The Patrick Madrid Show

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The Patrick Madrid Show: February 10, 2026 - Hour 1 Feb 10, 2026

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Patrick announces fresh developments in Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s beatification cause, offering insight about sainthood and the value of relics in Catholic tradition. Listeners call in with vivid recollections of Sheen’s reach, prompting Patrick to share practical ways to encourage faith, like gently recommending OCIA or suggesting robust parishes in Southern California. He moves seamlessly from biblical connections to personal anecdotes on praying for souls, always pointing listeners toward the power of trust and authentic community in the Church.

Major Announcement about Archbishop Fulton Sheen's Path to Sainthood (01:34)
Virginia - Sheen inspired me in the way we talk about tolerance (09:15)
Tony - Can you comment on the connection and relationship between David and Jonathan? (13:09)
Dave - What church or monastery or mission should I send someone who is coming back to the faith in San Diego area? (20:11)
Nick - I wrote letters to Bishop Sheen during my time in the Air Force. I donated $15 and he sent me a 'Thank You' note. (24:35)
Kathy (email) – Should we continue to encourage our future daughter-in-law to start OCIA? (35:33)
Frank - Am I doing my prayers for lost souls correctly? (41:22)

The Patrick Madrid Show: February 10, 2026 - Hour 2 Feb 10, 2026

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Patrick responds to questions about workplace ethics and artificial intelligence, threading Catechism insights with moments from his own life. He shares concerns and possibilities around technology, recalling the shift from dial-up to modern convenience, and considers how faith shapes daily choices.

Gabriel - How should I talk about my coworkers in the workplace when I have something negative to say? (00:52)
Jim (email) - Can you help us understand 1 Samuel 2:25? Specifically, "...if a man sins against the Lord, who can intercede for him?" Isn't this what the Sacrament of Reconciliation is? (12:23)
Franky (12-years-old) - What do you think about AI? (19:17)
Bill - What is heaven like? (35:54)
Sydney - What moral compass should I have in a relationship? What do I want to build in a relationship? What should I turn away from? (44:52)

The Patrick Madrid Show: February 10, 2026 - Hour 3 Feb 10, 2026

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Patrick answers questions from listeners about artificial intelligence’s real risks and moral boundaries but also addresses how misinformation sneaks into everyday life through social media. He reacts strongly to political controversies, confronting racism and why careless public social media posts can’t be shrugged off.

Tom - Your point about washers and dryers is irrelevant today. What about George Soros and other people who could misuse AI as propaganda? There is no AI watchdog now. (00:40)
Tom (email) – Why are you being silent on things you should be speaking out about? (06:18)
Daria - The teacher at my Bible class is encouraging praying over people and laying hands on others. (10:11)
Debbie - The NASA space center launched the James-Webb telescope which went back to Big Bang. How will these things affect Grok and ChatGPT? (23:05)
Maureen – There’s a lot more to the video that President Trump sent out. It is part of a whole clip that was attached to something related to the Lion King. (28:21)
George - Praying over someone seems intuitive for our human bodies. Seems like we are making a mountain out of a molehill. (32:53)
Denise - Have you heard about prayers that Christ himself wrote? (36:19)
Rebeca - The Bible says you shouldn’t make images about heaven. Why do Catholics make images of saints and pray to them? (42:55)
Laura – It took me 20 years of a rough marriage to figure out why God wasn’t answering my prayers (49:24)

The Patrick Madrid Show: February 09, 2026 - Hour 1 Feb 09, 2026

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Patrick begins with gratitude over the successful pledge drive and quickly connects with listeners, greeting seven-year-old Lillian from California and fielding her thoughtful questions on Catholic camp options and Lent’s rituals. He fields questions on confession, tradition, and even the origin of Ash Wednesday ashes, mixing humor, personal stories, and Church teaching as he moves from summer camp memories to matters of faith and practice. Genuine conversation flows, moving from a child's curiosity to lifelong Catholic concerns, as Patrick offers clear, encouraging guidance for each caller.

Lilian (7-years-old) - We just started watching the Waltons. Why can't we receive the Sacraments during Lent? (01:39)
Jacob (email) - How come we are not supposed to take Jesus literally when he says, “pluck your eye out”, but we do take Jesus literally when he says “this is my body” during the last supper? (09:52)
Joe - What do I tell someone who is a practicing Catholic who hasn't been to confession in 5 years? (19:08)
Maria - I need help with spiritual direction. How can I get a spiritual director? (25:10)
Efrank - On Ash Wednesday, does it matter what type of ashes you use? (28:52)
Roy - You are quoting paragraphs in the Catechism. Is the Catechism in the Bible where regular people can read it? Or is this a special book that Protestants don't know about? (31:43)
Yollie - Do you think that the student walkouts are orchestrated by groups or is this an individual choice? (45:48)

The Patrick Madrid Show: February 09, 2026 - Hour 2 Feb 09, 2026

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Patrick starts by confronting questions about church leadership from the Book of Titus, then explains Catholic teachings like papal infallibility and celibacy with clarity. Listeners reach out with stories of visions and faith struggles, seeking Patrick’s take on supernatural experiences, the nature of belief through hardship, and everyday spiritual choices. From why bishops wear the zucchetto to thoughtful guidance on confirmation sponsors, from Super Bowl halftime controversy to the complicated legacy of the Jesuits and questions from a convert out of Mormonism, Patrick brings a thoughtful, grounded response to every turn.

Taylor (email) – Question about Papal infallibility (00:55)
Bobbie - About 5 years ago during Palm Sunday, I went to get a Palm and had a vision of a godless world. (07:32)
Anilu (13-years-old) - Can my confirmation sponsor also be my godparent? (16:33)
Brett - I am a Catholic with a Jewish background. I wore a Jewish garment to Church, and someone complained. What do you think? (19:59)
Bob - I was very upset about the Bad Bunny music at the Super Bowl, and no one actually said anything about the meaning of the words. I don't think we should praise this guy. (25:42)
James - Do you have any good resources on the Jesuits? (31:09)
Sarah (email) - In Acts, Peter receives direct visions and prophetic-like guidance. What is the best way to understand and explain why Peter retained prophetic abilities and continued to add to the deposit of faith but that this charism was no longer needed after that deposit was essentially completed upon the deaths of the apostles? Why was that given to him as an apostle, but not to later popes, if the Church needs ongoing direction? (38:59)

The Patrick Madrid Show: February 09, 2026 - Hour 3 Feb 09, 2026

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Patrick answers an email question about a transition from Mormonism to Catholicism, unpacking the Church’s teachings on revelation and changes in doctrine with clarity. Questions pour in: when does transubstantiation happen, should laypeople extend hands in blessing, why cling to the past? Patrick explains the church’s origins, the unity Christ wants, and offers guidance for Orthodox, Protestant and Catholic callers wrestling with faith, tradition and marriage.

Patrick continues answering the email from the end of the last hour. What is the best way to understand and explain why Peter retained prophetic abilities and continued to add to the deposit of faith but that this charism was no longer needed after that deposit was essentially completed upon the deaths of the apostles? (00:18)
LtCol Dan (email) - If what you just said is true about divine revelation, that it ended with the Apostles, how do we make sense of St. Faustina’s Divine Mercy instruction from Jesus, visitation to purgatory, etc.? (03:56)
Brian - Why does transubstantiation occur during the mass? (15:58)
Daniel - The priest asks us to extend our right hand forward over people being blessed. Is that appropriate? (22:24)
Santos - You were talking about the Mormon Church. Why do you point all this stuff about rejecting black people? What happened already happened. When are we going to stop this. Nobody is a saint. (26:21)
Ryan - I was born and raised Orthodox, and I go to a Catholic Church now. What should my next step be? (38:56)
Paul - Is a marriage between a Muslim and Baptized Catholic valid? (47:10)

The Patrick Madrid Show: February 05, 2026 - Hour 1 Feb 05, 2026

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Patrick responds to challenges about the uniqueness of Catholicism compared to Hinduism, offers practical advice and book recommendations, and answers personal questions about confession, prayer, and atheism in the family.

April - How come Jesus and the 10 Commandments didn’t condemn slavery? (01:27)
Cajon Gramps – Hindu Gods - how come other faiths believe that their gods are true gods? (04:42)
Noah (8-years-old) - Who made God? (15:40)
Ana - Our priest doesn't let us do the Act of Contrition during Confession. (17:46)
Mary - My friends’ kids left the Church. How can she talk to them? (27:14)
April - What do you think of the books of Enoch, Judas, and Thomas? Should we as Catholics read these books? (33:58)
Luke (email) - With Lent approaching, do you recommend any books on prayer? (44:52)
Patrick in Denver, CO - I am putting my dad into hospice care. My dad says he wants to keep living. What does the Church teach about this situation? (47:17)

The Patrick Madrid Show: February 05, 2026 - Hour 2 Feb 05, 2026

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Special Challenge Match Hour

The Patrick Madrid Show: February 05, 2026 - Hour 3 Feb 05, 2026

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Patrick opens the hour with gratitude for listeners, tackles an annulment question with Anthony about why marriages outside church form can be declared null, and is surprised by Giovanni, whose curiosity about the root of evil sparks an exchange about pride, angels, and biblical wisdom. The conversation shifts frequently: stories of conversion, changes in medical positions on gender surgeries for minors, and the influence of streaming content on children.

Anthony - My friend's wife got an annulment. Is that valid? (01:30)
Giovanni (11-years-old) - Is money the root of all sin? (13:31)
Sharon - I want to encourage people to donate to Relevant Radio. My husband and I were raised Pentecostal. I saw a Relevant Radio billboard and this turned me onto your station. (19:46)
Audio: Scott Jennings – 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐇𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐁𝐋𝐄𝐖 𝐔𝐏 𝐀 𝐋𝐄𝐅𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐃𝐂𝐎𝐖 – https://x.com/jenningsshow/status/2019117973076574309?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (27:43)
Email - Cohabitation before marriage: Can I go to confession but not receive communion until I get married? (32:29)
Audio: Senator Josh Hawley grills Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos about LGBTQ agenda on Netflix kid shows - https://x.com/Bmcd246Mcd/status/2019390703399497978 (42:46)

The Patrick Madrid Show: February 04, 2026 - Hour 1 Feb 04, 2026

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Patrick shares the astonishing story of a 13-year-old who swims through treacherous ocean waters to save his family, then pivots to answer burning questions about the origins of the Mass, Marian doctrine, and the power of sacramentals. Community, faith, and everyday miracles pulse through every minute.

A 13-year-old boy has swum 4km through open ocean to save the lives of his mother and two siblings south of Perth. 4 Kilometers is 2.49 Miles – from 7 News - https://x.com/7NewsSydney/status/2018587056423792842?s=20 (02:54)
UNC Health bars those under 19 from gender-affirming care — stricter than state limit - https://dailytarheel.com/article/university-unc-health-gender-affirming-care-limited-20260202 (13:53)
Karen - I had the most wonderful conversation because of my Relevant Radio bumper sticker. (18:10)
Liz (email) - My 14-year-old son has been having discussions with his older cousin about Mary. The cousin quotes the verse “All have sinned” and says Mary wasn’t sinless. (27:21)
Cayden - What was the Mass like before the TLM (Traditional Latin Mass)? (41:26)
Josie (email) - What’s your opinion on the NRSV-CE Bible translation? (47:04)

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