The Patrick Madrid Show: January 27, 2026 - Hour 1

Patrick blends faith with everyday life as he addresses listener questions about free will, godparent requirements, the meaning and impact of political symbols, and cultural diversity in America. He responds directly, weaving in personal stories about his Mexican heritage and insights on topical issues like immigration, the MAGA hat debate, and AI consciousness as Catholic teaching meets current events, humor, and honest perspective in a conversation that never stays in one lane.   Jurek (email) – I listen to you program and the point you making is not to bring politics into religion, but yet that's what you are doing, quoting politicians, presidents etc. (00:48) Email – Make America White Again (07:31) Even (email) – In what way was Mary free? (22:06) Preston (email) – Is it sinful to use action figures to make a Nativity Scene? (30:53) Daniel (email) - I understand that Mary still retained free will, that she could have sinned and made wrong choices, but didn't. Would it be wrong of me to think that the super abundance of graces poured out upon her essentially prevented her from sinning, from resisting God's will for her? (37:37) Email – Why do some churches allow couples who are living together out of wedlock to be godparents? (41:59) Cordilla (email) – What happens if A.I. becomes self-aware (48:54)