Wretched Radio with Todd Friel Political “Preacher”, Paula White Shock, & Selective Outrage
Apr 2, 2026
A critique of clergy who trade gospel priorities for politics and identity activism. A rebuke of leaders who use Christian language without biblical substance. Concerns about watered-down gospel messages that omit sin, judgment, and repentance. Examples of selective outrage over religious attacks and legal limits on quoting Scripture. Cultural curiosities from prosperity teaching to UFO talk round out the conversation.
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When Churches Replace Gospel With Causes
- Churches that abandon the biblical gospel often adopt cultural causes like trans rights or immigrant advocacy as new missions.
- Todd Friel argues this happens because they reject theology as constraining and need a purpose to gather people.
Paula White Comparing Trump To Jesus
- Todd Friel recounts Paula White's Easter remarks where she compared Donald Trump to Jesus and claimed shared suffering and victory.
- He highlights Paula White saying Trump "was betrayed and arrested" and that "because he rose up" you rose up, calling it incoherent.
Include All Core Elements When Preaching The Gospel
- Preach the gospel coherently by including sin, God's character, judgment, hell, repentance, and faith rather than vague Christian lingo.
- Todd stresses university audiences often don't understand the gospel because pastors omit these elements.