It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.

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• Does “the God of second chances” imply chance? — Jeff • Can the sinner’s prayer give false assurance? — Owen

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• Should preaching or singing come first in church? — Suvasish • Does the Bible require church membership? — Jimmy

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• How do I confront a Christian friend’s crude jokes? — Anonymous • Patriarchy vs. complementarianism: What’s the difference? — Matt

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• Could life beyond Earth fit with the Bible? — Travis • How should churches handle breastfeeding complaints? — John • How do we keep pets from becoming idols? — Kyle

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Are Christians expecting government to accomplish what only the gospel can? Philip De Courcy joins Todd at the Ark Encounter to examine Christian nationalism and why ordinary life may matter more to God than you realize.

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• What serving as an officer in Belfast taught Philip about trusting God. • When does political involvement obscure the Gospel? • What should Christians expect from government?

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• Can you reject Christian Nationalism and still love your country? • What are you praying for your children to become? • How can you serve God in retirement?

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• Is your church pushing older believers aside? • How the pressure to be “radical” may be stealing your joy. • Can you serve God without leaving everything behind?

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• Does your secular job count as ministry? • Should you feel guilty when you’re not thinking about God? • Can taking a nap bring glory to God?

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It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd meets a Presbyterian who isn’t afraid to defend his faith and a Catholic who’s counting on his good works to get to heaven. Two conversations with some important lessons about sharing the Gospel.

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• Could you explain the Gospel as confidently as this Presbyterian? • What can we learn from Samuel’s boldness about Christ? • Are Seventh-day Adventists Christians?

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• Does Adventism’s investigative judgment contradict the Gospel? • Why did Samuel leave the Baptist church for Presbyterianism? • Is Jesus our Sabbath rest, or must Christians still keep a Sabbath day?

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• A Nigerian Catholic believes in the power of words. • How good is good enough to get into heaven? • How Todd uses a stranger’s name to introduce Jesus.

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• John says he trusts God. So why does Todd keep pressing? • Is salvation about more than escaping hell? • Can your good works make God love you more?

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Are your convictions about women’s roles grounded in Scripture, or have you added rules God never gave? Megan Basham joins Todd at the Ark Encounter to discuss women in ministry and her battle with cancer.

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• Has the church adopted feminism’s definition of success? • Are you wasting your gifts by choosing motherhood? • What makes motherhood harder to celebrate than a career?

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• Can a woman oversee your church’s finances? • When do restrictions on women become legalism? • How Megan’s modesty article upset an unexpected group.

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• How loving others shapes what you wear. • Can a wife earn more than her husband? • Is leading a ministry the same as leading a church?

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• Trusting God’s sovereignty when cancer hits. • Is the search for medical answers fueling your fears? • How to face a diagnosis without falling apart.

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Are you looking for a faithful church—or simply a group of people you feel comfortable with? Todd and Pastor H.B. Charles discuss church diversity, worship preferences, and the kind of preaching that reaches the heart.

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• Should your church reflect your neighborhood? • Should churches deliberately pursue ethnic diversity? • When does seeking people like you become a problem?

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• Are your worship preferences biblical? • Why fellowship beyond your own age group? • One church, two very different responses to preaching.

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• An unexpected gesture begins a lasting friendship. • Can you hear someone’s hurt without debating it? • Are you listening—or just preparing your rebuttal?

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• Is your pastor preaching or merely lecturing? • Can quiet preaching still stir your heart? • How should a pastor prepare his heart before preaching?

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It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.

Segment 1

• Can Christians celebrate Halloween? — Devon • Are nativity scenes idolatrous or blasphemous? — Beth • How do I witness to Mormon missionaries? — Amanda

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• How can I feel God’s love after having a terrible father? — Anonymous

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• Does porn disqualify a pastoral candidate? — David • Could adopting during infertility overstep God’s will? — Danny

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• How do I answer a universalist claiming translation errors? — Mark • How can I help my younger brother overcome laziness? — Henry • How do Israel’s wars differ from Quranic commands? — Jonathan

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How do you stand firm on biblical truth without turning a Gospel conversation into a fight? Todd and Greg Koukl explore how to defend your faith and handle disagreements without compromising truth.

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• Should every disagreement divide Christians? • Defending the faith without becoming contentious. • Can Christians disagree about creation and remain friends?

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• Standing firm in your beliefs without being harsh. • Is your desire to “win” undermining your evangelism? • When graciousness gets mistaken for compromise.

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• Answering the “personally against abortion” position. • Are you hearing the person behind the objection? • How your tone can make people dig in.

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• Challenging “Wrong for me, fine for others.” • When do apologetics tactics become manipulation? • How your expression could undermine your words.

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It’s Witness Wednesday! At Georgia Tech, Todd meets a Christian who is reluctant to call other religions wrong, a Jewish student who sees no need for a Savior, and a believer put on the spot to share his faith.

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• Todd tests a new conversation starter. • A Christian hesitates to say other religions are wrong. • When does being nice become withholding the truth?

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• Answering a student who dismisses Jesus as make-believe. • Can Todd use a Jewish student’s own laws to point him to the Gospel? • He respects Jesus—but something is holding him back.

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• Can Old Testament sacrifices help Todd reach this Jewish student? • He calls God’s expectations unreasonable. • How can God punish sin and still forgive?

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• Todd gives a Christian 30 seconds to witness. • Is “Jesus changed my life” enough? • How do you reach someone whose life is going well?

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An actor from The Chosen endorses a pro-abortion candidate, and a church choir sings the Backstreet Boys. Todd examines what both reveal, and also considers how we preach God’s wrath and what young people are seeking in church.

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• Is Obama overlooking his own role in America’s division? • What happens when a student challenges Ben Shapiro on Israel? • Is the Bible really silent on abortion?

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• The Chosen actor endorses James Talarico. • Who gets to define a “true Christian”? • Where is your money going when you support The Chosen?

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• Jesus’ response to tragedy might surprise you. • Have we softened our warnings about God’s wrath? • What if you can’t forgive yourself?

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• A church choir performs the Backstreet Boys. • Why are Stanford students turning to Catholicism? • Is your church chasing trends young people are rejecting?

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Andy Stanley just announced he’s leaving his senior pastor role at North Point—but who votes on his successor at a church with no formal membership? Todd examines church membership and the preaching of Stanley’s proposed successor, then tackles homecoming dresses, modesty, and the conversations parents may be avoiding.

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• Andy Stanley’s upcoming departure as senior pastor. • North Point’s unusual requirements for voting on a successor. • Should your church come looking when you leave?

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• Have we softened what Scripture says about false teachers? • Was Jonathan Edwards too harsh? • Todd examines a sermon from Stanley’s proposed successor.

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• Responding to Allie Beth Stuckey on homecoming modesty. • Is modesty just a male lust problem? • When does calling something “legalism” become an excuse?

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• What your daughter’s clothing is communicating. • Can parents say no—even when everyone else says yes? • How to teach your daughter modesty without shaming her

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It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • How do I respond when family blames my pain on a lack of faith? — Anna • Should a Baptist attend a Lutheran church? — Sylvia Segment 2 • Was it answered prayer or coincidence? — Hallie • When should churches address conspiracy theories? — Noah Segment 3 • Can an interlinear Bible help if I don’t know Greek or Hebrew? — Gordon • Can past sexual sin disqualify me from church leadership for life? — Stuart Segment 4 • How do I respond to “Christians don’t need church”? — Anonymous • How do I question my church’s Beth Moore study? — Josh • How can I tell if someone from a nominal church is saved? — Rochelle ___ 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!

Is your Gospel presentation missing something essential? Todd shares Paul Washer’s approach to evangelism, then examines who is shaping your kids’ beliefs and whether a Christian school can give you peace of mind. Segment 1 • The ELCA’s “queer confirmation” challenges parental convictions. • More boys are attending youth groups, but is it revival? • Could your Gospel presentation be missing a crucial piece? Segment 2 • Paul Washer explains where evangelism should begin. • What should you tell someone who responds emotionally to the Gospel? • How do you reach those who think Scripture is outdated? Segment 3 • Who is teaching your kids to see the world so differently? • Students champion free speech, then demand censorship. • Should you leave public school if you can’t afford alternatives? Segment 4 • A Christian university calls “in Christ alone” white privilege. • Why do young people confide in AI over pastors? • One mother turns off her kids’ devices and sees a change. ___ 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!

It’s Witness Wednesday! At Georgia State University, Todd talks with the president of the communist club, a student comparing religions, and a Baptist hoping to earn heaven. Segment 1 • Todd steps into a debate about free will. • Jay says there’s no evidence for God. • Todd presents God’s law, then leaves Jay to consider judgment. Segment 2 • A student cites Ecclesiastes to argue that death is the end. • He thinks being better than others gets you into heaven. • He respects the Gospel, but does that mean he accepts it? Segment 3 • A student raising money for cancer research is pro-choice. • A Baptist believes he can earn his way to heaven. • He says he repents regularly, so why does Todd press further? Segment 4 • Todd returns to Jay with the intention of sharing the Gospel. • Jay challenges him over morality, prophecy, and Scripture. • When does evangelism become casting pearls before swine? ___ 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!

Rome promises history, unity, and authority, but do those claims hold up? Todd examines Dave Stotts’s conversion to Catholicism, the controversy over Enoch, and why Christians look beyond Scripture for answers. Segment 1 • The host of Drive Thru History becomes Roman Catholic. • Does belonging to the historic church mean joining Rome? • Becoming Catholic means more than changing worship styles. Segment 2 • If Enoch isn’t Scripture, why does Jude quote it? • Does that quotation undermine the Bible’s authority? • Enoch’s claims about the Messiah deserve a closer look. Segment 3 • Why do Jesus Calling and The Shack resonate with Christians? • What are readers finding in these books that they’re missing in church? • Which of God’s attributes is the greatest? Segment 4 • Todd confronts an article excusing sexual assault to fight racism. • Why would feminists excuse sexual assault by migrants? • How moral compromise can erode a college student’s 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!

Spiritual trends come and go. How do you spot the ones your church should avoid? Todd examines claims of hearing from God, mindfulness, Christian nationalism, and the debate over capital punishment. Segment 1 • John Mark Comer’s 21-day retreat nearly broke him. • Do you need silence to hear from God? • Does Scripture need a supplement? Segment 2 • Someone brings you a “word from the Lord.” Now what? • A meditation researcher finds more than she expected. • Is mindfulness as harmless as it sounds? Segment 3 • What should you say when a false teacher dies? • Does being polite mean softening the truth? • Is Christian nationalism dividing your church? Segment 4 • Is Christian nationalism distracting from the Great Commission? • Would you lose every election to see one soul saved? • Can you be pro-life and support the death penalty? ___ 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!

It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • How can I find comfort knowing there won’t be marriage in heaven? — Anonymous • My boyfriend and I attend different churches. How do we choose one before marrying? — Eunoia Segment 2 • Should Christians shun people over disagreements? — John • How do we love people without approving of their sin? — Noah • Is depicting the Holy Spirit as a dove idolatrous? — Sebastian Segment 3 • What does Jairus reveal about your parents’ love? • How do you repair a strained relationship with your parents? Segment 4 • Can I listen to hymns sung by non-Christians? — Caleb, age 12 • How do I turn everyday conversations toward the Gospel? — Hunter • Is having a pet peeve sinful? — Anonymous • My conscience isn’t as tender anymore. What should I do? — Jeff ___ 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!

Todd sits down with Dr. Jerry Wragg to tackle a troubling question: Why do pastors keep falling into scandal, and what can your church do before it's too late? Segment 1 • Why are more pastors falling into moral failure? • Is social media creating celebrity pastors who aren't qualified to shepherd? • What warning signs might your church be overlooking? Segment 2 • How do you confront a pastor without making reckless accusations? • Can a great preacher actually be a terrible shepherd? • What should genuine pastoral humility look like? Segment 3 • Does your pastor actually care about you—or just his sermons? • Should churches investigate a pastoral candidate's phone, marriage, and private life? • What if a gifted preacher simply isn't qualified to pastor? Segment 4 • How much accountability is too much for a pastor? • Why do pastors fall into sexual sin after decades of faithful ministry? • Could small character flaws be warning signs of a much bigger problem? ___ 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!

It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd is at Georgia State University, talking with students about guilt, judgment, and the real reason people reject God. Segment 1 • Deshaun accuses Todd of trying to manipulate the conversation. • If a guilty person repents, why can’t a just judge simply forgive him? • Deshaun believes all religions are basically saying the same thing. Segment 2 • Juan admits he might not want to know God even if He could answer his deepest questions. • He sees religion as a system of fear and control. • Is rejecting God really about evidence, or something deeper? Segment 3 • Lisette describes the Bible as a guide for moral living. • Asked to explain the Gospel in one sentence, she struggles. • Todd gives her a life-or-death scenario every Christian should be ready for. Segment 4 • Chris asks what makes Christianity different from other religions. • The conversation turns to why people resist surrendering to God. • Chris challenges Todd to prove Christianity is true. ___ 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!

Todd and Jimmy have a stack of stories guaranteed to raise your blood pressure. Which one deserves the title of “most agitating”? Segment 1 • Can James Talarico’s liberal policies really be defended as “biblical”? • A pastor questions the resurrection and compares communion to goddess worship. Segment 2 • A transgender priest claims Jesus is trans and God is non-binary. • Adults are bringing Toys R Us back. Is that a problem? • Parents wouldn’t call their daughter a boy—so the state took her. • More Canadians are dying by assisted suicide than Americans by gun homicide. • More than 500 million Christians face restrictions on Bible access. • Could Democrats override state pro-life laws? Segment 3 • Why are we so obsessed with superheroes? • Meryl Streep is playing Aslan—and C.S. Lewis’s family isn’t happy. • Michigan removes more than 20,000 people from its sex-offender registry. • Can the death penalty actually affirm the value of human life? Segment 4 • Could a firing squad actually be more humane? • LGBTQ identification among young people is plummeting. Why? • Is TikTok making you dumber? • What was being preached inside a London mosque? • Are there really more witches than Presbyterians? • How extreme are Democrats becoming? ___ 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!

Did they really find Noah’s Ark—or are Christians getting ahead of the evidence? Todd looks at the latest claims, what they actually prove, and why your confidence in Scripture should never depend on the next archaeological headline. Segment 1 • Ken Ham has another talent Todd finds deeply annoying. • What made Todd come away from the Ark Encounter with a new appreciation for its impact? • How can a false teacher know Scripture—and even preach a clear Gospel? Segment 2 • “We hit something hard” is not the same thing as “we found Noah’s Ark.” • Why sensational Christian claims can do more damage than good. • If Noah’s Ark were actually discovered, would unbelievers suddenly believe? Segment 3 • Does the Bible need archaeology, miracles, or outside evidence to prove it is true? • What makes Scripture a “more sure word” than even spectacular experiences? • Prophecy, history, unity, and more—what happens when you put the Bible’s evidence on the scale? Segment 4 • Want an encounter with the Holy Spirit? You may already be overlooking the most obvious place to find one. • Do you need a special feeling, sign, or voice to know God is speaking? • Why even an ordinary sermon can be part of something genuinely supernatural. ___ 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!

Church can be messy. Todd tackles what happens when you feel invisible at church, disagree with your spouse on a major theological issue, or face a moral dilemma where someone else’s life is on the line. Segment 1 • Feeling ignored or left out at church? Should you stay or start looking elsewhere? • Could church cliques be driving young people away? • If persecution comes, will you be equipped to stand firm? Segment 2 • Should men serve in the nursery? • How much should your parents’ example shape the way you live now? • When does biblical wisdom go beyond finding an explicit verse? Segment 3 • Who should actually have the final say in a church—the elders or the congregation? • Should Christians say “namaste”? • Should Christians support rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem? Segment 4 • What if you discover after marriage that you disagree about female pastors? • Someone threatens to kill a loved one unless you deny Christ. What do you do? • Do you need to understand an atheist’s worldview before you can effectively share the Gospel? ___ 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!

Greg Gifford fills in for Todd to tackle a problem that can quietly divide a church: treating every disagreement like it carries the same biblical weight. Which truths demand a fight—and which ones might require you to simply let it go? Segment 1 • Is your church preference becoming more important than it should be? • When should you speak up—and when should you keep your opinion to yourself? • Not every theological hill is worth dying on. Segment 2 • Which doctrines actually define Christianity? • Can someone be confused about an essential doctrine without denying it? • What happens when fog machines get treated like the Trinity? Segment 3 • Are female pastors, baptism, and homeschooling all the same kind of disagreement? • Some “secondary” doctrines reveal something much bigger underneath. • Why does questioning Scripture so often become the first step toward unraveling everything else? Segment 4 • How strongly should you hold an opinion when Scripture isn’t equally clear? • Sermon length, music, dress, parking—are you willing to divide over any of them? • Greg gives you a framework for deciding which hills are actually worth fighting over. ___ 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!

It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd Friel and Greg Gifford take questions from college students who aren’t afraid to ask about the issues Christians actually wrestle with—from therapy and anxiety to spiritual dryness and suffering. Segment 1 • Does a Christian need Jesus and therapy? • What’s the real difference between Christian counseling and biblical counseling? • Can the Bible really address trauma, addiction, and pornography? Segment 2 • If Jesus changed your anxiety or depression, how do you talk about that without confusing it with the Gospel? • What do you do when trusting God feels harder than it sounds? • Can suffering actually expose what you’re depending on? Segment 3 • How do you help a struggling friend without trying to become their counselor? • What does it actually look like to surrender anxiety to God? • Could believing your own thoughts be part of the problem? Segment 4 • Is there a better way to read your Bible than just checking off chapters? • What do you do when the cross starts to feel familiar instead of amazing? • Is your media diet killing your appetite for God? ___ 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!

Greg Gifford fills in for Todd to rethink some common assumptions about missions. Who should go, how should they prepare, and could Christians be making the whole thing more complicated than it needs to be? Segment 1 • Are parents unintentionally talking their kids out of missions? • Does serving overseas really require giving up your career? • What if the traditional missionary model isn’t your only option? Segment 2 • What does biblical counseling have to do with the Great Commission? • Missionaries aren’t the only people overseas who need discipleship. • Could a skill you already have meet a major need on the mission field? Segment 3 • Can you meaningfully serve people across the world without moving there? • What does “teaching them to observe” actually require after someone is converted? • Your 9-to-5 may be more useful to missions than you realize. Segment 4 • Do missionaries need formal training before they go? • Think you’re called to missions? Your pastor may see something you don’t. • Who takes care of missionaries when they’re the ones who need help? ___ 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!

Greg Gifford fills in for Todd to challenge the way we think about missions—and show how your job, skills, and even your season of life could open doors you haven’t considered. Segment 1 • Why are fewer young Christians heading to the mission field? • Could parents be unintentionally discouraging their kids from missions? • What if you could serve overseas without quitting your career? Segment 2 • Could biblical counseling be one of the most overlooked opportunities in missions? • You may already have skills desperately needed around the world. • What if your job could become part of your missions strategy? Segment 3 • What if you could serve people across the world without leaving your home? • Your language skills, career, or discipleship experience may be more useful than you think. • Before quitting your job for missions, Greg has a very different suggestion. Segment 4 • Think God may be leading you toward missions? Where do you start? • Why your pastor should be one of the first people you talk to. • Don’t know exactly how it would work? That may not be a reason to stop pursuing 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!

It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • How does a single mom handle a 17-year-old son who continually lies, resists her authority, and seems headed in a bad direction? — Melissa Segment 2 • After leaving a church because of failed church discipline and spiritual abuse, how do we keep from becoming bitter and hypercritical of our next church? — Caitlin Segment 3 • If Christians should help immature believers grow, how does that fit with Paul becoming “all things to all people” in 1 Corinthians 9? — Edwin Segment 4 • My professing-Christian husband regularly uses foul language, often with anger, and says the Bible doesn’t forbid it. Does it? — Beth ___ 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!

Todd sits down with Brad Bigney to tackle some of the marriage advice that sounds completely backward to our culture—and maybe even to you. What if the things you’re holding onto are the very things keeping your marriage from thriving? Segment 1 • What if your expectations of your spouse are actually hurting your marriage? • The surprisingly ordinary things that can make—or break—a marriage. • Some popular Christian marriage advice may be reinforcing the problem. Segment 2 • What are you afraid will happen if you really give yourself to your spouse? • Brad reveals the seemingly good thing that nearly wrecked his own marriage. • There’s a line struggling couples have to cross. Have you crossed it? Segment 3 • You moved out years ago—but have you actually left Mom and Dad? • When does honoring your parents start interfering with your marriage? • Your kids can become too important. Here’s how to know if they have. Segment 4 • Why do some couples divorce after 30 years together? • Staying married and building a marriage aren’t necessarily the same thing. • What do you do when you keep giving—and your spouse doesn’t give back? ___ 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!

It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd is at Georgia Tech showing how simple it can be to start a Gospel conversation—and how to respond when someone thinks they’re a good person or that all religions might ultimately be true. Segment 1 • Want to share the Gospel but never know how to start the conversation? • Todd tries something remarkably simple: skip the segue and just ask. • What do you say when someone doesn’t believe in hell—or doesn’t even know what the Gospel is? Segment 2 • Can someone be “born a Christian” simply because his parents are Christians? • What if religion is useful to someone—but he isn’t convinced it’s actually true? • Todd shows how to move from “I’m a good person” to the real problem every sinner faces. Segment 3 • Paul thinks the answers to life’s biggest questions are somewhere inside himself. How would you respond? • What matters more: your standard of goodness or God’s? • Todd takes Paul from “make yourself better” to the heart of the Gospel. Segment 4 • Todd approaches Daniel with no segue whatsoever. Does it work? • Daniel thinks different religions may be saying basically the same thing. How would you respond? • If two religions contradict each other, can they somehow both be true? ___ 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!

You can be completely convinced you’re right—and still be wrong. Todd and Dr. Adam Tyson tackle what happens when personal convictions become biblical mandates, Christian liberty starts dividing the church, and obeying the government conflicts with obeying God. Segment 1 • Being completely convinced about something doesn’t make it a biblical conviction. • How do you know when Scripture gives a command—and when you’re turning a preference into one? • Could your “convictions” actually be hurting unity in your church? Segment 2 • Vaccines, masks, homeschooling, vacations—what happens when your thing becomes everyone else’s thing? • If the Bible doesn’t make a law, are you allowed to? • You’ll never find the perfect church if everyone has to make the same decisions you do. Segment 3 • When should Christians submit to the government—and when should they refuse? • What if obeying the government means disobeying something Scripture commands? • Where does the government’s authority end and the church’s authority begin? Segment 4 • Should Christians try to influence government—or try to Christianize it? • What happens when political priorities begin competing with the church’s actual mission? • Your view of the end times may shape your politics more than you realize. ___ 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!

You can know your Bible, go to church, and genuinely love Christ—and still have spiritual problems you don’t recognize. Todd diagnoses four subtle issues that may be affecting your walk with God more than you realize. Segment 1 • Is there a disconnect between what you believe and how you actually live? • You know God loves you. But have you learned to actually enjoy His love? • One of these problems may explain why your Christian life feels more detached than it should. Segment 2 • How does truth about God actually get from your head to your heart? • One question could completely change the way you read your Bible. • There may be a theological reason you struggle to believe God really loves you. Segment 3 • Do you enjoy watching people you disagree with get absolutely torched? • There’s a difference between necessary confrontation and loving the fight. • Your motive for confronting someone may reveal more about you than you realize. Segment 4 • Is online gambling really just harmless entertainment? • The massive growth of sports betting should make Christians ask some uncomfortable questions. • If gambling gives you a rush, what does that reveal about your heart? ___ 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!

It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • What questions should I be asking if I’m interested in dating a girl who’s a Messianic Jew? — Jonathan • My church’s music is showy and the preaching isn’t very exegetical. Is that enough reason to leave? — Ryan Segment 2 • How does a wife biblically submit to a husband who has proven himself foolish with finances? — Anonymous • When should the men and elders of a church step in to protect and care for a woman struggling in her marriage? Segment 3 • I suffer from a debilitating condition that makes it nearly impossible to work or keep up with things around the house. Am I the sluggard Scripture warns about? — Tom • When you physically can’t do what you want to do, how should the church come alongside you? Segment 4 • My epilepsy medication keeps me from feeling joy. If I can’t experience the joy of Christ, am I still saved? — Joe • Is it wrong to turn the Bible into a sport through Bible quizzing? — Anonymous • Should churches ask someone with disruptive Tourette’s to leave the sanctuary during the service? — Anonymous Preorder Todd Friel’s new book, Go Serve Your King: The Key to Extraordinary Purpose in Everyday Life, available December 1. Preorder your copy at https://FortisInstitute.org/King ___ 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!

Is Christian nationalism the biblical answer to a culture moving further from God? Todd works through Phil Johnson’s case against Christian nationalism, examining Scripture, church history, political power, and what Jesus actually commissioned His church to do. Segment 1 • What did John MacArthur really mean when he said there is “no such thing” as Christian nationalism? • How can you distinguish ordinary Christian patriotism from Christian nationalism? • The movement has some troubling voices, but Todd says there’s an even bigger problem: Is it biblical? Segment 2 • What happens when the church gains the political power to enforce Christian values? • Christian nationalism isn’t new. What can its track record teach us? • Before embracing a “Christian nation,” consider what happened when Christians actually tried to build one. Segment 3 • Who is supposed to establish Christ’s kingdom on earth: the church or Christ Himself? • Are Christians fighting a political war or a spiritual one? • Laws can restrain evil, but can political power actually change the people you’re trying to change? Segment 4 • Was Jesus a Christian nationalist? His response to Peter’s sword offers an important clue. • Want a more moral country? Changing behavior without changing hearts won’t get you there. • Todd offers a different strategy for creating a more Christian nation: go make disciples. Preorder Todd Friel’s new book, Go Serve Your King: The Key to Extraordinary Purpose in Everyday Life, available December 1. Preorder your copy at https://FortisInstitute.org/King ___ 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!

It’s Witness Wednesday at Georgia Tech! Todd talks with students about faith and politics, whether science could eventually disprove Christianity, and why an emotional response to the gospel isn’t necessarily conversion. Segment 1 • Should your faith shape your politics, or should the two stay separate? • What does your everyday life reveal about what you actually believe? • Being sorry for your sin isn’t the same as being saved. So what is? Segment 2 • If science explained what ancient religions attributed to gods, could Christianity be next? • How would you answer someone who asks, “Why is your religion right and everyone else’s wrong?” • What makes Christianity radically different from every works-based religion? Segment 3 • Can you actually prove to someone that God exists? • Your conscience tells you something about yourself you may not want to admit. • If everyone deserves judgment, how can God forgive anyone and still be just? Segment 4 • Wearing a cross doesn’t mean you understand what happened on it. • Think you’re good enough for heaven? Here’s the problem with that. • Why Todd won’t lead someone in a sinner’s prayer, even when they appear ready to respond. Preorder Todd Friel’s new book, Go Serve Your King: The Key to Extraordinary Purpose in Everyday Life, available December 1. Preorder your copy at https://FortisInstitute.org/King ___ 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!

Today’s headlines raise some big questions. What happens when uncomfortable facts become off-limits, men increasingly struggle to find work, and Christianity’s exclusive claims collide with “all roads lead to God”? Segment 1 • How can AI be genuinely useful without becoming something you rely on too heavily? • If God ordains everything, does that make Him responsible for evil? • How do ultimate, proximate, and efficient causes help explain God’s sovereignty over a world where evil exists? Segment 2 • A church plays Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” on a pipe organ. What belongs in a worship service? • Do archaeological discoveries and holy sites strengthen our faith, or has God already given us something more certain? • Why has LGBT identification risen so dramatically in America, and how much does cultural affirmation play a role? Segment 3 • Nearly all recent U.S. job growth reportedly went to women. What happens to a society when men increasingly struggle to find work? • A Virginia school district tells teachers not to associate 9/11 with Islam. Can you teach what happened without addressing the attackers’ religious motivation? • When does legitimate criticism of a religion get wrongly dismissed as “Islamophobia”? Segment 4 • Jane Fonda challenged the Archbishop of Canterbury with a question that sounds like it could have been asked today: aren’t there many valid ways to God? • Why wasn’t “Jesus is the only way” the Archbishop’s immediate response? • Fifty years later, what can this exchange teach Christians about responding clearly to religious pluralism? Preorder Todd Friel’s new book, Go Serve Your King: The Key to Extraordinary Purpose in Everyday Life, available December 1. Preorder your copy at https://FortisInstitute.org/King ___ 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!

What makes a sermon truly powerful? Todd reflects on Tim Challies’ preaching, explains where he differs with John Mark Comer on spiritual disciplines, and shares an important lesson from Challies about trusting God when suffering doesn’t make sense. Segment 1 • What gives a sermon real “oomph”—powerful delivery, great writing, or something more? • Tim Challies shows how a soft-spoken preacher can still deliver a sermon with serious impact. • The goal of preaching isn’t impressive oratory—it’s to help you see Christ more clearly and love Him more. Segment 2 • Todd compares Go Serve Your King with John Mark Comer’s Practicing the Way. Where do their approaches differ? • Should spiritual disciplines produce an integrated Christian life—or should knowing and loving Christ drive those disciplines? • What’s the difference between systematic, biblical, and historical theology, and how should theology actually change you? Segment 3 • When someone is suffering, even good theology can be delivered at the wrong time. • Tim Challies shares lessons learned through the devastating loss of his son about grief, comfort, and simply being present. • You may never see the good God brings from your suffering in this life—do you still have reason to trust Him? Segment 4 • Do you constantly wonder, “Am I really saved?” or “Have I repented enough?” • Your feelings aren’t a reliable measure of your salvation—so what biblical signs should you look for? • How trusting Christ and leaning on your local church can help break the cycle of constantly questioning your salvation. Preorder Todd Friel’s new book, Go Serve Your King: The Key to Extraordinary Purpose in Everyday Life, available December 1. Preorder your copy at https://FortisInstitute.org/King ___ 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!

It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • My mother-in-law is an Anglican deaconess who preaches and is becoming increasingly liberal. Are we obligated to keep confronting her about our disagreements, or should we let it go and pray for her? — Amanda Segment 2 • We want to raise our two young boys to be godly men. How do we work on their hearts instead of just modifying their behavior, and what should we use for Bible study at their age? — Sam • Is there a place for topical preaching, or should preaching always be expository? Is listening to topical sermons for targeted growth wrong? — Alex Segment 3 • What is presuppositional apologetics, and why can using it in evangelism make people angry? — Shantai Segment 4 • What can Penn Jillette’s reaction teach us about how we use presuppositional apologetics in evangelism? • How should we deal with anti-Semitic thinking that seems to be appearing in Christian circles, especially when it enters the local church? — 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!

Can you be a faithful Christian without being committed to a local church? The very real problem of church hurt raises another difficult question: if a church has deeply wounded you, where do you go from there? Segment 1 •Kevin DeYoung answers the Christian who says, “I don’t need to go to church.” • The church is a body, a building, and a bride—why does each picture matter? • Does the Great Commission actually support Christian nationalism? Segment 2 • Church hurt is real—but should it cause you to abandon the local church? • Kevin DeYoung explains why you can’t separate Jesus from His body and bride. • Been burned by a church? Here’s what to look for when finding a healthy one. Segment 3 • A double-murder case is dismissed because the accused is mentally incompetent—what about justice for the victims? • Transgender procedures for children compared to circumcision. Does that comparison hold up? • What happens when a culture loses a biblical understanding of human value? Segment 4 • Why is Britain teaching asylum seekers that rape and sexual harassment are crimes? • You can impose rules—but can laws create moral people? • How religion shapes culture—and why that should motivate Christians to evangelize. ___ 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!

It’s Witness Wednesday! Why should we care about people we’ve never met? At Georgia Tech, Todd challenges students to explain compassion from an evolutionary worldview, then talks with a Catholic student about purgatory, repentance, and what separates the Gospel from religious works. Segment 1 • Why should you care about someone suffering 5,000 miles away? • Can evolution provide a consistent reason for compassion and self-sacrifice? • You don’t have to evangelize like Todd—find your own “fishing hole” and start with one person. Segment 2 • A Catholic student admits God isn’t the number-one affection in his life. • If we’ve broken God’s law, should we expect heaven—or judgment? • Is purgatory the answer to our guilt before a holy God? Segment 3 • Knowing Jesus died on the cross isn’t the same as being born again. • What do repentance and faith actually look like? • Todd explains the crucial difference between the biblical Gospel and trying to earn salvation through religion. Segment 4 • One student thinks Christianity is basically karma: do good and good will come back to you. • “I’m not that awful of a person.” But what does God’s standard reveal? • Christianity isn’t about good people earning heaven—it’s about guilty people being saved by 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!

Christian nationalism promises a more Christian society—but is giving the government power to enforce Christianity actually biblical? Todd looks at what Scripture and history have to say before turning to a $17 million child sponsorship controversy and some troubling church news. Segment 1 • Is it time for Christians to finally render a verdict on Christian nationalism? • Where does the Bible actually tell the church to impose Christianity through the state? • Why Todd believes Christian nationalism is creating real problems inside local churches. Segment 2 • Christian nationalism has been tried before—what can we learn from the results? • If the government enforces Christianity, who gets to decide which version of Christianity wins? • Todd argues Christians should invest their energy in the Gospel rather than political power. Segment 3 • A Christian band reportedly made $17 million promoting child sponsorships—but is that actually wrong? • Would you accept a cut every time someone sponsored a child because of your endorsement? • Before rushing to judgment, there may be another side to this controversial arrangement. Segment 4 • When does a paid ministry endorsement cross the line from legitimate business to something unseemly? • Thousands of persecuted Christians desperately need refuge—are we remembering our suffering brothers and sisters? • Raves at St. Paul’s Cathedral—and another warning about mixing church and state. ___ 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!

The popular story of the Crusades says Christians were the aggressors—but is that what actually happened? Todd separates history from myth before turning to some of the biggest struggles Christians face today—and how you can become better equipped to help someone who is hurting. Segment 1 • Were the Crusades really an unprovoked Christian attack on the Muslim world? • Discover the centuries of history that often get left out of the story. • The one fact about the Crusades worth remembering the next time someone brings them up. Segment 2 • Were Crusaders really greedy opportunists looking to get rich? • Why were men willing to risk bankruptcy—and face staggering casualty rates—to participate? • Did the Crusades create Muslim hostility toward Christians? The timeline tells a different story. Segment 3 • Assurance, anxiety, pornography, comparison, loneliness—are you equipped to help someone who is struggling? • Learn how to address real problems without twisting Scripture to fit someone’s “felt needs.” • Someone opens up to you about a serious struggle. Here’s what not to do first. Segment 4 • Can genuine Christians struggle with doubt? Absolutely—and how you respond matters. • What should you say when someone tells you they can’t “feel” God’s presence? • Learn to ask better questions and point struggling Christians toward what will actually strengthen them. ___ 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!

It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • What is your opinion on the Book of Enoch? — Anonymous Segment 2 • From what I’ve seen, a church evangelism program goes nowhere if the lead pastor isn’t actively involved. Do you agree? — Jay • Should I stay at and get baptized in a Bible-believing church that sings Hillsong and sometimes lets women read Scripture, lead prayer, and welcome the congregation? — Ella Segment 3 • Is reflexology a sin? — Nancy • Is it a sin to clip your fingernails in the office? — James Segment 4 • Would you consider “Make Evangelism Great Again” (MEGA) as a merch idea? — Brian • How can I respond biblically when I feel overlooked, less valued, or less capable than someone else without becoming discouraged or obsessed with proving myself? — Tom • What do you think about gospel tracts disguised as $5, $10, and $20 bills? As a former server, I loathe them. — Tristan ___ 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!

Kids are being told transition will solve their distress—and sometimes that the alternative is suicide. Todd examines the stories of two young people who were swept into transgender ideology and later rejected it, revealing how schools, social media, peers, therapists, and doctors can influence vulnerable kids. Segment 1 • Layla Jane began questioning her gender after years of emotional struggles. • Social media helped convince her that transitioning could be the answer. • At just 13, she underwent a mastectomy. Segment 2 • What wasn’t Layla told before taking testosterone and having surgery? • Transition promised happiness—but it didn't resolve her underlying struggles. • Todd examines the evidence surrounding puberty blockers and youth mental health. Segment 3 • Simon Amaya Price describes the brokenness that preceded his transgender identity. • School and online influences gave him a new explanation for his struggles. • How does transgender ideology spread among vulnerable teenagers? Segment 4 • Simon says nearly every professional he encountered affirmed his transgender identity. • His father said no to medical transition—and Simon is now grateful he did. • What should parents and churches learn from these stories? ___ 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!

It’s Witness Wednesday at Georgia Tech! Could you explain the gospel if someone put you on the spot? Todd talks with Christian students, tackles tough abortion questions, and challenges an atheist who thinks good people go to heaven. Segment 1 • A Christian physics student sees evidence of a Creator everywhere—but can he clearly explain the gospel? • Why understanding our sin is essential to understanding the love of Christ. Segment 2 • Todd gives a group of Christian students 60 seconds to convince him to become a Christian. • Is telling someone “God loves you” enough—or are we leaving out the very reason Jesus had to die? Segment 3 • Is abortion ever justified because of rape, incest, disability, or difficult circumstances? • Todd brings the debate back to one fundamental question: What is the unborn child? Segment 4 • An atheist thinks Christianity is about being good enough to get into heaven. Is that actually the gospel? • Todd challenges his claim to being a “good person” before explaining why salvation isn’t something we can earn. ___ 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!

Biblical preaching should give you more than a few helpful ideas for the week. Todd contrasts expository preaching with the me-centered “TED Talk” approach, offers a biblical grid for evaluating worship music, and tackles a listener’s question about whether women should serve Communion. Segment 1 • Todd introduces the heart behind his new book, Go Serve Your King. Pre-Order today at FortisInstitute.org/King • Why your faith shouldn’t occupy a separate spiritual category from your work, money, recreation, family, and everyday responsibilities. • Christianity isn’t a checklist. Learn how ordinary faithfulness in the life God has already given you can glorify your King. Segment 2 • What’s the difference between biblical expository preaching and a Christianized TED Talk? • Does your pastor begin with what God has said—or with a topic, felt need, story, or cultural trend? • Todd gives seven questions you can use to evaluate the preaching you hear every Sunday. Segment 3 • Todd examines Andy Stanley’s sermons and asks whether they’re teaching you the Bible—or simply teaching you Andy Stanley’s ideas. • Is your worship music primarily about God and His glory, or about you and your experience? • Five questions to consider when evaluating whether the songs your church sings are biblically faithful, God-centered, and appropriate for congregational worship. Segment 4 • A missionary planting an underground church challenges Todd’s view on women administering the Lord’s Supper. • Does Scripture actually require elders or men to distribute Communion—or are we turning a biblical pattern into a rule? • Should women read Scripture in the gathered church? Todd considers where participation ends and teaching authority begins. ___ 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!

Australia is making public evangelism increasingly difficult, many churches say they value evangelism but have no real plan to do it, and plenty of Christians simply don’t know how to start a gospel conversation. Evangelist Andrew Walkington joins Todd to explain what’s happening in Australia—and how ordinary Christians can become more confident sharing their faith. Segment 1 • What is it like trying to evangelize in a country where public preaching and even handing out gospel tracts can be restricted? • Andrew explains how changing Australian laws and culture have forced his ministry to rethink open-air evangelism. • Why the freedoms American Christians still have should motivate us to make the most of every opportunity to share the gospel. Segment 2 • What’s one of the simplest ways to become better at evangelism? Ask questions. • Why are university students increasingly willing to have long conversations about God, truth, and what they believe? • Learn how asking someone what they believe—and why they believe it—can naturally open the door to the gospel. Segment 3 • Most churches say evangelism matters—but how many are actually equipping Christians to do it? • Can someone know all the right Christian language and still not understand the gospel? • Why you should keep asking questions even after someone tells you, “I’m a Christian.” Segment 4 • How do you turn an ordinary conversation with a coworker, neighbor, or stranger into a spiritual conversation? • Why asking a spiritual question shouldn’t become an excuse to immediately switch into “preacher mode.” • Learn how to challenge someone’s worldview without humiliating them—and why apologetics should always serve the ultimate goal of sharing the gospel. ___ 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!

It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • What do you think about churches using a website like Ministry Imprint to identify spiritual gifts and ways people would be good at serving? — Trevor • Several older men at my church are Freemasons, including deacons who influence the pastor. What should we do? — Audrey Segment 2 • Our church sign says, “Our church is like fudge...sweet with a few nuts.” Thoughts? — Marion • My pastor doesn’t like the term “Christian” and prefers “believer” or “follower.” Am I off base for being concerned? — James • Some people say, “It only has to be in the Bible once to be true.” Is there a name for that biblical hermeneutic? — Troy Segment 3 • What are your thoughts on Anglo-Catholicism? — JJ • What do you think about the little rubber Jesus dolls Christians are handing out? — Kelli • Should Christians be vegans? — Courtney Segment 4 • Is Allie Beth Stuckey a solid biblical woman for other Bible-believing women to listen to? — JoAnna • Can you define complementarianism and explain why you aren’t patriarchal in your view of men’s and women’s roles in the church? — Anonymous • My family went to the zoo and the animal cages had preferred pronouns listed on them. Thoughts? — 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!

What do you do when God gives you news you never wanted? And what can churches learn when a respected ministry collapses? Todd looks at trusting God through suffering, the fallout from G3 Ministries, and how churches can pursue accountability without overreacting. Segment 1 • Phil Johnson’s cancer has returned—and the prognosis isn’t what anyone hoped to hear. • How should Christians respond when God gives us circumstances we desperately wish He would change? • What does it actually look like to trust that God is good even when His plans aren’t ours? Segment 2 • Phil Johnson once argued that evangelical Christianity may be in even greater need of Reformation than the church was in Luther’s day. • Could a modern-day Reformation even happen in a culture flooded with Christian influencers and competing voices? • Todd examines troubling anti-Semitism within some corners of Christian nationalism—and why forgetting history can have dangerous consequences. Segment 3 • G3 Ministries is gone after another controversy—but Todd believes an innocent pastor’s reputation was unfairly damaged along the way. • When does legitimate concern cross the line into publicly besmirching a brother? • What can Christians learn from accusations that Todd says never should have escalated the way they did? Segment 4 • After another ministry scandal, what can your church actually do to keep its leaders accountable? • Should pastors have additional safeguards, regular reviews, and greater transparency—or can accountability measures go too far? • Why no policy or system can completely protect a church when someone is determined to deceive. ___ 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!

It’s Witness Wednesday! What do you say to an atheist who demands evidence for God, someone searching for the right religion, or even a professing Christian who thinks he can earn his way to heaven? Listen in as Todd demonstrates how to challenge unbelief and move conversations toward the gospel. Segment 1 • Todd meets Jay, an atheist who questions how God’s omniscience can coexist with human free will. • What evidence can you give someone who insists there’s no reason to believe in a Creator? • See how Todd moves from intellectual objections to the conscience and the reality of coming judgment. Segment 2 • Etienne is searching for answers but isn’t convinced heaven and hell are real. • What makes Christianity different from Islam and other religions that promise a path to paradise? • Learn how to explain the difference between trying to earn salvation and receiving forgiveness through Christ. Segment 3 • A Baptist student says he hopes he can earn his way to heaven. • How do you help a professing Christian recognize that being good and saying “I’m sorry” isn’t the gospel? Segment 4 • Todd returns to Jay, the atheist, who is actively trying to convince other students to reject God. • Can an atheist worldview provide an objective foundation for right and wrong? • What should you do when someone isn’t interested in listening and only wants to argue? ___ 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!

Pornography is increasingly becoming a struggle for women—but what’s really driving it, and how can Christian women fight it? Todd sits down with Fortis Fellow and biblical counselor Libby Glosson to discuss what’s happening beneath the surface and the hope found in Christ. Segment 1 • Why are more women consuming pornography—and has our culture encouraged women to adopt some of the worst behaviors of men? • What are women really seeking through pornography: intimacy, acceptance, love, or escape? • Why pornography is ultimately more than a sexual problem—it’s a heart and worship problem. Segment 2 • Why “just stop it” and shame aren't enough to produce lasting change. • How wrong beliefs about God's goodness, holiness, and character can fuel sexual sin. • What practical steps can women take without ignoring the deeper desires of the heart? Segment 3 • What's the difference between wanting freedom from consequences and genuinely wanting to repent? • Can repeated sexual sin dull a Christian's conscience? • How do you uncover what's really driving a recurring struggle with pornography? Segment 4 • What should you actually do when temptation hits? • Why fighting pornography may require dealing with escapism, discontentment, ingratitude, and entitlement. • In the moment of temptation, the ultimate question is: Will you love Christ more than your sin? ___ 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!

Grace Community Church has named John MacArthur’s successor, while another controversy surrounding G3 Ministries raises serious questions about church leadership and accountability. Segment 1 • Grace Community Church announces Nathan Busenitz as its new pastor following John MacArthur. • Why Todd believes GCC handled this enormous transition well. • Nathan Busenitz examines capitalism vs. socialism from a biblical worldview. Segment 2 • Is capitalism actually more biblical than socialism? • Why biblical generosity is voluntary rather than compelled by government.How our understanding of human nature changes the capitalism vs. socialism debate. Segment 3 • Todd addresses the latest G3 Ministries controversy—and explains why Wretched waited to discuss it. • Anonymous plagiarism accusations, a bizarre mailing campaign, and the resignation of all four elders at Praise Mill Baptist Church. • When a church is rocked by controversy, how should Christians respond without gossiping or rushing to judgment? Segment 4 • How should churches hold elders accountable without undermining their biblical authority? • Why church members sometimes need to trust elders even when confidentiality prevents them from explaining a decision. • What decisions should require congregational involvement—and could better accountability help prevent future church scandals? ___ 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!