Kelly’s daughter is worried about the different levels in Heaven. Patrick paints a picture anticipating the joys of Heaven that await those who love God.

Kelly’s daughter is worried about the different levels in Heaven. Patrick paints a picture anticipating the joys of Heaven that await those who love God.

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Are There Different Levels In Heaven?

Mother smashed the window of a school bus and 

Samuel - I am a school bus driver in Californi

Break

Martin- I'm a school bus driver. 

Matt - I have a friend who is waiting on two a

Richard (email) - Does the New Testament for

Rebecca - If there is any historical evidence 

Patrick opens with a chaotic scene: parents outside a California school bus, one shattering a window in desperation after the children wait inside for an hour, the driver following strict protocol while emotions ignite on both sides. He moves between parent outrage, drivers’ candid explanations, and stories from listeners, drawing out the tension of trust, safety, and responsibility in everyday life. Voices clash and intertwine as Patrick explores the blurred boundary where authority, fear, and instinct collide.

 
Mother smashed the window of a school bus and crawled through the window after the driver wouldn't let the kids out in California. - https://x.com/ExxAlerts/status/2092656313641955786 (01:01)
Samuel - I am a school bus driver in California. When we first pick up kids at the school the bus driver is absolutely responsible for the kid. When kid jumped out the window, we have to notify dispatch. (11:39)
Martin – I’m a school bus driver. School bus is treated the same as the school as far as property. No one is going to break a window of a school. (21:14)
Patrick shares some of the many emails that have come in with comments about the bus driver and the mom who broke the window to get into the bus
Matt - I have a friend who is waiting on two annulments. The Church is withholding Baptism until the annulments are approved. (39:07)
Richard (email) – Does the New Testament forbid the eating blood food products? (41:50)
Rebecca - If there is any historical evidence from when Pope Peter's authority went to the second pope? (45:51)

Patrick opens with a chaotic scene: parents outside a California school bus, one shattering a window in desperation after the children wait inside for an hour, the driver following strict protocol while emotions ignite on both sides. He moves between parent outrage, drivers&rsquo; candid explanations, and stories from listeners, drawing out the tension of trust, safety, and responsibility in everyday life. Voices clash and intertwine as Patrick explores the blurred boundary where authority, fear, and instinct collide.
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<li>Mother smashed the window of a school bus and crawled through the window after the driver wouldn't let the kids out in California. - <a href="https://x.com/ExxAlerts/status/2092656313641955786">https://x.com/ExxAlerts/status/2092656313641955786</a> (01:01)</li>
<li>Samuel - I am a school bus driver in California. When we first pick up kids at the school the bus driver is absolutely responsible for the kid. When kid jumped out the window, we have to notify dispatch. (11:39)</li>
<li>Martin &ndash; I&rsquo;m a school bus driver. School bus is treated the same as the school as far as property. No one is going to break a window of a school. (21:14)</li>
<li>Patrick shares some of the many emails that have come in with comments about the bus driver and the mom who broke the window to get into the bus</li>
<li>Matt - I have a friend who is waiting on two annulments. The Church is withholding Baptism until the annulments are approved. (39:07)</li>
<li>Richard (email) &ndash; Does the New Testament forbid the eating blood food products? (41:50)</li>
<li>Rebecca - If there is any historical evidence from when Pope Peter's authority went to the second pope? (45:51)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 27, 2026 - Hour 1

Paul (email) - Can you clarify how your conver

Alex (email) - Why is the Catholic Church head

Travis - There are different feasts for differ

Matt - What does it mean to be detached from a

Mark - Is there a point in which the pursuit o

Maria - Who created indulgences? Are they in t

Maria - Is there any way I can get a physical 

Val - What re Preternatural gifts?

Patrick answers questions that spiral from halal dietary practices and biblical references to the surprising origins of indulgences and the nuances of detachment from sin. Alongside spirited exchanges about feast days, the roots of the Church in Rome, and the difference between supernatural and preternatural, personal and touching stories surface. Faith’s everyday grit meets thoughtful explanations as Patrick connects with listeners in ways both thoughtful and unexpected.

 
Paul (email) - Can you clarify how your conversation regarding animals Peter says are OK to eat, and how Halal meat might differ in the way the animal is killed. Isn't Halal killing a sacrifice? (00:30)
Alex (email) - Why is the Catholic Church headquartered in Rome, even though Jesus lived and died in the Middle East? (07:31)
Patrick in Central California (email) - How can 1 John 1:5 say God is light with no darkness in Him when Exodus 20:21 and 1 Kings 8:12 describe Him dwelling in thick darkness?
Travis - There are different feasts for different saints. How should we celebrate a saint's feast day? (18:02)
Matt - What does it mean to be detached from all sin? (24:13)
Mark - Is there a point in which the pursuit of indulgences could become sinful? (30:46)
Maria - Who created indulgences? Are they in the Bible? (36:52)
Maria - Is there any way I can get a physical copy of the 'Keep Going' album? I want to get a copy for my husband. (39:51)
Val - What re Preternatural gifts? Can you explain what this term means vs supernatural? (46:37)

Patrick answers questions that spiral from halal dietary practices and biblical references to the surprising origins of indulgences and the nuances of detachment from sin. Alongside spirited exchanges about feast days, the roots of the Church in Rome, and the difference between supernatural and preternatural, personal and touching stories surface. Faith&rsquo;s everyday grit meets thoughtful explanations as Patrick connects with listeners in ways both thoughtful and unexpected.
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<ul>
<li>Paul (email) - Can you clarify how your conversation regarding animals Peter says are OK to eat, and how Halal meat might differ in the way the animal is killed. Isn't Halal killing a sacrifice? (00:30)</li>
<li>Alex (email) - Why is the Catholic Church headquartered in Rome, even though Jesus lived and died in the Middle East? (07:31)</li>
<li>Patrick in Central California (email) - How can 1 John 1:5 say God is light with no darkness in Him when Exodus 20:21 and 1 Kings 8:12 describe Him dwelling in thick darkness?</li>
<li>Travis - There are different feasts for different saints. How should we celebrate a saint's feast day? (18:02)</li>
<li>Matt - What does it mean to be detached from all sin? (24:13)</li>
<li>Mark - Is there a point in which the pursuit of indulgences could become sinful? (30:46)</li>
<li>Maria - Who created indulgences? Are they in the Bible? (36:52)</li>
<li>Maria - Is there any way I can get a physical copy of the 'Keep Going' album? I want to get a copy for my husband. (39:51)</li>
<li>Val - What re Preternatural gifts? Can you explain what this term means vs supernatural? (46:37)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: August 27, 2026 - Hour 2

Joshua - If someone isn't Catholic, how do the

James - What do you mean by Penance in regard 

Brandon - Watched an Al Green documentary a

Theresa - Someone who called yesterday mention

Doug - What about the Gov. of Massachusetts si

Maria - My son's girlfriend did NOT ABORT

Lucy (email) - Do you think it is reasonable f

Patrick explores Catholic doctrine’s nuances, from purgatory, prayers for the dead, and the Church’s teaching on sin and penance, while answering real questions from listeners about family, faith, and moral dilemmas. Catholic identity, civic responsibility, and responses to pro-abortion policies intersect with personal stories of loss, hope, and conversion. He weaves in music talk, estate planning, and glimpses of daily spiritual life, moving quickly from scripture to analogies that make doctrine feel immediate and alive.

 
Joshua - If someone isn't Catholic, how do they make it through Purgatory? (00:36)
James - What do you mean by Penance in regard to an indulgence? (07:36)
Brandon – What’s an Al Green documentary and noticed that the Catholic service is quieter and more reverent than the Evangelical service. What is your take? (11:02)
Theresa - Someone who called yesterday mentioned they were a Pope Pius Catholic. We must be obedient. (16:45)
Doug - What about the Gov. of Massachusetts signing a bill that would allow abortion up to birth into law? How does this square with obedience to the Church? (21:53)
Maria - My son's girlfriend did NOT ABORT! Thank you for your advice for them to move forward with their new baby. The baby lived for 15 min, was baptized, and then he passed. (28:18)
Patrick shares emails from James and Doug
Lucy (email) - Do you think it is reasonable for a husband and wife to take a pilgrimage to Italy without their children, and if so, what arrangements would you recommend to make sure the children are well cared for and that we can travel with peace of mind? (40:11)

Patrick explores Catholic doctrine&rsquo;s nuances, from purgatory, prayers for the dead, and the Church&rsquo;s teaching on sin and penance, while answering real questions from listeners about family, faith, and moral dilemmas. Catholic identity, civic responsibility, and responses to pro-abortion policies intersect with personal stories of loss, hope, and conversion. He weaves in music talk, estate planning, and glimpses of daily spiritual life, moving quickly from scripture to analogies that make doctrine feel immediate and alive.
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<ul>
<li>Joshua - If someone isn't Catholic, how do they make it through Purgatory? (00:36)</li>
<li>James - What do you mean by Penance in regard to an indulgence? (07:36)</li>
<li>Brandon &ndash; What&rsquo;s an Al Green documentary and noticed that the Catholic service is quieter and more reverent than the Evangelical service. What is your take? (11:02)</li>
<li>Theresa - Someone who called yesterday mentioned they were a Pope Pius Catholic. We must be obedient. (16:45)</li>
<li>Doug - What about the Gov. of Massachusetts signing a bill that would allow abortion up to birth into law? How does this square with obedience to the Church? (21:53)</li>
<li>Maria - My son's girlfriend did NOT ABORT! Thank you for your advice for them to move forward with their new baby. The baby lived for 15 min, was baptized, and then he passed. (28:18)</li>
<li>Patrick shares emails from James and Doug</li>
<li>Lucy (email) - Do you think it is reasonable for a husband and wife to take a pilgrimage to Italy without their children, and if so, what arrangements would you recommend to make sure the children are well cared for and that we can travel with peace of mind? (40:11)</li>
</ul>

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