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Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer
Jamie – What is dispensationalism and do Catholics believe in it?
When can a priest deny absolution?
Joseph - How can someone be Catholic if the Church teaches people with unconfessed sins will go to hell?
Jeff - My 14-year-old son is starting to rebel against us. How do we address this?
Joe - How do I invite some people to come to Mass and navigate them receiving communion?
Dave - I met you Father at an event for Parish ambassadors in Sacramento. My brother and I considered becoming members of the Benedictine oblate

Special Guest Host Fr. Matthew Spencer
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<li>Jamie – What is dispensationalism and do Catholics believe in it?</li>
<li>When can a priest deny absolution?</li>
<li>Joseph - How can someone be Catholic if the Church teaches people with unconfessed sins will go to hell?</li>
<li>Jeff - My 14-year-old son is starting to rebel against us. How do we address this?</li>
<li>Joe - How do I invite some people to come to Mass and navigate them receiving communion?</li>
<li>Dave - I met you Father at an event for Parish ambassadors in Sacramento. My brother and I considered becoming members of the Benedictine oblate</li>
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The Patrick Madrid Show: January 17, 2023 - Hour 1

Jurek (email) - I listen to you program and 

Email - Make America White Again

Break 1

Evan - In what way was Mary free?

Preston (email) - Is it sinful to use action

Break 2

Daniel (email) - I understand that Mary still 

Email - Why do some churches allow couples w

Cordelia (email) - What happens if A.I. beco

Patrick blends faith with everyday life as he addresses listener questions about free will, godparent requirements, the meaning and impact of political symbols, and cultural diversity in America. He responds directly, weaving in personal stories about his Mexican heritage and insights on topical issues like immigration, the MAGA hat debate, and AI consciousness as Catholic teaching meets current events, humor, and honest perspective in a conversation that never stays in one lane.

 
Jurek (email) – I listen to you program and the point you making is not to bring politics into religion, but yet that's what you are doing, quoting politicians, presidents etc. (00:48)
Email – Make America White Again (07:31)
Even (email) – In what way was Mary free? (22:06)
Preston (email) – Is it sinful to use action figures to make a Nativity Scene? (30:53)
Daniel (email) - I understand that Mary still retained free will, that she could have sinned and made wrong choices, but didn't. Would it be wrong of me to think that the super abundance of graces poured out upon her essentially prevented her from sinning, from resisting God's will for her? (37:37)
Email – Why do some churches allow couples who are living together out of wedlock to be godparents? (41:59)
Cordilla (email) – What happens if A.I. becomes self-aware (48:54)

Patrick blends faith with everyday life as he addresses listener questions about free will, godparent requirements, the meaning and impact of political symbols, and cultural diversity in America. He responds directly, weaving in personal stories about his Mexican heritage and insights on topical issues like immigration, the MAGA hat debate, and AI consciousness as Catholic teaching meets current events, humor, and honest perspective in a conversation that never stays in one lane.
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<li>Jurek (email) &ndash; I listen to you program and the point you making is not to bring politics into religion, but yet that's what you are doing, quoting politicians,&nbsp;presidents etc. (00:48)</li>
<li>Email &ndash; Make America White Again (07:31)</li>
<li>Even (email) &ndash; In what way was Mary free? (22:06)</li>
<li>Preston (email) &ndash; Is it sinful to use action figures to make a Nativity Scene? (30:53)</li>
<li>Daniel (email) - I understand that Mary still retained free will, that she could have sinned and made wrong choices, but didn't. Would it be wrong of me to think that the super abundance of graces poured out upon her essentially prevented her from sinning, from resisting God's will for her? (37:37)</li>
<li>Email &ndash; Why do some churches allow couples who are living together out of wedlock to be godparents? (41:59)</li>
<li>Cordilla (email) &ndash; What happens if A.I. becomes self-aware (48:54)</li>
</ul>

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

Audio: Archbishop Hebda on prayer

Sharon (email) - Did the sexual revolution l

Nicholas - What do you think about 'The Chosen

Rosemary - Is it possible that all music is 

Audio: Archbishop Hebda - Cutting down the r

David - I have children out of wedlock, not ma

Audio: Archbishop Hebda on the importance of i

Richard - I listened to the Archbishop Hebda i

Patrick opens conversation with a medley of prayerful reflections and honest questions, touching on faith’s power in times of tragedy and the ripple effects of cultural change. Calls spark lively discussion about spiritual growth, personal choices, and immigration reform, while Patrick offers encouragement and uncensored perspective.

 
Audio: Archbishop Hebda on prayer (00:18)
Sharon (email) – Did the sexual revolution lead to the violence and sexual nature of video games? (02:18)
Nicholas - What do you think about 'The Chosen'? (05:26)
Rosemary – Is it possible that all music is from the devil? (13:54)
Audio: Archbishop Hebda – Cutting down the rhetoric (21:48)
David - I have children out of wedlock, not married, cohabitated for 8+ years and now separated. Am I free to remarry? (24:38)
Tammy (email) – I am realizing now that 27 years ago when two of my children were baptized, their godparents were not practicing Catholics at all, and the priest did not bring it up. Is there something I need to do?
Audio: Archbishop Hebda on the importance of immigration reform (38:54)
Richard - I listened to the Archbishop Hebda interview this morning on immigration. Nobody seems to care about people coming to this country legally. (41:19)

Patrick opens conversation with a medley of prayerful reflections and honest questions, touching on faith&rsquo;s power in times of tragedy and the ripple effects of cultural change. Calls spark lively discussion about spiritual growth, personal choices, and immigration reform, while Patrick offers encouragement and uncensored perspective.
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<ul>
<li>Audio: Archbishop Hebda on prayer (00:18)</li>
<li>Sharon (email) &ndash; Did the sexual revolution lead to the violence and sexual nature of video games? (02:18)</li>
<li>Nicholas - What do you think about 'The Chosen'? (05:26)</li>
<li>Rosemary &ndash; Is it possible that all music is from the devil? (13:54)</li>
<li>Audio: Archbishop Hebda &ndash; Cutting down the rhetoric (21:48)</li>
<li>David - I have children out of wedlock, not married, cohabitated for 8+ years and now separated. Am I free to remarry? (24:38)</li>
<li>Tammy (email) &ndash; I am realizing now that 27 years ago when two of my children were baptized, their godparents were not practicing Catholics at all, and the priest did not bring it up. Is there something I need to do?</li>
<li>Audio: Archbishop Hebda on the importance of immigration reform (38:54)</li>
<li>Richard - I listened to the Archbishop Hebda interview this morning on immigration. Nobody seems to care about people coming to this country legally. (41:19)</li>
</ul>

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

Lyn (email) - In David's children's mind, it

Daniel - Do you have a 'grito'? That is the so

Michelle - I think legal is legal is legal. We

Audio: Josh Seiter - Woke white liberal asked 

Audio: Josh Seiter - Trans indigenous people f

Break

Steve (email) - I really enjoyed hearing diffe

Jim - I heard the Archbishop's speech and I un

Maria - Is it ok to use crystal candles in my 

Caden (email) - Can I assign a new godparent t

Chandler - I come from a big LDS (Mormon) fami

David - How long did Job's trial last in the B

Carmel - I am an immigrant and I had to be vet

Patrick welcomes listeners with fresh thoughts on family struggles, sharing both supportive insights and caution when couples split and children are involved. He celebrates Taco Tuesday through a playful exchange on mariachi traditions, brings sharp humor to the immigration debate with satirical moments, and fields candid questions about Catholic teaching, mixed marriages, and faith journeys.

 
Lyn (email) - In David’s children's mind, it is a "divorce". Same consequences and sadness for children especially if the father remarries.  He should try and reconcile w the mother for the children's sake. (00:44)
Daniel - Do you have a 'grito'? That is the sound Mariachi's make. (03:01)
Michelle - I think legal is legal is legal. We are a nation of laws. I think that is the bottom line. (05:41)
Audio: Josh Seiter - Woke white liberal asked to vacate home for transnative man of color (13:31)
Audio: Josh Seiter - Trans indigenous people for ICE (15:48)
Steve (email) - I really enjoyed hearing different perspectives on the current situation surrounding illegal immigration and deportations. (19:59)
Cathy (email) - Regarding the immigration debate and current political discussion, it seems that the term "racist" is used too loosely. Asking questions or posing an alternative opinion often comes with accusation of racism which is not necessarily true.
Jim - I heard the Archbishop's speech and I understand what he is saying. I don't hold the same view. A family pitching a tent in our yard is the same as someone coming into our country without asking permission. (26:44)
Maria - Is it ok to use crystal candles in my house? (31:58)
Caden (email) - Can I assign a new godparent to my 5-year-old whose godparent wasn't actually eligible at the time of her baptism? (37:56)
Chandler - I come from a big LDS (Mormon) family, and they are asking me about my faith. How do I approach the conversation when my family gets confrontational? (40:24)
David - How long did Job's trial last in the Bible? (48:39)
Carmel - I am an immigrant and I had to be vetted and was investigated in Ireland before coming here. I think this process should still be enacted. (49:42)

Patrick welcomes listeners with fresh thoughts on family struggles, sharing both supportive insights and caution when couples split and children are involved. He celebrates Taco Tuesday through a playful exchange on mariachi traditions, brings sharp humor to the immigration debate with satirical moments, and fields candid questions about Catholic teaching, mixed marriages, and faith journeys.
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<ul>
<li>Lyn (email) - In David&rsquo;s children's mind, it is a "divorce". Same consequences and sadness for children especially if the father remarries. &nbsp;He should try and reconcile w the mother for the children's sake. (00:44)</li>
<li>Daniel - Do you have a 'grito'? That is the sound Mariachi's make. (03:01)</li>
<li>Michelle - I think legal is legal is legal. We are a nation of laws. I think that is the bottom line. (05:41)</li>
<li>Audio: Josh Seiter - Woke white liberal asked to vacate home for transnative man of color (13:31)</li>
<li>Audio: Josh Seiter - Trans indigenous people for ICE (15:48)</li>
<li>Steve (email) - I really enjoyed hearing different perspectives on the current situation surrounding illegal immigration and deportations. (19:59)</li>
<li>Cathy (email) - Regarding the immigration debate and current political discussion, it seems that the term "racist" is used too loosely. Asking questions or posing an alternative opinion often comes with accusation of racism which is not necessarily true.</li>
<li>Jim - I heard the Archbishop's speech and I understand what he is saying. I don't hold the same view. A family pitching a tent in our yard is the same as someone coming into our country without asking permission. (26:44)</li>
<li>Maria - Is it ok to use crystal candles in my house? (31:58)</li>
<li>Caden (email) - Can I assign a new godparent to my 5-year-old whose godparent wasn't actually eligible at the time of her baptism?&nbsp;(37:56)</li>
<li>Chandler - I come from a big LDS (Mormon) family, and they are asking me about my faith. How do I approach the conversation when my family gets confrontational? (40:24)</li>
<li>David - How long did Job's trial last in the Bible? (48:39)</li>
<li>Carmel - I am an immigrant and I had to be vetted and was investigated in Ireland before coming here. I think this process should still be enacted. (49:42)</li>
</ul>

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