The Patrick Madrid Show: January 20, 2026 – Hour 1

Patrick answers questions about shifting spiritual loyalties, misunderstandings about Catholic history, and the raw ache of grief after losing a spouse.

  • Santos – Is it okay for Catholic’s to go to other churches (01:26)
  • Donna – My daughter believes that Spanish settlers came and forced Indians to be Catholic and to work in the missions. (24:34)
  • Patrick recommends a few books that focus on the early Spanish settlers, many specially about Father Junípero Serra and the work he did converting the natives of America’s Pacific coast. (36:03)
  • Ronnie – I used to dread going to confession, but discipline leads to the sacraments (41:56)
  • Jenny – I suffer from a lot of anxiety and fear and always feel guilty. I don’t have peace. How can I find peace? (48:34)
Patrick Madrid is an acclaimed public speaker and has authored or edited 26 books, which have sold over a million copies worldwide, including foreign-language editions. He hosts The Patrick Madrid Show daily on Relevant Radio.