IDOLS IN THE STADIUM: WHO’S REALLY WORTHY OF GLORY?

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Fortis Institute

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.8 • 3.2K Ratings

🗓️ 18 November 2024

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

Segment 1: • Shift Focus: Are we too consumed by politics, forgetting what truly matters in light of eternity? • Christ’s Example: Jesus submitted to laws He didn’t need to, to avoid stumbling others—eternity was His mission. • Takeaway: God’s interest is eternal and glorious—what are you preoccupied with? Segment 2: • Be the Touch: Jesus touched outcasts; we can do the same for isolated, hurting people today. • Modern "Lepers": Social media highlights millions feeling unseen—your compassion can transform lives. • Urgency: People are “dying” for connection. Your touch, interest, and kindness matter more than ever. Segment 3: • Spectacles of Worship: Are sports games replacing true worship? 90,000 people glorifying Georgia feels religious. • Reflection: Glory belongs to God, not football—are we more excited about church or a game? • Call to Action: Examine what truly holds your heart’s devotion. Segment 4: • Eternal Joy: Non-sinful fun should deepen our delight in God—live now as citizens of the New Earth. • Sports Betting Reality: A $35B industry disguised as fun but rooted in short-term risk and misconceptions. • Perspective Shift: What does your entertainment say about your priorities? Is it harmless or soul-costly? ___ 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	Ritchard Radio begins in three, two, one.
0:09.0	To convince a child to keep walking, try switching roles with them.
0:12.9	Let the child play the role of the parent.
0:15.0	They'll immediately do what you want them to do.
0:17.3	You are raising in your home, people that the Bible is very clear about their status.
0:20.9	They need to be converted. Not just a conformity of their behavior. They need a transforming encounter
0:26.2	with the gospel of Jesus Christ. That is the ultimate priority. It's time for Wretched Radio with
0:32.9	Todd Friel. Yo, Jimmy. Yes. I just annoyed myself. Yo, Jimmy! Yes. I just annoyed myself.
0:38.8	Yo, Jimmy!
0:40.3	Yes.
0:41.0	Do you happen to have anything that's of interest to evangelical Christians?
0:46.4	I'm just, I got nothing here for material.
0:49.9	Yeah, me either.
0:50.8	What are we going to do?
0:54.7	This is Wretched Radio.
0:57.6	That is the question of our hour.
1:01.4	What are we going to do?
1:05.9	The election, it consumed pretty much all of our collective attentions, did it not?
1:13.6	That we were focused on something that is indeed important, comma, but it's over.
1:21.9	So let's not even debate how important it is that Christians were involved in the political process and voting.
1:28.9	Something that we spoke about regularly. You got to vote. You have an opportunity. You should
1:34.9	take it. Believe me, Christians throughout the centuries would have been thrilled to vote.
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