Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

It’s Witness Wednesday! Are you prepared to see the insanity of radical subjectivity put to the test? What about our own consciences? Join Todd for real, on-the-street conversations about faith, truth, and Christ’s gospel.

SEGMENT 1

• Taj claims truth is subjective—until Todd exposes the contradiction.

• Being raised in a Christian environment does not make one a Christian.

• If you’re clearly guilty before a just God… how can we have real hope?

SEGMENT 2

• Peyton rejects design in the universe—Todd highlights the error with a simple analogy.

• Think you’re a “good person”? A quick test exposes lying, lust, theft—and a verdict you probably won’t like.

• If God already knew you’d sin, are you still accountable when judgment comes?

SEGMENT 3

• Tiernan was told by a Catholic teacher to leave Christianity and explore other beliefs.

• If God can erase your guilt, remove your shame, and give you purpose—what’s the reason that you’re rejecting Him?

• Is your conscience just psychology… or evidence that you’re accountable to a Creator you can’t ignore?

SEGMENT 4

• Tiernan rebuts Todd with the classic objection: the problem of evil. Can Christianity survive this?

• Todd reframes the gospel: not just escape from hell, but a complete rewiring of how you think, feel, and see reality.

• If Christianity answers guilt, suffering, purpose, and truth—what’s actually stopping you from surrendering today?

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Segment 1

• Todd sits down with Dr. Ted Tripp, author of “Shepherding a Child’s Heart”.

• Are parents confusing a child’s ability to use tech with actual readiness to handle it?

• Porn, smartphones, and distraction—there is a veritable minefield out there for the next generation.

Segment 2

• Why are Christian kids walking away—and is disengaged parenting the real root issue?

• Influence and intentionality in our children’s lives doesn’t just happen—it takes real effort.

• Identity crises, online affirmation, and peer pressure—are your kids being discipled more by screens than you?

Segment 3

• That our kids should own and use a cellphone shouldn’t be taken as a given.

• Influence vs. authority: which one actually keeps your teenager from rebelling?

• It may not be the case that every child has to go through a rebellious phase.

Segment 4

• It’s never too late for parents to reach their children—even those parents who feel like they’ve failed.

• Are you giving your kids behavior control… or actually shepherding their hearts?

• When everything feels lost, your hope must be not in your own parenting power—but in the power of the gospel.

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If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

Segment 1

• Guest hosts: Justin Peters, Jim Osman & Gabe Hughes

• The church must not copy business models or government structures.

• Churches chasing worldliness to attract the world lose their distinctiveness.

Segment 2

• Baptism and communion aren’t rituals—they’re visible reminders of the gospel

• Worship that entertains people often stops honoring God

• Some churches draw crowds—but they’re feeding goats, not sheep

Segment 3

• Most churches avoid church discipline—even though Jesus commands it

• Matthew 18 isn’t optional—it’s how the church deals with sin

• When discipline is ignored, sin spreads—but when it’s practiced, the church is purified

Segment 4

• Church discipline: loving restoration or something most churches are too afraid to practice?

• What happens when someone refuses to repent—and why that changes everything

• If your church never confronts sin, is it protecting people… or failing them?

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If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

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It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.

Segment 1

• Can Christians participate in sports like boxing, football, and paintball, or does this mean they are thinking evil thoughts about punching, tackling, and shooting? - Andrew

• Is it wrong for someone to be uncouth? For example, if someone says hello to me and I don't say anything back, is that a sin? My hyper-conscience condemns me for acts like this, but I don't want to disregard the guilt if it is from the Lord. - Phillip

• I've been saved for almost 4 years now. I struggle with cussing... but in my mind only. How can I stop this? - Pearl

Segment 2

• What is the difference between a Christian having a strong conscience vs a seared conscience? - Ryder

Segment 3

• What is your favorite book of the Bible? - Marie

Segment 4

• My wife and I go to a small church of about 30 people. Over the last few years, there have been several weddings in the church, and now almost all the church is family, including my wife and I. Is this a problem? - Anonymous

• How does a Christian let shame and guilt go? When I fall into sin, I get very angry with myself because I failed. I know I'm looking at myself and my efforts, not at what Jesus has done for me, and that's the wrong way to look at it. How can I let my pride and anger go, stop focusing on my own efforts, and focus on what Jesus has done? - Ray

• Since my brother got married to his pagan wife, I have no desire to speak to him. I feel as if he has spat in our faces and, more importantly, that he's spat in God's face. I am angry and hurt, but don't want to be. What do I do about my relationship with my brother? - Anonymous

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If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

Segment 1

• 100 students, professing to be Christians, asked one simple question. Can they answer it?

• Some share the benefits of a relationship with Christ, but miss the thrust of the gospel.

• If an unbeliever heard your testimony, would it actually lead them to Christ?

Segment 2

• “Jesus changed my life,” “I have purpose,” “I feel fulfilled”—are these reasons or results?

• Why emotional experiences and life improvement fall short of explaining true salvation.

• The uncomfortable question: have we replaced the gospel with clichés?

Segment 3

• We can see what vague answers vs. crystal-clear gospel articulation actually looks like.

• What must be included in a real gospel explanation—God, sin, wrath, Christ, response

• Truth - not subjective results—is the true foundation of our faith.

Segment 4

• There are far too many “church kids” who are unable to explain the gospel.

• Are we entertaining and assimilating students instead of calling for conversion?

• The deeper concern: is weak articulation connected to why so many walk away?

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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!