Patrick fields heated questions from callers about Catholic parenting, the risks of sleepovers, and technology in family life. He responds to Vatican II skepticism with straight talk and compassion, jumps from workplace stories about faith stickers to discussions on Communion and cohabitation, and offers blunt advice without sugarcoating. Anything can happen here: a Marine is urged toward faith, a listener grabs Paul McCartney tickets before starting chemo, and throughout, Patrick blends humor, candor, and steady encouragement.

 

• John (email) - Since you believe sleep-overs are bad, do you also believe that Catholic summer camps are bad? (00:39)
• Emily - My Grandma thinks that my confirmation and marriage is not valid because she doesn't believe in Vatican II? (04:54)
• Adam - Story about a Relevant Radio bumper sticker that led to a conversation about the faith. I would like you to give him a shout out and why he should be Catholic. (14:48)
• Dan - My kids don't have phones. When they went to camp, the counselors didn't believe them (20:44)
• Bob – My daughters went to a sleep over where they tried to put each other in trances (22:29)
• Eileen - Can an episcopal pastor receive communion on a Catholic retreat? (30:38)
• Tom - You were talking about an Episcopal Minister teaching priests. Didn't the bishops do the same thing with the Mass where they allowed the Protestant ministers dictate what they wanted in Vatican II? (37:56)
• Robert - Did you encourage a lady to leave her significant other? (40:53)
• Jeannie - I saw the Paul McCartney concert. I went because of you. It was great! (46:46)