Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Can Christians Celebrate Halloween? + Does Porn Disqualify A Pastor? + How To Reach Universalists

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Show Notes

It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.

Segment 1

• Can Christians celebrate Halloween? — Devon

• Are nativity scenes idolatrous or blasphemous? — Beth

• How do I witness to Mormon missionaries? — Amanda

Segment 2

• How can I feel God’s love after having a terrible father? — Anonymous

Segment 3

• Does porn disqualify a pastoral candidate? — David

• Could adopting during infertility overstep God’s will? — Danny

Segment 4

• How do I answer a universalist claiming translation errors? — Mark

• How can I help my younger brother overcome laziness? — Henry

• How do Israel’s wars differ from Quranic commands? — Jonathan

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