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The Patrick Madrid Show: September 21, 2023 - Hour 2 Sep 21, 2023

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Patrick talks with listeners about the collapse or society and how Contraception and abortion may be a leading cause of this problem, as well as answers why priests can't get married today.

Patrick continues his conversation with Jim from the end of the previous hour about the consistent breaking down of our faith in a culture that celebrates atheism and sin.
Rosie - I recently separated from my boyfriend after 15 years. Can I go to confession and receive Jesus in the Eucharist? We were living in sin for all those years.
Monica - What rules do you have when your family gets together for a reunion? Do you do something to keep it more organized?
Ron - I think that contraception and abortion are collapsing the Church.
Biden makes sign of the cross in bizarre moment with Israeli PM Netanyahu
Rod - Why can't priests get married in the Church today? It used to be allowed. It says in the bible that it is better to marry than to lust.

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 21, 2023 - Hour 3 Sep 21, 2023

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Patrick engages in dialog with a protestant who is considering joining the Catholic Church, discusses the morality of video games, and shares the stories of listeners who converted to the Catholic faith.

Reginald - I am a protestant and I'm thinking about converting to the Catholic Church. Your show has really helped me.
Patrick shares emails coming in about the topic of kids playing outside
James - I am currently working my dream job in the video game industry. What are your thoughts on video games? Are they intricately evil?
Mary - Our daughter is staying at a boy’s dorm in college against our will. What should we do?
Laura - I am a deacon's wife. Deacons are married and it is a huge sacrifice for the family. I don't think priests should be allowed to get married.
Rogelio - How was the Virgin Mary born free of sin?
Brandon - I am interested in joining the Catholic Church but my wife is against it. I don't want to break up the family. What should I do?
Leeann - I am a convert, much like Reginald from earlier in the show, and your book “Surprised by Truth” played a big role in my conversion.
Fernando - I talked with you about an abortion that my wife had. We decided to make an appointment for confession. My wife wants to know if we will be able to be a family in heaven?

Are You Saved? (Special Podcast Highlight) Sep 20, 2023

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Have you ever been asked this question: "Are you saved?"

Maybe you felt flustered and didn't know how to respond. Can you, as a Catholic, say that you're saved? Is this scriptural?

In this podcast episode of The Patrick Madrid Show, the caller, Heather, asks whether Catholics can claim to be saved and discusses the perspective of Protestant family members who believe in "once saved, always saved." Patrick Madrid provides a comprehensive response.

He explains that the Bible uses various verb tenses (past, present progressive, and future) when discussing salvation. Catholics can say they have been saved (past), are being saved (present progressive), and will be saved (future) by God's grace. However, this doesn't imply an absolute assurance of salvation because individuals can choose to turn away from faith.

Patrick cites biblical passages such as 1 Corinthians 3, Ephesians 2, Acts 2, Acts 27, 1 Corinthians 1, and 2 Corinthians 2 to illustrate the different verb tenses used regarding salvation. He emphasizes that Catholics should approach the concept of salvation with humility, understanding that they need to work out their salvation in fear and trembling, as warned by St. Paul. Patrick also notes that the belief in "once saved, always saved" is a common misunderstanding of Scripture, particularly prevalent in certain Protestant denominations. He provides examples of passages that suggest the possibility of losing salvation.

He encourages Heather to engage in fruitful discussions with her Protestant family members by referencing these passages when they discuss the topic of salvation.

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 20, 2023 - Hour 1 Sep 20, 2023

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Patrick explores the different aspects of salvation, the importance of marrying within the Catholic faith, and the challenges in interpreting Scripture. Listen as Patrick unravels the complexities of the concept of salvation in the Bible, provides insights on mixed marriages, and shares anecdotes and theological perspectives on crucial teachings. Plus, don't miss the enlightening conversation about the power of apostolic tradition and the danger of presumption.

Adam (Email) – Did Adam and Eve engage in the “marital act” before the Fall?
Email – Can souls released from purgatory pray for us when they get to Heaven?
Patrick offers resources to an email asking about dating someone from another religion
Dan - Ecumenism: The Catholic Church doesn't seem to be doing ecumenism in the same way as scripture. How can a podcast you did on ecumenism be used to interpret scripture?
Heather - What does it mean when protestants say they are “saved?” Can I say, as a Catholic, that I am saved?

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 20, 2023 - Hour 2 Sep 20, 2023

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Patrick discusses St. Augustine's sermon on maintaining unity in the Catholic Church, even in the midst of scandals, and highlights its relevance to every generation. We also address the importance of cultivating virtue and the question of burial customs are explored, shedding light on their impact on eternity. We also delve into the topic of committing mortal sins and the importance of striving to avoid them.

Email - Is it necessary to have Rosaries blessed before you use them?
Amy - Book recommendation to Dan: “Where we got the Bible: our debt to the Catholic Church”. I am a convert after 20 years and this book helped me a lot.
Melba - I make knotted Rosaries. Can I make them without a crucifix?
Conner 8-years-old - Who was the first person on earth?
Elaine - If someone gets cremated and transported to another place do they need to have a funeral in the place they are coming from first?
Jaime - If you get distracted during the rosary, does it still count?
Mary - What large print bible would be good for me?
St. Augustine on maintaining the unity of the catholic church even amidst scandals
Patrick - If I am in mortal sin on Sunday, do I not get merit for saying the rosary?

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 20, 2023 - Hour 3 Sep 20, 2023

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We discuss the biblical definition of a nation and its historical context, as well as the importance of reading and understanding the original texts of the Bible. Additionally, we address listener questions on a variety of subjects, including divorce, raising children, and the perpetual virginity of Mary.

Terence - How does the Church define what a nation is? Some popes have said to respect the powers of nations.
Joseph - I am going through a divorce and am wondering how I should navigate child custody?
Tori - Did Joseph ever have sexual relations with Mary?
Alex - I learned that Mary was sent to live in a temple when she was 3-years-old and needed to be married in order to be safe. That is why she got married.
Patrick reads and responds to an email from a 24-year-old who is having marital relations with her boyfriend. They share a child together and she hopes to marry him someday. She asks if what she’s doing is sinful.
Maria - Did Saint Ann and Saint Joachim have sexual relations?
Frank - I have a lot medical problems and nothing seems to be helping. I am stuck in my house and not sure what to do with my life. What should I do?

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 19, 2023 - Hour 1 Sep 19, 2023

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Patrick dives into the importance of faith, even without seeing miracles, and the role of seeking evidence alongside it. We explore helpful resources for diving deeper into Scripture, including a book recommendation and a podcast to guide your daily readings. We also address questions about the morality of using a birth control pill and the Church's stance on indulgences.

Patrick comments on yesterday’s caller saying all life in energy
Audrey – How do we know Plenary Indulgence’s work and where do they come from?
John - I can’t seem to get into reading the Bible. I struggle with it. How all these details of what Jesus said so specific?
Bella – I’ve been married in the Catholic Church for more than 20 years and my husband has a lot of fantasies, and this has been causing a lot of trouble. Is this grant for a divorce?
Joe - Wants to share about this billboard about antisemitism located between San Francisco and San Jose.
John - Daughter visited OBGYN because she has medical issues with her menstrual cycle. The OB suggested the birth control pill. Is there any problem?

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 19, 2023 - Hour 2 Sep 19, 2023

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From the miraculous stories of women who defied doctors' warnings about childbirth, to the profound significance of a rarely performed Mass, to the advice given to a Catholic woman facing pressure to move in with her fiancé, Patrick covers it all.

Patrick comments more on John’s call from the end of the previous hour about taking birth control pills for medical reasons
Katherine - Perhaps Bella's husband has been having this issue for a long time, maybe he lacked the emotional maturity for getting into marriage
Leah - Advice for John's daughter: Napro technology from Pope John Paul II Institute. They prescribe bioidentical hormones and they get to the root cause of the menstrual cycle being off, or any infertility issues.
June – What did St. Paul mean when he said, “you should die to thyself.”
Patrick reads and responds to a Reddit post: My Catholic fiancé wants me to move in with him before the wedding
Father Len - I'm a priest in Milwaukee. Comment about home Masses: one of the most profound experiences I've had was doing the Mass of the viaticum.
Kathy – Comment on living together: My husband and I had 6 kids before we were married in the Church. When we came back to the Church, the priest had us live in separate quarters before our marriage. It was so great!
Benson – I lived with my now wife for 6 years before we got married. I didn't think marriage was necessary.
Kathleen - I know of couples who lived together that broke up before the wedding.
Hermine - I just had my 6th baby (at 35 years old). My last pregnancy was very difficult. I have a very irregular menstruation. We have been trying NFP. We are getting concerned about my health.

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 19, 2023 - Hour 3 Sep 19, 2023

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We discuss the challenges of dating and pressure for young women in the modern world, the importance of having a Catholic priest or deacon officiate a wedding, and the belief of Sedevacantism in the Catholic Church.

Patrick shares a couple of emails about living together before marriage
Emily - I just had my 9th child at 43. in addition to NFP, I started using the ovulation test strips recommended by my pro-life OBGYN group. They complement the NFP.
Marie - My husband and I have been married for 12 years. I knew that I didn't want to live together unless we were married, and my husband loved and respected that.
Mary - What's the Church's position on the salvation of a sedevacantist person?
Veronica - Because of my insistence with chastity, my husband and I had a quick engagement and got married as soon as possible
Michael - My Catholic brother was asked to officiate a wedding of two non-Catholics. What should he do?
Rick - I was married and then got an annulment at a young age. I committed to God before meeting my now-wife.
Ted - The anti-Christ: if you die not being able to buy and sell goods because you refuse the Mark of the Best, will you die a martyr?
Luis – Is there a list of sacred traditions that we have in the Church?
Mary – What do I do with an old bible that is all torn up?

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 18, 2023 - Hour 1 Sep 18, 2023

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Special Guest Host Ken Hensley tackles the challenging topic of evangelizing agnostics and atheists, exploring the tension that exists between their denial of God's existence and their inherent belief in meaning and purpose. Drawing from his book with Patrick, "The Godless Delusion: A Catholic Response to Modern Atheism," Ken offers insights that challenge conventional thinking and spark deep reflection.

Ken’s tips on Evangelizing to those to deny the existence of God
Liz – I am older and want to be in a romantic relationship. Do we need to be married before we have romantic relations?
Sharon (email) – Can we give “grace”? Doesn’t all grace come from God?

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