Patrick shares a true story of the time when an ex-Catholic woman scolded him about the Catholic Church, but eventually revealed the true reasons why she hated the Church.

In a fantastic twist, that conversation that Patrick thought had ended in a complete disaster turned out to be the very thing she needed and resulted in her returning to her faith.

Patrick shares a true story of the time when an ex-Catholic woman scolded him about the Catholic Church, but eventually revealed the true reasons why she hated the Church.
In a fantastic twist, that conversation that Patrick thought had ended in a complete disaster turned out to be the very thing she needed and resulted in her returning to her faith.

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The Unbelievable Conversion Story Of The Woman Who Told Patrick Why She REALLY Hates The Catholic Church

Audio: 9/11 Montage from Glen Beck 

Audio: Compilation of historical 9/11 footage 

Break 

Audio: Brooke Jackana's last voicemail to her

Audio: 9/11 calls on 9/11 

Jeff - We need to remember there was a 4th pla

Audio: Flight 93 call from flight attendant Ce

Audio: Katrina Mario's husband Kenny was a f

Audio: Patricia Smith was only a toddler when 

Anne Marie - I lived through 9/11 and could se

Val - My son was an air traffic controller on 

Patrick Madrid opens this episode on the 25th anniversary of September 11th with a poignant audio montage that brings listeners back to the shock, loss, and bravery witnessed on that tragic day. First-hand stories from callers, along with Patrick’s own vivid memories, blend the immediacy of lived experience with the enduring grief and resilience that shaped a nation. Patrick reflects on how 9/11 changed the collective soul of Americans, highlights the acts of selfless courage, and keeps alive the importance of remembering the victims and the faith that sustained so many during those dark hours.

 
Audio: 9/11 Montage from Glen Beck - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6_LcD4WRlA
Audio: Compilation of historical 9/11 footage (The raw clips themselves were filmed by various news crews and bystanders on September 11, 2001) - https://x.com/SlimWiggy/status/2092095340744671362 (05:41)
Audio: Brooke Jackan’s last voicemail to her family - https://x.com/realredsd/status/2097117791526490594/video/1?s=46 (18:18)
Audio: 9/11 calls on 9/11 - https://x.com/realredsd/status/2097119687477735824/video/1?s=46 (19:57)
Jeff - We need to remember there was a 4th plane headed for the White House that was taken over by people and crashed in Pennsylvania. Also, the people in New Brunswick Canada took care of stranded Americans. (22:16)
Audio: Flight 93 call from flight attendant CeeCee Lyels -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo7VbSMECg4 (26:00)
Audio: Katrina Mario’s husband Kenny was a fireman on 911 and he kissed his kids goodbye  - https://x.com/Francin28577060/status/2098096388324413542?s=20 (27:44)
 , NYPD Officer Moira Smith, was killed helping guide people out of the south tower on 911 - https://x.com/NY1/status/2098154270562431429/video/1?s=46 (30:05)
Anne Marie - I lived through 9/11 and could see people jumping from the top of the World Trade Center (37:26)
Val - My son was an air traffic controller on 9/11 and he was told that all planes would divert to the nearest airports. (41:20)

Patrick Madrid opens this episode on the 25th anniversary of September 11th with a poignant audio montage that brings listeners back to the shock, loss, and bravery witnessed on that tragic day. First-hand stories from callers, along with Patrick&rsquo;s own vivid memories, blend the immediacy of lived experience with the enduring grief and resilience that shaped a nation. Patrick reflects on how 9/11 changed the collective soul of Americans, highlights the acts of selfless courage, and keeps alive the importance of remembering the victims and the faith that sustained so many during those dark hours.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Audio: 9/11 Montage from Glen Beck - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6_LcD4WRlA">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6_LcD4WRlA</a></li>
<li>Audio: Compilation of historical 9/11 footage (The raw clips themselves were filmed by various news crews and bystanders on September 11, 2001) - <a href="https://x.com/SlimWiggy/status/2092095340744671362">https://x.com/SlimWiggy/status/2092095340744671362</a> (05:41)</li>
<li>Audio: Brooke Jackan&rsquo;s last voicemail to her family - <a href="https://x.com/realredsd/status/2097117791526490594/video/1?s=46">https://x.com/realredsd/status/2097117791526490594/video/1?s=46</a> (18:18)</li>
<li>Audio: 9/11 calls on 9/11 - <a href="https://x.com/realredsd/status/2097119687477735824/video/1?s=46">https://x.com/realredsd/status/2097119687477735824/video/1?s=46</a> (19:57)</li>
<li>Jeff - We need to remember there was a 4th plane headed for the White House that was taken over by people and crashed in Pennsylvania. Also, the people in New Brunswick Canada took care of stranded Americans. (22:16)</li>
<li>Audio: Flight 93 call from flight attendant CeeCee Lyels - &nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo7VbSMECg4">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo7VbSMECg4</a> (26:00)</li>
<li>Audio: Katrina Mario&rsquo;s husband Kenny was a fireman on 911 and he kissed his kids goodbye &nbsp;- <a href="https://links.us1.defend.egress.com/Warning?crId=6aa300a2d11a6fe42553c918&amp;Domain=relevantradio.com&amp;Threat=eNpzrShJLcpLzAEADmkDRA%3D%3D&amp;Lang=en&amp;@OriginalLink=x.com&amp;Base64Url=eNoFwsENgCAMAMCNbG0LFBPDzz0IH32IhNbE8c3d6T5sA_iW9txwzNrb1UlDShgRzKu_BoRZMUdWZRJZOQgV2wl_VPsReA%3D%3D">https://x.com/Francin28577060/status/2098096388324413542?s=20</a> (27:44)</li>
<li>&nbsp;, NYPD Officer Moira Smith, was killed helping guide people out of the south tower on 911 - <a href="https://x.com/NY1/status/2098154270562431429/video/1?s=46">https://x.com/NY1/status/2098154270562431429/video/1?s=46</a> (30:05)</li>
<li>Anne Marie - I lived through 9/11 and could see people jumping from the top of the World Trade Center (37:26)</li>
<li>Val - My son was an air traffic controller on 9/11 and he was told that all planes would divert to the nearest airports. (41:20)</li>
</ul>

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

Audio: British 911 survivor Janice Brooks, who

Anita - I was living in England on 9/11 and re

Kathleen - I was in San Francisco and on my 

Michael - I was a NYC police officer during 

Cathy - I was outside close to the Pentagon on

Break

Audio: San Francisco flight attendant Betty On

Patty - I am overwhelmed by how many firefight

Muriel - I worked at the World Financial Cente

Kathleen - I was working at an Air National Gu

Samuel - I really appreciate the conversation 

John - I was across the river, and my parish l

Audio: Palestinians CELEBRATED

Clare - My husband and I were in different sta

Francis - I was a flight attendant for America

Emotional testimonies pour in from survivors, first responders, and everyday people who recall the shock, fear, and community spirit that rose up in the aftermath of 9/11, sharing honest conversations about vulnerability, patriotism, and the enduring need for hope and prayer. Patrick highlights the complexities of grief, the heroism of those on the front lines, and the lasting lessons that continue to shape hearts and inspire renewed devotion.

 
Audio: British 911 survivor Janice Brooks, who escaped from the 84th floor of the South Tower, describes what it was like inside the building when United Airlines Flight 175 struck - https://x.com/Independent/status/2098125209576280365/video/1?s=46 (00:08)
Anita - I was living in England on 9/11 and remember a phone call from my daughter that day. (02:11)
Kathleen – I was in San Francisco and on my way to mass. I immediately thought it was an accident. At work we were all watching. I always go to Mass on this day.  (06:45)
Michael – I was a NYC police officer during 9/11. (11:37)
Cathy - I was outside close to the Pentagon on 9/11. I heard an explosion. (15:43)
Audio: San Francisco flight attendant Betty Ong remembered as 9/11 hero https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-5krYFvrdY (18:31)
Patty - I am overwhelmed by how many firefighters died and also the volunteers that came who died. (21:53)
Muriel - I worked at the World Financial Center. The bus could not get through and stopped by Battery Park. Driver said there was a fire at the Trade Center. Police also stopped me and I thought he was being overzealous, so I went anyway. (25:32)
Kathleen - I was working at an Air National Guard base. We had police in Detroit there that day. We turned on TV, which is not something done at military base. Police raced back to check situation there. (28:44)
Samuel - I really appreciate the conversation about 9/11. I am only 29 was only 4-years-old and in preschool. I am part of the last generation of people who remember. (33:02)
John - I was across the river, and my parish lost a few members. Comment on dancing in the streets. I lost touch with a person because of this. (39:01)
Audio: Palestinians CELEBRATED - https://x.com/michaeldickson/status/2098322789153268122 (41:36)
Clare - My husband and I were in different states that day. I remember some people took advantage of the situation and increased gas prices (43:43)
Francis - I was a flight attendant for American Airlines and did flight 77's route. I saw how this ruined people's lives. People I knew were on Pentagon flight. I had friends who were working that day. Were scattered after this. (47:45)

Emotional testimonies pour in from survivors, first responders, and everyday people who recall the shock, fear, and community spirit that rose up in the aftermath of 9/11, sharing honest conversations about vulnerability, patriotism, and the enduring need for hope and prayer. Patrick highlights the complexities of grief, the heroism of those on the front lines, and the lasting lessons that continue to shape hearts and inspire renewed devotion.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Audio: British 911 survivor Janice Brooks, who escaped from the 84th floor of the South Tower, describes what it was like inside the building when United Airlines Flight 175 struck - <a href="https://x.com/Independent/status/2098125209576280365/video/1?s=46">https://x.com/Independent/status/2098125209576280365/video/1?s=46</a> (00:08)</li>
<li>Anita - I was living in England on 9/11 and remember a phone call from my daughter that day. (02:11)</li>
<li>Kathleen &ndash; I was in San Francisco and on my way to mass. I immediately thought it was an accident. At work we were all watching. I always go to Mass on this day. &nbsp;(06:45)</li>
<li>Michael &ndash; I was a NYC police officer during 9/11. (11:37)</li>
<li>Cathy - I was outside close to the Pentagon on 9/11. I heard an explosion. (15:43)</li>
<li>Audio: San Francisco flight attendant Betty Ong remembered as 9/11 hero <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-5krYFvrdY">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-5krYFvrdY</a> (18:31)</li>
<li>Patty - I am overwhelmed by how many firefighters died and also the volunteers that came who died. (21:53)</li>
<li>Muriel - I worked at the World Financial Center. The bus could not get through and stopped by Battery Park. Driver said there was a fire at the Trade Center. Police also stopped me and I thought he was being overzealous, so I went anyway. (25:32)</li>
<li>Kathleen - I was working at an Air National Guard base. We had police in Detroit there that day. We turned on TV, which is not something done at military base. Police raced back to check situation there. (28:44)</li>
<li>Samuel - I really appreciate the conversation about 9/11. I am only 29 was only 4-years-old and in preschool. I am part of the last generation of people who remember. (33:02)</li>
<li>John - I was across the river, and my parish lost a few members. Comment on dancing in the streets. I lost touch with a person because of this. (39:01)</li>
<li>Audio: Palestinians CELEBRATED - <a href="https://x.com/michaeldickson/status/2098322789153268122">https://x.com/michaeldickson/status/2098322789153268122</a> (41:36)</li>
<li>Clare - My husband and I were in different states that day. I remember some people took advantage of the situation and increased gas prices (43:43)</li>
<li>Francis - I was a flight attendant for American Airlines and did flight 77's route. I saw how this ruined people's lives. People I knew were on Pentagon flight. I had friends who were working that day. Were scattered after this. (47:45)</li>
</ul>

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

Audio: Montage of 9/11 phone calls 

Joe - I was in Fort Lauderdale that morning

Katie - I really appreciate this program. I ap

Rolando - I wanted to say that a war veteran s

Audio: What happened on 911 

Mark - Is the Muslim religion a religion of pe

Jamie - I was pregnant and my son was born 2 m

Ian - This event influenced my life, even thou

Audio: Adam Carolla's Land Acknowledgement

Mary - I was starting a new job at my local hi

Michael - Not a US citizen. I was in Germany a

Matthew - We have to reflect on what we learne

Gabbie - I was getting ready to go to work and

Michelle - I want to remember John O'Neill who

Patrick Madrid reflects on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with heartfelt honesty, sharing personal memories, the enduring aftermath, and the faith that helps people endure tragedy. Callers from different walks of life recount where they were, how the events reshaped their lives, and moments when they turned back to prayer, confession, and faith in the face of suffering. In this hour, gratitude mingles with loss and questions about faith and unity in a changed world, while stories of courage, spiritual renewal, and raw emotion unfold.

 
Audio: Montage of 9/11 phone calls - https://x.com/SECNAV/status/2098371340684206469 (00:09)
Joe - I was in Fort Lauderdale that morning. I remember being turned away from the airport and wasn't sure when I could get home. (03:05)
Katie - I really appreciate this program. I appreciate the firsthand accounts I am hearing. This day personally affected me. I was raised Catholic but away from Church. This day tipped the scale for me coming back to faith. (06:42)
Rolando - I wanted to say that a war veteran saved people from Morgan Stanley. He was in the South Tower. He told people to get at out and go down the stairs. People were singing God Bless America. He ran back in to get more people.  (08:51)
Patrick shares some of the many emails received during the show today
Audio: What happened on 911 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGXrZsX_1fU (18:36)
Mark - Is the Muslim religion a religion of peace or a religion of making problems? What is your perspective? (23:52)
Jamie - I was pregnant and my son was born 2 months later. Now he is working at cyber security. (32:36)
Ian - This event influenced my life, even though I was born after. I am active-duty US Military and can share some little-known facts about Flight 893. (35:16)
Audio: Adam Carolla’s Land Acknowledgement - https://x.com/overton_news/status/2097831715200700801?s=20 (39:04)
Mary - I was starting a new job at my local high school. We ran a day care for teens moms at the high school in Aurora, IL. We wanted to calm moms worried about their babies. Now those babies are young adults. (40:02)
Michael - Not a US citizen. I was in Germany and at a conference. It felt eerie. (43:42)
Matthew - We have to reflect on what we learned, and what is it that makes us weak and susceptible? How can we turn the culture away from evil, abortion, contraception, etc? (46:27)
Gabbie - I was getting ready to go to work and saw this on TV. I was working for a Catholic Tour company.  (47:59)
Michelle - I want to remember John O'Neill who worked for the FBI, he was the head of security of the Twin Towers, he knew something big was going to happen. He started this investigation on Al-Qaeda (49:31)

Patrick Madrid reflects on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with heartfelt honesty, sharing personal memories, the enduring aftermath, and the faith that helps people endure tragedy. Callers from different walks of life recount where they were, how the events reshaped their lives, and moments when they turned back to prayer, confession, and faith in the face of suffering. In this hour, gratitude mingles with loss and questions about faith and unity in a changed world, while stories of courage, spiritual renewal, and raw emotion unfold.
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Audio: Montage of 9/11 phone calls - <a href="https://x.com/SECNAV/status/2098371340684206469">https://x.com/SECNAV/status/2098371340684206469</a> (00:09)</li>
<li>Joe - I was in Fort Lauderdale that morning. I remember being turned away from the airport and wasn't sure when I could get home. (03:05)</li>
<li>Katie - I really appreciate this program. I appreciate the firsthand accounts I am hearing. This day personally affected me. I was raised Catholic but away from Church. This day tipped the scale for me coming back to faith. (06:42)</li>
<li>Rolando - I wanted to say that a war veteran saved people from Morgan Stanley. He was in the South Tower. He told people to get at out and go down the stairs. People were singing God Bless America. He ran back in to get more people. &nbsp;(08:51)</li>
<li>Patrick shares some of the many emails received during the show today</li>
<li>Audio: What happened on 911 - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGXrZsX_1fU">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGXrZsX_1fU</a> (18:36)</li>
<li>Mark - Is the Muslim religion a religion of peace or a religion of making problems? What is your perspective? (23:52)</li>
<li>Jamie - I was pregnant and my son was born 2 months later. Now he is working at cyber security. (32:36)</li>
<li>Ian - This event influenced my life, even though I was born after. I am active-duty US Military and can share some little-known facts about Flight 893. (35:16)</li>
<li>Audio: Adam Carolla&rsquo;s Land Acknowledgement - <a href="https://x.com/overton_news/status/2097831715200700801?s=20">https://x.com/overton_news/status/2097831715200700801?s=20</a> (39:04)</li>
<li>Mary - I was starting a new job at my local high school. We ran a day care for teens moms at the high school in Aurora, IL. We wanted to calm moms worried about their babies. Now those babies are young adults. (40:02)</li>
<li>Michael - Not a US citizen. I was in Germany and at a conference. It felt eerie. (43:42)</li>
<li>Matthew - We have to reflect on what we learned, and what is it that makes us weak and susceptible? How can we turn the culture away from evil, abortion, contraception, etc? (46:27)</li>
<li>Gabbie - I was getting ready to go to work and saw this on TV. I was working for a Catholic Tour company. &nbsp;(47:59)</li>
<li>Michelle - I want to remember John O'Neill who worked for the FBI, he was the head of security of the Twin Towers, he knew something big was going to happen. He started this investigation on Al-Qaeda (49:31)</li>
</ul>

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

The Unbelievable Conversion Story Of The Woman Who Told Patrick Why She REALLY Hates The Catholic Church

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