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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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Mailbag Friday: Same-Sex Attraction, Marriage in...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/04/10

It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! Segment 1 • If I could convince an atheist to read the Bible, which book of the Bible should I recommend that they read first? - Anonymous • I am a young man who desires to enter vocational ministry. However, I struggle with same sex attraction. Is same sex attraction in itself disqualifying from ministry? Is same sex attraction inherently sinful? - Anonymous Segment 2 • This morning, my 7-year-old asked me when he

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Experts Were Wrong, Culture Is Collapsing, & People...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/04/09

Segment 1 • So-called “experts” confidently predict global catastrophe—and keep getting it wrong. • A generation was told not to have kids… now some are realizing the cost decades later. • Bad worldview → bad policy → real-life consequences… rinse and repeat. Segment 2 • A shocking crime raises the question: what happens when everyone does “what’s right in their own eyes”? • The way that God could be using our societal chaos might surprise you. • The book of Judges isn’t

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Witness Wednesday: Science Says No, Conscience Says...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/04/08

It’s Witness Wednesday! Join Todd on campus at Georgia Tech in Atlanta for several real-life, on-the-street witnessing encounters. What does our conscience tell us about God? Do we reject God because that’s where the science leads, or because of something deeper? When we realize we are sinners, is there any hope? All of these questions and more are explored - and Christ is exalted on today’s Witness Wednesday. Segment 1 • Eduardo says he’s a “good person”… but does he actually measure up

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54:59

Feel-Good Faith, Easter Silliness, & Pastor Politicians

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/04/07

Segment 1 • Todd tasks Jimmy with a very important choice. • From Franklin Graham to Raphael Warnock—two pastors with two completely different messages. • Faith Night on American Idol sounds spiritual… but are the songs actually saying anything meaningful? Segment 2 • What does it really mean to “pray for the president”? • When vague spirituality replaces Christian clarity, the lines between politician and pastor are blurred. • Todd presses the issue: if you can’t explain

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54:59

No Wrath, No Sin… No Gospel?

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/04/06

Segment 1 • The hidden danger of replacing real church congregations with online echo-chambers. • A low view of Sunday worship is creeping in—and it’s reshaping how you think about God. • When sermons become casual stories, worship becomes something it’s not. Segment 2 • Why do so many pastors feel the need to “relate” instead of proclaim? • Self-focused storytelling would feel wrong during worship music. Why does it pass in preaching? • When the sermon becomes about the

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54:59

Good Friday: The Cross, Your Guilt, & The Life You...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/04/03

Segment 1 • If the cross is everything… why does your faith still feel disconnected? • Stop looking for God’s love in blessings—look at Calvary instead. • What actually happened 2,000 years ago—and why does it change everything for you? Segment 2 • Why would it please God to crush His own Son? • You don’t understand how much God hates sin—and that should terrify you. • What if your “small sins” are enough to condemn you forever? Segment 3 • Think you understand

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Political “Preacher”, Paula White Shock, & Selective...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/04/02

Segment 1 • A woman preaches politics, identity activism, and “rights” - but something’s conspicuously missing. • What happens when churches replace Christ’s mission with cultural causes? • Abandoning biblical authority forces churches to invent new “missions” that feel meaningful—but aren’t. Segment 2 • Paula White compares Donald Trump to Jesus—oh boy. • A lot of culturally Christian language sounds really good… and means nothing. • Why even prominent social and

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54:59

Witness Wednesday: Chance Creation, The Problem Of...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/04/01

It’s Witness Wednesday! Are you prepared to see the insanity of radical subjectivity put to the test? What about our own consciences? Join Todd for real, on-the-street conversations about faith, truth, and Christ’s gospel. SEGMENT 1 • Taj claims truth is subjective—until Todd exposes the contradiction. • Being raised in a Christian environment does not make one a Christian. • If you’re clearly guilty before a just God… how can we have real hope? SEGMENT 2 • Peyton rejects

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Todd Talks Parenting And More With Dr. Ted Tripp

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/03/31

Segment 1 • Todd sits down with Dr. Ted Tripp, author of “Shepherding a Child’s Heart”. • Are parents confusing a child’s ability to use tech with actual readiness to handle it? • Porn, smartphones, and distraction—there is a veritable minefield out there for the next generation. Segment 2 • Why are Christian kids walking away—and is disengaged parenting the real root issue? • Influence and intentionality in our children’s lives doesn’t just happen—it takes real effort. •

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Guest Hosts: Justin Peters, Jim Osman & Gabe Hughes |...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/03/30

Segment 1 • Guest hosts: Justin Peters, Jim Osman & Gabe Hughes • The church must not copy business models or government structures. • Churches chasing worldliness to attract the world lose their distinctiveness. Segment 2 • Baptism and communion aren’t rituals—they’re visible reminders of the gospel • Worship that entertains people often stops honoring God • Some churches draw crowds—but they’re feeding goats, not sheep Segment 3 • Most churches avoid church

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Mailbag Friday: Guilt vs Grace, Conscience Clarity,...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/03/27

It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • Can Christians participate in sports like boxing, football, and paintball, or does this mean they are thinking evil thoughts about punching, tackling, and shooting? - Andrew • Is it wrong for someone to be uncouth? For example, if someone says hello to me and I don't say anything back, is that a sin? My hyper-conscience condemns me for acts like this, but I don't want to disregard the guilt if it is from the Lord

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“Why Are You A Christian?” 100 Students Answer

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/03/26

Segment 1 • 100 students, professing to be Christians, asked one simple question. Can they answer it? • Some share the benefits of a relationship with Christ, but miss the thrust of the gospel. • If an unbeliever heard your testimony, would it actually lead them to Christ? Segment 2 • “Jesus changed my life,” “I have purpose,” “I feel fulfilled”—are these reasons or results? • Why emotional experiences and life improvement fall short of explaining true salvation. • The

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54:59

Witness Wednesday: Hell, Justice, and Your Final Verdict

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/03/25

It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd Friel is on campus at The University of Georgia where he meets two students who are willing to talk about their religious beliefs. What will happen when their own conscience says “you’re guilty”? The tension builds to a sobering question you can’t dodge: if God judged you today, would you really be ready?Segment 1 • Todd meets Reese, a religion student, and asks: what’s really the difference between atheism and agnosticism? • Can all religions be true at once

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James Talarico “Preaches” HIS Version of Easter

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/03/24

Segment 1 • James Talarico preaches his version of Easter. • Confusion over gender, truth, and identity - it’s not compassion, it’s rebellion. • A “Christian” argument for progressive ideology—what happens when Scripture gets reinterpreted? Segment 2 • “Jesus lost?”—a shocking claim that reframes the cross entirely • Competing atonement theories, and why it matters what we believe here • When politics hijacks the pulpit—can you spot theological drift before it spreads

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Heaven Tourism Is Back + The Pastor Who Says He Needs...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/03/23

Segment 1 • A viral near-death story claims 18 days in heaven… • If someone “comes back” with a message, is it new revelation—or a subtle attack on biblical authority? • The real question is why so many are drawn to these stories of heavenly tourism. Segment 2 • The key difference between biblical visions (Isaiah, Paul, John) and modern “heaven tourism” claims • If it’s already in the Bible, why do we need the story? If it’s new… what does that imply? • A closer look at

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Mailbag Friday: Did God Command Killing in the OT?...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/03/20

It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • Received an email from James, who asked the question last week concerning the difference in the Quran and the Old Testament, where God directs His people to kill those of other nations. He says he accepts your answer as a Christian, but how would you respond to an unbeliever asking the same question—someone who doesn’t believe the God of the Bible is real? — James • I’m 42 and own a pretty successful business. My

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54:59

This Popular View Of Hell Changes Everything—Seriously

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/03/19

Segment 1 • The fight over hell is actually a fight over biblical authority—not just a single doctrine. • There’s a “nicer” version of hell that’s gaining traction—and it feels so appealing for a reason. • If this doctrine shifts, what else in your theology starts to unravel? Segment 2 • Social media is quietly shaping what Christians - including you - believe about God. • “Crowdsourcing your doctrine” can lead you straight into error. • A real example of how one

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Tim’s Karma, Hannah’s Doubts, and Christ’s Authority

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/03/18

It’s Witness Wednesday! Join Todd on campus in downtown Atlanta where he meets an interesting cast of characters, among whom is a Hare Krishna devotee who is radically inclusive in his religion… but is he right? When real people are introduced to the Jesus of the Bible, worldviews are challenged, and hearts are changed. Segment 1 • Tim (Hare Krishna) claims every religion works—including Christianity—so does truth even matter? • If God is “everything,” is He also a lamppost? The

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Paul Washer Asked MacArthur WHAT On His Deathbed?

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/03/17

Segment 1 • Do you challenge someone’s salvation at the end of life? • Paul Washer presses John MacArthur with a soul-check instead of comfort—was it bold faithfulness or unnecessary tension? • You’ll be in that room someday—make sure you’re ready to minister when eternity is hours away. Segment 2 • Emotional viral clips expose what actually matters—legacy, family, and relationships—not the life you’re chasing. • Culture sells nonstop self-focus, but the real “big wins” are

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Al Mohler And Todd Respond To Tucker’s Position on...

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel ·

2026/03/16

Segment 1 • Why are evangelicals so divided over modern-day Israel? Todd Friel and Albert Mohler break down the debate. • Tucker Carlson presses hard: Does Ted Cruz actually know what the Bible says about Israel—or are Christians misusing Genesis? • Is the promise in the Book of Genesis about the Jewish people… or today’s political nation of Israel? Segment 2 • Are Christians biblically required to support modern Israel—or is that an oversimplification many believers repeat without

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