Patrick helps listeners wrestling with everything from cremation and honoring parents to whether non-Catholic Christians truly follow Jesus. He fields heartfelt calls about struggles with confession, temptation, and even what to make of calling a police dog an officer, all while sharing Catholic teaching and plenty of warmth. The conversations fold humor, practical advice, and surprising depth into each moment.

• Patty - I had my mother cremated. Can I take my mom's ashes to Church? (00:56)
• Anthony - A priest told me that lust is not a mortal sin. I am confused. Can you help me? (06:01)
• Tom - I am embarrassed to go to Confession. How can I get the courage to go? (12:26)
• Daniel - If I was pro-choice and my parent was pro-life; would it be a sin to try to convince them to be pro-choice? (19:29)
• Wayne - Martin Luther took people away from the sacraments. Are the people who walked away from the Catholic Church still Christians. (21:41)
• Jim - I have been in education for 48 years. I think that homework should increase 10 minutes per grade level. (31:42)
• Meredith - At the mass I go to, they don't give the Blood of Christ. Does that go against teaching to give out only the Body? (35:44)
• Jim - Do you think that calling K9 dogs, 'officers' is a violation of Catholic teaching? (41:20)
• Audrey – A person came over to me and told me not to say the St. Michael prayer out loud after mass (44:53)
• Dylan - I encountered a different Mass where people were standing before Communion instead of kneeling. (48:29)

Patrick opens the show by responding thoughtfully to a listener from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, sparking an honest examination of Mormon origins and Catholic-LDS differences while stressing civility and mutual respect. Global tragedies follow; Christian persecution in Nigeria, rising antisemitism, violence and indifference. Patrick finishes by fielding calls on family struggles with gender identity, guiding listeners to hold fast to Catholic truth with candor and compassion in a world bristling with confusion and bitterness.

• Dale (email) - Why would Joseph Smith have fabricated such an elaborate hoax? (01:02)
• Audio: Senator Brownback on the rising Muslim persecution and killings of Christians in Nigeria (21:34)
• Audio: Incredible story of a reporter who wanted to write up a Palestinian redemption story about a Gaza woman who he thought would have reformed after Israel saved her life twice over. What he discovered interviewing her shocked his conscience. (25:19)
• Audio: Bill Maher on the actual genocide of Christians in Nigeria - Bill Maher shares disturbing reason corporate media covers Israel-Gaza War, but ignores Christian genocide in Nigeria (32:16)
• John (email) - Selective reporting of any issue is a problem (38:21)
• Lucy - My brother has a nephew who is transgender. I got into an argument with him about it. My brother said he would never tell an obese person not to lose weight. (43:57)

Patrick tackles sensitive family conversations around gender ideology and compassion, offering callers specific, faith-based strategies to handle tense discussions. He pulls in insights from figures like Michael Knowles, Bill Maher, and Archbishop Fulton Sheen, all while stressing truth, love, and a willingness to question what culture and algorithms say is reality. Patrick also points listeners to resources, addresses developmental psychology, and encourages bringing faith into everyday moments, weaving together callers’ concerns with sharp commentary and unexpected reflections.

• Patrick continues his conversation with Lucy from the first hour. Her brother’s nephew is transgender and she is looking for advice on how to talk to him about it. (00:33)
• Audio: Michael Knowles talking to a “trans” guy (12:24)
• Audio: Bishop Sheen warns against “false compassion” (14:46)
• Marty - Why don't you recommend that people do their research with secular information to prepare their arguments? (18:06)
• Audio: Bill Maher takes a SLEDGEHAMMER to Democrats claiming there are more than two genders, there are NO biological differences between men and women, and transing kids is ethical (26:34)
• Kathleen - What do you think of Erik Erickson? I people would teach us how to be a man or how to be a woman. (36:38)
• Josiah - I really enjoyed the segment on the article you shared about the truth with regards to our own personal algorithms (40:19)
• 2 million students expected to participate in Bring Your Bible to School Day (43:46)
• Chris - How would I explain to my protestant friends that Mary is Mediatrix of all graces?

Patrick threads together questions about faith, technology’s grip, cultural shifts, and daily life. He fields calls about Catholic teaching on theft and lying, muses on fast food’s sneaky impact, and considers practical anxieties around technology in schools and choosing partners with shared beliefs. Raw, sometimes wry, and never shying away from the awkward or profound, Patrick moves the conversation seamlessly, from social commentary to the Catechism to heartfelt advice, all while keeping it unmistakably human.

• Audio: Turn off the TikTok: No Kings, except for all those other times. (You don’t hate authoritarianism; you just hate what you are told to hate) (00:19)
• Victoria - Question about lies. What kind of sin is lying? My neighbor is helping himself to my property. (03:11)
•  Chris - You were talking about distortions of reality. I think you are right, and I am concerned that deep fakes will come on strong. (08:20)
• Sophia - Thank you so much for giving the Eustace, FL station shout out and for your show! (16:23)
• Jessica - Does your belief about cell phones extend to computers? Should kids get a personal laptop? Should I seek a school that does that? (21:08)
• Billy - When Patrick leaves, listeners like us are drifting in the harbor. I feel neglected in the OCIA process, and I need some advice. (31:36)
• Vivian - What is your advice on children dating people from other religions? Should my daughter go to Protestant boy's church? (35:48)
• John - When my wife and I consummate the marriage, is it appropriate to disengage in the middle of the act even though we are old? (45:33)

Patrick opens with raw conversations about living Catholic truth, whether that's standing firm in a government job or supporting family during deep disagreements. Callers reveal real struggles, like a grandmother grieving her granddaughter’s gender confusion, and Patrick answers with direct, loving guidance rooted in Church teaching.

• Rick - About the young man who called wanting to be a missionary. I was an engineer, and I think there is a lot of need for men to get into secular jobs. (01:06)
• Jacob - If Purgatory is as bad as I hear, how much worse is hell? (07:16)
• Scott - How could the Blessed Mother be sad for people who are nonbelievers and the lack of faith in youth in the visions of Medjugorje? How could Mary be sad in heaven? (26:04)
• Audio: Smartphone Free Childhood US (40:21)
• John - My wife received an Apostolic Pardon in June. She passed away in August. Is this Pardon still valid even though she died two months later? (44:08)

Patrick fields questions with candor, moving from heated debates about Israel, Gaza, and the ethics of war to explaining Gregorian Masses and prayers for those outside the Catholic faith, pulling in biblical sources and Church tradition. He talks about immigration, subsidiarity, and what the Church really teaches about Jews and the state of Israel while weaving in calls about rock bands and memories of misspent youth. Listeners get an hour of unexpected exchanges and grounded Catholic insights punctuated by both humor and sincerity.

• Audio: Bill Maher on Israel (00:18)
• Audio: Scott Galloway "There's just a different standard for Jews in Israel when it comes to prosecuting a war” (01:30)
• George - Can I request a Gregorian Mass for my in-laws who are not Catholic? I requested one for my parents. Is it justifiable to do another Gregorian Mass or is just one sufficient? (03:01)
• Billy (email) – Where does it say that prayers will be applied to souls in purgatory? (07:27)
• Jay - How does subsidiarity relate to immigrants coming from other countries? (10:02)
• Diane - What is the Catholic faith's relationship with the Jewish people and faith? How often should I have Gregorian masses said? (21:29)
• Bill - What about the Lehi and Nephi being told by God to leave Israel and go to America? Didn't Jesus talk to the Mormons after the Crucifixion? (28:02)
• Vincent - Have you ever seen The Who in concert? Would you consider John Enwhistle the best bass guitarist ever? (41:57)
• Joseph - If you feel that you wasted a lot of time, does the Lord apply things retroactively? How can I fix this if I was neglectful? (45:08)

Patrick brings listeners into raw conversations shaped by faith, family struggles, and honest searches for meaning. He tackles challenging critiques such as the Church’s wealth or the boundaries of Communion, offering clear scriptural responses while weaving in stories of loss, loyalty, and longing. With wit, empathy, and a willingness to face uncomfortable truths, Patrick lifts the curtain on Catholic life as it’s actually lived.

• Audio: Young Woman: “I was a Liberal for most of my young life… all my friends were Liberal. I held all these Liberal beliefs, and let me tell you, there was no hate like Liberal hate.”
• Anna - How do I handle questions about the Church being wealthy and rich? How can the Church allow? (02:11)
• Bridget – How can I explain to my Methodist friends who were offended when they were not invited to participate in Communion? (14:58)
• Mary - Someone in my life is accusing me of having higher power dysphoria and that it is the same as having gender dysphoria. (29:23)
• Melissa - I am struggling with my kids and am not married to their dad, but we all live together. How do I fix my relationship with my significant other? (38:23)

On The Patrick Madrid Show, 11-year-old Walter from Orlando calls in to share how being an altar server has helped him grow closer to Jesus. He talks about his favorite parts of serving – ringing the bells, carrying incense, and bringing the water and wine to the priest – and explains how those moments help him believe in the true presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Walter even says that he often thinks about becoming a priest one day, and Patrick encourages him to keep listening for God’s call.

The two swap stories about their own altar boy experiences, from serving multiple Masses on feast days to treasured memories of Holy Week. This uplifting exchange shows how altar serving plants seeds of faith and vocation in young hearts.

If you’ve ever wondered what altar serving means for kids today – or how it can inspire the priests of tomorrow – you’ll love this heartwarming conversation.

When it comes to raising teenagers in today’s digital world, parents often face this big question: “Should my teenager have a phone?” It’s about safety, responsibility, and protecting kids from the bad corners of the internet.

On The Patrick Madrid Show, a young listener named Jacob from Massachusetts calls in with a bold request. His parents had told him that if Patrick gave the green light, they’d buy him a phone.

So, what is Patrick’s advice?

Smartphones vs. “Dumb Phones”

Patrick says that if Jacob had asked for an iPhone or Android, the answer would have been a resounding “no.” Why? Because, as Patrick put it, “Handing a 14-year-old a smartphone is like giving him a stick of dynamite.”

The dangers are real:

-Easy access to inappropriate content

-Predators who target young teens online

-Addictive apps like TikTok and Snapchat

-A constant stream of distractions that interfere with school, prayer, and family life

Instead, Patrick recommends what he calls a “dumb phone” – a device designed for communication, but without the traps of social media or unrestricted internet access.

Safe Alternatives for Teens

Patrick gives Jacob a few options worth considering:

Flip Phones (Charity Mobile)
These simple phones make calls and send texts but offer little else. Patrick praises the show sponsor Charity Mobile, a Catholic-owned provider that offers flip phones while donating a portion of every bill to pro-life and Catholic charities. They do allow limited access to internet, which would be great for Jacob when he's a bit older.

Gabb Phone
Specifically built for kids and teens, the Gabb Phone looks like a smartphone but comes without an internet browser, app store, or social media. Parents get peace of mind, and kids get freedom to call and text.

The Light Phone
This sleek, minimalist phone allows calls, texts, directions, music, alarms, and notes – but nothing more. There's no Instagram, YouTube, or web surfing. It’s designed for people who want to stay connected without falling into digital overload.

Each of these options provides what Patrick believes every teen needs: a way for parents and kids to stay in touch in case of emergencies – without opening the door to unnecessary temptations.

A Catholic Approach to Parenting in the Digital Age

Parents face an uphill battle. On one hand, kids need a way to call home after sports practice or text if there’s a problem. On the other hand, unrestricted digital access can undermine their spiritual, mental, and emotional growth.

Patrick’s advice to Jacob shows a balanced approach:

-Safety first. Phones should protect, not endanger.

-Limited freedom. Give kids responsibility gradually.

-Family values. Choose options that align with Catholic teaching and protect innocence.

By starting with a Gabb Phone, Light Phone, or flip phone, parents can help their children build healthy habits before eventually upgrading – if and when they’re ready for the responsibility.

For Catholic families, the lesson is clear: give your teen a safe tool, not a digital temptation. The goal is about helping them grow in virtue.

Patrick returns and jumps straight into controversy, taking on Netflix’s targeting of kids with transgender themes and tallying up the national backlash which includes waves of subscribers cutting ties. He fields passionate listener calls on cultural pressure points, flags shifts in military policy away from social experiments, and shares his no-nonsense take on how families can actually respond, from Halloween traditions to uncomfortable moments at church. The conversations teeter between sharp realism and practical advice, leaving little room for sugarcoating.

• Cancel your Netflix – New show pushes trans ideology on 7 year olds (01:40)
• Jose - I have been away from Netflix since 2018. I remember they had an issue with Georgia's anti-abortion law and also had a show depicting Jesus as a homosexual. (12:51)
• Pete - I love what you are saying Patrick but this Netflix thing is still a drop in the bucket. This is like chopping off a leaf. (16:26)
• Secretary of War Pete Hegseth: "If women can make it, excellent. If not, it is what it is... It will also mean that weak men won't qualify — because we're not playing games. This is combat. This is life or death." (25:16)
• LAFD Assistant Chief Kristine Larson: "Am I able to carry your husband out of a fire? He got himself in the wrong place." (29:54)
• Megan - I want to thank Relevant Radio. Patrick, your show is so refreshing. I just want to share my gratitude. (34:58)
• Jacqueline - Do you have any thoughts on Halloween and trick-or-treating? (38:23)
• Macy – There are two women at our church who are in a same sex relationship and one of them received Communion. Should I leave this Church? (48:43)