The Patrick Madrid Show: April 16, 2026 - Hour 2

Patrick opens the hour by fielding faith questions: listeners wonder about friendship with Jesus, the identity of Christians, and the wisdom within Sirach. Calls move from concerns over church inclusivity banners and Catholic parish life to debates about conversion rates, interfaith reconciliation, and whether non-Christians may be saved, with perspectives clashing and aligning in unexpected ways. A conversation with a Muslim caller sparks a thoughtful comparison of Christian and Islamic beliefs about Jesus, while Catholic doctrine and lived experience thread throughout the hour.

 

• Judy - Why aren't we called the children of Jesus/God? Some say that we are His friends, but why not children? (02:24)
• Megan - What do you think about the book of Sirach? Is it useful? (06:29)
• Ben (email) – I’m seeing a lot of rainbow flags at the church’s I visit (14:51)
• Francisco - Jesus said that the only way to the Father is through Him. Only 25% of the world population is Christian. Will 6 billion people go to Hell? (21:46)
• Naser - I am a Muslim. You say that Muslims can’t be saved without believing in Jesus. Do Jews get saved? (35:50)