The Missing Cure for Anxiety, Shame, and Depression
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18-May-2026
College students are drowning in anxiety, hopelessness, shame, and existential confusion—and the world keeps handing them temporary distractions instead of real answers. Todd Friel explores why emotional relief without biblical truth leaves people emptier than before, and why only the gospel can offer lasting hope, purpose, and cleansing. If you’ve wondered why so many young people still feel lost despite endless “solutions,” this conversation will hit hard.
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