# Theology Q&A: Are Roman Catholic practices really Christian? Is despair a form of self-worship? Is polygamy permissible? More.

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Podcast: [Theology Q&A](https://stenobird.com/podcast/theology-q-a-3568785)
Published: 2026-06-02T22:12:16+00:00
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Pastors Bryan Wolfmueller and Andrew Packer answer your theological and Biblical questions. In this episode they take up the question: Are Roman Catholic practices really Christian? Is despair a form of self-worship? How does despair focus us on ourselves instead of God? Can someone who is baptized lose salvation? Is polygamy permissible for the Christian? Should the Lutheran Church allow it? Can Lutherans pray for a hedge of protection? Submit your questions here: http://www.wolfmueller.co/contact.

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