Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

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

Segment 1

• When preaching expositionally, Is it normal for a pastor to spend 5 years in a book (John) and only get to chapter 11? - Luke

Segment 2

• What are your thoughts on American flags in a church sanctuary? - Peter

• Our church has two deaconesses. One is over the children's ministry, which includes the nursery, and the other is over the women's ministry. Is this biblical? - Karen

• When I'm staying in a hotel, and I find a Book of Mormon in the bedside drawer, would it be wrong for me to take it with me to throw away? - Josh

• Are dead people able to interact with the living? - Cary

Segment 3

• Recently, I went through the Christian music I listen to and, in digging deeper, found a shocking number of them were actually from a Mormon background! The songs sound like normal Christian lyrics to me… Is there anything I should be looking out for? Or should I not be listening to them at all? - Joyce

• I was baptized in a solid Baptist church at 19 after growing up in a Christian home and making a conscious choice of obedience. A year later, I made the emotional decision to get back with my non-Christian boyfriend (who is now my husband). I later "rededicated" my life to Jesus at 30 and haven't looked back! I've been wondering if I need to get rebaptized or if my current surrendered life is just evidence of how God has been faithful to me. - Anonymous

• You always say to stare at Jesus with unveiled face. How do we do this? - Anonymous

Segment 4

• Is it ok for a young adult to ask for advice from a non-believing parent? If their advice doesn't clearly contradict scripture, is it wise to follow their advice even if they don't necessarily have the Holy Spirit dwelling in them? - Anonymous

• I just saw a video of youth pastors having a dance off! And they were cutting all kinds of rugs. Wondering what your reaction would be? - Brad

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Segment 1

• Religious scrupulosity: common, crushing, misunderstood…

• A centuries-old problem resurfaces: why believers have always battled relentless, intrusive, condemning thoughts.

• When your conscience won’t shut off, how does it quietly rob your joy, assurance, and spiritual stability?

Segment 2

• Do you know God as mostly condemning—even while knowing the truth of his abounding mercy?

• Some personalities are wired toward scrupulosity. Where does your temperament lead you?

• The problems starts with confusing temptation, intrusive thoughts, and actual sin.

Segment 3

• David French sits down with Allie Beth Stuckey to discuss, among other things, politics.

• David French hesitates to question James Talarico’s Christianity—so where should the line be drawn?

• How do we honor our rulers when our rulers are scoundrels?

Segment 4

• Our political beliefs flow out from our worldview.

• Can someone hold radically unbiblical views about God and still be considered in the faith?

• What do you value more: niceness, or doctrinal truth and boundaries?

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It’s Witness Wednesday! Come along with Todd Friel to Georgia Tech where we meet students Kevin, Wyatt, and Peter. These are real people with real hopes, fears, and opinions on topics ranging from Eastern Orthodoxy to the AI revolution. If you’re waiting to see real evangelism and the Christian worldview applied to real-world topics, you’ve come to the right place.

Segment 1

• Kevin, an Eastern Orthodox Christian, seems to mistake earning something for grace.

• He explains faith + works… but does he accidentally argue like a Protestant?

• If other religions might get to heaven, what happens to Jesus’ exclusive claims?

Segment 2

• Todd discussed AI and resulting fears with engineering major Wyatt.

• Wyatt believes in Easter… but does he actually trust what it means?

• Is being a “good person” enough—or does that completely miss the point?

Segment 3

• If God judged your life today, would your “good intentions” actually hold up?

• Wyatt admits guilt—but assumes self-improvement can fix it… can it?

• Wyatt learns the true nature of forgiveness in Christ.

Segment 4

• Peter, casual Christian, says: “I’m a Christian… I just don’t think about it much”. Is that possible?

• Are “small sins” really small when they’re committed against a holy God?

• If God is both just and merciful, how can He forgive without compromising justice?

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SEGMENT 1

• Todd sits down to talk false teachers, the importance of church, and more with Justin Peters and Emeal Zwayne.

• Why do so many people follow false teachers who clearly exploit them?

• Most of those who follow false teachers aren’t just confused—they may be trusting a completely different gospel.

SEGMENT 2

• Todd remarks that Justin represents a rare combination when calling out false teachings.

• Gentleness isn’t weakness—it’s power under control, and Scripture commands it.

• There are two dangerous ditches: ignoring error and obsessing over it. Are you falling into one of those?

SEGMENT 3

• Why do some truth-driven Christians still come across as harsh or combative?

• Real gentleness flows from remembering who you were before Christ saved you.

• Can people tell if you genuinely care—or if they’re just another “project” or argument to win?

SEGMENT 4

• There seems to be one common denominator between those Christians who struggle to grow and mature.

• Lone-ranger Christians often become the harshest, most unteachable voices.

• Beautiful things happen when you actually combine Scripture, community, and obedience.

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Segment 1

• The SBC can’t seem to find their way past one particular issue.

• Dr. Albert Mohler pushes for clarity.

• What actually determines the outcome of the SBC vote—and what’s happening behind the scenes?

Segment 2

• Three cheers for Tennessee and what they’re deciding to reject.

• If we want to change the course of our country, Scripture says the strategy is completely different than politics-first.

• What if the real “formula” for cultural change is slower—but far more effective?

Segment 3

• How did Christianity go from fringe sect to dominating an empire without protests or political power?

• Critics mocked believers for our secret weapon - and it’s been the same thing all along.

• What uncomfortable calling did early Christians embrace that modern believers often avoid?

Segment 4

• What happens when half the population no longer thinks sin exists?

• So many of our fellow countrymen think that the right laws and the right politicians could fix or save our country.

• If you want real moral change, it comes down to one thing.

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