WHY CHARLIE KIRK WOULD WANT YOU TO RESPOND WITH GRACE, NOT HATE
Segment 1:
• Assassination of Charlie Kirk leaves us with hard questions: why and what now?
• Exposes national fracture: free speech attacked, norms collapsing.
• Beyond politics: a brother in Christ murdered, a soul lost reminds us of eternal stakes.
Segment 2:
• Response must be more than outrage—it must drive evangelism.
• Politics shift when hearts are changed by Christ.
• Five ways to engage: pray, organize, support, hold the rope, or go yourself.
Segment 3:
• Kids on campuses are detached from reality—spiritual soil is ready.
• Pastors should address tragedies like this from the pulpit.
• Reminder: persecution shouldn’t surprise us—Jesus warned it would come.
Segment 4:
• Hope in grief: Charlie is with Christ—happier than we can imagine.
• Darkness is real, but the Gospel is the only cure.
• Students: courageously hold to truth in classrooms and on campuses.
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COFFEE ADDICTION: HARMLESS HABIT OR HIDDEN SIN?
It’s mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers.
Segment 1:
• Did Todd really say “Daytona Beach, California”?
• How can I actually overcome lust—not just feel guilty about it?
• Is there a real benefit to skipping kids' Bible stories and baby talk?
Segment 2:
• If I’m volunteering but not tithing, is that a problem?
• Can giving time to church substitute for giving money?
Segment 3:
• When should I stop liking cute Teddy bears and unicorns? I’m 11 and confused.
• Is drinking too much coffee actually a sin?
Segment 4:
• Is “narcissist” a biblical term—or just a secular label?
• Can a woman officiate a wedding even if she can’t be a pastor?
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If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/
If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
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WHY OUR GOD IS STILL GOOD – EVEN AFTER UTTER TRAGEDY
Segment 1:
• A tragedy: Charlie Kirk’s murder forces us to wrestle with God’s sovereignty.
• Why does a good God ordain evil acts? Four rules help us think rightly.
• God is working out good, but we must guard against demanding to see it.
Segment 2:
• What God ordains is always good—even when we do not understand how it could be.
• Wrestling with suffering? The problem is never God’s character, but our perspective.
• Develop a robust theodicy—God ordains all, yet isn’t the sinner.
Segment 3:
• The assassination exposes the real crisis: the human heart, not politics.
• Political divides weren’t always deadly—what changed?
• The only way forward isn’t civility campaigns but the Gospel itself.
Segment 4:
• Should the murder reignite debate on the death penalty?
• Taking a life is dehumanizing—Romans 1 on display.
• If this tragedy grieves us, how much more does it grieve God?
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If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/
If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
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GETTING CLEANED UP FOR HEAVEN? WHY WE DON’T NEED IMPROVEMENT – WE NEED TRANSFORMATION
It’s Witness Wednesday!
Todd Friel is back on campus to engage students in conversations about life’s purpose, evolution versus creation, and the central message of Christianity.
Segment 1:
• Luke was raised Christian, but unsure if he’s good enough to go to heaven.
• Believes Jesus died for his sins, but thinks he still has to “clean up” to be accepted.
• Todd walks Luke through the Law and Gospel to clarify salvation is about forgiveness, not performance.
Segment 2:
• A mechanical engineering student is approached by Todd to discuss ultimate questions.
• Rejects rigid religious structures, unsure whether Jesus is God or just a great prophet.
• Believes morality is relative, but admits he’d be guilty before God on Judgment Day.
Segment 3:
• Our mechanical engineering student continues his conversation with Todd.
• Realizes salvation isn’t about being “pretty good”—it's about repentance and trusting Christ fully.
• Todd encourages him to flee to Christ to escape the coming judgment.
Segment 4:
• Todd’s final interaction of the day is with a young lady who grew up with a casual connection to Christianity and the church.
• She has some Bible knowledge and answers Todd’s questions about being a good person very honestly.
• She is challenged to examine if she truly know Christ as Todd explains the future judgment that awaits.
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Thanks for listening!
Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners.
If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/
If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
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DIDN’T GET THE APOLOGY YOU WANTED? HERE’S WHY YOU STILL MUST FORGIVE
Segment 1
• Forgiveness isn’t optional—even when repentance isn’t perfect.
• Broken trust with family means hard, intentional work to rebuild it.
• TRANSFORMED SEASON 4 sets the stage with practical application.
Segment 2
• OnlyFans is exploding across college campuses—a tragic cultural trend.
• Lecrae releases Reconstruction while flirting with deconstruction themes.
• AI “truth” is shaky; apostasy and self-made “truths” define deconstruction.
Segment 3
• Jimmy preaching on deconstruction at camp—Gen Z’s battlefront.
• Even Sproul and MacArthur disagreed—unity is bigger than uniformity.
• Don’t treat church like a product—show up to participate, not consume.
Segment 4
• Jen Hatmaker admits she left the church, maybe for good.
• Simply showing up to church encourages others more than you think.
• Marriage isn’t about convenience—it’s a God-designed school of character.
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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.
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