Mailbag Friday: Demons, Gambling, Abortion Regret

It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • Anonymous asks: Can cutting off your parents ever be biblical—or are Christians expected to endure toxic family relationships forever? • A listener wonders: Would kneeling before King Charles during a knighthood ceremony compromise Christian convictions? • Anonymous asks: Do Christians really have authority to cast out demons today—or is modern spiritual warfare culture misleading people? • Can you be a Christian and not fear God? -Joe Segment 2 • Matt asks: Should a man become an elder or deacon if his wife may not actually be saved? • Mr. John wrestles with a massive salvation question: If repentance is required, does that secretly make salvation a work? • Anonymous asks: How do you biblically deal with someone who turns every conversation into an argument? Segment 3 • Bekah asks a heartbreaking question: After an abortion years ago, is it wrong to stop feeling guilty—and how do you heal without forgetting your child? • Eric asks: Are altar calls biblical… or have they created confusion and false conversions? • Todd tackles a difficult pastoral reality: How should churches minister to Christians carrying deep shame from past abortions? Segment 4 • Kenneth asks: Is low-stakes poker with church leaders harmless fellowship—or spiritually dangerous gambling? • A listener struggles with conscience and liberty: Can something technically permissible still become sinful for you personally? • Todd explores a bigger issue behind “harmless fun”: How close should Christians get to the line before wisdom says walk away? ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!