Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Segment 1: • Evangelicals in Crisis: From voting dilemmas to Trump hesitancy, Christians face political challenges. • Cultural Decline: The Democratic and Republican platforms reflect a troubling departure from life values. • Global Headlines: Israel/Hamas conflict, assisted suicide expansion, and a controversial Olympics shook 2024. Segment 2: • Raising Kids in 2024: Digital parenting struggles and Satan Clubs bring new challenges for Christian families. • Church Shifts: The UMC crumbles while conservative churches thrive—Justin Welby’s resignation highlights denominational divides. • Hope Rising: Bible sales surge, conservative opportunities increase, and Jesus remains King. Segment 3: • Timely Truth: 2 Timothy 2:2 reminds us to stay grounded in biblical teaching and discipleship, no matter the chaos. • Enduring Hope: Despite cultural shifts and moral failures, God’s Word endures, and His Kingdom reigns. ___ 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!

It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd Friel heads to University to talk with students about baptism, the purpose of life, and false conversion. Segment 1: • Baptism and yoga compared as sacred rites—emphasizing baptism’s central role in Christian faith. • Todd encourages stress relief through Scripture, highlighting its enduring power over fleeting trends. Segment 2: • A university student shares his mixed beliefs—Christian by upbringing, uncertain about salvation. • Todd underscores the distinction between relying on good works versus trusting in Christ alone for forgiveness. Segment 3: • Student debates the balance between altruism and personal enjoyment in life’s purpose. • Todd transitions the conversation to morality, questioning the role of accountability without belief in an afterlife. Segment 4: • Denise, a self-proclaimed Christian, is challenged on the exclusivity of salvation through Christ. • Ray underscores the importance of repentance and trust in Jesus as the only path to heaven, countering cultural relativism. ___ 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!

Segment 1: • Biblical Insight: Self-harm reflects deeper spiritual issues rooted in striving for unattainable perfection. • The Sacrifice Parallel: Self-injurers mimic priests offering sacrifices, but Hebrews 10:4 reminds us Christ is the ultimate sacrifice. • The Goal: Biblical counseling focuses on leading individuals to love Jesus and find hope in the gospel. Segment 2: • Redefining the Problem: The world clinicalizes self-harm, but the Bible identifies it as a worship disorder. • Heart of the Issue: Self-injury stems from misplaced worship—elevating personal desires into idols. • The Daily Question: Will you worship self or the Lord? This principle applies to all areas of life, not just self-harm. Segment 3: • Lament vs. Sin: Emotions like sadness are normal, but self-harm is a sinful response to those emotions. • True Suffering: Many self-injurers are seeking meaning and need biblical clarity, not a diagnosis of mental illness. • Honest Truth: Jesus doesn’t shy away from calling sin what it is, and neither should we. Segment 4: • Truth Matters: Labeling self-injury as sin rather than mental illness aligns with God’s Word and leads to healing. • Attention-Seeking Behavior: Self-harm is often a cry for help—don’t give up on reaching out. • Final Takeaway: Scripture directs us to loathe sin, not ourselves, and to love our Savior, who offers hope and freedom. ___ 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!

Segment 1: • Rejecting Hate: The media’s narrative of perpetual division fosters anger and sin—don’t buy into it. • Christ’s Example: Jesus died for hateful people, reminding us of the gospel’s power to unite. • Atheism Challenged: Ask atheists tough questions about morality, truth, and purpose to expose worldview inconsistencies. Segment 2: • Jerusalem in Danger: Prophetic events remind us to stay vigilant in understanding Scripture. • 14 Bible Study Questions: Practical tools for recognizing sound theology and identifying false teachers. • Context Matters: Analyze the author, audience, structure, and historical background to deepen your understanding of the Bible. Segment 3: • Love Your Neighbors: It’s not optional—God placed you where you are to minister to those around you. • God’s Design Works: Marriage, work, and education thrive when aligned with biblical principles. • Repent First: To improve relationships, start by seeing yourself as the biggest sinner in the room. Segment 4: • God Commands Unity: True Christian unity is built on doctrine, not fellowship, as Martin Lloyd-Jones emphasizes. • 6 Causes of Disunity: Weak teaching, low views of God, inclusion of false converts, and neglect of church discipline erode unity. • Cultivating Unity: Strong teaching, evangelism, and humility create the foundation for a united, God-honoring church. ___ 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!