The Patrick Madrid Show: July 22, 2026 - Hour 2

Patrick tackles raw questions about addiction recovery, Catholic marriage, and moral quandaries, weaving stories of persistence and faith with gritty honesty. He threads practical suggestions with personal stories, from grasping the Church's nuanced teachings on separation to the gut-level anxiety of donating blood when privacy is uncertain. Listeners encounter a stream of resources, spiritual encouragement, and questions about priesthood, all unvarnished and immediate.   03:14 Seeking Catholic marriage advice 09:41 Overview of Catholic in Recovery 11:32 The importance of moderation 16:48 Discussing Sexual Desire and Modesty 21:45 Discussing IVF and baby showers 27:38 Returning to Church and Family Discussions 30:36 Discussing marriage validity in Church 33:39 Advice on living chastely before marriage 45:01 Concerns about genetic data use 46:14 Future possibilities of DNA technology 49:56 Discussing age requirement for priesthood