Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Mailbag Friday: Addressing Depression, Abortion Concerns, & Salvation Doubts

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Feb 20, 2026
Listeners ask about helping a friend with depression and when to involve parents or church. They explore biblical resources and motives for fasting. The silence of churches on abortion and how to address it is discussed. Conversation covers keeping awe in the Christian life and wrestling with doubts about salvation and assurance.
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How To Help A Depressed Friend

  • Be a present, checking friend for someone with depression and prioritize consistent care.
  • If there's any suicidal risk, immediately inform parents or other trusted adults to get reinforcements.
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Biblical and Safe Fasting

  • Use the Bible as your primary resource on fasting and avoid trendy prosperity teachers on the topic.
  • Fast safely with water, sensible health precautions, and humble motives, not to earn God's favor.
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Addressing Church Silence On Abortion

  • Pray, check your heart, then meet respectfully with your pastor to ask why abortion is seldom preached about.
  • Encourage proclamation that calls abortion sin while also lifting Christ's forgiveness for repentant people.
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