The Patrick Madrid Show: April 17, 2026 - Hour 1

Patrick kicks off the hour reflecting on listener feedback and the challenge of sorting through strong opinions. As questions pour in about morality in military life, politics, and tangled ethical choices, Patrick fields them with clarity and candor.

 

• Audio: Astronaut Reid Wiseman, who says he is not religious, says he broke down in tears when he saw the Cross after getting back to Earth. - https://x.com/collinrugg/status/2044854475920466089?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ (02:36)
• David (13-years-old) - I am thinking about going into the military. Is it sin to be in the war if the Pope says it is unjust? (06:06)
• Alane (email) – California is going to need a miracle to get a Republican governor.  California is in a miserable state. (11:21)
• Teresa from Minnesoooota (email) - Patrick you asked for prayers and I am praying for you, my friend. I was thinking about sending Father Rocky a message asking if maybe you could get combat pay for the next couple weeks. Take care. Have a wonderful weekend. What a wonderful time to be alive. God choose us to be here right now! GLORIOUS!
• Jim - Will President Trump's recent comments against the Pope have a negative effect on the conservative movement? (20:36)
• Lydia - Why are we still looking for Democrats or Republicans to solve the problems of society?  (24:11)
• Carlo – What is the difference between things that are moral, ethical and legal? (27:51)
• Truth or Consequences? What resorting to a “harmless” lie reveals about your character – By Patrick Madrid - https://patrickmadrid.substack.com/p/truth-or-consequences
• Jill - Trump taking Catholic Charities funding was decided two weeks ago because there are fewer children crossing the border (40:13)
• Trump strips Miami charity of funding to house migrant kids - https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/immigration/article315410233.html