Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

An actor from The Chosen endorses a pro-abortion candidate, and a church choir sings the Backstreet Boys. Todd examines what both reveal, and also considers how we preach God’s wrath and what young people are seeking in church.

Segment 1

• Is Obama overlooking his own role in America’s division?

• What happens when a student challenges Ben Shapiro on Israel?

• Is the Bible really silent on abortion?

Segment 2

• The Chosen actor endorses James Talarico.

• Who gets to define a “true Christian”?

• Where is your money going when you support The Chosen?

Segment 3

• Jesus’ response to tragedy might surprise you.

• Have we softened our warnings about God’s wrath?

• What if you can’t forgive yourself?

Segment 4

• A church choir performs the Backstreet Boys.

• Why are Stanford students turning to Catholicism?

• Is your church chasing trends young people are rejecting?

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Andy Stanley just announced he’s leaving his senior pastor role at North Point—but who votes on his successor at a church with no formal membership? Todd examines church membership and the preaching of Stanley’s proposed successor, then tackles homecoming dresses, modesty, and the conversations parents may be avoiding.

Segment 1

• Andy Stanley’s upcoming departure as senior pastor.

• North Point’s unusual requirements for voting on a successor.

• Should your church come looking when you leave?

Segment 2

• Have we softened what Scripture says about false teachers?

• Was Jonathan Edwards too harsh?

• Todd examines a sermon from Stanley’s proposed successor.

Segment 3

• Responding to Allie Beth Stuckey on homecoming modesty.

• Is modesty just a male lust problem?

• When does calling something “legalism” become an excuse?

Segment 4

• What your daughter’s clothing is communicating.

• Can parents say no—even when everyone else says yes?

• How to teach your daughter modesty without shaming her

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

Segment 1

• How do I respond when family blames my pain on a lack of faith? — Anna

• Should a Baptist attend a Lutheran church? — Sylvia

Segment 2

• Was it answered prayer or coincidence? — Hallie

• When should churches address conspiracy theories? — Noah

Segment 3

• Can an interlinear Bible help if I don’t know Greek or Hebrew? — Gordon

• Can past sexual sin disqualify me from church leadership for life? — Stuart

Segment 4

• How do I respond to “Christians don’t need church”? — Anonymous

• How do I question my church’s Beth Moore study? — Josh

• How can I tell if someone from a nominal church is saved? — Rochelle

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Is your Gospel presentation missing something essential? Todd shares Paul Washer’s approach to evangelism, then examines who is shaping your kids’ beliefs and whether a Christian school can give you peace of mind.

Segment 1

• The ELCA’s “queer confirmation” challenges parental convictions.

• More boys are attending youth groups, but is it revival?

• Could your Gospel presentation be missing a crucial piece?

Segment 2

• Paul Washer explains where evangelism should begin.

• What should you tell someone who responds emotionally to the Gospel?

• How do you reach those who think Scripture is outdated?

Segment 3

• Who is teaching your kids to see the world so differently?

• Students champion free speech, then demand censorship.

• Should you leave public school if you can’t afford alternatives?

Segment 4

• A Christian university calls “in Christ alone” white privilege.

• Why do young people confide in AI over pastors?

• One mother turns off her kids’ devices and sees a change.

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It’s Witness Wednesday! At Georgia State University, Todd talks with the president of the communist club, a student comparing religions, and a Baptist hoping to earn heaven.

Segment 1

• Todd steps into a debate about free will.

• Jay says there’s no evidence for God.

• Todd presents God’s law, then leaves Jay to consider judgment.

Segment 2

• A student cites Ecclesiastes to argue that death is the end.

• He thinks being better than others gets you into heaven.

• He respects the Gospel, but does that mean he accepts it?

Segment 3

• A student raising money for cancer research is pro-choice.

• A Baptist believes he can earn his way to heaven.

• He says he repents regularly, so why does Todd press further?

Segment 4

• Todd returns to Jay with the intention of sharing the Gospel.

• Jay challenges him over morality, prophecy, and Scripture.

• When does evangelism become casting pearls before swine?

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