Lisa - What would you say if a nonbeliever ask

James - Is it true that Tradition has equal fo

Break 1

Michael - Is it possible for God to have a per

Lisa - Is it my job to defend my Catholic fait

Joanne - I have Relevant Radio on all the time

Candid questions about defending faith, the balance of Scripture and Tradition, and the pursuit of a personal connection with God spark sharp exchanges and practical advice.

 
Lisa - What would you say if a nonbeliever asked for a defense of your faith? (01:34)
James - Is it true that Tradition has equal footing as Scripture? (13:58)
Michael - Is it possible for God to have a personal relationship with you and ask for anything that you would like? (30:40)
Lisa - Is it my job to defend my Catholic faith? (38:01)
Joanne - I have Relevant Radio on all the time. I talk to God all the time and He answers me (not audibly) and the more that you do it the easier it gets. (44:05)

Candid questions about defending faith, the balance of Scripture and Tradition, and the pursuit of a personal connection with God spark sharp exchanges and practical advice.
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<ul>
<li>Lisa - What would you say if a nonbeliever asked for a defense of your faith? (01:34)</li>
<li>James - Is it true that Tradition has equal footing as Scripture? (13:58)</li>
<li>Michael - Is it possible for God to have a personal relationship with you and ask for anything that you would like? (30:40)</li>
<li>Lisa - Is it my job to defend my Catholic faith? (38:01)</li>
<li>Joanne - I have Relevant Radio on all the time. I talk to God all the time and He answers me (not audibly) and the more that you do it the easier it gets. (44:05)</li>
</ul>

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The Patrick Madrid Show: May 11, 2026 - Hour 1

Kathy - Is it true we are not required to go C

Mary - I heard the Pope made a special room fo

Steven - Why is the book of Enoch not canonica

Mike - As a married man is it ok to use contra

Marlene - What can I recommend to my husband f

Geraldine (email) - Please pray for someone 

Most Popular Baby Names

Judy (email) - Do you think that the change in

Patrick launches Relevant Radio’s Spring Pledge Drive in a swirl of prayer, gratitude, and urgent appeals, all while weaving listener calls into conversations about confession, authentic Church teaching, and the wild claims that pop up online. Questions about the Book of Enoch, responsible approaches to family planning, and choosing saints’ names for children come alive—so do quick guides to trustworthy Bible translations and free Catholic study resources.

 
Kathy - Is it true we are not required to go Confession once a year anymore? (01:44)
Mary - I heard the Pope made a special room for the Mormons at the Vatican. (06:40)
Steven - Why is the book of Enoch not canonical? (13:50)
Mike - As a married man is it ok to use contraception because my wife is older? (22:03)
Marlene - What can I recommend to my husband for him to study Catholicism and understand the Bible from a Catholic point of view? (31:30)
Geraldine (email) – Please pray for someone who is considering assisted suicide (33:21)
Most Popular Baby Names: abcnews.visitlink.me/DxTgk4 (40:31)
Judy (email) - Do you think that the change in confession requirements could be due to the shortage of priests? (47:25)

Patrick launches Relevant Radio&rsquo;s Spring Pledge Drive in a swirl of prayer, gratitude, and urgent appeals, all while weaving listener calls into conversations about confession, authentic Church teaching, and the wild claims that pop up online. Questions about the Book of Enoch, responsible approaches to family planning, and choosing saints&rsquo; names for children come alive&mdash;so do quick guides to trustworthy Bible translations and free Catholic study resources.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Kathy - Is it true we are not required to go Confession once a year anymore? (01:44)</li>
<li>Mary - I heard the Pope made a special room for the Mormons at the Vatican. (06:40)</li>
<li>Steven - Why is the book of Enoch not canonical? (13:50)</li>
<li>Mike - As a married man is it ok to use contraception because my wife is older? (22:03)</li>
<li>Marlene - What can I recommend to my husband for him to study Catholicism and understand the Bible from a Catholic point of view? (31:30)</li>
<li>Geraldine (email) &ndash; Please pray for someone who is considering assisted suicide (33:21)</li>
<li>Most Popular Baby Names: <a href="https://t.co/W2miO7TH0L">abcnews.visitlink.me/DxTgk4</a> (40:31)</li>
<li>Judy (email) - Do you think that the change in confession requirements could be due to the shortage of priests? (47:25)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 11, 2026 - Hour 2

Catherine - How should Christians view the ext

Michael (email) - Why are so many people intri

Chad - Jim Burnham's books helped us teach 

Break 

Are we in the End Times?

Britney - What is the Church's teaching on lon

Laurie - Is it a sin against modesty to draw n

Patrick addresses thought-provoking calls on topics from Church teaching about extraterrestrials and natural family planning to the role of nudity in art, weaving in candid reflections, gratitude for heartfelt testimonials, and timely encouragement to participate in the community’s mission.

 
Catherine - How should Christians view the extraterrestrial phenomena? (01:25)
Michael (email) - Why are so many people intrigued with the Devil and evil spirits? (15:58)
Chad - Jim Burnham’s books helped us teach OCIA. (20:47)
Are we in the End Times? (27:16)
Britney - What is the Church's teaching on long term usage of NFP? (30:14)
No, Natural Family Planning Is Not Contraception: https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/why-natural-family-planning-is-not
Laurie - Is it a sin against modesty to draw nudes? I have an education in art. (40:37)

Patrick addresses thought-provoking calls on topics from Church teaching about extraterrestrials and natural family planning to the role of nudity in art, weaving in candid reflections, gratitude for heartfelt testimonials, and timely encouragement to participate in the community&rsquo;s mission.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Catherine - How should Christians view the extraterrestrial phenomena? (01:25)</li>
<li>Michael (email) - Why are so many people intrigued with the Devil and evil spirits? (15:58)</li>
<li>Chad - Jim Burnham&rsquo;s books helped us teach OCIA. (20:47)</li>
<li>Are we in the End Times? (27:16)</li>
<li>Britney - What is the Church's teaching on long term usage of NFP? (30:14)</li>
<li>No, Natural Family Planning Is Not Contraception: <a href="https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/why-natural-family-planning-is-not">https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/why-natural-family-planning-is-not</a></li>
<li>Laurie - Is it a sin against modesty to draw nudes? I have an education in art. (40:37)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 11, 2026 - Hour 3

Patrick and Cyrus share moments from their pas

Patrick shares an email from Sean in response 

Ken - I was married in the Catholic church and

Break 1 

David - After talking about Hal Lindsey yester

Malory (email) -Should I be concerned about

Break 2 

Audio: Adam Carolla on weed

Frank - In the prayer of St. Gertrude, how are

California highway now controlled by AI

Patrick examines tough choices in life, like breaking away from friendships that don’t bring us closer to God, and brings personal stories and listener testimonies into focus, as one man shares how he broke free from addiction through confession and daily Mass, and another caller seeks clarity on annulments and the Eucharist. He takes unpredictable turns from generational attitudes about marijuana to skepticism of profit-driven charismatic prayer movements, weaving together real-world struggles, faith, and the surprising ways technology emerges in daily routines. Candid conversations and unexpected reflections push listeners to question comfort, seek faith, and recognize how quickly the landscape of daily life can shift.

 
Audio: If you actually change your life for the better, you might have to let go of your friends - https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/2050575128438689987?s=20 (00:19)
Patrick and Cyrus share moments from their past where they choose to move on from certain friends (05:35)
Patrick shares an email from Sean in response to his article, “Why Confess Your Sins to a Fellow Sinner?”
Ken - I was married in the Catholic church and got a civil divorce but never an annulment. What do I need to do now? I have taken communion, but I don't do it anymore because I know understand that is a mortal sin. (10:44)
David - After talking about Hal Lindsey yesterday, could you talk about the concept of 'The Great and Terrible Day' (19:07)
Malory (email) – Should I be concerned about the growing number of Catholics believing they can lay hands and heal peoples ailments and speak in tongues? (28:10)
Audio: Adam Carolla on weed – If you ask California moms what’s better, nicotine or pot, they will say pot. – 45sec - https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/2052462613775180184 (39:32)
Frank - In the prayer of St. Gertrude, how are we able to 'offer' the blood of Jesus to himself? (45:06)
California highway now controlled by AI: https://www.sfgate.com/centralcoast/article/california-highway-ai-controlled-22245548.php (49:26)

Patrick examines tough choices in life, like breaking away from friendships that don&rsquo;t bring us closer to God, and brings personal stories and listener testimonies into focus, as one man shares how he broke free from addiction through confession and daily Mass, and another caller seeks clarity on annulments and the Eucharist. He takes unpredictable turns from generational attitudes about marijuana to skepticism of profit-driven charismatic prayer movements, weaving together real-world struggles, faith, and the surprising ways technology emerges in daily routines. Candid conversations and unexpected reflections push listeners to question comfort, seek faith, and recognize how quickly the landscape of daily life can shift.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Audio: If you actually change your life for the better, you might have to let go of your friends - <a href="https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/2050575128438689987?s=20">https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/2050575128438689987?s=20</a> (00:19)</li>
<li>Patrick and Cyrus share moments from their past where they choose to move on from certain friends (05:35)</li>
<li>Patrick shares an email from Sean in response to his article, &ldquo;Why Confess Your Sins to a Fellow Sinner?&rdquo;</li>
<li>Ken - I was married in the Catholic church and got a civil divorce but never an annulment. What do I need to do now? I have taken communion, but I don't do it anymore because I know understand that is a mortal sin. (10:44)</li>
<li>David - After talking about Hal Lindsey yesterday, could you talk about the concept of 'The Great and Terrible Day' (19:07)</li>
<li>Malory (email) &ndash; Should I be concerned about the growing number of Catholics believing they can lay hands and heal peoples ailments and speak in tongues? (28:10)</li>
<li>Audio: Adam Carolla on weed &ndash; If you ask California moms what&rsquo;s better, nicotine or pot, they will say pot. &ndash; 45sec - <a href="https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/2052462613775180184?s=46&amp;t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ">https://x.com/newstart_2024/status/2052462613775180184</a>&nbsp;(39:32)</li>
<li>Frank - In the prayer of St. Gertrude, how are we able to 'offer' the blood of Jesus to himself? (45:06)</li>
<li>California highway now controlled by AI: <a href="https://www.sfgate.com/centralcoast/article/california-highway-ai-controlled-22245548.php">https://www.sfgate.com/centralcoast/article/california-highway-ai-controlled-22245548.php</a> (49:26)</li>
</ul>

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