Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Wretched Radio is hosted by Todd Friel. The show features live witnessing encounters, discussions of tough theological issues, and various topics in the Christian community. It aims to provide both education and entertainment.
Episodes
Mailbag Friday: Women Pastors, Elder-Led vs. Congregation-Led & Leaving Your Church
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
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?
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?
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?
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The One Question Every Political Debate Must Answer
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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Mailbag Friday: Church Discontent + False Teachers + Mental Health
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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?
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James Talarico: A Christian Who Hates Christianity?
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
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
TikTok Is Catechizing Your Kids + A Warning From Church History
Segment 1
• An update on Jimmy Hicks’ surgery recovery reveals an unexpected lesson about marriage, suffering, and seeing your spouse with fresh eyes.
• Could one difficult season expose blessings in your family that you've been overlooking for years?
• What happens when hardship becomes the very thing that deepens intimacy instead of destroying it?
Segment 2
• Charlemagne’s attempt
Government Cowardice, Pastoral Sin, And Gospel Urgency
Segment 1
• A shocking report claims authorities ignored the mass exploitation of over 250,000 young girls—why would officials look the other way?
• Is fear of being labeled racist preventing governments from confronting serious cultural and criminal problems?
• What happens when immigration, assimilation, and public safety collide in ways nobody wants to discuss?
Segment 2
• Why ar
Mailbag Friday: Heaven Without My Children + God’s Wrath + Sunday Best
It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.
Segment 1
• A concerned mom asks: “How could heaven be joyful if my children never repent and come to Christ?”
Segment 2
• Justin asks whether Jesus’ physical death alone paid for sin—or whether His suffering under God’s wrath was also necessary.
• What happens when children and teens hear a “Jesus loves you” message with
Spiritual Gifts + Ken Ham’s Legacy + Kids Ministry
Segment 1
• Are you missing a key reason your Christian life feels stuck or incomplete?
• Todd argues that spiritual gifts are woven into God’s design for human flourishing—just like marriage, family, work, and education.
• What if the fastest way to discover your spiritual gift isn’t a test, but simply getting involved?
Segment 2
• Why do so many Christians leave their God-given gi
Do Mormons Believe in the Same Jesus?
It’s Witness Wednesday! At the University of Georgia, Todd Friel meets Damarié, a Baptist student who believes in Jesus but struggles to explain why Christianity is uniquely true, leading to a conversation about truth, conscience, sin, and what it really means to trust Christ. Later, Todd engages with LDS missionaries about the identity of Jesus, the Great Apostasy, grace versus works, and whether
The Church Growth Trap + Bethel Drama + God’s Priorities
Segment 1
• Todd revisits a memorable conversation with John MacArthur and reveals the hymn he struggled to choose as his favorite.
• Are pastors neglecting a surprisingly important communication skill that can make biblical preaching more effective?
• What encouraging signs are emerging at Grace Community Church following MacArthur's passing?
Segment 2
• One church's "What to Expec
Victim Blamed, Racism Claimed, Miracles Denied
Segment 1
• Todd introduces a sobering challenge: when outrageous stories make us angry, should our response be outrage, grief, or evangelism?
• Does remembering God's coming judgment change how Christians view their cultural enemies?
• A university professor blames a grieving father for his murdered son's death—how did we get here?
Segment 2
• A shocking opinion piece turns a murde
Mailbag Friday: Messianic Dating + Submission & Debt + Missing Joy
It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.
Segment 1
• Jonathan asks: “What should I find out before dating a Messianic Jew who believes in Jesus but still practices Jewish traditions?”
• Ryan wrestles with a difficult church decision: When does weak preaching become a reason to leave?
• Anonymous asks how a wife can biblically submit when her husband’s financial dec
SBC Showdown, Why Genesis Matters, The Manosphere
Segment 1
• The SBC is debating more than titles—what happens when women perform pastoral functions without the title?
• Why do battles over words like pastor, elder, and overseer matter so much?
• Liberalism rarely arrives all at once; it starts with a small crack in the door.
Segment 2
• Can a pastor who is secretly living a double life truly finish well?
• The SBC tackles immi
The Most Dangerous Lie Religious People Believe
It’s Witness Wednesday! At Kennesaw State University, Todd Friel sits down with Matthew, a future lawyer and Roman Catholic student, for a conversation about justice, grace, good works, and whether anyone can actually become worthy of heaven. Later, Todd talks with Fresnel about agnosticism, evangelism, and why the conscience may be a more powerful starting point than arguments about science, evid
SBC Crossroads, Trauma Culture, and Dangerous Gospel Fog
Segment 1
• Will the SBC hold the line on biblical leadership, or repeat the path that hollowed out other denominations?
• Todd argues one convention vote could reveal far more than a procedural disagreement.
• Dr. Jason Lisle explains why evidence alone never settles the creation debate—and what really does.
Segment 2
• Jimmy faces major surgery, but his biggest concern might not b
Oprah’s Gospel, Aborted Babies, and America’s Misery
Segment 1
• Why are depression, anxiety, and loneliness exploding despite endless promises of happiness?
• A controversial article asks: what happens when motherhood is treated as the enemy of fulfillment?
• The world calls sacrifice a burden—could God’s design reveal a completely different path to joy?
Segment 2
• Christians often hear God’s commands as restrictions, but what if th
Mailbag Friday: Patriotic Worship + Canceling Parents + Counting Kids
It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.
Segment 1
• Trevor asks: “What are practical ways I can serve my pastor?”
Segment 2
• Bob asks a foundational question: What must be present for a baptism to be biblically valid?
• Anonymous wrestles with a painful issue: When, if ever, is "going no contact" with abusive parents a biblical option?
Segment 3
• Gordon
Obama’s Legacy, Al Mohler’s Update, and Jimmy’s Upcoming Surgery
Segment 1
• Is AI actually helping you find the truth—or quietly deciding what truth you're allowed to see?
• Todd connects the architecture of the Obama Presidential Center to a much bigger worldview battle.
• Why do buildings, algorithms, and modern culture seem to be telling the same story about America?
Segment 2
• Has the church become so concerned about saving America that it'
Can History Prove Jesus? + The Real Reason People Reject God
It’s Witness Wednesday! At Kennesaw State University, Todd Friel meets an agnostic history student who finds Christianity surprisingly credible, but still isn't ready to commit. The conversation moves from postmodernism and historical evidence to guilt, judgment, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Todd also talks with Carlos, who explains why he prefers the name "Yeshua" and wrestles with quest
DNA Origins, Narcissism Culture, The Search for Transcendence
Segment 1
• Dr. Jason Lisle argues that the strongest case for creation isn't fossils or geology—it's something far more fundamental.
• If information always comes from a mind, where did the instructions inside DNA originate?
• Carbon-14 findings in diamonds and dinosaur remains continue raising uncomfortable questions for deep-time assumptions.
Segment 2
• A secular psychotherapist
The Hymn That Changed Everything, Church Membership Questions, Politics
Segment 1
• Megan Basham’s cancer diagnosis sent her searching for answers in survival statistics—but what finally brought her peace?
• What if the key to enduring suffering isn't finding better odds, but embracing a forgotten doctrine?
• Todd unpacks a centuries-old hymn that confronts fear, uncertainty, and life's biggest disruptions.
Segment 2
• A car accident, financial loss, ca
Mailbag Friday: Did I Ruin My Children? + Refusing Chemo + Guardian Angels
It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.
Segment 1
• James asks for advice on repairing his relationships with his children.
• Anonymous wonders if casual swearing reveals a deeper heart issue — or even a lack of desire to honor Christ.
Segment 2
• Jeff asks: “When is it finally appropriate to draw hard boundaries with unbelievers?”
• Anonymous wrestles with
Hidden Bible Meanings, Church Division, and Lost Truth
Segment 1
• Why do churches split over doctrine when everyone claims to follow the same Bible?
• Todd traces modern church confusion back to a little-known Jewish revolt that changed Christian history forever.
• Could the loss of a “plain sense” reading of Scripture be why Christians can’t agree on basic truths anymore?
Segment 2
• The Bar Kokhba revolt didn’t just crush Jerusalem —
Bible Belt “Christianity” Without The Gospel
Segment 1
• A Georgia Tech student from Marietta says he drifted into being “kind of atheist” simply because of friends, culture, and not thinking much about religion.
• Todd challenges the student’s “I’m a good person” defense with the courtroom analogy and a sobering question: does everyone being guilty somehow make you innocent?
• The biggest shock of the segment: the student grew up a
Todd And Dr. Lisle Discuss Aliens, Global Warming, And Transhumanism
Segment 1
• Todd Friel and astrophysicist Dr. Jason Lisle tackle UFOs, aliens, and why our culture seems obsessed with finding life in space.
• Are UFO sightings really evidence of extraterrestrials… or are we being fooled by balloons, drones, and atmospheric phenomena?
• Why do secularists desperately want intelligent life somewhere else in the universe?
Segment 2
• Could “alien si
Todd Friel And Dr. John Street Expose Fake Reconciliation
Segment 1
• Todd Friel and Dr. John Street discuss why biblical reconciliation goes far deeper than simply “keeping the peace.”
• “What if the first person you need to confront in conflict… is yourself?”
• Dr. Street dismantles the instinct to blame your spouse, kids, or circumstances while ignoring the pride lurking in your own heart.
Segment 2
• Todd and Dr. Street expose how ever
Mailbag Friday: Can Scripture Rewire Your Mind?
It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.
Segment 1
• What should a husband do when he’s pursuing intimacy and reconciliation, but his wife remains cold, bitter, and emotionally distant?
• Joseph wrestles with dating boundaries: How sacrificial should you become for someone you’re not even married to yet?
Segment 2
• Tristan asks: What’s the best way to actually
Freemasonry Exposed, Preaching Examined, Genesis Rejected
Segment 1
• Why do so many Christians sit through sermons without ever expecting God to personally confront or comfort them?
• Todd explains why “good preaching” has less to do with charisma and more to do with whether God’s Word was faithfully prepared for the church.
• Can expository preaching become so obsessed with Greek details that it completely misses the point of the passage?
S
Witness Wednesday: Good Person Test, False Assurance, Real Gospel
It’s Witness Wednesday! At Georgia Tech, Todd Friel asks students simple questions that expose how unclear many people are about God, salvation, sin, and truth. Todd walks each conversation back to the same biblical foundation: God is holy, sinners are guilty, Jesus is the only Savior, and the biblical response is repentance and faith.
Segment 1
• A Southern Baptist student says Christianity
Ben Sasse’s Dying Regrets + Todd Exposes The AI Pastor Problem
Segment 1
• Ben Sasse faces terminal cancer with a theology that left a 60 Minutes host visibly shaken.
• Why did family suddenly matter more than career success and achievement?
• What priorities would you change if your time was running out?
Segment 2
• What does it actually mean to “die well” as a Christian instead of panicking at the end?
• AI could destroy people who “outso
“You’re Going To Be Mad At Me”—Todd Responds To Rededicate 250
Segment 1
• “You’re going to be mad at me.” Todd responds to the massive Rededicate 250 event in Washington, D.C.
• Can America actually be “rededicated to God”… or are Christians asking the wrong question?
• Todd asks the uncomfortable question nobody at the event seemed willing to answer.
Segment 2
• Texas shuts down a pediatric gender clinic, but Todd says the real issue runs muc
Mailbag Friday: Can Online Sermons Hurt Your Soul?
It's Mailbag Friday! You've got questions, we've got answers.
Segment 1
• Theresa shares how resentment toward a cliquey church turned into meaningful friendships—and asks: Should Christians fight for connection before deciding to leave a church?
• Anonymous asks: Would it be inappropriate for a woman to give her pastor a personal gift to express gratitude?
• Anonymous wrestles with a
Bible Diet Trends, Southern Baptists, Marriage Pain
Segment 1
• Is “eating biblical foods” actually spiritual… or just another Christianized trend?
• Todd exposes how influencers are turning Scripture into diet plans, “superfoods,” and coaching businesses.
• Why do Christians keep treating the Bible like a cookbook instead of a revelation of Christ?
Segment 2
• The guys jokingly create an AI-generated “Upper Room Diet”… and it gets u
Witness Wednesday: Intelligent Design, “I Don’t Care”, Pluralism
It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd Friel is back at Georgia Tech where he challenges students on intelligent design, morality, self-righteousness, and what it actually means to be a Christian. Conversations with skeptical engineering students, a Jamaican student named Junior, and a Catholic student named Dan repeatedly expose the same issue: people believe they’re “good enough” for God, but struggle to
Christians Doubting Salvation, Secret Sin, Leaving Your Church
Segment 1
• Why do so many genuine Christians secretly fear they’re not actually saved?
• Todd tackles the crushing cycle of “I repented… but was it enough?”
• Can one misunderstood Bible passage steal your assurance for years?
Segment 2
• Are you running from God after sin instead of running to Him?
• Todd exposes the difference between Holy Spirit conviction and self-inflicted
Do You Really Know Your Wife, Mutual Submission, Counterculture
Segment 1
• Todd Friel turns a “Mother’s Day sermon” into a direct challenge to husbands: do you actually know your wife beneath surface-level habits?
• “I’ve been married 20 years… but do I really understand her heart?” — the uncomfortable marriage question most men avoid.
• Why are so many Christian marriages stuck in behavior management instead of real spiritual intimacy?
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Mailbag Friday: Do Jews Still Need The Gospel?
It's Mailbag Friday! You've got questions, we've got answers.
Segment 1
• Derek asks: If God's promise to Israel remains an active hope today, is there a need to share the gospel with Jews?
• Kyla wonders: Have Christian podcasts become a breeding ground for gossip, immaturity, and “heresy hunter” celebrities disconnected from the local church?
• Nate asks: What should churches do w
Government Secrets, Abortion Pills, Gospel Assurance
Segment 1
• Perry Stone has Christians panicking over UFOs again… but where’s the evidence?
• Secret government meetings, reptilian creatures, and “pastors being warned” — is this prophecy teaching or fundraising theater?
• Why do so many believers keep falling for sensational end-times claims that never come true?
Segment 2
• The Supreme Court temporarily restores abortion pil
Witness Wednesday: Karma vs Justice, Moral Truth, Eternal Stakes
It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd talks with four students on campus, each with some kind of religious background or moral framework. Across the episode, Todd keeps pressing the same essential issue: God is just, man is guilty, and Jesus Christ is the only Savior. The gospel is not moral improvement, religious heritage, spiritual preference, or doing the best you can. It is Christ taking the punishment
They Waited Years for Baptism, Forgotten Preaching Power, Cultural Madness
Segment 1
• What did it actually cost to join the early church—and would you qualify today?
• Membership wasn’t casual: years of catechesis, believer’s baptism, and rigorous accountability defined entry.
• Is your church’s view of membership and discipline a shadow of what it once was?
Segment 2
• When was the last time a sermon truly gripped your soul with the beauty of Christ
Mail-Order Abortion, Marxist Divide, Youth Ministry Crisis
Segment 1
• A federal court just disrupted abortion pill access—does this finally close the “mail-order” loophole?
• Lawmakers press the uncomfortable question: if you advocate abortion, will you actually defend the methods used?
• Graphic realities surface—what does it say about a nation that funds and normalizes this?
Segment 2
• Are cultural elites trying to turn your kids a
Mailbag Friday: Demons, Gambling, Abortion Regret
It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.
Segment 1
• Anonymous asks: Can cutting off your parents ever be biblical—or are Christians expected to endure toxic family relationships forever?
• A listener wonders: Would kneeling before King Charles during a knighthood ceremony compromise Christian convictions?
• Anonymous asks: Do Christians really have authority t
The King’s Speech, Religious Double Standards, And Mistreatment At Work
Segment 1
• Todd reviews King Charles’ recent speech.
• King Charles refers to himself as the “defender of faiths”, plural - here’s why that makes a big difference.
• If tolerance is the goal, why does criticism seem aimed primarily at Christians?
Segment 2
• Why are Christians told to be more accepting while persecution elsewhere goes ignored?
• There’s a big double standa
Witness Wednesday: Purpose In Life, Intelligent Design, Truly Born Again
It’s Witness Wednesday! Join Todd on campus at Georgia Tech to discuss faith, the gospel, and Christ with real people on the street. From neuroscience majors to student athletes, the ultimate question is asked and answered: what’s going to happen to your soul?
Segment 1
• Sammy Kai admits he’s living like there’s no ultimate purpose—so what actually makes life matter if nothing is guiding
Celebrity Faith, Astronaut Tears, And Religious Confusion
Segment 1
• Celebrity testimonies seem to be missing one element in particular.
• Can you talk about Jesus, Bible study, and prayer… and still miss the actual gospel?
• Certain popular phrases seem spiritual, but miss the mark.
Segment 2
• What makes up a real conversion testimony?
• The culture is always trying to replace concepts like “sin” and “repentance”.
• Incompl
Donald Trump, Chaos in Culture, & Theo Von
Segment 1
• Political violence is ramping up… and the cause is more than strictly political.
• The problem isn’t necessarily ideology - it’s exactly what scripture tells us it is.
• Could evangelism—not political outrage—actually reduce crime, chaos, and cultural decay?
Segment 2
• Are Christians focusing on the wrong battlefield when culture spirals out of control?
• We li
Mailbag Friday: Deaconesses, Signs From The Dead, & Pastor Dance-Off
It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.
Segment 1
• When preaching expositionally, Is it normal for a pastor to spend 5 years in a book (John) and only get to chapter 11? - Luke
Segment 2
• What are your thoughts on American flags in a church sanctuary? - Peter
• Our church has two deaconesses. One is over the children's ministry, which includes the nurser
Obsessive Thoughts, James Talarico, & Mormon Beliefs
Segment 1
• Religious scrupulosity: common, crushing, misunderstood…
• A centuries-old problem resurfaces: why believers have always battled relentless, intrusive, condemning thoughts.
• When your conscience won’t shut off, how does it quietly rob your joy, assurance, and spiritual stability?
Segment 2
• Do you know God as mostly condemning—even while knowing the truth of his a
Witness Wednesday: Eastern Orthodoxy, AI Fears, & Nominal Christianity
It’s Witness Wednesday! Come along with Todd Friel to Georgia Tech where we meet students Kevin, Wyatt, and Peter. These are real people with real hopes, fears, and opinions on topics ranging from Eastern Orthodoxy to the AI revolution. If you’re waiting to see real evangelism and the Christian worldview applied to real-world topics, you’ve come to the right place.
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• Kevin, an Ea
Justin Peters, Emeal Zwayne, & Calling Out False Teachers
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• Todd sits down to talk false teachers, the importance of church, and more with Justin Peters and Emeal Zwayne.
• Why do so many people follow false teachers who clearly exploit them?
• Most of those who follow false teachers aren’t just confused—they may be trusting a completely different gospel.
SEGMENT 2
• Todd remarks that Justin represents a rare combination whe
SBC Debate, The Only Way Forward, And America’s Moral Freefall
Segment 1
• The SBC can’t seem to find their way past one particular issue.
• Dr. Albert Mohler pushes for clarity.
• What actually determines the outcome of the SBC vote—and what’s happening behind the scenes?
Segment 2
• Three cheers for Tennessee and what they’re deciding to reject.
• If we want to change the course of our country, Scripture says the strategy is complete
Mailbag Friday: Women Deacons, Heavenly Tourism, & Gentle Parenting
It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.
Segment 1
• An elder at my church wants to start a group that prays for the Sunday service during the Sunday service. We are a small church that only holds one service, so this prayer group would miss the preaching of God's Word. What are your thoughts? - Anonymous
• My teenage daughter wants to know if we can actually rebuk
Trump’s Jesus Pic, The View, & Raising Hands In Worship?
Segment 1
• A viral image sparks outrage—was it harmless, or something far more serious?
• What should Christians actually do when a public figure appears to mock God?
• Media figures responded to the president’s meme in various ways… some got it right, some not so much.
Segment 2
• Shows like The View shape how people think about truth—even though it is not attached to reality
Witness Wednesday: Justice, Truth, Morality—What Happens Without God?
It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd Friel goes to the University of Georgia to engage students in candid, thought-provoking conversations about morality, truth, and Christianity. Through a series of real-world encounters, Todd challenges students to define wisdom, justify their moral beliefs, and explain why they hold their worldview. As conversations unfold, many students struggle to ground their belief
The Great Awakening, True Revival, And Christian Buddhist?
Segment 1
• Todd’s review of the new “The Great Awakening” movie.
• What actually brings about true revival?
• Why did straightforward, doctrine-rich preaching—not emotional hype—ignite lasting transformation?
Segment 2
• How to build real friendship with nonbelievers, without compromising your convictions.
• Whitefield and Franklin’s unlikely partnership exposes how evange
Israel, Christians, & God’s Redemptive Plan
Segment 1
• There have been many contentious conversations lately about things evangelicals have largely taken for granted.
• Todd introduces a major cultural debate: should Christians support modern Israel—or rethink everything?
• A deep-dive article promises clarity on one of the most confusing and divisive theological issues today.
Segment 2
• What is Israel biblically—a sta
Mailbag Friday: Same-Sex Attraction, Marriage in Heaven, Cosmic Child Abuse?
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 attrac
Experts Were Wrong, Culture Is Collapsing, & People Are Suffering
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”?
Witness Wednesday: Science Says No, Conscience Says Yes… What’s Next?
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 Witne
Feel-Good Faith, Easter Silliness, & Pastor Politicians
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,
No Wrath, No Sin… No Gospel?
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
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