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The Patrick Coffin Show | Interviews with influencers | Commentary about culture | Tools for transformation

The Patrick Coffin Show podcast features crucial conversations with A-list influencers, whistleblowers, and truth tellers. Patrick is an author, podcaster, and media analyst who draws out the best in guests such as Jordan Peterson, Tucker Carlson, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Kevin Costner, and hundreds of others. The Canadian-born former host of Catholic Answers Live radio show has raving fans around the world, who love the way he injects these fascinating interviews with his own distinctive blend of depth and levity. If you’re tired of politically correct mediaspeak, you want to see false narratives exposed—and you’re not allergic to having a laugh—this is the place to be.
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Now displaying: September, 2024
Sep 26, 2024

In this episode of The Patrick Coffin Show, host Patrick sits down with the amazing Kamala Harris impersonator Ester Paltilova (Estee Palti) in a free-wheeling improvised exchange. As political polarization intensifies, humor often becomes both a unifying force and effective coping tool. Estee (a wife and mom of young kids, and a professional nurse) drops truth bombs about the high wire walked by comedians in an era where people are quick to take offense.

Estee and Patrick dive into how satire and humor can open up difficult conversations and discuss the absurdities of modern life with family and friends. Estee explains how comedians today have a responsibility to both entertain and provoke thought, while also navigating the ever-evolving boundaries of what’s considered "acceptable" in comedy.

The conversation also touches on the growing trend of cancel culture and the impact it has on artistic expression, despite pressures to conform. Ultimately, the episode underscores how laughter can be a powerful antidote to division, helping us connect and—maybe—transcend differences. 

Topics covered in this episode:

  • Improv session complete with word association game with Vice President Kamala Harris!

  • When Estee discovered her gift of unbelievable imitation of Kamala and her infamous cackle

  • Why censorship of comedy is dangerous

  • How comedy and wit can break media spells and hello people use their brains

  • The media’s love affair with, and advocacy for, the Harris/Walz ticket

  • The importance of humor in winning hearts and minds to clear thinking and creating teachable moments for the audience

 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Estee Palti’s socials: mommyrn88 on Twitter, and Instagram

Estee merch: https://www.shopwithmommyrn.shop/



Sep 20, 2024

In this episode of The Patrick Coffin Show, host Coffin critiques a recent interview between Jordan Peterson and Zeena Schreck, daughter of Anton Szandor LeVay (born Levey, 1930-1997). With direct quotes, Coffin expresses concern over the normalization of occult and satanic figures in mainstream discussions, arguing that Peterson's platforming of Schreck inadvertently lends credibility to her controversial past as a high priestess in the church of satan.

Coffin dissects the conversation, highlighting what appears to be Peterson's failure to critically engage with the spiritual dangers associated with the new tantric Buddhism, which replaced her Satanism after a leadership stint in the Sethian Liberation Movement (SLM), another occultic sect.

She has distanced herself from her previous satanic beliefs, but the Peterson interview fails to provide cautionary context regarding the influences of diabolical ideologies. Confused and suffering people like Zeena Schreck deserve the clarity of the fullness of truth and healing found uniquely in Christ. Peterson’s gnostic-Jungian biases, however, seem to prevent him from bringing an objective, biblical critique to the self-rationalizing narrative laid down by his guest. 

The episode encourages listeners to approach crucial interviews like this with discernment, especially when discussing spirituality and metaphysical basics like good and evil— matters that not only impact personal perceptions of morality and faith​, but of reality itself.

 

Covered in this episode:

  • The dangers of reducing a satanist monster like Anton LeVay into a mere “carnival barker” or “showman”

  • Evidence that his daughter Zeena Schreck is still bound in some way by evil spirits

  • Why Jesus Christ is the only answer to the reality of satanic influence and infiltration

  • What happens when true evil is banalized as a mere human construct

  • The effects of profound satanic initiation and neglect

  • Why “tantric Buddhism” is just a more benign form of satan worship

  • Thoughts on the dangers of the writings of Carl Gustav Jung

 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmWXuEKTLcY

 

Sep 12, 2024
 
In this thought-provoking episode of The Patrick Coffin Show, Patrick engages in a rather detailed, and somewhat technical, conversation with canon lawyer Marc Balestrieri to address two hot-button topics within the Catholic Church: the schismatic claims surrounding Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò and the mounting evidence that Pope Francis (Jorge Bergoglio) could be considered an antipope.
 
Guest Marc Balestrieri is founder and president of Canonical Aid, an international canon law service helping lay and clergy with canonical issues. He is licensed to practice before any ecclesiastical court in the world, except the tribunals of the Holy See, and specializes in the nullity of Marriage, penal canon law, rotal Jurisprudence and praxis, and the rights of clerics and the faithful.
 
He was recruited to serve as a staff canonist for the Sacred Roman Rota in the Vatican for the Holy See, and his record includes service in the United States for the Archdioceses of Saint Paul & Minneapolis, Saint Louis, and Los Angeles; England for the Archdiocese of Westminster; and France for the Archdiocese of Strasbourg. 
 
In this interview, Balestrieri offers a detailed analysis of the canonical definitions of schism and whether Viganò’s outspoken critiques of Francis, in light of the July 2024 Vatican announcement of Viganò’s excommunication for schism. They explore Viganò’s controversial stance on issues like the Second Vatican Council and his sharp critiques of the Vatican’s leadership.
 
The conversation then pivots to the question of Bergoglio’s legitimacy as pope. Balestrieri shares insights into historical and canonical precedents that fuel arguments for and against the idea that Francis may not be the true successor of St. Peter. Patrick and Marc discuss the impact these debates have on the faithful and the Church’s unity, encouraging listeners to think critically about the current papal crisis.
 
Tune in for a fascinating exploration of modern ecclesial controversies, and what it all means for Catholics worldwide.
 
Topics covered in this episode:
 
  • The proper definition of schism
  • The differences between the 1917 Pio-Benedictine Code of Canon Law
  • The dilemma of being on trial for excommunication and schism when you don’t recognize the validity of the antagonist-judges
  • The relevant canons for papal resignation and the distinction between munus (office or gift) and ministerium (external functions)
  • Principles for maintaining hope in an upside down Church under Bergoglio
  • The controversies surrounding the St. Gallen Mafia’s misadventures in the lead up and voting pattern in the March 2013 Conclave
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
 
Marc Balestrieri’s website 
 
Sep 6, 2024
 
In this episode, we sit down with Timothy and Stephanie Gordon to discuss their compelling new book, “Leave and Cleave: Nine Marriage-Prep Secrets, Once Taught, Now Censored.”
 
We all see the havoc wreaked by divorce. The victims lie strewn everywhere. Why not nip the problem in the bud and start at the beginning—and the head of the marriage river, which is how marriage preparation is done? Tim and Stephanie Gordon, parents of seven, podcast hosts and authors, tackle the essential principles of preparing for a lifelong commitment within the framework of Catholic teaching, including (especially?) the challenging bits. 
 
Here they share their motivation behind writing the book, drawing from their personal experiences and the urgent need they see for revitalizing traditional marriage preparation in the Church. We explore key themes from the book, such as the importance of understanding the sacramental nature of marriage, the biblical roles of husband and wife, and the significance of leaving behind past attachments to fully cleave to one’s spouse. Timothy and Stephanie offer practical advice for couples, blending theological insights with real-world applications.
 
Whether you're engaged, married, or simply interested in Catholic views on marriage, this episode provides valuable guidance and inspiration. Tune in for an enriching conversation that promises to strengthen your understanding and approach to Catholic marriage.
 
In this interview, we cover:
 
  • How marriage prep began to weaken after Vatican II
  • Why confusion about the very definition of marriage leads to bad outcomes 
  • The Gordon’s own journey toward Catholic orthodoxy
  • How the extended adolescence of our culture has cause massive disruptions to the very idea of marriage as a lifelong commitment
  • Why Humanae Vitae didn’t quote persuade skeptics of Catholic teaching on contraception
  • Why the traditional view of the roles of husband and wives is enjoying a resurgence among young Catholics
 
Resources mentioned in this episode:
 
The Rules for Retrogrades main website (including the book “Leave and Cleave” under discussion)
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