The Patrick Madrid Show

On today’s Patrick Madrid Show, we dove deep into faith questions, from why we’re called to love our neighbor but not the devil, to understanding purgatory and when judgment happens. We heard heartfelt stories, like one listener’s struggle with homelessness and her brave journey back to the Catholic Church, finding hope and support through prayer and the community. We also explored why Mary holds such an important place in Catholic life and how embracing our spiritual roots can lead to renewal. If you’ve stepped away from the faith, remember: no matter where you are, the door’s always open. Keep going—there’s always a path back.

• Discussing salvation and human love (00:00)
• Sharing childhood photos online (05:54)
• The Bible's authority and canon (08:27)
• Spiritual foundation and judgment day (10:52)
• Consequences of Sin and Forgiveness (16:14)
• Effects of sin and purgatory (17:14)
• Discussing death with children (20:41)
• Struggling with faith and community (26:04)
• Helping a return to the Church (28:12)
• Receiving support in difficult times (32:37)
• Media's Misrepresentation of the Church (35:27)
• Concern over praying to Mary (40:11)
• Daily and Special Prayer Programs (41:24)
• Mary's Role in Salvation History (45:44)
• Discussing Mary in religious context (49:29)

Patrick chats with listeners of all ages about everything from technology choices for teens to heartfelt struggles with confession, faith, and family decisions. The episode features emotional testimonies of people rekindling their relationship with God, practical recommendations like Scott Hahn’s book on confession, and thoughtful Catholic teaching on topics such as Mary’s perpetual virginity, sacramentals like the brown scapular, and taking a stand for truth in difficult family situations. Lively stories and grateful moments intertwine with sincere encouragement for anyone longing for spiritual renewal or a path back to their faith.

• (00:00:08) Jacob asks about safe phones
• (00:01:51) Patrick discusses dumb phone options
• (00:04:00) Elizabeth's group struggles with confession
• (00:05:23) Book recommendations on confession
• (00:06:42) Urgent plea to return to confession
• (00:14:19) Maria shares testimony of faith
• (00:16:11) Catholic doctrine on Mary explained
• (00:24:27) Young altar server Walter's experiences
• (00:32:12) Sal asks about the brown scapular
• (00:39:26) Attending invalid weddings discussed
• (00:42:33) Powerful letter from a loving grandmother

Patrick Madrid selects memorable listener calls and questions from past years, addressing real-life struggles and heartfelt topics around faith renewal, spiritual encouragement, and returning to Church practices. Listeners hear stories of reconversion, thoughtful analogies about heaven, overcoming guilt while rediscovering Catholic teaching, and practical advice on topics like missing Mass for work or responsibly handling medical treatments. Voices of gratitude, honesty, and hope for a deeper relationship with God shine throughout the episode.

• (00:00:07) Show introduction and format explained
• (00:00:39) Can you feel regret in heaven?
• (00:04:38) Emotions and joy in heaven
• (00:06:30) Vastness of heaven explained
• (00:08:22) How is Christ present at Mass?
• (00:11:45) Teen caller shares phone-free life
• (00:15:06) Living counterculturally as a Catholic
• (00:19:05) Returning to faith and Catholic guilt
• (00:23:05) Understanding and value of guilt
• (00:27:05) Conscience analogy and spiritual clarity
• (00:30:06) Is missing Sunday Mass sinful?
• (00:33:49) Is creation ex nihilo logical?
• (00:45:55) Medical marijuana and Catholic teaching

Patrick responds to listeners grappling with family conflict when a loved one identifies as transgender and offers straightforward advice for explaining these issues to kids. One moment, he's addressing a seven-year-old's innocent wonder about marriage in heaven; the next, he guides engaged Catholics through tough communion etiquette at weddings. With humor and candor, Patrick weaves together practical faith, real stories, and spiritual guidance, never shying away from honest conversation.

• Email - Our young adult niece recently sent an email to the extended family, that she is now "identifying as a man." We heard rumors about this, but now she has "officially" confirmed it. (52:00)
• Tyler (email) – Is it okay to have a nuptial Mass? (11:12)
• Isaac (7-years-old) - Are people still married in heaven? (20:50)
• Patrick in Denver - If someone is in the state of mortal sin we can't go to communion. Can you make an act of spiritual communion? (26:44)
• Patrick in Trenton - What do you think about praying the Rosary while going to bed? (29:31)
• Email - Receiving the Eucharist while in a state of Mortal Sin (38:32)
• Chris - How do the saints hear us when we say prayers? (48:24)

Originally aired 09-10-2025

• Preston – Is it a sin NOT to spread the Gospel?
• Nicole - I am going to Rome and visiting the Holy Door. What does it mean to be detached from sin?
• Sheila - St. Francis has been credited with the quote 'Preach the Gospel always. If necessary, use words'.
• Sylvia - My daughter is teaching confirmation classes. There is a couple there that are married and can't have children. How do I explain this to my daughter?
• Laurel - You were talking about Cain yesterday. How could the other children of Adam and Eve come before Cain?
• Mary - How do I date, as a divorced Catholic, without an annulment?
• Christine - My husband brought our son to his alma mater. Board of his school says that we as Catholics need to change our perception of the culture on homosexuality. Do you have any advice?
• Colleen - I am a new renewed Catholic after being away for 40 years. I am in a mixed marriage with someone who was married 2x and is hostile to Catholicism. How do is respond to the hostility and anger?

Originally from 09-10-2025 Hour 1

Patrick continues his conversation with Colleen from the end of the last hour. She has returned to the faith, but her husband is hostile to Catholicism

• Paola - How can you be legally married if you never were Confirmed?
• Margaret - I am so happy that I can listen to Relevant Radio 20 hours a day. I have Patrick on all day!
• Patricia - My friend was offended when I said that her dad shouldn’t be going to non-Catholic Bible Study?
• J.P. - The Doctor said that we could not have any more children and that if she gets pregnant again she could die. Our pastor said that I could get a vasectomy and said that the Church would follow the science.
• Nancy - My husband has cancer that has removed his ability to complete the act. Is it a sin to do sexual acts outside of the procreative act?
• Monica - My husband also gave me trouble over the convalidation. It took a full year. I prayed a Novena and Our Lady helped my husband to change his mind.
• Richard - In response to contraception. Do all Catholics believe in practicing NFP?

Originally aired on 10/9/25 during Hour 2

Patrick explores questions about liturgical music, explains theological nuances in the sacraments and the creed, and provides heartfelt advice to callers wrestling with difficult family situations, especially around faith, baptism, and participation in non-Catholic ceremonies. Throughout, Patrick highlights real-life struggles with faith, generational divides, and the challenge of holding fast to Catholic principles amidst pressure to conform.

• Patrick recommends the book, “No Contact” by Noelle Mering. Here’s Drew Mariani talking to Noelle Mering: https://relevantradio.com/2026/07/going-no-contact-with-noelle-mering/ (03:26)
• Paul - I am reading a book about sacred music. When Vatican II talks about Latin and Gregorian chant, are churches going against the Church when they don't use these? (13:15)
• Maria - Some prayers say in Baptism, “we die with Christ”. What does that mean? (21:56)
• Ron - How do I deal with the rebaptism of my teenage granddaughter? (27:29)
• Melodye (email) - Grandparents should attend the baptism to show love and keep family peace, even if they disagree, because that moment happens only once and staying away risks lasting estrangement.
• Dave - Is it wrong for me to go on pilgrimage versus spending the money to help people in my community? (40:34)
• Maria - I think that not attending the service gives the impression you don't care about the family. (46:51)

Originally Aired on 09-09-2026

Patrick welcomes listeners to a heartfelt hour as callers share stories of faith, struggle, and decision-making in the face of family tension and serious illness. Deep emotions unfold as Maria expresses her pain about doing what she believes is right even when it threatens closeness with loved ones, while Cheryl seeks guidance on inviting her ailing brother back to prayer and church. Patrick offers scriptural encouragement and personal conviction about living with integrity, encouraging listeners to trust that even when faithfulness feels isolating, God walks with them through heartache.

• Patrick continues his conversation with Maria from the end of the last hour about attending non-Catholic church services (01:44)
• Cheryl - What is a good book or comment to help my brother return to the faith? He is 70 and his health is failing. (20:22)
• Bill – Respectfully disagrees about attending non-Catholic services. (24:07)
• Sam - What is the difference between Ascension and Assumption? (42:00)
• Bill - What do you think about the FSSP? (44:28)

Originally Aired on 09-09-2026

Patrick welcomes heartfelt calls from listeners grappling with faith, family boundaries, and spiritual renewal, highlighting moments of encouragement, struggle, and reconciliation. The episode features personal testimonies on loving family members while holding to Catholic convictions, overcoming anxiety through surrender to God, and the transformative power of persistent prayer. Questions about confession, intercessory prayer, church teachings, and authentic friendship in Christ surface throughout, offering listeners both comfort and clarity rooted in biblical wisdom.

• Bethany - I just want to say that not being able to attend these weddings is the right decision. You will find friends in people that will respect your decisions. (00:30)
• Bella - I am an Orthodox Christian. What is the difference if the son is getting married and they both believe in Jesus Christ? Where is the sin here? (10:09)
• Kristin - I don't think that there is always a risk of not attending a wedding of a family member. I think that kids will appreciate the true witness eventually. (15:08)
• Christine - My 20-year-old son asked me why I need to go to a priest for Confession? How can I answer my son's question in a relevant way? (20:42)
• Why Confess Your Sins to a Fellow Sinner? - https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/why-confess-your-sins-to-a-fellow
• Rick - In CCC 2675, it talks about Mary and her cooperation with the Holy Spirit as an intercessor. How do I explain this to my non-Catholic family members? (27:51)
• Mary Ellen - What is the difference between diocesan and religious order priests? (32:56)
• Joseph – The Sacrament of marriage cannot be replicated, so we should honor it (39:03)
• George - What happens if I don't know if I have any sins when I go to confession? (45:39)
• Vito - Are there any stigmatics in modern day times? (48:41)

Originally Aired on 09-09-2026

Patrick brings the smartphone struggle front and center, questioning why tech and social media seem to influence children more than their own families. Parents call in with raw confessions, regrets, and inventive solutions, from holding out on smartphones to battling the sneaky ways kids get around controls, while stories of bikes, banana seats, and even Maseratis bring humor and a touch of nostalgia to the mix. Rules, boundaries, and values collide with modern tech, leaving listeners weighing connection, safety, and family sanity in a world where a phone can change everything.

• Audio: Once kids get smart phones, family life turns into a fight over screen time . . . - https://x.com/drantbradley/status/2012876836502405511 (00:23)
• Audio: just because everyone is doing it doesn’t mean your kids should do it too - https://x.com/modernxdad/status/2015262851414544684 (02:21)
• Todd - Smart phone: I challenge you to switch to a flip phone and have kids watch Gun Smoke (09:14)
• Liz - We are a family of smart phone holdouts, and we gave our kids flip phones and my kids don't care. (10:25)
• Melissa - A counselor told me that I should get my kid a phone so she could feel more part of other kids' social circles. That was the beginning of the end. (19:36)
• Jorge - From where I come from, we didn't have TVs. I think I can enjoy the benefit of learning without it. I compare the TVs of yesterday to the phone today. (23:29)
• Jessica - Smart phones: Somethings that helped me prolong the eventuality of kids getting a phone was a straight A report card. (29:09)
• Gloria - Smart phone: I set parameters for my kids. My children wanted them at a young age. I did a lot of research before getting them phones. We used a lot of the parental controls available. I think it is working out. (34:14)
• Marie - I have a teenager and a preteen. I totally agree with Patrick. My 10-year-old hacked my iPad and removed restrictions. (40:27)
• Andrew - I am a parent of 6 kids. I struggle with how smart phones can lead to the sin of envy. (44:31)
• John - My college age son argues that killing in video games is moral and I argue it is not. Can you help me? (49:02)

Originally Aired on 01-29-2026