Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

A church applauds their pastor’s second wife, Chuck Swindoll shares a glimpse of enduring love, and a congregation walks out to prank its pastor. Todd examines what these moments reveal about false teaching, your marriage, and how we treat the church.

Segment 1

• How Todd’s trip renewed his wonder of God.

• Can a false teacher still be a nice guy?

• A church celebrates its pastor’s second wife.

Segment 2

• A pastor’s second wife calls their relationship God’s will.

• Chuck Swindoll shares a tender moment with his wife amid dementia.

• What does lasting love offer that the world can’t?

Segment 3

• Why do some sermons move you while others fall flat?

• What this church prank reveals about our attitude towards Sunday morning.

• What happens when you leave your church without explaining why?

Segment 4

• Is the way you read Scripture making people tune out?

• Can you be both evangelical and Roman Catholic?

• How should you respond when a president talks faith?

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

Segment 1

• Does “the God of second chances” imply chance? — Jeff

• Can the sinner’s prayer give false assurance? — Owen

Segment 2

• Should preaching or singing come first in church? — Suvasish

• Does the Bible require church membership? — Jimmy

Segment 3

• How do I confront a Christian friend’s crude jokes? — Anonymous

• Patriarchy vs. complementarianism: What’s the difference? — Matt

Segment 4

• Could life beyond Earth fit with the Bible? — Travis

• How should churches handle breastfeeding complaints? — John

• How do we keep pets from becoming idols? — Kyle

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Are Christians expecting government to accomplish what only the gospel can? Philip De Courcy joins Todd at the Ark Encounter to examine Christian nationalism and why ordinary life may matter more to God than you realize.

Segment 1

• What serving as an officer in Belfast taught Philip about trusting God.

• When does political involvement obscure the Gospel?

• What should Christians expect from government?

Segment 2

• Can you reject Christian Nationalism and still love your country?

• What are you praying for your children to become?

• How can you serve God in retirement?

Segment 3

• Is your church pushing older believers aside?

• How the pressure to be “radical” may be stealing your joy.

• Can you serve God without leaving everything behind?

Segment 4

• Does your secular job count as ministry?

• Should you feel guilty when you’re not thinking about God?

• Can taking a nap bring glory to God?

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It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd meets a Presbyterian who isn’t afraid to defend his faith and a Catholic who’s counting on his good works to get to heaven. Two conversations with some important lessons about sharing the Gospel.

Segment 1

• Could you explain the Gospel as confidently as this Presbyterian?

• What can we learn from Samuel’s boldness about Christ?

• Are Seventh-day Adventists Christians?

Segment 2

• Does Adventism’s investigative judgment contradict the Gospel?

• Why did Samuel leave the Baptist church for Presbyterianism?

• Is Jesus our Sabbath rest, or must Christians still keep a Sabbath day?

Segment 3

• A Nigerian Catholic believes in the power of words.

• How good is good enough to get into heaven?

• How Todd uses a stranger’s name to introduce Jesus.

Segment 4

• John says he trusts God. So why does Todd keep pressing?

• Is salvation about more than escaping hell?

• Can your good works make God love you more?

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Are your convictions about women’s roles grounded in Scripture, or have you added rules God never gave? Megan Basham joins Todd at the Ark Encounter to discuss women in ministry and her battle with cancer.

Segment 1

• Has the church adopted feminism’s definition of success?

• Are you wasting your gifts by choosing motherhood?

• What makes motherhood harder to celebrate than a career?

Segment 2

• Can a woman oversee your church’s finances?

• When do restrictions on women become legalism?

• How Megan’s modesty article upset an unexpected group.

Segment 3

• How loving others shapes what you wear.

• Can a wife earn more than her husband?

• Is leading a ministry the same as leading a church?

Segment 4

• Trusting God’s sovereignty when cancer hits.

• Is the search for medical answers fueling your fears?

• How to face a diagnosis without falling apart.

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Thanks for listening!

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

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