Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

It’s Witness Wednesday!

Segment 1

• Rex confidently says Jesus is Lord—but can he explain why someone should believe that?

• What happens when personal testimony isn't enough to persuade a skeptic?

• Todd helps Rex move from "Jesus changed my life" to the gospel message that actually saves.

Segment 2

• Sean believes heaven and hell are real—but how can anyone know they're truly forgiven?

• Can last rites, confession, or religious rituals clear a guilty conscience before God?

• Todd and Sean compare Roman Catholicism and biblical Christianity on the question that matters most: How are sinners made right with God?

Segment 3

• This Buddhist student has lived in America for two years—and has never heard the gospel.

• If Buddhism brings peace and happiness, why would someone need Christianity?

• Todd contrasts managing desires with solving humanity's deepest problem: guilt before a holy God.

Segment 4

• Casey believes morality is doing what feels right—but who gets the final say on right and wrong?

• Raised Southern Baptist, Casey knows church culture but doesn't understand the gospel.

• Karma, evolution, religion, and the law of God collide in a conversation about truth, judgment, and forgiveness.

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Segment 1

• An update on Jimmy Hicks’ surgery recovery reveals an unexpected lesson about marriage, suffering, and seeing your spouse with fresh eyes.

• Could one difficult season expose blessings in your family that you've been overlooking for years?

• What happens when hardship becomes the very thing that deepens intimacy instead of destroying it?

Segment 2

• Charlemagne’s attempt to spread Christianity through political power raises questions that Christians are still debating today.

• What happens when the lines between church and state become blurry?

• A look at history’s most famous examples of “Christian government” reveals consequences many believers never consider.

Segment 3

• Are the scientific arguments for an ancient earth really as airtight as we've been told?

• Dr. Jason Lisle challenges popular dating methods, dinosaur timelines, and assumptions about Earth's history.

• What evidence causes some scientists to question long-held claims about millions and billions of years?

Segment 4

• Why are teenagers risking their lives for TikTok fame—and is the real problem deeper than social media?

• Todd contrasts modern youth ministry trends with the forgotten practice of catechizing children.

• Could a stronger understanding of identity, sin, and the gospel help address the crisis facing today's generation?

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

Segment 1

• A shocking report claims authorities ignored the mass exploitation of over 250,000 young girls—why would officials look the other way?

• Is fear of being labeled racist preventing governments from confronting serious cultural and criminal problems?

• What happens when immigration, assimilation, and public safety collide in ways nobody wants to discuss?

Segment 2

• Why are some people calling the Islamic call to prayer beautiful while ignoring the theology behind it?

• A European government refuses to ban first-cousin marriage despite alarming birth defect statistics—what's driving the decision?

• Are secular governments or religious movements responsible for more violence throughout history than you've been led to believe?

Segment 3

• Two newly discovered Augustine sermons spark a surprising reminder about your identity in Christ.

• What happens to a marriage when forgiveness is offered—but never truly given?

• Another pastor falls in a prostitution sting, raising uncomfortable questions about accountability, temptation, and hidden sin.

Segment 4

• Archaeologists uncover one of the oldest known images of Jesus—but does it actually resemble Him?

• Why do so many pastors feel exhausted, discouraged, and unsatisfied in ministry today?

• How should church members care for their shepherds before burnout becomes a crisis?

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

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

Segment 1

• A concerned mom asks: “How could heaven be joyful if my children never repent and come to Christ?”

Segment 2

• Justin asks whether Jesus’ physical death alone paid for sin—or whether His suffering under God’s wrath was also necessary.

• What happens when children and teens hear a “Jesus loves you” message without sin, wrath, repentance, or the full gospel?

Segment 3

• Kristen asks whether tithing can be given wherever the Holy Spirit leads—or whether the local church should come first.

• Lucinda asks how to persuade a determinedly uneducated family member that learning matters biblically.

Segment 4

• Claire shares how godly male friendships are strengthening husbands, fathers, homes, and the church.

• Caleb asks whether emphasizing “Sunday best” can unintentionally make poorly dressed visitors feel unwelcome at church.

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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!

Segment 1

• Are you missing a key reason your Christian life feels stuck or incomplete?

• Todd argues that spiritual gifts are woven into God’s design for human flourishing—just like marriage, family, work, and education.

• What if the fastest way to discover your spiritual gift isn’t a test, but simply getting involved?

Segment 2

• Why do so many Christians leave their God-given gifts sitting on the shelf?

• Todd breaks down a wide range of spiritual gifts and shows how they can be used in surprisingly practical ways.

• Could your church—and your own joy—be suffering because you're neglecting a "priestly duty"?

Segment 3

• What does Ken Ham’s family legacy reveal about passing faith to future generations?

• Todd challenges modern children’s ministry models that prioritize entertainment over theology.

• Are we giving kids a “Jesus is your friend” message when they desperately need a bigger view of God?

Segment 4

• Why are so many Christian parents losing ground in the battle for their children’s hearts and minds?

• Todd shares ten practical ways to pass biblical wisdom to children and grandchildren.

• Could simple habits like family meals, handwritten letters, and visible repentance leave a gospel legacy that lasts for generations?

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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!