Patrick opens with a heartfelt conversation with Josh, a new Catholic convert from Los Angeles, about the Church's role in a rapidly changing culture and the ongoing impact of the Second Vatican Council. Drawing from decades of study and experience, Patrick explains how historical and cultural forces from the 1960s continue to affect Catholic life today and offers practical advice to new converts about staying spiritually grounded and resisting the pull of online negativity. The episode also touches on timely topics like pharmacy vaccination incentives and the spread of AI-generated misinformation, all while Patrick encourages listeners to focus on faith and community amid modern challenges.

 

• Josh – If Vatican 2 happened in the mid-60s, would it have been different especially with the huge cultural shift that happened? (01:05)
• CVS staff get perks like beach days and donuts for hitting vaccine goals (19:45)
• John - Is giving the peace sign at mass wrong? (24:08)
• AI speech on YouTube falsely attributing to Pope Leo XIV (34:16)
• Kimberly - My daughter died within 18 hours of getting a vaccine shot. Jesus helped me get through this. I had to learn not to become a prisoner. (39:24)
• Joe - What did the early Christians think of Peter being the Foundation stone of the Church? (43:41)
• Brian – There is a girl who says she will text me but never does. I see her every time I go to Church. (48:31)