Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Religion & Spirituality
About
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
- Mailbag Friday: Can Online Sermons Hurt Your Soul?
Wretched Radio's Mailbag Friday covers a range of listener questions, including topics like church dynamics, theological debates on salvation and rebellion, practical Christian living advice, and the appropriateness of certain activities a…
- Wretched Radio: Bible Diet Trends, Southern Baptists, Marriage Pain
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel examines the trend of "eating biblical foods," explores shifts in Southern Baptist membership and baptism rates, addresses challenges in marriage where love is not reciprocated, and discusses the causes of pe…
- Witness Wednesday: Intelligent Design, “I Don’t Care”, Pluralism
Wretched Radio episodes examine intelligent design, with a student admitting buildings need designers but not the universe. Discussions also cover pluralism, morality, guilt, and the concept of salvation through Christ versus good works, c…
- Christians Doubting Salvation, Secret Sin, Leaving Your Church
Wretched Radio addresses common fears among Christians regarding salvation and assurance, distinguishing between godly conviction and self-condemnation related to sin. The episode also explores reasons for leaving a church, contrasting emo…
- Do You Really Know Your Wife, Mutual Submission, Counterculture
This episode of Wretched Radio challenges husbands to know their wives more deeply, moving beyond surface habits to understand their hearts. It delves into the debate on mutual submission within Christian marriage and explores how Christia…
- Mailbag Friday: Do Jews Still Need The Gospel?
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” ce…
- Wretched Radio: 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…
- 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…
- 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 membersh…
- 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…
- 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 kn…
- 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 Chr…
- 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…
- 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 •…
- 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 cr…
- 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 A…
- 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 qui…
- 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…
- Justin Peters, Emeal Zwayne, & Calling Out False Teachers
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 ar…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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-…
- 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 ente…
- 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 consequence…
- 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 beca…
- 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 any…
- 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…
- Good Friday: The Cross, Your Guilt, & The Life You Must Lose
Segment 1 • If the cross is everything… why does your faith still feel disconnected? • Stop looking for God’s love in blessings—look at Calvary instead. • What actually happened 2,000 years ago—and why does it change everything for you? Se…
- Political “Preacher”, Paula White Shock, & Selective Outrage
Segment 1 • A woman preaches politics, identity activism, and “rights” - but something’s conspicuously missing. • What happens when churches replace Christ’s mission with cultural causes? • Abandoning biblical authority forces churches to…
- Witness Wednesday: Chance Creation, The Problem Of Evil, & Catholic Doubts
It’s Witness Wednesday! Are you prepared to see the insanity of radical subjectivity put to the test? What about our own consciences? Join Todd for real, on-the-street conversations about faith, truth, and Christ’s gospel. SEGMENT 1 • Taj…
- Todd Talks Parenting And More With Dr. Ted Tripp
Segment 1 • Todd sits down with Dr. Ted Tripp, author of “Shepherding a Child’s Heart”. • Are parents confusing a child’s ability to use tech with actual readiness to handle it? • Porn, smartphones, and distraction—there is a veritable min…
- Guest Hosts: Justin Peters, Jim Osman & Gabe Hughes | What Makes a Church Healthy?
Segment 1 • Guest hosts: Justin Peters, Jim Osman & Gabe Hughes • The church must not copy business models or government structures. • Churches chasing worldliness to attract the world lose their distinctiveness. Segment 2 • Baptism and co…
- Mailbag Friday: Guilt vs Grace, Conscience Clarity, Family Tension
It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • Can Christians participate in sports like boxing, football, and paintball, or does this mean they are thinking evil thoughts about punching, tackling, and shooting?…
- “Why Are You A Christian?” 100 Students Answer
Segment 1 • 100 students, professing to be Christians, asked one simple question. Can they answer it? • Some share the benefits of a relationship with Christ, but miss the thrust of the gospel. • If an unbeliever heard your testimony, woul…
- Witness Wednesday: Hell, Justice, and Your Final Verdict
It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd Friel is on campus at The University of Georgia where he meets two students who are willing to talk about their religious beliefs. What will happen when their own conscience says “you’re guilty”? The tension bu…
- James Talarico “Preaches” HIS Version of Easter
Segment 1 • James Talarico preaches his version of Easter. • Confusion over gender, truth, and identity - it’s not compassion, it’s rebellion. • A “Christian” argument for progressive ideology—what happens when Scripture gets reinterpreted…
- Heaven Tourism Is Back + The Pastor Who Says He Needs a Jet
Segment 1 • A viral near-death story claims 18 days in heaven… • If someone “comes back” with a message, is it new revelation—or a subtle attack on biblical authority? • The real question is why so many are drawn to these stories of heaven…
- Mailbag Friday: Did God Command Killing in the OT? Magic Tricks + Righteous Anger
It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • Received an email from James, who asked the question last week concerning the difference in the Quran and the Old Testament, where God directs His people to kill tho…
- Phil Johnson: The Doctrine of Hell and the ERROR of Annihilationism
Today on Wretched Radio, we listen in to a recent breakout session from the Shepherds Conference, where Phil Johnson addresses the growing push to redefine hell. Annihilationism may sound more reasonable—even more compassionate—but does it…
- Witness Wednesday: Karma, Reincarnation, and the Lie of “All Paths”
It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd hits the streets of downtown Atlanta and talks with a Hare Krishna who believes all religions lead to God—and a college student who isn’t sure what to believe. Different views, same issue. What sounds reasonabl…
- Paul Washer Asked MacArthur WHAT On His Deathbed?
Segment 1 • Do you challenge someone’s salvation at the end of life? • Paul Washer presses John MacArthur with a soul-check instead of comfort—was it bold faithfulness or unnecessary tension? • You’ll be in that room someday—make sure you’…
- Al Mohler And Todd Respond To Tucker’s Position On Israel
Segment 1 • Why are evangelicals so divided over modern-day Israel? Todd Friel and Albert Mohler break down the debate. • Tucker Carlson presses hard: Does Ted Cruz actually know what the Bible says about Israel—or are Christians misusing…
- Mailbag Friday: Female Chaplains, Homosexual Neighbors, & Toxic Family
It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • Does scripture give parents any guidance on what they should use as an instrument of discipline for their children? - Anonymous • Last year, a woman came to our chur…
- The House Church Myth + Why Parenting Feels Harder Than Ever
Segment 1 • The push to abandon church buildings for “first-century house churches”: admirable or misguided? • Did the early church reject formal worship spaces, like church buildings? • Old Testament and synagogue patterns challenge the m…
- Witness Wednesday: She Couldn’t Say Beating a Child Is Wrong
It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd stops by the University of Georgia to talk with - and evangelize to - a number of students. From talking with a psychology student about the reality of the soul, to investigating the claims of a member of the E…
- Who Really Decides What Your Kids Are Taught?
Segment 1 • Many progressive politicians quote the Bible while promoting theology that contradicts it. • There is a growing divide between “nice” public Christianity and actual biblical faithfulness. • When we evaluate leaders by personali…
- How Does This “Minister” Respond When Questioned By A Congressman?
Segment 1 • A Methodist “minister” quotes Matthew 25 completely out of context in a government hearing, and is called on it. • Scripture is often used as a political slogan instead of being read consistently. Context matters more than ever…