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Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

BIBLICAL COUNSELING IN CRISIS! WHY THE SUFFICIENCY OF SCRIPTURE IS UNDER FIRE

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Fortis Institute

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.8 • 3.2K Ratings

🗓️ 10 December 2024

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

Segment 1: • Biblical Unity at Stake: Jesus calls for unity, but the sufficiency of Scripture in counseling is being challenged. • Common Grace vs. Biblical Authority: Should secular techniques, like “clinically informed” methods, influence Christian counseling? • Why This Matters: The Bible is sufficient—do we need anything else to address emotional struggles? Segment 2: • The Divide: Some biblical counselors disagree on whether secular techniques can coexist with Scripture. • Heretics or Differences of Opinion?: How should we view those who reject the sufficiency statement? • Practical Help: Is snapping a rubber band or practicing yoga biblically valid for someone struggling with depression? Segment 3: • Biblical Counseling’s Core: Secular psychology sees people through a lens opposed to biblical truth—can it really help? • Common Grace Explained: Secular techniques may offer symptom relief, but true healing comes from God’s Word. • The Takeaway: The Bible provides authoritative, life-changing answers that surpass human wisdom. Segment 4: • Family Dynamics: Forgiving your parents and being a great child can change the atmosphere in your home. • A Merry Christmas Reset: Skip “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer” and embrace the majesty of Handel’s Messiah. • What’s in it for You: Worship music like Messiah elevates your spirit, bringing joy and peace to the season. ___ 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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0:00.0

Richard Radio begins in three, two, one.

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I identify as a transgender woman.

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I identify as a straight transgender female.

0:11.0

There is no such thing as transgender.

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You're either XX or XY.

0:17.0

But honestly, I don't really identify as human.

0:20.0

I'm tired of being humanized for the comfort of other people.

0:22.5

God made man, male, and female.

0:26.8

That is determined genetically.

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That is physiology.

0:31.0

That is science.

0:32.4

That is reality.

0:33.5

It's time for Wretched Radio with Todd Freel.

0:36.9

Storms of Bruin.

0:38.2

Yeah, that was my impression of the Wizard of Oz.

0:40.5

Not that I watch a movie with a witch in it.

0:44.8

This is Rretched Radio.

0:46.6

Is it possible?

0:48.0

Uh-oh.

0:48.7

This is not a skirmish that should make us jump for joy.

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Although there are many on the internet who do jump for

0:55.0

joy when it comes to any sort of intramural skirmish, we love those house fights. And we shouldn't.

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