What are you thankful for?

Break 01

I am thankful for God and his mercy.

I am thankful that the Lord saved my marriage.

Break 02

I was inspired to write down the top 5 things 

All of my friends are protestants and I’m havi

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley explores the spirit of Thanksgiving and the impact of faith. He shares his personal journey from being a rock musician to a passionate Christian apologist. Ken also talks about transformative moments, the power of scripture, and his path from a Baptist pastor to embracing the Catholic faith.


What are you thankful for? (03:08)
Jacinta - I am thankful for God and his mercy. I am also thankful for my parents who I credit with developing our Catholic family. When we were little we would do different Advent things to help us remember what Christmas was all about. (17:54)
Norm - I am thankful that the Lord saved my marriage. (23:06)
Tom - I am going through a tough struggle right now. I was inspired to write down the top 5 things I am thankful for. (40:54)
Mark - I am glad that Ken is on the show today. All of my friends are protestants and I’m having a hard time sharing my Catholic faith. What should I do? (49:02)

Special Guest Host Ken Hensley explores the spirit of Thanksgiving and the impact of faith. He shares his personal journey from being a rock musician to a passionate Christian apologist. Ken also talks about transformative moments, the power of scripture, and his path from a Baptist pastor to embracing the Catholic faith.
 
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<li>What are you thankful for? (03:08)</li>
<li>Jacinta - I am thankful for God and his mercy. I am also thankful for my parents who I credit with developing our Catholic family. When we were little we would do different Advent things to help us remember what Christmas was all about. (17:54)</li>
<li>Norm - I am thankful that the Lord saved my marriage. (23:06)</li>
<li>Tom - I am going through a tough struggle right now. I was inspired to write down the top 5 things I am thankful for. (40:54)</li>
<li>Mark - I am glad that Ken is on the show today. All of my friends are protestants and I’m having a hard time sharing my Catholic faith. What should I do? (49:02)</li>
</ul>

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The Patrick Madrid Show: November 26 2024 - Hour 1

Chelsea (email) - Who can be a godparent?

Patty -The Orthodox church gives all the sa

Break

Invest in a Marriage not in a wedding 

Patrick and Cyrus share a couple of Nasty Gram

Joanne - That was the best 2min of the morning

Efrank - Is it legal to spiritually prepare an

Patrick opens the show with listener questions about Catholic godparent requirements, moving briskly from canon law details to the deeper commitment such roles demand and voicing concerns about mixing faith traditions. Wedding memories surface as he talks about personal choices and statistics on marriage costs and divorce, suggesting that less spending might actually safeguard happiness. Patrick transforms angry listener emails into punk-inspired songs and wraps with practical reflections on pets, blessings, family, and Church teaching, creating a lively blend of humor and insight.

 
Chelsea (email) – Who can be a godparent? (00:41)
Mike (email) - At the time of becoming a godfather, I was not confirmed. I am not confirmed. Is there anything I need to do?
Patty – The Orthodox church gives all the sacraments together and they seem strong in the faith, so should we be following their lead? (11:04)
Invest in a Marriage not in a wedding - https://x.com/farmgirlcarrie/status/2048783138210611422 (21:35)
Patrick and Cyrus share a couple of Nasty Gram letters that they turned into songs (39:09)
Joanne - That was the best 2min of the morning show, turning negative email into a positive thing. (47:47)
Efrank - Is it legal to spiritually prepare animals in a pet cemetery, such as putting holy water on them and other things to prepare their body for death? (49:13)

Patrick opens the show with listener questions about Catholic godparent requirements, moving briskly from canon law details to the deeper commitment such roles demand and voicing concerns about mixing faith traditions. Wedding memories surface as he talks about personal choices and statistics on marriage costs and divorce, suggesting that less spending might actually safeguard happiness. Patrick transforms angry listener emails into punk-inspired songs and wraps with practical reflections on pets, blessings, family, and Church teaching, creating a lively blend of humor and insight.
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<ul>
<li>Chelsea (email) &ndash; Who can be a godparent? (00:41)</li>
<li>Mike (email) - At the time of becoming a godfather, I was not confirmed. I am not confirmed. Is there anything I need to do?</li>
<li>Patty &ndash; The Orthodox church gives all the sacraments together and they seem strong in the faith, so should we be following their lead? (11:04)</li>
<li>Invest in a Marriage not in a wedding - <a href="https://x.com/farmgirlcarrie/status/2048783138210611422?s=46&amp;t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ">https://x.com/farmgirlcarrie/status/2048783138210611422</a>&nbsp;(21:35)</li>
<li>Patrick and Cyrus share a couple of Nasty Gram letters that they turned into songs (39:09)</li>
<li>Joanne - That was the best 2min of the morning show, turning negative email into a positive thing. (47:47)</li>
<li>Efrank - Is it legal to spiritually prepare animals in a pet cemetery, such as putting holy water on them and other things to prepare their body for death? (49:13)</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: April 28, 2026 - Hour 1

Scott - The Church is referred to as the bride

Britney - Why did God create the tree of knowl

Grace - There was a home wedding between a Jew

Richard - We just got our two infant children 

Jennifer (email) - The High Cost of Marriage

Patrick answers bold questions from callers, draws out wisdom on why the Church is called the Bride of Christ, reflects on the mystery of the Tree of Knowledge, and unpacks the rationale for infant baptism. Along the way, he weaves real-life stories about weddings and their expenses, even noting how modest celebrations often last longer in memory and in marriage. Ever the entertainer, Patrick reads complaint emails about tacos and transforms them into music, blending humor with genuine conversation.

 
Scott - The Church is referred to as the bride of Christ but also referred to as Christ Body which is a man's body. Is the Church male or female? This sems to be a contradiction. (00:42)
Women and Ordination by Joyce. A. Little, Ph.D - https://media.christendom.edu/1987/08/women-and-ordination/
Britney - Why did God create the tree of knowledge in the Garden of Eden? (11:27)
Grace - There was a home wedding between a Jewish person and a Catholic and they got special permission from the bishop. The marriage lasted 45 years and it is still going on. Also, who is Saint Leo? (17:56)
Richard - We just got our two infant children Baptized. We had to wait because of adoption papers. When we talk with our non-Catholic friends, they will ask why we waited if we believe as Catholics that infant baptism should happen right away. How should I respond? (26:57)
Patrick and Cyrus share a couple of Nasty Gram letters that they turned into songs (35:59)
 Jennifer (email) - The High Cost of Marriage (45:13)
Karen (email) - I wanted to get married in a place that was a little expensive

Patrick answers bold questions from callers, draws out wisdom on why the Church is called the Bride of Christ, reflects on the mystery of the Tree of Knowledge, and unpacks the rationale for infant baptism. Along the way, he weaves real-life stories about weddings and their expenses, even noting how modest celebrations often last longer in memory and in marriage. Ever the entertainer, Patrick reads complaint emails about tacos and transforms them into music, blending humor with genuine conversation.
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<ul>
<li>Scott - The Church is referred to as the bride of Christ but also referred to as Christ Body which is a man's body. Is the Church male or female? This sems to be a contradiction. (00:42)</li>
<li>Women and Ordination by Joyce. A. Little, Ph.D - <a href="https://media.christendom.edu/1987/08/women-and-ordination/">https://media.christendom.edu/1987/08/women-and-ordination/</a></li>
<li>Britney - Why did God create the tree of knowledge in the Garden of Eden? (11:27)</li>
<li>Grace - There was a home wedding between a Jewish person and a Catholic and they got special permission from the bishop. The marriage lasted 45 years and it is still going on. Also, who is Saint Leo? (17:56)</li>
<li>Richard - We just got our two infant children Baptized. We had to wait because of adoption papers. When we talk with our non-Catholic friends, they will ask why we waited if we believe as Catholics that infant baptism should happen right away. How should I respond? (26:57)</li>
<li>Patrick and Cyrus share a couple of Nasty Gram letters that they turned into songs (35:59)</li>
<li>&nbsp;Jennifer (email) - The High Cost of Marriage (45:13)</li>
<li>Karen (email) - I wanted to get married in a place that was a little expensive</li>
</ul>

The Patrick Madrid Show: April 28, 2026 - Hour 2

Mark (email) - I had an upsetting experience a

Ed - I went to a mass where they said John Pau

Break 

Nathan - Is the Palmarian Catholic Church in

Jesus - Do you have any tips on how to stay 

Phyllis - Priest at mass said he hoped that co

Tom - I'm not Catholic and I'm disturbed by 

Gabriela - Do you have advice for keeping my

Patrick begins with mariachi banter and Taco Tuesday antics, blending playful music with humorous listener feedback, before shifting into heartfelt stories of catchphrases and daily faith. He reads messages about noisy Mass-goers, extraordinary parish fees, oddball breakaway churches, and field calls where listeners recount walking out of services or grappling with moral confusion in their congregations. Encouragement and wit spill out as Patrick fields everything from parenting to parish politics, always keeping laughter and a sense of holy purpose at the center.

 
Patrick shares some of the MANY emails coming in from folks who love the Nasty Gram songs
Mark (email) - I had an upsetting experience at mass today and I was hoping for your perspective (06:32)
Ed - I went to a mass where they said John Paul II was the antichrist and I walked out too. Is it okay to talk politics and faith? (16:04)
Nathan – Is the Palmarian Catholic Church in Spain a valid church? (19:25)
Jesus – Do you have any tips on how to stay focused with distractions during mass? (25:04)
Phyllis - Priest at mass said he hoped that cops will stop killing black people. Many people left after that. (30:59)
Tom - I'm not Catholic and I’m disturbed by the sexualization of children. What can we do when it seems like clergy are on board with this in certain Christian sects? (39:27)
Gabriela – Do you have advice for keeping my kids catholic when they grow up. Where do I start? (48:28)

Patrick begins with mariachi banter and Taco Tuesday antics, blending playful music with humorous listener feedback, before shifting into heartfelt stories of catchphrases and daily faith. He reads messages about noisy Mass-goers, extraordinary parish fees, oddball breakaway churches, and field calls where listeners recount walking out of services or grappling with moral confusion in their congregations. Encouragement and wit spill out as Patrick fields everything from parenting to parish politics, always keeping laughter and a sense of holy purpose at the center.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Patrick shares some of the MANY emails coming in from folks who love the Nasty Gram songs</li>
<li>Mark (email) - I had an upsetting experience at mass today and I was hoping for your perspective (06:32)</li>
<li>Ed - I went to a mass where they said John Paul II was the antichrist and I walked out too. Is it okay to talk politics and faith? (16:04)</li>
<li>Nathan &ndash; Is the Palmarian Catholic Church in Spain a valid church? (19:25)</li>
<li>Jesus &ndash; Do you have any tips on how to stay focused with distractions during mass? (25:04)</li>
<li>Phyllis - Priest at mass said he hoped that cops will stop killing black people. Many people left after that. (30:59)</li>
<li>Tom - I'm not Catholic and I&rsquo;m disturbed by the sexualization of children. What can we do when it seems like clergy are on board with this in certain Christian sects? (39:27)</li>
<li>Gabriela &ndash; Do you have advice for keeping my kids catholic when they grow up. Where do I start? (48:28)</li>
</ul>

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