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
August 1, 2025 • 54 mins
It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers!
Segment 1:
• Is it hypocritical to oppose posting the Ten Commandments in schools if we use them for personal evangelism?
• Does separation of church and state mean Christians should avoid influencing public education?
Segment 2:
• Have churches failed to address unbiblical remarriage after divorce?
• What role does confession to others play in fi...
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July 31, 2025 • 54 mins
Segment 1:
• Smartphones at age 5–6 linked to 48% suicidal thoughts in girls.
• Early phone use disrupts emotional stability, empathy, and reality perception.
• Christians called to be counter-cultural—even if kids push back.
Segment 2:
• Ozempic use in teens raising long-term brain and appetite concerns.
• Stopping GLP-1 drugs leaves lasting appetite and mood issues.
• Mental health crisis linked to dop...
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July 30, 2025 • 55 mins
It’s Witness Wednesday!
Does being raised in a “religious” home guarantee that a child will continue in the faith once they go to college? The conversations you hear in this episode might shock you. Todd is back at Georgia Tech where he will encounter the unfortunate toll post-modernism has had on the minds of young adults. Todd also shares a strategy that proves helpful in evangelistic conversations.
Segment 1:
• The f...
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July 29, 2025 • 54 mins
Segment 1:
• Debate in Texas and Oklahoma over posting the Ten Commandments in schools.
• Glenn Beck supports it—but reframes them in a way that misses their true biblical intent.
• The Ten Commandments point to the one true God, not just generic morality.
Segment 2:
• Glenn Beck’s defense of the Ten Commandments feels shallow and unclear.
• His reasoning veers off into emotional and cultural appeals, not th...
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July 28, 2025 • 55 mins
Segment 1:
• Peter’s denial wasn’t casual—he disowned “The Man” with whom he walked.
• After denying Christ, Peter locked eyes with Jesus and wept bitterly.
• Jesus’ post-resurrection message singled Peter out—restoration was coming.
Segment 2:
• Peter’s failure was massive, but so was Christ’s mercy.
• Jesus didn’t just forgive—He re-commissioned Peter.
• Christians need a real plan for recurring sin—do...
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It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers!
Segment 1:
Why is porn addiction among women on the rise?
Can you ever erase explicit images once they’re in your mind?
Segment 2:
Is GotQuestions.org a trustworthy source for biblical answers?
Is it wrong to only want to marry someone of your own race?
Segment 3:
How can you date with clear boundaries and avoid falling into temptation?
...
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July 24, 2025 • 55 mins
Phil Johnson spent 45 years alongside John MacArthur—and now opens up about the man behind the pulpit. From private regrets to public faithfulness, this candid conversation explores what made MacArthur the shepherd, not the celebrity.
Segment 1: A Diagnosis, a Death, and Dying Well
• Phil shares his own cancer battle and how it shaped his view of mortality
• Reflects on MacArthur’s final days and the surprising way he s...
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July 23, 2025 • 55 mins
It’s Witness Wednesday!
What happens when brilliant students cling to broken views of truth, religion, and identity? Todd heads to Georgia Tech to ask hard questions—and expose just how far people will go to avoid the real Jesus.
Segment 1: The physics student who says truth is whatever you believe
• Can logic shake his postmodern foundation?
• What does he say when confronted with objective reality?
Segment 2: ...
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July 22, 2025 • 54 mins
Segment 1
• Todd reflects on seeing The Screwtape Letters in Greenville, SC.
• The smarter you get in theology, the easier it is to grow prideful.
• Scott Aniol becomes G3 Ministries President; reminder to engage secondary disagreements with grace.
Segment 2
• Porn remains the top sin struggle listeners report.
• Examine your heart: Are you pursuing sin because it’s easy? Are you lazy?
• Evict the enemy—...
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July 21, 2025 • 54 mins
Wait a minute — that’s not Todd! Today on Wretched Radio, Fortis Institute Fellow and Way of Manhood host Dr. Adam Tyson explores how seeing God’s holiness exposes our sin, fuels worship, transforms our speech, and empowers us to forgive.
Segment 1
• Seeing God’s holiness exposes your sin and demands a response—repent or reject.
• Isaiah’s vision shows God’s majesty and your unworthiness: “Woe is me… I am a man of uncle...
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It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers!
Segment 1
• If sin separates us from God, why do you say it can’t?
• I’ve found freedom from pornography—how can I help other men using “Play the Man”?
Segment 2
• Thankful for early exposure to Dr. MacArthur’s preaching—what a difference it made.
• Does following Word of Faith or NAR teachings make someone a pagan?
Segment 3
• Why doesn’t...
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July 17, 2025 • 55 mins
Wait a minute — that’s not Todd! Today on Wretched Radio, Fortis Institute Fellow and host of Transformed, Dr. Greg Gifford steps in as guest host to discuss the AI revolution and how it is impacting you. Be sure to check out Dr. Gifford’s new book, “Lies My Therapist Told Me”. Details below!
Segment 1:
• Chatbots now offer therapy, relationship advice, and worldview shaping—are you ready for AI “friends”?
• Most people...
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July 16, 2025 • 54 mins
It’s Witness Wednesday!
In this episode of Wretched Radio, Todd engages in deep, thought-provoking discussions with Georgia Tech students Ryan and Dallas about God's existence, the Gospel, and the moral implications of their beliefs. Todd employs logic and morality to present the Christian viewpoint, challenging their perspectives and highlighting the importance of reconciling with God through Jesus Christ.
Segment 1:
•...
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July 15, 2025 • 54 mins
Segment 1:
• Dr. John MacArthur has passed, but his gospel legacy endures.
• He was simply a tool in the Carpenter’s hand—Christ deserves the glory.
• Mourn not fearfully, but gratefully: “Look what Jesus has done.”
Segment 2:
• MacArthur preached through the New Testament for 42 years, never wavering from expository preaching.
• He carried himself with pastoral dignity, never settling for entertainment over...
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July 14, 2025 • 54 mins
Segment 1:
• John MacArthur has contracted pneumonia and may soon meet his Savior.
• Why do we mourn when a believer has their best day ahead?
• God’s church will endure; Dr. MacArthur’s ministry points us to Christ, not himself.
Segment 2:
• “Death is a believer’s coronation day”—a reminder from Thomas Brooks.
• Church fellowship now is just a glimpse of heavenly fellowship.
• We grieve, yet with hope, ...
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July 11, 2025 • 54 mins
It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers!
Segment 1:
• Are pipe organs and bagpipes really the same instrument?
• Is it appropriate for a woman to give men a booklet about porn and manhood?
• I fell into sin again—do I need to “start over” or keep going?
• My husband seems like a false convert—should I confront him or just pray?
Segment 2:
• Does God expect me to obey the Bible before...
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July 10, 2025 • 54 mins
Segment 1:
• The Methodist church (and now PCUSA) shows what happens when you abandon Sola Scriptura.
• Liberation Theology and LGBT compromise start with bad hermeneutics.
• “Herman Who?” (soon free) will help you see why hermeneutics matters for staying faithful.
Segment 2:
• Not all modern worship is shallow—some songs (like Matt Papa/Boswell) get it right.
• Most contemporary worship, though, remains me-...
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July 9, 2025 • 55 mins
It’s Witness Wednesday!
In this episode of Wretched Radio's Witness Wednesday, Todd engages in philosophical and theological conversations with several Georgia Tech students about their beliefs and life's purpose. Todd speaks with Orin, a 22-year-old mechanical engineering student who shares his thoughts on Christianity and his own faith journey. Next, Todd talks with a French aerospace engineering student, who identifies as an...
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July 8, 2025 • 55 mins
Segment 1:
• “Play the Man” cards are now in 200+ locations to equip men for evangelism.
• Fortis’ mission: Souls matter more than any cultural win.
• Visit fortisinstitute.org/playtheman to grab cards and join the work.
Segment 2:
• You don’t need a “new you” gimmick if you’re in Christ—you are a new creation.
• Real change comes from loving Jesus more than your sins, not self-help hacks.
• Lust and gre...
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July 7, 2025 • 55 mins
Segment 1:
• What makes us different from machines? Todd unpacks the doctrine of Imago Dei and how AI is blurring the lines between man and machine.
• A Christianity Today issue surprisingly focuses on AI—but how helpful was it really?
• Baylor gets a grant to study why Christianity "hurts" LGBT students. Todd explores the deeper problem behind that question.
• AI algorithms are shaping addictive social media habits...
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