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Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

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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.2026 Fortis Institute Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
Episodes
  • Witness Wednesday: Karma vs Justice, Moral Truth, Eternal Stakes

    Witness Wednesday: Karma vs Justice, Moral Truth, Eternal Stakes
    May 6 2026
    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 righteousness to those who repent and trust Him. Segment 1 • Casey believes “karma” settles the score—but who’s actually keeping track of right and wrong? • If morality is just personal preference, why does guilt feel so real—and so unavoidable? • Casey admits he doesn’t know the gospel… so what happens when God judges by His standard, not yours? Segment 2 • Nathan says he believes in God—but when asked why, he can’t give a clear answer. Would you? • If you think you’re a “good person,” do you actually pass God’s test—or fail it completely? • The pieces finally connect: if Jesus died for sinners… what does that require from you right now? Segment 3 • Kevin has a Methodist background—but can’t explain what he actually believes. Does that sound familiar? • If nobody’s perfect, shouldn’t effort count? Or does God demand something far higher? • The courtroom analogy hits hard: if you’re guilty, how can justice and mercy both be satisfied? Segment 4 • A graduate student thinks grace + good works might balance out—but is that how salvation works? • What if your best deeds are still corrupted at the root—would that change everything? • Justification vs. sanctification: are you trusting Christ alone… or subtly trusting yourself? ___ 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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  • They Waited Years for Baptism, Forgotten Preaching Power, Cultural Madness

    They Waited Years for Baptism, Forgotten Preaching Power, Cultural Madness
    May 5 2026
    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 weighty, less piercing, less “soul-melting” than what marked earlier eras. • Do modern pulpits aim for transformation…or just information? Segment 3 • Are government institutions quietly targeting faithful churches for what they preach? • Reports surface of federal scrutiny—raising questions about religious freedom in practice, not just theory. • From Puritan practices to modern pressure: are we prepared for what may be coming? Segment 4 • Why does cultural confusion keep escalating—even in something as simple as school authority? • From bizarre identity claims to inverted values, the culture isn’t neutral—it’s discipling. • If everything feels like it’s unraveling, are Christians ignoring the obvious solution? ___ 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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  • Mail-Order Abortion, Marxist Divide, Youth Ministry Crisis

    Mail-Order Abortion, Marxist Divide, Youth Ministry Crisis
    May 4 2026
    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”? • A new push claims older generations are the problem… but is this just recycled Marxism? • What happens when society blames grandma instead of bad policy, debt, and inflation? Segment 3 • Why are pastors apologizing for Scripture—and what does that reveal about modern preaching? • If God commands something the culture hates, who do you trust: your instincts or His authority? • One word—“likewise”—could reshape how you understand roles, submission, and obedience Segment 4 • Are churches discipling kids—or just entertaining them to keep families coming back? • What if youth ministry isn’t broken—but fundamentally misaligned with Scripture? • Could older believers—not programs—be the missing key to lasting faith in the next generation? ___ 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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Wretched Radio is faithful to the commission of our Lord to make disciples of the nations.

Not only is this a Gospel-centered show, the Witness Wednesday episodes have the host of the show, Todd Friel, going to college campuses in his area and, you guessed it, sharing the Good News of Christ with them.

The ministry is involved in supporting many domestic and global missions as well. Overall, just excellent.

The show is entertaining, current with news, and even has a weekly mailbag episode.

A Faithful Christian Ministry

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Love it! Love when Todd answers questions from the viewers/listeners. This show is perfect for anyone. I enjoy listening to wretched radio at work. It has helped me grow in my faith in Christ our Savior.

one of my favorite podcasts

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This guy loves to address personal problems and societal issues with Biblical truth and he makes the fix sound so obvious (at least to me).

Love this guy!!!

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Todd, if nothing else, is very entertaining. If you want to keep abreast of what's going on in evangelicalism, listen to this podcast.

The downside is, he's a fundamentalist Baptist and his views reflect a Baptist understanding of issues and theology. Not everything a Baptist says is incorrect (broken clocks are right 2x a day) but that is the perspective he brings.

Typical Baptist Take of Evangelical Issues

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