Erin - I'm not growing in my faith and I can't

Break 01

Cyrus and Patrick share incredibly touching em

That was the most powerful moment I have ever 

Break 02

I had an abortion myself and I wanted to share

I have walked a mile in Erin’s shoes

In this emotionally charged hour, listeners rally around a caller named Aaron who is struggling, offering prayers, support, and understanding. Patrick and a plethora of other listeners provide guidance and reassurance, encouraging Aaron to seek help and find solace in faith. The outpouring of empathy and solidarity from the relevant radio family showcases the power of community and collective prayer in times of need.


Elizabeth (email) – Comment about yesterday’s show and the topic of “Do Protestants go to hell”?
Erin - I haven't seen a deepening of my faith while listening to Relevant Radio. I feel like I see people growing but I am not growing. I don't know what to do. Can you help? (04:28)
Cyrus and Patrick share incredibly touching emails offering prayer and support for Erin (25:21)
Nick - That was the most powerful moment I have ever heard on Relevant Radio. I think we should all pray for her! (33:55)
Jenny - I had an abortion myself and I wanted to share a resource: “Silent No More” (39:16)
Jeff - I have walked a mile in Erin’s shoes and the support I see from you and the listeners is the reason I support Relevant Radio. (44:22)

In this emotionally charged hour, listeners rally around a caller named Aaron who is struggling, offering prayers, support, and understanding. Patrick and a plethora of other listeners provide guidance and reassurance, encouraging Aaron to seek help and find solace in faith. The outpouring of empathy and solidarity from the relevant radio family showcases the power of community and collective prayer in times of need.
 
<ul>
<li>Elizabeth (email) – Comment about yesterday’s show and the topic of “Do Protestants go to hell”?</li>
<li>Erin - I haven't seen a deepening of my faith while listening to Relevant Radio. I feel like I see people growing but I am not growing. I don't know what to do. Can you help? (04:28)</li>
<li>Cyrus and Patrick share incredibly touching emails offering prayer and support for Erin (25:21)</li>
<li>Nick - That was the most powerful moment I have ever heard on Relevant Radio. I think we should all pray for her! (33:55)</li>
<li>Jenny - I had an abortion myself and I wanted to share a resource: “Silent No More” (39:16)</li>
<li>Jeff - I have walked a mile in Erin’s shoes and the support I see from you and the listeners is the reason I support Relevant Radio. (44:22)</li>
</ul>

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The Patrick Madrid Show: May 24, 2024 - Hour 2

Patrick Madrid welcomes John from New Jersey, a dedicated pro-lifer with a pressing question on a tricky topic: ectopic pregnancies. John has heard conflicting advice on whether it's morally permissible to end an ectopic pregnancy to save the mother's life. He wants to know what the Catholic Church teaches.



Patrick's Breakdown:



Understanding Ectopic Pregnancies:



An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube. This condition is life-threatening for both the mother and the baby and is a heartbreaking situation.



Church's Teaching - The Principle of Double Effect:



The principle of double effect is crucial here. It allows for an action that has both a positive effect (saving the mother's life) and a negative effect (the unintended death of the child), provided the negative effect is not the intended outcome.



Three Foundations of a Moral Act:



Object of the Act: The act itself, such as removing the damaged fallopian tube, is not inherently immoral.



Intention: The intention behind the act is to save the mother's life, not to kill the child.



Circumstances: The context is that without intervention, both the mother and child would die.



Key Distinction:



Directly killing the child to save the mother is always immoral. The Church would never allow this. 



However, removing the fallopian tube (even though the child cannot survive this procedure) is morally permissible because the primary intent is to save the mother’s life, not to end the child’s.



Takeaway: The Catholic Church’s teaching on ectopic pregnancies hinges on the principle of double effect, ensuring that actions taken are morally sound, focusing on saving lives without intending harm. 

Patrick Madrid welcomes John from New Jersey, a dedicated pro-lifer with a pressing question on a tricky topic: ectopic pregnancies. John has heard conflicting advice on whether it's morally permissible to end an ectopic pregnancy to save the mother's life. He wants to know what the Catholic Church teaches.
 
Patrick's Breakdown:
 
Understanding Ectopic Pregnancies:
 
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, usually in a fallopian tube. This condition is life-threatening for both the mother and the baby and is a heartbreaking situation.
 
Church's Teaching - The Principle of Double Effect:
 
The principle of double effect is crucial here. It allows for an action that has both a positive effect (saving the mother's life) and a negative effect (the unintended death of the child), provided the negative effect is not the intended outcome.
 
Three Foundations of a Moral Act:
 
Object of the Act: The act itself, such as removing the damaged fallopian tube, is not inherently immoral.
 
Intention: The intention behind the act is to save the mother's life, not to kill the child.
 
Circumstances: The context is that without intervention, both the mother and child would die.
 
Key Distinction:
 
Directly killing the child to save the mother is always immoral. The Church would never allow this. 
 
However, removing the fallopian tube (even though the child cannot survive this procedure) is morally permissible because the primary intent is to save the mother’s life, not to end the child’s.
 
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Takeaway: The Catholic Church’s teaching on ectopic pregnancies hinges on the principle of double effect, ensuring that actions taken are morally sound, focusing on saving lives without intending harm.

What is the Church's Teaching on Treating Ectopic Pregnancies? (Special Podcast Highlight)

Heated exchange between a British TV anchor an

How much water is needed for a valid Baptism?

Gen Z are increasingly becoming NEETs by choic

I used to have the fear of not making it in li

I think there is a spiritual warfare that is h

Patrick has an eye-opening conversation with Dominic, a 31-year-old millennial and recovering meth addict who shares his harrowing journey through addiction, financial anxiety, and a turbulent past that sees him in and out of the prison system. He talks about the profound fears and misconceptions millennials and Gen Zers have about stability, reflecting on how hard work and faith play pivotal roles in his recovery. Dominic opens up about the harsh realities of his addiction, the impact on his family, the process of losing and striving to regain his daughter, and the crucial turning point in his life when he embraces his faith. He offers candid advice for young people and parents alike, emphasizing the dangers of drug use and the importance of not enabling addictive behavior. It's a compelling and intense dialogue that sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of overcoming addiction.


Audio: Heated exchange between a British TV anchor and her non-binary guest (01:02)
Rick - How much water is needed for a valid Baptism? (05:15)
Gen Z are increasingly becoming NEETs by choice—not in employment, education, or training (08:03)
Dominic - I am a millennial. I used to have the fear of not making it in life. I realized that in order to make enough money for a family now days you need to work more than 40 hours a week. (24:53)
Olivia - I think there is a spiritual warfare that is happening to the younger generation via technology and porn. (40:27)

Patrick has an eye-opening conversation with Dominic, a 31-year-old millennial and recovering meth addict who shares his harrowing journey through addiction, financial anxiety, and a turbulent past that sees him in and out of the prison system. He talks about the profound fears and misconceptions millennials and Gen Zers have about stability, reflecting on how hard work and faith play pivotal roles in his recovery. Dominic opens up about the harsh realities of his addiction, the impact on his family, the process of losing and striving to regain his daughter, and the crucial turning point in his life when he embraces his faith. He offers candid advice for young people and parents alike, emphasizing the dangers of drug use and the importance of not enabling addictive behavior. It's a compelling and intense dialogue that sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of overcoming addiction.
 
<ul>
<li>Audio: Heated exchange between a British TV anchor and her non-binary guest (01:02)</li>
<li>Rick - How much water is needed for a valid Baptism? (05:15)</li>
<li>Gen Z are increasingly becoming NEETs by choice—not in employment, education, or training (08:03)</li>
<li>Dominic - I am a millennial. I used to have the fear of not making it in life. I realized that in order to make enough money for a family now days you need to work more than 40 hours a week. (24:53)</li>
<li>Olivia - I think there is a spiritual warfare that is happening to the younger generation via technology and porn. (40:27)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: June 25, 2024 - Hour 1

If you commit a mortal sin, why is it also a s

My 18-year-old daughter is a regular listener 

Kids don't have guilt today. They don't have f

I think that when you kiss someone of the same

Los Angeles School District Votes in Favor of 

What do you think about the 10 Commandments in

Patrick discusses how the pervasive use of smartphones and screens impacts young ones and the vital role parents play in setting boundaries. He discusses the importance of instilling values, setting firm boundaries, and the necessity of faith and family as foundations in a tech-saturated world. From banning smartphones and setting screen-time limits to understanding the psychological impact of being constantly "plugged in," Patrick explores practical strategies for parents to reclaim their children's attention and well-being.


Brooklyn (11-years-old) - If you commit a mortal sin, why is it also a sin to take Communion? (00:46)
Erica - My 18-year-old daughter is a regular listener and just recently contemplated suicide. What should I do? (11:03)
Sam - Kids don't have guilt today. They don't have faith and without faith there is no guilt. Without those things, kids live on emotion. (18:44)
Teresa - I think that when you kiss someone of the same gender it breaks a barrier of innocence. (38:27)
Los Angeles School District Votes in Favor of Cellphone Ban (43:51)
Kathryn – What do you think about the 10 Commandments in Public schools? What about separation of Church and State? (48:04)

Patrick discusses how the pervasive use of smartphones and screens impacts young ones and the vital role parents play in setting boundaries. He discusses the importance of instilling values, setting firm boundaries, and the necessity of faith and family as foundations in a tech-saturated world. From banning smartphones and setting screen-time limits to understanding the psychological impact of being constantly "plugged in," Patrick explores practical strategies for parents to reclaim their children's attention and well-being.
 
<ul>
<li>Brooklyn (11-years-old) - If you commit a mortal sin, why is it also a sin to take Communion? (00:46)</li>
<li>Erica - My 18-year-old daughter is a regular listener and just recently contemplated suicide. What should I do? (11:03)</li>
<li>Sam - Kids don't have guilt today. They don't have faith and without faith there is no guilt. Without those things, kids live on emotion. (18:44)</li>
<li>Teresa - I think that when you kiss someone of the same gender it breaks a barrier of innocence. (38:27)</li>
<li>Los Angeles School District Votes in Favor of Cellphone Ban (43:51)</li>
<li>Kathryn – What do you think about the 10 Commandments in Public schools? What about separation of Church and State? (48:04)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: May 24, 2024 - Hour 2

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