Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

• Mailbag Friday: Old Testament Salvation, AI Sermons, And Baptism Truths

  Segment 1 • Do people have to hear the name “Jesus” to be saved—and how were Old Testament believers saved? - Anonymous • Does the Bible actually teach anything on an “age of accountability”? - Skylar Segment 2 • If baptism makes you a Christian, did Jesus become a Christian when He was baptized? - Anonymous • What does it really mean to be made in the image of God? - John Segment 3 • Can a disqualified pastor ever serve in the church again—and if so, how? - Jacob Segment 4 • Is the church embracing AI tools too quickly? - Paul • My adult son is exploring Catholicism. How should I respond? - Sandy ___ 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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• Guest Host John Crotts: The One Bible Habit That Will Change Everything

  Segment 1 • John Crotts is our guest host today! • Political insanity? Scripture anchors you when politics and chaos can’t. • Underfed Christians are easy targets for deception. Segment 2 • God’s Word informs — and it gives joy, strengthens resolve, and imparts wisdom you can’t buy. • The secret is consistency: one Bible, one place, one plan, every day. • Our spiritual growth compounds from daily Scripture exposure. Segment 3 • Knowing the Bible is about transformation, not just information. • Reading scripture in context is what gives us true understanding. • Your faith grows faster when you see the comprehensive story of the entire Bible. Segment 4 • Scripture comes alive when you learn historical and cultural context. • Study tools aren’t cheating; they’re strength training for your faith. • The more Bible you know, the more useful you become to Christ and others. ___ 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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• How Can A Legal Example Help Us Understand God’s Mercy?

  It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd talks with Michael and Thomas on campus at Kennesaw State University. Simple questions turn into deep conversations about Christianity and true, saving faith. This engaging episode is packed with reflective dialogues that challenge and inspire listeners to think about their spiritual journeys. SEGMENT 1 • Michael claims he’s a Christian but struggles to explain what salvation really is. • Todd exposes the gap between simply saying you believe and understanding sin, judgment, and grace. • The courtroom analogy surfaces a shocking question: Innocent… or guilty? SEGMENT 2 • Michael insists God would still call him innocent because He is forgiving. • Todd explains why mercy without justice would make God unjust. • The gospel is clearly presented: sin debt paid, record cleared, righteousness given. SEGMENT 3 • Michael defines salvation as things that we can do. • Todd corrects the confusion: new birth comes from grace, not effort. • Todd asks: What’s stopping you from surrendering today? SEGMENT 4 • Thomas trusts baptism and moral effort to secure heaven. • Todd dismantles “saved by works” with the law and courtroom example. • Thomas hears the gospel: Jesus pays, we receive by faith. ___ 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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• Megan Basham: Why Men Trust Influencers More Than Their Church

  Segment 1 • Megan Basham returns to unpack the conservative moment’s fracturing over Israel. • Why are online influencers discipling young men more than churches are? • How do we win back men who are being shaped by secular, aggressive pseudo-masculinity? Segment 2 • Is saying “Jesus is King” the same as “Christ is King”? • Breakdown of the Candace Owens situation and why her recent rhetoric is splitting Christians. • Todd and Megan explore the fractures internal to the Christian Nationalism movement. Segment 3 • A pastor’s silly sermon illustration involving pelting the congregation with corn. • Todd challenges listeners: How good does obedience feel when you choose holiness over porn? • You don’t get to choose the blessings you want—obedience produces joy whether you feel it immediately or not. Segment 4 • Year-end match update + Fortis Plus reminder: every resource is free. • Megan Basham conversation review: Fathers must lead—spiritually, emotionally, intentionally. • How can we confront unbelievers with gospel truth in a way that is NOT obnoxious? ___ 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 Nick Fuentes the Problem or a Symptom? Megan Basham Breaks It Down

  Segment 1 • Todd is joined by Megan Basham for a conversation about today’s theological and political hot topics. • Todd asks: what’s the draw behind Nick Fuentes for so many young men? • Beneath the controversy lies a deeper question: why does the church no longer satisfy these men? Segment 2 • By and large, the church isn’t effectively addressing the roles of men and women. • Young men are craving clarity on strength, purpose, and leadership. • The vacuum of biblical masculinity gets filled by loud, angry substitutes. Segment 3 • “Muscular Christianity” is rising — in part as a reaction to soft preaching. • Feminism, porn, and passivity have deformed both genders — and the pulpit rarely names it. • The church must reclaim a vision of holiness, courage, and self-sacrifice in male leadership. Segment 4 • Feminism blurred gender roles — and now both men and women are disoriented. • The fix isn’t anger; it’s discipleship — training men to lead, protect, and love like Christ. • Recovering biblical manhood begins not online, but in the local church. ___ 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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