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A Methodist church replaces Jesus' Beatitudes with its own version celebrating modern cultural values. Todd explains why changing the words of Christ isn't compassion—it's a complete distortion of Scripture. Listen to Wretched Radio with Todd Friel on your favorite podcast platform: • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wretched-radio-with-todd-friel/id1292370916 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GjiX6d3he9TD4tPqmS77W • Or with a free Fortis+ account here: https://fortisplus.org/tabs/search/podcasts/34124 Subscribe to the Wretched YouTube channel for more discussions of tough theological issues, Christian commentary on current events, and more (we might even make you laugh): https://www.youtube.com/@WretchedNetwork Subscribe to Fortis Institute for more original, sound content: https://www.youtube.com/@Fortis.Institute ENJOY FULL WRETCHED EPISODES: https://fortisplus.org VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://fortisinstitute.org SUPPORT WRETCHED: https://fortisinstitute.org/donate FACEBOOK: Wretched: https://facebook.com/wretchednetwork X: Wretched: https://x.com/wretchednetwork Todd Friel: https://x.com/toddfriel INSTAGRAM: Wretched: https://instagram.com/wretched.network

This father didn’t receive these things growing up—but he made sure his children did. Todd explains why your upbringing doesn’t have to define the family you build. Listen to Wretched Radio with Todd Friel on your favorite podcast platform: • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wretched-radio-with-todd-friel/id1292370916 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GjiX6d3he9TD4tPqmS77W • Or with a free Fortis+ account here: https://fortisplus.org/tabs/search/podcasts/34124 Subscribe to the Wretched YouTube channel for more discussions of tough theological issues, Christian commentary on current events, and more (we might even make you laugh): https://www.youtube.com/@WretchedNetwork Subscribe to Fortis Institute for more original, sound content: https://www.youtube.com/@Fortis.Institute ENJOY FULL WRETCHED EPISODES: https://fortisplus.org VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://fortisinstitute.org SUPPORT WRETCHED: https://fortisinstitute.org/donate FACEBOOK: Wretched: https://facebook.com/wretchednetwork X: Wretched: https://x.com/wretchednetwork Todd Friel: https://x.com/toddfriel INSTAGRAM: Wretched: https://instagram.com/wretched.network

A clip of someone rapping in tongues raises an important question: is this biblical worship or manufactured excitement? Todd compares it to what Scripture actually teaches. Listen to Wretched Radio with Todd Friel on your favorite podcast platform: • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wretched-radio-with-todd-friel/id1292370916 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GjiX6d3he9TD4tPqmS77W • Or with a free Fortis+ account here: https://fortisplus.org/tabs/search/podcasts/34124 Subscribe to the Wretched YouTube channel for more discussions of tough theological issues, Christian commentary on current events, and more (we might even make you laugh): https://www.youtube.com/@WretchedNetwork Subscribe to Fortis Institute for more original, sound content: https://www.youtube.com/@Fortis.Institute ENJOY FULL WRETCHED EPISODES: https://fortisplus.org VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://fortisinstitute.org SUPPORT WRETCHED: https://fortisinstitute.org/donate FACEBOOK: Wretched: https://facebook.com/wretchednetwork X: Wretched: https://x.com/wretchednetwork Todd Friel: https://x.com/toddfriel INSTAGRAM: Wretched: https://instagram.com/wretched.network

PRE-ORDER NOW: https://fortisinstitute.org/King Does your walk with God only consist of Sunday morning church services and occasional prayers, but nothing more? Today Todd Friel unpacks some of the key themes in his new book "Go Serve Your King," which helps believers live an integrated, 24/7 Christian life. Listen to Wretched Radio with Todd Friel on your favorite podcast platform: • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wretched-radio-with-todd-friel/id1292370916 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GjiX6d3he9TD4tPqmS77W • Or with a free Fortis+ account here: https://fortisplus.org/tabs/search/podcasts/34124 Subscribe to the Wretched YouTube channel for more discussions of tough theological issues, Christian commentary on current events, and more (we might even make you laugh): https://www.youtube.com/@WretchedNetwork Subscribe to Fortis Institute for more original, sound content: https://www.youtube.com/@Fortis.Institute ENJOY FULL WRETCHED EPISODES: https://fortisplus.org VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://fortisinstitute.org SUPPORT WRETCHED: https://fortisinstitute.org/donate FACEBOOK: Wretched: https://facebook.com/wretchednetwork X: Wretched: https://x.com/wretchednetwork Todd Friel: https://x.com/toddfriel INSTAGRAM: Wretched: https://instagram.com/wretched.network

A DSA co-chair is asked directly about abolishing the Senate, ICE, borders, prisons, and more—and repeatedly says yes. Todd warns that Americans may laugh at ideas like these now, but socialism is gaining ground. Listen to Wretched Radio with Todd Friel on your favorite podcast platform: • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wretched-radio-with-todd-friel/id1292370916 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GjiX6d3he9TD4tPqmS77W • Or with a free Fortis+ account here: https://fortisplus.org/tabs/search/podcasts/34124 Subscribe to the Wretched YouTube channel for more discussions of tough theological issues, Christian commentary on current events, and more (we might even make you laugh): https://www.youtube.com/@WretchedNetwork Subscribe to Fortis Institute for more original, sound content: https://www.youtube.com/@Fortis.Institute ENJOY FULL WRETCHED EPISODES: https://fortisplus.org VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://fortisinstitute.org SUPPORT WRETCHED: https://fortisinstitute.org/donate FACEBOOK: Wretched: https://facebook.com/wretchednetwork X: Wretched: https://x.com/wretchednetwork Todd Friel: https://x.com/toddfriel INSTAGRAM: Wretched: https://instagram.com/wretched.network

Can Jesus be your Savior without being your Lord? Todd examines what Scripture says about repentance, faith, and submitting to Christ. Listen to Wretched Radio with Todd Friel on your favorite podcast platform: • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wretched-radio-with-todd-friel/id1292370916 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GjiX6d3he9TD4tPqmS77W • Or with a free Fortis+ account here: https://fortisplus.org/tabs/search/podcasts/34124 Subscribe to the Wretched YouTube channel for more discussions of tough theological issues, Christian commentary on current events, and more (we might even make you laugh): https://www.youtube.com/@WretchedNetwork Subscribe to Fortis Institute for more original, sound content: https://www.youtube.com/@Fortis.Institute ENJOY FULL WRETCHED EPISODES: https://fortisplus.org VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://fortisinstitute.org SUPPORT WRETCHED: https://fortisinstitute.org/donate FACEBOOK: Wretched: https://facebook.com/wretchednetwork X: Wretched: https://x.com/wretchednetwork Todd Friel: https://x.com/toddfriel INSTAGRAM: Wretched: https://instagram.com/wretched.network

Modern preaching has a problem, and one Puritan saw it coming centuries ago. Todd Friel breaks down what real, biblical preaching is supposed to sound like, using John the Baptist as the example, and asks whether today's churches have quietly swapped it out for something “safer.”  Listen to Wretched Radio with Todd Friel on your favorite podcast platform: • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wretched-radio-with-todd-friel/id1292370916 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GjiX6d3he9TD4tPqmS77W • Or with a free Fortis+ account here: https://fortisplus.org/tabs/search/podcasts/34124 Subscribe to the Wretched YouTube channel for more discussions of tough theological issues, Christian commentary on current events, and more (we might even make you laugh): https://www.youtube.com/@WretchedNetwork Subscribe to Fortis Institute for more original, sound content: https://www.youtube.com/@Fortis.Institute ENJOY FULL WRETCHED EPISODES: https://fortisplus.org VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://fortisinstitute.org SUPPORT WRETCHED: https://fortisinstitute.org/donate FACEBOOK: Wretched: https://facebook.com/wretchednetwork X: Wretched: https://x.com/wretchednetwork Todd Friel: https://x.com/toddfriel INSTAGRAM: Wretched: https://instagram.com/wretched.network

Catholic clergy in Sicily publicly venerated what is believed to be the skull of Saint Agatha. Todd explains why the practice should deeply concern Christians. Listen to Wretched Radio with Todd Friel on your favorite podcast platform: • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wretched-radio-with-todd-friel/id1292370916 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GjiX6d3he9TD4tPqmS77W • Or with a free Fortis+ account here: https://fortisplus.org/tabs/search/podcasts/34124 Subscribe to the Wretched YouTube channel for more discussions of tough theological issues, Christian commentary on current events, and more (we might even make you laugh): https://www.youtube.com/@WretchedNetwork Subscribe to Fortis Institute for more original, sound content: https://www.youtube.com/@Fortis.Institute ENJOY FULL WRETCHED EPISODES: https://fortisplus.org VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://fortisinstitute.org SUPPORT WRETCHED: https://fortisinstitute.org/donate FACEBOOK: Wretched: https://facebook.com/wretchednetwork X: Wretched: https://x.com/wretchednetwork Todd Friel: https://x.com/toddfriel INSTAGRAM: Wretched: https://instagram.com/wretched.network

A coffee shop kicked out a pro-life group—and Todd says the owner had the right to do it. His reasoning may surprise you. Listen to Wretched Radio with Todd Friel on your favorite podcast platform: • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wretched-radio-with-todd-friel/id1292370916 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GjiX6d3he9TD4tPqmS77W • Or with a free Fortis+ account here: https://fortisplus.org/tabs/search/podcasts/34124 Subscribe to the Wretched YouTube channel for more discussions of tough theological issues, Christian commentary on current events, and more (we might even make you laugh): https://www.youtube.com/@WretchedNetwork Subscribe to Fortis Institute for more original, sound content: https://www.youtube.com/@Fortis.Institute ENJOY FULL WRETCHED EPISODES: https://fortisplus.org VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://fortisinstitute.org SUPPORT WRETCHED: https://fortisinstitute.org/donate FACEBOOK: Wretched: https://facebook.com/wretchednetwork X: Wretched: https://x.com/wretchednetwork Todd Friel: https://x.com/toddfriel INSTAGRAM: Wretched: https://instagram.com/wretched.network

Can Protestants answer these three questions about the book of Hebrews? Todd responds by explaining how the early church recognized the biblical canon. Listen to Wretched Radio with Todd Friel on your favorite podcast platform: • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wretched-radio-with-todd-friel/id1292370916 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GjiX6d3he9TD4tPqmS77W • Or with a free Fortis+ account here: https://fortisplus.org/tabs/search/podcasts/34124 Subscribe to the Wretched YouTube channel for more discussions of tough theological issues, Christian commentary on current events, and more (we might even make you laugh): https://www.youtube.com/@WretchedNetwork Subscribe to Fortis Institute for more original, sound content: https://www.youtube.com/@Fortis.Institute ENJOY FULL WRETCHED EPISODES: https://fortisplus.org VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://fortisinstitute.org SUPPORT WRETCHED: https://fortisinstitute.org/donate FACEBOOK: Wretched: https://facebook.com/wretchednetwork X: Wretched: https://x.com/wretchednetwork Todd Friel: https://x.com/toddfriel INSTAGRAM: Wretched: https://instagram.com/wretched.network

Todd Friel sits down with Libby Glosson to discuss the issue of increasing porn consumption among women. They break down why women are watching more porn, what’s really driving the sin, how to actually fight it, and more. Listen to Wretched Radio with Todd Friel on your favorite podcast platform: • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wretched-radio-with-todd-friel/id1292370916 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GjiX6d3he9TD4tPqmS77W • Or with a free Fortis+ account here: https://fortisplus.org/tabs/search/podcasts/34124 Subscribe to the Wretched YouTube channel for more discussions of tough theological issues, Christian commentary on current events, and more (we might even make you laugh): https://www.youtube.com/@WretchedNetwork Subscribe to Fortis Institute for more original, sound content: https://www.youtube.com/@Fortis.Institute ENJOY FULL WRETCHED EPISODES: https://fortisplus.org VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://fortisinstitute.org SUPPORT WRETCHED: https://fortisinstitute.org/donate FACEBOOK: Wretched: https://facebook.com/wretchednetwork X: Wretched: https://x.com/wretchednetwork Todd Friel: https://x.com/toddfriel INSTAGRAM: Wretched: https://instagram.com/wretched.network

Bethel Church publicly declared that racism was over through a symbolic ceremony on stage. Todd explains why this isn't biblical authority—and why Christians should think carefully about supporting ministries that teach these practices. Listen to Wretched Radio with Todd Friel on your favorite podcast platform: • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wretched-radio-with-todd-friel/id1292370916 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GjiX6d3he9TD4tPqmS77W • Or with a free Fortis+ account here: https://fortisplus.org/tabs/search/podcasts/34124 Subscribe to the Wretched YouTube channel for more discussions of tough theological issues, Christian commentary on current events, and more (we might even make you laugh): https://www.youtube.com/@WretchedNetwork Subscribe to Fortis Institute for more original, sound content: https://www.youtube.com/@Fortis.Institute ENJOY FULL WRETCHED EPISODES: https://fortisplus.org VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://fortisinstitute.org SUPPORT WRETCHED: https://fortisinstitute.org/donate FACEBOOK: Wretched: https://facebook.com/wretchednetwork X: Wretched: https://x.com/wretchednetwork Todd Friel: https://x.com/toddfriel INSTAGRAM: Wretched: https://instagram.com/wretched.network

Amanda Grace finds prophetic meaning in numbers and patterns, but Todd explains why this approach has more in common with numerology than biblical interpretation. Listen to Wretched Radio with Todd Friel on your favorite podcast platform: • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wretched-radio-with-todd-friel/id1292370916 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GjiX6d3he9TD4tPqmS77W • Or with a free Fortis+ account here: https://fortisplus.org/tabs/search/podcasts/34124 Subscribe to the Wretched YouTube channel for more discussions of tough theological issues, Christian commentary on current events, and more (we might even make you laugh): https://www.youtube.com/@WretchedNetwork Subscribe to Fortis Institute for more original, sound content: https://www.youtube.com/@Fortis.Institute ENJOY FULL WRETCHED EPISODES: https://fortisplus.org VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://fortisinstitute.org SUPPORT WRETCHED: https://fortisinstitute.org/donate FACEBOOK: Wretched: https://facebook.com/wretchednetwork X: Wretched: https://x.com/wretchednetwork Todd Friel: https://x.com/toddfriel INSTAGRAM: Wretched: https://instagram.com/wretched.network

Todd Friel reacts to "The Return of the Shack" — the highly anticipated sequel to possibly the worst “Christian” book ever written. Todd breaks down why every Christian needs to think twice before picking this one up. Listen to Wretched Radio with Todd Friel on your favorite podcast platform: • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wretched-radio-with-todd-friel/id1292370916 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GjiX6d3he9TD4tPqmS77W • Or with a free Fortis+ account here: https://fortisplus.org/tabs/search/podcasts/34124 Subscribe to the Wretched YouTube channel for more discussions of tough theological issues, Christian commentary on current events, and more (we might even make you laugh): https://www.youtube.com/@WretchedNetwork Subscribe to Fortis Institute for more original, sound content: https://www.youtube.com/@Fortis.Institute ENJOY FULL WRETCHED EPISODES: https://fortisplus.org VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://fortisinstitute.org SUPPORT WRETCHED: https://fortisinstitute.org/donate FACEBOOK: Wretched: https://facebook.com/wretchednetwork X: Wretched: https://x.com/wretchednetwork Todd Friel: https://x.com/toddfriel INSTAGRAM: Wretched: https://instagram.com/wretched.network

A grandfather refuses to participate in a drag queen dance competition and walks away. Todd applauds his refusal to go along with it, but says Christians should go one step further. Listen to Wretched Radio with Todd Friel on your favorite podcast platform: • Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wretched-radio-with-todd-friel/id1292370916 • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5GjiX6d3he9TD4tPqmS77W • Or with a free Fortis+ account here: https://fortisplus.org/tabs/search/podcasts/34124 Subscribe to the Wretched YouTube channel for more discussions of tough theological issues, Christian commentary on current events, and more (we might even make you laugh): https://www.youtube.com/@WretchedNetwork Subscribe to Fortis Institute for more original, sound content: https://www.youtube.com/@Fortis.Institute ENJOY FULL WRETCHED EPISODES: https://fortisplus.org VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://fortisinstitute.org SUPPORT WRETCHED: https://fortisinstitute.org/donate FACEBOOK: Wretched: https://facebook.com/wretchednetwork X: Wretched: https://x.com/wretchednetwork Todd Friel: https://x.com/toddfriel INSTAGRAM: Wretched: https://instagram.com/wretched.network