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Special Guest Host Ken Hensley debates whether the inherent value of humans, morality, and free will fit within an atheist worldview. He discusses consciousness, creativity, and whether they truly arise from a random material universe. Ken questions if our experiences of freedom, value, and meaning point to a theistic universe.


David – The odds of life spontaneously coming about are astronomically high
Lee - It's irrational for us to think that the universe is relegated to our five senses.

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley debates whether the inherent value of humans, morality, and free will fit within an atheist worldview. He discusses consciousness, creativity, and whether they truly arise from a random material universe. Ken questions if our experiences of freedom, value, and meaning point to a theistic universe.
 
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<li>David – The odds of life spontaneously coming about are astronomically high</li>
<li>Lee - It's irrational for us to think that the universe is relegated to our five senses.</li>
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The Patrick Madrid Show: August 23, 2024 - Hour 3

So, on The Patrick Madrid Show, Jodi from Las Vegas calls in with a burning question about defending the papacy. She's been chatting with her Protestant friend, and he kept throwing objections about the Catholic Church, especially about the papacy. You know, the classic stuff like, "Peter wasn’t really the rock," "The Catholic Church isn’t the true Church," and so on. Jodi, trying to keep her cool, said something like, "If you’re looking for the real Church that Jesus started, shouldn’t it at least be 2,000 years old?" Nice!



So, Jodi asks Patrick, "Can we trace all the Popes back to St. Peter?" Patrick explains that there’s a well-documented list of popes stretching all the way back to St. Peter. You could literally just hop on Wikipedia (or a more professional resource like the Catholic Encyclopedia) and check it out. 



Patrick then briefly mentions some of the common objections about the papacy that Jodi’s probably facing. Stuff like, "Oh, Peter was just a pebble, not the rock," or "What about those bad popes?" He’s heard it all! Yet, he reassures her that these arguments are easy to refute, especially with facts from Scripture and history. He even wrote a whole book on it called Pope Fiction, which tackles 30 of the most common myths about the papacy. 



Long story short, Patrick’s advice to Jodi? Get the facts straight, whether from his book, online resources, or history, and the arguments will crumble. As Patrick says, if her friend really wants to know the truth, well, there's 2,000 years of Church history waiting for him to explore.

So, on The Patrick Madrid Show, Jodi from Las Vegas calls in with a burning question about defending the papacy. She's been chatting with her Protestant friend, and he kept throwing objections about the Catholic Church, especially about the papacy. You know, the classic stuff like, "Peter wasn’t really the rock," "The Catholic Church isn’t the true Church," and so on. Jodi, trying to keep her cool, said something like, "If you’re looking for the real Church that Jesus started, shouldn’t it at least be 2,000 years old?" Nice!
 
So, Jodi asks Patrick, "Can we trace all the Popes back to St. Peter?" Patrick explains that there’s a well-documented list of popes stretching all the way back to St. Peter. You could literally just hop on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_popes#:~:text=List%20of%20popes.%20This%20chronological%20list">Wikipedia</a> (or a more professional resource like the <a href="https://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/#:~:text=The%20Catholic%20Encyclopedia%20is%20the%20most">Catholic Encyclopedia</a>) and check it out. 
 
Patrick then briefly mentions some of the common objections about the papacy that Jodi’s probably facing. Stuff like, "Oh, Peter was just a pebble, not the rock," or "What about those bad popes?" He’s heard it all! Yet, he reassures her that these arguments are easy to refute, especially with facts from Scripture and history. He even wrote a whole book on it called <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Pope-Fiction-Answers-Misconceptions-Papacy/dp/0964261006#:~:text=Pope%20Fiction%20drives%20straight%20to%20the">Pope Fiction</a>, which tackles 30 of the most common myths about the papacy. 
 
Long story short, Patrick’s advice to Jodi? Get the facts straight, whether from his book, online resources, or history, and the arguments will crumble. As Patrick says, if her friend really wants to know the truth, well, there's 2,000 years of Church history waiting for him to explore.

"How Can I Defend the Papacy?" (Special Podcast Highlight)

Patrick shares emails responding to yesterday’

My daughter has been asked to be in a wedding 

Can we trace the Popes all the way back to Sai

Do you think that it was a mistake to try to w

How can we as Catholics avoid self-righteousne

With his extensive experience, Patrick uncovers the historical and biblical foundations of the papacy, emphasizing the unbroken lineage of popes from St. Peter to the present day. He also introduces his book, "Pope Fiction," which addresses 30 prevalent myths and misconceptions about the papacy in detail. As the conversation unfolds, Patrick sheds light on the significance of the printing press, its impact on Protestant disunity, and the accessibility of the Bible throughout history. It's an enlightening discussion designed to equip listeners with robust, well-rounded answers to common challenges against the Catholic faith.
Patrick shares emails responding to yesterday’s show dedicated to the memory of 9/11 (03:57)
Terry - My daughter has been asked to be in a wedding at an SSPX church. Can she be a witness to that wedding? (11:57)
Jodi – Can we trace the Popes all the way back to Saint Peter and where is that list? (24:40)
Steve - Do you think that it was a mistake to try to win the abortion issue via legislation instead of winning the hearts of America? (38:52)
Marie - How can we as Catholics avoid self-righteousness? (48:00)

With his extensive experience, Patrick uncovers the historical and biblical foundations of the papacy, emphasizing the unbroken lineage of popes from St. Peter to the present day. He also introduces his book, "Pope Fiction," which addresses 30 prevalent myths and misconceptions about the papacy in detail. As the conversation unfolds, Patrick sheds light on the significance of the printing press, its impact on Protestant disunity, and the accessibility of the Bible throughout history. It's an enlightening discussion designed to equip listeners with robust, well-rounded answers to common challenges against the Catholic faith.
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<li>Patrick shares emails responding to yesterday’s show dedicated to the memory of 9/11 (03:57)</li>
<li>Terry - My daughter has been asked to be in a wedding at an SSPX church. Can she be a witness to that wedding? (11:57)</li>
<li>Jodi – Can we trace the Popes all the way back to Saint Peter and where is that list? (24:40)</li>
<li>Steve - Do you think that it was a mistake to try to win the abortion issue via legislation instead of winning the hearts of America? (38:52)</li>
<li>Marie - How can we as Catholics avoid self-righteousness? (48:00)</li>
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The Patrick Madrid Show: September 12, 2024 - Hour 1

How can we protect our kids? 

Audio: Springfield, Ohio woman says homeless H

Audio: Heartbreaking testimony from a Springfi

Catholic Charities contibutes to the migration

We hear from Cynthia who shares her family's distressing experience with a serious threat to her grandchildren’s Catholic school in Texas. Patrick Madrid offers compassionate advice, discussing the unsettling state of school safety and suggesting viable solutions such as increasing law enforcement presence and considering homeschooling. 
Cynthia - My son has 4 children and the 2 oldest go to Catholic school. Right before labor day, a former student posted something on Facebook about killing all of the students at the school. He is now out on bail and the school is closed. How can we protect our kids? (03:12)
Audio: Springfield, Ohio woman says homeless Haitians are trying to camp out on her front yard, says she “wants out of this town. I have men that cannot speak English in my front yard, screaming at me, throwing mattresses in my front yard.” (15:23)
Audio: Heartbreaking testimony from a Springfield, Ohio resident reflects on how the city she knew as a little girl has changed, now feeling overrun by Haitian immigrants who, she says, show little respect for American customs or culture (17:33)
Christine - Catholic Charities contibutes to the migration surge. Minnesota had issues with Samoans who moved to the area. They are trying to make us assimilate to their culture. (41:42)

We hear from Cynthia who shares her family's distressing experience with a serious threat to her grandchildren’s Catholic school in Texas. Patrick Madrid offers compassionate advice, discussing the unsettling state of school safety and suggesting viable solutions such as increasing law enforcement presence and considering homeschooling. 
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<li>Cynthia - My son has 4 children and the 2 oldest go to Catholic school. Right before labor day, a former student posted something on Facebook about killing all of the students at the school. He is now out on bail and the school is closed. How can we protect our kids? (03:12)</li>
<li>Audio: Springfield, Ohio woman says homeless Haitians are trying to camp out on her front yard, says she “wants out of this town. I have men that cannot speak English in my front yard, screaming at me, throwing mattresses in my front yard.” (15:23)</li>
<li>Audio: Heartbreaking testimony from a Springfield, Ohio resident reflects on how the city she knew as a little girl has changed, now feeling overrun by Haitian immigrants who, she says, show little respect for American customs or culture (17:33)</li>
<li>Christine - Catholic Charities contibutes to the migration surge. Minnesota had issues with Samoans who moved to the area. They are trying to make us assimilate to their culture. (41:42)</li>
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The Patrick Madrid Show: August 23, 2024 - Hour 3

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