Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Take two Advil and call me in the morning. Wretched Radio | Air Date: August 06, 2024 https://media-wretched.org/Radio/Podcast/WR2024-0806.mp3 Segment 1 What’s the Word? Presuppositions. You can’t bring your filter into the meaning of the text in the Bible. The meaning of the text informs your filter. Segment 2 Do you have a disease of the mind? Reformed Ethics by Herman Bavinck What makes up you? It’s not just your intellect. Segment 3 Intellectualism. Our theology shouldn’t be making us colder. How much emphasis should you put on feelings? Segment 4 Emotive worship music. The disease of the will.  Our intellect has to be focused on Jesus. Is there a roadblock between your head and heart? ___ Download Now (right click and save) Subscribe to Wretched Radio to receive every new episode directly to your device by selecting your device type or by copying the RSS feed link and pasting it into your podcast application. Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS Feed ___ 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. CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED. If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!   The post CONSERVATIVE CHRISTIANS HAVE THIS DISEASE appeared first on Wretched.

The Devil goes about planting tares among the wheat. Wretched Radio | Air Date: August 05, 2024 https://media-wretched.org/Radio/Podcast/WR2024-0805.mp3 Segment 1 Bad preaching.Christian Post – Christianity is increasingly losing Evangelicals to Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism. We should regularly teach Church History. Segment 2 Parents, consider teaching your children about their Protestant ancestry. Segment 3 The Devil goes about planting tares among the wheat. How many “gospels” can you think of? Which came first – repentance or faith? Segment 4 There are true and false converts. What do the Reformers have to say? Is Jesus precious to you? ___ Download Now (right click and save) Subscribe to Wretched Radio to receive every new episode directly to your device by selecting your device type or by copying the RSS feed link and pasting it into your podcast application. Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS Feed ___ 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. CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED. If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!   The post HOW SATAN PRODUCES TARES appeared first on Wretched.

It’s Mailbag Friday! What is sinful anxiety? Wretched Radio | Air Date: August 02, 2024 https://media-wretched.org/Radio/Podcast/WR2024-0802.mp3 It’s Mailbag Friday! You have questions. We have answers. If you have any questions, comments, conundrums, snarks, or ideas send them to idea@wretched.org. Segment 1 I’m 20 years old and love fishing with my dad. Unfortunately, he’s an unbeliever and often mocks me for being a Christian, remaining very hard-hearted toward the Gospel. One of the few times I see a softening in his heart is when we do father-son activities like fishing. I always have my fishing license, but my dad refuses to get one. Am I sinning by fishing with my dad since he doesn’t have a fishing license? Could I be encouraging him to sin? -Ethan The Church I attend has a band that plays at the beginning and end of service. Lately, I have felt like I attend a 32 minute concert and then preaching and a finale. The songs don’t seem to be very Christian. What are your thoughts? -Timothy I take Matthew 6:18 to indicate that when we’re fasting, we should keep it to ourselves. I was wondering, if you’re married, if it’s ok to tell your spouse. I’m thinking it probably is whereas we are in a one flesh relationship. Also for practical purposes, it would make dinner time less awkward. -Nate Segment 2 Ok, you’ve made your point that A.I. can write a top 40 worship song – but here’s the real test – can it write a traditional hymn with a pipe organ? -Peter What are your thoughts on dating apps? -Timothy Segment 3 What are your thoughts on if Christians have the right to self-defense? -Anonymous I do various forms of craftwork and I like to use Christian imagery in my work. Lately I’ve been wondering though, could the use of symbols like lions, lambs, shamrocks, trinity knots, etc. be breaking the second commandment or be considered “golden calves”? -Sean If we are commanded to not make any images of God (I would presume that includes Jesus) why are Christians so upset about the mockery of a painting that depicts Jesus at the last supper? Wouldn’t the painting itself be a violation? -Anonymous What is “sinful anxiety”? Never heard of it. Why would being anxious be a sin? – Anonymous Segment 4 I am a Christian teacher in a public school. Recently I have been feeling quite pressured to join the teachers’ union. My question is should Christians join unions? -Judith My husband and I have been discussing how busy is “too busy” and what the Bible says about it. We both are involved in a lot. I organize a homeschool coop of moms, I homeschool, teach Wednesday evening kids at church, sing with the worship team, manage the church nursery schedule. Additionally, my husband has significant roles at church and church camp. Is sacrificing in these ways part of the Christian life, or could it be that God doesn’t necessarily want us to take on so much? – Jocelyn Close friends of mine would like to join our church — becoming members — but disagree in some key doctrines such as complementarianism and credo baptism. Should a church require that a potential member agree on all doctrines the church holds or is being a committed, submitted follower of Christ enough? -Mel ___ Download Now (right click and save) Subscribe to Wretched Radio to receive every new episode directly to your device by selecting your device type or by copying the RSS feed link and pasting it into your podcast application. Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS Feed ___ 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. CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED. If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!   The post ANXIETY VS SINFUL ANXIETY appeared first on Wretched.

The gloves are coming off. Wretched Radio | Air Date: August 01, 2024 https://media-wretched.org/Radio/Podcast/WR2024-0801.mp3 Segment 1 A biological female boxed a biological male in the Olympics. Is it appropriate for women to box? Have you seen the Olympic feel good stories? Barbie releases “Dream Besties” dolls. Segment 2 Stories are powerful. God gave us a lot of stories. Someone with a “boring” testimony has a testimony just as miraculous as someone with a radical story. More and more kids are running away from home and ghosting their parents when they become adults. Segment 3 What gets into our heads molds and shapes us. Virgil Walker – 5 Reasons Why Men Should Marry. Segment 4 Did you see the Olympic commentator who was booted for saying something sexist? Dr. John Crotts joins us for an event this month.  How do we help boys become men? Have you heard the latest from Russell Brand? ___ Download Now (right click and save) Subscribe to Wretched Radio to receive every new episode directly to your device by selecting your device type or by copying the RSS feed link and pasting it into your podcast application. Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS Feed ___ 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. CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED. If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!   The post OLYMPIC INSANITY appeared first on Wretched.

It’s Witness Wednesday at Georgia Tech! Meet Eduardo, a student who was raised Catholic, but now seems disillusioned, as he navigates the hard questions about God, morality, and the afterlife. Wretched Radio | Air Date: July 31, 2024 https://media-wretched.org/Radio/Podcast/WR2024-0731.mp3 It’s Witness Wednesday at Georgia Tech! Meet Eduardo, a student who was raised Catholic, but now seems disillusioned, as he navigates the hard questions about God, morality, and the afterlife. ___ Download Now (right click and save) Subscribe to Wretched Radio to receive every new episode directly to your device by selecting your device type or by copying the RSS feed link and pasting it into your podcast application. Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS Feed ___ 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. CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED. If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!   The post RELIGION AND REALITY appeared first on Wretched.

We are just as shocked as you are. Wretched Radio | Air Date: July 30, 2024 https://media-wretched.org/Radio/Podcast/WR2024-0730.mp3 Segment 1 Kamala Harris is pals with the pastor of Third Baptist Church in SanFran. He has of history of saying some pretty radical things. Dr. Amos C. Brown says there’s systemic racism in America. Segment 2 How is Andy Stanley like Camelot? Turns out the Olympic Committee is woke. Segment 3 Which One Do You Like Better? Segment 4 What’s with the breathing talk in worship music right now? AI generates music instantly. 3535 Foundation. ___ Download Now (right click and save) Subscribe to Wretched Radio to receive every new episode directly to your device by selecting your device type or by copying the RSS feed link and pasting it into your podcast application. Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS Feed ___ 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. CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED. If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!   The post KAMALA HARRIS HAS A PASTOR? appeared first on Wretched.

The Olympic opening ceremony mocked the Lord’s Supper. Wretched Radio | Air Date: July 29, 2024 https://media-wretched.org/Radio/Podcast/WR2024-0729.mp3 Segment 1 The Olympic opening ceremony mocked the Lord’s Supper. What should the Christian response be? We would do well to consider how we will respond to these increasingly blasphemous images and depictions. Segment 2 When we see our Savior mocked, should we have righteous indignation? Definition for righteous anger – righteous anger reacts against sin. Righteous anger should focus on God. Segment 3 Did you see the video of the comedian Zach Fox? From The Christian Post – Hindu’s seize Bibles from children and beat women at church service. India ranked 11th on Open Doors’ World Watch List. Segment 4 Have you noticed a difference in young people? Social media tells younger people to cut ties with older. Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun – written by Issac Watts in 1719.   ___ Download Now (right click and save) Subscribe to Wretched Radio to receive every new episode directly to your device by selecting your device type or by copying the RSS feed link and pasting it into your podcast application. Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS Feed ___ 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. CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED. If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!   The post THE PAGAN OLYMPICS appeared first on Wretched.

It’s Mailbag Friday! I have a question about age gaps in relationships. Wretched Radio | Air Date: July 26, 2024 https://media-wretched.org/Radio/Podcast/WR2024-0726.mp3 Segment 1 I’d like to hear your thoughts on age gaps in relationships where the woman is significantly older than the man–say, by 5 or even 10 years. How should Christians approach this biblically? Is it unwise to pursue such a relationship? -Anonymous I’m uncertain about my salvation and feel convicted about willfully sinning and being ashamed of Jesus. My emotions and desires to love Jesus and glorify God are not very strong. I want these desires to grow and to not be ashamed of Christ. If I’m not saved, how can I experience godly sorrow over my sin? If I am saved, how can I strengthen my desires and stop committing these sins? -Isaac If someone is a vegan, a CrossFit enthusiast, and a KJV only-ist, which one are they going to talk about first? -Jonathan Segment 2 What is the difference between meditating on God’s Word and doing devotions? I don’t believe I’ve ever done devotions before, and if I’m suppose to be doing them, I want to start. -Peggy Segment 3 You recently explained a lot of good things in a fantastic way about sovereignty, but one area was missed. How does prayer factor in? This is something I’m really struggling with right now. I know everything you explained is right and good, but help me understand this. -Eileen Why would God go to the trouble of creating both men and women if He knew that His creation would be at war with each other? -Jeremy You recently indicated that there was no significance to the timing of the shooting of President Trump at 6:11 p.m. It is obvious that God can use an event in multiple ways. Why is it not possible that God used the time of the shooting to remind us that the real battle is spiritual? -John Segment 4 I sent this question two weeks ago, but when Jimmy read it to you, he cut out the most important part of the question, and messed everything up. Why is that guy even there? I have a dear family member who believes that the Disney corporation is Satanic. I disagree with her. She believes it is wrong to take a vacation to Disney World and give that corporation money. I believe that it is a point of Christian liberty, that she shouldn’t if it is against her conscience, but I can since it is not against mine. Is this really a point of liberty, or am I in the wrong? -Anonymous I work at a Christian summer camp with kids ages 6-12. During the day, we have a 30-minute period for Bible discussions and a Gospel presentation throughout the week. However, I face two problems: I’m not supposed to approach the subject of Hell, and the kids are rarely interested in talking about the Bible when they could be playing games. How should I address these issues? -Anonymous ___ Download Now (right click and save) Subscribe to Wretched Radio to receive every new episode directly to your device by selecting your device type or by copying the RSS feed link and pasting it into your podcast application. Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS Feed ___ 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. CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED. If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!   The post AGE GAPS IN MARRIAGE appeared first on Wretched.

Ben Shapiro appeared before Congress, recently. Wretched Radio | Air Date: July 25, 2024 https://media-wretched.org/Radio/Podcast/WR2024-0725.mp3 Segment 1 What’s the Word? Theonomy. American Culture is Broken – Andrew Walker Elevation Church garnered 2 billion music streams last year. Segment 2 More on theonomy.  Segment 3 Why are we here? Ben Shapiro appeared before Congress and Eric Swalwell asked several questions. Abortion is a state-by-state issue according to Ben. Life and sexual orientation is still a big deal. Segment 4 Jordan Peterson recently spoke to Elon Musk. Christianity isn’t a mere moral system. Why did God spend time in the garden?  What is the purpose of the law? ___ Download Now (right click and save) Subscribe to Wretched Radio to receive every new episode directly to your device by selecting your device type or by copying the RSS feed link and pasting it into your podcast application. Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS Feed ___ 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. CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED. If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!   The post SORRY, BEN appeared first on Wretched.

It’s Witness Wednesday at Georgia Tech! Todd speaks with architecture students about the necessity of a creator. Wretched Radio | Air Date: July 24, 2024 https://media-wretched.org/Radio/Podcast/WR2024-0724.mp3 It’s Witness Wednesday at Georgia Tech! Todd speaks with architecture students about the necessity of a creator. ___ Download Now (right click and save) Subscribe to Wretched Radio to receive every new episode directly to your device by selecting your device type or by copying the RSS feed link and pasting it into your podcast application. Apple Podcasts | Android | RSS Feed ___ 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. CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED. If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!   The post ARCHITECTS OF BELIEF appeared first on Wretched.