The Patrick Madrid Show

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The Patrick Madrid Show: February 04, 2026 - Hour 2 Feb 04, 2026

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Patrick explores Catholic questions about Bible translations, the validity of non-Catholic baptisms, and Mass customs like kneeling and standing, all while engaging callers in real-time on sensitive topics from confession to Communion. He weaves listener stories and personal anecdotes into honest conversations about faith, sacramental traditions, and even the social pressures within church communities.

Peggy (email) - At a Lutheran baptism, the pastor said "you are" baptized in the name of the Father. I think that the Lutheran form is supposed to be the same as Catholic. So, is that not valid, and can it be valid in an 'emergency' situation so that I can just baptize the baby myself to make it valid? (01:54)
Laura in El Paso, TX - During mass, should I kneel after the Our Father? (04:51)
Laura in Napa, CA - I teach at a school where we do TLM twice a month. Our students get confused by this. How can I explain what to do? (15:33)
Michael (email) - Is it possible St. Peter’s wife was dead by the time Jesus called him?
Buddy - Why does my local priest omit the Alleluia chorus, but on Sunday he doesn’t say it before the Gospel? Is this normal? (27:23)
Andriana (email) – Is it a sin for Catholics to argue? (30:31)
Anna - I have been a music minister for 60 years. Alleluia is to be sung. If it is not sung, it is permitted to omit it. (34:59)
Jenny - I think you should go up for a blessing during Holy Communion. (42:42)

The Patrick Madrid Show: February 04, 2026 - Hour 3 Feb 04, 2026

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Patrick answers tough questions on the sacraments, marriage, Marian apparitions, and confessional guidance, clarifying complex Catholic teachings with warmth and candor.

Annette - At the Easter Vigil, must Confirmation be omitted if there are no Baptisms? (02:32)
David (email) - You were defending the Catholic tradition that upholds the doctrine that Mary was sinless. This is the problem with the Catholic Church. (14:13)
Audio: Florida couple sues fertility clinic after embryo mix-up leads to birth of child who is not biologically theirs - https://x.com/unlimited_ls/status/2017049649849262322?s=20 (28:49)
Kris - If someone who is a Catholic gets a certification to perform marriages, can they marry non-Catholics? (30:43)
Lynne - Is Our Lady of Champion the only apparition in the United States that is approved? (36:18)
Ozzie - A friend of mine said it was not a sin to miss mass on Sunday and says that God understands human nature (44:23)

The Patrick Madrid Show: February 03, 2026 - Hour 1 Feb 03, 2026

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Patrick opens this episode with prayer and an energized call for support during Relevant Radio’s Winter Pledge Drive, inviting everyone to join him in community and faith. Questions flood in about clapping at Mass, proper use of anointing of the sick, monogamy’s roots, and how to encourage spiritual growth within a family, and Patrick answers each with clarity, warmth, and direct appeal.

Jules - Is it ok to applaud during Mass? (02:27)
Joel - Why does the Church declare the nature of marriage to be monogamous? (06:58)
Email – Question about the anointing of the sick (14:52)
Email – How do I communicate with siblings who have fallen away from our faith (27:39)
Maddie (email) - My husband struggles to stay consistent in prayer and lead our family in faith and prayer. How can I encourage him in prayer without nagging him?
Rose - Does it count for me to pray the Rosary if I just listen to it? (32:42)
Solane (email) – Question about mental health and psychiatry (41:12)
David (email) – I no longer feel any fellowship at my Catholic Church and I’m thinking of going to another service on Sundays (45:17)

The Patrick Madrid Show: February 03, 2026 - Hour 2 Feb 03, 2026

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Patrick on the fallout of feminism in American institutions and the fairness of transgender athletes in women’s sports, with commentary from Helen Andrews and collegiate runner Madison Kenyon. Patrick threads together cultural analysis, faith-driven advice, and real-life stories, moving the hour with urgency, empathy, and a few unexpected notes.

Audio: Helen Andrews on feminism - 1. Feminization isn't neutral—in key institutions, it's actively harmful. 2. Demographic feminization → substantive feminization - https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/2017319229259686276?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (04:45)
Audio: Madison Kenyon’s case for excluding biological males from female sports from CNN with host Brianna Keilar - 3min - https://x.com/dineshdsouza/status/2011204762717602270 (11:17)
John - Is it ok to get the Tdap vaccine? Is this morally acceptable? (27:26)
Candace - I was watching Congress asking woman if men can get pregnant and she couldn't answer the question. I just don't get it. It is just a shame that people not just women can’t answer simple questions like this. (29:51)
George - We can't seek fellowship apart from the One Loaf. How can he get fellowship if he separates himself? (35:54)

The Patrick Madrid Show: February 03, 2026 - Hour 3 Feb 03, 2026

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Special Challenge Match Hour!

The Patrick Madrid Show: February 02, 2026 - Hour 1 Feb 02, 2026

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Patrick opens the pledge drive hour by calling listeners into prayer, then fields honest questions about bishops, Church history, and Catholic teaching, weaving in a spirited chat with Cyrus about tribute bands and the overload of screens in schools and homes. He listens to real stories about marriages saved and lives changed, mixing humor and faith as he addresses the struggles and joys of everyday life. Through every exchange, Patrick invites listeners to participate, offering hope, coffee, and heartfelt gratitude in return.

Daniel (email) - Society of Saint Pius X (01:31)
Audio: Do you believe Christ was fully human in the womb - https://x.com/maga_x_times/status/2013941162684387364?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (08:03)
Bill - Did the Early Church Fathers support papal infallibility? (14:51)
Bruce (email) – Is going to Church on Sunday only a duty for you?
Audio: Hugh Grant on screens and kids - https://x.com/thomassowell/status/2018080668794679548 (27:15)
Audio: Kids in school with phones - Kids are deeply addicted to their phones, and this teacher explains how it’s affecting their ability to learn - https://x.com/financedystop/status/2018098033586843953?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (29:24)

Pete - A charter school here in Chicago makes kids remove phones at the beginning of the day and they get them back at the end of the day. (43:02)

The Patrick Madrid Show: February 02, 2026 - Hour 2 Feb 02, 2026

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Patrick steers an hour crackling with listener calls about Catholic burial, interfaith family tensions, and tough questions of faith, cutting straight to personal stories and cultural flashpoints. He fields debates on sleepovers, Buddhist retreats, immigration protests, and celebrity activism, all while the pledge drive pushes generosity and invites every voice to reconnect with Catholic tradition. Some moments are gentle, others jolt, but Patrick stays sharp, offering clarity as the discussion tumbles between prayer and the pressures swirling outside.

Audio: No Sleepovers (00:15)
Zyra - Is it ok for Catholic to go to a Vipassana retreat? (01:59)
Dennis - Catholic funeral masses: Does the priest need to have all of the cremains for the mass to be said? (14:39)
Maureen - Is it a sin to not be buried in a Catholic Cemetery? (20:15)
Audio: Billie Eilish calls America "stolen land" - https://x.com/endwokeness/status/2018176829723398321?s=46 (27:09)
Audio: Josh Seiter Walking Tomahawk - Isn’t that how immigration works? – Everyone is welcome, but illegals. - https://x.com/danproft/status/2017585940483465336?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (34:17)
Mark - If you take any 2 hot button issues and look at behavior of protests there is a marked difference. I am talking about March for Life and ICE protests. (41:26)
Audio: Tolerance double standards - It isn’t about morality or good and evil, or even right and wrong. It’s about power. From @liam.out.loud – https://x.com/thelizvariant/status/2017083337366483330?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (43:26))
Jillian - If you had a child out of wedlock how do you explain church teaching without making the child feel like a mistake? (46:17)

The Patrick Madrid Show: February 02, 2026 - Hour 3 Feb 02, 2026

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Questions pour in about Catholic marriage, the Crusades, family struggles, and moral decisions. Unexpected moments arise, gratitude flows for donors, and personal stories add a raw edge to the mix, all as Patrick threads Catholic wisdom through every unpredictable turn.

Truth or Consequences - https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/truth-or-consequences (01:14)
Tom - I had a problem talking to my kids about the birds and the bees. Make sure to answer the actual questions they are asking. (05:35)
Samantha - Were the Crusades morally permissible? (07:30)
Patrick in Kansas - I have heard that the Eucharist wipes away venial sin. Is this true. Also, what point at mass is too late to arrive to receive the Eucharist? (18:32)
Audio: Why belief in God works with Dr. Huberman – https://x.com/chriswillx/status/2011423057383223423 (27:07)
Audio: When your intentions are pure – https://x.com/modernxdad/status/2008832480191840551 (30:08)
Anne – My friend has a boyfriend that was divorced. Can she be his sponsor for Confirmation? (44:44)

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 30, 2026 - Hour 1 Jan 30, 2026

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Patrick explores how media manipulation distorts public perception, weaving in stories like the Nicholas Sandman case and experiments revealing the psychology of victimhood. He questions the motives behind selective editing, the risks tied to technology spying and examines why skepticism is vital in the face of digital misinformation.

Audio: The ideology of victimhood -- if you preach to people that they are oppressed, they will look for that - https://x.com/DefiantLs/status/2016471314341445995?s=20 (01:49)
Audio: We are in a PROPAGANDA WAR. Your mind is the target and you are being manipulated - https://x.com/howertonjosh/status/2016578612846026966?s=20 (04:43)
Emma - My friend is Lutheran and I am not sure if the future husband is Catholic. Can I attend this wedding? (24:02)
Adam (email) - I enjoy harnessing my team of horses on Sundays after Mass and taking my family on a wagon ride. Is it wrong to do this? (27:16)
Google to pay $68 million over allegations its voice assistant eavesdropped on users (39:46)
Audio: Guy asks META device to stop listening. It says it stops, but clearly continues to listen and respond to what he’s saying. (43:43)
Joanna - You don't take your phone into Confession. I agree that is good. What if you confess about addiction and then you receive messages about addiction. (46:38)

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 30, 2026 - Hour 2 Jan 30, 2026

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Patrick explores empathy burnout, faith, mental illness, and the way modern culture presses women into new molds.

Audio: Why Liberal Women care about cultures that hate them - https://x.com/sassafrass_84/status/2017000466245132528 (00:38)
Audio: It’s not empathy, it’s ego. It’s okay not to care - https://x.com/CCPISASSH0E/status/2016239348455264761?s=20 (03:26)
Audio: "You see the HIGHEST rates of mental illness amongst single, liberal women!" - https://x.com/lightonliberty/status/2011956457567039973 (08:15)
Gina - Not taking your phone into the Confessional. Does it record even when its off? Is this true. Why don't you guys try this on air. (11:37)
Jorge - Whenever I talk about something important, I put the phone away. (15:23)
Sharon - About the cell phone tracking. I heard that you can stop a phone from being trackable by wrapping your phone in foil or putting your cell phone in a tin can. (21:57)
Steve - You don't use tinfoil; you use a Faraday Bag. Also, GrapheneOS has Google taken out of the equation. (26:07)
Guadalupe - Regarding surrogacy, my son goes to a public school and his teacher said she is having a baby for a friend who can't have a baby. Is this ok? (27:55)
Jamie - What does the Catholic Church say about the Ethiopian Bible? (31:18)
Bridget (email) – I bring my phone into the confession and it’s helped me sin less
Bob (email) - The only way to make your phone truly safe is to drop it in a bucket of water.
Daveed - Are there parallels to what is happening with ICE and innocent people and to what Romans did to Jesus? How would Jesus feel right now? (42:34)

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