The Patrick Madrid Show: March 19, 2026 - Hour 1

Patrick answers questions about defending Catholic colleges, the making of a Doctor of the Church, and the encounter between Jesus and John the Baptist, all while fielding candid conversations about spiritual warfare and practical Christian living. Laughter, debate, and encouragement ripple through as Patrick threads practical theology with the unfiltered experiences of real people.   Patrick starts the show sharing some emails that came in just after yesterday’s show about stretching money and enjoying life (01:07) Jennifer - How do I defend Catholic colleges supporting abortion to my non-Catholic family members? (06:11) Stanley - Will Pope Benedict 16 be declared a Doctor of the Church. Does a Doctor of the Church need to be declared a saint first? (19:45) Irene - When was St. Joseph selected by God to be the foster father of Jesus? (22:50) AJ (email) - How can I teach my children about spiritual warfare in a way they can understand? Olivia - I was watching Jesus of Nazareth last night. When was the first time that John the Baptist and Jesus meet? (34:21) Anna - What you are saying about the occult is NOT sufficient about the sacraments and spiritual warfare. (40:42)