Todd Friel emphasizes the importance of two main parenting commands from the Bible: instructing children and not provoking them to anger. He argues that the primary task of parenting is to guide children in God's Word, while also avoiding behaviors that frustrate them. Friel stresses that effecti...

Todd Friel explores the concept of "complete joy" in Christianity, contrasting it with superficial happiness and worldly pursuits that ultimately lead to misery. He warns against reducing Christian practices to mere duties, urging believers to find joy in their faith rather than seeing it as an o...

Todd Friel addresses the lack of understanding of the gospel in the evangelical community, emphasizing the importance of precision in presenting the true message of salvation, contrasting it with superficial pseudo-gospels. Through interviews with two young men, Jesse and Kirk, Friel highlights t...

Todd Friel introduces Paul Washer's "Ten Indictments Against the Church," warning that the forthcoming critiques may be difficult but necessary for church reform, emphasizing the importance of prayer and wisdom. The first five indictments focus on issues such as the denial of Scripture’s sufficie...

Todd Friel introduces the importance of biblical hermeneutics, outlining a four-step process—Observation, Interpretation, Principalization, and Application—to avoid misusing Scripture. He applies this method to often-misused verses like Jeremiah 29:11 and 2 Chronicles 7:14, emphasizing the need t...

Todd Friel introduces "Life Month" on Wretched, highlighting the pro-life resource "Life is Best" and emphasizing the scale of abortion in America through a powerful sound illustration. Scott Klusendorf argues that abortion is the intentional killing of a human fetus, presenting moral and scienti...

Todd Friel discusses the "fear of man," explaining how it causes people to prioritize others' opinions over God's and suggesting that overcoming it involves focusing on fearing God. He highlights cultural differences in how people respond to trouble, emphasizing the importance of community, espec...

Todd Friel shares a personal anecdote to emphasize the importance of remembering one's conversion experience, stressing that salvation is a significant event and that the key question is whether one is currently born again. He recounts witnessing to a woman at the Minnesota State Fair who believe...

Todd Friel addresses the importance of assurance in salvation, explaining that doubts are not from God but from the devil, who deceives Christians into questioning their salvation. He identifies common lies, such as focusing too much on sin, needing 100% assurance, and misunderstanding life circu...

Todd Friel discusses the importance of genuine regeneration and deep engagement with Scripture, critiquing superficial conversion practices and emphasizing that Jesus' grace is greater than any sin. He reviews Paul Washer’s ten indictments against the church, focusing on the need for true convers...