Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

• BRILLIANT MINDS. BLURRY TRUTH. WHY COLLEGE STUDENTS STILL NEED JESUS.

  It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd Friel is at Georgia Tech to talk with students about faith, morality, and the Gospel. Todd emphasizes Christian teachings, using questions to explore concepts of creation, evil, conscience, and salvation through Jesus Christ. Segment 1: • Jose, a mechanical engineering student, wonders how the universe began—leans toward random chance. • Todd argues design demands a Designer, comparing creation to Jose’s sesame chicken. • Jose admits he's agnostic but open—he wants “proof” before accepting a Creator. Segment 2: • Todd walks Jose walks through the Ten Commandments and Jose admits guilt, agreeing he'd be judged guilty. • Todd presents the gospel: Jesus took Jose’s punishment, offering forgiveness through repentance and faith. • Jose is intrigued but unsure, doubting whether humans can truly know what's true. Segment 3: • Robert identifies as Machiavellian, believes people are mostly good despite moral failures. • Todd highlights Robert's sin (e.g. 5,000 lustful thoughts), arguing goodness isn’t enough. • Robert believes Jesus died for sinners but hasn't repented—he admits it's worth pondering. Segment 4: • Student asks: “What’s the point of life?” Claims moral living is enough without religion. • Admits to sin but believes intentions and regret soften the guilt. • Todd explains the gospel and challenges him to investigate if it’s true—eternity is at stake. – Preorder the new book, Lies My Therapist Told Me, by Fortis Institute Fellow Dr. Greg Gifford now! https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/liesmytherapisttoldme – 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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• WHY THE GOSPEL MUST BE OUR HILL TO DIE ON

  Segment 1 • The Fortis Institute must focus on the Gospel above all else—it's the foundation of everything we do. • Why did Jesus die? Jonathan Pokluda explains the Gospel's judicial nature—it's not just a story, but a legal matter. • The death of Christ is about more than sacrifice; it's about satisfying God's justice. Segment 2 • The Local Church is essential—every Christian has a role to play in serving others. • Church isn’t about what you take, but how you give and serve the body of believers. • Kevin DeYoung emphasizes that works follow faith, but don’t contribute to salvation. Segment 3 • A Ventura City Council meeting was disrupted when a woman praying was heckled. • The mayor and council members' response shows a growing hostility toward public displays of faith. • Christian leaders must be bold in calling out these attacks on religious freedom. Segment 4 • Evangelical-Catholic unity continues to raise concerns—many worry it's leading to compromise on key issues. • Texas' school choice plan has sparked debates on the use of tax dollars for public education. • The autism debate is heating up again, with RFK reigniting questions about its rise and potential causes. – Preorder the new book, Lies My Therapist Told Me, by Fortis Institute Fellow Dr. Greg Gifford now! https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/liesmytherapisttoldme – 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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• WHY SECULAR THERAPY AND MENTAL HEALTH LABELS ARE HARMING YOUR CHILDREN

  Segment 1: • Dr. Greg Gifford, usually calm, is fired up about the mental health complex. • His new book, Lies My Therapist Told Me, challenges common mental health diagnoses. • Secular therapy labels millions of kids, but the system is failing to understand real issues. Segment 2: • Dr. Gifford calls out the DSM5, comparing it to a deceptive, even satanic, guide. • Masking symptoms doesn’t solve the underlying problems. • Secular therapy pushes a flawed ideology that distorts true mental health issues. Segment 3: • The Pope’s death raises critical questions about his authority and the papal system. • Upcoming webinar with Tim Challies on the problem of the papacy. • The Vatican’s process of electing the new pope is deeply flawed and a sham. Segment 4: • Max Lucado gets a tattoo, sparking a conversation about culture, ministry, and personal choices. • Tattoos have become a generational trend, but why are people getting them? • A quiet revival may be happening in the UK, as church attendance rises despite cultural changes. – Preorder the new book, Lies My Therapist Told Me, by Fortis Institute Fellow Dr. Greg Gifford now! https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/liesmytherapisttoldme – 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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• “WHERE’S THE LINE?” WHAT IS THE STANDARD FOR CHRISTIAN ENTERTAINMENT?

  Segment 1 • When it comes to Bible-based films like King of Kings, how strict should we be about accuracy—and where’s the line? Segment 2 • Is asking a bride’s father for permission a biblical concept—or just tradition? Segment 3 • Should I confront a church that’s using giveaways like trucks to draw crowds? • Is it wise or worldly for churches to sell branded merch? • I’m dating someone who may not actually be a Christian—should I stay or walk away? • Do church “type” groups divide us more than they help us unite in Christ? Segment 4 • Can a Bible study group without a pastor or elders be considered a true local church? • I shared my negative opinion about someone—was that gossip, and how do I make it right? – Preorder the new book, Lies My Therapist Told Me, by Fortis Institute Fellow Dr. Greg Gifford now! https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/liesmytherapisttoldme – 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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• IS THE PAPACY STILL LEADING MILLIONS TO HELL? WHAT EVANGELICALS AREN’T SAYING

  Segment 1 • The death of the Pope signals the likely election of a liberal leader. • The papacy’s doctrinal errors, based on tradition and magisterium, mislead millions about salvation. • Softened evangelical perspectives, like Russell Moore's, fail to address the papacy's eternal consequences. Segment 2 • Melito of Sardis’ 2nd-century sermon contrasts with today's shallow Easter preaching. • Modern sermons are moralistic, neglecting the true gospel of Christ’s sacrifice. • A return to gospel-centered, Christ-focused preaching is essential to understand Easter’s real significance. Segment 3 • 90% of pastors affirm climate change, but many Christians are unsure about the issue. • Dr. Jason Lisle tackles climate change from a biblical and scientific perspective in a Fortis webinar. • The narrative of human-caused climate change is shaky, with natural cycles and past periods of warming showing no human influence. Segment 4 • Al Gore's climate predictions failed, and the sun’s cycles are a bigger factor in climate changes. • Water vapor and clouds, not CO2, account for 75% of the greenhouse effect. • The human contribution to CO2 is small, and the panic surrounding it is built on weak claims. – Preorder the new book, Lies My Therapist Told Me, by Fortis Institute Fellow Dr. Greg Gifford now! https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/liesmytherapisttoldme – 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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