Can My Weight Affect My Witness? Being Thoughtful About Appearance Impacting Evangelism
Segment 1
• Can my weight discredit my witness? Should I stop evangelizing until I look “credible”? - Anonymous
• How do I share the gospel with Mormon missionaries at my door? - Anonymous
Segment 2
• Is my pastor plagiarizing sermons—or just being practical? - Pam • Does sin break my covenant with God until I repent? - Evan
Segment 3
• Are generational curses real—or just spiritual anxiety? - Anonymous
• Can I trust God with love again after betrayal? - Anonymous
Segment 4
• Is a courthouse wedding dishonoring to God? - Gabrielle
• Where should I start memorizing Scripture—and how do I keep it up? - Anonymous
___
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!
--------
55:00
--------
55:00
Are You Going To Heaven? Why You – And Donald Trump – Can Have Assurance
Segment 1
• Trump’s uncertainty about heaven reveals confusion over grace vs. works.
• Roman Catholic Matt Walsh misrepresents Protestant assurance.
• Assurance isn’t arrogance: true believers persevere because Christ keeps them.
Segment 2
• Matt Walsh calls eternal security a modern invention—but church history disagrees.
• Early church fathers affirmed God preserves His elect.
• Works prove salvation; they don’t earn it—conditional security destroys peace and produces fear.
Segment 3
• Scripture is overwhelmingly clear: God keeps those He saves.
• Salvation rooted in Christ, not in your consistency or performance.
• Assurance fuels holiness—fear-based religion produces exhaustion, not transformation.
Segment 4
• God’s children never lose their adoption—salvation is irrevocable.
• Adoption turns fear into confidence; believers can rest in the Father’s love.
• Once declared His child, you can’t be “unadopted”—your security is sealed in Christ.
___
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!
--------
55:00
--------
55:00
Think You’ve Got Time To Wait On Jesus? Think Again.
It’s Witness Wednesday!
In this episode of Wretched Radio, Todd Friel, Todd interviews a student named William at Kennesaw State University. William, a political science major and Marine, engages in a thought-provoking conversation about his faith, value system, and the significance of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The discussion explores theological beliefs, the nature of God, human sinfulness, and salvation.
Segment 1
• William describes his background, military service, and vague belief in "God and country."
• Todd challenges William’s notion of subjective truth.
• William identifies as a Christian but admits to being unsure of the gospel and distant from church.
Segment 2
• Todd presses William to articulate the gospel; William fumbles, focusing on general morality and Jesus' teachings.
• Todd walks him through God’s justice, sin, and the necessity of a Savior—not just moral improvement.
• William acknowledges the significance but admits he rarely thinks about spiritual matters.
Segment 3
• Todd walks through God’s standard of holiness, exposing sin through thought life and the Ten Commandments.
• William admits guilt and agrees he’d deserve punishment if judged by God’s standards.
• Todd explains penal substitution: Jesus took the wrath William deserves so he could be declared righteous.
Segment 4 – What Does It Mean to Be Born Again?
• Todd clarifies being born again: not baptism, but spiritual rebirth through repentance and faith.
• William expresses openness but says he needs time; Todd warns delay is dangerous and urges urgent repentance.
• Todd challenges William to respond to the gospel—not just ponder it.
___
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!
--------
54:59
--------
54:59
Right Beliefs, Right Behavior: Why Good Theology Actually Changes The Way You Live
Segment 1
• Theology isn’t just intellectual — it should change everything about how you live.
• Our eschatology teaches us to live with expectancy and purpose.
• Even ordinary encounters (like dinner with Cody Rhodes) can remind us that what you believe shapes how you behave.
Segment 2
• The postmodern church trades conviction for comfort—Jesus’ exclusivity gets downplayed.
• “Nice” replaces holy: loose morality, shallow sermons, and emotional experiences over truth.
• True churches teach on sin, repentance, and Christ alone—not self-help or motivational speaking.
Segment 3
• Modern psychology can’t cure what’s spiritual—it ignores the biblical view of the soul.
• Only the Word of God can transform the mind and bring real healing.
• Life Without the Numb (now on Fortis Plus) exposes how our culture has redefined the mind.
Segment 4
• What if we’ve accepted inferior solutions for our minds?
• Real renewal happens when God’s truth—not therapy trends—shapes our thinking.
• Life Without the Numb helps believers rediscover how God heals from the inside out.
___
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!
--------
54:59
--------
54:59
Does Peace Feel Unreachable? Here’s Where You Can Find True Reconciliation
Segment 1
• Conflict is universal—but Scripture calls us to reconciliation, not mere peacekeeping.
• The real issue isn’t the other person’s behavior; it’s the heart.
• True biblical reconciliation begins with self-examination—owning your part before God.
Segment 2
• Conflict isn’t caused by personalities—it’s fueled by idolatrous desires that demand control, comfort, or respect.
• Even good desires become sinful when they replace God as the highest priority.
• Real peace comes from surrendering our sinful desires and letting Christ rule the heart.
Segment 3
• Repentance isn’t a one-time event—it’s the daily rhythm of the Christian life.
• True repentance means more than “I’m sorry”; it’s a Spirit-led change of direction.
• Without repentance, conflict festers; with it, relationships are restored stronger than before.
Segment 4
• Forgiveness is the final step to true reconciliation—it mirrors God’s grace toward us.
• To forgive repeatedly takes faith, but remembering how much God has forgiven you makes it possible.
• Forgiveness frees you from the prison of resentment and rebuilds trust in God’s justice.
___
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!
Wretched Radio is hosted by Todd Friel. On the show, you will hear live witnessing encounters, discussions of tough theological issues, and various topics in the Christian community. You might even have a laugh.
USA