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Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Fortis Institute

Wretched Radio is hosted by Todd Friel. On the show, you will hear live witnessing encounters, discussions of tough theological issues, and various topics in the Christian community. You might even have a laugh.

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HANDS UP OR HEARTS UP? WHEN WORSHIP FEELS MORE TRENDY...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2024/12/20

It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! Segment 1 • Is a ping-pong table in church irreverent—or just Christian liberty at play? • Hands in the air from the first note—genuine worship or trendy habit? Segment 2 • Bulletproof pulpits: Is protecting pastors practical or a distraction from faith? Segment 3 • Christian dating 101: How does a young man biblically ask a young lady out? Segment 4 • How do you engage unbelievers who only spew ungodly

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STRENGTHENING THE CHURCH: HOW YOU CAN MAKE AN IMPACT...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2024/12/19

Segment 1: • For Insight, Not Ammo: Use these signs to pray for and support leaders, not attack them. • Top Risks for Leaders: Pride, burnout, and hyper-control threaten the health of your church. • The Takeaway: Leaders must feed their own souls first to effectively shepherd others. Segment 2: • Encourage Your Pastor: Faithful service and commitment to the local church uplift leaders and the body. • Practical Ministry: Arrive early, sing loudly, and pray through your

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EYES VS. SOUL: WHAT’S WORTH MORE TO YOU?

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2024/12/18

It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd Friel is in Minneapolis to talk about faith, sin, and salvation. Segment 1: • Refuting the existence of purgatory; emphasizing immediate transition into eternity after death. • Todd encourages critical thinking about the state of the soul and preparation for judgment. Segment 2: • A young man dismisses the afterlife as a “fairy tale,” despite acknowledging guilt in breaking moral laws. • Todd shares an analogy of valuing physical eyesight

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BUILD OR BREAK: 7 HABITS THAT CAN RUIN YOUR MARRIAGE...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2024/12/17

Segment 1: • Break the Cycle: Not praying together, fighting dirty, and shutting down communication will tear a marriage apart. • Prioritize Connection: Make your spouse your chief confider, not your friends or family. • What to Avoid: Bringing up the past, prioritizing being “right,” and putting conditions on love/respect can wreck intimacy. Segment 2: • Quick Forgiveness: No one sins against you more than your spouse, but as a Christian, you’ve been forgiven a mountain—extend

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SINLESS AND DIVINE: A POWERFUL APOLOGETIC FOR JESUS...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2024/12/16

Segment 1: • A Unique Apologetic: No one could accuse Jesus of sin—what would it take for you to call someone sinless? • Christmas Reflection: Jesus is God, and His sinlessness underscores the miracle of the incarnation. • Faith Insight: Doubt isn’t the same as unbelief—stay grounded in the truth of who Jesus is. Segment 2: • Enduring Praise: God commends tireless discernment, endurance, resistance to the devil, obedience to His Word, and teachable hearts. • Self vs. God: In

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LOVING LIKE CHRIST: ARE YOU REALLY LIVING UP TO THE...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2024/12/13

It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! Segment 1 • Is skipping Santa robbing your kids of Christmas magic—or giving them something better? • Can attending a funeral with a female pastor mean compromising your beliefs? • How do I know if I’m truly loving my wife as Christ loves the church? Segment 2 • Church discipline: Public call-outs or quiet corrections—what’s biblical? • Do dramatizations like The Chosen distort Scripture or enhance our

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PLAYING GOD: THE DARK SIDE OF DESIGNER BABIES AND...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2024/12/12

Segment 1: • Designer Baby Dilemmas: Parents of designer kids often place too much emphasis on genetics, with unintended consequences. • Slippery Slope of Euthanasia: Trends in the Netherlands highlight the dangers of trying to control life and death. • The Takeaway: When we play God, the outcomes are always worse than imagined. Segment 2: • Christmas Gets PC: The story of Christmas is now being shaped by political correctness, making satire nearly impossible. • Cultural

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GOD’S RESCUE PLAN: WHY IT’S THE DEAL YOU CAN’T AFFORD...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2024/12/11

It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd Friel is at Gainesville State University in Gainesville, Georgia and discusses physical blindness vs spiritual blindness, wavering faith, and how to share your faith most effectively. Segment 1: • Sight vs. Insight: A blind student reflects on how losing his vision helped him see the world differently. • Honest Self-Examination: Despite claiming to be “good,” admits to breaking God’s laws, including lying and dishonoring parents. • Gospel Reminder:

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BIBLICAL COUNSELING IN CRISIS! WHY THE SUFFICIENCY OF...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2024/12/10

Segment 1: • Biblical Unity at Stake: Jesus calls for unity, but the sufficiency of Scripture in counseling is being challenged. • Common Grace vs. Biblical Authority: Should secular techniques, like “clinically informed” methods, influence Christian counseling? • Why This Matters: The Bible is sufficient—do we need anything else to address emotional struggles? Segment 2: • The Divide: Some biblical counselors disagree on whether secular techniques can coexist with Scripture

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GOSSIP OR GOSPEL? WHY DISCERNMENT MATTERS MORE THAN EVER

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2024/12/09

Segment 1: • Discernment Over Gossip: If you only know one side of a story, ask, “Do I need to know this?” • Hold Everything to Scripture: Even trusted voices must be filtered through God’s Word. • Persecution Alert: Eight Indian villages demand Christians renounce their faith or leave—pray for the persecuted. Segment 2: • Charleston’s Irony: Nancy Mace fights to keep men out of women’s spaces while supporting IVF and abortion. • Believers in Medicine: Corruption in the

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DISCERNING OR JUST NITPICKY? WHY THERE’S A FINE LINE...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2024/12/06

It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers!Segment 1 • What is the difference between being "nitpicky" and being a Berean? Is pointing out things like out-of-context passages or the misuse of scripture to support a questionable point considered discernment, or is it just nitpicking? • Should Christians desire that no man may perish? Shouldn't we consistently be praying for people? • Are there any resources regarding a biblical perspective to holistic/natural

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THANK YOU CATHOLIC CHURCH… EXPLORING THE 7 MOST...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2024/12/05

Segment 1 • Holiday Blues: Depression spikes this time of year, but there’s a path to joy. • Paul Tautges' 7 Disciplines: Respect, Repent, Replace—simple steps to navigate emotional struggles. • What’s in it for You: Take control of your mindset and experience peace during a tough season. Segment 2 • FORTIS MATCHING GIFT: Every dollar you give will be matched dollar for dollar. • True Christmas Joy: Serving others brings deeper satisfaction than chasing fleeting holiday fun

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IS BEING ‘GOOD ENOUGH’ GOOD ENOUGH FOR HEAVEN?

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2024/12/04

It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd Friel is at Georgia Tech to talk with students about beliefs, morality, and the essence of Christianity. Segment 1: • Programs vs. People: A computational media student agrees programs need a designer but struggles to apply the same logic to humanity. • Creation Speaks: Evidence of intelligent design is everywhere, yet disbelief often stems from a desire to escape accountability. • Why It Matters: Discover purpose and meaning in a world that’s not

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THREE WORDS THAT CAN REVOLUTIONIZE YOUR CHRISTMAS AND...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2024/12/03

Segment 1: • Three Words to Remember: Ask yourself, “What’s your goal?” for Christmas—and it changes everything. • Look Outward: The holidays aren’t just about fun for you; they’re about representing Jesus. • Impact Others: Helping your church community or unsaved relatives find joy in Christ makes Christmas meaningful. Segment 2: • Intentional Parenting: When dealing with your child’s sin, focus on their heart, not just their behavior. • Long-Term Vision: Aiming for godly

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REST IN PEACE? WHY MODERN FUNERALS DON’T HELP...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2024/12/02

Segment 1: • The Gospel Debate: Gospel-centered language risks becoming self-centered when Jesus isn’t the focus. • Faith in Jesus, Not in Faith: Everyone has faith—the problem is where it’s directed. • Beware of Naval Gazing: Looking inward at your faith distracts from the transformative power of Jesus. Segment 2: • From Mourning to Celebration: Cultural shifts in funerals reflect a discomfort with grieving deeply. • Burials Speak Louder: Cremation and “celebrations of life”

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SIMPLIFY OR SACRIFICE? TEACHING KIDS THE GOSPEL...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2024/11/29

It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! Segment 1 • Should the gospel be simplified for kids? Is it ever too early to mention hell? • Should you serve in a church before becoming a member? Is it a red flag if they allow it? Segment 2 • Church governance: Elder-led, congregationally-directed, or hybrid—which is biblical? • Can Christians say “Namaste” or use greetings from other faiths without dishonoring God? • Should Christians support the building

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ARE YOU TRAPPED IN LEGALISM? SPOT THE SIGNS BEFORE...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2024/11/28

Segment 1: • Test Yourself: 14 subtle signs of legalism that may be lurking in your life. • Key Traits: Praising outward deeds, seeking man's approval, and turning the Bible into a checklist. • Parenting Danger: How legalism creeps into how you raise your kids. Segment 2: • Blame Schleiermacher: The father of liberal theology reshaped religion into "feelings over truth." • Doctrines from Emotions: "Sin is external" and truth becomes relative. • Why It Matters: Carl

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ARCHITECT OF THE UNIVERSE: CHANCE OR DESIGN?

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2024/11/27

It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd Friel takes listeners to Georgia Tech and talks with students about faith, creation, and morality. Segment 1: • Design vs. Chance: Exploring whether the intricate design of the universe points to a Creator or random chance. • Big Bang or Big Design?: Challenging the belief that the universe “just happened” by comparing it to a building needing an architect. • What’s in it for Me?: A reason to see life as intentional and purposeful, not accidental

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THE UNKNOWN SECRET TO A STRONGER MARRIAGE: IT’S NOT...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2024/11/26

Segment 1: • Cultural Sloth: Society makes it easy to avoid hard work—how are we contributing? • Parenting Alert: Could your child’s laziness stem from never having to work for what they need? • Faith and Work: “If anyone doesn’t provide for their family, they’ve denied the faith.” Segment 2: • Before the ‘I Do’: Premarital intimacy and unresolved baggage wreck marriages before they begin. • Happiness Isn’t the Goal: Brad Bigney asks, “What if marriage is meant to make us

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TEACHING THE BIBLE AS HISTORY: WHY IT MATTERS MORE...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2024/11/25

Segment 1: • Rewriting History: Can you imagine Western civilization without men—or Christianity? That’s the agenda. • Texas Takes a Stand: New curriculum introduces the Bible as history, not theology. • Cultural Shift: Some fear this inclusion while others push to erase Jesus from the narrative. Segment 2: • No Theology, Just Facts: Texas' curriculum focuses on Christianity’s historical role, not faith-building. • Outrage Without Cause: Why teaching biblical history

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