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Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 25, 2026 · 54 min
It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd Friel is on campus at The University of Georgia where he meets two students who are willing to talk about their religious beliefs. What will happen when their own conscience says “you’re guilty”? The tension…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Mar 25, 2026 · 58 min
Greg talks to Jon Noyes about his new YouTube project, Noyes on the Streets, where he has conversations about spiritual and ethical topics with people in public places and then breaks them down for viewers and gives tips on how to make…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 24, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • James Talarico preaches his version of Easter. • Confusion over gender, truth, and identity - it’s not compassion, it’s rebellion. • A “Christian” argument for progressive ideology—what happens when Scripture gets…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 23, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • A viral near-death story claims 18 days in heaven… • If someone “comes back” with a message, is it new revelation—or a subtle attack on biblical authority? • The real question is why so many are drawn to these stories of…
Mar 23, 2026 · 22 min
Questions about how to respond to the criticism that Christianity is narrow-minded and dangerous, and what to say to someone who thinks Christianity is a cult. How would you respond to the criticism that Christianity is narrow-minded and…
Mar 22, 2026 · 1h 8m
Did Adam and Eve really exist — and does it actually matter for the gospel? In this episode, we continue our exploration of origins, tackling some of the most controversial questions Christians are asking today. From theistic evolution to…
Mar 20, 2026
Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 – Intro 1. 0:16 {James Talarico & the Gospel of Thomas} Can you offer your thoughts on James Talarico and his teaching relating to the Gospel of Thomas? 2. 28:58 {Converting from Judaism} I’m…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 20, 2026 · 54 min
It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • Received an email from James, who asked the question last week concerning the difference in the Quran and the Old Testament, where God directs His people to kill…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Mar 20, 2026 · 58 min
Greg answers questions about apologetics resources for young children, the fate of people who never heard the gospel, catering to those who have been historically marginalized, reconciling Romans 3 with the idea that those who seek God…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 19, 2026 · 54 min
Today on Wretched Radio, we listen in to a recent breakout session from the Shepherds Conference, where Phil Johnson addresses the growing push to redefine hell. Annihilationism may sound more reasonable—even more compassionate—but does…
Mar 19, 2026 · 1h 5m
What if the real victims of marriage redefinition were never the adults—but the children? In this explosive conversation, Katie Faust joins me to talk about her bold new Greater Than Campaign and why it’s time for Christians to stop…
Mar 19, 2026 · 24 min
Questions about whether God’s primary object is to not be found, how one can say God doesn’t make mistakes if the percentage of Christians in the world is so low, and whether the fact that not everyone will be in Heaven is proof that God…
Mar 19, 2026 · 5 min
What does Scripture mean when it says that "the heavens declare the glory of God"? Today, W. Robert Godfrey reflects on this phrase from the Psalms and considers how creation testifies to God's glory and righteousness. Read the…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 18, 2026 · 54 min
It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd hits the streets of downtown Atlanta and talks with a Hare Krishna who believes all religions lead to God—and a college student who isn’t sure what to believe. Different views, same issue. What sounds…
Mar 18, 2026 · 11 min
Jesus warned that false teachers would come in sheep's clothing. How do you spot them? Pastor Adriel Sanchez explains four key markers: bad fruit, being soft on sin, rejecting authority, and distorting the gospel. PARTNER WITH US -…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Mar 18, 2026 · 58 min
Greg responds to the claim that there’s no proof for God, then he answers questions about whether the parables in Luke 12 indicate salvation can be lost, Sarah sending away Hagar, how sin moved from an angel to a tree, and what it means…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 17, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • Do you challenge someone’s salvation at the end of life? • Paul Washer presses John MacArthur with a soul-check instead of comfort—was it bold faithfulness or unnecessary tension? • You’ll be in that room someday—make sure…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 16, 2026 · 55 min
Segment 1 • Why are evangelicals so divided over modern-day Israel? Todd Friel and Albert Mohler break down the debate. • Tucker Carlson presses hard: Does Ted Cruz actually know what the Bible says about Israel—or are Christians misusing…
Mar 16, 2026 · 20 min
Questions about whether the fact that the truth about one’s age changes over time is an argument for relativism, and how to ground virtues like courage in objective reality without relying on circular definitions. I’ve heard truth doesn’t…
Mar 15, 2026 · 1h 6m
What happens when critical theory gets applied to disability? In this fascinating conversation, Alisa sits down with Christian apologist Ela, known online as The DisApologist, who herself lives with a physical disability, to talk about…
Mar 13, 2026
Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 – Intro 1. 0:07 {The Meaning of “Jew”} When the New Testament uses the word “Jew,” who is it referring to? 2. 23:41 {Serving When We Don’t Want To} I know I’m supposed to serve, but to be…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 13, 2026 · 54 min
It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • Does scripture give parents any guidance on what they should use as an instrument of discipline for their children? - Anonymous • Last year, a woman came to our…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Mar 13, 2026 · 58 min
Greg talks to a caller about whether a church should formulate a specific position on Israel, reviews an AI article on reasons for and against converting to Christianity, and answers a question on whether people are confusing the idea of…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 12, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • The push to abandon church buildings for “first-century house churches”: admirable or misguided? • Did the early church reject formal worship spaces, like church buildings? • Old Testament and synagogue patterns challenge the…
Mar 12, 2026 · 24 min
Questions about what gives modern Christians confidence that they’ve inherited the Jews’ covenant with God if Scripture explicitly says it was with Israel and not the Gentile nations, and why the Jews were chosen. The covenant in…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 11, 2026 · 54 min
It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd stops by the University of Georgia to talk with - and evangelize to - a number of students. From talking with a psychology student about the reality of the soul, to investigating the claims of a member of the…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Mar 11, 2026 · 58 min
Greg talks about a clip from Wes Huff’s interview on Diary of a CEO and responds to objections to Hell, then he answers a question about whether ancient Greeks viewed their mythology the way we view Christianity now and people in the…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 10, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • Many progressive politicians quote the Bible while promoting theology that contradicts it. • There is a growing divide between “nice” public Christianity and actual biblical faithfulness. • When we evaluate leaders by…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 9, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • A Methodist “minister” quotes Matthew 25 completely out of context in a government hearing, and is called on it. • Scripture is often used as a political slogan instead of being read consistently. Context matters more than…
Mar 9, 2026 · 30 min
Questions about why there is no effort towards a neutral interpretation of Scripture that doesn’t take denominational preferences into account, and how so many people in different denominations that believe different things can all claim…
Mar 8, 2026 · 1h 1m
Christine Sneeringer joins me for a powerful and hope-filled conversation about trauma, identity, redemption, and the life-changing power of Christ. Christine shares her story of surviving years of sexual abuse, wrestling with deep…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 6, 2026 · 55 min
It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • Does scripture give us any specific details about the timeline of Christ’s return? - Dylan • We rightly hear a lot about the demonic influence upon the world - but…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Mar 6, 2026 · 58 min
Greg talks about an argument atheist Michael Ruse made for people to be “moral” even though there are no grounds for being good, then he answers questions about Frank Turek’s claim that the Calvinist God is like Allah, and whether the…
Mar 6, 2026 · 1h 27m
Today we’re continuing our conversation about theistic evolution and the theological implications of how we think about origins. In this episode, Dr. JT Bridges helps us untangle what people actually mean when they say “evolution,”…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 5, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • Todd Friel steps into the heated divide between pro-lifers and abolitionists, asking why two groups who both want abortion abolished are so adversarial. • The controversy in Tennessee legislation raises a provocative question:…
Mar 5, 2026
Dear followers of Che Ahn, I am doing this for you more than for anyone else. I hope you heed this warning and protect yourselves. My video on Shawn Bolz with important background info for this video is HERE. Ron Cantor’s videos on Che…
Mar 5, 2026 · 22 min
Questions about how one person could trust another person on the topic of God, how STR obtained information about God that others haven’t obtained, and whether God only matters for the purpose of the afterlife. How could one person trust…
Mar 5, 2026 · 5 min
How do we understand the role of Sunday worship in the Christian life? Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on the nature of the church and what Scripture teaches about gathering together as Christ's people. Read the transcript:…
The Briefing with Albert Mohler
Mar 5, 2026 · 25 min
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses that the son of Ayatollah Khamanei might be Iran’s next leader, the influence of emotions on…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 4, 2026 · 55 min
It’s Witness Wednesday! Join Todd Friel on campus at Kennesaw State University to discuss Jesus Christ, His gospel and THE truth - not my truth, or your truth, but the truth - Jesus Christ himself. Prepare to be challenged and encouraged…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Mar 4, 2026 · 58 min
Greg responds to the charge that God is a bad father, then he answers a question from a caller about why we have to go through sanctification when people who die shortly after salvation are immediately glorified. Topics: Commentary: Is…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 3, 2026 · 55 min
Segment 1 • A coalition of liberal theologians claims democracy is collapsing and urges Christians to “resist”. • Todd unpacks the irony of condemning “Christian nationalism” while using faith to pressure government policy. • The…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 2, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • The Bible is sufficient to build a “theology of eating” even without modern labels like anorexia. • Eating disorders are less “body problems” and more heart + identity problems. • A young woman’s, Katie’s, diary is introduced…
Mar 2, 2026 · 25 min
Questions about responding to an LGBTQ person who says he feels good about who he is, and whether—since we all have sin in our life we don’t consider to be sinful—a practicing homosexual can be born again as long as he sincerely believes…
Mar 1, 2026 · 1h 42m
Today’s episode tackles a topic I’ve wanted to explore for years: the age of the earth and what Christians should really believe about origins. Is the earth young? Is it old? Did God use evolutionary mechanisms to bring about life as we…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Feb 27, 2026 · 54 min
It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • I’ve been to several weddings where the groom and bride alone partake in communion. Is this appropriate? - Anonymous • Does the Bible speak to Christians taking…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Feb 27, 2026 · 58 min
Greg argues for the A-theory of time, then he answers questions about whether God did something in the absence of time, how God can know what will happen in an A-theory of time, Greg’s take on church membership, and pastors using other…
Feb 26, 2026 · 1h 12m
If you're going to send your kids or grandkids to university, you need to understand what’s happening there. Because if you don’t, you may be paying for the apostasy of your own children. That’s not hyperbole. That’s the sobering reality…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Feb 26, 2026 · 55 min
Segment 1 • A new TV series promises a “fresh take” on biblical women—what happens when imagination fills in what God didn’t reveal? • Why dramatizing Sarah and Hagar’s “inner journeys” may subtly rewrite sin, surrogacy, and obedience. •…
Feb 26, 2026 · 21 min
Questions about whether or not God hears and answers the prayers of non-believers, and thoughts about a church sign that reads (as if from God), “Just love everyone. I'll sort them out later.” Does God hear non-believers’ prayers, and if…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Feb 25, 2026 · 54 min
It’s Witness Wednesday! Students at Georgia Tech have their worldviews tested as Todd Friel brings the biblical Christian faith to bear on issues like the afterlife, morality, our conscience, and our ultimate hope. Have you ever wondered…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Feb 25, 2026 · 58 min
Greg explains a three-point response to the problem of evil, then he talks to callers about a strategic question to ask someone who doesn’t trust the Bible because he thinks anything touched by man has been tainted, and whether Acts…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Feb 24, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • Are we re-labeling Genesis because we’re embarrassed in front of “the smart people”? • If miracles after Genesis 11 are literal, then creation and the flood can be too. • Is “mytho-history” careful scholarship—or circular…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Feb 23, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • Why Peter’s command to “be holy” feels crushing—and why that reaction might expose a deeper misunderstanding. • Holiness reframed: not a killjoy command, but the pathway to joy, assurance, and deep fellowship with God. • The…
Feb 23, 2026
Chris Reed should have been stopped long before he preyed on women and terrorized people with fake prophecy. But Cover-up Culture is what it is. 0:00 Intro 2:17 Bill Johnson did it again 24:51 The Rise of Chris Reed 35:15 Seducing Women…
Feb 23, 2026 · 30 min
Questions about the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives, advice for someone who believes in God intellectually but struggles to understand how to have a “personal relationship” with him, and resources other than Greg’s that teach the…
Feb 22, 2026 · 1h 17m
In a “can’t we all just agree to disagree?” age, how do Christians know which doctrines are worth dividing over—and which ones faithful believers can disagree about in good conscience? The New Testament repeatedly warns that false…
Feb 20, 2026
Join live to ask a question https://BibleThinker.org Today’s Time Stamps: 0:00 – Intro 1. 0:13 {Man of God Syndrome?} What is “Man of God Syndrome”? Responding to At Boshoff’s message. 2. 43:05 {False Teachings & Family Conflict} My…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Feb 20, 2026 · 55 min
It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • Todd receives a small correction on the population of Chattanooga. • What advice would you give me, a teenager, who is trying to help a friend through depression? -…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Feb 20, 2026 · 58 min
Greg answers questions about how to dive into controversial conversations in a sensible way, the proper way of doing missions, whether boxing can be enjoyed to the glory of God, the line between temptation and sin, and whether Luke…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Feb 19, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • A popular teaching claims Christians become “little gods”—but what does Scripture actually say? • Todd exposes how modern theology elevates man while diminishing God’s exclusive glory. • Why confusing your created nature with…
Feb 19, 2026 · 21 min
Questions about why it’s necessary to believe Jesus is God, whether belief in the Trinity is required for salvation, and why one has to believe in the Trinity if the words “Trinity,” “God the Son,” and “God the Holy Spirit” aren’t in the…
Feb 19, 2026 · 5 min
What does Jesus mean when He promises, "Where two or three are gathered in My name, there I am among them"? Today, Joel Kim examines this often-quoted passage from Matthew 18, considering its context and significance for the life of the…
The Briefing with Albert Mohler
Feb 19, 2026 · 26 min
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:14 – 12:26) A.I. Chatbots are Sociopaths? Christians Must Keep Categories Straight Why AI Chatbots Can’t Be Trusted for Financial Advice:…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Feb 18, 2026 · 54 min
It’s Witness Wednesday! Join Todd as he goes back to his home-state of Minnesota to conduct real-life, on-the-street interviews and have gospel conversations with a number of people coming from different backgrounds and worldviews. From…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Feb 18, 2026 · 58 min
Greg talks about the “continental divide” in worldviews, then he answers questions about a possible interpretation of Matthew 18:7–9, how to explain the sovereignty of God when a surgeon’s choice leads to someone’s death, and how a…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Feb 17, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • What would your approach be if you were invited into a secular philosophy class? • A real-world evangelism encounter reveals the unexpected “prerequisite” for understanding truth. • Focusing on cultural debates might feel…
Feb 17, 2026
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Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Feb 16, 2026 · 55 min
Segment 1 • How Oprah has contributed to the disintegration of the family. • A bestselling self-help movement is convincing millions to cut off their parents in the name of “freedom”—and it’s reshaping families everywhere. • The explosive…
Feb 16, 2026 · 24 min
Questions about how we can know who is teaching the same gospel Paul taught, and whether or not Jeremiah 1:5 supports the idea that we pre-existed in a spiritual form. With so many divergent traditions, how can we know who is teaching the…
Feb 15, 2026 · 47 min
When Jeff and Cat Leopard learned their daughter Adelyne had Trisomy 18, they were told she was “incompatible with life,” pressured to terminate, and given a countdown on a calendar. Instead, as Christians who believe every human being is…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Feb 13, 2026 · 54 min
It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. SEGMENT 1 • How can I grow in my affections and feelings toward God, and not just head-knowledge? - Lauren SEGMENT 2 • Can true forgiveness only occur when the at-fault person…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Feb 13, 2026 · 58 min
Greg explains that waiting is a normal part of the Christian life, then he answers questions about prophetic words, having a peace about prodigal family members, what makes marriage legitimate, attending baptisms at liberal churches,…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Feb 12, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • You’ve been told the Crusades were greedy Christian land-grabs—but what if the real history completely flips that narrative? • Discover the uncomfortable facts most textbooks skip—including who actually controlled the Middle…
Feb 12, 2026 · 56 min
In this jam-packed (and super practical) conversation, I sits down with Elizabeth Urbanowicz, founder of Foundation Worldview, to tackle “the talk” for kids ages 4–10—without the awkwardness, the shame, or the purity-culture baggage.…
Feb 12, 2026 · 21 min
Questions about Greg placing his faith in his personal assessment of which truth claims best match reality rather than in the revelation of God in Jesus and a personal encounter with the Spirit, and how to fight thoughts that God isn’t…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Feb 11, 2026 · 55 min
It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd heads back to campus at Georgia Tech to discuss faith, morality, and Jesus himself with several real-life students. Whatever the topic, whoever the student, the question stays the same: is Jesus who He says He…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Feb 11, 2026 · 58 min
Greg talks about how House of David and The Most Reluctant Convert bring elements of those historical accounts to light, then he answers questions about the consequences of not attending a same-sex wedding and applying passages with…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Feb 10, 2026 · 55 min
Segment 1 • Is evangelicalism actually at a historic low—or on the brink of revival? • Past “golden ages” of evangelical influence actually collapsed faster than expected. • The real reason that faithful churches often do better without…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Feb 9, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • Massive cultural moments, like last night’s Superbowl, promise fulfillment but fade almost instantly. • The halftime show controversy shows us how our entertainment is driving moral numbness for our nation and world. • A sharp…
