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. 21h ago

    Women In Ministry: Are Your Boundaries Actually Biblical? | Megan Basham

    Are your convictions about women’s roles grounded in Scripture, or have you added rules God never gave? Megan Basham joins Todd at the Ark Encounter to discuss women in ministry and her battle with cancer. Segment 1 • Has the church adopted feminism’s definition of success? • Are you wasting your gifts by choosing motherhood? • What makes motherhood harder to celebrate than a career? Segment 2 • Can a woman oversee your church’s finances? • When do restrictions on women become legalism? • How Megan’s modesty article upset an unexpected group. Segment 3 • How loving others shapes what you wear. • Can a wife earn more than her husband? • Is leading a ministry the same as leading a church? Segment 4 • Trusting God’s sovereignty when cancer hits. • Is the search for medical answers fueling your fears? • How to face a diagnosis without falling apart. ___ 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!

    Women In Ministry: Are Your Boundaries Actually Biblical? | Megan Basham

  2. 1d ago

    What Christians Get Wrong When Choosing a Church | H.B. Charles

    Are you looking for a faithful church—or simply a group of people you feel comfortable with? Todd and Pastor H.B. Charles discuss church diversity, worship preferences, and the kind of preaching that reaches the heart. Segment 1 • Should your church reflect your neighborhood? • Should churches deliberately pursue ethnic diversity? • When does seeking people like you become a problem? Segment 2 • Are your worship preferences biblical? • Why fellowship beyond your own age group? • One church, two very different responses to preaching. Segment 3 • An unexpected gesture begins a lasting friendship. • Can you hear someone’s hurt without debating it? • Are you listening—or just preparing your rebuttal? Segment 4 • Is your pastor preaching or merely lecturing? • Can quiet preaching still stir your heart? • How should a pastor prepare his heart before preaching? ___ 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!

    What Christians Get Wrong When Choosing a Church | H.B. Charles

  3. 4d ago

    Can Christians Celebrate Halloween? + Does Porn Disqualify A Pastor? + How To Reach Universalists

    It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • Can Christians celebrate Halloween? — Devon • Are nativity scenes idolatrous or blasphemous? — Beth • How do I witness to Mormon missionaries? — Amanda Segment 2 • How can I feel God’s love after having a terrible father? — Anonymous Segment 3 • Does porn disqualify a pastoral candidate? — David • Could adopting during infertility overstep God’s will? — Danny Segment 4 • How do I answer a universalist claiming translation errors? — Mark • How can I help my younger brother overcome laziness? — Henry • How do Israel’s wars differ from Quranic commands? — 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!

    Can Christians Celebrate Halloween? + Does Porn Disqualify A Pastor? + How To Reach Universalists

  4. 5d ago

    How to Be Gracious Without Compromising the Truth | Greg Koukl

    How do you stand firm on biblical truth without turning a Gospel conversation into a fight? Todd and Greg Koukl explore how to defend your faith and handle disagreements without compromising truth. Segment 1 • Should every disagreement divide Christians? • Defending the faith without becoming contentious. • Can Christians disagree about creation and remain friends? Segment 2 • Standing firm in your beliefs without being harsh. • Is your desire to “win” undermining your evangelism? • When graciousness gets mistaken for compromise. Segment 3 • Answering the “personally against abortion” position. • Are you hearing the person behind the objection? • How your tone can make people dig in. Segment 4 • Challenging “Wrong for me, fine for others.” • When do apologetics tactics become manipulation? • How your expression could undermine your words. ___ 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!

    How to Be Gracious Without Compromising the Truth | Greg Koukl

  5. 6d ago

    A Jewish Student Challenges God’s Justice + A Christian Struggles to Say Buddhism Is Wrong

    It’s Witness Wednesday! At Georgia Tech, Todd meets a Christian who is reluctant to call other religions wrong, a Jewish student who sees no need for a Savior, and a believer put on the spot to share his faith. Segment 1 • Todd tests a new conversation starter. • A Christian hesitates to say other religions are wrong. • When does being nice become withholding the truth? Segment 2 • Answering a student who dismisses Jesus as make-believe. • Can Todd use a Jewish student’s own laws to point him to the Gospel? • He respects Jesus—but something is holding him back. Segment 3 • Can Old Testament sacrifices help Todd reach this Jewish student? • He calls God’s expectations unreasonable. • How can God punish sin and still forgive? Segment 4 • Todd gives a Christian 30 seconds to witness. • Is “Jesus changed my life” enough? • How do you reach someone whose life is going well? ___ 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!

    A Jewish Student Challenges God’s Justice + A Christian Struggles to Say Buddhism Is Wrong

  6. Oct 20

    The Chosen Actor Backs Talarico & Church Choir Sings Backstreet Boys

    An actor from The Chosen endorses a pro-abortion candidate, and a church choir sings the Backstreet Boys. Todd examines what both reveal, and also considers how we preach God’s wrath and what young people are seeking in church. Segment 1 • Is Obama overlooking his own role in America’s division? • What happens when a student challenges Ben Shapiro on Israel? • Is the Bible really silent on abortion? Segment 2 • The Chosen actor endorses James Talarico. • Who gets to define a “true Christian”? • Where is your money going when you support The Chosen? Segment 3 • Jesus’ response to tragedy might surprise you. • Have we softened our warnings about God’s wrath? • What if you can’t forgive yourself? Segment 4 • A church choir performs the Backstreet Boys. • Why are Stanford students turning to Catholicism? • Is your church chasing trends young people are rejecting? ___ 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!

    The Chosen Actor Backs Talarico & Church Choir Sings Backstreet Boys

  7. Oct 19

    Andy Stanley Is Stepping Down + When Parents Stay Silent On Modesty

    Andy Stanley just announced he’s leaving his senior pastor role at North Point—but who votes on his successor at a church with no formal membership? Todd examines church membership and the preaching of Stanley’s proposed successor, then tackles homecoming dresses, modesty, and the conversations parents may be avoiding. Segment 1 • Andy Stanley’s upcoming departure as senior pastor. • North Point’s unusual requirements for voting on a successor. • Should your church come looking when you leave? Segment 2 • Have we softened what Scripture says about false teachers? • Was Jonathan Edwards too harsh? • Todd examines a sermon from Stanley’s proposed successor. Segment 3 • Responding to Allie Beth Stuckey on homecoming modesty. • Is modesty just a male lust problem? • When does calling something “legalism” become an excuse? Segment 4 • What your daughter’s clothing is communicating. • Can parents say no—even when everyone else says yes? • How to teach your daughter modesty without shaming her ___ 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!

    Andy Stanley Is Stepping Down + When Parents Stay Silent On Modesty

  8. Oct 16

    Why Christians Believe Conspiracies + My Church Is Using Beth Moore + Answered Prayer or Coincidence?

    It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • How do I respond when family blames my pain on a lack of faith? — Anna • Should a Baptist attend a Lutheran church? — Sylvia Segment 2 • Was it answered prayer or coincidence? — Hallie • When should churches address conspiracy theories? — Noah Segment 3 • Can an interlinear Bible help if I don’t know Greek or Hebrew? — Gordon • Can past sexual sin disqualify me from church leadership for life? — Stuart Segment 4 • How do I respond to “Christians don’t need church”? — Anonymous • How do I question my church’s Beth Moore study? — Josh • How can I tell if someone from a nominal church is saved? — Rochelle ___ 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 Christians Believe Conspiracies + My Church Is Using Beth Moore + Answered Prayer or Coincidence?
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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
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