The Patrick Madrid Show

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The Patrick Madrid Show: August 25, 2026 - Hour 2 Aug 25, 2026

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Patrick focuses on the Lindsay Clancy tragedy, confronting the complexities of postpartum depression, mental illness, and society’s shifting views on life and responsibility. He connects headlines to deeper issues like abortion’s effect on culture, questioning how personal and spiritual forces interplay during crises, while also capturing raw calls for compassion—especially for overlooked fathers and for those grappling with the hard teachings of faith. The conversation moves fast, landing on everything from spiritual warfare to cultural confusion, refusing easy answers as Patrick threads listener voices and strong opinions into the current moment.

Carmen (email) - How could Lindsay Clancy act on intrusive thoughts and harm her children after five years of motherhood (with kids ages 5 and 8 months), when she had more than just postpartum depression—and no one noticed any warning signs? (00:56)
Gwen (email) - Would the caller feel the same if the father had sent the mother on an errand and then strangled the three little children?
Kathy - How can Americans can pretend to be shocked at Lindsey Clancy murders when we have proabortion politician? People elected and supported this. (04:01)
Paul - Lindsey Clancy worked in obstetrics. Do you think she could have been involved in abortions, and she invited demonic forces in through that work? (06:58)
Susan - I think the outrage from women comes from the fact that husband changes shoes. Fact that there was a search doesn’t show us anything. Also, husband married soon after. (12:16)
John (email) - I’ve often struggled with how to continue to try to evangelize (22:46)
Sofia - People don't realize that demons can also take over a woman, and we are trying to medicate something that can’t be medicated. (24:09)
Carla - The husband may have been complicit and known that she should not have been left with the kids alone. She was deliberately doc shopping, wanting other drugs (26:43)
Richard - I'm a father of kids the same age. How about the father going through life knowing he will never hold his children again? Where is the compassion for him? (29:09)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 25, 2026 - Hour 3 Aug 25, 2026

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Patrick answers an array of listener questions, moving quickly from struggles with unwanted intrusive thoughts and the unique intersection of faith and mental health to the practicalities of breastfeeding at Mass, yoga in schools, and whether parents should name guardian angels. Topics like persistent prayer, liturgical definitions, and the accessibility of sought-after priests reveal how Catholic tradition intersects with messy, daily life. Humor bubbles up amid serious moments, as stories touch on everything from praying for safe pregnancies to confronting pride when doors close.

Tom - I get bad unwanted thoughts too. They are real, and I am on four different meds. They are either obsession from the evil one or mental. (00:41)
Kathy - Should a woman leave the pew to breastfeed her child during Mass or is it okay for them to stay in the pew? (03:59)
Devon - Teacher at my kid’s school said they are doing yoga. How can I talk to them to get them out of that class? (08:38)
Myra - Breastfeeding is natural and covering up when feeding is not an issue (11:12)
Neon - Are angels smarter than humans and why can't I name mine? (18:52)
Lourdes - How can I define liturgy to family who left the church? (23:20)
Emily - Does canon law prohibit me from seeking council from talking to a priest outside of my parish?
Robert (email) – Charlie Kirk deserves the truth, not the quick narrative. (31:40)
Alex – Are there any good prayers for pregnancy? (40:37)
Emily - Does canon law prohibit me from seeking council from talking to a priest outside of my parish? (44:17)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 24, 2026 - Hour 1 Aug 24, 2026

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Patrick brings together stories of faith, family struggles, and the unexpected ways generosity echoes in Catholic life. He connects parish music, gratitude, and the tension between setting boundaries and holding fast to forgiveness, while pausing for a sharp look at Christians in the Holy Land faced with unsettling challenges. Between cultural quirks and personal growth, Patrick ties everything together with his signature encouragement and direct questions.

Jordan (email) - Instead of just complaining about the contemporary music at nearby parishes, should I learn piano (with the hope of eventually learning organ) so I can offer my services to the Church, and how difficult would that be? (01:26)
Sylvia (email) - Is it a sin for me to block my sister (and similarly my brother) and stop speaking to them after her continued insults and lies about my husband and me made contact unbearable—even though I forgive them, love them, pray for them daily, and only reached out because the priest advised it? (03:49)
Janet (email) - As relatively new adult Catholics, my husband and I have given priests gifts of money, food, care packages, or meals when they were sick at various parishes, yet we’ve almost never received a thank-you (only once from one priest)—is this lack of acknowledgment common, and does it seem rude given that priests act in persona Christi?
Joshua - I need some advice on becoming the director of religious education at my parish? (18:27)
Bruno (email) - Was it fair or appropriate for you to compare the SSPX to Calvinists in a way that implied they hold theological errors they’re unwilling to discuss, especially when the SSPX’s main criticism is that the Vatican itself is falling into such errors amid widespread ambiguity and corruption? (23:02)
A Message from the Church in Taybeh: Taybeh’s Priest Fr. Bashar Fawadleh Warns: “We Intend to Remain” - https://vppnews.substack.com/p/a-message-from-the-church-in-taybeh?r=p2xyu&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web (29:48)
Martine (email) – On not being thanked… (37:16)
Jack - A director of religious education is a very important job. Need to have strong moral character, faith practice, and competence and leadership. (41:18)
Richard - I have heard the claim Israeli settlers are taking over legitimate Palestinian claims. (46:43)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 24, 2026 - Hour 2 Aug 24, 2026

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Hear stories of individuals leaving Mormonism for the Catholic Church appear alongside reflections on misunderstandings about Christianity, nuanced biblical interpretation, and direct, sometimes humorous, listener engagement. Moments of advice, surprise, and even a little old-school slang punctuate the episode, threading together practical faith questions and lively anecdotes.

Granger - Thoughts and advice on a Christian skateboard contest I was planning. (00:58)
Karen (email) - When Jesus says in Matthew 17:12-13 that Elijah has already come (referring to John the Baptist), does this passage actually support reincarnation, or how should it be properly understood? (13:20)
Audio: New data shows Catholicism is gaining momentum on college campuses across the U.S. - https://x.com/foxnews/status/2091139736970612862?s=43%22%3Ehttps://x.com/foxnews/status/2091139736970612862?s=43%3C/a (20:35)
Mormons becoming Catholic - https://www.sltrib.com/religion/2026/08/22/becoming-catholic-utahns-share/
Adan (10-years-old) - Did the world have a beginning and will it continue infinitely or was it eternal? (39:46)
Melissa - Two Mormon families live near us. Husband talked to them when they came to our door. I was stern with them when they came again. (44:20)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 24, 2026 - Hour 3 Aug 24, 2026

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Patrick examines the Lindsay Clancy case, confronting the chilling reality of a mother accused of murdering her children while the public, especially thousands of women, rallies behind her and raises over a million dollars for her support. He questions why such empathy arises, weaving links between mental illness, postpartum struggles, deep-seated cultural attitudes, and the uncomfortable lines where compassion and responsibility collide. As callers voice firsthand stories and ethical hypotheticals, the conversation jolts listeners to grapple with the raw consequences of conflicting beliefs on guilt, justice, and forgiveness.

Why the Lindsay Clancy Case Is Dividing Americans (00:34)
Judy - Postpartum Depression can really be issue that needs to be addressed (15:27)
Andrew - These medications really caused her to do something she would never want to do in the first place (21:15)
Kathy - Seems like this case is being turned into a circus and entertainment is not focusing on the people at the heart of it. (25:37)
Tisa – The fact is that she killed someone and needs to be in a place where the public is safe. (30:19)
Audio: Licensed therapist defends Lindsay Clancy, who murdered her three children, because “many of us see ourselves in Lindsay.” - https://x.com/CollinRugg/status/2089061541903732894 (39:44)
Gina – If it was possession, would she be less culpable? (42:30)
Dawn - If convicted she will be in a mental institution, so she won’t be free (47:21)
Jill - Postpartum Depression psychosis is real and scary (49:24)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 20, 2026 - Hour 1 Aug 20, 2026

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Patrick kicks off a pledge drive hour where faith, generosity, and humor mingle with listener stories about struggling with good intentions, unexpected turns, and practical Catholic living. He wrestles with issues of wealth, apologist pitfalls, road-trip mishaps, technology’s surprises, and why generosity matters for the mission—all while inviting his audience into the urgency and sincerity of keeping Relevant Radio alive. Sudden confessions, calls, and affirmations ripple through the hour, setting a tone equally grounded and unpredictable.

Jim (email) – If I’m on the Road to Perdition, should I “keep going”? (01:32)
Christian (email) - What are the blessings and challenges of a Catholic Apologist?
Michael - Thoughts on the proper disposition of a Catholic towards money or wealth? Can't we do good by prudent financial planning and donating? (13:16)
Anthony - My back surgery went great! I had no rods, pins, or hardware. New technology of back surgery is incredible. (18:02)
Matt (email) - Why can validly ordained priests (such as those of the SSPX) validly celebrate most sacraments even when doing so illicitly, but cannot validly administer Confirmation or Confession—even when they use the correct form and matter?
Jessica - Turns out that my daughter is not doing that great with her cellphone. Even if you think parental controls are working, they find their way around it. (46:59)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 20, 2026 - Hour 2 Aug 20, 2026

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Special Challenge Match Hour!

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 20, 2026 - Hour 3 Aug 20, 2026

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Patrick opens the hour fielding challenging questions from listeners about SSPX sacraments, blessings for couples in irregular situations, and the Catholic perspective on organ donation, moving seamlessly from theological nuance to personal dilemmas, including a story of an AI scam targeting the elderly that disrupts a family. Unexpected calls about faith, loss, grief, the authority of parents, and the meaning of obedience push the conversation well beyond surface-level advice, while Patrick threads in gratitude for supporters and stories of everyday miracles. Candid, sometimes raw, the hour pulses with the messiness, hope, and complexity of real Catholic life.

Chandler (email) - Regarding Rome's claim that SSPX marriages and confessions are no longer valid. How can the Pope do this when the eastern orthodox have been around 1000 years, and the church recognizes all their sacraments as valid? (01:48)
Juanita (email) - I recently read an article with this heading: “Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo receives Fiducia Supplicans-style blessing after civil marriage”. Am I correct, despite this “blessing” this 10-years-in-the-making marriage remains an invalid marriage (because they are both “Catholic” but chose only a civil ceremony with no mention of an actual Sacrament of Marriage in a Catholic church)?
Kelly (email) – Question about cremation
Caroline - It is not just the children who are being attacked by AI, it’s also the elderly. My mother was scammed on her device and asked for personal details. (27:29)
Harold - I called years ago about advice on my deaconate formation to continue on. Thank you for giving me the advice you gave! (39:13)
Tony - How does prayer work? (44:06)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 19, 2026 - Hour 1 Aug 19, 2026

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Patrick explores emotional numbness and overstimulation, drawing a line from Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s warnings in the 1950s straight to today’s digital frenzy, where attention splinters and quiet moments get drowned out by endless screens and urgent voices. Short videos, distracted reading, the endless scroll—Patrick connects these threads while offering listeners solace in the steady presence of Relevant Radio, where faith punctuates the noise and daily stories bloom. Gratitude, practical advice, music, and real-life encounters intertwine as Patrick brings listeners to the core of spiritual resilience and the subtle challenge of tuning out what numbs the soul.

Audio: Fulton Sheen diagnosed emotional numbness in 1956 – 1min -https://x.com/relevantradio/status/2089821360558080263/video/1?s=46 (27:01)
Mike (email) - Bless you both for cueing & reading my email on air. It was inspired by the holy Spirit as usual of your labor of love! The illness has kept me in and resting for months. I can definitely see the benefit of keeping up social contact. I will take your suggestion and consult my doctor closely. You made my day. (16:59)
Maryanne - I've been to the Episcopalian church, and their liturgy is exactly like ours. Are their bishops apart of our bishops who make the liturgy? (18:37)
Cindy - I wanted to thank Patrick and Relevant Radio for such wonderful radio. It is an escape into holiness or refuge for me. (27:11)
Steve (Substack comment) – I’m a devout atheist listener with Buddhist leanings (45:10)

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 19, 2026 - Hour 2 Aug 19, 2026

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Patrick takes listeners through questions of faith and daily choices while the Relevant Radio Summer Pledge Drive pulses in the background. Prayer surfaces as both a lifeline and a missed opportunity, shaping unseen consequences, while stories about confronting technology, the paths to conversion, and the ethics of medical crises add urgency and meaning. Pressing issues—from government transparency during the pandemic to how everyday believers quietly spread hope—collide, always circling back to gratitude and the mysterious way small acts ripple through countless lives.

Lillia (email) - If someone feels ill but is too afraid to see a doctor and then dies suddenly, and we believe God decides the exact time of our death, would going to the doctor have changed anything? In other words, would that person still have died at the same moment, because not even a doctor could alter the time God had already set? (01:12)
Joseph - Someone I worked with two years ago sent me a text yesterday to tell me thank you for turning her onto Relevant Radio. It was the greatest birthday present to me! (13:35)
Marianne (email) - Sorry, but I think you are fooling yourself, Mr. Madrid, in regards to keeping cell phones away from kids
Fauci Senior Advisor David Morens pleads guilty to "Conspiracy to Commit Offenses and to Defraud the United States" - https://x.com/fbidirectorkash/status/2089831522408821051 (27:21)
Audio: Montage of Covid lies - https://x.com/adamcarolla/status/2087009099078901900/video/1?s=46 (29:53)
Ben - In cases of ectopic pregnancy, is it morally right to abort the fertilized egg (the baby) — including right after fertilization — in order to protect the mother’s life and safety? (42:24)
Email - Did you ever experience racism? (47:56)

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