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Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

IS CHRISTIANITY ‘TOO FEMININE’? RETHINKING FAITH AND MASCULINITY

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Fortis Institute

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.83.2K Ratings

🗓️ 13 November 2024

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd Friel is at Georgia Tech to talk with students about faith and masculinity, doubt, and pluralism. Segment 1: • Men and Faith: Todd tackles the perception that church is “too feminine,” encouraging men to deeply commit to God’s word. • Cultural Expectations of Masculinity: Why are some traits linked with masculinity and where does faith align or diverge from cultural norms? • Godly Masculinity Defined: Todd examines the distinct, God-designed traits of a man that set him apart for a purpose. Segment 2: • From Faith to Doubt: A “kind of atheist” student from a Christian background shares how science and peer influence pulled him away from faith. • Challenge of Good vs. Evil: Todd explores the student’s struggle with Christianity’s moral framework, using the Ten Commandments as a foundation. • Sin and Salvation: A thought-provoking discussion on why Christianity’s message of sin and redemption may be hard but essential to grasp. Segment 3: • Questioning Salvation: A self-identified Baptist grapples with certainty about his salvation and understanding of repentance. • Need for Relationship: Emphasizing that faith isn’t just belief; it’s a relationship with Jesus grounded in understanding and repentance. • Ten Commandments as Guide: Using the Commandments to discuss what a true commitment to faith looks like. Segment 4: • Faith or Flexibility? Todd talks with students who identify as “Christian but non-religious” or hold a postmodern view on faith. • Exclusivity of Christianity: Todd challenges the relativist mindset, emphasizing Christianity’s unique and exclusive claims about salvation. • Exploring Core Beliefs: Encouraging students to seek a full understanding of Christianity’s core tenets and its distinctive message. ___ 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

Ritchin Radio begins in three, two, one.

0:08.7

If there's one common thread, it might be that men perceive church is too feminine.

0:13.1

We have to be aggressive in the world when it's appropriate.

0:16.1

We are warriors.

0:17.0

One, two, three, warriors!

0:18.8

You are a real man when you commit to study God's word, and you commit to being conformed and transformed into the image of Jesus Christ.

0:27.1

That's the biblical perspective on being a man.

0:30.7

It's time for Wretched Radio with Todd Freel.

0:34.3

Well, it is Witness Wednesday at Georgia Tech.

0:37.2

Okay, I'm going to ask this kid something.

0:39.1

We'll see if I'm just dopey.

0:40.5

Young man, I got a question for you on the radio.

0:42.6

All right.

0:43.4

Where are you from?

0:44.4

Uh, Drew Tech?

0:45.4

Yeah, I know.

0:45.9

Oh, Marietta.

0:47.1

Okay, your nationality.

0:48.2

You look like you're Chinese, Korean.

0:50.0

Okay, so you're Taiwanese. Now, there are about four or five guys who looked like they were from the East,

0:55.3

and you're all smoking cigarettes.

0:58.1

And I couldn't help but observe.

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