Questions from listeners propel Patrick into stories of faith, biblical mysteries, real-time current events, and personal journeys—including the struggles of Catholic converts and the meaning behind apostolic succession and miracles. The episode buzzes with everything from book tips to reflections on faith in everyday life, threaded through Patrick’s straightforward advice and conversation.

 

• Audio: Richard Nixon talks about his dad (00:20)
• Josie (email) - The email you just read about the woman wondering if she should attend a baby shower for her unwed, pregnant daughter, and especially about your answer, surprised me. You told her to go, be an example of pro-life, etc, etc. etc. Why doesn't this same logic apply to attending the weddings of Catholics, usually lapsed, who are not getting married in the church? (02:31)
• Kris (email) - How it was possible for Moses and Elijah to appear at the Transfiguration if it is understood that it was the death and resurrection of Jesus that freed all the righteous souls? (07:54)
• Steve - In the 4th chapter of Malachi, who was Elijah and what did he do? (10:59)
• Audio: Netanyahu addresses the brave people of Iran (19:32)
• Bill - How did they know it was Elijah and Moses? They had lived hundreds of years before the disciples. (22:21)
• Gary - Is there a parallel when Moses and Elijah in the Old Testament met God on the mountain and when Jesus meets Moses and Elijah on the mountain in the New Testament? (30:05)
• Bill - I understand that Jesus authorizes his apostles to forgive sins, but I have a hard time understanding how that ability is passed on to others. (32:01)
• Mark – 11-years-ago Patrick gave a presentation about Mormonism where he gave false information about the state of women in heaven. (41:34)