Patrick opens the hour fielding Nora’s heartfelt question about leaving her Baptist community for Catholicism, offering stories of real conversion, practical resources, and gritty encouragement for holding firm through confrontation. He moves from Supreme Court news that affects religious groups, to listener calls on medical ethics, ghosts, and even the challenges of attending Protestant Bible studies as a Catholic, all while anchoring each story with candor and sharp advice. Listeners hear a mix of personal struggle, theological questions, and Patrick’s own reflections—sometimes patient, sometimes blunt, but always real.

 

• Nora - I am going to be joining the Catholic Church soon. My husband and I lead the worship music team at our Baptist church. I am trying to navigate how we communicate with our Baptist community that we are leaving in the kindest way possible without causing distain or anger in their community. (00:34)
• The Supreme Court just ruled in favor of nuns fighting New York’s abortion mandate. The ruling orders New York courts to reconsider whether the state can force religious organizations to pay for abortions. (18:38)
• Patrick reads and responds to emails about Naomi Epps Best’s experience (20:57)
• Anthony – Love listening to your show (24:05)
• Michael - I appreciate what you do
• Maria – A lot of parishioners are scared to go to church in California because of ICE protests. Is that a reason to not attend? (27:24)
• Ethel - My 10-year-old grandson asked if I believed in ghosts. What answer should I give him?
• Carlos - Comment about the raising of Eucharist: If you think about it, the priests used to turn towards the alter so they had to raise it high for the parish to see. Now they face the congregation so he doesn't have to do that anymore. Is that right? (34:23)
• Email – Is it sinful for someone with cancer to refuse chemotherapy? (39:44)
• Ray - Can priests say they will retain (as in not forgive) someone’s sins until they turn themselves in, if their sin was a horrible crime? (43:02)
• Danny - Is it ok for me as a Catholic to join a protestant bible group to better my relationship with my father-in-law? (48:41)