Patrick Madrid gets into a question from Emily in Maine, who’s wondering if she has to pack her bags for Rome to receive a plenary indulgence during the Jubilee Year. Patrick explains that while Rome’s Holy Doors are a major focus during the Jubilee Year, you don’t actually need to fly to the Eternal City […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Samantha from Ohio shared her struggle with a deeply personal family issue: her brother, who now claims to be a “trans woman,” and the challenge of lovingly but firmly setting boundaries for the sake of her young daughters’ innocence. Patrick’s advice? Classic Madrid: truthful, compassionate, and anchored in Catholic teaching. Here’s the recap👇: The Situation: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Alright, friends, here’s the gist of Patrick Madrid’s conversation with Ken from Wisconsin about Confirmation sponsors: do they really need to be in good standing with the Church? What’s the Job of a Sponsor Anyway? Patrick says to think of a Confirmation sponsor (or a godparent) as a spiritual guide. They’re supposed to help the […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick Madrid explains the idea of infinite regression: basically, the concept of an endless chain of causes, and how it points to the existence of God. 🚂The Train Analogy: Imagine you’re sitting at a train crossing, waiting for the world’s longest train to pass. Car after car zooms by. Each train car is being pulled […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Do you get bored or distracted while praying the Rosary? Do friends try to convince you that you’re praying meaningless prayers? In this podcast episode, Patrick Madrid explained how the Rosary is basically a Bible study on beads. 🎯 📿 The Rosary = A Deep Dive into the Life of Jesus The Rosary is not […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

On this episode of The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick took a powerful call from Frank in Pasadena. Frank, the Grand Knight of his local Knights of Columbus council, called in to share how the wildfires tearing through Southern California have left his community in shambles. 😢 📞 Frank’s Story: Raw and Real: At least six […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick Madrid just hit on something that’s been affecting a lot of us parents. He’s talking about how so many young people these days are, well, stuck. You know the ones: adults in age but still clinging to mom and dad like it’s a Netflix subscription. 😅 Here’s the scoop:   The Big Stat That’ll […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick and Cyrus jump into the big debate: is it too early for Catholics to start saying “Merry Christmas”? Spoiler alert: Patrick gives us the green light. 🎉🙌 Here’s the gist: 🕯️ Advent vs. Christmas Season: Yes, we’re still in Advent, and technically, the Christmas season starts on December 25. But in the culture we […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

You need to hear Patrick Madrid retell one of the most epic miracles ever: Our Lady of Guadalupe. Get comfy, because this story’s got it all: humility, divine intervention, and a tilma (basically a rustic poncho) that baffles scientists to this day. 🧐 Scene One: Humble Beginnings It all starts in 1531, Mexico. Cue Juan […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

On The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick had an incredible convo with Kiva, a 17-year-old from Phoenix who’s living her best, phone-free life. Yep, you read that right: no smartphone ever. This girl is countercultural, joyful, and super proud of it. 🥳 What’s Her Story? 🤔 Kiva comes from a family that’s all about living the […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

“How can multiple priests around the world consecrate the host at the same time?” Ryden from Wisconsin brought the question, and Patrick didn’t disappoint. Jesus Isn’t Limited by Time or Space 🚫🕰️: Patrick explains that Jesus, being God, isn’t like us. He’s not hopping between altars like some divine commuter. He’s fully present at every […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patrick Madrid looks at the Book of Genesis with caller May, exploring the real meaning behind God’s warning to Adam and Eve: “Eat from this tree, and you will die.” Spoiler alert: there’s more going on here than just a physical death! 💀 1️⃣ What Kind of Death Are We Talking About? Patrick explains that […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more