Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Do you actually understand the gospel? Many people think it's about being a good person, earning God's favor, or simply saying you're sorry. As Todd speaks with students at Georgia Tech, he uncovers several common misunderstandings and explains the life-changing truth of what Christ has done for sinners.

Segment 1

• Is Christianity just another version of karma?

• Can being a "good person" make you right with God?

• What the gospel actually teaches.

Segment 2

• Does science eliminate the need for a Creator?

• Why design points to a Designer.

• The biggest question of all: Is Christianity true?

Segment 3

Are people basically good or fundamentally sinful?

Why God's justice makes the gospel such good news.

What it really means to repent and believe.

Segment 4

Can you know the gospel without truly knowing Christ?

How can you know if your faith is genuine?

The marks of true conversion.

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Which is more dangerous: denying the exclusivity of Christ, teaching that all religions lead to God, or claiming people can be saved without hearing the gospel? Todd compares several popular teachings and explains why one stands above the rest.

Segment 1

• A female “preacher” claims Jesus isn't "my way or the highway."

• Can John 14:6 really mean something other than what Jesus said?

• Why denying Christ's exclusivity destroys the gospel.

Segment 2

• William Lane Craig says people can be saved without hearing the name of Jesus.

• Does Romans 1 teach that general revelation is enough for salvation?

• Why Todd says this teaching undermines the Great Commission.

Segment 3

• Raphael Warnock says many religions lead to the same God.

• An imam defends Muhammad's marriage to a child.

• Which teaching does Todd say is actually the most dangerous?

Segment 4

• John MacArthur's message to pastors who feel discouraged.

• Why faithful ministry always comes with criticism.

• How every church member can encourage their pastor.

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Every political debate eventually comes down to one question: "Says who?" Todd explains why Christians must ground every argument in God's authority—not history, culture, or public opinion.

Segment 1

• Why Todd says Stephen Miller's argument ultimately falls short.

• The one question every political debate must answer.

• Why Christians can't ultimately appeal to history, culture, or tradition.

Segment 2

• What sin Todd says is fueling so much of today's cultural conflict.

• Who actually decides what's "good," "normal," and "beautiful"?

• Why our battle isn't ultimately against people—it's against rebellion toward God.

Segment 3

• The one phrase that explains nearly every rebellion in Scripture.

• What Noah, Babel, Pharaoh, and the book of Judges all have in common.

• What happens when a society rejects God's authority.

Segment 4

• Why Christian parents shouldn't make themselves the ultimate authority.

• Charles Spurgeon on the only authority that matters.

• How "Thus saith the Lord" should shape every area of a Christian's life.

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

Segment 1

• Anonymous asks: Should we leave our church if our pastor regularly makes major decisions without the other elders?

Segment 2

• Justin asks: Can a husband and wife biblically lead a co-ed Bible study together?

Segment 3

• Anonymous asks: Is it a good idea to witness to phone scammers?

• Anonymous asks: Should Christian teenagers date? If so, when?

Segment 4

• Wyatt asks: Does a recurring struggle with pornography disqualify a man from serving as an elder?

• Anonymous asks: If sincere Christians interpret the Bible differently, how can we know who's actually right?

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Can Christians trust the feeling that “the Lord’s presence” is stronger at one church than another? Todd examines how emotions can influence church decisions, what Michelle Obama’s one-word answer reveals about the spirit of the age, and how believers should think biblically about politics, patriotism, and cultural change.

Segment 1

• Is every government-funded service automatically socialism?

• What responsibilities has God actually assigned to civil government?

• Barack and Michelle Obama each choose one word to describe their next chapter.

• How can Christians enjoy rest without making the next season of life entirely about themselves?

Segment 2

• What do Christians really mean when they say they can “feel the Lord’s presence”?

• Can an emotional worship experience be mistaken for evidence that a church is spiritually healthy?

• What should matter more than feelings when deciding where your family will worship?

• Is a distant church still the best choice if the drive keeps you from becoming involved in its life?

Segment 3

• Should the Bible ever be packaged together with America’s founding documents?

• Can patriotism quietly become confused with devotion to Christ?

• Why have Christian leaders criticized the God Bless the USA Bible?

• What happens when church and state become too closely connected?

Segment 4

• Why are younger conservatives becoming increasingly hostile toward Israel?

• Does the possibility of UFOs create any real challenge to Christianity?

• What does the euthanasia of a child reveal about where radical autonomy leads?

• What can Christians learn from public leaders who remain gracious and openly faithful under pressure?

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