Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Should Christians celebrate the Bible being taught in public schools? Todd explains why what seems like a win for Christianity may not be what it appears while exploring declining birth rates, cultural Christianity, and what it really takes to change a nation.

Segment 1

• Why do Pride parades so often revolve around public displays of sexuality?

• Can you judge a religion by the kind of culture it produces? Todd compares Christianity and Hinduism.

• An Irish teacher spent nearly two years in prison over preferred pronouns. What does his case reveal about religious freedom?

• Should Christian schools accept government funding if it means compromising biblical convictions?

Segment 2

• Why are fewer young people getting married and having children?

• Are social media, celebrity culture, and pornography reshaping an entire generation's view of family?

• Does God's design for marriage and parenthood actually lead to greater joy and fulfillment?

• What are young adults giving up when they delay marriage and parenthood?

Segment 3

• Why doesn't Todd want the Bible taught in public schools?

• Is teaching Scripture as literature actually diminishing its true purpose?

• Can Christian values change a nation without changing hearts?

• Why is cultural Christianity becoming increasingly attractive to conservatives?

Segment 4

• Can a nation become "Christian" without people becoming Christians?

• Should the church focus on changing culture—or making disciples?

• What can we learn from the early church's response to a pagan culture?

• Could our expectations for transforming society be aimed at the wrong target?

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Segment 1

• Jimmy Hicks returns after major back surgery and shares the unexpected lessons God taught him through recovery.

• Why can learning to depend on others be one of the hardest—and healthiest—lessons for Christians?

• What makes faithful, mission-minded believers so valuable in the local church?

• Are dad jokes actually good for your family? Science (and Todd) weighs in.

Segment 2

• A viral Roman Catholic apologist claims Catholics and evangelicals believe the same gospel. Is she right?

• Why are so many evangelicals being drawn toward Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Anglicanism?

• What's missing from the argument that makes it sound so convincing?

• How can you recognize the difference between the true gospel and a subtle counterfeit?

Segment 3

• Why are churches like the PCUSA continuing to lose members year after year?

• What happens when denominations compromise on biblical truth to follow the culture?

• Should churches seek a "middle ground" on controversial issues, or does that strategy always drift left?

• What lessons can faithful pastors and churches learn from today's denominational decline?

Segment 4

• Can dogs ever evolve into something other than dogs?

• What's the difference between biblical "kinds," species, and Darwinian evolution?

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

Segment 1

• Eric asks: Can even the most notorious false teachers truly repent and be forgiven?

• Anonymous asks: What should a husband do when his wife suddenly wants to leave their longtime church?

Segment 2

• Should you stay and work through concerns with your church, or is it time to leave? (Continued from Segment 1)

Segment 3

• David asks: Whatever happened to Too Wretched for Radio?

• Marion asks: Which Puritan authors are worth reading, and where should you start?

• Merry asks: Which promises in the Bible actually belong to Christians today?

Segment 4

• More on the Puritans.

• Anonymous asks: How should Christians help someone struggling with psychosis?

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Segment 1

• Todd Friel sits down with Dr. Lou Priolo to reveal why so many marriages struggle before they even begin.

• Are you ignoring dating red flags that could become lifelong regrets?

• Why do persistent doubts, constant conflict, and avoiding hard conversations deserve a second look?

Segment 2

• Can physical boundaries before marriage reveal much deeper spiritual problems?

• Dr. Priolo explains why unresolved selfishness has a way of following couples down the aisle.

• Should strong concerns from family and friends ever make you hit the pause button on a relationship?

Segment 3

• Is helping your spouse grow spiritually actually one of your biblical responsibilities?

• Why can trying to "fix" your spouse expose a much bigger problem in your own heart?

• Todd and Dr. Priolo tackle how to confront sin lovingly without turning your home into a battlefield.

Segment 4

• How should you respond when your spouse points out your biggest flaws?

• Tiny habits, family traditions, and personal preferences can become surprisingly explosive marriage issues.

• What's the difference between confronting real sin and simply expecting your spouse to do things your way?

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It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd is at Georgia Tech and engages with students to share the hope of Christ.

Segment 1

• Todd asks Arvin to rank smoking, pornography, abortion, and hooking up—which answer reveals just how dramatically moral values have shifted?

• Why would someone say smoking is worse than abortion? Todd presses beneath the surface to uncover the worldview behind the answer.

• Todd then meets a Hindu student whose moral instincts surprise him before challenging the idea that all religions are basically the same.

Segment 2

• Can "my truth" and Jesus' exclusive claims both be true? Todd walks a Hindu student through the collision between relativism and Christianity.

• What happens when the Ten Commandments become the standard instead of personal opinion?

• Todd explains why the gospel is radically different from every other religion—and why that difference matters eternally.

Segment 3

• Todd questions three Georgia Tech students who defend pornography, reject objective morality, and insist they're still "good people."

• If pornography is harmless, why would you be embarrassed to watch it with your parents? Todd exposes what conscience may already know.

• Can someone honestly call themselves good after admitting to lying, lust, stealing, and blasphemy? The conversation takes an unexpectedly personal turn.

Segment 4

• Todd challenges the three students with the question everyone must answer: What should a perfectly just God do with guilty people?

• A Jehovah's Witness listening nearby joins the discussion, leading to a respectful but direct conversation about hell, the deity of Christ, and salvation.

• What happens if you've believed in the wrong Jesus? Todd ends with a sobering question about eternity that neither side can ignore.

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