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. 4h ago

    Is ADHD Being Overdiagnosed? + Pro-Lifers Compared to the KKK?!

    Is ADHD being overdiagnosed? Todd challenges some common assumptions about children, medicine, and education before Todd and Jimmy decide which of several outrageous stories is the most agitating. Segment 1 • Is ADHD really a medical condition—or are we medicating kids who simply don't fit the system? • What if your child isn't broken... but simply learns differently? • Why parents shouldn't let academic performance define their child's potential. Segment 2 • Are we too quick to trust a diagnosis simply because it comes from a medical professional? • Texas Children's Hospital is accused of using false diagnoses to bill Medicaid for gender procedures. • Why viability and a heartbeat aren't the strongest arguments for when human life deserves protection. Segment 3 • Adam Hamilton defends the idea that people can be saved without knowing Jesus—but does his argument work? • A televangelist who declared he'd never go to jail is now behind bars for obstructing the IRS. • His church is still encouraging people to send money to their imprisoned “anointed leader.” Segment 4 • A man confessed to murdering a pastor and asked to be executed—so why is the case still dragging on? • Another Duggar family scandal raises questions about crime, punishment, and accountability. • A restaurant owner kicks out a pro-life group and compares them to the KKK—but does a private business have the right to do that? ___ 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. 1d ago

    The Dangerous Lie of Thinking You’re a Good Person

    It’s Witness Wednesday! What do you say when someone trusts science instead of God, thinks growing up Christian makes them a Christian, or believes being good will get them to heaven? Segment 1 • Can you believe in science without exercising faith? • How do you reason with someone who believes the universe doesn't need a Designer? • What do you say to someone who simply doesn't care about God or judgment? Segment 2 • Does growing up in a Christian home make you a Christian? • How can someone read the Bible and still miss the gospel? • What do you say to someone who insists he's still “searching” for the truth? Segment 3 • Is being a “good person” enough to get you into heaven? • Can Christians, Muslims, and Jews all be saved? • Why can't a loving God simply forgive everyone? Segment 4 • Can your good works ever make up for your sins? • How do you explain the “great exchange” in a witnessing conversation? • What does it actually mean to stop striving and trust in Christ alone? ___ 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. 2d ago

    Jen Hatmaker Rejects Hell + Did Kathie Lee Gifford See Jesus? + Massachusetts Expands Late-Term Abortion

    Do your feelings get a vote when God has already spoken? From rejecting hell to claiming personal encounters with Jesus, Todd looks at why even sincere experiences can lead us away from truth—and why Scripture has to remain the final authority. Segment 1 • Why Todd believes leaving mentally ill and addicted people on the streets isn't compassion. • What his trip to Chattanooga revealed about homelessness and human dignity. • Why personal autonomy isn't always the most loving answer. Segment 2 • Jen Hatmaker says abandoning her belief in a literal hell was “the best thing” that ever happened to her. • Should Christians use the fear of hell when sharing the gospel—especially with children? • Why the gospel requires both the reality of judgment and the kindness of God in providing a Savior. Segment 3 • Kathie Lee Gifford says she's experienced Jesus speaking to her and encounters with the demonic. • Why Todd says Christians don't need personal experiences to confirm what Jesus has already revealed in Scripture. • Are Christians treating baptism with the same urgency we see in the book of Acts? Segment 4 • Why older Christian men cannot afford to coast spiritually or assume they're beyond serious sexual sin. • Massachusetts expands access to late-term abortion—and an abortion doctor says he'd perform one simply because a woman changed her mind. • A proposed law would require pornography websites to verify that users are adults. ___ 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. 3d ago

    Is Christian Nationalism Biblical? + Adam Hamilton’s Universalism

    •Christian nationalism is gaining traction with young Christian men—but is it actually biblical? Todd looks at the history and theology behind the movement, puts the idea of a “Christian prince” to the test, and explains why evangelism should spend more time exalting Christ than playing defense. Segment 1 • Why are so many young Christian men attracted to Christian nationalism? • Does the movement have enough biblical support—or does it rely more heavily on historical theology? • What the bloody history of church-state alliances should teach Christians today. Segment 2 • What happens when the church’s mission gets mixed with the government’s power of the sword? • Could Christian nationalism actually undermine evangelism and misrepresent Jesus? • Why Todd believes pursuing a “Christian nation” can distract the church from making disciples. Segment 3 • If America had a “Christian prince,” who gets to decide what qualifies as Christian? • Todd uses Adam Hamilton’s views on salvation and universalism to expose a major problem with the idea. • Whose theology ultimately determines what a Christian government would enforce? Segment 4 • Why Todd wants evangelism to spend less time defending Christianity and more time exalting Christ. • Out of the Shadows confronts pornography among women without minimizing the sin or piling on shame. • How confession, repentance, and bringing hidden sin into the light lead toward genuine change. ___ 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!

    Is Christian Nationalism Biblical? + Adam Hamilton’s Universalism

  5. 6d ago

    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!

  6. Aug 13

    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!

  7. Aug 12

    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!

  8. Aug 11

    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!

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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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    Fortis Institute
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
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