The Patrick Madrid Show: March 04, 2026 - Hour 1

Patrick points out that religious talk radio just overtook country music in popularity across the U.S, and ponders why interest in faith conversations rises while more Americans identify as non-religious.   Religion Passes Country As America’s Most Common Radio Format (05:26) Over the past 35 years, the percentage of Americans who claim to be "non-religious" has increased by over 260% (14:26) Audio: Boys need their moms, and moms need their boys – young man realizes his mom will always see him as that little boy – https://x.com/eveforamerica/status/2029028891243798647 (20:01) Audio: “The Circumstances Of My Conception Do Not Determine My Worth As A Human Being” - https://x.com/EstieMaddie/status/2022291738665115833?s=20 (22:50) Adriana (email) – Could you explain what Purgatory is? How will you know when a soul reaches heaven? Madeline (email) – My parents lived into their 90’s and when they passed, I was happy for them. (39:03) Matt (email) - Could you please explain how we have original sin from Adam’s wrongdoing? (41:29) Mary - You were talking about Purgatory. Can you comment on receiving plenary indulgences for the dead? (46:03)