The Patrick Madrid Show

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The Patrick Madrid Show: September 25, 2026 - Hour 1 Sep 25, 2026

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Patrick welcomes listeners to another lively morning on the Patrick Madrid Show, answering a wide range of calls about faith, scripture, interfaith relations, and the enduring questions of spiritual life. As Patrick responds candidly, some callers share heartfelt and emotional stories about reconnecting with their faith or seeking encouragement in everyday encounters. Thoughtful guidance and gratitude fill the air, highlighting moments of confusion, hope, and the ongoing search for truth and belonging.

John Henry - Can you explain the story of Jephthah in the Bible?
Nathaniel - What do you think the date of creation was?
Emma - How can I tell my 7th Day Adventist friend that I can't go to her church? (09:41)
Dana - How can I share my Catholic faith with the Buddhist woman who does my nails? (18:59)
Sue - What are your thoughts and feelings about 'Peter's Barque'? Should I watch or listen to this?
Conner - Where do we get Davidic lineage for Jesus through Mary or Joseph?
Virginia - Do animals have souls?
Ronnie - God is with us no matter what and never will abandon us. (45:00)

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 25, 2026 - Hour 2 Sep 25, 2026

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Patrick Madrid answers questions from listeners on topics ranging from biblical discrepancies, heaven, and the presence of animals in the afterlife to personal struggles with faith and Catholic practice. Thoughtful callers open up about returning to the Church, gently challenging old friends about spiritual life, and seeking clarity on the customs and meanings behind familiar prayers. The episode offers heartfelt exchanges, honest inquiries, and uplifting perspective for anyone wrestling with faith, tradition, and renewal.

Maria - I have a Jewish friend who talks about Queen Esther. He complained that there is no mention of God in this book. What does this mean? (00:39)
Sam - I am a recent convert. All of my friends are fallen away Catholics. What can I say to correct them? (10:31)
Edward - I think you have a logical inconstancy when it comes to animals going to heaven. (21:56)
Caleb - How does St. Francis of Assisi fit into what we believe about animals? (37:48)
Alicia - Are we supposed to make an act of faith out loud, or in our heart, during Mass? (47:00)

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 25, 2026 - Hour 3 Sep 25, 2026

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Patrick Madrid welcomes heartfelt questions and candid struggles from listeners seeking clarity on theology, doubts about faith, and the complexities of returning to religious practice. As callers share their journeys, from grappling with biblical interpretation to feeling isolated in their families or longing for spiritual renewal, Patrick’s responses blend encouragement, practical advice, and genuine compassion. The episode weaves together stories of hope, honest confusion, and the tireless desire to reconnect with God and the Church.

Wendy - How did Jesus bring down Moses and Elijah during the Transfiguration when the gates of heaven were not open yet? (00:35)
Jodi - Is there such a thing as an indulgence that can be earned on a daily basis? (06:29)
Toni - I have family members who don’t believe. I offer up Spiritual Works of Mercy for their salvation. (12:56)
Vince – Is it okay to have a light show at our Cathedral? (20:39)
Dave – I heard that Satan would not change his decisions if he could do it all over again (25:04)
Jim - Why should Catholics not participate in IVF? (30:29)
Jared - How should Catholics look at the Bible? (36:15)
Lisa - How do we find out what events qualify for indulgences? (47:17)

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 24, 2026 - Hour 1 Sep 24, 2026

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Patrick opens the episode with reflections on faith and the legacy of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, bringing warmth and gratitude to the forefront as listeners share moments of reconnecting with the Church and personal encounters with spiritual renewal. He moves into a candid conversation about data centers, their environmental impacts, local concerns, and broader questions of community responsibility, drawing on firsthand accounts, statistics, and callers’ worries about water usage, costs, and changing landscapes. Along the way, Patrick weaves in encouragement, faith-centered problem solving, and heartfelt exchanges, grounding complex issues in lived experience and neighborly solidarity.

The Historic beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen (00:20)
Data centers use 3% of the water gold courses use – https://x.com/Liv_Boeree/status/2102442869017432104?s=20 (03:03)
Dom - I am a cowboy and data centers are not good for housing and my industry. They are taking away acreage from cattle ranching. (16:33)
Mary - Data Centers are offloading costs onto the population of Indiana. (26:42)
Kathleen - Priest was arguing with me in the Confessional? Do I need to apologize to the priest. (36:47)
James - What happened to Judas. Did he really go to Hell? (50:10)

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 24, 2026 - Hour 2 Sep 24, 2026

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The conversation focuses on shedding the burdens of worry, the purpose and proper timing for receiving the anointing of the sick, and the nuances of teaching children about virtues and sins, especially topics like lust. Patrick explores the complexity of predestination, explaining the Catholic perspective on free will and God’s grace, while responding to heartfelt questions about God’s knowledge, mercy, and human freedom.

Audio: Put the Glass Down - The clip is from Meir Kay’s 2016 inspirational short A Powerful Lesson For A Stress Free Life – https://x.com/Rainmaker1973/status/2102605121859231878?s=20 (00:19)
Todd - What is Bishop Sheen's full name? (04:24)
Cathy - I went to a healing Mass and people who were not sick went up for the Anointing of the Sick. Can you go up if you are not sick? (06:10)
Leah - My daughter and I have a morning lesson, and we are covering the 7 deadly sins. What is it called when you intentionally become an object of desire by being provocative? (12:01)
Deborah - What is the Church's teaching on predestination? (21:11)
George - God knows if you drive off the cliff you are going to die, but that doesn't mean God wants that to happen. (41:36)

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 24, 2026 - Hour 3 Sep 24, 2026

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Patrick Madrid opens with thoughtful responses to challenging questions about faith, suffering, and the complexities of God’s mercy, drawing from scripture and personal experience. Listeners reach out with heartfelt stories, seeking spiritual encouragement for loved ones distanced from the Church, and Patrick offers practical steps for healing and returning to prayer and confession. The episode weaves together biblical insight, family dynamics, and moments of gratitude, highlighting the ways small acts and loving persistence can lead toward hope and renewal.

Bill - I am struggling with the idea that it would be better for Judas not to be born. Why would God create a Judas? (00:51)
Parenting advice (08:50)
Sophia – Are the godparents that we picked eligible? (20:19)
Lourdes - How can I encourage my son to get back into the Church? He seems interested but I don't want to overwhelm him (26:53)
Antonette (email) – It’s important to teach our kids about the importance of money (38:50)
Madeline (email) - Isn't everyone in heaven beatified? (43:53)
(email) - Many of these Data Centers are being built on productive farm ground; not farm ground owned by farmers, but farm ground owned by corporations or other landlords. (47:17)
Emy (email) - At what I thought was daily Mass, a man I called Father led everything as usual until the homily, when he mentioned having young children and his brother deacons—should he have announced at the start that it was a Communion service instead of Mass? (48:36)

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 23, 2026 - Hour 1 Sep 23, 2026

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Life moves fast and the moments we have are fleeting, so don’t waste them chasing empty dopamine hits on screens. Today, we dove into how faith, perseverance, and the simple act of “keep going” can truly transform your life. We heard a heartfelt story from Brittany, who found healing and purpose returning to confession and the sacraments after years away from the Church. Her testimony is proof: no matter your past, there's always a path back to hope and renewal. If you’re struggling, remember, be not afraid, keep going, and invest your energy in what truly matters.

Audio: the dots on the screen represent the months of your life if you live to 90 - https://x.com/Rainmaker1973/status/2101499084959842422/video/1?s=46 (05:47)

Mary - I know Cyrus and Patrick talk a lot about 'keep going'. I think it is biblically based. (20:42)

Mike - Can you recommend a good book on St. Padre Pio? (24:43)

Brittany - I am really grateful for the show. I am a longtime listener. (41:02)

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 23, 2026 - Hour 2 Sep 23, 2026

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Patrick listens to heartfelt stories and questions from callers wrestling with distrust, wounded faith, and spiritual battles, drawing out both pain and deep gratitude for journeys back to the Catholic Church. From addressing the scars of scandal and advice for parents wary of confession, to testimony on the power of prayer and practical steps for reclaiming spiritual peace, Patrick balances honesty with encouragement. He reflects on encounters with evil and shares practical wisdom and hope, fostering a community where listeners find raw encouragement to renew trust and draw close to their faith.

Dylan - My friend doesn't want his kid to go in Confession with a priest because he distrusts priests. (00:30)
Maria - My daughter is in witchcraft, and I have to fight this. This has been hard on me. What can I do to overcome this? (13:54)
Teri - I have always told my Protestant friends that priests don't go into the priesthood to become pedophiles. Pedophiles go into many professions, including the priesthood, but they were already that way. (20:32)
Ana - When did the rules change for lay people to take the Eucharist out of the tabernacle? (24:50)
Pete - My grandmother claimed she saw a lady in white appear to her at the age of five, she stepped on a thorn and was healed. Should I treat this as a miracle? (41:21)
Andreanna (email) - Was it wrong of me to assign my high-functioning autistic daughter a Hail Mary, Glory Be, and Our Father after she couldn’t understand the priest’s accent during her second confession, and how can I better prepare her for the next one?
Keith (email) - Is it a good strategy to respond to my friend’s constant jokes about priests by pointing out that teachers and coaches have faced similar scandals without their professions being attacked the same way?

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 23, 2026 - Hour 3 Sep 23, 2026

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Patrick explores the challenges in modern education, the impact of feminism on institutions, and perceptions of American culture. He addresses misconceptions about Catholicism, responds to concerns from callers, and draws on audio contributions and personal anecdotes to foster reflection on faith, tradition, and societal change. Throughout this episode, listeners hear honest questions and heartfelt responses woven with encouragement and gratitude for those seeking deeper understanding and a way back to their faith.

Audio: Porn: We have a culture problem –https://x.com/LiveAction/status/2102020018582003858/video/1?s=46 (01:17)
Audio: What culture does America even have? –https://x.com/NotTheirScript/status/2088448714486485092?s=20 (03:09)
Audio: Why universities breed bad ideas (Real Talk Marissa Street with Gad Saad) – https://x.com/GadSaad/status/2091169446157029484/video/1?s=46 (10:34)
Audio: Mary Katherine Ham on failing schools –https://x.com/mkhammer/status/1975220947813896228?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (12:00)
Audio: Helen Andrews on why wokeness is hard to kill – https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/2045246077272784930?s=46 (14:36)
Audio: Elon recounting how he found tampons in men’s bathroom when he bought Twitter –https://x.com/jasonjournodc/status/1984389487473098988?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (19:09)
Audio: Helen Andrews points out why many fields keep feminizing –https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/2039787322888065319?s=20 (23:34)
Audio: Helen Andrews on the effects of feminism in the Law. Her concern isn’t women in law—it’s the potential loss of the cold, fact-driven, rule-following mindset that keeps the legal system fair and functional - https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/2025689404732510371 (26:58)
Gabriel - Why do Protestants say that Catholics are not Christians? (33:01)
Margaret - In our diocese, two parishes have had funerals for free masons. (42:12)
Lisa - I lived in Europe for some years and when I returned, I was in shock with anti-masculine society that has erupted (48:02)

The Patrick Madrid Show: September 22, 2026 - Hour 1 Sep 22, 2026

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Patrick Madrid fields heartfelt questions about faith, confession, and spiritual renewal, blending thoughtful advice with personal stories from listeners who share their journeys back to the Church. Conversations range from the impact of attending Mass at historic missions and the transformative power of confession after decades away, to practical dilemmas faced by Catholics navigating secular environments or family tensions. With an uplifting and compassionate tone, Patrick highlights the beauty, forgiveness, and peace found in rediscovering and embracing the Catholic faith.

Patrick shares an email claiming he didn’t answer his question, so he answered it again.
John (email) - Our Catholic faith is 1 Very deep, 2 it’s Beautiful, 3 it’s very forgiving, and 4 I find a lot of peace in it. (05:25)
Kathleen - I watched Doc Martin when I got home from work. You said you watched Best Medicine. How did you react to this show? What did you think? (15:22)
Jane - My friend has throat cancer and decided he didn't want to live anymore, so he ate nothing but junk food. Did my friend commit suicide by eating junk food? (21:16)
Allyson - My grandson is a member of an Evangelical church. He was saying that leaders of this Church were thieves and that people never got the money. What can I say? (29:33)
Steve - What was it like back in the days of Harry Potter? (43:13)

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