Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

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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Todd sits down with Dr. John Crotts to discuss why Christians should expect to upset the world with the gospel, why loving the local church is essential for spiritual health, and how pastors can faithfully shepherd God's people through today's cultural chaos.

Segment 1

• Are Christians playing it too safe when sharing the Gospel?

• What surprising places can become your next evangelism mission field—including one you'd probably never expect?

• Why are so many religious people spiritually hungry despite sitting in church every Sunday?

Segment 2

• Could your biggest spiritual weakness actually be trying to follow Christ without a local church?

• Church hurt is real—but is isolation making the problem even worse?

• Why does Scripture present the local church as protection instead of just another weekly event?

Segment 3

• Should pastors stay at one church for decades—or is bigger ministry always better?

• Can good church movements become harmful when personal convictions turn into church-wide expectations?

• Where's the line between biblical conviction and making your preferences everyone's standard?

Segment 4

• Should your pastor address every political controversy from the pulpit?

• What if preaching deeper theology is actually the best response to today's cultural chaos?

• When is it wise for a pastor to pause an expositional series and speak directly to a national crisis?

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Todd sits down with Dr. John Crotts to discuss why so many Christian men struggle to grow up spiritually, what biblical manhood really looks like, and how the gospel gives lasting hope to weary believers.

Segment 1

• Why do so many Christian men drift through life instead of pursuing godliness?

• What does biblical manhood actually look like—and where does it begin?

• How can living with eternity in view completely change the way you live today?

• Why is wisdom more than just knowing the right answers?

Segment 2

• What does it really mean for a husband to lead his family biblically?

• How can Christian men take responsibility without becoming controlling or domineering?

• What habits separate spiritually mature men from those who stay stuck?

• Why is receiving correction one of the clearest marks of biblical maturity?

Segment 3

• Why do faithful Christians often lose hope—even when they know the truth?

• What is biblical hope, and why is it far more than positive thinking?

• How can God's promises steady your heart during seasons of suffering and discouragement?

• Why is meditating on God's character essential for lasting joy?

Segment 4

• What does biblical meditation look like, and how can it transform your daily walk with Christ?

• What should you do when you feel like you've failed God one too many times?

• Can God's grace become an excuse for sin, or does it actually fuel holiness?

• How do you fight feelings that God has abandoned you?

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

Segment 1

• Anonymous: Should a Christian parent stay overnight in the home of a son living in a same-sex relationship?

• Jonathan: How can socialism become a bridge to sharing the gospel?

• Darcy: Why doesn't Wretched lead people in the sinner's prayer?

Segment 2

• Carrie: Would God answer the prayers of someone living in an unrepentant same-sex relationship?

• Michelle: Are the stopped clocks on the Wretched TV set hidden Bible references?

• Ashley: How can Road Trip to Truth best be used as a homeschool curriculum?

Segment 3

• Jonathan: How do we know when the Lord is really "putting something on our heart"?

• Jonathan: Why did John MacArthur warn against saying, "The Lord told me"?

• Evan: Should Christians use nicotine pouches?

Segment 4

• Todd: Can AI become dangerously personal—and even deadly?

• Alexander: What does the Bible teach about cremation versus burial?

• Alexander: Does it matter if my family ignores my burial wishes after I die?

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Segment 1

• Adam Tyson shares what it was like spending time with Kanye West during his profession of faith.

• Why does Adam have such a burden for reaching Gen Z men?

• What stereotypes about young men are true, and how should Christians respond?

Segment 2

• Why are so many young men struggling with fear, passivity, and a lack of purpose?

• Has modern youth ministry unintentionally contributed to the problem?

• What role should theology and expository preaching play in discipling the next generation?

Segment 3

• Has expository preaching become too academic, or are churches missing biblical application?

• What does faithful sermon preparation actually look like behind the scenes?

• Why do illustrations matter, and how can pastors use them without overshadowing Scripture?

Segment 4

• How should believers navigate disagreements over Christian liberty without dividing the church?

• Is the Bible really sufficient to help people struggling with anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and other mental health challenges?

• When should Christians seek medical care, and when should they seek biblical counseling?

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Thanks for listening!

Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners.

If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/

If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!