Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

A lively mailbag tackles tough scripture questions about divine commands in the Old Testament. Conversations cover household finances and headship, whether magic tricks count as sorcery, and how to steward righteous anger. Practical advice addresses grieving family relationships, daily rest in God, slowing frantic busyness, the role of insurance, and navigating workplace language with faithfulness.

Phil Johnson, longtime pastor and Reformed conference speaker, tackles the rising “kinder” view of hell and why it matters. He links this shift to questions of biblical authority and shows how social media and celebrity influence reshape belief. Short, hard-hitting conversations explore emotional objections, the domino effect on theology, and what softening this doctrine does to sin, justice, and the cross.

Tim, a Hare Krishna devotee who practices bhakti yoga and teaches the Bhagavad Gita, explains Krishna-consciousness and why he sees all religions as beneficial. He discusses Krishna’s nature, bhakti practices, karma, and how Jesus fits as a spiritual master. Hannah, a skeptical student, raises doubts about science, church history, and moral guilt, prompting a candid conversation about truth, accountability, and faith.

A tense account of a deathbed soul-check and how to minister wisely in final hours. Reflections on viral clips that reveal what truly matters: legacy, family, and quiet relational wins. A listener wrestles with whether hobbies can honor God without becoming distractions. Sharp critique of expanding euthanasia policies and cultural shifts masking moral decline.

Al Mohler, president of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and theologian, provides brief biblical and eschatological perspective. He discusses hermeneutics shaping views on Israel. He distinguishes biblical Israel from the modern state and defends covenant promises. He addresses identity questions about Jewish people and the Nile-to-Euphrates territorial language.

Listeners ask about biblical tools for child discipline and the proper order of baptism, membership, and communion. The hosts tackle protecting kids from manipulative relatives and reacting to a female hospital chaplain leading mixed audiences. They discuss witnessing to new neighbors, practical ways to build a daily Bible habit, and whether moving out from controlling parents can be sinful.

A lively take on whether modern house churches really mirror first-century practice, with history about temples, synagogues, and early liturgy. Archaeology and early writers challenge the romanticized image of casual, leaderless gatherings. A separate segment lists how parenting has shifted since the 1980s and urges communities to restore play, support, and shared responsibility for kids.

Todd engages students in sharp conversations about whether humans are only biological machines or possess souls. They wrestle with whether morality is merely cultural or points to an objective Lawgiver. Christian answers to conscience, guilt, justice, and the meaning of the cross are presented alongside challenges to evolutionary accounts of empathy and purpose.

Segment 1 • Many progressive politicians quote the Bible while promoting theology that contradicts it. • There is a growing divide between “nice” public Christianity and actual biblical faithfulness. • When we evaluate leaders by personality instead of doctrine, we get into trouble. Segment 2 • Why a parental rights bill failed in South Dakota—and what it reveals about cultural authority over children. • The increasing push for schools and state systems to guide children’s moral and sexual formation. • The unsettling question: who really decides what your kids are taught? Segment 3 • A Michigan lawmaker leaves her political party, claiming she cannot reconcile it with Scripture. • The abortion pill is quietly expanding abortion access—even in pro-life states. • Why the abortion debate may be shifting in ways many Christians haven’t noticed. Segment 4 • Radical Islamic rhetoric is openly celebrated in an American mosque. • How just war theory helps Christians evaluate modern military conflicts. • Why spiritual warfare, ideology, and global conflict may be more connected than you think. ___ 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!

Maria Tolgaard, a Methodist minister from Hamline, MN, appears at a congressional hearing and quotes Matthew 25. The conversation probes scripture taken out of context and whether biblical charity equates to government redistribution. Questions about who Matthew 25 addresses, individual responsibility, and what genuine Christian love looks like take center stage.