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

Patrick welcomes callers eager for advice on keeping Catholic faith alive in their families, sharing practical wisdom on parenting, prayer, and bringing Catholic identity into daily life, especially for those feeling isolated in a secular culture. During the episode, Patrick addresses hard questions about abortion, capital punishment, and helping loved ones who’ve become disillusioned with other Christian traditions. Recommended apologetics resources and personal stories appear throughout, offering listeners encouragement rooted in genuine experience.   Omar - I need some advice to raise my children. No one in my family practices their faith. What can I do? (00:42) Christian (email) – Please recommend just five books for someone who wants to study and become a better Catholic apologist like you? (16:46) Rick - Is capital punishment on the same level as abortion? Do some people believe that it’s ok? (24:46) Tim - My 3 kids and I love your CD (32:34) Dave - Two of my nieces are Amish and are asking me for advice. I feel this is an opportunity for me to introduce them to the Catholic faith. What can I do? (39:09) Jose - I have a situation in my parish going on between a married couple at my church going through a divorce. The wife is a catechist that will teach my kids. Should she step down? (47:22)