Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

• DOES MY LIFE MATTER? FINDING PURPOSE WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE GIVING UP

  It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! Segment 1 • How should a Christian deal with suicidal thoughts and find motivation to live? Segment 2 • Why do aspiring pastors go to seminary instead of apprenticing under a pastor? • What’s an affordable and solid homeschool curriculum for a 10th grader? Segment 3 • Is all of creation ultimately designed to deepen the elect’s relationship with God? • After a traumatic breakup, is my anxiety about dating just healing—or something deeper? • Is anointing with oil during prayer a biblical practice? Segment 4 • Do abortion abolitionists believe babies lost to abortion are automatically in heaven? • Should I serve in children’s ministry even if I have no teaching experience? • Is it sinful for women to evangelize to men? ___ Preorder the new book, Lies My Therapist Told Me, by Fortis Institute Fellow Dr. Greg Gifford now! https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/liesmytherapisttoldme ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

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• IS GOSSIP DESTROYING US? HOW TO FAST FROM INTERNET JUDGMENT!

  Segment 1: • Fast that lasts forever? Todd discusses the issue of modern-day gossip and judgment on social media. • Christian gossip and judgment: Steve Lawson’s fall, apology, and how social media handles issues. • Living without gossip: Should we fast from internet talebearing and refrain from passing judgment? Segment 2: • Personal experiences with chronic pain: Tim Challies' insights on deep grief and long-term pain. • Greg Gifford’s book: The launch of “Lies My Therapist Told Me” is discussed and ready for pre-order. • Addiction’s roots: Todd emphasizes how your brain doesn’t make you call your drug dealer. Segment 3: • Illustrations and clarity: Todd reflects on John Mark Comer’s new book “Practicing the Way.” • Danger of overregulation: Avoid turning personal preferences into laws and make sure our core focus stays on the gospel. • Free will and sin: Discussing the tension between free will, sin, and God’s role in human suffering. Segment 4: • Women and sterilization: Discusses the alarming trend of young women choosing sterilization after political influences. • Politicians’ impact on young minds: How fear and confusion about future generations are affecting decisions on family planning. • Letter to an unborn child: A letter from a terrified woman who regrets the choices made regarding family. ___ Preorder the new book, Lies My Therapist Told Me, by Fortis Institute Fellow Dr. Greg Gifford now! https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/liesmytherapisttoldme ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

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• CHANCE OR DESIGN? WHY YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE HANGS IN THE BALANCE

  It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd Friel is engaging with students at Kennesaw State University, exploring topics like the complexity of the human body pointing to a creator, why Christianity offers real hope that postmodernism cannot, and how the Bible satisfies life’s biggest questions. Segment 1: • Does Your Body Prove God Exists? – Is the complexity of your own body evidence of a creator, or just a product of evolution? • Why God’s Justice Affects You – If God is truly just, what does that mean for you and your eternal future? Segment 2: • Can Good Deeds Erase Bad Ones? – Why trying to “balance” good and bad actions doesn’t work in a legal or spiritual sense. • The Resurrection Proves It All – If Jesus truly rose from the dead, does that confirm everything He said? Segment 3: • Is Life Just Luck and Meaningless? – If we’re just lucky cosmic accidents, does anything we do actually matter? • Where Can You Find Purpose? – Without a clear answer to life’s biggest questions, you are destined to chase after empty things Segment 4: • What’s the Real Purpose of Life? – If you aren’t doing everything for God, is it all meaningless? • God’s reason for the universe – How God displays His mercy, grace, and lovingkindness by saving sinners like you and me. ___ Preorder the new book, Lies My Therapist Told Me, by Fortis Institute Fellow Dr. Greg Gifford now! https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/liesmytherapisttoldme ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

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• ARE YOU SPRINTING TOWARD ETERNITY OR CRAWLING TOWARD COMFORT?

  Segment 1: • Dr. John MacArthur may not have attended the Shepherd’s Conference, but his legacy and commitment to serving the Lord remain paramount. • Are you sprinting toward eternity with the same intensity as Dr. MacArthur? It's about doing all things with purpose, regardless of whether they seem "religious." • Time is running out—how will you finish the race? Living for Christ in everything we do matters for eternity. Segment 2: • Tim Challies' webinar on comforting those who mourn is coming up this Thursday. Don't miss this crucial opportunity to learn about biblical grief. • Exciting events ahead: Jason Lisle's upcoming event and a 30% off coupon for G3! Plus, get your hands on Greg Gifford’s new book, Lies My Therapist Told Me. • ADHD in kids—what if it’s more about personality than a disorder? Dive into this crucial conversation. Segment 3: • The narrative blaming Christians for the high suicide rates in the transgender community is misguided. The truth: rates of depression and suicide are significantly higher among those who undergo gender surgeries. • The numbers speak for themselves—gender transition surgery doesn’t solve underlying issues; it exacerbates them. • UK’s “first man” pregnant naturally—how much longer will society deny reality? We’re blurring the lines on truth. Segment 4: • America is back—but at what cost? Melania Trump announces the return of the White House Easter Egg Roll; what does this mean for cultural values today? • Evangelical churches on Easter: Could there be a divine groan over how we’re celebrating and engaging with the world’s distractions? • College students are speaking out—are we truly listening to their struggles, or just focusing on the wrong things? ___ Preorder the new book, Lies My Therapist Told Me, by Fortis Institute Fellow Dr. Greg Gifford now! https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/liesmytherapisttoldme ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

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• WHY MEDICATION WON’T HEAL YOUR SOUL: ADDRESSING THE HEART OF MENTAL HEALTH

  Segment 1: • Joseph Prince promotes emotional-driven, shallow Christianity, often sidestepping the seriousness of false teaching. • Jesus’ rebuke of the Pharisees in Matthew 23 was rooted in love, not judgment—He hated the false teachings that led people astray. • Joseph Prince now wading into biblical counseling, but does he offer truth or a watered-down version? New book "Lies My Therapist Told Me" tackles this shift. Segment 2: • The rise in autism and psychotropic drug use raises questions about how mental health is being defined and treated in our society. • Greg Gifford's book exposes the industry's reliance on medication, questioning the root causes and the Bible’s perspective on addressing the mind. • A deep dive into how psychiatry was born from imperial research and its growing influence on everyday life. Segment 3: • Kids are being diagnosed with ADHD at increasing rates, but is this truly a disorder or just part of childhood development? • The obsession with medicating kids with psychotropics is a response to societal impatience, not a solution to genuine mental health needs. • Biblical counseling offers a counter-narrative, focusing on heart issues, repentance, and growth rather than instant fixes through drugs. Segment 4: • Medication is often used to mask symptoms, but it doesn’t address the deeper spiritual issues at play. • The root cause of many emotional struggles, like depression, can often be traced back to unrepentant sin. • "Lies My Therapist Told Me" challenges us to consider the difference between symptom management and real transformation through biblical counseling. ___ Preorder the new book, Lies My Therapist Told Me, by Fortis Institute Fellow Dr. Greg Gifford now! https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/liesmytherapisttoldme ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

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