Listeners call in with everything from questions about running a business without a smartphone to the heavy realities of growing old, wondering about the afterlife, or converting to Catholicism when the stakes are personal and raw. A surprise appearance from Hugh Grant’s thoughts on tech distractions slips in, and stories unfold—some heartfelt, some funny, all woven with genuine concern and encouragement as Patrick brings warmth and clarity with every discussion.

 

• Kyle – I think vast majority of kids can get by without smart phone (01:42)
• Audio: Hugh Grant on childhood addiction to tech (07:29)
• Elizabeth – The brother of my husband hasn’t been to mass in a long time. How might we convince him to go? (14:23)
• Jim - Matthew 11:12 references heaven being stormed by violence. What does this mean? (24:24)
• Gabriel - I am on my way to becoming a Catholic, but my family are very devout Baptists. How can I approach them about my conversion? (30:25)
• John - Can you help me understand what happened to the people who lived in Israel before the Jewish people? What happened to them? (40:52)

This is a Previously Aired episode from 06/02/2025