Ask a Pastor ( with Pastor Michael Maforo)

Friction doesn’t have to mean fracture. When handled with humility, honesty, and patience, conflict can polish rather than break. The challenge is learning to treat friction not as a wall but as a doorway—an invitation to deeper understanding, sharper self-awareness, and a stronger bond.

How does the Bible view the role of government in shaping morality?

Should the church revisit traditional interpretations of controversial doctrines?

Friction is normal, but it can cross the line into erosion. Words become weapons, love turns into leverage, and what was once a safe space feels unsafe. Recognising when friction has shifted from sharpening to destroying is crucial, because unresolved tension can harden into resentment that no apology can fully…

Is the concept of a “literal hell” still relevant in modern theology?