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Mar 26, 2026 · 6 min
Understanding the divide between America's Christian ideals and its history of slavery. __________ Applications for next year's class are now open, and you can learn more at colsonfellows.org.
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 25, 2026 · 54 min
It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd Friel is on campus at The University of Georgia where he meets two students who are willing to talk about their religious beliefs. What will happen when their own conscience says “you’re guilty”? The tension…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Mar 25, 2026 · 58 min
Greg talks to Jon Noyes about his new YouTube project, Noyes on the Streets, where he has conversations about spiritual and ethical topics with people in public places and then breaks them down for viewers and gives tips on how to make…
Mar 25, 2026 · 6 min
The truth matters, and it matters more than our tribe. __________ Join the movement by visiting colsoncenter.org/march.
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 24, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • James Talarico preaches his version of Easter. • Confusion over gender, truth, and identity - it’s not compassion, it’s rebellion. • A “Christian” argument for progressive ideology—what happens when Scripture gets…
Mar 24, 2026 · 5 min
The tragic legacy of the book, The Population Bomb. __________ Join us for our 2026 Rooted Educator Worldview Summit by visiting colsoneducators.org/rooted.
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 23, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • A viral near-death story claims 18 days in heaven… • If someone “comes back” with a message, is it new revelation—or a subtle attack on biblical authority? • The real question is why so many are drawn to these stories of…
Mar 23, 2026 · 22 min
Questions about how to respond to the criticism that Christianity is narrow-minded and dangerous, and what to say to someone who thinks Christianity is a cult. How would you respond to the criticism that Christianity is narrow-minded and…
Mar 23, 2026 · 5 min
We cannot know what God might do with our obedience. __________ Grab your ticket to CCNC before they sell out completely at colsonconference.org.
Mar 22, 2026 · 1h 8m
Did Adam and Eve really exist — and does it actually matter for the gospel? In this episode, we continue our exploration of origins, tackling some of the most controversial questions Christians are asking today. From theistic evolution to…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 20, 2026 · 54 min
It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • Received an email from James, who asked the question last week concerning the difference in the Quran and the Old Testament, where God directs His people to kill…
Mar 20, 2026 · 46 min
We talk with three Colson Fellows who share their experiences with the program and how they've used it later in their lives to live with clarity, confidence and courage. Segment 1 – What Attracts People to the Fellows Program Colson…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Mar 20, 2026 · 58 min
Greg answers questions about apologetics resources for young children, the fate of people who never heard the gospel, catering to those who have been historically marginalized, reconciling Romans 3 with the idea that those who seek God…
Mar 20, 2026 · 4 min
Key Scripture that pro-abortionists point to and why life in the womb wins every time. __________ Join us for our 2026 Rooted Educator Worldview Summit by visiting colsoneducators.org/rooted.
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 19, 2026 · 54 min
Today on Wretched Radio, we listen in to a recent breakout session from the Shepherds Conference, where Phil Johnson addresses the growing push to redefine hell. Annihilationism may sound more reasonable—even more compassionate—but does…
Mar 19, 2026 · 1h 5m
What if the real victims of marriage redefinition were never the adults—but the children? In this explosive conversation, Katie Faust joins me to talk about her bold new Greater Than Campaign and why it’s time for Christians to stop…
Mar 19, 2026 · 24 min
Questions about whether God’s primary object is to not be found, how one can say God doesn’t make mistakes if the percentage of Christians in the world is so low, and whether the fact that not everyone will be in Heaven is proof that God…
Mar 19, 2026 · 5 min
Human intelligence is far too complex to have happened by chance. __________ Access Truth Rising The Study for FREE by visiting colsoncenter.org/study.
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 18, 2026 · 54 min
It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd hits the streets of downtown Atlanta and talks with a Hare Krishna who believes all religions lead to God—and a college student who isn’t sure what to believe. Different views, same issue. What sounds…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Mar 18, 2026 · 58 min
Greg responds to the claim that there’s no proof for God, then he answers questions about whether the parables in Luke 12 indicate salvation can be lost, Sarah sending away Hagar, how sin moved from an angel to a tree, and what it means…
Mar 18, 2026 · 5 min
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, it is essential to reflect on the role of the Bible and Christianity in shaping the country. __________ Help us keep the Colson Fellows program affordable by visiting colsoncenter.org/march.
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 17, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • Do you challenge someone’s salvation at the end of life? • Paul Washer presses John MacArthur with a soul-check instead of comfort—was it bold faithfulness or unnecessary tension? • You’ll be in that room someday—make sure…
Mar 17, 2026 · 3 min
Of the thousands of green-clad parade-goers, marchers, and partiers today, few know about Patrick, the man for whom today's holiday is named. __________ Register for our Church Leadership Summit at colsoncenter.org/churchsummit.
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 16, 2026 · 55 min
Segment 1 • Why are evangelicals so divided over modern-day Israel? Todd Friel and Albert Mohler break down the debate. • Tucker Carlson presses hard: Does Ted Cruz actually know what the Bible says about Israel—or are Christians misusing…
Mar 16, 2026 · 20 min
Questions about whether the fact that the truth about one’s age changes over time is an argument for relativism, and how to ground virtues like courage in objective reality without relying on circular definitions. I’ve heard truth doesn’t…
Mar 16, 2026 · 5 min
A UK study found teens think Jesus is offensive, and they're right. __________ Register for America Reads the Bible at americareadsthebible.com/online.
Mar 15, 2026 · 1h 6m
What happens when critical theory gets applied to disability? In this fascinating conversation, Alisa sits down with Christian apologist Ela, known online as The DisApologist, who herself lives with a physical disability, to talk about…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 13, 2026 · 54 min
It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • Does scripture give parents any guidance on what they should use as an instrument of discipline for their children? - Anonymous • Last year, a woman came to our…
Mar 13, 2026 · 1h 4m
A proposal in Congress that would impact the abortion pill. A Senate candidate from Texas has some strange theological ideas. The good and bad side of purity culture. And should Christians be connoisseurs of today's art? Segment 1 –…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Mar 13, 2026 · 58 min
Greg talks to a caller about whether a church should formulate a specific position on Israel, reviews an AI article on reasons for and against converting to Christianity, and answers a question on whether people are confusing the idea of…
Mar 13, 2026 · 4 min
Adding text to Scripture because it's "progressive" might score secular points, but it doesn't make it truer. __________ Partner with thousands of others in supporting The Colson Center by visiting colsoncenter.org/cornerstone.
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 12, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • The push to abandon church buildings for “first-century house churches”: admirable or misguided? • Did the early church reject formal worship spaces, like church buildings? • Old Testament and synagogue patterns challenge the…
Mar 12, 2026 · 24 min
Questions about what gives modern Christians confidence that they’ve inherited the Jews’ covenant with God if Scripture explicitly says it was with Israel and not the Gentile nations, and why the Jews were chosen. The covenant in…
Mar 12, 2026 · 6 min
The biblical authority parents have over their children is a sphere the state cannot, and should not, contravene. __________ Ready to deepen your faith? Visit colsonfellows.org
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 11, 2026 · 54 min
It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd stops by the University of Georgia to talk with - and evangelize to - a number of students. From talking with a psychology student about the reality of the soul, to investigating the claims of a member of the…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Mar 11, 2026 · 58 min
Greg talks about a clip from Wes Huff’s interview on Diary of a CEO and responds to objections to Hell, then he answers a question about whether ancient Greeks viewed their mythology the way we view Christianity now and people in the…
Mar 11, 2026 · 6 min
. . . and other nonsense Jesus would not have done. __________ Access Truth Rising The Study for FREE by visiting colsoncenter.org/study.
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 10, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • Many progressive politicians quote the Bible while promoting theology that contradicts it. • There is a growing divide between “nice” public Christianity and actual biblical faithfulness. • When we evaluate leaders by…
Mar 10, 2026 · 5 min
Chuck Colson's daily prayer was to light the marketplace of ideas afire with Gospel truth. __________ Register for our Church Leadership Summit at colsoncenter.org/churchsummit.
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 9, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • A Methodist “minister” quotes Matthew 25 completely out of context in a government hearing, and is called on it. • Scripture is often used as a political slogan instead of being read consistently. Context matters more than…
Mar 9, 2026 · 30 min
Questions about why there is no effort towards a neutral interpretation of Scripture that doesn’t take denominational preferences into account, and how so many people in different denominations that believe different things can all claim…
Mar 9, 2026 · 6 min
Businesses are returning to "business as usual" on ideological issues. __________ Help us keep the Colson Fellows program affordable by visiting colsoncenter.org/march.
Mar 8, 2026 · 1h 1m
Christine Sneeringer joins me for a powerful and hope-filled conversation about trauma, identity, redemption, and the life-changing power of Christ. Christine shares her story of surviving years of sexual abuse, wrestling with deep…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 6, 2026 · 55 min
It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • Does scripture give us any specific details about the timeline of Christ’s return? - Dylan • We rightly hear a lot about the demonic influence upon the world - but…
Mar 6, 2026 · 1h 6m
As war rages in the Middle East, John and Maria talk about what makes a just war. New studies show a sharp decline in both those identifying as LGB+ and in heterosexuals dating. And The Supreme Court stops California schools from keeping…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Mar 6, 2026 · 58 min
Greg talks about an argument atheist Michael Ruse made for people to be “moral” even though there are no grounds for being good, then he answers questions about Frank Turek’s claim that the Calvinist God is like Allah, and whether the…
Mar 6, 2026 · 4 min
Jailing dissidents is a standard operating procedure for Communist dictatorships, but Lai is no standard dissident. _________ Partner with thousands of others in supporting The Colson Center by visiting colsoncenter.org/cornerstone
Mar 6, 2026 · 1h 27m
Today we’re continuing our conversation about theistic evolution and the theological implications of how we think about origins. In this episode, Dr. JT Bridges helps us untangle what people actually mean when they say “evolution,”…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 5, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • Todd Friel steps into the heated divide between pro-lifers and abolitionists, asking why two groups who both want abortion abolished are so adversarial. • The controversy in Tennessee legislation raises a provocative question:…
Mar 5, 2026 · 22 min
Questions about how one person could trust another person on the topic of God, how STR obtained information about God that others haven’t obtained, and whether God only matters for the purpose of the afterlife. How could one person trust…
Mar 5, 2026 · 6 min
The Zoomers aren't religious, but the ones going to church are seeking depth. __________ Access Truth Rising The Study for FREE by visiting colsoncenter.org/study.
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 4, 2026 · 55 min
It’s Witness Wednesday! Join Todd Friel on campus at Kennesaw State University to discuss Jesus Christ, His gospel and THE truth - not my truth, or your truth, but the truth - Jesus Christ himself. Prepare to be challenged and encouraged…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Mar 4, 2026 · 58 min
Greg responds to the charge that God is a bad father, then he answers a question from a caller about why we have to go through sanctification when people who die shortly after salvation are immediately glorified. Topics: Commentary: Is…
Mar 4, 2026 · 5 min
The "lost boys" rebelling in all the right ways. __________ Help us keep the Colson Fellows program affordable by visiting colsoncenter.org/march.
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 3, 2026 · 55 min
Segment 1 • A coalition of liberal theologians claims democracy is collapsing and urges Christians to “resist”. • Todd unpacks the irony of condemning “Christian nationalism” while using faith to pressure government policy. • The…
Mar 3, 2026 · 33 min
Dr. Eric Patterson joins John Stonestreet in discussing how Christians can navigate a just war with Iran. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Mar 3, 2026 · 5 min
It's essential for Christians to think like Christians about anything, including current world affairs. ___________ Help us keep the Colson Fellows program affordable by visiting colsoncenter.org/march.
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 2, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • The Bible is sufficient to build a “theology of eating” even without modern labels like anorexia. • Eating disorders are less “body problems” and more heart + identity problems. • A young woman’s, Katie’s, diary is introduced…
Mar 2, 2026 · 25 min
Questions about responding to an LGBTQ person who says he feels good about who he is, and whether—since we all have sin in our life we don’t consider to be sinful—a practicing homosexual can be born again as long as he sincerely believes…
Mar 2, 2026 · 5 min
Some denominations are aging out. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Mar 1, 2026 · 1h 42m
Today’s episode tackles a topic I’ve wanted to explore for years: the age of the earth and what Christians should really believe about origins. Is the earth young? Is it old? Did God use evolutionary mechanisms to bring about life as we…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Feb 27, 2026 · 54 min
It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • I’ve been to several weddings where the groom and bride alone partake in communion. Is this appropriate? - Anonymous • Does the Bible speak to Christians taking…
Feb 27, 2026 · 1h 8m
John and Maria take a look at the highlights and lowlights of President Trump's State of the Union speech. More medical institutions and professionals are rethinking their past support of gender affirming care. And Colorado continues to…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Feb 27, 2026 · 58 min
Greg argues for the A-theory of time, then he answers questions about whether God did something in the absence of time, how God can know what will happen in an A-theory of time, Greg’s take on church membership, and pastors using other…
Feb 27, 2026 · 4 min
A far-reaching hoax over a century ago reveals something about our searching souls. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Feb 26, 2026 · 1h 12m
If you're going to send your kids or grandkids to university, you need to understand what’s happening there. Because if you don’t, you may be paying for the apostasy of your own children. That’s not hyperbole. That’s the sobering reality…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Feb 26, 2026 · 55 min
Segment 1 • A new TV series promises a “fresh take” on biblical women—what happens when imagination fills in what God didn’t reveal? • Why dramatizing Sarah and Hagar’s “inner journeys” may subtly rewrite sin, surrogacy, and obedience. •…
Feb 26, 2026 · 21 min
Questions about whether or not God hears and answers the prayers of non-believers, and thoughts about a church sign that reads (as if from God), “Just love everyone. I'll sort them out later.” Does God hear non-believers’ prayers, and if…
Feb 26, 2026 · 5 min
First, Whose are we? __________ For additional resources, or to download and share this commentary, visit breakpoint.org.
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Feb 25, 2026 · 54 min
It’s Witness Wednesday! Students at Georgia Tech have their worldviews tested as Todd Friel brings the biblical Christian faith to bear on issues like the afterlife, morality, our conscience, and our ultimate hope. Have you ever wondered…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Feb 25, 2026 · 58 min
Greg explains a three-point response to the problem of evil, then he talks to callers about a strategic question to ask someone who doesn’t trust the Bible because he thinks anything touched by man has been tainted, and whether Acts…
Feb 25, 2026 · 6 min
Is legalizing "sex work" no big deal for society? __________ Want to be a part of equipping Christians? Make a gift to the Colson Center today by visiting colsoncenter.org/february.
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Feb 24, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • Are we re-labeling Genesis because we’re embarrassed in front of “the smart people”? • If miracles after Genesis 11 are literal, then creation and the flood can be too. • Is “mytho-history” careful scholarship—or circular…
Feb 24, 2026 · 4 min
Ordering life from the perspective of death. __________ For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org.
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Feb 23, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • Why Peter’s command to “be holy” feels crushing—and why that reaction might expose a deeper misunderstanding. • Holiness reframed: not a killjoy command, but the pathway to joy, assurance, and deep fellowship with God. • The…
Feb 23, 2026 · 30 min
Questions about the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives, advice for someone who believes in God intellectually but struggles to understand how to have a “personal relationship” with him, and resources other than Greg’s that teach the…
Feb 23, 2026 · 4 min
Part of the job of parents, grandparents, pastors, and teachers is to prepare students for the questions and criticisms they will face. __________ For additional resources, or to download and share this commentary, visit breakpoint.org.
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Feb 20, 2026 · 55 min
It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • Todd receives a small correction on the population of Chattanooga. • What advice would you give me, a teenager, who is trying to help a friend through depression? -…
Feb 20, 2026 · 1h 1m
Marco Rubio's Munich speech is filled with worldview lessons. The topic of antisemitism pops up at a Religious Liberty Commission hearing. And Colorado lawmakers introduce a proposal to legalize prostitution. Recommendations Ben Sasse…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Feb 20, 2026 · 58 min
Greg answers questions about how to dive into controversial conversations in a sensible way, the proper way of doing missions, whether boxing can be enjoyed to the glory of God, the line between temptation and sin, and whether Luke…