Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

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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Rome promises history, unity, and authority, but do those claims hold up? Todd examines Dave Stotts’s conversion to Catholicism, the controversy over Enoch, and why Christians look beyond Scripture for answers.

Segment 1

• The host of Drive Thru History becomes Roman Catholic.

• Does belonging to the historic church mean joining Rome?

• Becoming Catholic means more than changing worship styles.

Segment 2

• If Enoch isn’t Scripture, why does Jude quote it?

• Does that quotation undermine the Bible’s authority?

• Enoch’s claims about the Messiah deserve a closer look.

Segment 3

• Why do Jesus Calling and The Shack resonate with Christians?

• What are readers finding in these books that they’re missing in church?

• Which of God’s attributes is the greatest?

Segment 4

• Todd confronts an article excusing sexual assault to fight racism.

• Why would feminists excuse sexual assault by migrants?

• How moral compromise can erode a college student’s faith.

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Spiritual trends come and go. How do you spot the ones your church should avoid? Todd examines claims of hearing from God, mindfulness, Christian nationalism, and the debate over capital punishment.

Segment 1

• John Mark Comer’s 21-day retreat nearly broke him.

• Do you need silence to hear from God?

• Does Scripture need a supplement?

Segment 2

• Someone brings you a “word from the Lord.” Now what?

• A meditation researcher finds more than she expected.

• Is mindfulness as harmless as it sounds?

Segment 3

• What should you say when a false teacher dies?

• Does being polite mean softening the truth?

• Is Christian nationalism dividing your church?

Segment 4

• Is Christian nationalism distracting from the Great Commission?

• Would you lose every election to see one soul saved?

• Can you be pro-life and support the death penalty?

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

Segment 1

• How can I find comfort knowing there won’t be marriage in heaven? — Anonymous

• My boyfriend and I attend different churches. How do we choose one before marrying? — Eunoia

Segment 2

• Should Christians shun people over disagreements? — John

• How do we love people without approving of their sin? — Noah

• Is depicting the Holy Spirit as a dove idolatrous? — Sebastian

Segment 3

• What does Jairus reveal about your parents’ love?

• How do you repair a strained relationship with your parents?

Segment 4

• Can I listen to hymns sung by non-Christians? — Caleb, age 12

• How do I turn everyday conversations toward the Gospel? — Hunter

• Is having a pet peeve sinful? — Anonymous

• My conscience isn’t as tender anymore. What should I do? — Jeff

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Todd sits down with Dr. Jerry Wragg to tackle a troubling question: Why do pastors keep falling into scandal, and what can your church do before it’s too late?

Segment 1

• Why are more pastors falling into moral failure?

• Is social media creating celebrity pastors who aren’t qualified to shepherd?

• What warning signs might your church be overlooking?

Segment 2

• How do you confront a pastor without making reckless accusations?

• Can a great preacher actually be a terrible shepherd?

• What should genuine pastoral humility look like?

Segment 3

• Does your pastor actually care about you—or just his sermons?

• Should churches investigate a pastoral candidate’s phone, marriage, and private life?

• What if a gifted preacher simply isn’t qualified to pastor?

Segment 4

• How much accountability is too much for a pastor?

• Why do pastors fall into sexual sin after decades of faithful ministry?

• Could small character flaws be warning signs of a much bigger problem?

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