California Drops Prosecution Against Sandra Me

Maria - Aid in dying medication: my friend wan

First Break

Patrick reads from the Bible and Catechism in 

Second Break

Email – Is it okay to put an animal to sleep?

Jim - Suggestions for dealing with suicidal th

Scott - What happens to our bodies after we di

Patrick discusses an eight-year legal battle faced by Sandra Merritt and David Daleiden for their undercover journalism exposing Planned Parenthood. Great news: California drops charges against Merritt. Patrick explores the ethical and spiritual implications of medical aid in dying, offering heartfelt guidance for a caller's friend facing tough choices. He shares insights on the sanctity of life, the morality of euthanasia, and the Church’s teachings. Stay encouraged and keep defending life.

 
California Drops Prosecution Against Sandra Merritt (00:38)
Maria - Aid in dying medication: my friend wants to take it. How can I explain this is wrong? (08:47)
Patrick reads from the Bible and Catechism in regard to suicide (22:39)
Email – Is it okay to put an animal to sleep? (38:14)
Jim - Suggestions for dealing with suicidal thoughts: 10 Commandments and Psalm 143 offer hope. (44:52)
Scott - What happens to our bodies after we die but before 2nd Coming of Christ? (48:52)

Patrick discusses an eight-year legal battle faced by Sandra Merritt and David Daleiden for their undercover journalism exposing Planned Parenthood. Great news: California drops charges against Merritt. Patrick explores the ethical and spiritual implications of medical aid in dying, offering heartfelt guidance for a caller's friend facing tough choices. He shares insights on the sanctity of life, the morality of euthanasia, and the Church&rsquo;s teachings. Stay encouraged and keep defending life.
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<ul>
<li>California Drops Prosecution Against Sandra Merritt (00:38)</li>
<li>Maria - Aid in dying medication: my friend wants to take it. How can I explain this is wrong? (08:47)</li>
<li>Patrick reads from the Bible and Catechism in regard to suicide (22:39)</li>
<li>Email &ndash; Is it okay to put an animal to sleep? (38:14)</li>
<li>Jim - Suggestions for dealing with suicidal thoughts: 10 Commandments and Psalm 143 offer hope. (44:52)</li>
<li>Scott - What happens to our bodies after we die but before 2nd Coming of Christ? (48:52)</li>
</ul>

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The Patrick Madrid Show: January 28, 2025 - Hour 1

Santos - How can I clear up misconceptions of 

Break 1

Jillian - What are the churches views on IVF a

Mario - Did Joseph have relations with Mary? D

Break 2

Judy - I thought in the Bible, Jesus was desce

Zach - You talked about the absolute virginity

Patrick opens the episode by tackling listener questions about tough Church history, confronting myths about the Spanish Inquisition with clear facts and empowering those who struggle to explain the past. He takes on IVF, laying out the Church’s position on intention versus moral action and offering heartfelt advice to anyone affected by difficult choices. Complex matters like Mary’s perpetual virginity, Jesus’ genealogy, and the realities of Joseph and Mary’s marriage also come up, each addressed with directness, compassion, and honesty, giving listeners tools to better understand and share their faith.

 
Santos - How can I clear up misconceptions of the Catholic Church? (00:42)
Jillian - What are the churches views on IVF and why are they so negative? (18:01)
Mario - Did Joseph have relations with Mary? Does this claim go against the virginity of Mary? (30:50)
Judy - I thought in the Bible, Jesus was descended from King David. How could Jesus be descended from Joseph? (39:05)
Zach - You talked about the absolute virginity of Mary. Was St. Joseph also a virgin? (45:13)

Patrick opens the episode by tackling listener questions about tough Church history, confronting myths about the Spanish Inquisition with clear facts and empowering those who struggle to explain the past. He takes on IVF, laying out the Church&rsquo;s position on intention versus moral action and offering heartfelt advice to anyone affected by difficult choices. Complex matters like Mary&rsquo;s perpetual virginity, Jesus&rsquo; genealogy, and the realities of Joseph and Mary&rsquo;s marriage also come up, each addressed with directness, compassion, and honesty, giving listeners tools to better understand and share their faith.
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<ul>
<li>Santos - How can I clear up misconceptions of the Catholic Church? (00:42)</li>
<li>Jillian - What are the churches views on IVF and why are they so negative? (18:01)</li>
<li>Mario - Did Joseph have relations with Mary? Does this claim go against the virginity of Mary? (30:50)</li>
<li>Judy - I thought in the Bible, Jesus was descended from King David. How could Jesus be descended from Joseph? (39:05)</li>
<li>Zach - You talked about the absolute virginity of Mary. Was St. Joseph also a virgin? (45:13)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: March 16, 2026 - Hour 1

Audio: Keep going - https://x.com/art0flife_/s

Trump Justice Dept asks to dismiss FLORIDA's c

Rebecca - My in-laws Our Lutheran. How can I e

David - Is it a sin if I didn't go to Mass bec

Tim - Some people don't believe that you have 

Big Brother is Watching: Federal Surveillance 

Noah - If a priest could go to Confession, how

Patrick carries listeners through heated news about abortion drugs, and a lively back-and-forth on Catholic teachings around Communion. Prayer, perseverance, and even moose encounters in Alaska surface. Unpredictable, genuine exchanges pop up, from a young caller's First Communion anticipation to reminders—keep going.

 
Audio: Keep going - https://x.com/art0flife_/status/2032854223411437998?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (0:20)
Trump Justice Dept asks to dismiss FLORIDA's case against the FDA for allowing mail-order abortion drugs (06:50)
Rebecca - My in-laws Our Lutheran. How can I explain to them why they can't receive Communion at a Catholic church? (10:33)
David - Is it a sin if I didn't go to Mass because there was no priest here? (21:01)
Tim - Some people don't believe that you have to talk to a priest. Why do you need a priest as a mediator? (28:10)
Big Brother is Watching: Federal Surveillance Tech Becomes Mandatory in New Cars by 2027 (37:50)
Noah (7-years-old) - If a priest could go to Confession, how would he do it? (47:35)

Patrick carries listeners through heated news about abortion drugs, and a lively back-and-forth on Catholic teachings around Communion. Prayer, perseverance, and even moose encounters in Alaska surface. Unpredictable, genuine exchanges pop up, from a young caller's First Communion anticipation to reminders&mdash;keep going.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Audio: Keep going - <a href="https://x.com/art0flife_/status/2032854223411437998?s=46&amp;t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ">https://x.com/art0flife_/status/2032854223411437998?s=46&amp;t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ</a> (0:20)</li>
<li>Trump Justice Dept asks to dismiss FLORIDA's case against the FDA for allowing mail-order abortion drugs (06:50)</li>
<li>Rebecca - My in-laws Our Lutheran. How can I explain to them why they can't receive Communion at a Catholic church? (10:33)</li>
<li>David - Is it a sin if I didn't go to Mass because there was no priest here? (21:01)</li>
<li>Tim - Some people don't believe that you have to talk to a priest. Why do you need a priest as a mediator? (28:10)</li>
<li>Big Brother is Watching: Federal Surveillance Tech Becomes Mandatory in New Cars by 2027 (37:50)</li>
<li>Noah (7-years-old) - If a priest could go to Confession, how would he do it? (47:35)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: March 16, 2026 - Hour 2

Audio: Daycare - 'Parents don't realize that n

Aaron - My son's soccer coach is a practicing 

Veronica (9-years-old) - Did Jesus always know

Break 

Audio: Jessie Buckley Oscar speech praising mo

Marty - I am school bus driver. Dash cams are 

Rhonda - If Jesus died on the Cross for our si

Rachel - Is my anxiety a spiritual attack?

Dahlia - Could you recommend a good book for t

Patricia - I received the sacrament of Confirm

Patrick takes on parenting pressures, the hidden costs of daycare, and the vital heartbeat of attachment between parents and kids, sprinkling in heartfelt encouragement for stay-at-home moms. He fields a mix of listener calls about confronting sedevacantism, the validity of priests outside the Catholic Church, anxiety's modern bite, and the mystery of original sin, all while weaving in Scripture, personal anecdotes, and practical book suggestions.

 
Audio: Daycare - 'Parents don't realize that nurseries are day orphanages and warehouses for their children'. Child psychotherapist Erica Komisar says parents are being bullied and misled into believing that daycare is good for their children, arguing that nurseries are effectively 'day orphanages' that cannot provides babies with the same safety and security provided by their parents. (00:22)
Aaron - My son's soccer coach is a practicing Catholic but found out he was part of a Sedevacantism sect. What is this? (03:21)
Veronica (9-years-old) - Did Jesus always know he was God? (12:48)
Audio: Jessie Buckley Oscar speech praising motherhood (19:46)
Marty - I am school bus driver. Dash cams are fascinated. They can be your best friend or worst enemy depending on your driving habits. I always say, 'full stop'. (22:22)
Rhonda - If Jesus died on the Cross for our sins, are babies still born with original sin? (29:44)
Rachel - Is my anxiety a spiritual attack? (35:30)
Dahlia - Could you recommend a good book for transubstantiation? This guy I met at Church never takes Communion and always comes up to me for a blessing. (41:39)
Patricia - I received the sacrament of Confirmation as a child. I feel I lack something in my faith as an adult because I wasn't Confirmed as an adult.  (44:39)

Patrick takes on parenting pressures, the hidden costs of daycare, and the vital heartbeat of attachment between parents and kids, sprinkling in heartfelt encouragement for stay-at-home moms. He fields a mix of listener calls about confronting sedevacantism, the validity of priests outside the Catholic Church, anxiety's modern bite, and the mystery of original sin, all while weaving in Scripture, personal anecdotes, and practical book suggestions.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Audio: Daycare - 'Parents don't realize that nurseries are day orphanages and warehouses for their children'. Child psychotherapist Erica Komisar says parents are being bullied and misled into believing that daycare is good for their children, arguing that nurseries are effectively 'day orphanages' that cannot provides babies with the same safety and security provided by their parents. (00:22)</li>
<li>Aaron - My son's soccer coach is a practicing Catholic but found out he was part of a Sedevacantism sect. What is this? (03:21)</li>
<li>Veronica (9-years-old) - Did Jesus always know he was God? (12:48)</li>
<li>Audio: Jessie Buckley Oscar speech praising motherhood (19:46)</li>
<li>Marty - I am school bus driver. Dash cams are fascinated. They can be your best friend or worst enemy depending on your driving habits. I always say, 'full stop'. (22:22)</li>
<li>Rhonda - If Jesus died on the Cross for our sins, are babies still born with original sin? (29:44)</li>
<li>Rachel - Is my anxiety a spiritual attack? (35:30)</li>
<li>Dahlia - Could you recommend a good book for transubstantiation? This guy I met at Church never takes Communion and always comes up to me for a blessing. (41:39)</li>
<li>Patricia - I received the sacrament of Confirmation as a child. I feel I lack something in my faith as an adult because I wasn't Confirmed as an adult. &nbsp;(44:39)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: January 28, 2025 - Hour 1

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