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. vor 1 Tag

    Mailbag Friday: Toddler Tantrums + Biblical vs. Christian Counseling + Missed Gospel Opportunities

    It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • Why is antisemitism escalating around the world? — Jonathan • What’s the difference between biblical counseling and Christian counseling? — Anonymous Segment 2 • How should I biblically handle my one-year-old’s temper tantrums? — Alexandra • Is it appropriate to confront my retired dad about how he’s spending his time? — Anonymous Segment 3 • Should we regularly use study Bibles if we have the Holy Spirit to help us understand Scripture? — Rachel • What does it actually mean to be “led by the Spirit”? Segment 4 • My grandfather died unsaved. How should I deal with the guilt of not sharing the gospel with him? — Matt • How long should I have victory over pornography before pursuing a relationship? — Jonathan ___ 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!

  2. vor 2 Tagen

    The WNBA’s Transgender Dilemma + Bethel’s “Visions” of Jesus

    Bethel is still producing “visions,” parents are increasingly being cut off by their adult children, free speech collides with Islam, and two former NBA players expose the WNBA’s transgender dilemma. What should Christians learn from all of it? Segment 1 • A Bethel Music singer describes a dramatic “vision” of Jesus. • Why chasing fresh revelations can quietly undermine the sufficiency of Scripture. • If your church sings Bethel Music, what exactly are you supporting? Segment 2 • Why are so many adult children cutting off their parents? • Five influences driving family estrangement, from politics to therapy culture. • What Christian parents can do now to strengthen relationships with their children. Segment 3 • A British activist tests whether an Oxford audience really believes in free speech. • Why one envelope containing a supposed image of Muhammad caused an uproar. • What the confrontation reveals about Islam and Western values. Segment 4 • Two former NBA players say they identify as women and want into the WNBA. • Their stunt forces the transgender sports debate to confront its own logic. • When obvious truths are rejected, why facts alone may never be enough. ___ 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!

  3. vor 3 Tagen

    Should You Keep Witnessing When Someone Says They’re a Christian?

    Someone tells you they’re a Christian. What should you ask next? On this Witness Wednesday, listen in as Todd demonstrates how to move past labels, uncover what people actually believe, and naturally steer conversations toward the gospel. Segment 1 • Todd meets Francisco, a professing Christian who believes there’s room for other religions. • How do you challenge religious pluralism without getting lost in an argument? • Learn how a few simple questions can reveal what someone really believes about Jesus. Segment 2 • Oren says he’s a Christian and knows he’s going to heaven—but Todd keeps asking questions. • What should you ask to find out whether someone actually understands the gospel? • Why you shouldn’t end the conversation just because someone says, “I’m a Christian.” Segment 3 • Jesse doesn’t believe in God, sees nothing wrong with pornography, and isn’t bothered by the thought of hell. • What do you say when someone seems completely unmoved by the consequences of sin? • Watch how digging deeper uncovers something far more personal behind Jesse’s unbelief. Segment 4 • A psychology student believes people are basically good and morality depends on the situation. • See how Todd uses everyday questions about lying, stealing, and lust to challenge that worldview. • Learn how to move naturally from morality to the good news of the gospel. ___ 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!

  4. vor 4 Tagen

    Pastor Says the Bible Has Hundreds of Mistakes + Sharia Law in Texas? + Politician Distorts the Gospel

    A prominent Methodist pastor says the Bible contains hundreds of mistakes, a Texas city erupts over plans for a new mosque, and a politician uses Jesus to promote a gospel of good works. Segment 1 • Why Christians may be putting too much hope in politics. • Methodist pastor Adam Hamilton wins the Democratic Senate primary. • The growing progressive/Islamist political alliance. Segment 2 • Adam Hamilton claims the Bible contains “hundreds” of mistakes. • Gabe Hughes puts one of Hamilton’s supposed contradictions to the test. • James Talarico uses Matthew 25 to promote salvation by good works. Segment 3 • Why Todd brings 21 pages of notes into the pulpit. • A proposed Texas mosque sparks a heated city council meeting. • An Iranian Sharia-law survivor warns Americans about political Islam. Segment 4 • Is one cup of coffee basically the same as “a little crack”? • Should pastors get special treatment when they break the law? • A prominent atheist says he’d rather go to Hell than worship 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!

  5. vor 5 Tagen

    The Shack 2 Is Coming… + Should You Leave a Church Quietly?

    The Shack 2 is on the way... Todd explains why The Shack has been so influential despite its serious theological errors. Plus, a practical look at church membership, submitting to biblical leadership, and what faithful church life should actually look like. Segment 1 • Why Todd believes The Shack teaches a different view of God and the gospel. • Should pastors publicly warn their churches about bestselling Christian books? • The biggest theological problems hidden behind an emotional story. Segment 2 • Todd introduces Exalt the King, a new sermon podcast through 1 Peter. • Why constantly immersing yourself in Scripture changes the way you think. • Do Christians need modern experts to understand who Jesus really is? Segment 3 • Should you quietly leave a church without telling your pastor? • Why serving at church is more than just volunteering. • What healthy church membership should actually look like. Segment 4 • What should you do when your pastor doesn't take your advice? • When should church members submit... and when is it right to speak up? • How trust between pastors and church members can prevent unnecessary church conflict. ___ 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!

  6. 7. Aug.

    Mailbag Friday: Why Is Accepting Help So Hard? + Strong-Willed Toddlers & Theological Debates

    It's Mailbag Friday! You've got questions, we've got answers. Segment 1 • Todd and Jimmy discuss why accepting help from others can be so difficult. • Rachel: My toddler has become so difficult that I went back to work just to get a break. What should we do? Segment 2 • Anonymous: I disagreed with your parenting advice. How does Todd respond? • Adam: How should Christians respond to family members who constantly connect current events to Bible prophecy? • Should every theological disagreement become a debate? Segment 3 • Eric: Is it wise for pastors to use a sermon application team? • Todd explains why faithful preaching must move beyond information to biblical application that transforms the heart. Segment 4 • Anonymous: Should I apologize to my parents for the sins I committed as a teenager? New from Fortis Exalt the King launches Monday, August 10 — Todd Friel's new weekly sermon podcast featuring sermons from Alpharetta Bible Church. Out of the Shadows with Libby Glosson launches Tuesday, August 18 — a new Fortis resource helping women find biblical freedom from pornography. ___ 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!

    Mailbag Friday: Why Is Accepting Help So Hard? + Strong-Willed Toddlers & Theological Debates

  7. 6. Aug.

    Why More Young Christians Want Traditional Church

    Why are more young Christians returning to traditional church? Todd examines the surprising shift back toward reverence, structure, and hymnals before sharing a practical blueprint for planning a worship service that points people to Christ. Plus, Jason Lisle explains why apologetics often misses the mark, and Todd responds to Bill Maher's warning about the future of American politics. Segment 1 • Why more churches are bringing hymnals back. • Young Christians are asking for something many churches have abandoned. • What makes a worship service feel distinctly Christian? Segment 2 • Todd walks through an entire Sunday service at Alpharetta Bible Church. • Why every element of worship should reinforce the sermon. • A practical model for planning worship with purpose instead of performance. Segment 3 • Why Jason Lisle says atheists already know God exists. • The apologetics mistake many Christians make. • Why only the gospel—not arguments—can change a heart. Segment 4 • Bill Maher warns that the Democratic Party is embracing communism. • Why political solutions can never replace spiritual transformation. • How Christians should respond to a culture moving further from 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!

    Why More Young Christians Want Traditional Church

  8. 5. Aug.

    Can You Reject Hell… and Still Follow Jesus?

    Can someone reject hell and still claim to follow Jesus? Todd speaks with students at Georgia Tech about religious pluralism, God's justice, and why the gospel offers what no other religion can. Segment 1 • Jason: Can every religion lead to God? • Jason believes he can accept Jesus while rejecting parts of the Bible. • Why God's justice makes the doctrine of hell impossible to dismiss. Segment 2 • Jason: If God is loving, why is hell eternal? • Todd explains why our greatest problem isn't the size of our sin—but the holiness of the God we've sinned against. • The conversation reaches the heart of the gospel. Segment 3 • Preston: An atheist says Jesus is nothing more than a story borrowed from other religions. • Can someone reject God while still claiming to be a "good person"? • Todd challenges the foundation of Preston's worldview. Segment 4 • Rahul: A Hindu student explains what he believes about reincarnation. • Can any religion actually solve humanity's sin problem? • Why Christianity offers something every other religion cannot. ___ 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!

    Can You Reject Hell… and Still Follow Jesus?
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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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