Patrick opens the hour sorting through the difference between Eastern Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches (01:16), then fields bold questions about faith, relationships, and real-world messiness, such as the impact of living together outside marriage on salvation (05:31). He weaves listener stories of struggle and hope with advice about ordering life around God (16:08), discusses […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick explores personal transformation and faith through stories of unexpected conversion and mutual mentoring, where guidance flows both ways, not just from mentor to mentee. The episode lingers on heartfelt questions of vocation, wrestling with desire for marriage alongside the calling to broader service, while also weaving in moral choices, the value of mercy, and […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick takes intensely personal calls about Catholic marriage and impotence, blending frank teaching with practical steps for those facing canonical obstacles. He offers parents heartfelt strategies for engaging adult children who stray morally or spiritually, nudging toward reflective conversation rather than confrontation, while challenging both superstitions about cursed religious objects and casual justifications for grave […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick takes listeners through unpredictable challenges, poking at how faith shapes worry and how prayers resolve in offbeat ways. He runs into commentary on controversial movies, Catholic sacramental records, and heated calls about public values, all while tossing in humor and the frustration of family debates. Questions spark about marriage, etiquette in theaters, and speaking […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick explores questions on the validity of confession for non-Catholics, considers the heartbreak of family divides caused by differences in faith, and gives straightforward answers about cremation’s place in Catholic teaching. He consults Church guidelines on fasting before Communion, fields concerns about evangelizing among Muslims, and addresses how to maintain compassion while responding honestly to […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick explores everything from the legacy of Pope Pius XII (including his actions toward Jews in World War II) to nuanced questions about priestly vocations, altar servers, and the details of Catholic liturgy. He answers questions about daily Mass devotions, kneeling protocols, what qualifies someone for sainthood, and what families can do when parents hesitate […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick brings together stories of faith, purpose, and the journey of retirement, all layered with listeners’ honest struggles and deep yearning for spiritual connection. He confronts the pain of exclusion after trauma in the Church, offering listeners real direction and compassion from a place that aches for healing. Questions about living the faith, volunteering, voicing […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick explores Eucharistic ministry procedures, relics, and the reality of suffering after loss while encouraging listeners to seek consolation in faith and small acts of kindness. Listeners hear about the value and challenges of aging, reflections on retirement, practical grief resources, and faith questions on biblical events and Catholic practices, all flowing through real calls […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick answers listener questions about conscience at Mass, spiritual risks in entertainment, and the real meaning of retirement for Catholics, sparking reflections on guilt, purpose, and virtue later in life. Old routines, difficult conversations, and the quiet moments between faith and uncertainty pulse throughout. Les (email) – Should I continue doing something if my conscience […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

In Hour 3 of The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick continues the conversation with Joseph about specific points from the Synod on Synodality, Laura calls about The Sacred Heart Of Jesus movie released recently, is the phrase, “God helps those who help themselves” accurate? Patrick addresses theses concerns and more on today’s show. Patrick continues the […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

On today’s Hour 1 of the Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick provides insights to engaging questions from listeners. Anita emails in and wants to know if there is a starter kit for praying novenas, Gabe asks if movies can have curses or demons attached to them, and Patrick assures listeners that one doesn’t actually have to […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more