Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Why Protestants Turn to Rome + Does the Book of Enoch Belong in Your Bible? Oct 13, 2026 55:00 Rome promises history, unity, and authority, but do those claims hold up? Todd examines Dave Stotts’s conversion to Catholicism, the controversy over Enoch, and why Christians look beyond Scripture for answers. Segment 1 • The host of Drive Thru History becomes Roman Catholic. • Does belonging to the historic church mean joining Rome? • Becoming Catholic means more than changing worship styles.

John Mark Comer’s Spiritual Retreat + Should Christians Practice Mindfulness? Oct 12, 2026 55:00 Spiritual trends come and go. How do you spot the ones your church should avoid? Todd examines claims of hearing from God, mindfulness, Christian nationalism, and the debate over capital punishment. Segment 1 • John Mark Comer’s 21-day retreat nearly broke him. • Do you need silence to hear from God? • Does Scripture need a supplement? Segment 2 • Someone brings you a “word from the Lord.” Now

Can You Listen to Bethel Music? + Will You Miss Marriage in Heaven? + Are Images of God Idolatrous? Oct 9, 2026 55:00 It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • How can I find comfort knowing there won’t be marriage in heaven? — Anonymous • My boyfriend and I attend different churches. How do we choose one before marrying? — Eunoia Segment 2 • Should Christians shun people over disagreements? — John • How do we love people without approving of their sin? — Noah • Is depicting the

Before a Pastor Falls: Warning Signs Your Church Shouldn’t Ignore Oct 8, 2026 55:00 Todd sits down with Dr. Jerry Wragg to tackle a troubling question: Why do pastors keep falling into scandal, and what can your church do before it’s too late? Segment 1 • Why are more pastors falling into moral failure? • Is social media creating celebrity pastors who aren’t qualified to shepherd? • What warning signs might your church be overlooking? Segment 2 • How do you confron

Why Do People Really Reject God? + The Gospel in Just One Sentence Oct 7, 2026 55:00 It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd is at Georgia State University, talking with students about guilt, judgment, and the real reason people reject God. Segment 1 • Deshaun accuses Todd of trying to manipulate the conversation. • If a guilty person repents, why can’t a just judge simply forgive him? • Deshaun believes all religions are basically saying the same thing. Segment 2 • Juan admits he might n

Toys R Us Is Back Because of Adults + Is TikTok Making You Dumber? Oct 6, 2026 55:00 Todd and Jimmy have a stack of stories guaranteed to raise your blood pressure. Which one deserves the title of “most agitating”? Segment 1 • Can James Talarico’s liberal policies really be defended as “biblical”? • A pastor questions the resurrection and compares communion to goddess worship. Segment 2 • A transgender priest claims Jesus is trans and God is non-binary. • Adults are bringing To

Did They Really Find Noah’s Ark + Do You Need Proof The Bible Is True? Oct 5, 2026 55:00 Did they really find Noah’s Ark—or are Christians getting ahead of the evidence? Todd looks at the latest claims, what they actually prove, and why your confidence in Scripture should never depend on the next archaeological headline. Segment 1 • Ken Ham has another talent Todd finds deeply annoying. • What made Todd come away from the Ark Encounter with a new appreciation for its impact? • How ca

Church Cliques + Female Pastors + Would You Deny Christ to Save Someone? Oct 2, 2026 55:00 Church can be messy. Todd tackles what happens when you feel invisible at church, disagree with your spouse on a major theological issue, or face a moral dilemma where someone else’s life is on the line. Segment 1 • Feeling ignored or left out at church? Should you stay or start looking elsewhere? • Could church cliques be driving young people away? • If persecution comes, will you be equipped to

Are You Fighting Over the Wrong Doctrines? Oct 1, 2026 55:00 Greg Gifford fills in for Todd to tackle a problem that can quietly divide a church: treating every disagreement like it carries the same biblical weight. Which truths demand a fight—and which ones might require you to simply let it go? Segment 1 • Is your church preference becoming more important than it should be? • When should you speak up—and when should you keep your opinion to yourself? •

Todd & Greg Face Tough Questions From College Students Sep 30, 2026 55:00 It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd Friel and Greg Gifford take questions from college students who aren’t afraid to ask about the issues Christians actually wrestle with—from therapy and anxiety to spiritual dryness and suffering. Segment 1 • Does a Christian need Jesus and therapy? • What’s the real difference between Christian counseling and biblical counseling? • Can the Bible really address traum

Are We Overcomplicating Missions? + Do Missionaries Need Formal Training? + Are Parents Discouraging Missions? Sep 29, 2026 Greg Gifford fills in for Todd to rethink some common assumptions about missions. Who should go, how should they prepare, and could Christians be making the whole thing more complicated than it needs to be? Segment 1 • Are parents unintentionally talking their kids out of missions? • Does serving overseas really require giving up your career? • What if the traditional missiona

Are We Doing Missions Wrong? Sep 28, 2026 55:00 Greg Gifford fills in for Todd to challenge the way we think about missions—and show how your job, skills, and even your season of life could open doors you haven’t considered. Segment 1 • Why are fewer young Christians heading to the mission field? • Could parents be unintentionally discouraging their kids from missions? • What if you could serve overseas without quitting you

Mailbag Friday: Parenting a Rebellious Teen + Recovering From Church Hurt + Does the Bible Forbid Cussing? Sep 25, 2026 55:00 It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • How does a single mom handle a 17-year-old son who continually lies, resists her authority, and seems headed in a bad direction? — Melissa Segment 2 • After leaving a church because of failed church discipline and spiritual abuse, how do we keep from becoming bitter and hypercritical of our next church? — Cait

Your Spouse Isn’t Here to Make You Happy + When Mom Comes Before Your Wife + Why Kids Shouldn’t Come First Sep 24, 2026 55:00 Todd sits down with Brad Bigney to tackle some of the marriage advice that sounds completely backward to our culture—and maybe even to you. What if the things you’re holding onto are the very things keeping your marriage from thriving? Segment 1 • What if your expectations of your spouse are actually hurting your marriage? • The surprisingly ordinary things that can make—or break—a m

How to Start a Gospel Conversation + What If They Think They’re a Good Person? + What If They Say All Religions Are True? Sep 23, 2026 55:00 It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd is at Georgia Tech showing how simple it can be to start a Gospel conversation—and how to respond when someone thinks they’re a good person or that all religions might ultimately be true. Segment 1 • Want to share the Gospel but never know how to start the conversation? • Todd tries something remarkably simple: skip the segue and just ask. • What d

Are Your Convictions Actually Biblical? + When Does Christian Liberty Become Sin? + When Should Christians Disobey the Government? Sep 22, 2026 55:00 You can be completely convinced you’re right—and still be wrong. Todd and Dr. Adam Tyson tackle what happens when personal convictions become biblical mandates, Christian liberty starts dividing the church, and obeying the government conflicts with obeying God. Segment 1 • Being completely convinced about something doesn’t make it a biblical conviction. • How do you know when Scriptu

4 Spiritual Problems You Might Not Know You Have Sep 21, 2026 55:00 You can know your Bible, go to church, and genuinely love Christ—and still have spiritual problems you don’t recognize. Todd diagnoses four subtle issues that may be affecting your walk with God more than you realize. Segment 1 • Is there a disconnect between what you believe and how you actually live? • You know God loves you. But have you learned to actually enjoy His love?

Mailbag Friday: When Should You Leave a Church? + Must a Wife Submit to Foolish Financial Decisions? + Dating a Messianic Jew? Sep 18, 2026 55:00 It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • What questions should I be asking if I’m interested in dating a girl who’s a Messianic Jew? — Jonathan • My church’s music is showy and the preaching isn’t very exegetical. Is that enough reason to leave? — Ryan Segment 2 • How does a wife biblically submit to a husband who has proven himself foolish with

Is Christian Nationalism Actually Biblical? Sep 17, 2026 55:00 Is Christian nationalism the biblical answer to a culture moving further from God? Todd works through Phil Johnson’s case against Christian nationalism, examining Scripture, church history, political power, and what Jesus actually commissioned His church to do. Segment 1 • What did John MacArthur really mean when he said there is “no such thing” as Christian nationalism? • How can you

Should Faith Stay Out of Politics? + Can Science Disprove Christianity? + Why Todd Won’t Lead a Sinner’s Prayer Sep 16, 2026 55:00 It’s Witness Wednesday at Georgia Tech! Todd talks with students about faith and politics, whether science could eventually disprove Christianity, and why an emotional response to the gospel isn’t necessarily conversion. Segment 1 • Should your faith shape your politics, or should the two stay separate? • What does your everyday life reveal about what you actually believe? •

Schools Told Not to Link 9/11 to Islam + Men Are Losing Jobs + Jane Fonda Challenges Christianity Sep 15, 2026 55:00 Today’s headlines raise some big questions. What happens when uncomfortable facts become off-limits, men increasingly struggle to find work, and Christianity’s exclusive claims collide with “all roads lead to God”? Segment 1 • How can AI be genuinely useful without becoming something you rely on too heavily? • If God ordains everything, does that make Him responsible for evil? • Ho

Todd Friel vs. John Mark Comer + What Makes a Sermon Powerful? + Tim Challies on Suffering Sep 14, 2026 55:00 What makes a sermon truly powerful? Todd reflects on Tim Challies’ preaching, explains where he differs with John Mark Comer on spiritual disciplines, and shares an important lesson from Challies about trusting God when suffering doesn’t make sense. Segment 1 • What gives a sermon real “oomph”—powerful delivery, great writing, or something more? • Tim Challies shows how a soft-spoken

Mailbag Friday: Why Did Apologetics Anger Penn Jillette? + Is Topical Preaching Wrong? + Raising Godly Children Sep 11, 2026 55:00 It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • My mother-in-law is an Anglican deaconess who preaches and is becoming increasingly liberal. Are we obligated to keep confronting her about our disagreements, or should we let it go and pray for her? — Amanda Segment 2 • We want to raise our two young boys to be godly men. How do we work on their hearts inste

Is Church Attendance Optional? + Healing From Church Hurt + Britain’s Shocking “How to Behave” Migrant Guide Sep 10, 2026 55:00 Can you be a faithful Christian without being committed to a local church? The very real problem of church hurt raises another difficult question: if a church has deeply wounded you, where do you go from there? Segment 1 •Kevin DeYoung answers the Christian who says, “I don’t need to go to church.” • The church is a body, a building, and a bride—why does each picture matter? •

Does Evolution Explain Compassion? + Is Purgatory Biblical? + Catholicism vs. the Gospel Sep 9, 2026 55:00 It’s Witness Wednesday! Why should we care about people we’ve never met? At Georgia Tech, Todd challenges students to explain compassion from an evolutionary worldview, then talks with a Catholic student about purgatory, repentance, and what separates the Gospel from religious works. Segment 1 • Why should you care about someone suffering 5,000 miles away? • Can evolution provide a con

Time to Abandon Christian Nationalism? + $17 Million From Child Sponsorships + Raves at St. Paul’s Cathedral Sep 8, 2026 55:00 Christian nationalism promises a more Christian society—but is giving the government power to enforce Christianity actually biblical? Todd looks at what Scripture and history have to say before turning to a $17 million child sponsorship controversy and some troubling church news. Segment 1 • Is it time for Christians to finally render a verdict on Christian nationalism? • Where does the B

The Truth About the Crusades + The Biggest Struggles Christians Face + What NOT to Say to Someone Who’s Hurting Sep 7, 2026 55:00 The popular story of the Crusades says Christians were the aggressors—but is that what actually happened? Todd separates history from myth before turning to some of the biggest struggles Christians face today—and how you can become better equipped to help someone who is hurting. Segment 1 • Were the Crusades really an unprovoked Christian attack on the Muslim world? • Discover the centuri

Mailbag Friday: “Make Evangelism Great Again” Merch? + Leaving a Church Over Hillsong? + The Book of Enoch Sep 4, 2026 55:00 It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • What is your opinion on the Book of Enoch? — Anonymous Segment 2 • From what I’ve seen, a church evangelism program goes nowhere if the lead pastor isn’t actively involved. Do you agree? — Jay • Should I stay at and get baptized in a Bible-believing church that sings Hillsong and sometimes lets women read

Kids Being Pushed to Transition + The “Transition or Die” Lie + How Transgender Ideology Spreads Sep 3, 2026 55:00 Kids are being told transition will solve their distress—and sometimes that the alternative is suicide. Todd examines the stories of two young people who were swept into transgender ideology and later rejected it, revealing how schools, social media, peers, therapists, and doctors can influence vulnerable kids. Segment 1 • Layla Jane began questioning her gender after years of emotional stru

Can Christians Explain the Gospel? + Is Abortion Ever Justified? + Are People Basically Good? Sep 2, 2026 55:00 It’s Witness Wednesday at Georgia Tech! Could you explain the gospel if someone put you on the spot? Todd talks with Christian students, tackles tough abortion questions, and challenges an atheist who thinks good people go to heaven. Segment 1 • A Christian physics student sees evidence of a Creator everywhere—but can he clearly explain the gospel? • Why understanding our sin is essential

Biblical Preaching vs. TED Talks + Is Your Worship Music God-Centered? + Can Women Serve Communion? Sep 1, 2026 55:00 Biblical preaching should give you more than a few helpful ideas for the week. Todd contrasts expository preaching with the me-centered “TED Talk” approach, offers a biblical grid for evaluating worship music, and tackles a listener’s question about whether women should serve Communion. Segment 1 • Todd introduces the heart behind his new book, Go Serve Your King. Pre-Order today at Fortis

Australia Restricts Evangelism + Why Churches Aren’t Evangelizing + The Best Way to Start a Gospel Conversation Aug 31, 2026 55:00 Australia is making public evangelism increasingly difficult, many churches say they value evangelism but have no real plan to do it, and plenty of Christians simply don’t know how to start a gospel conversation. Evangelist Andrew Walkington joins Todd to explain what’s happening in Australia—and how ordinary Christians can become more confident sharing their faith. Segment 1 • What is it

Mailbag Friday: Rubber Jesus Dolls + Freemasons in Church Leadership + Preferred Pronouns at the Zoo? Aug 28, 2026 55:00 It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • What do you think about churches using a website like Ministry Imprint to identify spiritual gifts and ways people would be good at serving? — Trevor • Several older men at my church are Freemasons, including deacons who influence the pastor. What should we do? — Audrey Segment 2 • Our church sign says, “

G3 Ministries Is Gone…What Can Churches Learn From It? Aug 27, 2026 55:00 What do you do when God gives you news you never wanted? And what can churches learn when a respected ministry collapses? Todd looks at trusting God through suffering, the fallout from G3 Ministries, and how churches can pursue accountability without overreacting. Segment 1 • Phil Johnson’s cancer has returned—and the prognosis isn’t what anyone hoped to hear. • How should Christians resp

The Dangerous Difference Between Religion and the Gospel Aug 26, 2026 55:00 It’s Witness Wednesday! What do you say to an atheist who demands evidence for God, someone searching for the right religion, or even a professing Christian who thinks he can earn his way to heaven? Listen in as Todd demonstrates how to challenge unbelief and move conversations toward the gospel. Segment 1 • Todd meets Jay, an atheist who questions how God’s omniscience can coexist with hu

Wretched Interview: Libby Glosson | Why More Women Are Turning to Pornography Aug 25, 2026 55:00 Pornography is increasingly becoming a struggle for women—but what’s really driving it, and how can Christian women fight it? Todd sits down with Fortis Fellow and biblical counselor Libby Glosson to discuss what’s happening beneath the surface and the hope found in Christ. Segment 1 • Why are more women consuming pornography—and has our culture encouraged women to adopt some of the worst be

The G3 Ministries Controversy + John MacArthur’s Successor Announced Aug 24, 2026 55:00 Grace Community Church has named John MacArthur’s successor, while another controversy surrounding G3 Ministries raises serious questions about church leadership and accountability. Segment 1 • Grace Community Church announces Nathan Busenitz as its new pastor following John MacArthur. • Why Todd believes GCC handled this enormous transition well. • Nathan Busenitz examines capitalism

Mailbag Friday: Respecting a Difficult Spouse + Infant Baptism + Dancing With Someone Else’s Spouse? Aug 21, 2026 55:00 It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • Can a Christian celebrate Indian holidays like Diwali, even if the Hindu religious elements aren't emphasized? — Troy • Why don't you baptize babies? — Anonymous Segment 2 • How can I stop being controlled by other people's opinions and find my identity in Christ? — JD Segment 3 • What should I do if I w

Is ADHD Being Overdiagnosed? + Pro-Lifers Compared to the KKK?! Aug 20, 2026 55:00 Is ADHD being overdiagnosed? Todd challenges some common assumptions about children, medicine, and education before Todd and Jimmy decide which of several outrageous stories is the most agitating. Segment 1 • Is ADHD really a medical condition—or are we medicating kids who simply don't fit the system? • What if your child isn't broken... but simply learns differently? • Why parents sho

The Dangerous Lie of Thinking You’re a Good Person Aug 19, 2026 55:00 It’s Witness Wednesday! What do you say when someone trusts science instead of God, thinks growing up Christian makes them a Christian, or believes being good will get them to heaven? Segment 1 • Can you believe in science without exercising faith? • How do you reason with someone who believes the universe doesn't need a Designer? • What do you say to someone who simply doesn't care ab

Jen Hatmaker Rejects Hell + Did Kathie Lee Gifford See Jesus? + Massachusetts Expands Late-Term Abortion Aug 18, 2026 55:00 Do your feelings get a vote when God has already spoken? From rejecting hell to claiming personal encounters with Jesus, Todd looks at why even sincere experiences can lead us away from truth—and why Scripture has to remain the final authority. Segment 1 • Why Todd believes leaving mentally ill and addicted people on the streets isn't compassion. • What his trip to Chattanooga revealed ab

Is Christian Nationalism Biblical? + Adam Hamilton’s Universalism Aug 17, 2026 55:00 •Christian nationalism is gaining traction with young Christian men—but is it actually biblical? Todd looks at the history and theology behind the movement, puts the idea of a “Christian prince” to the test, and explains why evangelism should spend more time exalting Christ than playing defense. Segment 1 • Why are so many young Christian men attracted to Christian nationalism? • Does

Mailbag Friday: Toddler Tantrums + Biblical vs. Christian Counseling + Missed Gospel Opportunities Aug 14, 2026 55:00 It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • Why is antisemitism escalating around the world? — Jonathan • What’s the difference between biblical counseling and Christian counseling? — Anonymous Segment 2 • How should I biblically handle my one-year-old’s temper tantrums? — Alexandra • Is it appropriate to confront my retired dad about how he’s spend

The WNBA’s Transgender Dilemma + Bethel’s “Visions” of Jesus Aug 13, 2026 55:00 Bethel is still producing “visions,” parents are increasingly being cut off by their adult children, free speech collides with Islam, and two former NBA players expose the WNBA’s transgender dilemma. What should Christians learn from all of it? Segment 1 • A Bethel Music singer describes a dramatic “vision” of Jesus. • Why chasing fresh revelations can quietly undermine the sufficiency o

Should You Keep Witnessing When Someone Says They’re a Christian? Aug 12, 2026 55:00 Someone tells you they’re a Christian. What should you ask next? On this Witness Wednesday, listen in as Todd demonstrates how to move past labels, uncover what people actually believe, and naturally steer conversations toward the gospel. Segment 1 • Todd meets Francisco, a professing Christian who believes there’s room for other religions. • How do you challenge religious pluralism witho

Pastor Says the Bible Has Hundreds of Mistakes + Sharia Law in Texas? + Politician Distorts the Gospel Aug 11, 2026 55:00 A prominent Methodist pastor says the Bible contains hundreds of mistakes, a Texas city erupts over plans for a new mosque, and a politician uses Jesus to promote a gospel of good works. Segment 1 • Why Christians may be putting too much hope in politics. • Methodist pastor Adam Hamilton wins the Democratic Senate primary. • The growing progressive/Islamist political alliance. Segme

The Shack 2 Is Coming… + Should You Leave a Church Quietly? Aug 10, 2026 55:00 The Shack 2 is on the way... Todd explains why The Shack has been so influential despite its serious theological errors. Plus, a practical look at church membership, submitting to biblical leadership, and what faithful church life should actually look like. Segment 1 • Why Todd believes The Shack teaches a different view of God and the gospel. • Should pastors publicly warn their churches

Mailbag Friday: Why Is Accepting Help So Hard? + Strong-Willed Toddlers & Theological Debates Aug 7, 2026 55:00 It's Mailbag Friday! You've got questions, we've got answers. Segment 1 • Todd and Jimmy discuss why accepting help from others can be so difficult. • Rachel: My toddler has become so difficult that I went back to work just to get a break. What should we do? Segment 2 • Anonymous: I disagreed with your parenting advice. How does Todd respond? • Adam: How should Christians r

Why More Young Christians Want Traditional Church Aug 6, 2026 55:00 Why are more young Christians returning to traditional church? Todd examines the surprising shift back toward reverence, structure, and hymnals before sharing a practical blueprint for planning a worship service that points people to Christ. Plus, Jason Lisle explains why apologetics often misses the mark, and Todd responds to Bill Maher's warning about the future of American politics. Segment

Can You Reject Hell… and Still Follow Jesus? Aug 5, 2026 55:34 Can someone reject hell and still claim to follow Jesus? Todd speaks with students at Georgia Tech about religious pluralism, God's justice, and why the gospel offers what no other religion can. Segment 1 • Jason: Can every religion lead to God? • Jason believes he can accept Jesus while rejecting parts of the Bible. • Why God's justice makes the doctrine of hell impossible to dism

Viral Airplane Evangelist, Bethel’s Declarations & Methodists Rewriting Scripture Aug 4, 2026 55:00 A viral evangelist is praised for sharing the gospel on an Alaska Airlines flight—but did she actually present the gospel biblically? Todd examines the message, then takes on several of today's most troubling examples of bad theology and explains why getting doctrine right matters. Segment 1 • Did the viral Alaska Airlines evangelist present the gospel accurately? • What's missing from ma

Red-Pill Lies & Young Men In Crisis + Therapy Culture Aug 3, 2026 55:00 Segment 1 • Is neo-Nazi ideology quietly making its way from the manosphere into local churches? • Why are so many young men attracted to the "red pill" movement—and what are they really searching for? • Could a legitimate frustration with modern culture be leading some men toward a dangerously unbiblical solution? Segment 2 • How should churches respond when young men embrace consp

Mailbag Friday: Anglicanism, Transgender Pronouns & Yoga Pants Jul 31, 2026 It's Mailbag Friday! You've got questions, we've got answers. Segment 1 • Shantal: What should Christians believe about Anglicanism? • Bryce: Are the qualifications for leading a Bible study different from being a pastor? • Tom: How do we encourage larger families while showing compassion to couples who cannot have children? Segment 2 • Leslie: How should I respond after letting

Mailbag Thursday: Angels, Getting Baptized Again & Freemasonry Jul 30, 2026 55:00 It's Mailbag Week! You've got questions, we've got answers. Segment 1 • Aimee & Hannah: Do angels still minister to believers on earth today? • Nancy: After years of wandering from the faith, should I get baptized again? • Kerry: What is Christian Science, and how does it differ from biblical Christianity? Segment 2 • Andrew: Is playing chess a gray area, or am I overthinking it?

Does Everyone Have Their Own Truth? + Can Good Works Outweigh Our Sin? Jul 29, 2026 Does everyone have their own truth? Can good works outweigh our sin? Todd sits down with William, a political science student at Kennesaw State University, to discuss objective truth, the gospel, and whether anyone can be made right with God through good works. Segment 1 • Does everyone have their own truth? • William explains his view of God and Christianity. • Todd challenges the ide

Mailbag Tuesday: Should You Leave a Church Over Bethel Music? + Do Babies Go to Heaven? Jul 28, 2026 55:00 It’s Mailbag Week! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • Anonymous: Should I leave my church because it uses Bethel Music? • Anonymous: How should I handle toxic in-laws while honoring Christ? Segment 2 • Todd explains what it really means to be a biblical man—and why protecting your wife is harder than going to the gym. • Can you explain the gospel in just 3

Mailbag Monday: Is It OK To Keep Secrets From Your Spouse? + Will We Remember Our Sins In Heaven? + Flat Earth? Jul 27, 2026 55:00 It’s Mailbag Week! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • David: Is it OK to keep secrets from your spouse? • Betty: Will we remember our sins when we're in heaven? Segment 2 • Anonymous: How can I stop focusing on my spouse's faults instead of my own? • Todd shares an encouraging testimony about how Drive By Parenting transformed one father's relationship with

Mailbag Friday: Women Pastors, Elder-Led vs. Congregation-Led & Leaving Your Church Jul 24, 2026 53:00 It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • Jeremy: Should we simplify the gospel for young children, or should we teach them about hell? • Anonymous: Should someone become a church member before serving on the worship team? Segment 2 • Anonymous: What's the biblical difference between elder-led and congregational church governance? • Kenny: Should C

You’re Parenting The Wrong Problem Jul 23, 2026 54:59 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, pornograph

Do You Actually Understand The Gospel? Jul 22, 2026 55:00 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

Which False Teaching Is Most Dangerous? Jul 21, 2026 55:00 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? •

The One Question Every Political Debate Must Answer Jul 20, 2026 55:00 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 t

Mailbag Friday: Co-Ed Led Bible Studies? + Witnessing to Scammers + Christian Dating Jul 17, 2026 55:00 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 a

Can You Really “Feel the Lord’s Presence”? + Michelle Obama’s “Me” Moment Jul 16, 2026 55:00 Can Christians trust the feeling that “the Lord’s presence” is stronger at one church than another? Todd examines how emotions can influence church decisions, what Michelle Obama’s one-word answer reveals about the spirit of the age, and how believers should think biblically about politics, patriotism, and cultural change. Segment 1 • Is every government-funded service automatically social

The Real Reason People Reject Jesus Jul 15, 2026 55:00 Why do people really reject Jesus? In this Witness Wednesday, Todd has two honest conversations with college students that reveal the difference between intellectual objections and the deeper issues of the heart. Learn practical evangelism lessons that will help you confidently keep the gospel at the center of your conversations. Segment 1 • Can all religions really lead to the same destin

Why Todd Doesn’t Want the Bible Taught in Public Schools Jul 14, 2026 55:00 Should Christians celebrate the Bible being taught in public schools? Todd explains why what seems like a win for Christianity may not be what it appears while exploring declining birth rates, cultural Christianity, and what it really takes to change a nation. Segment 1 • Why do Pride parades so often revolve around public displays of sexuality? • Can you judge a religion by the kind of c

Do Catholics and Evangelicals Believe the Same Gospel? + PCUSA + Creation Jul 13, 2026 55:00 Segment 1 • Jimmy Hicks returns after major back surgery and shares the unexpected lessons God taught him through recovery. • Why can learning to depend on others be one of the hardest—and healthiest—lessons for Christians? • What makes faithful, mission-minded believers so valuable in the local church? • Are dad jokes actually good for your family? Science (and Todd) weighs in. Seg

Mailbag Friday: Church Discontent + False Teachers + Mental Health Jul 10, 2026 It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • Eric asks: Can even the most notorious false teachers truly repent and be forgiven? • Anonymous asks: What should a husband do when his wife suddenly wants to leave their longtime church? Segment 2 • Should you stay and work through concerns with your church, or is it time to leave? (Continued from Segment 1)

Before You Say “I Do” | Todd Interviews Lou Priolo Jul 9, 2026 55:00 Segment 1 • Todd Friel sits down with Dr. Lou Priolo to reveal why so many marriages struggle before they even begin. • Are you ignoring dating red flags that could become lifelong regrets? • Why do persistent doubts, constant conflict, and avoiding hard conversations deserve a second look? Segment 2 • Can physical boundaries before marriage reveal much deeper spiritual problems?

Smoking Is Worse Than Abortion…Really? + If Porn Is Harmless, Why Hide It? Jul 8, 2026 55:00 It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd is at Georgia Tech and engages with students to share the hope of Christ. Segment 1 • Todd asks Arvin to rank smoking, pornography, abortion, and hooking up—which answer reveals just how dramatically moral values have shifted? • Why would someone say smoking is worse than abortion? Todd presses beneath the surface to uncover the worldview behind the answer.

Should Pastors Preach Politics? | Todd Interviews John Crotts Jul 7, 2026 55:00 Todd sits down with Dr. John Crotts to discuss why Christians should expect to upset the world with the gospel, why loving the local church is essential for spiritual health, and how pastors can faithfully shepherd God's people through today's cultural chaos. Segment 1 • Are Christians playing it too safe when sharing the Gospel? • What surprising places can become your next evangelism mi

Why So Many Christian Men Never Grow Up | Todd Interviews John Crotts Jul 6, 2026 55:00 Todd sits down with Dr. John Crotts to discuss why so many Christian men struggle to grow up spiritually, what biblical manhood really looks like, and how the gospel gives lasting hope to weary believers. Segment 1 • Why do so many Christian men drift through life instead of pursuing godliness? • What does biblical manhood actually look like—and where does it begin? • How can living wi

Mailbag Friday: Staying with a Gay Couple? + Praying to Mary + Cremation Jul 3, 2026 55:00 It’s Mailbag Friday! You've got questions, we've got answers. Segment 1 • Anonymous: Should a Christian parent stay overnight in the home of a son living in a same-sex relationship? • Jonathan: How can socialism become a bridge to sharing the gospel? • Darcy: Why doesn't Wretched lead people in the sinner's prayer? Segment 2 • Carrie: Would God answer the prayers of someone livin

Todd Interviews Adam Tyson: Kanye West, Gen Z & Christian Liberty Jul 2, 2026 55:00 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 unintentiona

Do Mormons Worship the Same God? + Are People Basically Good? Jul 1, 2026 55:00 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 p

The PCA Takes a Stand on Christian Nationalism Jun 30, 2026 55:00 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 n

A Pastor Beats a Young Man + American Revival? + Dinosaurs in the Bible Jun 29, 2026 55:00 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

Mailbag Friday: Can We Trust the Bible? + Hitler vs. Mother Teresa + Sprinkling Baptism Jun 26, 2026 55:00 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? •

James Talarico: A Christian Who Hates Christianity? Jun 25, 2026 55:00 Segment 1 • James Talarico calls himself "a Christian who hates Christianity." • Can you redefine Christianity and still call it biblical? • Why progressive theology is far more dangerous than progressive politics. Segment 2 • Can politics actually save America? • The surprising reason America is losing its shared identity. • Why the answer isn't legislation—it's something far

This Buddhist Student Had Never Heard the Gospel Jun 24, 2026 55:00 It’s Witness Wednesday! Segment 1 • Rex confidently says Jesus is Lord—but can he explain why someone should believe that? • What happens when personal testimony isn't enough to persuade a skeptic? • Todd helps Rex move from "Jesus changed my life" to the gospel message that actually saves. Segment 2 • Sean believes heaven and hell are real—but how can anyone know they're t

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