Patrick brings listeners through fresh archaeological findings—could a 3,800-year-old inscription mention Moses, and what do modern discoveries say about Pontius Pilate? He tackles the perils of early smartphone access for kids, shares raw stories of faith and community resilience from callers, and offers thoughtful guidance on real-life ethical puzzles, all while weaving in personal memories, […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/e44fc36e-ddfc-4b18-adb6-b32a010e6b0a/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Patrick fields honest questions from callers about sin, suffering, and spiritual growth, and responds with scripture, stories of saints, and practical encouragement for families struggling to keep faith alive amid work and changing traditions. He slips in candid thoughts on the Traditional Latin Mass, suggests resources for Protestants considering Catholicism, and offers simple acts of […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/ae62bbaa-eea4-4e4d-8039-b32a010e6f66/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

It All Started at a Tea Party… Rosalie from Chula Vista calls in after attending a “Deanery Tea Party” (which, btw, sounds like something Jane Austen would’ve loved) where a little girl asked a whopper of a question: “Is everyone going to die?” Rosalie’s friend was troubled that the adult nearby didn’t offerany spiritual explanation… […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/b913ebfe-d482-48c8-80bb-b329015a9380/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

This episode of The Patrick Madrid Show is tender, raw, and packed with grace. It all starts with an email from Aaron, a Catholic school teacher who teaches grades 2–8. His school just suffered a devastating tragedy: a young boy — just about to enter sixth grade — was killed in an accident. Aaron, heartbroken, […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/a3839089-3ff1-4524-b6f5-b32901586090/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Patrick fields heartfelt questions from callers wrestling with faith and real-life dilemmas, offering practical Catholic wisdom for tangled family issues, temptations, and honest living. Unfiltered stories pour in—uncertainty about sending a child to Catholic school, the weight of confessing real sins, confusion about purgatory in scripture—sparking advice that’s candid and immediate. Every answer, shaped by […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/8d980f69-359a-4af9-8d82-b32901107cc8/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Whew! This episode of The Patrick Madrid Show is thought-provoking, a little scary, and very relevant for every Catholic parent, teacher, and really anyone who knows a teenager. Patrick and Producer Cyrus tackle a recent report showing that a third (yes, 1 in 3!) of American teens aged 13–17 say they prefer chatting with AI […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/762bef49-1387-49f0-9b58-b32900f09db9/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Patrick reads a heartbreaking email from Aaron, a Catholic school teacher shattered by loss, and shares how to talk honestly with children about death, original sin, and God’s love without shrinking from their pain. He encourages Vivian as she wrestles with unending prayers for her son, blending stories of faith, persistence, and humility in the […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/f4bbcb62-0bb7-4b77-99fc-b32901108166/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Patrick opens the hour turning his attention to a recent Stanford study suggesting COVID-19 vaccine benefits might have been overstated, sparking a raw and honest exchange about public trust, mandates, and the fallout on those who refused the shot. As calls come in, Patrick listens to a moving story from a lifelong Mormon feeling pulled […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/fd46e078-a45b-4b8e-bb1d-b32901107f02/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Patrick opens the phones to callers wrestling with Catholic parenting, tech boundaries, and choosing family-friendly shows like “The Waltons,” reflecting on the hard lessons and simple wisdom he’s gained. Listeners press him on tough issues such as guiding resistant teens in matters of faith, shifting family dynamics after conversion, and responding to Church disputes over […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/4ec3b61a-e137-40cd-874f-b3280117c792/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Patrick fields heartfelt and challenging questions from listeners, offering practical insight on topics like guardian angels, Catholic parish life, and faith-filled responses to healing ministries outside the Church. He shares personal anecdotes, guides listeners through nuanced teachings on prayer, Mass intentions, and the ethics of birth control, all while weaving in stories of hidden holiness […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/571de774-53b1-413e-a4b0-b3280117bdcd/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Patrick opens the hour reflecting on late-night television’s shift from the genial wit of Johnny Carson to what he sees as the harsh, politicized comedy behind Stephen Colbert’s cancellation. He shares how digital life devours nearly half the waking day for most Americans and shares research revealing one-third of teens now turn to AI chatbots […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/365d0758-cf2a-48cf-9342-b3280117ca13/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Patrick discusses how Christians should approach the trans issue, a non-Catholic being a principal at a Catholic school and did God destroy Sodom and Gomora because of a lack of hospitality or was it something else? Email – How is a Christian to approach the trans issue? Maria – What do you think about non-Catholics […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/4b3f226d-6cfa-401e-96be-ae060138888a/d05f107a-7b89-4556-a570-b3250137094c/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more