Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

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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It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd takes the gospel to Georgia Tech and answers some of life's biggest questions.

Segment 1

• A Mormon student insists Christians and Mormons worship the same God. Is that really true?

• If your understanding of Jesus is wrong, can you still be saved?

• Todd explains the crucial differences between the biblical gospel and Mormon theology.

Segment 2

• A psychology student believes people are basically good. What does the Bible say?

• Do the Ten Commandments still reveal our need for a Savior?

• Why is understanding our sin essential before we can understand God's grace?

Segment 3

• Can a good person ever be good enough for heaven?

• Todd explains why every religion says "do," but Christianity says "done."

• What does it really mean to repent and trust Christ alone for salvation?

Segment 4

• A self-described Christian says, "I don't think you have to be a Christian to get to heaven." Is that biblical?

• Why did Jesus have to die for sinners instead of simply forgiving them?

• What is your true purpose in life, and how does the gospel answer the question, "Why are we here?"

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Segment 1

• Why the PCA's report on Christian nationalism deserves attention.

• Should the government enforce Christian morality or protect religious liberty?

• What changed between the Westminster Confession of 1646 and 1788, and why it still matters.

Segment 2

• The PCA issues affirmations and denials on church, state, and political involvement.

• Why the church's mission can never be replaced by politics.

• The biblical response to kinism, racism, and divisive rhetoric.

Segment 3

• Why the gospel must always take priority over political victories.

• Practical advice for pastors navigating Christian nationalism in their churches.

• What the PCA says about keeping difficult conversations centered on Christ.

Segment 4

• The PCUSA stumbles over a vote on clergy monogamy.

• James Talarico's controversial comments at the Texas Democratic Convention.

• Why the PCA is warning Christians about anger, slander, and political tribalism.

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Segment 1

• Dr. Jason Lisle explains on his In the Beginning podcast how dinosaurs actually fit the Bible's timeline.

• What surprising discoveries inside dinosaur fossils are challenging millions of years of evolutionary assumptions?

• Could creatures like Behemoth and Leviathan actually describe dinosaurs?

Segment 2

• Is America really experiencing a spiritual revival, or are the headlines overstating what's happening?

• Why are more young people saying religion matters while fewer are actually attending church?

• If people are becoming more open to faith, how should Christians respond?

Segment 3

• Phil Johnson announces his retirement after more than four decades at Grace to You. What does his legacy teach about faithful ministry?

• Is the church experiencing a changing of the guard as influential Christian leaders pass the baton?

• Why should every Christian care more about their local church than celebrity ministries?

Segment 4

• A pastor beat up a young man, then defended his actions from the pulpit using Scripture. Can the Bible really justify violence?

• What does this incident reveal about the dangers of taking justice into our own hands?

• What qualifications should every pastor meet before stepping into the pulpit?

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

Segment 1

• Cademan: How can I help a friend trust that the Bible we have today is truly God's Word?

Segment 2

• Anonymous: How can I grow in spiritual maturity?

• Jonathan: Are unbelievers judged according to the amount of truth they rejected—and will people like Hitler and Mother Teresa receive the same punishment?

• Alan: Should Christians belong to organizations like the Elks Lodge?

Segment 3

• Anonymous: How can I encourage my husband to stop being late for church?

• Anonymous: How can I biblically help my 10-year-old son who struggles with anxiety, obsessive thoughts, and possible OCD?

Segment 4

• Rachel: Is baptism by sprinkling ever appropriate, and should someone baptized that way be accepted into church membership?

• James: If a professing Christian commits suicide, does that mean they were never truly saved?

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