The Patrick Madrid Show

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The Patrick Madrid Show: April 08, 2026 - Hour 1 Apr 08, 2026

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Patrick opens the hour with commentary on Pope Leo’s recent call for peace, then fields a rapid stream of listener calls and emails about purgatory, spiritual warfare, exorcists, confession tips, tattoos, and reverent ways to dispose of sacramentals.

Audio: Pope Leo on Trump’s warning to Iran of “civilization” destruction — “This is truly not acceptable. Here there are certainly questions of international law, but even more than this a question of morality for the good of people.” (00:37)
Ralph - Have you heard about the book “Mary the Second Eve” by John Henry Newman? What do you think about the argument against Purgatory that there is a fork in the road that leads to heaven or hell? (04:22)
ME (email) - Here’s another helpful guide [a mnemonic will help the memory]. Picture yourself slapping an egg. SLAP EGG to recall the 7 Deadly Sins: Sloth, Lust, Anger, PRIDE, Envy, Greed, and Gluttony. The sillier the mnemonic, the better.
Sarah (email) - Could you please speak about celebrity exorcists? It greatly troubles me that many of my friends and family take their words very seriously. I think they give demons too much power and attention over their lives. I just want to focus on Jesus and the power of His saving work on the Cross. I know spiritual warfare is real, but Jesus is infinitely more powerful! (15:01)
Connie (email) - As a recent convert, a large part of my conversion process was due to public exorcists. (20:21)
Arthur (7-years-old) - Do you remember Earth when you are in heaven? (21:12)
Eugene - Can I burn religious items instead of throwing them away? (23:11)
Sandra (email) – Can we pray to the souls in purgatory for their intercession? Some of us were certain we could ask them for intercession, while others were extremely opposed to it, because they were not totally purified yet. What is the church's teaching on this? And where can we find it? (24:40)
Aimee (email) - I have a good number of tattoos, and there’s an adrenalin rush each time (27:23)
DJ (email) - My prompt to Grok: "Can you act as Patrick Madrid and answer this question as he would?” (31:16)
Laura (email) – My husband and I have wedding tattoos on our ring fingers (38:51)
How Cyrus lost his wedding ring (44:21)
Robert - My son and his wife have 6 children and have adopted embryos. Is this ok? My parish priest said no. (47:14)

The Patrick Madrid Show: April 08, 2026 - Hour 2 Apr 08, 2026

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Patrick explores moral obstacles in IVF, embryo adoption, and surrogacy as callers voice conflicts between personal intentions and Catholic doctrine; callers weigh the ethics of rescuing frozen embryos, question gestational distinctions, and challenge the boundaries of technology and tradition. He draws from Church teaching, documents like Dignitas Personae and Donum Vitae, and sharp analogies, sometimes drifting into uncertainty about potential future rulings.

Patrick continues his conversation with Robert from the end of the last hour about IVF and adopting embryos (00:39)
Joe - I don't think Jesus would let frozen embryos lead a life of doom and let them expire. (13:09)
Deanna – How come Abraham and Sarah were not punished for surrogacy? (19:27)
Andrew - I don't usually disagree with you, but I don't see how saving embryos is surrogacy. (25:23)
Leslie - I wish instead of Catholics using IVF that we address infertility issues. (38:02)
Leo - Kidnapping the kids is more analogous to taking someone else’s children from someone else’s conception. Also, I am concerned that when they select the embryo to be born, they damage it in the process. (40:25)
Nick - This conversation reminds me of how incest was permitted in Genesis. (43:33)
Pam - What is the difference between a mother using an incubator and a surrogate mother? (46:35)

The Patrick Madrid Show: April 08, 2026 - Hour 3 Apr 08, 2026

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Patrick answers questions about Catholic traditions, from consecrating homes, the boundaries of interfaith participation, and why priesthood is restricted to men, all while weaving in audience reflections about the effects of violence in media and games, personal anecdotes, and advice for gently inviting friends back to faith.

Jordin - How does a common person consecrate themselves to St. Joseph? (00:32)
Lucy (11-years-old) - What is your opinion on violence in video games? (02:42)
Gianna (10-years-old) - Why can’t girls be priests? (07:16)
Sarah - If someone asks you to be a Godparent for a non-Catholic Christian religion, is that ok? Can Catholics celebrate Hanukkah? (12:13)
George - What can I write to my friends about the Woman at the well? I am trying to motivate Catholic friends who are not practicing. (17:01)
*Elena (email) - We were surrounded by violent shows, but I don't recall anyone freaking out about it. It was normal. And no one (or at least not many) turned out to be violent. What's the difference today? (21:56)
Patrick and Cyrus talk about the dangers of violent video games and movies (25:16)
Rae – We grew up respecting guns. These days, children don’t have that training. (34:38)
David – We watched Bugs Bunny cartoons where there was violence and we turned out ok. (37:22)
Heidi - I have a friend who was raised Catholic and not been to Church for several years. How can I convince her she does need to go to Confession? (38:08)
Tom - I am seeking wisdom and insight. Is it a legitimate motivation to seek these things to avoid misery? (43:15)

Originally Aired on 03-05-26 during the 2nd hour

The Patrick Madrid Show: April 07, 2026 - Hour 1 Apr 07, 2026

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On today's Patrick Madrid show, Patrick shares a survey on what Americans think about the morality of other Americans, Brandon wants to know if it is a sin for him to work for part of pharmaceutical company that produces immoral products, and do the Gospel accounts really conflict when it comes to the Good Thief on the cross next to Jesus? Patrick gives informed responses to listeners and their questions.

Patrick talks about a Pew Research Study that looks at how Americans think of their fellow Americans’ morality.

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Pete - I think it would be good for us to destroy Iran's powerplants to keep them busy, so they don't make more nukes. Is that morally wrong of me?

Brandon - I work for a pharmaceutical company and am I going to be sinning if I work for a part of the company that sells immoral products?

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Lewis - The Gospel last Sunday talks about the criminals crucified with Jesus. The Gospel accounts seem to conflict with one another saying that both thieves reviled Jesus but then another saying that one of them repented. How do you reconcile this?

Lance - My church wants to add a second sanctuary candle for a picture of our Lady of Guadalupe. Is this alright to do?

The Patrick Madrid Show: April 07, 2026 - Hour 2 Apr 07, 2026

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On today's Hour 2 of the Patrick Madrid show, Lydia calls in to ask and comment about the war in Iran, did you ever wonder how many languages that Jesus spoke, did Jesus entrust the Apostles with the power to forgive sins, and what happened to the human part of Christ when he was assumed into heaven.

Lydia - comments about the war in Iran

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Dave - During the bodily assumption of Christ into Heaven, what happened to huma portion of Christ?

Dina - How many languages did Jesus speak?

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Chris - How would you respond to a Protestant objection, regarding Confession and the apostles' power to forgive sins, using John 23:21-23?

The Patrick Madrid Show: April 07, 2026 - Hour 3 Apr 07, 2026

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On Hour 3 of the Patrick Madrid, Patrick answers questions from callers about the Catholic faith. Stephanie was part of the Holiness Church but wants to become Catholic and is interested to know if the Church will accept her Baptisms? Patrick explores the beliefs of the Holiness Church.

Linda - I had a conversation with my friend about how Jews can vote democrat. My friend thinks that maybe they are not really Jewish? Is it the same of Christians not going to Mass on Sunday? What is your take?

Stephanie - If I were to become Catholic, how would they take my baptism? I was baptized in the 'Holiness' church.

Break 1

Eduardo - Can you recommend any resources for Bible study?

Patrick shares how a survey from Pew Research on how a third of Gen Z thinks being extremely rich is morally wrong.

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Howard - Wealth and riches. I think Christ was saying, if you spend your whole life in pursuit of money, don't say in the last moment that you believe in God just because you are dying.

The Patrick Madrid Show: April 06, 2026 - Hour 1 Apr 06, 2026

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On today's Hour 1 of The Patrick Madrid Show, a concerned mom emails in looking for support and guidance, in response to a question from Burke about the resurrection, Patrick emphasizes that Jesus physically rose from the tomb, do we become angels after we die and what should our response be to those who say that God is nonbinary. Patrick offers clear answers to both simple and complex questions.

A concerned mom – I am looking for some guidance and support. I am a mom with 3 boys and raising them on a fixed income. Their dad passed away. Where can we get a vehicle for my son who will be going to college?

Email – Burke – If Jesus was raised from the grave and could spiritually appear why was the stone rolled away from the tomb? Jesus rose from the tomb physically.

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Email – Lillian: Will my brother who died become an angel? Can an angel receive a gift?

Liz - how can I argue confession to a catholic who says they don't believe in it anymore?

Patrick - Are demonic dreams normal?

Mary - Some say God is nonbinary. What should our response be?

The Patrick Madrid Show: April 06, 2026 - Hour 2 Apr 06, 2026

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On today's Hour 2 of The Patrick Madrid show, Patrick discusses the issue of tattoos in depth and also addresses the question of God having a gender, and Anne wants to know, was Jesus actually crucified on a stake instead of a cross. Hear Patrick's insightful answers on today's podcast.

Patrick cites the Washington Post Article on Tattoos

Jackie: If God is nonbinary then why did Jesus say 'forgive them father for they know not what they do?

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Anne - Jehovah Witness said that Jesus was crucified on a stake. how can I defend against such a claim?

The Patrick Madrid Show: April 06, 2026 - Hour 3 Apr 06, 2026

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On Hour 3 of today's Patrick Madrid show, Lyra wants to know about using the phrase "Oh my God" and if that is ok, Elaine asks if the "Beloved Disciple" in the Gospels is John, plus a couple callers chime in about their thoughts on tattoos. Patrick provides quintessential answers to listener questions about the Catholic faith.

Lyra - Why is it not okay say 'O My God'?

Elaine – in the gospel, is the apostle Jesus loved John?

Matt - Elijah brought up to heaven, Christ died for our sins and opened the gates. Elijah died before. Where was Elijah during that time frame?

Robert - Holy Thursday when the bread and wine was consecrated by the Lord, was it truly consecrated at that time, or did it not come into effect until he died on the cross?

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Mike - On Good Friday during the gospel of John, when Pilate is questioning Jesus and sits him on the bench and presents to the people and asks what should they do with him...I've heard Jesus was on the cross for 6 hours, but if this was the case, I'm confused why there is a discrepancy in the timeline.

Dawn - Tattoos and addiction...I don't have any, but my daughter has them, and our other daughter has them too. I do think they become very addictive.

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Doug - Doing plays on the altar (for Easter). My daughter was in a play and they depicted the crucifixion. It was on the altar. Is that right?

Linda - It's my opinion that when I see a beautiful woman with tattoos...it diminishes her character. It doesn't say she's a bad person, but rather the overall view. I have 5 sisters and none of us have tattoos. I know it's a form of expression.

The Patrick Madrid Show: April 03, 2026 - Hour 1 Apr 03, 2026

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On Hour 1 of today's Patrick Madrid Show, Amee emails about having a positive experience with AI, Mark wants to know about the justification for the Iran War, Islam's goal to dominate globally, and about Good Friday, did anyone else besides the Trinity know that Jesus was dying for our sins? Patrick offers solid Catholic wisdom in response to all of these issues.

(2:24) Audio: Astronaut Victor Glover on why human history more important than black history – 45sec - https://x.com/redwavepress/status/2039771462970536238

(7:57) Aimee (email) – I have had a positive experience with AI

(11:56) Email - I am ashamed to say that I am confused about Good Friday. No one, except the Trinity, knew that Jesus was dying because of our sins, right?

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(17:46) Mark - Iran killed so many of their own people before the war started. DId that justify the war we're in now?

(24:51) Audio: All of a sudden, the "intelligence" says that Iran was not a threat and was not close to being able to develop a nuclear weapon. Here’s what they said when we had a different president: https://x.com/mazemoore/status/2036571977100452251?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ

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(33:56) Audio: A montage of Islamic clerics who line up to say non-Muslims, especially Jews and Christians, are their enemies. – 2min - https://x.com/daveatherton20/status/1988967539855306923

(36:55) Audio: Islam’s global goal to dominate - Islam is not here to coexist. We were sent to dominate the world, to extinguish and wipe out every other religion. We are superior to everyone else. - https://x.com/realmaalouf/status/1991556460652675215?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ