Patrick answers tough questions from callers, weighing in on Harry Potter’s place in Catholic homes, differences between fantasy series, and the concerns around fascination with the occult. He fields thoughts on the origins of “Roman Catholic,” whether calling oneself “Judeo Roman Catholic” makes sense, and sorts through confusion about Jewish and Hebrew identities with historical insights and recommended resources. With callers pressing for clarity on topics from biblical symbolism to church teaching, Patrick keeps the conversation brisk, heartfelt, and unapologetically honest.

• Rose - Should Catholic parents allow kids to read Harry Potter and why? (01:03)
• Robert - Assimilation issue with Muslims: How did the United State become how it is today? (07:44)
• Debbie - When the caller talks about being Judeo Catholic, that could be confused with following Old Testament Laws. (22:01)
• Gebman - Psalm 75 uses the word horns. What does this mean? Does it mean “strength”? (35:46)
• Irma - I find it interesting that the earlier caller, Robert, calls himself a Judeo Christian. I thought the Old Testament was for the Jews and the New Testament was for the Gentiles. (37:16)
• Madeline - Is there a specific prayer that you are supposed to pray to St. Jude to get the benefits of his intercession? 2nd question: Can someone kill themselves and not go to hell? (43:23)

Originally aired 10/30/2025

Patrick opens the phones to questions about faith, baptism, and what truly defines the Catholic Church, moving from heartfelt concerns about re-baptism to passionate exchanges with skeptics like Rich, who challenges Jesus’s divinity and the origins of Catholic belief. He fields queries on confession and rituals, all while offering sharp insights, scriptural responses, and the occasional smile when listeners push back or disagree. Calls range from bewildered to bold, and Patrick doesn’t shy away from the tough stuff as he meets every topic, from indulgences to religious freedom, head on.

• Justin - I feel like Holy Spirit is calling me to be rebaptized. My pastor does not agree and won't do it. Do you have any thoughts? (00:34)
• Rich - I discovered that Jesus denounced Catholicism, so how could he be the founder? (09:08)
• John - Do we need to say the Act of Contrition before you get Absolution? (23:04)
• Dolores – Should we place limitations on the rights of the religious? Didn't Utah have to renounce polygamy before it became a state? (31:14)
• Patrick shares some emails in response to Rich’s call earlier in this hour
• Nick - I was baptized as a Ukrainian Catholic. I had the sacrament of Confirmation as an infant. How was this valid? (40:04)
• Doug - What is required to get a plenary indulgence? (42:41)

Originally aired 10/30/2025

Patrick spotlights the surge of antisemitism, weaving together remarks from Pope Leo XIV, clips from Douglas Murray and Mosab Hassan Yousef, and firsthand stories from everyday voices. Conversations twist and turn through political unrest, religious tensions, and the worries of Western societies as Patrick raises questions about faith, identity, and security. Even moments of personal reflection and listener calls crackle with urgency, challenging Catholics to respond in this climate of growing hostility.

• Pope Leo XIV condemns rise of antisemitism (Patrick translates) – (03:31) https://x.com/breeadail/status/1983501738024816649
• Audio: Douglass Murray, "what level of evil do you have to fall into . . ." (09:52) (https://x.com/VividProwess/status/1983458795222110602
• Audio: Mosab Hasan Yosef, son of Hamas founder, warning is clear: "if you support terror, you are the enemy – (14:21) https://x.com/adi13/status/1982646723915948070?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ
• Audio: “it’s jihad against civilization” - Mosab Hassan Yousef - https://x.com/adi13/status/1981563717662670891?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ
• Audio: Mosab Hassan Yousef (son of Hamas founder) ruthlessly destroys Hamas's false narrative - https://x.com/LizaRosen0000/status/1912358038066823275 
• Audio: Dov Hikind on Real America - recent attacks in Israel against our Christian brothers and sisters are despicable and must be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law – (25:38) https://x.com/hikinddov/status/1947472780683055241?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ
• Audio: Nigel Farage answering press questions about Muslims threatening Jews and others in public - and strongly condemns what he describes as "proper racism" and intimidation during a masked protest march in Tower Hamlets over the weekend – (32:21) https://x.com/ukj0n/status/1982823348577948000?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ
• Audio: Nigel Farage addressing parliament regarding Muslim immigration - https://x.com/yossibenyakar/status/1982788225719505187?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ
• Audio: UK Muslims bragging about how they’re not here to take part, they’re here to take over – (37:59) https://x.com/wgthink/status/1934219429660823654?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ
• Fr. Volodymry - I was fired from a Catholic hospital because I was accused of being anti-Islamic. Your show about Dearborn MI really struck me. How is it that we are allowing this Islamic? (41:13)
• Audio: Women increasingly in danger in the UK because of Islamic immigrants – Alex Phillips says she's never felt as unsafe in London as she does now - https://x.com/basil_tgmd/status/1982381720189255934?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ

Originally aired 10/30/2025

Patrick answers listener questions on the Holy Eucharist, grief, prayer after tragedy, and tough calls about family boundaries and school choices. He responds to inquiries about supporting Jewish people and addresses scriptural tension between Jesus’s rebukes and his love, weaving in Catholic teaching on keeping Sunday holy and the importance of inner healing.

• Kevin (email) – Is there ever any reason to put the Consecrated Host in one’s pocket? (01:53)
• Angela - My friend's husband committed murder suicide. How can I pray through this? (12:15)
• Justin - As Christians, I know we are supposed to support our Jewish friends. Why are we called to support them if they don't even believe in Jesus? (18:27)
• Brittney - What are your thoughts at looking at schools for non-Catholic kids? I don't have any Catholic schools near me. (25:34)
• Maria - My sister was asked by brother and her son to go on a vacation. My brother allows his college age children to sleep with their boyfriends and girlfriends. Should they go? (31:23)
• Robert - When Jesus told the Pharisees that they were descendants of the devil has always bothered me. This seems to contradict what you are saying about being kind to Jews. (38:24)
• Butch - A couple of my coworkers feel deer hunting is more important than going to Church. What is your definition of keeping the Sabbath on Sunday? (43:43)

Patrick welcomes candid questions and fires back with sharp, scripture-steeped answers, smoothing out confusion around why Catholics call priests “Father” and why the Church doesn’t actually forbid foods or marriage. He fields a rare hypothetical question about what would happen if the Pope broke the seal of confession, and spells out the boundaries of canon law while tossing in personal stories and plenty of warmth. Parents get bracing advice about protecting kids’ faith, resource tips, and a reminder that TikTok should never edge out Catholic truth.

• John - I am teaching a Catechism class to kids. A kid asked me what would happen if the Pope broke the seal of Confession? (00:33)
• Manny - In Matthew 23, it says to call no man “Father”. Why do we call our Catholic priests Father if the Bible tells us not to? Also, my son is wondering how we can defend 1 Timothy 4 as Catholics? (07:11)
• Christie - My 12-year-old wants to know if it’s okay for him to go to a Protestant Church with his older adult brother? (24:05)
• Carmen (email) - I was not aware that the Baptist were so anti Catholic. (37:00)
• Reza - I was a Muslim and married my wife who was a Catholic. I converted 15 years ago. My daughter asked me to be the godfather. We went to their Parish. Parish told me that I could not be her godfather because I was not married in the Church. Can you help me? (38:49)
• Bill - My friend was upset about the Synod on Synodality. Will this put ultimate authority in the hands of the laity? (46:39)

Papal authority, scandal at school, messy family dynamics, and uncomfortable theological debates all land in the spotlight, each sparking wisdom, Church history, and straight talk from Patrick Madrid.

• Chris – Is it true that any Catholic could be the Pope? (00:44)
• Parker - A friend of mine has premarital sex and is a Eucharistic minister. Is it ok to receive Communion from her knowing what she does? (20:05)
• Jerod - I have heard that the dietary laws kept by the Apostles was so they would not be in conflict with other Jews. Why didn't they include not eating pork and shellfish? (23:34)
• Lori - Can you help me understand how couples living together who are not married can receive Holy Communion? Can a bishop give a dispensation for this? (38:09)
• Shella (email) – Is it a sin to take Holy Communion from someone living in mortal sin? (44:12)

Patrick answers questions about OCIA fees, simony, and sacramental theology. Calls spark deep exchanges on the meaning of Mass, forgiveness, and biblical interpretation, while personal stories about divorce and Church scandal bring raw honesty to the conversation. Throughout, he fields questions on funeral customs, prayers for the dead, and the mysteries of angels, never shying away from thorny subjects.

• Mark (email) – Where can I find your big list of books (www.relevantradio.com/patrick - and then click “Links”) (00:57)
• Dylon (email) – Paying a fee to receive the Holy Gift of Healing (02:51)
• Miro - I heard the Letter of Hebrews says there is no need for sacrificing. Why do we need the sacrifice of Mass? (08:58)
• Mary - I think that the book “Primal Loss” has made a difference in my life. (20:31)
• Linda - What is a good resource that could help me address the sexual abuse crisis in the Church? My friend left the Church over this 45 years ago. (23:26)
• Jodi - What is an appropriate donation for a funeral mass to give to the priest? If the burial doesn't follow the Mass on the same day, do I give another donation on the 2nd day? (29:03)
• Saul (email) – How can you possibly know so much about angels and how they are created? (38:19)

Patrick responds to listeners grappling with family tensions over Catholicism, questions about marriage validity outside the Church, and struggles with how faith affects day-to-day life. Balancing compassion and clarity, he offers practical advice, references canon law, suggests helpful resources, and occasionally shares personal anecdotes. Prayers and honest conversation fill the air as Patrick encourages callers seeking hope and understanding.

• Dawn (email) - This morning my adult son lashed out in anger at me for being Catholic. I needed to get out of his truck and walk home. (00:46)
• Michael - Went to the conference with Scott Hahn that you recommended and it was great. (05:03)
• Joanna – Can I go to a wedding of non-Catholic Christians? (12:11)
• Jose - I am in a second marriage. I’m not sure if my first one was valid. (20:01)
• Robert - What is the Mother of Perpetual Help Prayer? (28:21)
• Kip – Is it wrong to assume that a marriage is valid or invalid? (35:05)
• Teresa - If a family member is living in sin, can you have them over for Thanksgiving dinner? Am I condoning sin? (43:40)

Patrick responds to real questions: marriage validity, conversion stories, suffering’s meaning, dispensations, and defining a cradle Catholic. Listeners hear stories about pressure at the altar, the power of Mass cards, spontaneous spiritual nudges, and the daily grind of faith. Flashes of biblical wisdom and practical advice ricochet through the episode, leaving room for both comfort and hard truths.

• Barbara – I heard a voice in adoration. How can I discern this and share it properly? (00:45)
• Sal - Can you define what cradle catholic is? (07:21)
• Liz - I think my marriage is invalid? Should we renew vows? (12:02)
• Jodi (email) – Is requesting a novena of Masses for a living priest acceptable? (19:32)
• John - How can I explain suffering to a loved one who is going through hard times? (22:10)
• Rose - Are arranged marriages valid? (29:43)
• Brad - Who gets a dispensation for missing mass? (37:55)
• Jarod - Acts 15:20 - How did the Apostles decide which Mosaic Law to follow? (45:32)

Patrick opens the episode reading a listener’s heartfelt struggle over faith, guilt, and family decisions, offering candid Catholic advice wrapped in empathy. Then, he fields a quirky question about the social media “6, 7” trend, weaving humor and reassurance while keeping the conversation anchored in both common sense and spiritual clarity. Suddenly, he’s guiding callers through thorny family situations and deep mysteries of the Trinity, all with that unmistakable blend of warmth, theology, and the gentle challenge to see everyday choices through a Catholic lens.

• Email – I have guilt for agreeing with my husband for him to have a vasectomy. He now refuses to reverse it. Is it sinful to continue to have marital relations with him? What can I do to get right with God? (01:41)
• Susan - My son is concerned about the trend of 67 being a 'mark of the beast'. What are your thoughts? (20:10)
• Jamie - My mother-in-law is remarrying a Protestant man. This is causing division in the family. What can I do? (32:19)
• Dan - I want to discuss the 1st Chapter of St. John. I feel this is a key chapter in understanding the oneness of the Godhead. What do you think? (39:02)