Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

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Wretched Radio is hosted by Todd Friel. On the show, you will hear live witnessing encounters, discussions of tough theological issues, and various topics in the Christian community. You might even have a laugh.

  1. Mailbag Friday: Was The Bible Written Simply To Control Others?

    2 DAYS AGO

    Mailbag Friday: Was The Bible Written Simply To Control Others?

    It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • What should we make of modern-day “exorcists” and claims of casting out demons? - Joy • How do I respond when people say the Bible, especially the New Testament, was written just to control people? - Joe Segment 2 • What happened to the new book you were writing? - Shawn Segment 3 • Our youth leader isn’t friendly with parents—should we let our kids join the group? - Elizabeth Segment 4 • Are there sins that permanently disqualify someone from leading worship or serving in church—like adultery—even after repentance? - Jeff ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

    55 min
  2. Silliest Stories Of The Day: When Political Power Becomes God

    3 DAYS AGO

    Silliest Stories Of The Day: When Political Power Becomes God

    Segment 1 • Today’s question: which story makes your eyes roll hardest… and your heart ache most? • A university in the UK slaps a “sexual violence” warning on the Bible. • George Clooney’s new movie romanticizes assisted suicide — culture calling evil “good.” The painful stories continue… Segment 2 • King Charles dedicates a UK memorial to the LGBT movement. • Parents in Britain are taking self-defense classes to defend against their own children. • A Pennsylvania pastor points a gun at his congregation as a sermon illustration. Segment 3 • Sebastian Gorka calls Trump’s shooting a “Christ-like moment.” • Todd and Josh Williamson warn: when politics becomes religion, biblical theology withers. • Comparing any political leader to Christ cheapens the cross and confuses the gospel. Segment 4 • Jesus volunteered His life like no one else or could. • Politicians invoking the cross for clout rob Jesus of His glory. • The takeaway: when the world mocks truth, Christians must guard the gospel’s weight and clarity. ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

    55 min
  3. Witness Wednesday: The Lie That’s Killing a Generation

    4 DAYS AGO

    Witness Wednesday: The Lie That’s Killing a Generation

    It’s Witness Wednesday! Suicide is rising. Purpose feels fragile. Three students—Fevin, Jacob, and Brennan—wrestle with identity, guilt, and what it means to be born again. These conversations press one urgent question: do you need better coping—or a Savior? Segment 1 — Fevin • A student who’s faced depression shares what helped her find stability. • She connects suicide to identity, guilt, and isolation on campus. • Todd presses deeper: is peace found in purpose…or in something greater? Segment 2 — Jacob (Part 1) • Jacob wears a cross and identifies as Christian, but struggles to articulate salvation and the gospel. • Todd asks questions that expose what “belief” really means. • Jacob admits he isn’t certain he’s born again. Segment 3 — Jacob (Part 2) • Jacob wrestles with the weight of repentance and trust in Christ. • Todd points to the heart of real faith — and what must change for it to be genuine. • Jacob is left with a question only he can answer. Segment 4 — Brennan • A Catholic student confident in his faith—until the questions go deeper. • Todd challenges his assumptions about guilt, grace, and the meaning of the cross. • Brennan’s conversation ends with an invitation he can’t ignore. ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

    55 min
  4. How One Huge Bible Discovery Totally Changed Todd’s Faith

    5 DAYS AGO

    How One Huge Bible Discovery Totally Changed Todd’s Faith

    Segment 1 • Todd recently eulogized Phil Johnson — but Phil’s alive and well. • Why wait to appreciate people until after they’re gone? • Todd takes a walk down memory lane with some notes from his very first Bible. Segment 2 • Todd rediscovers thoughts, questions, and even doubts about Scripture’s reliability. • Textual criticism confirms the New Testament is trustworthy and accurately preserved. • The gospel’s counterintuitive nature proves its divine origin — no human would invent a Savior who dies for His enemies. Segment 3 • Reflections on faith, freedom, and misplaced celebrations: July 4th fireworks and Christmas commercialism. • Catholic and Mormon doctrines questioned and dissected. • When faith drifts from Scripture, truth gets muddied and lost in tradition. Segment 4 • Mormons teach three strange “kingdoms of glory”. • Christ sets believers apart for one destiny, and one heavenly kingdom. • Catholic and Mormon doctrines don’t appear overnight; they grow when Scripture is rejected as the final authority. ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

    55 min
  5. Our Cultural Moment: Why New Laws Will Not Save Our Nation’s Soul

    6 DAYS AGO

    Our Cultural Moment: Why New Laws Will Not Save Our Nation’s Soul

    Segment 1 • Everyone sees it: the West is in the midst of social, moral, and spiritual collapse • But darkened hearts can’t be fixed by legislature or cultural movements. • Real change starts “at the bottom” - with hearts transformed by Christ’s gospel. Segment 2 • The Reformation rebuilt a crumbling civilization through faith, not force. • Oz Guinness calls this our “civilizational moment”—we’re losing the foundation that built the modern world. • We won’t be saved by “making America great again”— but by preaching Christ again. Segment 3 • Dr. Greg Gifford exposes the truth about SSRIs and the “chemical imbalance” myth. • Pills can mute pain but can’t renew your mind or restore your soul. • Real transformation comes from God’s work in us, not sedation. Segment 4 • New studies link antidepressants to alarming risks—violence, mania, even suicide. • SSRIs offer comfort without cure, masking spiritual problems with medical language. • True healing happens when the soul is renewed, not when the mind is medicated. ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

    55 min
  6. Mailbag Friday: Unequally Yoked, Spiritual Leadership, and Family Drama

    31 OCT

    Mailbag Friday: Unequally Yoked, Spiritual Leadership, and Family Drama

    It’s mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • How should I respond when my unsaved wife takes our daughter to a Halloween party against my wishes? - Tim • Is the “Serenity Prayer” actually good theology? - Anonymous Segment 2 • How can I lead my wife spiritually when she’s more mature, educated, and experienced than I am? - KJ • How do I keep fighting sin when I feel like a hypocrite who keeps failing? - Anonymous Segment 3 • How do I lovingly correct a Christian friend who’s being harsh or legalistic online? - Naomi • Is it wrong for pastors to read written prayers during church services? - Anonymous Segment 4 • How do I respond to someone angry at God for a strange reason? - Anonymous • How should a husband biblically handle difficult or disruptive in-laws? - Joe ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

    55 min
  7. Are UFOs Proof of Aliens—or Proof We’ve Replaced God?

    30 OCT

    Are UFOs Proof of Aliens—or Proof We’ve Replaced God?

    Astrophysicist Dr. Jason Lisle joins to unpack today’s biggest scientific obsessions—from UFOs and aliens to climate change and human “upgrades.” He explains why these pursuits reveal less about discovery and progress—and far more about our refusal to trust the Creator who already rules it all. Segment 1: The Truth Behind UFOs • What NASA and the military call “unidentified” is usually just misidentified. • The shocking connection between cruise ships, party balloons, and UFO sightings. • Why we love the idea of aliens—and what that craving reveals about our hearts. Segment 2: Why the World Wants Aliens • Secular culture’s obsession with ETs is really a longing to replace the Creator. • How evolution drives the search for life in space—and fuels disbelief in Genesis. • The deeper question: are we looking for life out there because we’ve rejected the Life-Giver here? Segment 3: The Climate Panic vs. God’s Providence • Global warming” became “climate change” when the data stopped cooperating. • Scripture and science both show the Earth’s climate has always fluctuated. • God promised the seasons will endure—so why the panic? Segment 4: When Science Tries to Replace God • The danger of trying to “improve” humanity instead of restore what sin broke. • Why curing disease honors the Creator—but trying to become Him doesn’t. • From Babel to biotech, every age repeats the same lie: “You can be like God.” ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

    55 min
  8. Witness Wednesday: You Believe in God — But Do You Actually Know Him?

    29 OCT

    Witness Wednesday: You Believe in God — But Do You Actually Know Him?

    It’s Witness Wednesday! Two students claim to know God — until one question reveals the truth about what it really means to be born again. Segment 1 • Connor agrees that design points to a Creator—but doubts anyone can truly know Him. • The Law exposes his heart as Todd walks him through the Ten Commandments. • Connor admits Jesus paid for sin—but isn’t sure he’s personally been saved. Segment 2 • Todd explains that salvation is more than forgiveness—it’s receiving Christ’s righteousness. • Connor wrestles with whether his belief is genuine or just learned behavior. Segment 3 • Tim believes Christianity gives direction and values—but leaves out the gospel. • Todd presses: what’s the true core of Christianity? Segment 4 • Todd helps Tim trace how all of Scripture points to Jesus. • Tim finally connects the truth of the gospel with real assurance of salvation. ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

    55 min
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Wretched Radio is hosted by Todd Friel. On the show, you will hear live witnessing encounters, discussions of tough theological issues, and various topics in the Christian community. You might even have a laugh.

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  • Creator
    Fortis Institute
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    300
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Fortis Institute

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