Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

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October 23Can Christians Celebrate Halloween? + Does Porn Disqualify A Pastor? + How To Reach Universalists
It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.
Segment 1
• Can Christians celebrate Halloween? — Devon
• Are nativity scenes idolatrous or blasphemous? — Beth
• How do I witness to Mormon missionaries? — Amanda
Segment 2
• How can I feel God’s love after having a terrible father? — Anonymous
Segment 3
• Does porn disqualify a pastoral candidate? — David
• Could adopting during infertility overstep God’s will? — Danny
Segment 4
• How do I answer a universalist claiming translation errors? — Mark
• How can I help my younger brother overcome laziness? — Henry
• How do Israel’s wars differ from Quranic commands? — Jonathan
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October 22How to Be Gracious Without Compromising the Truth | Greg Koukl
How do you stand firm on biblical truth without turning a Gospel conversation into a fight? Todd and Greg Koukl explore how to defend your faith and handle disagreements without compromising truth.
Segment 1
• Should every disagreement divide Christians?
• Defending the faith without becoming contentious.
• Can Christians disagree about creation and remain friends?
Segment 2
• Standing firm in your beliefs without being harsh.
• Is your desire to “win” undermining your evangelism?
• When graciousness gets mistaken for compromise.
Segment 3
• Answering the “personally against abortion” position.
• Are you hearing the person behind the objection?
• How your tone can make people dig in.
Segment 4
• Challenging “Wrong for me, fine for others.”
• When do apologetics tactics become manipulation?
• How your expression could undermine your words.
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October 21A Jewish Student Challenges God’s Justice + A Christian Struggles to Say Buddhism Is Wrong
It’s Witness Wednesday! At Georgia Tech, Todd meets a Christian who is reluctant to call other religions wrong, a Jewish student who sees no need for a Savior, and a believer put on the spot to share his faith.
Segment 1
• Todd tests a new conversation starter.
• A Christian hesitates to say other religions are wrong.
• When does being nice become withholding the truth?
Segment 2
• Answering a student who dismisses Jesus as make-believe.
• Can Todd use a Jewish student’s own laws to point him to the Gospel?
• He respects Jesus—but something is holding him back.
Segment 3
• Can Old Testament sacrifices help Todd reach this Jewish student?
• He calls God’s expectations unreasonable.
• How can God punish sin and still forgive?
Segment 4
• Todd gives a Christian 30 seconds to witness.
• Is “Jesus changed my life” enough?
• How do you reach someone whose life is going well?
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55 min
October 20The Chosen Actor Backs Talarico & Church Choir Sings Backstreet Boys
An actor from The Chosen endorses a pro-abortion candidate, and a church choir sings the Backstreet Boys. Todd examines what both reveal, and also considers how we preach God’s wrath and what young people are seeking in church.
Segment 1
• Is Obama overlooking his own role in America’s division?
• What happens when a student challenges Ben Shapiro on Israel?
• Is the Bible really silent on abortion?
Segment 2
• The Chosen actor endorses James Talarico.
• Who gets to define a “true Christian”?
• Where is your money going when you support The Chosen?
Segment 3
• Jesus’ response to tragedy might surprise you.
• Have we softened our warnings about God’s wrath?
• What if you can’t forgive yourself?
Segment 4
• A church choir performs the Backstreet Boys.
• Why are Stanford students turning to Catholicism?
• Is your church chasing trends young people are rejecting?
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October 19Andy Stanley Is Stepping Down + When Parents Stay Silent On Modesty
Andy Stanley just announced he’s leaving his senior pastor role at North Point—but who votes on his successor at a church with no formal membership? Todd examines church membership and the preaching of Stanley’s proposed successor, then tackles homecoming dresses, modesty, and the conversations parents may be avoiding.
Segment 1
• Andy Stanley’s upcoming departure as senior pastor.
• North Point’s unusual requirements for voting on a successor.
• Should your church come looking when you leave?
Segment 2
• Have we softened what Scripture says about false teachers?
• Was Jonathan Edwards too harsh?
• Todd examines a sermon from Stanley’s proposed successor.
Segment 3
• Responding to Allie Beth Stuckey on homecoming modesty.
• Is modesty just a male lust problem?
• When does calling something “legalism” become an excuse?
Segment 4
• What your daughter’s clothing is communicating.
• Can parents say no—even when everyone else says yes?
• How to teach your daughter modesty without shaming her
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55 min
October 16Why Christians Believe Conspiracies + My Church Is Using Beth Moore + Answered Prayer or Coincidence?
It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.
Segment 1
• How do I respond when family blames my pain on a lack of faith? — Anna
• Should a Baptist attend a Lutheran church? — Sylvia
Segment 2
• Was it answered prayer or coincidence? — Hallie
• When should churches address conspiracy theories? — Noah
Segment 3
• Can an interlinear Bible help if I don’t know Greek or Hebrew? — Gordon
• Can past sexual sin disqualify me from church leadership for life? — Stuart
Segment 4
• How do I respond to “Christians don’t need church”? — Anonymous
• How do I question my church’s Beth Moore study? — Josh
• How can I tell if someone from a nominal church is saved? — Rochelle
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Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners.
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October 15Paul Washer on What Your Evangelism Is Missing + Who Is Shaping Your Kids?
Is your Gospel presentation missing something essential? Todd shares Paul Washer’s approach to evangelism, then examines who is shaping your kids’ beliefs and whether a Christian school can give you peace of mind.
Segment 1
• The ELCA’s “queer confirmation” challenges parental convictions.
• More boys are attending youth groups, but is it revival?
• Could your Gospel presentation be missing a crucial piece?
Segment 2
• Paul Washer explains where evangelism should begin.
• What should you tell someone who responds emotionally to the Gospel?
• How do you reach those who think Scripture is outdated?
Segment 3
• Who is teaching your kids to see the world so differently?
• Students champion free speech, then demand censorship.
• Should you leave public school if you can’t afford alternatives?
Segment 4
• A Christian university calls “in Christ alone” white privilege.
• Why do young people confide in AI over pastors?
• One mother turns off her kids’ devices and sees a change.
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55 min
October 14Confronting an Atheist Evangelist + A Baptist Tries to Earn Heaven
It’s Witness Wednesday! At Georgia State University, Todd talks with the president of the communist club, a student comparing religions, and a Baptist hoping to earn heaven.
Segment 1
• Todd steps into a debate about free will.
• Jay says there’s no evidence for God.
• Todd presents God’s law, then leaves Jay to consider judgment.
Segment 2
• A student cites Ecclesiastes to argue that death is the end.
• He thinks being better than others gets you into heaven.
• He respects the Gospel, but does that mean he accepts it?
Segment 3
• A student raising money for cancer research is pro-choice.
• A Baptist believes he can earn his way to heaven.
• He says he repents regularly, so why does Todd press further?
Segment 4
• Todd returns to Jay with the intention of sharing the Gospel.
• Jay challenges him over morality, prophecy, and Scripture.
• When does evangelism become casting pearls before swine?
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55 min
October 13Why Protestants Turn to Rome + Does the Book of Enoch Belong in Your Bible?
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.
Segment 2
• If Enoch isn’t Scripture, why does Jude quote it?
• Does that quotation undermine the Bible’s authority?
• Enoch’s claims about the Messiah deserve a closer look.
Segment 3
• Why do Jesus Calling and The Shack resonate with Christians?
• What are readers finding in these books that they’re missing in church?
• Which of God’s attributes is the greatest?
Segment 4
• Todd confronts an article excusing sexual assault to fight racism.
• Why would feminists excuse sexual assault by migrants?
• How moral compromise can erode a college student’s faith.
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If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
55 min
October 12John Mark Comer’s Spiritual Retreat + Should Christians Practice Mindfulness?
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 what?
• A meditation researcher finds more than she expected.
• Is mindfulness as harmless as it sounds?
Segment 3
• What should you say when a false teacher dies?
• Does being polite mean softening the truth?
• Is Christian nationalism dividing your church?
Segment 4
• Is Christian nationalism distracting from the Great Commission?
• Would you lose every election to see one soul saved?
• Can you be pro-life and support the death penalty?
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Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners.
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If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
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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…