Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Are Christian parents focusing too much on behavior and not enough on the heart? Todd sits down with bestselling author Dr. Tedd Tripp for a candid conversation about biblical parenting, technology, smartphones, prodigal children, and why the gospel—not behavior modification—is the foundation of faithful parenting.

Segment 1

• Why parenting is harder than ever.

• Technology, pornography, and the dangers parents often underestimate.

• Why your child's greatest need isn't better behavior.

Segment 2

• Should your child have a smartphone?

• Why so many Christian kids walk away from home—and the faith.

• The importance of staying engaged in your child's life.

Segment 3

• Can you prevent a prodigal child?

• Why influence is more powerful than authority.

• Practical wisdom for raising children in a distracted world.

Segment 4

• What if you feel like you've already failed as a parent?

• Why it's never too late to faithfully shepherd your child.

• Finding hope in the power of the gospel and the grace of God.

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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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