Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Here’s Why Church Feels Like A Chiropractic Appointment For Your Soul

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Jan 27, 2026
A caller argues that skipping worship unsettles your soul and that gatherings realign Christian life. Discussion of sermon craft and why biblical genre shapes preaching. Concerns about disruptive protests and how churches should prepare to keep people safe. Critique of churches adopting secular trends and a call to prioritize holiness over popularity.
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ANECDOTE

Missing Church Feels Like Spiritual Misalignment

  • Todd Friel felt out of sorts after his church canceled service due to icy weather and likened regular attendance to a weekly spiritual chiropractic visit.
  • He regretted not running contingency options like a Saturday service or online meeting to keep the congregation aligned.
ADVICE

Provide Contingency Services When Weather Strikes

  • If travel is unsafe, churches should offer alternatives like an online meeting or a Saturday service to keep people gathered and fed spiritually.
  • Todd Friel recommends pastors plan contingency services so the congregation doesn't lose weekly alignment.
INSIGHT

Preach The Genre, Not Just The Text

  • Kevin DeYoung modeled preaching historical narrative well by blending exposition, context, and clear application from Mark's leper story.
  • Todd Friel highlights genre awareness: preaching narratives, poetry, and epistles requires different tools and aims to draw sinners to Christ.
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