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Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Celebrity Faith, Astronaut Tears, And Religious Confusion

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Fortis Institute

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.83.2K Ratings

🗓️ 28 April 2026

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

Segment 1 • Celebrity testimonies seem to be missing one element in particular. • Can you talk about Jesus, Bible study, and prayer… and still miss the actual gospel? • Certain popular phrases seem spiritual, but miss the mark. Segment 2 • What makes up a real conversion testimony? • The culture is always trying to replace concepts like “sin” and “repentance”. • Incomplete testimonies can create confusion about what salvation actually is. Clarity is always needed. Segment 3 • Why would an a-religious astronaut break down in tears at the sight of a cross? • Can creation itself convict someone of sin without a single sermon being preached? • Three unexpected ways people come under conviction—and why one is rarely used Segment 4 • Are major religious voices, like the Pope, blurring truth with other religions? • America, Israel, and misused Bible verses: are Christians applying promises that were never meant for them? • Israel, global religion, and cultural trends—how can we see the truth through all the distraction and lies? ___ 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

Prepare to go to the moon and a new kid's blood concert.

0:06.1

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0:15.5

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0:16.9

We are so grateful if you have not yet and you can.

0:22.2

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0:30.4

We want churches to be strengthened. We want to equip and help and support and encourage pastors.

0:37.2

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0:40.3

We want to find people who have never heard the gospel and proclaim great news to them.

0:44.9

And we would love it if you would partner with us in that endeavor.

0:48.7

If you'd be so kind, it's a matching gift campaign titled No Retreat. You can learn more at

0:52.8

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0:54.4

slash donate. Now, let's go to that concert.

1:03.2

Ritchin Radio begins in three, two, one. To convince a child to keep walking, try switching roles with them.

1:12.1

Let the child play the role of the parent.

1:14.2

They'll immediately do what you want them to do.

1:16.5

You are raising in your home, people that the Bible is very clear about their status.

1:20.1

They need to be converted.

1:21.8

Not just a conformity of their behavior.

1:23.5

They need a transforming encounter with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

1:27.3

That is the ultimate priority.

1:29.8

It's time for Wretched Radio with Tote Freel.

1:33.0

Do not be confused.

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