Q&A: Can I Confess Suicidal Thoughts to my Pastor?

Bryan Wolfmueller

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Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question Can I confess suicidal thoughts to my pastor without fear of judgment? Find Chemnitz on this topic here: https://wolfmueller.co/rome-examined-... Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfmueller.co/contact. Also, don’t forget to sign up for the free weekly email, Wednesday What-Not, http://www.wolfmueller.co/wednesday Pastor Wolfmueller serves St Paul and Jesus Deaf Lutheran Churches in Austin, TX. Pastor Packer serves Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Collinsville, IL.

Q&A: Can I Confess Suicidal Thoughts to my Pastor?

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