The Patrick Madrid Show

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The Patrick Madrid Show: September 17, 2026 - Hour 3 Sep 17, 2026

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Patrick welcomes heartfelt calls from listeners seeking clarity on profound questions of faith, the permanence of choices beyond this life, and the hope of spiritual renewal. He listens to thoughtful struggles with family dynamics in interfaith marriages, ethical quandaries in education, the ongoing defense of life, and the complexity of suffering and God’s providence. Authentic gratitude and encouragement echo as Patrick offers wisdom rooted in Scripture, Church teaching, and genuine compassion, gently guiding those who feel distant back toward prayer, community, and trust.

Patrick continues his conversation about praying for souls in hell with Rosa
Cal - My dad was Jewish and my mom was Catholic. We used to go to all sorts of non-Catholic events. I don't see how what you are saying is right. (10:07)
Stella - I have an ethical dilemma in my classroom. Adult students want me to extend the deadline even though instructions were very clear (15:34)
Dave - How do we defend life to non-Christians? (24:02)
John - When good things happen, we thank God, but we don't blame Him when bad things happen (29:04)
Michael - Revelation 3, where our Lord is talking about where Satan dwells (37:37)
Debra - I thank God for the good and bad when I pray. From the bad, we learn. Also, which is the best catechism? (41:15)
Tricia - The binding prayer: Coworker of mine who attends a Catholic church talk about how our kids are in relationships that are sometimes not the best. Are the binding prayers real? (45:24)

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 16, 2026 - Hour 1 Sep 16, 2026

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Patrick Madrid opens this episode with heartfelt listener questions, candid conversations, and a focus on faith struggles and spiritual renewal. Through thoughtful responses about issues like toxic masculinity, fasting, the relationship between the Old and New Covenants, and the perpetual virginity of Mary, Patrick blends theological insight with personal encouragement. Listeners hear honest testimonies and find guidance for reconnecting with prayer, confession, and the Church, all rooted in wisdom and warmth.

LeAnne (email) - What do you think are true examples of toxic masculinity and not just the "academic claptrap" examples? (00:51)
and keep going back and forth between Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy. Can you give me a clear case for Catholicism over Orthodoxy, plus any good apologetic sources? Also, why do Catholics often seem fine with the Orthodox while many Orthodox seem to have a problem with Catholics?
Kevin - If Jesus is the fulfillment of the New Covenant, what happened to the New Covenant? (21:02)
Robert (email) - Are pregnant women exempt from the one-hour Eucharistic fast, or does my wife still need to observe it even if she has to snack beforehand to manage nausea?
Adam - Why is the Old Testament still connected to the New Testament if Christ fulfilled the Old Testament? (28:06)
Karen (email) - Without living in fear, what practical steps can ordinary Americans take to stay awake to cultural and security changes around us and be prepared if an attempt is ever made to take over the country? (36:54)
Ed - What is the difference between fasting for one hour vs fasting for an entire day? (44:33)

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 16, 2026 - Hour 2 Sep 16, 2026

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Patrick responds to heartfelt questions about faith, church practices, and personal struggles, encouraging listeners who feel lost or uncertain. He addresses concerns ranging from the biblical basis for praying to Mary, issues of church authority during unexpected liturgies, and how to honor loved ones who have passed without a traditional Catholic funeral. Throughout the episode, Patrick offers historical context, scriptural references, and warm support, guiding callers with compassion and clarity.

Mark - I am trying to do the right thing. I was fired for belligerently expressing my belief in evolution. (00:24)
Jasmine - Why do Catholics pray to Mary? (04:18)
Purple Grammi (email) - Can you prove that JAMES IS NOT THE HALF BROTHER OF JESUS? (10:23)
BY THE TIME you finish this article, "Yes, Jesus Was an Only Child" you will have a specific, biblically grounded answer for every version of the “Jesus had brothers” objection, including one from Scripture that few Catholics and Protestants have ever heard of. - https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/yes-jesus-was-an-only-child
Prince - Does Jesus Christ know when the End Times will happen? (24:32)
Angela - We attended Mass and the Deacon's wife presided over the whole mass. She came out in the garments of the priest and read the Gospel and said the homily. (25:54)
Jessica - Can a non-Catholic request a Catholic funeral mass? (34:27)
Jesus (email) - The end times have come up a couple times today and makes me keep wondering what the Bible says about what will happen to the Church in the end times? I thought I recall you mentioning something about it becoming corrupted or something along those lines. How does that square with what Jesus says in the Gospels on how the gates of Hell will never prevail against his church? (44:51)

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 16, 2026 - Hour 3 Sep 16, 2026

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Patrick Madrid brings heartfelt encouragement and practical wisdom to listeners seeking a deeper connection with their Catholic faith. He addresses questions about salvation, confession, preparing for life’s final moments, relationships, and Church teachings on difficult topics like sexuality. Uplifting stories from callers reveal how honest conversation and prayer can draw people back towards hope, family, and God’s mercy.

Jeanie - Can you recommend Monasteries that do Gregorian Masses? (01:32)
Frank - What do you have to say about the last hour of our life? (03:47)
Matthew - You were talking about the brothers and sisters of Jesus. Mary was standing by the foot of the Cross with her sister Mary. I thought that was a slam dunk. What do you think? (09:23)
Adam - My son is 17 and we’re trying to navigate teenage dating. As a father, what should I allow him to do as far as dating? (14:05)
Lisa – I know a lesbian who says there's nowhere in the Bible that says homosexuality is a sin. (22:39)
Anthony – Can I be forgiven if you don’t return goods that were stolen? (30:47)
Jason - The gates of hell shall not prevail (39:10)

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 15, 2026 - Hour 1 Sep 15, 2026

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Patrick addresses timely Catholic concerns, including Bishop Burbidge’s recent call for Virginia Catholics to vote against controversial constitutional amendments, offering clear explanations on issues of life and marriage. He responds to heartfelt listener questions about confession, family conflict, purgatory, drinking in the church, and the historical roots of Catholic practices like icons. Throughout the episode, Patrick intertwines scriptural insight, personal encouragement, and practical advice for those seeking spiritual renewal and a deeper relationship with their faith.

Statement of Bishop Burbidge Instructing Catholics to Vote ‘No’ on Virginia Ballot Questions 1 & 2 https://www.dailysignal.com/2026/09/13/virginia-bishop-abortion-marriage-vote/ (01:38)
Tom - Can you receive communion before you do your penance? (11:05)
Email - My husband and I have been married for more than 20 years and have several teenagers in the home. Over the past few years, he and the kids have made racially offensive comments, ranging from mild to quite offensive.
Anthony (14-years-old) - Is swing dancing a sin? My sister's boyfriend thinks it is. (22:19)
Lou - What do I tell friends when they ask me where purgatory is? (25:37)
Julio (email) – Is French kissing before marriage a sin? (41:28)
Tony - What were the Early Church Father's opinions on icons? (44:45)

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 15, 2026 - Hour 2 Sep 15, 2026

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Patrick welcomes heartfelt calls from listeners wrestling with faith, healing, and moral questions, offering both spiritual encouragement and practical resources. His conversations move from the struggles of returning to confession after serious choices to the pain and hope around family, abortion, and forgiveness, fostering space for honesty and renewal. Thoughtful exchanges about conscience, history, and the challenges of modern society run throughout, as Patrick listens, advises, and prays alongside those seeking their way back to God.

Irvin - My wife was on birth control. I ended up getting a vasectomy (I know it's a mortal sin). Should I go confession? (05:22)
Dave - Jesus never once addressed Mary as mother in the Bible. How come there are ten Hail Mary’s to the one Our Father in the Rosary? (13:03)
Ted (email) - You read an email from a wife and mother of a prospective deacon who uses racial slurs. Amazed to follow up with the readings today that also address that. “For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one Body” and the like. The prospective deacon is not being respectful of part of the Body of Christ. (15:42)
Art – I think the Lindsay Clancy stories parallel the Legend La Llorona. One of the stories is that the woman is vindictive and so she drowns her children. There are a lot of women who have done the same thing. (20:36)
Mark - Does Patrick think that one can be a Catholic and be a Democrat? (38:56)
Mark - I don't think people shouldn't hide behind 'men don't understand post-partem depression...' Every person suffers. (43:51)
Mike - What about the children? They've been put on the altar of the pro-choice movement. (48:22)

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 15, 2026 - Hour 3 Sep 15, 2026

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Patrick addresses questions about forgiveness and moral responsibility, focusing on complex situations like the Lindsay Clancy case, struggles with family relationships, and end-of-life experiences. He thoughtfully responds to callers seeking faith, clarity, and consolation, offering scriptural and Catholic perspectives on issues ranging from Mary's honor in scripture to grief over suicide and the Church's teaching on unbaptized infants. The episode weaves together heartfelt testimonies, moments of spiritual encouragement, and practical advice for those searching for hope and reconnection with their faith.

Eileen (email) - Dave's opinion brought to mind what I had heard from Fr. Simon on his show… (00:36)
Ann (email) - Would you give me a refresher with one of your always-thorough and helpful explanations about Jesus calling Mary "Woman" rather than "Mother."
Michael - Regarding Bishop Sheen's prediction about grief from abortion: does Patrick agree with Bishop Sheen's assessment from the clip Cyrus played? (08:46)
Jamie - Was there no one in Clancy’s life who would have jumped in and steered the kids to safety? It seems like there is a lack of belief in spiritual evil in our world. (11:34)
Anne Marie - What happens when a person is transitioning from Earth to heaven. Are there books or church documents on this? (15:04)
Eileen (email) - Could it be that some women have sympathy for Lindsay Clancy because it is unthinkable to them that a woman who was in her right mind could ever kill her children? (20:04)
Jim - Can can you flesh how the enmity between Eve and Serpent is connected to Mary? (24:47)
Lynn - I am a pro-life conservative who thinks Clancy should not be held criminally responsible. Most people don't have all the information, I think. (25:28)
Andrew – How can I forgive people who are not contrite? (34:04)
John - My son passed from suicide; he was not Catholic, but I hear that he went to hell. Is that true? (43:17)
Mark - What does the Catholic church teach on unborn babies that die? Do they go to hell or limbo? Is this dogma? (48:32)

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 14, 2026 - Hour 1 Sep 14, 2026

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Patrick answers heartfelt questions from listeners about forgiveness, spiritual renewal, and Catholic practices, weaving in personal stories and gentle encouragement for those returning to their faith. The episode features reflections on moral theology, struggles with family discord, and the meaningful symbolism behind sacraments like baptism and holy water. Throughout, Patrick creates space for vulnerability and gratitude, inviting listeners to pause, reflect, and reconnect with hope and healing.

Cynthia (email) - What's PTO? (01:04)
Karl (email) - How do you feel about voluntourism?
Trey (email) - How can Catholic moral theology help us judge the Lindsay Clancy Trial.
Helen (email) - Can you please explain what is a sin against the Holy Spirit and how does one commit such a sin? (18:37)
Missy (email) – I yelled at my kids a lot and now I feel bad about how I treated them. How can I make it right?
Keith (email) - Is there a chance that all your books and articles that you give out for resources will ever be on Audible? (25:24)
Sad and worried mom (email) – My husband lets our kids play with Ouija boards
William (email) – Why do most people take communion by hand?
Angela (email) - Does forgiveness require me to stay close to someone who is inconsiderate, keep explaining how they hurt me, and hope they change—even if I don’t have the energy for that? (40:34)
Kathy (email) - When John the Baptist baptized Jesus, what was that Baptism? How long had it been done? What was the purpose? (47:07)

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 14, 2026 - Hour 2 Sep 14, 2026

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Patrick addresses a range of emotionally charged topics, from the challenges of cultural polarization to the complexities of postpartum depression and the far-reaching impact of abortion on society. Callers and listeners share personal testimonies about loss, mental health struggles, and faith, highlighting moments of gratitude for spiritual support and guidance. The episode also investigates how the Church views Islam and explores the connections between personal choices, societal norms, and spiritual renewal.

Thomas (email) – MAGA uses the American flag as a political sign (01:02)
Kevin (email) - Temporal effects of sin (05:12)
Gail (email) – Post Partum Depression takes a toll on many women (08:00)
Audio: Lindsey Clancy woman logic (I’m just a woman so maybe I don’t understand) – 2:20 - https://x.com/johnrich/status/2097002085153685714/video/1?s=46 (17:22)
Lisa - I have a different perspective. I think it boils down to health. The kind of chemicals and food we eat affects women. Women don't have to have such terrible post-partum experiences (23:07)
Graig - What is the Catholic position on Islam? (28:19)
Liz - About the discussion on Lindsey Clancy: I have been through post-partum. I think there is a lost opportunity to talk about post-partum. How can we better help women dealing with this? (35:07)
Rae - I think postpartum is a popular buzzword. My mom went through something triggered by back-to-back pregnancy. It was borderline schizophrenia. (41:05)
Robert - I think abortion is one of the biggest connections. I am really concerned this will affect women getting abortions and will add a further justification. (49:09)

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 14, 2026 - Hour 3 Sep 14, 2026

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Patrick addresses the emotional complexities raised by the Lindsay Clancy case, fielding passionate calls and emails from listeners wrestling with themes of forgiveness, responsibility, and justice. Conversations branch into the challenges of faith renewal, mental health, family dynamics, and the struggle to embrace Catholic teaching amid pain and controversy. Voices of gratitude, spiritual struggle, and candid testimony fill the hour with real-life stories of people searching for hope, guidance, and community.

Mary (email) - The eleven jurors had it right (01:03)
Alexis (email) - While it is fairly common to suffer some kind of postpartum, 99% of us are not killing our children. (03:06)
Linda - I am not comfortable with the gray area that the Clancy case brings us too. What if they decide to lock women up because of hormones? (04:00)
Audio: The Doctor, Latiesha Dukes, who treated Lindsay Clancy has testified that there was never signs of psychosis - https://x.com/NemeremNjoku/status/2096139092048167152/video/1?s=46
Anne - My daughter had a very serious case of post-partum and was afraid to be with her baby alone. I believe post-partum psychoses needs to be treated. (08:36)
Mary Jane - I had post-partum and that is not what Lindsey had. You don't kill your kids with depression. (11:31)
Sonja - I have niece who is 27 who goes to satanic rock concerts. Is she in trouble? (14:58)
Caitlin (email) - I recently came back to my faith, and it is affecting my marriage. I am no longer doing certain sexual acts as I found out it in sinful to do that outside of the martial act. I don’t know how to handle these challenges as I feel like my faith is the most important thing, but I don’t want it to cause a divorce. (22:25)
Kendall - I have had mental illness (25:55)
Kathy - In light of Sunday's readings about forgiveness, how does it play into the Lindsay Clancy case? (28:42)
Emelie (email) - How can I get my husband to understand the importance of going to confession more often?
Ray – Is it wrong to plan a Eulogy for my parents before they pass? (37:39)
Elizabeth - Do I have a moral obligation to intervene with a daughter who has mental illness for her daughter's safety? (39:50)
Dennis (email) - What if a man did what Lindsay Clancy did.

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