The Patrick Madrid Show: March 13, 2026 - Hour 3

Patrick answers heartfelt calls on fasting during personal turmoil, interfaith marriage worries, and what it truly means to follow Christ amid conflicting family and church influences. He unpacks Catholic teachings on debt, the priesthood of Melchizedek, and salvation outside the Church, often folding in passionate reflections on Protestant and Catholic divisions. Raw emotion surges as stories mix with doctrine, creating an atmosphere of both encouragement and tough truth.   Patrick continues his conversation with David, talking about how hard it is to stick with Lenten promises in the unrelenting fog of heavy stress (00:29) Maria - Is it a sin to go into debt? (03:47) Mary - My daughter-in-law has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She always flips the script. How can I be charitable in this situation? (06:39) Jeff - You were talking about Protestant's being saved. I am concerned because I have some great Protestant friends. (11:27) Hugo - What is the will of the Father? (21:06) Vanessa - Protestants say different sacraments are just symbols. How is that not against us? (33:01) Chuck - What is the priesthood of Melchizedek? Jesus became a priest of Melchizedek after he rose from the dead. (41:13) Bridget - My adult Catholic son said he would marry a good Christian Protestant woman. How can I guide my son? (46:26)