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The Patrick Madrid Show: October 09, 2023 - Hour 2 Oct 09, 2023

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Patrick tackles questions about the faith ranging from where did Adam and Eve go when they died, who is allowed to distribute communion to the faithful, what do if you aren’t sure you for get a sin in the confessional and many more questions.

Kevin - Thank you for saving my life. I called in about a year ago and you said the devil was trying to keep me from going to Church.
Lucas 11-years-old - After the gates of heaven close, did Adam and Eve go to limbo?
Donna – Is it okay if the Eucharistic minister doesn’t say “the body of Christ?”
Jim - I think God will punish America for the evil we’ve done.
Teresa - My family is from Lebanon. I have been in Israel during a bombing. I can see how Christians on both sides are needing our prayers
Wally - I am not sure if I confessed old sins from the past. What should I do?
Amelia - Is it too prideful to only want to receive communion from the priest?

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 09, 2023 - Hour 3 Oct 09, 2023

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Patrick urges us all to pray to the people living in the Holy Land and shares a story of a time he visited there and had a Jewish tour guide him through Palestine, helps listeners understand the trinity and discusses prophets in our times.

Cecilia - I heard we will have our bodies glorified in heaven. Is that true?
Helen - I struggle understanding the Trinity. Can you explain it to me?
Betsy - My husband and I are trying to learn about NFP but it seems pretty ambiguous? Can you use the withdraw method with NFP?
Margaret - Someone helped distribute the Eucharist without being trained, is that okay?
Kathy - What do you think about modern day prophets? Are there any?
Mary - Priests can change the order of the Mass?
Barbara Ann - I did a pilgrimage to our Lady of Champion on Friday. It was awesome.

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 06, 2023 - Hour 1 Oct 06, 2023

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The truth behind America’s most famous gay-hate murder: Matthew Shepard’s horrific death at the hands of redneck homophobes shocked America and changed its laws. Now a different truth is emerging, but does it matter?

Kim - I spoke with a 19 girl about her homosexuality. Why would God make her attracted to girls as long as she could remember?
Kay - I think that since girls tend to bond with girls growing up and the world says that it is sexual attraction, that could be a problem with kids today
Jim - My wife says that homosexuality is not a choice. Is that True?
Matt - Can you expound on plenary indulgences?
Mary - I am a mother of five. Four of them are saying they are same sex attracted. Not sure where we went wrong.

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 06, 2023 - Hour 2 Oct 06, 2023

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Patrick tackles listeners questions about many different passages in the bible, discusses the dangers of slipping into witch craft through innocent means, and discuss the need to trust God in all things especially in ones marriage and childbearing.

Nathaniel - How do you interpret Romans 1: 26-27? It seems speak to today's society.
Cheryl - Rev 19: 11-13. Does it have to do with the rapture?
Kathy - Thanks to you and my brother, who listens to you a lot, I came back to the Church after 50 years
Rachel - I just had my 4th. child and now my husband wants to get a Vasectomy. What should I do?
Gloria - I use some iPhone voice short cuts, one is a harry potter spell phrase to turn the flash light of my phone on. Is that okay?
Ellen - I am a 55-year-old woman and I had my tubes tied in my 20s, but later I decided to have a reversal. My husband didn't like it.

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 06, 2023 - Hour 3 Oct 06, 2023

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Patrick discusses Vasectomies and other forms of contraceptives which are condemned by the Catholic church and helps callers understand why certain acts in the marriage bedroom are not allowed by the church.

Patrick continues his conversation with Ellen from the previous hour – Ellen had her tubes tied in in her 20s but later I decided to have a reversal.
Michael - Regarding Matthew Shepard, the woman who wrote seems to have another set of martyrs, Matthew Shepard being one of them.
Tom - I wanted to get a vasectomy myself, but we decided to go down the NFP route and it has been great.
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Evan - I am active in a protestant Church but am thinking about becoming Catholic. My fiancé is still considering the Catholic Church. I'm getting married in two weeks. What should I do?
Carolina - Why is it wrong to do the withdraw method? I use that with my husband in the bedroom.
Al - I agree with most of what you say here, but I disagree with what you are saying about vasectomies. My wife had her tubes tied, I think that was fine.

Patrick Argues with ChatGPT About Gender (Special Podcast Highlight) Oct 05, 2023

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Are you ready to debate an AI bot on gender ideology? Don't be nervous! Patrick Madrid is here to help you.

In this podcast episode of The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick discusses his recent experience arguing with ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence bot. Patrick questions whether identifying as non-binary creates a new binary system, arguing that categorizing individuals as either non-binary or binary inherently establishes a binary distinction. Despite the AI's initial resistance, it eventually concedes Patrick's point, acknowledging that using these terms does introduce a binary categorization within the context of gender identity. He celebrates this victory, highlighting the AI's fixed responses and likening them to "broken software."

Now it's your turn to give this a try!

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 05, 2023 - Hour 1 Oct 05, 2023

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Tensions rise as Patrick engages in a heated debate with ChatGPT on the topic of binary gender. As Patrick argues against the idea of a non-binary identity, ChatGPT grapples with the concept of categorizing individuals which plunges into a thought-provoking exploration of what is real and what is not.

Patrick and ChatGPT spar over the implications of binary gender in society and whether it truly exists.
Sam - Is it just as good to have a deacon bless your house as a priest?
Sherry - Could someone identify as a different weight in boxing? What are your thoughts on this?
Teresa - My kids go to a Catholic school and they are charging us money for kids to dress down if they want to do that. Should we be concerned about this?
Barbara - I don't think the teachers are requesting the extra charge. I think it is the parents who are requesting this. Maybe Teresa should go to the principle about this.
Sal (email) – Has a Pope ever performed a Exorcism
Matt - I went to a type of funeral mass called, “Mass of the Resurrection.” Are their different types of funerals?

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 05, 2023 - Hour 2 Oct 05, 2023

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Can we separate the art from the artist and enjoy the music and movies people with different beliefs and practices make. Patrick explores where that line is.

Debbie - Follow up from Transgender bathrooms of where I work from a previous show: It is a state law in Michigan. We could go to jail for speaking up about it.
Shelia - The deacon offered a prayer communion service while the priests were gone. Is that okay for him to do?
Angela (email) – I suffered from anorexia when I was younger. I’m grateful for my parents for helping me understand what I was suffering from instead of encouraging my sickness
Debra – A possible solution for dealing with depression is having a proper diet and removing sugar, wheat and dairy
Email – I asked ChatGPT “when does life begin” and “When does science say life begins?”
Carol - Our school does dressing down in a good way. Only about half the kids participate in it.
Frank - How can we understand the viral video of Pope Francis watching a circus which had not good things in it? The video went viral on Twitter.
Fernando - How fast can a couple get married in the Catholic church?
Dee - There is a bible study being offered at a couple of parishes. It seems like they are quoting evangelical authors a lot. Is that okay?

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 05, 2023 - Hour 3 Oct 05, 2023

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Patrick answers a question about reincarnation and explores the concept of life after death and the belief that our souls can be reborn into new bodies. We discuss the challenges and questions that arise with this belief, such as the need for correcting past actions and the potential lack of knowledge from past lives, and he brings up the question of why does it seem everyone who believes this has a past life of a famous person

Maggie - The way our Catholic school did dressing down is they could dress down if they made the honor role. I didn’t' like that and thought it was shamming.
Meg - My teen is struggling with scrupulosity. How can we talk about what is grave matter and what is venal?
Ted – I’m getting a divorce and my parents are choosing the side of my soon to be ex. Is it considered a sin If you don't honor a parent’s action?
Doug (email) – Question about Dogma changes and changes to Anglican Holy Orders
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Ben (email) – What does the Catholic Church say about reincarnation? Does the bible explicitly reject the concept?
Marilyn - Why is the true presence of Jesus in the Eucharist not mentioned in the creed?

Should Your Kids Go Trick-or-Treating? (Special Podcast Highlight) Oct 04, 2023

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Do you have concerns about your children participating in Halloween activities? Does the "evil perversion" of Halloween scare you? If so, you're not alone. Patrick Madrid is here to reassure you with his perspective.

A listener named Kay is questioning whether she should allow her kids to go trick-or-treating on Halloween. Patrick tells Kay that there is nothing morally wrong with observing Halloween. He explains that the holiday originates from a Catholic custom, the night before All Saints Day. He goes on to say that if it's celebrated in a harmless manner—such as dressing up as saints or non-scary characters and going door-to-door for candy—it can be a benign and even an opportunity for children to publicly demonstrate the faith.

Patrick emphasizes the importance of avoiding activities related to witches or devils but encourages your family to participate in the secularized version of Halloween, like carving pumpkins and giving out candy, as a way to engage with the community while upholding Catholic values.

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