The Patrick Madrid Show

Why are archangels called saints? And why did Jesus curse a fig tree?

Why are archangels called saints? And why did Jesus curse a fig tree?

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On The Patrick Madrid Show, Patrick hosted a special children’s segment in which he spent three hours answering the most poignant questions from the youngest Relevant Radio listeners. Even children’s questions can express wisdom beyond their years. 11-year-old Emma called in to ask the question, “Why is St. Michael a saint if he’s an angel?” […]
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The Patrick Madrid Show: August 12, 2026 – Hour 2

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Patrick explores questions about authority, suffering, and family tensions through personal stories and faith challenges, offering Catholic perspectives on naming guardian angels, choosing life in difficult pregnancies, and the risks of spiritual warfare without proper authority. He listens to intense calls about refusing to attend a same-sex wedding, dealing with estranged parents, and encouraging loved […]
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The Patrick Madrid Show: August 11, 2026 – Hour 2

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Patrick explores topics from male athletes declaring themselves WNBA prospects and the logic of self-identification in sports, to the boundaries of parish involvement in potentially scandalous situations. He engages with questions about Communion practices, liturgical changes since Vatican II, capital punishment through scriptural lenses, and the historic dispute over the Filioque in the Creed. With […]
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The Patrick Madrid Show: August 11, 2026 – Hour 1

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Patrick welcomes callers eager for advice on keeping Catholic faith alive in their families, sharing practical wisdom on parenting, prayer, and bringing Catholic identity into daily life, especially for those feeling isolated in a secular culture. During the episode, Patrick addresses hard questions about abortion, capital punishment, and helping loved ones who’ve become disillusioned with […]
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The Patrick Madrid Show: August 10, 2026 – Hour 1

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Patrick steers the conversation toward faith and family, weighing how Catholic teaching shapes the heart, while unexpected memories of ’70s rock bands surface alongside stories of conversion and ancient cathedrals humming with tourists. He addresses questions of burial practices, disability access at Mass, and whether evangelizing actually puts more souls at risk, throwing these thoughts […]
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The Patrick Madrid Show: August 10, 2026 – Hour 2

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Patrick opens with hard-hitting questions on salvation and evangelization, confronting listeners with challenging truths from Scripture about who really enters heaven. He weaves a vivid analogy likening salvation to hitting a dartboard’s center, pressing the urgency of embracing the Catholic faith fully and honestly wrestling with its demands. Addressing topics from holy death and prayers […]
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