The Patrick Madrid Show

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The Patrick Madrid Show: April 17, 2026 - Hour 2 Apr 17, 2026

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Patrick answers questions on topics ranging from diabolical possession to parish registration, Catholic charities, and immigration through Aquinas’s lens, always keeping the conversation candid and current. He draws a line between spiritual and psychological explanations, addresses ethical concerns about workplace expenses, and examines boundaries in youth ministry when it comes to praying over minors. Throughout, Patrick weighs unrest about Islam’s growth, political upheaval involving the Pope, and patriotism’s place beneath a Catholic identity, urging honesty, faith, and discernment over outrage.

Ty – Is there a paranormal aspect to 'gang-stalking'? (00:56)
Mary - I think Catholic Charities is not under the Catholic Church. What did Thomas Aquinas say about immigration? We need to follow immigration laws. (07:41)
Pete - I worked for Catholic Charities. Catholic Charities was never sold. There are 160 different agencies that all serve a diocese. (15:24)
Kirby (email) - A good portion of your callers are delusional (21:14)
Tim (email) - Companies do things all the time that are illegal and/or immoral, so personally, I wouldn't use them as my moral compass.
Tom - Pope Leo said that Muslims and Christians should live together side by side in peace. Does he understand who Muslims are? The Islam religion is wrong. It’s the only religion where you can get murdered for leaving the faith. (26:10)
Paul - Do we have authority to pray over teens in Confirmation class? (33:21)
Jared – How, as an American Catholic, do I handle being discouraged by the current administration?

The Patrick Madrid Show: April 17, 2026 - Hour 3 Apr 17, 2026

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Patrick has fierce and candid exchanges about faith, politics, and the temptation to outrage, challenging listeners to separate the emotional pull of the news cycle from their devotion to Christ. Calls pour in, some fiery, others searching on the Church’s response to war, presidential words, and the meaning of just action, while Patrick insists on seeing every issue through the prism of Jesus’ command to render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s.

Brad - How can we take the argument that we need to save Iranians from their regime and threaten to wipe out the entire population seriously? (06:09)
John - Is it a sin to assume my wife is in heaven? (11:14)
Bobby - I think you are minimizing and conflating with the Pope vs Trump. (13:28)
Todd - Why do people not actually listen to the Patrick Madrid show? (20:29)
Albert – Why didn’t Pope Francis say a word when the FBI went after pro-lifers? (24:55)
Al - People fail to realize that the war from Iran had to be done. They financed Hezbollah and Isis. (28:13)
Mike - Patrick Madrid shouldn't give his own opinion. (35:02)
Carla – It seems you are even and it’s the callers that are Trump lovers (43:11)
Sam - What would the Pope do if we didn’t attack Iran and they got the nuclear weapon? (46:26)

The Patrick Madrid Show: April 16, 2026 - Hour 1 Apr 16, 2026

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Patrick answers calls about the Eucharist, second baptisms, church funding controversies, smart TVs spying from living rooms, and persistent myths linking Catholicism with ancient pagan rituals. Stories pop, advice flows, and moments of levity land between practical guidance and personal anecdotes.

Audio: Pilots meow and bark over emergency aviation frequency - https://x.com/rawsalerts/status/2044576195153424597 72nHQ (00:22)
Robert (email) - Being re-Baptized
Joshua - What if Pope talked to Trump as a head of state instead of talking to him as the Pope? Would that work? (09:16)
Mary - Is it true that Trump cancelled funding for Catholic Charities in Miami? (12:43)
Yollie - My neighbor has someone in her family struggling on drugs. What would be a good place for him to go that has Catholic values? (16:29)
Gwen (email) – I texted my grandson factual info about the Catholic Church being the original Christian Church started by Jesus. His mother said I was overstepping because he didn’t ask me. (21:32)
Bill (email) – What is the origin of the words the Roman Centurion said?
Mariam (email) - Mithraism and the Catholic Church (28:26)
Your Smart TV Is Secretly Spying on You—Here’s How to Get It to Stop (44:04)

The Patrick Madrid Show: April 16, 2026 - Hour 2 Apr 16, 2026

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Patrick opens the hour by fielding faith questions: listeners wonder about friendship with Jesus, the identity of Christians, and the wisdom within Sirach. Calls move from concerns over church inclusivity banners and Catholic parish life to debates about conversion rates, interfaith reconciliation, and whether non-Christians may be saved, with perspectives clashing and aligning in unexpected ways. A conversation with a Muslim caller sparks a thoughtful comparison of Christian and Islamic beliefs about Jesus, while Catholic doctrine and lived experience thread throughout the hour.

Judy - Why aren't we called the children of Jesus/God? Some say that we are His friends, but why not children? (02:24)
Megan - What do you think about the book of Sirach? Is it useful? (06:29)
Ben (email) – I’m seeing a lot of rainbow flags at the church’s I visit (14:51)
Francisco - Jesus said that the only way to the Father is through Him. Only 25% of the world population is Christian. Will 6 billion people go to Hell? (21:46)
Naser - I am a Muslim. You say that Muslims can’t be saved without believing in Jesus. Do Jews get saved? (35:50)

The Patrick Madrid Show: April 16, 2026 - Hour 3 Apr 16, 2026

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Patrick helps callers who grapple with moral questions about employment in clinics offering transgender surgeries, confronts the worn edges of trust in church leadership, and fields thoughts on faith as listeners digest painful realities of abuse scandals and financial cover-ups. He answers practical curiosity about scripture and Catholic traditions, all while wrestling with tension and hope threaded through stories of doubt and perseverance. One conversation stirs into the next, from Middle East politics to relics beneath the altar, as Patrick refuses to shy away from hard truths or wavering voices.

Peter - Is it a grave sin to work for a clinic that does transgender surgeries? 00:49)
Kathy - It felt like the caller was blaming Israel for a lot of the things in the Middle East. I feel like this is unfair. (12:14)
Brian (email) - What does it say in the Quran about killing infidels? (20:08)
Mary (email) - I work for the Post Office and it bothers me when I have to deliver donation requests from Planned Parenthood.
Brooke - Where did the angel with the flaming sword come from in Genesis? (23:46)
*Andre - How can I reconcile the bad things happening in the Catholic Church, such as bankruptcy and financial mismanagement of a diocese? Also, the Pope is losing his mind. I am ready to leave the Church. (33:06)
Will - I always heard that John of the Cross was the Apostle John. (48:55)

The Patrick Madrid Show: April 15, 2026 - Hour 1 Apr 15, 2026

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Patrick shares emails in response to the last couple of episodes of the show (00:35)
Kathy - Is it right for the priest to peak around the screen in Confession? (09:20)
Jay - The Catholic population has been declining. It seems like the Holy Father has a flawed set of priorities with his visits. Do you have any thoughts about this and why he would visit Muslim countries instead of Europe? (15:59)
George - I disagree with you about the Pope and his alignment with globalists and democrats (24:04)
Eliazer - I hope we can approach both the President and the Pope with the right perspective. As Catholics, the Pope represents us and he is doing what he needs to do. Also, the President is our president. I see both as important. (30:17)
Vinnie - Nobody ever got to heaven by bad mouthing the Pope (39:16)
Mary - In response to guy who disagrees with you, best thing we can do is fast and pray and change sin in our life. (43:13)
Anna - My daughter is doing a paper on the Secretariat on Atheism in the Vatican in the 1930s. Was there an alliance with the fascists and the Vatican? Do you know anything about this? (48:50)

The Patrick Madrid Show: April 15, 2026 - Hour 2 Apr 15, 2026

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Patrick shares emails in response to the last couple of episodes of the show (00:36)
Claudia - I think of St. Catherine of Siena during the schism. I pray the Surrender Novena and that helps with anger. (12:04)
Sharron - I am really sick and tired of people complaining about Pope and Trump. People don't understand that the Holy Spirit appoints the Pope. People are attacking the Holy Spirit. (14:06)
Michael - I support and respect your direction and demeanor when it comes to people attacking you. (17:14)
Israel - I want to respond to the guy upset about the Pope. This is no way to live. Life is short and we need peace. (21:45)
Rick - What would the Pope suggest that we do in Iran? We can't negotiate with them in good faith? There is no answer. (27:08)
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Linda - I wish the Pope would go to talk to the leaders in Iran. Why isn't he talking to them and not just to us. (39:14)
Manuel - If I want to be a priest, what should I do? (44:51)
Laura - Can someone get last rites up to three hours after the person dies? (49:06)

The Patrick Madrid Show: April 15, 2026 - Hour 3 Apr 15, 2026

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Laura - Can someone get last rites up to three hours after the person dies? (01:03)
Marian - We are supposed to follow God's will. Is the Holy Spirit working in both the Pope and the President? Who is it that is inspired by Him? (09:15)
Mike - When a person becomes a saint, how does that work? (14:44)
Denise - Why would the Pope entertain a private meeting with David Axelrod? (17:45)
Charlene - I remember Pope Francis said that the Bishop of Rome will no longer be known as the Vicar of Christ. I heard it on the radio. Is this true? (24:00)
Jonathan - What should our posture be towards Islam? I know this is part of the situation in Iran and other places. How can we address this as Catholics? (26:10)
Gabrielle - What should our posture be towards Islam? I know this is part of the situation in Iran and other places. How can we address this as Catholics? (37:33)
James - Jim called in yesterday and asked about Catholic customs. I give up coffee on Friday's. (49:46)

The Patrick Madrid Show: April 14, 2026 - Hour 1 Apr 14, 2026

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Patrick plunges into complex questions on faith, authority, and the Church’s handling of Scripture canon, correcting misconceptions about hidden biblical texts. He fields callers fired up over papal political comments and the friction between personal conviction and Catholic teaching, weaving listener stories of confusion and frustration about practices like Friday abstinence, lay blessings, and trust in leadership. Throughout the stream of discussion, Patrick keeps unwavering focus on charity, unity, and the core essentials of faith while urging prayer, not polemics.

Mary (email) - My nephew is in prison and is struggling with his faith (00:56)
Dan - Good job with all the calls you took about Pope Leo and Trump. I support what you said. (09:22)
Chinto - I dropped my son off at school and I blessed him, but then the teacher asked if she could get a blessing from me. Can I give her a blessing? (11:39)
Jamie - I don't understand the issue with Pope Leo's words. As the Vicar of Christ, he has to have the stance against war. Where does the desire for the pope to advocate war come from? (15:39)
Chad - Pope and Trump: If you look at this through a biblical lens, it is what Jesus went through with the government in His time. (24:27)
John - What do the US Bishops say about what to do on Fridays when we’re not in Lent? (26:32)
Jim – The three previous Popes before Leo said that the United Nations was the only hope for peace. That shows the church as having a tendency to look to government to help bring peace. (28:45)
Steven - When God Himself was getting Moses out of Egypt, He destroyed the Pharoh’s army. So how can the Pope say that War is bad? (41:12)

The Patrick Madrid Show: April 14, 2026 - Hour 2 Apr 14, 2026

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Patrick answers questions about Catholicism, Baptist faith, suffering, prayer, politics, theology, and personal convictions. Listeners, moved by encouragement and candor, share their journeys and viewpoints as Patrick listens, responds, and challenges them to engage with life’s messiness.

Email – You should run for office
Bree - I am on the journey from Protestantism to Catholicism. I am torn about it because I feel peace at the Baptist church, but I think Catholicism makes more sense. (02:47)
Gary - I think a lot of Catholics are experiencing 'Cognitive dissonance'. I also just learned about St Louis De Montfort and True Devotion to Mary. Do you have any biblical passages that reference the Immaculate Conception of Mary or the Assumption? (14:29)
Cindy - I used a rosary meditation that referred to God as a creature. (19:02)
Cecil - I think that the president spoke out against the pope first. I think Trump gets too extreme. The pope has a right to respond to Trump's comments. (21:44)
Rick - The Church has been taken over by leftists, and we need to wake up to it. (27:06)
Stewart - Suffering and Holiness: Why does suffering seem to be requirement for Holiness? (37:11)
Efrank - If you see an apparition, should you report it to your pastor or your bishop? (44:47)
Bill - I don't think the Pope mentioned Trump's name. I took it as a hint that Trump was trying to start war. I think that Trump isn't trying to start a war, he is trying to prevent a war. (48:06)

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