Mailbag Friday: Family Division Over Politics + Questions on Demons, Preferred Pronouns and More

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Fortis Institute

Religion, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.9 • 3.1K Ratings

🗓️ 24 October 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

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

Segment 1

• Is “adiaphora” a helpful biblical category or a theological shortcut? - Steve

Segment 2:

• How do you respond to a family member who uninvites family over political differences? - Connor

• Is studying theology “adding to Scripture”? - Tyler

Segment 3:

• Are demons helping people read the Bible… on purpose? - Mike

• Does boxing degrade human dignity—or is it just a sport? - Anonymous

Segment 4:

• Do our prayers really change anything? - Ben

• Praying with, for, or over others: what's the difference? - John

• What do you say when someone asks for your pronouns? - Sarah

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