Wretched Radio with Todd Friel Mailbag Friday: Abusive Marriage, AI Sermons, And Woke HR Training
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Feb 6, 2026 Listeners write in about returning to a marriage after physical abuse and the safety steps to consider. They discuss which AI chatbots the hosts actually use and whether AI-written sermons count as acting. A parent’s role in baptizing a newly converted teen is debated. Concerns about mandatory workplace HR training on gender and sexuality are explored.
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Prioritize Safety In Abusive Marriages
- If you fear physical abuse in marriage, prioritize your safety and remove yourself from harm immediately.
- Todd Friel urges victims to ignore shaming pressure and take practical steps to be safe.
Male Victims Are A Significant Share
- Reported rates of women abusing men are rising and are not merely anomalies.
- The CDC reports about one in four men report some form of physical violence and men make up ~40% of domestic violence victims.
Hidden Brokenness In Ordinary Lives
- Todd notes everyday people often hide deep brokenness behind pleasant facades.
- He shares Mrs. Friel's friend whose mother died overnight to illustrate widespread unseen suffering.