Patrick examines tough choices in life, like breaking away from friendships that don’t bring us closer to God, and brings personal stories and listener testimonies into focus, as one man shares how he broke free from addiction through confession and daily Mass, and another caller seeks clarity on annulments and the Eucharist. He takes unpredictable turns from generational attitudes about marijuana to skepticism of profit-driven charismatic prayer movements, weaving together real-world struggles, faith, and the surprising ways technology emerges in daily routines. Candid conversations and unexpected reflections push listeners to question comfort, seek faith, and recognize how quickly the landscape of daily life can shift.

 

• Audio: If you actually change your life for the better, you might have to let go of your friends - https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/2050575128438689987?s=20 (00:19)
• Patrick and Cyrus share moments from their past where they choose to move on from certain friends (05:35)
• Patrick shares an email from Sean in response to his article, “Why Confess Your Sins to a Fellow Sinner?”
• Ken - I was married in the Catholic church and got a civil divorce but never an annulment. What do I need to do now? I have taken communion, but I don't do it anymore because I know understand that is a mortal sin. (10:44)
• David - After talking about Hal Lindsey yesterday, could you talk about the concept of 'The Great and Terrible Day' (19:07)
• Malory (email) – Should I be concerned about the growing number of Catholics believing they can lay hands and heal peoples ailments and speak in tongues? (28:10)
• Audio: Adam Carolla on weed – If you ask California moms what’s better, nicotine or pot, they will say pot. – 45sec - https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/2052462613775180184 (39:32)
• Frank - In the prayer of St. Gertrude, how are we able to 'offer' the blood of Jesus to himself? (45:06)
• California highway now controlled by AI: https://www.sfgate.com/centralcoast/article/california-highway-ai-controlled-22245548.php (49:26)