Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Are Christians expecting government to accomplish what only the gospel can? Philip De Courcy joins Todd at the Ark Encounter to examine Christian nationalism and why ordinary life may matter more to God than you realize.

Segment 1

• What serving as an officer in Belfast taught Philip about trusting God.

• When does political involvement obscure the Gospel?

• What should Christians expect from government?

Segment 2

• Can you reject Christian Nationalism and still love your country?

• What are you praying for your children to become?

• How can you serve God in retirement?

Segment 3

• Is your church pushing older believers aside?

• How the pressure to be “radical” may be stealing your joy.

• Can you serve God without leaving everything behind?

Segment 4

• Does your secular job count as ministry?

• Should you feel guilty when you’re not thinking about God?

• Can taking a nap bring glory to God?

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It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd meets a Presbyterian who isn’t afraid to defend his faith and a Catholic who’s counting on his good works to get to heaven. Two conversations with some important lessons about sharing the Gospel.

Segment 1

• Could you explain the Gospel as confidently as this Presbyterian?

• What can we learn from Samuel’s boldness about Christ?

• Are Seventh-day Adventists Christians?

Segment 2

• Does Adventism’s investigative judgment contradict the Gospel?

• Why did Samuel leave the Baptist church for Presbyterianism?

• Is Jesus our Sabbath rest, or must Christians still keep a Sabbath day?

Segment 3

• A Nigerian Catholic believes in the power of words.

• How good is good enough to get into heaven?

• How Todd uses a stranger’s name to introduce Jesus.

Segment 4

• John says he trusts God. So why does Todd keep pressing?

• Is salvation about more than escaping hell?

• Can your good works make God love you more?

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

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.

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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!

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?

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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!

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

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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!