Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Segment 1

• Which clip is more cloying?

• A progressive clergy stunt as woke pastors storm the lobby of Target HQ.

• Tony Robbins gives worldly wisdom to a suicidal man and turns it into a joke about his shoes.

Segment 2

• Jesse Duplantis and his prosperity preaching is almost totally unmatched in terms of blasphemy.

• Prosperity preaches point you towards getting more stuff while scripture points you towards getting more of someone - Jesus.

• The inheritance we have waiting for us after this life makes earthly wealth look like nothing.

Segment 3

• The recent scandal from Phillip Yancey begs the question: why are so many older saints failing to finish well?

• The church cannot afford to adopt the world’s definition of love, but must see it as God’s word does.

• A good finish to the Christian life takes time and training… but it can leave an incredible impact.

Segment 4

• That image of someone collapsing right before the finish line of a race? That could happen to anyone.

• We need to be close to people in the church so that they can tap us on the shoulder when we’re faltering.

• Don’t get tired, don’t give in to pain - run the race well.

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Segment 1

• The political shifts in Minnesota across recent decades have been cataclysmic.

• Anti-ICE protesters storm a church mid-service, with cameras rolling.

• Peter’s letters on sanctified suffering suddenly read like tomorrow’s news — are you prepared?

Segment 2

• How would you handle political protestors storming the doors of your church?

• Our suffering must be grounded in our salvation: what Christ has done for us.

• Focusing on Jesus and His work - like the pastor of that church did - is the only way to weather the coming storm.

Segment 3

• We must think about how scary-good AI is getting.

• We are creatures that are made to work - and we should not offload all of our work to machines.

• There are elements of the human experience that will never be able to be replicated by robots.

Segment 4

• AI is the next in a line of extreme technological advancements that humanity has faced.

• Where will things be with AI and automation a decade from now?

• Do we need to prepare ourselves for pastors that aren’t strictly human?

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Segment 1

• Not a question, but wanted to share with you guys, as a long time listener, that I’ve finally joined a Bible-teaching church. Thanks for all you’ve done! - Gabe

• How can I discern when it’s time for me to stop serving in a particular area of ministry? - Anonymous

Segment 2

• My friend, who is also a believer, is going to join a church that has a “husband and wife pastor team”. How strongly should I warn him against this? - Vinnie

• Is self-awareness in regard to humility a biblical teaching? -Anonymous

Segment 3

• Is it wrong for me to limit my time with a family member because they mistreat me? - Murphy

• How strictly should we follow speed-limits? - Anonymous

Segment 4

• The degree I am pursuing has bought into the “gender-affirming”/preferred pronoun stuff. Should I push back against this? - Ben

• How can I best share the gospel with Mormons that come knocking on my door? - Jonathan

• Is “ask Jesus into your heart” a valid evangelistic approach? - Brent

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Segment 1

• Not all doctrinal errors are created equal: some are skin-deep, while some are truly fatal.

• Denying core attributes of God (justice, omnipotence, Trinity) moves you firmly outside Christian orthodoxy.

• Secondary issues can quietly morph into primary threats if they implicate larger, more central theological issues.

Segment 2

• Hell may be a secondary issue… but it’s not just a “friendly disagreement.”

• Rejecting eternal punishment often stems from seeking to redefine God’s character as only loving.

• It may seem harmless, but it warps the gospel and threatens scriptural foundations.

Segment 3

• Phil Johnson says that questions can be asked, but not every doctrine should be endlessly debated.

• If one wants to deny hell, one usually has to get around some pretty clear words from Jesus.

• Most historical rejections of hell came from cults or liberal fringe—not the faithful church.

Segment 4

• Today’s “just asking questions” mindset is often doubt disguised as curiosity.

• Hell isn’t up for revision—it’s central to Jesus’ message and the urgency of the gospel.

• Tone matters, but clarity matters more: eternal conscious torment is the historic, biblical truth.

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It’s Witness Wednesday!

Today we travel to Kennesaw State University where students are asked about issues like postmodernism, grace, and the biblical worldview. Students Matt and Joseph are challenged to truly consider Christ and His gospel.

Segment 1

• Matt identifies as a Christian but embraces postmodernism and radical subjectivity.

• Todd walks him through historical worldviews and exposes the flaw in relativism.

• Matt begins reconsidering postmodernism after realizing it can’t account for objective moral truth.

Segment 2

• Todd challenges Matt with five core questions: origin, purpose, morality, guilt, and destiny.

• Christianity uniquely answers all five through the person and work of Jesus Christ.

• Matt is struck by the clarity and coherence of the gospel message compared to other belief systems.

Segment 3

• Todd urges Matt to consider truth as that which aligns with objective reality, not just feeling.

• Christianity isn’t about blind faith—it’s about trusting God as He’s been revealed.

• Todd explains that real love means courageously sharing truth, even when it's uncomfortable.

Segment 4

• Joseph professes belief in God but thinks salvation results from our good works.

• Todd gently corrects him, explaining Jesus paid our debt fully, and forgiveness cannot be earned.

• Joseph listens, affirms belief in Jesus, and seems impacted by the clarity of the gospel.

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