The Patrick Madrid Show: April 30, 2025 - Hour 2

Patrick highlights major changes affecting students—like New York’s new ban on smartphones in schools—and explains why protecting kids from digital dangers matters right now. He discusses questions about faith, confession, and challenging church topics, and responds to thoughtful calls from young listeners about the papal conclave and receiving Holy Communion in heaven. If you care about strong decision-making for your family, Catholic values, or finding encouragement in your faith life, Patrick delivers valuable insight you can use today. Stay tuned and keep moving forward with informed choices and lasting values.   New York Bans Smartphones in Schools, Joining National Movement (00:34) Jim - What will happen to my elderly father with dementia if he is unable to receive last rites because of his dementia? (06:39) Therese (8-years-old) - How long does it take to choose a pope and what is the process? How many times can they vote in a single day? (13:08) Norman - What do you think of women pastors in the Protestant Church? (19:13) Harvey (8-years-old) - Do we still receive communion in heaven? (23:20) Todd - What do you think of the movies, 'Conclave', and the Netflix movie 'Two Popes'? (27:18) Laura - Does the Church allow the use of birth control for medical reasons as long as you are not using it to not get pregnant? (31:52) Cody - I heard a priest say that there would be cheating in the Conclave. How do I respond someone who says he hopes we don't go backward with the next pope? (35:17) Anne - I know someone who is dying and he is a fallen away Catholic. How can I talk with him about coming back into the Church? (41:54) Deidra - I sometimes think about being a Catholic. Did Jesus have His own power or did he get everything from the Father? (46:19) Alice - What is a good book can I give a 16-year-old who receiving confirmation? (49:25)