The Patrick Madrid Show: July 02, 2026 - Hour 2
The Patrick Madrid Show
Relevant Radio
4.8 • 590 Ratings
🗓️ 2 July 2026
⏱️ 51 minutes
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Summary
Patrick explores the enduring influence of Paul McCartney, reflecting on his Catholic background and the possibility of spiritual renewal as he marks his 84th birthday, then turns sharply to the upheaval sparked by the Society of St. Pius X preparing to ordain bishops against papal authority. Questions of obedience, tradition, and discord within Catholicism surface rapidly, paired with practical advice for those eager to learn apologetics, defend the faith, and understand scripture, Marian beliefs, and the Eucharist. From commentary on cultural icons to heated debate about schism and church unity, Patrick blends concern, encouragement, and a persistent appeal for deeper knowledge.
- Michele (email) - I hear that there are some Muslims who have converted to Catholicism or at least Christianity. Is it possible to find these converts and have them on your show? (04:25)
- Ana (email) - Some of us are confused about Pope Leo warning of the ordination of bishops in the Society of Pius X. Why is there a group of bishops doing this? What is the purpose or objective of this society? Why don't these bishops follow the usual, formal route of Catholic bishops? (07:45)
- Noel - Pope Benedict lifted the Excommunications of SSPX. Liberal Catholic Churches are more in schism than the SSPX. (22:45)
- Luis (email) - What Catholic apologetics resources and study advice would you recommend for a father and his 13-year-old daughter who is rapidly diving into the Catechism to defend the faith? (38:56)
- Cheryl (email) - 1. When reading scripture, I almost always want to know what it really means - the context, and so on. Do you have an online commentary to recommend?
2. A dear friend is 60, and was Catholic until about 15 years ago. Now she attends a Covenant church more often than not. There are three things the Church believes that she finds barriers to her being Catholic - and she'd like to more fully understand the Church's stand: 1 Mary being sinless and 2 the Eucharist being not just a symbol, and if it is really Jesus, why is it only through a Catholic priest that that can be achieved. Along with this, she feels like praying to the Blessed Sacrament is a form of idolatry. (46:55)
(Originally Aired on 06/18/2026)
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| 0:00.0 | Compelling insights, unpredictable conversations, |
| 0:12.7 | encouragement for your day. |
| 0:14.7 | It's the Patrick Madrid show on Relevant Radio. |
| 0:18.2 | I thought, well, we'll do something. |
| 0:20.4 | We'll do something. And the alternative was for me to retire at the age of, what, 29 or something. |
| 0:27.6 | I didn't think it was retirement age. |
| 0:29.6 | I thought, well, you know, I'm not going to just retire and just say, oh, I was a beetle. |
| 0:33.6 | Remember me all my life? |
| 0:35.6 | Because I'm interested in life. I'm interested in contemporary music. I want to |
| 0:40.7 | be involved. So I've kept going. And one or two things have worked out very well, you know. |
| 0:47.3 | But at least I had the faith to try. Yeah, that's Paul McCartney. |
| 0:53.9 | 84 years old today. Isn't that amazing, Cyrus? Paul McCartney. 84 years old today. |
| 0:55.8 | Isn't that amazing, Cyrus? |
| 0:58.0 | I've kept going. |
| 0:59.7 | Yes, you have, sir. |
| 1:02.0 | What was he like two years old when he joined the Beatles? |
| 1:04.7 | He must have been, right? |
| 1:06.5 | So he was born in 1942, and I guess he met John Lennon when he was about 15 or so, when |
| 1:14.9 | Paul McCartney was about 15, and then everything else is history. |
| 1:19.1 | It's just amazing. |
| 1:21.3 | So, happy birthday. |
| 1:23.3 | He is a baptized Catholic. |
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