Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

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

Segment 1

• An elder at my church wants to start a group that prays for the Sunday service during the Sunday service. We are a small church that only holds one service, so this prayer group would miss the preaching of God's Word. What are your thoughts? - Anonymous

• My teenage daughter wants to know if we can actually rebuke stuff in the name of Jesus. Is this just a trendy thing to be doing amongst young Christians right now? - Ash

• Other than the fruit of the Spirit, are there any other signs that a person is filled with the Holy Spirit? - Anonymous

• Is there a historical or biblical precedent for women serving as deacons? - Ean

Segment 2

• I heard you critique a new book recently about somebody taking a trip to heaven. What motivates a person to say these things? Could they actually believe they're being truthful? - Anonymous

• Would you happen to know any good biblical resources that could point me to how I can help my sons prepare for a career path in their lives? I want my sons to succeed and to help them as the Lord leads, but I'm not sure how to do this. - Ricky

• I have a teenage daughter who fell into the woke world. Things have gotten better after two years, but I would like a few biblical pointers to help me not only endure this trial but also continue to encourage my daughter in a positive, biblical way. - Anonymous

Segment 3

• How do you respond to all the brothers and sisters who are moon landing deniers? My biggest issue with them is that they are denying the testimony of brothers in Christ who walked on the moon (Charlie Duke & Jim Irwin), not to mention the countless others who have worked on the space program. I know it is not a primary issue, but to call brothers and sisters in Christ liars is a big deal. - Michael

Segment 4

• If there is no temptation to sin in Heaven, how did Satan get the idea for an uprising? - Joe

• I am 21 years old and have been married for just over a year now, and my parents have been very adamant about us visiting their church sometimes. They attend a church of Christ, and we do not. We also love worshipping at our own church. What should we do? - Anonymous

• What are some good parenting resources that combat gentle parenting and encourage healthy, biblical parenting? - Anna

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Segment 1

• A viral image sparks outrage—was it harmless, or something far more serious?

• What should Christians actually do when a public figure appears to mock God?

• Media figures responded to the president’s meme in various ways… some got it right, some not so much.

Segment 2

• Shows like The View shape how people think about truth—even though it is not attached to reality.

• Joy Behar claims Jesus never said He was the Messiah. She must not be familiar with her Bible.

• Why do cultural voices speak confidently on theology while being completely uninformed?

Segment 3

• A major Christian creator affirms Mormons—they may be sincere, but they’re wrong.

• AI “Jesus” offers comfort for $1.99/minute. Is this more entertainment than theology?

• Is there ever a just, God-blessed reason to declare war?

Segment 4

• Todd’s not turning charismatic, but wants to talk about a church practice that might make you uncomfortable.

• Hand-raising in worship has historical precedent.

• It’s okay for our emotions and feelings to be expressed in worship. How do we do this in an orderly fashion?

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It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd Friel goes to the University of Georgia to engage students in candid, thought-provoking conversations about morality, truth, and Christianity. Through a series of real-world encounters, Todd challenges students to define wisdom, justify their moral beliefs, and explain why they hold their worldview. As conversations unfold, many students struggle to ground their beliefs in objective truth, ultimately leading to discussions about whether morality requires a higher authority—namely, God.

Segment 1

• Todd asks Jared “What is wisdom”—and can you prove your definition is actually right?

• If morality is just how you were raised… who are you to say anyone is wrong?

• Christian student Jared hits a wall trying to justify “right and wrong” without appealing to a higher authority.

Segment 2

• You say you’re a Christian—but do you actually know why you believe it?

• Presbyterian Yuhan admits his faith is inherited, not examined—does that describe you too?

• If you’ve never tested your beliefs, how confident should you really be?

Segment 3

• Can you call something evil (like Hitler or eugenics) without an objective standard?

• Darian gives sharp answers—until extreme scenarios expose the limits of relativism.

• The conversation forces a turning point: do morals require a higher authority like God?

Segment 4

• Can you call yourself a Christian… but still not explain why someone should believe?

• John struggles to give a compelling reason for Christianity—until justice, judgment, and eternity come into focus.

• The gospel becomes unavoidable: if sin isn’t punished, how can God be just—and what did Jesus actually accomplish?

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Segment 1

• Todd’s review of the new “The Great Awakening” movie.

• What actually brings about true revival?

• Why did straightforward, doctrine-rich preaching—not emotional hype—ignite lasting transformation?

Segment 2

• How to build real friendship with nonbelievers, without compromising your convictions.

• Whitefield and Franklin’s unlikely partnership exposes how evangelism and real relationships intersect.

• Are you avoiding meaningful relationships outside your “Christian bubble”—and missing opportunities to grow God’s kingdom?

Segment 3

• What’s missing in many of today’s gospel presentations?

• Whitefield’s preaching model confronts modern evangelism with a focus on law, urgency, and authority.

• What in the world is a “Christian Buddhist”?

Segment 4

• When culture defines the “meaning of life,” who actually has the authority to answer—and why does that matter?

• Open-air preaching, public spaces, and cultural reactions—how do you boldly proclaim the gospel while still being wise, lawful, and neighborly?

• Trump posts, and deletes, an alarming picture.

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Segment 1

• There have been many contentious conversations lately about things evangelicals have largely taken for granted.

• Todd introduces a major cultural debate: should Christians support modern Israel—or rethink everything?

• A deep-dive article promises clarity on one of the most confusing and divisive theological issues today.

Segment 2

• What is Israel biblically—a state, a religion, or something far more concrete and ongoing?

• Israel is defined as ethnic, national, and territorial—raising uncomfortable implications for modern debates

• If Israel spans generations regardless of belief, what does that mean for today’s largely secular Jewish population?

Segment 3

• Does the modern state of Israel actually matter in God’s overarching redemptive plan?

• Even without a political state, Israel would still be central to God’s purposes.

• Cultural Jews, secular Jews, religious Jews—these are outward markers that don’t change the Bible’s view of who they really are.

Segment 4

• Are Christians required to support Israel politically—or is that a dangerous oversimplification?

• Israel’s existence doesn’t equal spiritual restoration—so what should believers actually affirm?

• Romans 9–11 raises a divine mystery: Israel is in unbelief, and yet part of God’s plan.

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