Trump’s Jesus Pic, The View, & Raising Hands In Worship?

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Fortis Institute

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.8 • 3.2K Ratings

🗓️ 16 April 2026

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Segment 1 • A viral image sparks outrage—was it harmless, or something far more serious? • What should Christians actually do when a public figure appears to mock God? • Media figures responded to the president’s meme in various ways… some got it right, some not so much. Segment 2 • Shows like The View shape how people think about truth—even though it is not attached to reality. • Joy Behar claims Jesus never said He was the Messiah. She must not be familiar with her Bible. • Why do cultural voices speak confidently on theology while being completely uninformed? Segment 3 • A major Christian creator affirms Mormons—they may be sincere, but they’re wrong. • AI “Jesus” offers comfort for $1.99/minute. Is this more entertainment than theology? • Is there ever a just, God-blessed reason to declare war? Segment 4 • Todd’s not turning charismatic, but wants to talk about a church practice that might make you uncomfortable. • Hand-raising in worship has historical precedent. • It’s okay for our emotions and feelings to be expressed in worship. How do we do this in an orderly fashion? ___ 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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