The Question No One Wants to Ask. Plus: Would a Loving God Really Send People to Hell?

These are two of the heaviest questions the Afraid Podcast has received, and Steven and David don't shy away from either one.First, they tackle a question that weighs on the hearts of so many families: if someone dies by suicide, do they go to hell? David shares from deep personal experience, having wrestled with suicidal thoughts himself for years before coming to faith. Rather than offering a simple yes or no, he walks through what scripture actually says about salvation, mental health, and the grace of God in our darkest moments. He also looks at some surprising biblical figures who cried out to God to end their lives, including Elijah, Moses, Jeremiah, Job, and Jonah, and what God did for each of them.Then they turn to a question that has tripped up believers and skeptics alike: why would a loving God send anyone to hell at all? The answer might shift the way you think about it entirely. Because according to scripture, God isn't sending anyone. He already sent the way out.Both questions. No easy answers. Just honest, grounded conversation rooted in the Word.If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. In the US, call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7. International numbers are linked below.Have a question of your own? Submit it anonymously at afraidpodcast.com.International Suicide Support numbers: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/