Episodes

  • Todd Interviews Adam Tyson: Kanye West, Gen Z & Christian Liberty

    Todd Interviews Adam Tyson: Kanye West, Gen Z & Christian Liberty
    Jul 2 2026
    Segment 1 • Adam Tyson shares what it was like spending time with Kanye West during his profession of faith. • Why does Adam have such a burden for reaching Gen Z men? • What stereotypes about young men are true, and how should Christians respond? Segment 2 • Why are so many young men struggling with fear, passivity, and a lack of purpose? • Has modern youth ministry unintentionally contributed to the problem? • What role should theology and expository preaching play in discipling the next generation? Segment 3 • Has expository preaching become too academic, or are churches missing biblical application? • What does faithful sermon preparation actually look like behind the scenes? • Why do illustrations matter, and how can pastors use them without overshadowing Scripture? Segment 4 • How should believers navigate disagreements over Christian liberty without dividing the church? • Is the Bible really sufficient to help people struggling with anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and other mental health challenges? • When should Christians seek medical care, and when should they seek biblical counseling? ___ 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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  • Do Mormons Worship the Same God? + Are People Basically Good?

    Do Mormons Worship the Same God? + Are People Basically Good?
    Jul 1 2026
    It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd takes the gospel to Georgia Tech and answers some of life's biggest questions. Segment 1 • A Mormon student insists Christians and Mormons worship the same God. Is that really true? • If your understanding of Jesus is wrong, can you still be saved? • Todd explains the crucial differences between the biblical gospel and Mormon theology. Segment 2 • A psychology student believes people are basically good. What does the Bible say? • Do the Ten Commandments still reveal our need for a Savior? • Why is understanding our sin essential before we can understand God's grace? Segment 3 • Can a good person ever be good enough for heaven? • Todd explains why every religion says "do," but Christianity says "done." • What does it really mean to repent and trust Christ alone for salvation? Segment 4 • A self-described Christian says, "I don't think you have to be a Christian to get to heaven." Is that biblical? • Why did Jesus have to die for sinners instead of simply forgiving them? • What is your true purpose in life, and how does the gospel answer the question, "Why are we here?" ___ 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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  • The PCA Takes a Stand on Christian Nationalism

    The PCA Takes a Stand on Christian Nationalism
    Jun 30 2026
    Segment 1 • Why the PCA's report on Christian nationalism deserves attention. • Should the government enforce Christian morality or protect religious liberty? • What changed between the Westminster Confession of 1646 and 1788, and why it still matters. Segment 2 • The PCA issues affirmations and denials on church, state, and political involvement. • Why the church's mission can never be replaced by politics. • The biblical response to kinism, racism, and divisive rhetoric. Segment 3 • Why the gospel must always take priority over political victories. • Practical advice for pastors navigating Christian nationalism in their churches. • What the PCA says about keeping difficult conversations centered on Christ. Segment 4 • The PCUSA stumbles over a vote on clergy monogamy. • James Talarico's controversial comments at the Texas Democratic Convention. • Why the PCA is warning Christians about anger, slander, and political tribalism. ___ 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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    55 mins
  • A Pastor Beats a Young Man + American Revival? + Dinosaurs in the Bible

    A Pastor Beats a Young Man + American Revival? + Dinosaurs in the Bible
    Jun 29 2026
    Segment 1 • Dr. Jason Lisle explains on his In the Beginning podcast how dinosaurs actually fit the Bible's timeline. • What surprising discoveries inside dinosaur fossils are challenging millions of years of evolutionary assumptions? • Could creatures like Behemoth and Leviathan actually describe dinosaurs? Segment 2 • Is America really experiencing a spiritual revival, or are the headlines overstating what's happening? • Why are more young people saying religion matters while fewer are actually attending church? • If people are becoming more open to faith, how should Christians respond? Segment 3 • Phil Johnson announces his retirement after more than four decades at Grace to You. What does his legacy teach about faithful ministry? • Is the church experiencing a changing of the guard as influential Christian leaders pass the baton? • Why should every Christian care more about their local church than celebrity ministries? Segment 4 • A pastor beat up a young man, then defended his actions from the pulpit using Scripture. Can the Bible really justify violence? • What does this incident reveal about the dangers of taking justice into our own hands? • What qualifications should every pastor meet before stepping into the pulpit? ___ 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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    55 mins
  • Mailbag Friday: Can We Trust the Bible? + Hitler vs. Mother Teresa + Sprinkling Baptism

    Mailbag Friday: Can We Trust the Bible? + Hitler vs. Mother Teresa + Sprinkling Baptism
    Jun 26 2026
    It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • Cademan: How can I help a friend trust that the Bible we have today is truly God's Word? Segment 2 • Anonymous: How can I grow in spiritual maturity? • Jonathan: Are unbelievers judged according to the amount of truth they rejected—and will people like Hitler and Mother Teresa receive the same punishment? • Alan: Should Christians belong to organizations like the Elks Lodge? Segment 3 • Anonymous: How can I encourage my husband to stop being late for church? • Anonymous: How can I biblically help my 10-year-old son who struggles with anxiety, obsessive thoughts, and possible OCD? Segment 4 • Rachel: Is baptism by sprinkling ever appropriate, and should someone baptized that way be accepted into church membership? • James: If a professing Christian commits suicide, does that mean they were never truly saved? ___ 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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  • James Talarico: A Christian Who Hates Christianity?

    James Talarico: A Christian Who Hates Christianity?
    Jun 25 2026
    Segment 1 • James Talarico calls himself "a Christian who hates Christianity." • Can you redefine Christianity and still call it biblical? • Why progressive theology is far more dangerous than progressive politics. Segment 2 • Can politics actually save America? • The surprising reason America is losing its shared identity. • Why the answer isn't legislation—it's something far deeper. Segment 3 • What declining support for Israel reveals about America's spiritual condition. • If you could rebuild a nation from scratch, where would you start? • Why Christians may be fighting the wrong battle. Segment 4 • What falling birth rates, marijuana, and homeschooling all have in common. • Why changing laws will never change hearts. • The one mission Jesus gave the Church that still changes cultures today. ___ 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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  • This Buddhist Student Had Never Heard the Gospel

    This Buddhist Student Had Never Heard the Gospel
    Jun 24 2026
    It’s Witness Wednesday! Segment 1 • Rex confidently says Jesus is Lord—but can he explain why someone should believe that? • What happens when personal testimony isn't enough to persuade a skeptic? • Todd helps Rex move from "Jesus changed my life" to the gospel message that actually saves. Segment 2 • Sean believes heaven and hell are real—but how can anyone know they're truly forgiven? • Can last rites, confession, or religious rituals clear a guilty conscience before God? • Todd and Sean compare Roman Catholicism and biblical Christianity on the question that matters most: How are sinners made right with God? Segment 3 • This Buddhist student has lived in America for two years—and has never heard the gospel. • If Buddhism brings peace and happiness, why would someone need Christianity? • Todd contrasts managing desires with solving humanity's deepest problem: guilt before a holy God. Segment 4 • Casey believes morality is doing what feels right—but who gets the final say on right and wrong? • Raised Southern Baptist, Casey knows church culture but doesn't understand the gospel. • Karma, evolution, religion, and the law of God collide in a conversation about truth, judgment, and forgiveness. ___ 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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  • TikTok Is Catechizing Your Kids + A Warning From Church History

    TikTok Is Catechizing Your Kids + A Warning From Church History
    Jun 23 2026
    Segment 1 • An update on Jimmy Hicks’ surgery recovery reveals an unexpected lesson about marriage, suffering, and seeing your spouse with fresh eyes. • Could one difficult season expose blessings in your family that you've been overlooking for years? • What happens when hardship becomes the very thing that deepens intimacy instead of destroying it? Segment 2 • Charlemagne’s attempt to spread Christianity through political power raises questions that Christians are still debating today. • What happens when the lines between church and state become blurry? • A look at history’s most famous examples of “Christian government” reveals consequences many believers never consider. Segment 3 • Are the scientific arguments for an ancient earth really as airtight as we've been told? • Dr. Jason Lisle challenges popular dating methods, dinosaur timelines, and assumptions about Earth's history. • What evidence causes some scientists to question long-held claims about millions and billions of years? Segment 4 • Why are teenagers risking their lives for TikTok fame—and is the real problem deeper than social media? • Todd contrasts modern youth ministry trends with the forgotten practice of catechizing children. • Could a stronger understanding of identity, sin, and the gospel help address the crisis facing today's generation? ___ 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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