The Patrick Madrid Show

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The Patrick Madrid Show: October 16, 2025 - Hour 1 Oct 16, 2025

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Patrick responds to questions about Catholic teaching and daily challenges with wit and honesty. He fields listener calls about Mass obligations, population trends, biblical interpretations, and medical ethics, blending practical advice with spirited debate. Answers unfold quickly, switching from theological puzzles to concrete resources for families, revealing faith’s relevance in everything from the ordinary, the urgent, and the quietly confusing.

Evan (email) - Why do you care if anyone else besides you get to Heaven or goes to Hell, since you have admitted that it won’t matter to you either way once you're in Heaven? (00:47)
Mark (email) – Rather than just creating voters… (02:46)
Heidi - Is it ok to watch Mass on TV on Sunday instead of attending Mass in person? (06:54)
Ellen (email) - Is there any truth to Catholic cardinals debating how many angels can fit on the head of a pin? (10:53)
Breanna - I had an ectopic pregnancy about 9 years ago, I always thought it was morally permissible, but now I am confused. (14:11)
Alex - What is the history of Catholic education and athletics? I feel in some Catholic school’s sports takes more precedence.
Janette - Can you comment on your 4 points in “Any Friend of God is a Friend of Mine”? (24:55)
Alberto - I have an autistic son who is very gifted. He wants to understand creation and evolution. How can I help him? (39:53)
Dave - If Catholic High Schools were providing proper formation, shouldn’t there be greater sportsmanship among the athletes? (45:55)

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 16, 2025 - Hour 2 Oct 16, 2025

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Patrick fields questions that range from biblical interpretation and apostolic tradition to Catholic identity in a sea of denominations, offering clarity and practical guidance. Stories about loved ones, caffeine habits, and conversations with Jehovah’s Witnesses spark personal reflection and genuine curiosity in the moment. Whether facing heartfelt doubts or quirky everyday scenarios, Patrick listens and responds with a mix of warmth, historical insight, and unwavering Catholic perspective.

Scott - Peter James and John saw Elijah and Moses. I think that verse shows that there are people in Heaven. (00:34)
Rhonda - Who do Protestants look to for the final word on answers on dogma and critical beliefs? (06:13)
Elliot – Why is the Bible written in a way that can have multiple interpretation? (17:22)
Bob - My Pastor wants to change the 10AM Mass at our church to a family mass yet, nobody sings at this mass. (23:27)
Kathleen - What do you think of my response to Jehovah's Witnesses: I exchange an hour of their time with an hour of going to Mass with me. (27:54)
Carolyn (email) - All these talk shows are so full of anger. (32:56)
Michelle (email) - Thinking about what Jesus spoke at the Last Supper. (34:15)
Girard - What is the difference between a caffeine addiction and a nicotine addiction? (36:27)
Jimmy - We pray for our loved ones in Purgatory. Is it ok to pray to someone who is a loved one who is deceased? Is this acceptable? (44:51)

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 16, 2025 - Hour 3 Oct 16, 2025

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Patrick responds to listeners’ most personal questions, tracing everything from the roots and meaning of the Hail Mary and the Memorare to practical struggles with family estrangement over faith. He moves between stories of prayer and reconciliation, wild odds behind human conception, and the quiet drama of why the Eucharist lingers outside early Church creeds. Clarifying what comes from official teaching versus what arises from pious tradition, Patrick mixes wisdom, wonder, and a direct approach to Catholic belief.

Maria – Why do we kneel during the Purification? (00:45)
Patrick in Newton Falls - Matthew 24:36. What is the origin of the phrase 'at the hour of our death' in the Hail Mary? (02:39)
Bridget - Before the world was made, God chose us in Christ. How can I reconcile this with biology? Would you agree that the selection of our birth is determined by God? (11:21)
Gabriel - When should I try to stop trying to evangelize my Calvinist in-law family? (20:46)
Peter - Why is the belief in the Eucharist not found in the Creed? (34:13)
Isaac - Does the Church approve the St. Bridget 12-year devotion? (40:16)
Hazel - Can lay people anoint a sick person with Holy Water or Holy Oil? (46:42)

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 15, 2025 - Hour 1 Oct 15, 2025

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Patrick brings pressing questions about recent changes to the NRSVue Catholic Bible, where shifting language around homosexuality sparks concern and listener debate. He reads reports, unpacks scholarly context, and considers the consequences for Catholic teaching, while callers urge action and inquire about everything from writing the Pope to understanding the deeper impact on faith life. The discussion rolls between tough biblical scholarship critiques and practical advice for families, sometimes pausing for quirky side notes and always encouraging listeners to think harder.

Get your Duct Tape ready: Patrick explains how the NRSVue removes two key condemnations of homosexual acts from the New Testament. (02:07)
Claudia – What can we do about the “gay washing” of the Bible? (18:24)
Brian – Wouldn’t sin have entered the world even if Eve hadn’t eaten the apple? 2nd Question: Is it ok for priests to adlib during the consecration prayers? (22:22)
Craig - There is a solution to this. I think the Didache Bible is the way we need to go. New America and Navarre Bible have bad foot notes. (35:20)
Conrad - How do I get my sister to stop doing yoga? (37:50)
Rebecca - Why do we have to insist that our children marry Catholics? (41:36)

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 15, 2025 - Hour 2 Oct 15, 2025

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Patrick reacts to the Vatican Library’s decision to provide Muslim scholars with a prayer space, questioning its implications for evangelization and religious reciprocity. Candid listener calls spark practical advice and honest conversations about serving at Mass, personal devotion, and everyday faith disruptions, while Patrick threads commentary on global affairs, immigration, and culture through frank audio clips and sharp opinions. From Mass etiquette to coffee and donuts, Patrick’s perspective surprises, provokes, and refuses to shy away from hard truths.

Audio: Speaker Mike Johnson BLASTS Democrats' insane list of demands to the end government shutdown (00:19)
It’s a mistake: Vatican Library grants Muslim scholars a prayer room (03:09)
Linda - I was asked to be an usher for mass, and I find it uncomfortable. I don't want to do it anymore. Do you have any advice? (11:45)
Ann - If Muslim clerics are coming to the Vatican library to study, maybe they are coming to study Catholicism. Is it better that they are separated from the crowd or to be able to do it in the open? (21:15)
Audio: Muslim boast - you will all be Muslim's soon – Remember, he’s talking about the USA (26:41)
Audio: Konstantin Kisin: You have to treat different cultures and people differently - You can't solve a problem you won't admit (28:45)
Audio: Van Jones on the genocide in Nigeria (talking with Bill Maher) and the double standard against Jews (33:00)
Audio: When will the U.S. ban the Muslim Brotherhood? (35:19)
Audio: Black resident of South Chicago explains why the state government wants illegal aliens (38:53)
Bernadette (email) – Why does it bother you when ushers indicate when your pew can get in line to receive the Eucharist? (40:40)
Claudia - Is it a sin to eat donuts after mass or offer people donuts after mass? (42:27)
Magdalena - Poland doesn't accept Muslim refugees or migrants. We have a long history with the Muslims. Ottomans took the Polish people into slavery. We won't be forced to accept anyone. (48:39)

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 15, 2025 - Hour 3 Oct 15, 2025

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Patrick addresses controversies around UK misgendering laws, the growing pains of multiculturalism, and immigration’s impact on Western identity. Callers spark lively reflection on family Mass routines, Muslims praying in European churches, and the loss of Catholic spaces, with Patrick sharing personal stories and issuing strong opinions about faith, society, and the turmoil facing Christians worldwide. Tension, raw honesty, and glimpses of hope land side by side in a fast-moving blend of current affairs, candid audience exchanges, and striking spiritual insights.

Audio: UK Resident “I now have a criminal record because I wrote in the Critic magazine that my stalker was a man. Because he is a man.” (00:20)
Alejandro - I am an usher. They recommend going to another separate mass so that you can focus. (03:27)
Sarah - Muslims asking for a prayer area. I do think there should be reciprocity and do agree with you. Muslims want to take over and show dominance. (05:18)
Rusty - Free donuts and coffee are just things that the Church does to encourage teens (and others) to come to mass. (11:52)
Kris (email) - Not to belabor the usher at communion topic, but I think just saying “we’re all adults” as it relates to our ability to use order when queuing up for communion can easily be refuted by the example people set for exiting an airplane (16:37)
Nancy - I think politicians are ignorant and don't know enough about Islam to have an informed policy (18:13)
Kathy - Muslims and Islam. I am bothered by people who say Christians and Muslims can coexist when they don’t realize that Muslims want to dominate Christians. Also, it bothers me that Catholic dioceses sell property to Muslims. (23:32)
Carol - I think that the Church and Western countries are starting to adhere to Islam. (26:09)
Carolyn - I found Mary's belt in Damascus. Is the Assumption biblical? (28:36)
Therese - I was born and raised in Nigeria. I am from the Eastern part. They keep killing us and want every Nigerian to be Muslim. (31:22)
Tony - How do I refute the Mormon practice of Baptism of the Dead? (35:22)

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 14, 2025 - Hour 1 Oct 14, 2025

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Patrick shares a story of unexpected kindness at a birthday dinner, reminding everyone how unseen struggles can shape a moment. He responds to callers with sharp insights on Catholic teaching, the moral limits of self-defense, and misconceptions about biblical translation. Listener experiences echo through the conversation, demonstrating how forgiveness and empathy come alive in ordinary circumstances.

Audio: You never know what someone is going through (01:08)
Patrick shares examples of how we never know what someone is going through, so we should give them the benefit of the doubt (03:36)
Jason – What are the differences between papal documents like Encyclicals, Motu Proprios, Exhortations, etc.? (10:09)
Margaret - It's beautiful that he's bringing that out and we need to have sympathy in today's world. (16:10)
Lisa - Morality question about Catechism 2307 in relation to the USA government blowing up drug boats. (18:46)
Marcos – Did the USCCB approve the New American Bible version by taking out homosexuality as a sin? (27:28)
Mary - I have a family member that is non-Catholic and doesn't want to become Catholic, but they go to mass and receive communion. I've told them they shouldn't receive communion. Anything else I could do after that? (31:37)
Pam - Could you explain what the word 'apologist' means? (42:55)

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 14, 2025 - Hour 2 Oct 14, 2025

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Patrick examines the mounting tension in Gaza and the broader Middle East, raising hard questions about protest motives and what peace really means in this climate. He urges listeners to challenge media narratives, reflect on Western identity, and hold fast to Catholic convictions amid uncertainty. Thought-provoking listener questions on prophecy and moral choices spark honest, real-time conversation.

Audio: Secretary of State Rubio on peace in Gaza (00:19)
Audio: Jihadists showing their true colors after the peace plan was implemented (01:57)
Audio: Hamas is already rounding up innocent Palestinian civilians and eliminating them (07:41)
Audio: Where are all the Free Palestine people now that Hamas is executing lots of Palestinian civilians (09:23)
Audio: Georgia Meloni (Italian Prime Minister) on defending our rights and identity (11:43)
Audio: Islamophobia is an invention of Islamists (15:23)
Audio: No one in the Middle East actually blocks intersections to pray in the streets (19:32)
Audio: The Truth about Dearborn - Michigan resident exposes the truth about the Muslim takeover (20:17)
Audio: Douglas Murray on how the UK is slipping away - “I don’t recognize our country anymore. I don’t understand why we have given in to Islamists who parade in London, calling for jihad and praising Hamas. They hate Britain just as much as they hate Israel.” (24:56)
Audio: Douglas Murray "We have been insane in our immigration policies" (27:33)
Richard - Is what's happening with Israel, Biblical? Is God doing His Holy Work? (29:50)
Jason - If you're unsure if you committed a mortal sin, should you refrain from communion and go to confession first? (37:44)
Joe – A past tubal ligation is affecting my marriage. What do I do now, knowing it's a sin? We didn't know it was a sin back then. (46:56)

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 14, 2025 - Hour 3 Oct 14, 2025

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Patrick listens to Joe confront painful choices about marriage, confession, and sterilization, breaking open honest talk about forgiveness and moving forward. Hua, a recent convert, seeks ideas for reaching former Catholics, and Patrick shares practical ways to start conversations, while callers like Tisa and others press into faith, theology, and Scripture’s most challenging lessons, sometimes questioning, sometimes seeking comfort where doctrine meets real life. Insights tumble out, sometimes gentle, sometimes bracing, always pointing back toward trust in the sacraments and a willingness to wrestle with the hardest questions.

Patrick continues his conversation with Joe from the end of the previous hour. Joe’s wife almost died while pregnant and now they are not open to life (because Joe doesn’t want to risk his wife’s life). Patrick walks them through how they can move forward. (00:39)
Hua - How do I talk about my Catholic faith with friends who used to be Catholic? (07:41)
Bob - You asked if Jesus is a life coach or savior? Am I correct in assuming that the biggest part of that is staying in the sacraments and state of grace? (16:49)
Audio: Scott Jennings removed the pin he’s been wearing for two years in honor of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas...and replaces it with an American flag pin. (22:36)
Miles (email) - Not Pure Hedonism - kissing one's spouse is a pleasurable act of unity. (23:42)
Tisa – What is a good book on how to start learning about theology? (25:51)
Mariana - If there's a way to explain the Book of Job to a teenager? (27:19)
Al - Patrick is wrong on telling the man to not have relations with wife, because the caller is not open to life. Why is it that people who can't have kids anymore like you, could still have relations? That sounds hypocritical. (33:01)
Sandy - I was married under a false pretense. Is my marriage still valid? By false pretense, he had sex with another woman while we were dating, and I found out about a month ago. (41:47)
James – What is faith? Is faith a waiting period, is it an emotion? If I don't feel something, does it negate my faith? (47:17)

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 13, 2025 - Hour 1 Oct 13, 2025

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Patrick opens with a sharp look at the odd alliance between radical leftists and Islamist groups, exposing ideological clashes and unexpected consequences for activists. Exploring renewed attention to Columbus Day and Italian-American heritage, he moves quickly through news, listener emails about life after death, and practical Catholic advice for newcomers, mixing spiritual depth with candid critiques of media manipulation and pop culture’s flirtation with the occult.

Audio: The new generation of leftists (00:20)
Columbus Day is back! (02:24)
Email – Is the concrete evidence that there is life after death? (04:26)
Karina (email) – How can I be more reverent at Mass? (14:20)
Audio: The new left-wing “antifa isn’t really a thing” (24:39)
Audio: This is extremely dangerous to our democracy (28:46)
Audio: Don Lemon gets absolutely destroyed by two people on the street in Chicago when he attempts to tell them that crossing the border illegally isn’t a crime. (33:21)
Clare - Is K-Pop Demon Hunters bad? (39:16)
Margaret - There is a woman who wants to know more about why we do what we do as Catholics, and I have a great book which I gave her to use. (47:43)

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