The Patrick Madrid Show

Patrick addresses Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension for callous remarks, candidly discusses the ethics of de-platforming, and shares Frank Turek's wrenching eyewitness account from the scene of Charlie Kirk’s death while listeners chime in with raw stories of grief, faith, and the grind of reconnecting with church after trauma. Conversations move fast, swinging from somber to candid, confronting division, online fury, and the search for hope, all while Patrick keeps the focus on faith and discernment.

Patrick fields passionate questions about salvation, Catholic sacraments, and who truly gets to heaven, drawing sharp lines between Church teaching and personal speculation while opening room for God’s mercy. In rapid, candid exchanges, he explains Mass gestures, why some rituals belong to the priest alone, the reasoning behind Catholic burial obligations, and even settles whether a diamond chalice would pass liturgical muster. News events weave through, as Patrick doesn’t shy from blunt takes on political violence, respecting human dignity, and what faith looks like in real life.

Patrick tackles everything from spouses nodding off at Mass to pressing questions about mixed-faith relationships and finding trustworthy news for Catholic classrooms, all with real listener calls and a dash of humor. He doesn’t shy away from controversy either, one caller presses him on whether celebrating violence online should mean losing your job, prompting Patrick to challenge listeners on character, consequences, and genuine Christian witness. What emerges is a fast-moving blend of everyday Catholic struggles and tough conversations, always anchored in faith and real-life experience.

Patrick examines the dangers of celebrating violence and the real impact of radicalization. His conversation weaves personal stories, tough questions about forgiveness, and practical guidance on Catholic living, all while fielding heartfelt calls about ethical investing, over-sexualization in culture, and feelings of spiritual unrest. Wrestling with complex issues and sharp questions, Patrick brings depth, candor, and encouragement to anyone grappling with faith in a chaotic world.

Patrick shares Pastor Rob McCoy’s moving words on grief, humility, and the need for prayer over self-promotion. He challenges listeners to seek out full context before judging, especially as cherry-picked soundbites and heated rhetoric fan confusion and division online. Callers struggle with discerning truth from spin, while Patrick insists that Christians ground themselves in charity and honest dialogue, always returning to what Christ would have them do amid the noise.

Patrick unpacks listener questions about why bishops can’t marry, offers candid advice on dealing with awkward moral conversations at family events, and doesn’t shy away from what he thinks about clapping or disruptions in church. He clarifies the real story behind Adam and Eve’s children, addresses concerns about hypnotism and teens with cell phones, and draws sharp lines on what should, and shouldn’t, be open to discussion in modern classrooms. Stories, tough calls, and unexpected perspectives roll in rapid succession.

Patrick explores questions from listeners about the “Flame of Love” devotion, tackles the discernment of Church-approved practices, and offers candid, faithful advice on friendships, family, and Catholic life. Between fielding calls about parish trends, guiding parents on teen dances, and responding to big questions with both humor and seriousness, Patrick manages a lively, unpredictable show where faith and reality intersect. Even birthday wishes and mariachi jokes make an appearance, keeping the conversation moving fast and full of surprises.

Patrick unpacks the public reaction to Charlie Kirk’s murder, focusing on the moral backlash against those celebrating the tragedy and the wave of firings and exposure that followed. He fields questions about Kirk’s approach and challenges perceptions, weaving in raw perspectives from callers, many reflecting on race, online culture, forgiveness, and how real-world consequences ripple out from digital outrage. Voices from the black community add truth and tension, sharpening the episode’s call for clarity, dialogue, and deeper humanity in a fractured society.

Patrick fields thought-provoking questions ranging from whether Jesus ever lost his temper to the challenges of having charitable discussions with relatives from other faith backgrounds. In the same breath, he addresses concerns about Mass being held in a home, unpacks why Catholic and Protestant Bibles have different books, and responds candidly to community reactions on the absence of commentary about Charlie Kirk’s assassination at church. Wisdom and practicality shape Patrick’s responses, blending pastoral warmth with historical context and real-world advice.

Patrick challenges listeners with raw questions about faith, public grief, and how Christian teachings intersect with justice and cultural controversies. He fields calls from individuals wrestling with anger, searching for hope, and scrutinizes common misconceptions about Kirk’s beliefs, using direct audio and candid reflection.

Patrick takes raw calls from people wrestling with grief, troubling media images, and the tangled accusations swirling around Kirk’s legacy. Patrick brings clarity and perspective, breaking down the context behind controversial clips, examining claims of racism, and weaving in Catholic responses of prayer and forgiveness. Amid confusion and unrest, Patrick moves the discussion toward truth, growth, and how even tragedy sparks unexpected conversions and moments of faith.

Patrick opens with shock and sorrow at the assassination of Charlie Kirk, questioning the future of public discourse and the fragility of free speech after such violence. Nearly overwhelmed by the mix of mourning and celebration he witnesses, Patrick reflects candidly on personal encounters with anger and the fractured state of the country, setting the tone with tough questions and honest stories from callers grappling with the aftermath. Far from resigned, Patrick exposes the painful reactions online, the challenge of maintaining empathy, and the deep ache for unity in a cultural storm that feels relentless.

Patrick reflects on the assassination of Charlie Kirk with raw honesty, giving a voice to heartbreak and confusion filling the airwaves. He balances faith, grief, and sharp cultural observations as callers recount moments of public violence, shaken, yearning, praying for both unity and a return of human decency. Every call, every pause, and every scriptural reference lands like a stone dropped in water, sending out ripples of both pain and hope.

Patrick brings listeners into the immediate aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, airing Governor Spencer Cox’s emotional press conference on what this tragedy means for the nation and for free speech. Callers and Patrick exchange raw reactions, searching for hope while wrestling with anger, grief, and the overwhelming influence of social media algorithms on public perception. He threads faith with frank conversation, questioning whether unity is possible in a deeply divided country and urging compassion, truth, and the courage to listen.

Patrick stands with a nation stunned by the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a young father and bold voice for open dialogue, killed while addressing students. The episode unfolds with raw reactions from callers, honest prayers, and pointed questions about faith, violence, and what it means to debate without resorting to hate. Every moment aches with the reality of loss as Patrick threads together Kirk’s legacy, the demand for respectful disagreement, and the heartbreak of seeing violence silence conversation.

Patrick confronts the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk and digs into what this act means for free speech, faith, and the raw danger that erupts when political rhetoric breeds violence. He mourns with listeners, voices the grief of a nation, and hammers home that Charlie Kirk’s courage on college campuses, defending life, truth, and family, demands not silence, but a renewed boldness; prayer, candid truth-telling, unwavering hope, even as chaos tries to steal the conversation. Patrick leaves the audience suspended between sorrow and resolve, calling out the deep wound this tragedy leaves while urging faith to keep speaking wh...

Patrick continues his heartbreaking reporting on the assassination of Charlie Kirk as reactions and breaking news pour in. The focus lands on the wounds left behind, Charlie’s family, his growing influence among young conservatives, his bold witness to faith, and his movement toward Catholicism, while calls flood the studio, some raw with grief, others fierce in resolve to stand for truth despite danger. In the swirl of anger, sadness, and prayer, Patrick challenges listeners to hold fast to courage and let light push back the darkness, echoing the urgency and pain of the day.

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.

Patrick fields heartfelt questions from listeners, discussing everything from Catholic wedding validity in the SSPX, non-Catholics receiving Communion, and whether armed security belongs at Mass, to how best to encourage lapsed loved ones nearing the end of life. His responses, practical and rooted in both doctrine and compassion, reveal moments of struggle, raw honesty, and hope, all in the ordinary moments of faith and family. Prayer, grace, and the unexpected ways God works through even the most resistant hearts thread through each conversation.

Patrick talks with callers struggling with the messy reality of faith, from the awkwardness of disagreements before Communion to raw confusion over Vatican decisions and heartbreak in the headlines. He answers questions about praying for loved ones who’ve died, draws parallels between abortion and past injustices like slavery, and challenges listeners to keep their eyes on grace, not scandal. Listeners bring him vulnerability and skepticism and Patrick gives back honesty, blunt advice, and a steady reminder that the church’s core purpose survives storms, both ancient and new.

Originally aired on 06/03/2025

Patrick fields pressing questions from listeners, sharing candid thoughts on funerals, Catholic liturgy, and the discomfort that comes with boundary-crossing moments at Mass. He takes questions about marriage struggles, the reality of affordable housing fears for seniors, and clears up confusion about saints interceding in our lives, using both scripture and Church tradition as his compass. Between updates on a centuries-old monastery’s closure, playful nods to Taco Tuesday, and nuanced guidance on canon law, Patrick blends gravity and warmth, meeting faith and daily life head-on.

Originally aired on 06/03/2025

Patrick opens the hour by responding to a listener’s struggle with isolation while growing closer to Jesus, drawing parallels to St. Paul’s hardships and the promise of deeper spiritual bonds. He fields questions about Christian relics, considers the spiritual growth possible in suffering through flawed government, addresses the frustrations of Social Security, and gently advises callers on topics like wearing the rosary while on duty as a police officer or breaking the habit of speaking harshly to a parent.

Originally aired on 06/03/2025

Patrick opens with playful Taco Tuesday banter before answering listener questions about Catholic wedding protocols, the real story behind Saint Patrick’s sainthood, and the significance of post-Vatican II changes to church architecture and liturgy. He fields tough situations: guiding a godfather on how to lovingly challenge a drifting family member, addressing concerns over boundaries at the parish, and supporting a grandmother grappling with her granddaughter’s leap to Anglicanism. Amid the laughter and heartfelt dilemmas, Patrick shares a convert’s gratitude for the Eucharist, letting honest conversation and practical wisdom steer the day.

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Patrick takes urgent, real-life questions from listeners: a caller wonders about addressing a priest removed from ministry, sparking a direct conversation about laicization and the permanent mark of Holy Orders; another, troubled by her husband's insistence on smartphones for their kids, prompts Patrick to warn against digital dangers and urge persistent, loving resistance. He listens to concerns on marrying across faith lines, addresses the realities when a loved one leaves the Catholic Church, and offers specific resources for those raising kids in the faith. Patrick blends empathy, Church teaching, and tough truths, moving from canonical nuance to everyday family...

Patrick fields real-life questions about faith, relationships, and the tangled intersections between Catholicism and Protestantism, offering a moving story of a once-divided marriage, sharing a book to spark honest conversation, and urging listeners to consider Christ’s challenging call in Luke’s Gospel. He dissects scriptural references to Babylon, addresses listener worries about Michael Knowles and the legacy of Pope Pius XII, and speaks bluntly about Judas, free will, and how God’s knowledge differs radically from human experience. Patrick never shies away from the raw emotions and real dilemmas, choosing direct advice and practical resources over platitudes.

Patrick opens the hour by wrestling with the classic question of free will versus God's foreknowledge, using vivid analogies to draw listeners in as he takes each caller seriously, whether discussing divine providence, Old Testament sacrifices tied to baptism, or the loneliness of grief after a long marriage. Throughout, Patrick blends practical spiritual advice with big-picture theology as he responds to listeners who long for clarity, comfort, or a pathway back to Catholicism. The conversations leap from the philosophy of human choice to reflections on church authority, family, and the longing for fellowship, all with his steady presence guiding...

Patrick explores current controversies in schools, where parents speak out against policies branding girls as mentally ill for wanting privacy from boys in restrooms. He brings listeners firsthand accounts from a mom and a young woman wrestling with gender ideology. He also highlights artificial intelligence's surprising ability to identify consciousness in comatose patients, sparking urgent questions about life, ethics, and hope.

Patrick opens the hour by tackling unsettling headlines from Europe, with France and Germany bracing for potential conflict, and raises the question of what governments might know that ordinary citizens do not. He then turns to listener calls, addressing concerns about priests’ behavior with personal stories and the inspiring example of St. John Vianney, and offering a mix of humor and practical. A call from Jessica brings a moment of raw honesty, as Patrick encourages her to draw from her own suffering to help her children grasp the depth of God’s love.

Patrick tackles grief and faith head-on, answering tough questions about martyrdom, church law, and sacramental practice following the Minnesota church shooting. He fields real-world calls, from Teri’s struggle with Sunday obligations as a caregiver and Teresa’s anxiety over smartphones in the confessional, blending practical Catholic wisdom with sharp awareness of modern technology’s impact. Moments of reassurance and challenge are laced with candid reminders that intention alone cannot replace confession or the sacraments.

Patrick opens with heartbreak, reading the U.S. Bishops’ response to the Minneapolis church shooting, then moves through the raw aftermath: a child’s shaken words, Mayor Frey’s press conference, and the overwhelming sadness gripping the Annunciation community. He questions the meaning behind public phrases like “thoughts and prayers,” tracing their use through pop culture and challenging listeners to go beyond slogans, turning attention to faith, conscience, and how Christians can respond authentically to suffering and violence. Voices from callers add urgency, raising concerns about mental health, media, and the roots of violence that stubbornly persist.

Patrick takes tough questions about capital punishment and Catholic teaching, untangling how doctrine and papal guidance shape conscience in cases like jury service for murder trials. Callers weigh in, some insisting stricter gun laws or outright bans are the way forward, others defending the need for self-defense and recounting moments when armed citizens stopped tragedy. Arguments over mental health, law enforcement, faith, and what really keeps innocent people safe spark a discussion where moral nuance meets raw opinion and lived experience.

Patrick confronts the aftermath of the Minneapolis church shooting, threading callers' raw stories and emails through his search for why violence has surged, all while scrutinizing cultural shifts, violent media, fractured families, and technology’s grip. He refuses to look away from difficult questions about parenting, faith, and the uncomfortable links between media exposure and aggression. Across perspectives spanning heartbreak, frustration, and weary hope, Patrick lets the messiness unfold while weighing the spiritual and practical challenges pressing on America’s conscience.

Patrick handles questions from callers about selling blessed items and explains the Church's stance on simony, warning against treating spiritual goods as commodities. He picks apart misunderstandings about Christ’s divinity, rooting his answers in Scripture and the testimony of the earliest Christians, and engages in a spirited back-and-forth with a Pentecostal caller about the Trinity, grounding his replies both historically and theologically. When a mother wonders what to do about baptism for her child against her husband’s wishes, Patrick lays out the responsibilities and options with practical clarity.

Patrick opens the episode weighing whether non-Catholic students should be altar servers in Catholic schools, laying out Church teaching and exploring its purpose. As listeners call in with their own stories and questions, he gives thoughtful responses, especially on how roles at Mass shape faith and vocations in boys and girls. Mid-discussion, Patrick shifts instantly to urgent updates about a tragic mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis, breaking from ordinary conversation to offer live news and prayer.

Patrick opens with real-time updates on the tragic mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Parish and School in Minneapolis, offering prayers and compassion while processing the horror as fresh details emerge. Amid sorrowful news, Patrick answers heartfelt listener calls about loss, faith, and why God permits such suffering, comforting those in pain while highlighting hope in scripture and the life of the Church. An eleven-year-old altar server’s voice brings a moment of gentle encouragement and innocence against the day’s grief.

It shouldn’t be a controversy to start a pro-life club at a Catholic high school. Patrick sorts through inconsistent policies and the confusion faced by students and parents. He fields a call from a thoughtful seven-year-old, breaks down traditions around Communion, and swaps stories about awkward early jobs and donut debates, letting serious moments mingle with humor and everyday honesty. Throughout the episode, Patrick offers insight, practical steps, and encouragement for families working to keep the Catholic faith alive in a rapidly shifting culture.

Brian calls in from San Francisco, searching for faith after a hard life, and Patrick offers hands-on advice for reconnecting with parish life and finding support. Marriage, divorce, and questions about scripture surface; Patrick calmly explains Catholic teaching and directs callers to authentic resources. Listeners offer prayers and concrete help, while Patrick quietly becomes a steady friend for souls hoping for relief or belonging.

Patrick responds to questions that cut to the heart of Catholic life, moving from a supervisor’s Sunday work dilemma to a mother’s heartbreak over her son abandoning Mass for love. He weaves together listener stories, personal reflections, and Church teaching with both gentle encouragement and striking candor. As he celebrates the arrival of his new grandson and listens to tales of faith, Patrick offers practical advice and genuine warmth, drawing out the truth in every exchange.

Patrick opens the episode on a thankful note, spotlighting listener generosity before moving straight into authentic conversations about battling temptation, the significance of vows, and practical spiritual advice. He fields passionate emails and calls, touching on struggles with sin, the value of daily prayer, defending pro-life stances in Catholic schools, and finding God’s glory in everyday actions, with surprising candor and warmth. Expect encouragement, some humor, and a few pointed challenges for anyone yearning to live their faith more deeply.

Patrick welcomes listeners into a cascade of honest conversations, fielding calls about temptation, virtue, and what it means to honor Catholic values during daily life’s toughest tests. He responds to real stories, from a caller’s brother leaving the faith for marriage, to fiery debates about pro-life representation in Catholic schools and Church leadership’s clarity, offering thoughtful book suggestions, clear Catholic teaching, and encouragement for deeper prayer and action. Angels, their hierarchy, and the invisible spiritual presence around each Mass come alive as Patrick brings theological insight and practical advice, guiding both skeptics and seekers toward deeper unders...