (a climate change expert, scientist, and professor from the University of Arizona) says that there will not be any humans on the planet by 2026 due to the effects of climate change - https://x.com/mazemoore/status/2055376238345076837?s=46 (06:01)
Audio: King Charles announces new UK digital ID - My ministers will also proceed with the introduction of digital ID that will modernize how citizens interact with public services. - https://x.com/OliLondonTV/status/2054542004219232295?s=20 (09:59)
Audio: Zach Galifianakis on AI – It’s a biblical biting the apple - https://x.com/Zigmanfreud/status/2051691184477913346?s=20 (23:31)
Audio: TikTok is the fentanyl of social media. With Jonathan Haidt –https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/2054654456701100040?s=20 (27:30)
Audio: 4 norms to pull kids out of the anxiety spiral we’ve created - Jonathan Haidt on the Daily Show - https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/2055349160514081005?s=46 (31:22)
The rise of smart phones, and the decline infertility - https://x.com/lugaricano/status/2055778470878449892
Audio: Giving your kid a smart phone - This is exactly what you are doing when you give your child unsupervised access to the internet (A phone not only gives your child access to the world, it gives the world access to your child) – https://x.com/Miss_Snuffy/status/2045051230838558930?s=46 (39:56)
Mike - In the book of Revelation, Jesus talks about Nicolaitans. Who is the Synagogue of Satan? (44:21)

(Originally Aired on 05/18/2026)

The Patrick Madrid Show: June 19, 2026 - Hour 3 Jun 19, 2026

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Patrick opens with a caller’s honest struggle about sustaining faith and character in environments that never quite align with Catholic convictions, offering advice that blends scriptural grit with lived wisdom. Conversations about the unchecked spread of AI and massive data centers quickly turn uneasy, sparking debate over their promises and the unseen costs shaping towns and families while ordinary life persists.

Josh - Is it a problem that I don't talk about my faith? (00:46)
Anne - We have 5 children involved in cybersecurity and AI. Pope Leo wrote about bringing Catholic teaching to industries. I am also concerned about data centers taking up land space. We were offered money for land. (15:01)
Maria - Data Centers take a lot of energy and I believe they raise electricity and they take up a lot of water. I think they could cause a drought. (24:42)
Joe - Why would Protestants care about the rapture? Why was the father of John the Baptist punished? (31:06)
Billy (email) – Is it wrong to take a photo of the Roses at the Basilica while going up for Communion? (39:42)
Jan (email) - Our parish has a priest who doesn't elevate the host and the cup, he doesn't distribute Communion, he doesn't genuflect when he walks by the tabernacle, he doesn't greet his parishioners after Mass, and worst of all, he doesn't like to hear Confessions so he very often refuses to do so.
Phil - Data Centers are on a closed-circuit system. It doesn't cause water pollution. (48:52)

(Originally Aired on 05/18/2026)

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