Patrick continues his conversation with Maria 

Break

Cheryl - What is a good book or comment to hel

Bill - Respectfully disagrees about attendin

Sam - What is the difference between Ascension

Bill - What do you think about the FSSP?

Patrick welcomes listeners to a heartfelt hour as callers share stories of faith, struggle, and decision-making in the face of family tension and serious illness. Deep emotions unfold as Maria expresses her pain about doing what she believes is right even when it threatens closeness with loved ones, while Cheryl seeks guidance on inviting her ailing brother back to prayer and church. Patrick offers scriptural encouragement and personal conviction about living with integrity, encouraging listeners to trust that even when faithfulness feels isolating, God walks with them through heartache.

 
Patrick continues his conversation with Maria from the end of the last hour about attending non-Catholic church services (01:44)
Cheryl - What is a good book or comment to help my brother return to the faith? He is 70 and his health is failing. (20:22)
Bill – Respectfully disagrees about attending non-Catholic services. (24:07)
Sam - What is the difference between Ascension and Assumption? (42:00)
Bill - What do you think about the FSSP? (44:28)

Originally Aired on 09-09-2026

Patrick welcomes listeners to a heartfelt hour as callers share stories of faith, struggle, and decision-making in the face of family tension and serious illness. Deep emotions unfold as Maria expresses her pain about doing what she believes is right even when it threatens closeness with loved ones, while Cheryl seeks guidance on inviting her ailing brother back to prayer and church. Patrick offers scriptural encouragement and personal conviction about living with integrity, encouraging listeners to trust that even when faithfulness feels isolating, God walks with them through heartache.
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<ul>
<li>Patrick continues his conversation with Maria from the end of the last hour about attending non-Catholic church services (01:44)</li>
<li>Cheryl - What is a good book or comment to help my brother return to the faith? He is 70 and his health is failing. (20:22)</li>
<li>Bill &ndash; Respectfully disagrees about attending non-Catholic services. (24:07)</li>
<li>Sam - What is the difference between Ascension and Assumption? (42:00)</li>
<li>Bill - What do you think about the FSSP? (44:28)</li>
</ul>
Originally Aired on 09-09-2026

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The Patrick Madrid Show: October 08, 2026 - Hour 2

Patrick recommends the book, "No Contact"

Paul - I am reading a book about sacred music

Maria - Some prayers say in Baptism, "we die

Ron - How do I deal with the rebaptism of my t

Dave - Is it wrong for me to go on pilgrimage 

Maria - I think that not attending the service

Patrick explores questions about liturgical music, explains theological nuances in the sacraments and the creed, and provides heartfelt advice to callers wrestling with difficult family situations, especially around faith, baptism, and participation in non-Catholic ceremonies. Throughout, Patrick highlights real-life struggles with faith, generational divides, and the challenge of holding fast to Catholic principles amidst pressure to conform.

 
Patrick recommends the book, “No Contact” by Noelle Mering. Here’s Drew Mariani talking to Noelle Mering: https://relevantradio.com/2026/07/going-no-contact-with-noelle-mering/ (03:26)
Paul - I am reading a book about sacred music. When Vatican II talks about Latin and Gregorian chant, are churches going against the Church when they don't use these? (13:15)
Maria - Some prayers say in Baptism, “we die with Christ”. What does that mean? (21:56)
Ron - How do I deal with the rebaptism of my teenage granddaughter? (27:29)
Melodye (email) - Grandparents should attend the baptism to show love and keep family peace, even if they disagree, because that moment happens only once and staying away risks lasting estrangement.
Dave - Is it wrong for me to go on pilgrimage versus spending the money to help people in my community? (40:34)
Maria - I think that not attending the service gives the impression you don't care about the family. (46:51)

Originally Aired on 09-09-2026

Patrick explores questions about liturgical music, explains theological nuances in the sacraments and the creed, and provides heartfelt advice to callers wrestling with difficult family situations, especially around faith, baptism, and participation in non-Catholic ceremonies. Throughout, Patrick highlights real-life struggles with faith, generational divides, and the challenge of holding fast to Catholic principles amidst pressure to conform.
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<ul>
<li>Patrick recommends the book, &ldquo;No Contact&rdquo; by Noelle Mering. Here&rsquo;s Drew Mariani talking to Noelle Mering: <a href="https://relevantradio.com/2026/07/going-no-contact-with-noelle-mering/">https://relevantradio.com/2026/07/going-no-contact-with-noelle-mering/</a> (03:26)</li>
<li>Paul - I am reading a book about sacred music. When Vatican II talks about Latin and Gregorian chant, are churches going against the Church when they don't use these? (13:15)</li>
<li>Maria - Some prayers say in Baptism, &ldquo;we die with Christ&rdquo;. What does that mean? (21:56)</li>
<li>Ron - How do I deal with the rebaptism of my teenage granddaughter? (27:29)</li>
<li>Melodye (email) - Grandparents should attend the baptism to show love and keep family peace, even if they disagree, because that moment happens only once and staying away risks lasting estrangement.</li>
<li>Dave - Is it wrong for me to go on pilgrimage versus spending the money to help people in my community? (40:34)</li>
<li>Maria - I think that not attending the service gives the impression you don't care about the family. (46:51)</li>
</ul>
Originally Aired on 09-09-2026

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 08, 2026 - Hour 1

Bethany - I just want to say that not being ab

Bella - I am a Orthodox Christian. What is the

Kristin - I don't think that there is always a

Break 

Christine - My 20-year-old son asked me why I 

Rick - In CCC 2675, it talks about Mary and he

Mary Ellen - What is the difference between di

Joseph - The Sacrament of marriage cannot be

George - What happens if I don't know if I hav

Vito - Are there any stigmatics in modern day 

Patrick welcomes heartfelt calls from listeners grappling with faith, family boundaries, and spiritual renewal, highlighting moments of encouragement, struggle, and reconciliation. The episode features personal testimonies on loving family members while holding to Catholic convictions, overcoming anxiety through surrender to God, and the transformative power of persistent prayer. Questions about confession, intercessory prayer, church teachings, and authentic friendship in Christ surface throughout, offering listeners both comfort and clarity rooted in biblical wisdom.

 
Bethany - I just want to say that not being able to attend these weddings is the right decision. You will find friends in people that will respect your decisions. (00:30)
Bella - I am an Orthodox Christian. What is the difference if the son is getting married and they both believe in Jesus Christ? Where is the sin here? (10:09)
Kristin - I don't think that there is always a risk of not attending a wedding of a family member. I think that kids will appreciate the true witness eventually. (15:08)
Christine - My 20-year-old son asked me why I need to go to a priest for Confession? How can I answer my son's question in a relevant way? (20:42)
Why Confess Your Sins to a Fellow Sinner? - https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/why-confess-your-sins-to-a-fellow
Rick - In CCC 2675, it talks about Mary and her cooperation with the Holy Spirit as an intercessor. How do I explain this to my non-Catholic family members? (27:51)
Mary Ellen - What is the difference between diocesan and religious order priests? (32:56)
Joseph – The Sacrament of marriage cannot be replicated, so we should honor it (39:03)
George - What happens if I don't know if I have any sins when I go to confession? (45:39)
Vito - Are there any stigmatics in modern day times? (48:41)

Originally Aired on 09-09-2026

Patrick welcomes heartfelt calls from listeners grappling with faith, family boundaries, and spiritual renewal, highlighting moments of encouragement, struggle, and reconciliation. The episode features personal testimonies on loving family members while holding to Catholic convictions, overcoming anxiety through surrender to God, and the transformative power of persistent prayer. Questions about confession, intercessory prayer, church teachings, and authentic friendship in Christ surface throughout, offering listeners both comfort and clarity rooted in biblical wisdom.
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<ul>
<li>Bethany - I just want to say that not being able to attend these weddings is the right decision. You will find friends in people that will respect your decisions. (00:30)</li>
<li>Bella - I am an Orthodox Christian. What is the difference if the son is getting married and they both believe in Jesus Christ? Where is the sin here? (10:09)</li>
<li>Kristin - I don't think that there is always a risk of not attending a wedding of a family member. I think that kids will appreciate the true witness eventually. (15:08)</li>
<li>Christine - My 20-year-old son asked me why I need to go to a priest for Confession? How can I answer my son's question in a relevant way? (20:42)</li>
<li>Why Confess Your Sins to a Fellow Sinner? - <a href="https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/why-confess-your-sins-to-a-fellow">https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/why-confess-your-sins-to-a-fellow</a></li>
<li>Rick - In CCC 2675, it talks about Mary and her cooperation with the Holy Spirit as an intercessor. How do I explain this to my non-Catholic family members? (27:51)</li>
<li>Mary Ellen - What is the difference between diocesan and religious order priests? (32:56)</li>
<li>Joseph &ndash; The Sacrament of marriage cannot be replicated, so we should honor it (39:03)</li>
<li>George - What happens if I don't know if I have any sins when I go to confession? (45:39)</li>
<li>Vito - Are there any stigmatics in modern day times? (48:41)</li>
</ul>
Originally Aired on 09-09-2026

The Patrick Madrid Show: October 08, 2026 - Hour 3

Audio: Once kids get smart phones, family life

Audio: just because everyone is doing it doesn

Todd - Smart phone: I challenge you to switch 

Liz - We are a family of smart phone holdouts 

Break 1

Melissa - A counselor told me that I should ge

Jorge - From where I come from, we didn't have

Jessica - Smart phones: Somethings that helped

Break 2

Gloria - Smart phone: I set parameters for my 

Marie - I have teenager and a preteen. I total

Andrew - I am a parent of 6 kids. I struggle w

John - My college age son argues that killing 

Patrick brings the smartphone struggle front and center, questioning why tech and social media seem to influence children more than their own families. Parents call in with raw confessions, regrets, and inventive solutions, from holding out on smartphones to battling the sneaky ways kids get around controls, while stories of bikes, banana seats, and even Maseratis bring humor and a touch of nostalgia to the mix. Rules, boundaries, and values collide with modern tech, leaving listeners weighing connection, safety, and family sanity in a world where a phone can change everything.

 
Audio: Once kids get smart phones, family life turns into a fight over screen time . . . - https://x.com/drantbradley/status/2012876836502405511 (00:23)
Audio: just because everyone is doing it doesn’t mean your kids should do it too - https://x.com/modernxdad/status/2015262851414544684 (02:21)
Todd - Smart phone: I challenge you to switch to a flip phone and have kids watch Gun Smoke (09:14)
Liz - We are a family of smart phone holdouts, and we gave our kids flip phones and my kids don't care. (10:25)
Melissa - A counselor told me that I should get my kid a phone so she could feel more part of other kids' social circles. That was the beginning of the end. (19:36)
Jorge - From where I come from, we didn't have TVs. I think I can enjoy the benefit of learning without it. I compare the TVs of yesterday to the phone today. (23:29)
Jessica - Smart phones: Somethings that helped me prolong the eventuality of kids getting a phone was a straight A report card. (29:09)
Gloria - Smart phone: I set parameters for my kids. My children wanted them at a young age. I did a lot of research before getting them phones. We used a lot of the parental controls available. I think it is working out. (34:14)
Marie - I have a teenager and a preteen. I totally agree with Patrick. My 10-year-old hacked my iPad and removed restrictions. (40:27)
Andrew - I am a parent of 6 kids. I struggle with how smart phones can lead to the sin of envy. (44:31)
John - My college age son argues that killing in video games is moral and I argue it is not. Can you help me? (49:02)

Originally Aired on 01-29-2026

Patrick brings the smartphone struggle front and center, questioning why tech and social media seem to influence children more than their own families. Parents call in with raw confessions, regrets, and inventive solutions, from holding out on smartphones to battling the sneaky ways kids get around controls, while stories of bikes, banana seats, and even Maseratis bring humor and a touch of nostalgia to the mix. Rules, boundaries, and values collide with modern tech, leaving listeners weighing connection, safety, and family sanity in a world where a phone can change everything.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Audio: Once kids get smart phones, family life turns into a fight over screen time . . . - <a href="https://x.com/drantbradley/status/2012876836502405511?s=46&amp;t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ">https://x.com/drantbradley/status/2012876836502405511</a>&nbsp;(00:23)</li>
<li>Audio: just because everyone is doing it doesn&rsquo;t mean your kids should do it too - <a href="https://x.com/modernxdad/status/2015262851414544684?s=46&amp;t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ">https://x.com/modernxdad/status/2015262851414544684</a> (02:21)</li>
<li>Todd - Smart phone: I challenge you to switch to a flip phone and have kids watch Gun Smoke (09:14)</li>
<li>Liz - We are a family of smart phone holdouts, and we gave our kids flip phones and my kids don't care. (10:25)</li>
<li>Melissa - A counselor told me that I should get my kid a phone so she could feel more part of other kids' social circles. That was the beginning of the end. (19:36)</li>
<li>Jorge - From where I come from, we didn't have TVs. I think I can enjoy the benefit of learning without it. I compare the TVs of yesterday to the phone today. (23:29)</li>
<li>Jessica - Smart phones: Somethings that helped me prolong the eventuality of kids getting a phone was a straight A report card. (29:09)</li>
<li>Gloria - Smart phone: I set parameters for my kids. My children wanted them at a young age. I did a lot of research before getting them phones. We used a lot of the parental controls available. I think it is working out. (34:14)</li>
<li>Marie - I have a teenager and a preteen. I totally agree with Patrick. My 10-year-old hacked my iPad and removed restrictions. (40:27)</li>
<li>Andrew - I am a parent of 6 kids. I struggle with how smart phones can lead to the sin of envy. (44:31)</li>
<li>John - My college age son argues that killing in video games is moral and I argue it is not. Can you help me? (49:02)</li>
</ul>
Originally Aired on 01-29-2026

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