Patrick does not like broccoli!

Man pleads guilty to $8 million AI-generated m

Josh - I have a question about salvation. What

Break 1

Kakette - I don't have an issue with AI music 

Angela - My son is getting married next month.

Break 2

April - Why doesn't God just show his power an

Fran - I am attending the OCIA classes as a su

Alex - At what point does AI become plagiarism

Patrick jumps into the wild news of AI-generated music pulling in millions of dollars on streaming platforms, sparking debate about what’s really honest or creative anymore. Listeners call in with questions on everything from church rules for interfaith marriages to why God prefers faith and hiddenness over grand reveals, and Patrick pulls from scripture and church teaching, offering clear yet heartfelt responses with the occasional grin.

 
Patrick does not like broccoli! (00:32)
Man pleads guilty to $8 million AI-generated music scheme (04:14)
Josh - I have a question about salvation. What will happen to my wife and daughters who aren’t Catholic? (10:53)
Kakette - I don't have an issue with AI music if it is beautiful. What is the problem with having AI generated music? (21:48)
Angela - My son is getting married next month. He got a dispensation but the priest objects to performing the mass. What can we do? (28:21)
April - Why doesn't God just show his power and reveal himself like He did in the Bible? (36:39)
Fran - I am attending the OCIA classes as a supporter and yesterday in class the teacher said that Confirmation wipes sin away. Is this correct? (43:22)
Alex - At what point does AI become plagiarism? What if I use it to write a sermon? (46:57)

Patrick jumps into the wild news of AI-generated music pulling in millions of dollars on streaming platforms, sparking debate about what&rsquo;s really honest or creative anymore. Listeners call in with questions on everything from church rules for interfaith marriages to why God prefers faith and hiddenness over grand reveals, and Patrick pulls from scripture and church teaching, offering clear yet heartfelt responses with the occasional grin.
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<ul>
<li>Patrick does not like broccoli! (00:32)</li>
<li>Man pleads guilty to $8 million AI-generated music scheme (04:14)</li>
<li>Josh - I have a question about salvation. What will happen to my wife and daughters who aren&rsquo;t Catholic? (10:53)</li>
<li>Kakette - I don't have an issue with AI music if it is beautiful. What is the problem with having AI generated music? (21:48)</li>
<li>Angela - My son is getting married next month. He got a dispensation but the priest objects to performing the mass. What can we do? (28:21)</li>
<li>April - Why doesn't God just show his power and reveal himself like He did in the Bible? (36:39)</li>
<li>Fran - I am attending the OCIA classes as a supporter and yesterday in class the teacher said that Confirmation wipes sin away. Is this correct? (43:22)</li>
<li>Alex - At what point does AI become plagiarism? What if I use it to write a sermon? (46:57)</li>
</ul>

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The Patrick Madrid Show: March 23, 2026 - Hour 1

Mary - We had a mass at my wedding but my husb

Bobby - Will all non-Catholics go to hell or i

Rick - It is possible that people can choose C

Dave - I heard that only the soul who wants to

Devin - I affirm that you are right about no s

Patrick in Ohio - How does Ephesian 4:14 fit i

Patrick welcomes listeners into raw, honest exchanges about faith and salvation, engaging callers as they wrestle with family struggles, religious divisions, and what Christ's teachings demand. Questions spark direct answers rooted in scripture and Catholic belief; Patrick confronts confusion about interfaith marriage, salvation outside the Church, and the lasting consequences of false doctrine. Urgent, reflective, and never afraid to challenge, Patrick presses forward with humility and boldness.

 
Mary - We had a mass at my wedding, but my husband is a non-Catholic. Was that valid wedding? (01:24)
Bobby - Will all non-Catholics go to hell or is there a Church law that rectifies this? I think being Jewish is ethnic for sure but also a choice not to believe in Christ. (10:22)
Rick - It is possible that people can choose Christ in Purgatory? We need to stop arguing about what happens there. (21:18)
Dave - I heard that only the soul who wants to be damned is damned. How does this correlate with the readings in the Bible? (36:00)
Devin - I affirm that you are right about no salvation outside the Catholic Church. The Council of Florence backs this up. (41:06)
Patrick in Ohio - How does Ephesian 4:14 fit into what you are saying? (42:53)

Patrick welcomes listeners into raw, honest exchanges about faith and salvation, engaging callers as they wrestle with family struggles, religious divisions, and what Christ's teachings demand. Questions spark direct answers rooted in scripture and Catholic belief; Patrick confronts confusion about interfaith marriage, salvation outside the Church, and the lasting consequences of false doctrine. Urgent, reflective, and never afraid to challenge, Patrick presses forward with humility and boldness.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Mary - We had a mass at my wedding, but my husband is a non-Catholic. Was that valid wedding? (01:24)</li>
<li>Bobby - Will all non-Catholics go to hell or is there a Church law that rectifies this? I think being Jewish is ethnic for sure but also a choice not to believe in Christ. (10:22)</li>
<li>Rick - It is possible that people can choose Christ in Purgatory? We need to stop arguing about what happens there. (21:18)</li>
<li>Dave - I heard that only the soul who wants to be damned is damned. How does this correlate with the readings in the Bible? (36:00)</li>
<li>Devin - I affirm that you are right about no salvation outside the Catholic Church. The Council of Florence backs this up. (41:06)</li>
<li>Patrick in Ohio - How does Ephesian 4:14 fit into what you are saying? (42:53)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: March 23, 2026 - Hour 2

Matthew - Can you clarify Leviticus 17 in rega

Chris - I am a Latin-rite Catholic. A Maronite

Break 

Pat - I want to comment on the last guy. I thi

Alexander - Are the Orthodox Churches not in C

Alex - What does the Catholic Church teach abo

Joseph - I heard Vatican II sought to preserve

Peter - I am a Melkite Catholic who loves the 

Drawing from scripture and Church tradition, Patrick opens with candid talk about the Eucharist after a caller asks how to address family who reject its significance. Listeners present questions about Communion, business ethics as a Catholic, and differences between rites, prompting Patrick to respond with quick stories, direct advice, and a reminder that true reasons for leaving the Church often lurk beneath the surface. Conversations stumble across pain, urgency, misunderstanding, and encouragement, as Patrick keeps the focus on honest dialogue and patient listening.

 
Matthew - Can you clarify Leviticus 17 in regard to John 6 about the Real Presence in the Eucharist? (00:40)
What I Learned From an Angry Ex-Catholic: The Unexpected Power of Listening Instead of Defending - By Patrick Madrid - https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/sometimes-the-right-answer-is-silence
Chris - I am a Latin-rite Catholic. A Maronite Catholic priest only wants to provide Communion for my fiancée and me. (14:31)
Pat - I want to comment on the last guy. I think that man is being judgmental. This upsets me. (20:45)
Alexander - Are the Orthodox Churches not in Communion with the Catholic Church because of narcissism? (29:16)
Alex - What does the Catholic Church teach about finances and starting a business? (36:50)
Patrick shares a couple of emails from today’s show
Joseph - I heard Vatican II sought to preserve the Latin Language. How come the missal is in English, if this is true? (43:17)
Peter - I am a Melkite Catholic who loves the Orthodox, but they are still holding onto the Crusades. They have adopted Protestant thinking. (46:36)

Drawing from scripture and Church tradition, Patrick opens with candid talk about the Eucharist after a caller asks how to address family who reject its significance. Listeners present questions about Communion, business ethics as a Catholic, and differences between rites, prompting Patrick to respond with quick stories, direct advice, and a reminder that true reasons for leaving the Church often lurk beneath the surface. Conversations stumble across pain, urgency, misunderstanding, and encouragement, as Patrick keeps the focus on honest dialogue and patient listening.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Matthew - Can you clarify Leviticus 17 in regard to John 6 about the Real Presence in the Eucharist? (00:40)</li>
<li>What I Learned From an Angry Ex-Catholic: The Unexpected Power of Listening Instead of Defending - By Patrick Madrid - <a href="https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/sometimes-the-right-answer-is-silence">https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/sometimes-the-right-answer-is-silence</a></li>
<li>Chris - I am a Latin-rite Catholic. A Maronite Catholic priest only wants to provide Communion for my fianc&eacute;e and me. (14:31)</li>
<li>Pat - I want to comment on the last guy. I think that man is being judgmental. This upsets me. (20:45)</li>
<li>Alexander - Are the Orthodox Churches not in Communion with the Catholic Church because of narcissism? (29:16)</li>
<li>Alex - What does the Catholic Church teach about finances and starting a business? (36:50)</li>
<li>Patrick shares a couple of emails from today&rsquo;s show</li>
<li>Joseph - I heard Vatican II sought to preserve the Latin Language. How come the missal is in English, if this is true? (43:17)</li>
<li>Peter - I am a Melkite Catholic who loves the Orthodox, but they are still holding onto the Crusades. They have adopted Protestant thinking. (46:36)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: March 23, 2026 - Hour 3

Eric (email) - Is the sacrifice that happens 

Kathy - I was married in the Lutheran Church, 

Jim - If you are a Protestant, would you be we

Marty - What about the thief on the cross? How

Patrick tackles layered questions about the Mass, clarifying that each celebration draws believers into Christ’s original sacrifice at Calvary, never repeating it. Calls pour in about marriage, confession, and salvation; Patrick listens, guides, and responds with honesty and warmth, urging listeners to confront their histories and trust God’s mercy while offering unflinching advice on overcoming stumbling blocks.

 
Eric (email) - Is the sacrifice that happens at each Mass distinct from Calvary and any other Mass (i.e. is Jesus sacrificed multiple times?) OR is the sacrifice of every Mass a participation in some mysterious way in the sacrifice of Calvary (i.e. Jesus was only sacrificed once and for all at Calvary)? (01:01)
Kathy - I was married in the Lutheran Church and got divorced after 15 years. I got remarried and divorced again years later. Was I committing adultery the 2nd time? (07:01)
Jim - If you are a Protestant, would you be welcome in heaven like Catholics are? Do Catholics get into heaven first? (17:18)
Marty - What about the thief on the cross? How could Jesus have accepted him? (36:47)

Patrick tackles layered questions about the Mass, clarifying that each celebration draws believers into Christ&rsquo;s original sacrifice at Calvary, never repeating it. Calls pour in about marriage, confession, and salvation; Patrick listens, guides, and responds with honesty and warmth, urging listeners to confront their histories and trust God&rsquo;s mercy while offering unflinching advice on overcoming stumbling blocks.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Eric (email) - Is the sacrifice that happens at each Mass distinct from Calvary and any other Mass (i.e. is Jesus sacrificed multiple times?) OR is the sacrifice of every Mass a participation in some mysterious way in the sacrifice of Calvary (i.e. Jesus was only sacrificed once and for all at Calvary)? (01:01)</li>
<li>Kathy - I was married in the Lutheran Church and got divorced after 15 years. I got remarried and divorced again years later. Was I committing adultery the 2nd time? (07:01)</li>
<li>Jim - If you are a Protestant, would you be welcome in heaven like Catholics are? Do Catholics get into heaven first? (17:18)</li>
<li>Marty - What about the thief on the cross? How could Jesus have accepted him? (36:47)</li>
</ul>

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