Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
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.
Episodes
May 8, 2026 • 54 mins
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 when faithful preaching feels more like a seminary lecture than shepherding hurting people?
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May 7, 2026 • 54 mins
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 pill access while states try to stop m...
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May 6, 2026 • 54 mins
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 sinners deserve and crediting His ...
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May 5, 2026 • 54 mins
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?
• Preaching has shifted—less ...
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May 4, 2026 • 55 mins
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 against you—and calling it “justice”...
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May 1, 2026 • 54 mins
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 to cast out demons today—or is moder...
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April 30, 2026 • 54 mins
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 standard for different religions. For exa...
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April 29, 2026 • 54 mins
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 it?
• Can evolution and “infini...
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April 28, 2026 • 54 mins
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”.
• Incomplete testimonies can create confusio...
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April 27, 2026 • 54 mins
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 like to think that if we changed the ...
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April 24, 2026 • 54 mins
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 nursery, and the other is over the women'...
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April 23, 2026 • 55 mins
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 abounding mercy?
• Some personal...
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April 22, 2026 • 54 mins
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 Eastern Orthodox Christian, seems to ...
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April 21, 2026 • 55 mins
SEGMENT 1
• 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 when calling out false teachings.
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April 20, 2026 • 54 mins
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 completely different than politics-first.
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April 17, 2026 • 54 mins
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 rebuke stuff in the name of Jesus. Is th...
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April 16, 2026 • 54 mins
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.
• Joy Behar claims Jesus neve...
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April 15, 2026 • 54 mins
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 beliefs in objective truth, ultimately le...
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April 14, 2026 • 54 mins
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 evangelism and real relationships interse...
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April 13, 2026 • 54 mins
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 state, a religion, or something far mo...
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