It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! Segment 1 • How can I pursue good works without falling into Pharisaical tendencies? • What’s the right way to interpret and apply the Song of Solomon as Christians? • Should we join a church we’re leaving soon just to serve and take communion? • How should Christians, especially women, …

Segment 1: • Evangelicals in Crisis: From voting dilemmas to Trump hesitancy, Christians face political challenges. • Cultural Decline: The Democratic and Republican platforms reflect a troubling departure from life values. • Global Headlines: Israel/Hamas conflict, assisted suicide expansion, and a controversial Olympics shook 2024. Segment 2: • R…

It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd Friel heads to University to talk with students about baptism, the purpose of life, and false conversion. Segment 1: • Baptism and yoga compared as sacred rites—emphasizing baptism’s central role in Christian faith. • Todd encourages stress relief through Scripture, highlighting its enduring power over fleeting trends. …

Segment 1: • Biblical Insight: Self-harm reflects deeper spiritual issues rooted in striving for unattainable perfection. • The Sacrifice Parallel: Self-injurers mimic priests offering sacrifices, but Hebrews 10:4 reminds us Christ is the ultimate sacrifice. • The Goal: Biblical counseling focuses on leading individuals to love Jesus and find hope …

Segment 1: • Rejecting Hate: The media’s narrative of perpetual division fosters anger and sin—don’t buy into it. • Christ’s Example: Jesus died for hateful people, reminding us of the gospel’s power to unite. • Atheism Challenged: Ask atheists tough questions about morality, truth, and purpose to expose worldview inconsistencies. Segment 2: • Jeru…

It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! Segment 1 • When is it time to stop spanking your children—and what works after that? • If I avoid someone who’s hurt me, does that mean I haven’t truly forgiven them? • How should a minister handle being disowned by their child for refusing to perform a same-sex wedding? Segment 2 • Is …

Segment 1: • Biblical Examples: Even Jacob, Samson, and David faced in-law drama—what can we learn? • Marriage First: The Bible teaches a deeper bond in marriage than between parent and child—don’t interfere. • Key Principles: “Leaving father and mother” means prioritizing your spouse while honoring parents. Segment 2: • What to Leave Behind: Overr…

It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd Friel is on campus to talk with students about the sanctity of life, faith in action, and absolute Truth. Segment 1: • Exploring the intrinsic value of life: is a fetus a human with rights or not? • The analogy of uncertainty: Why take a shot if you don’t know what’s behind the target? Segment 2: • The drowning pool sce…

Segment 1: • Parents Matter: Kids with involved, sacrificial parents turn out happier and healthier. • Social Media’s Damage: Liberal girls lead the depression epidemic, spending 56+ hours/week online. • Dads Step Up: Fathers who discipline and engage at home raise more content, grounded children. Segment 2: • “Get Off Your Phone”: Excessive screen…

Segment 1: • Holiness Isn’t Passive: Sanctification isn’t just about stopping sin—it’s about starting new habits. • Ephesians 4:22: Put off sin, but don’t stop there; put on holiness to become whole. • Practical Steps: If you’re not spiritually strong, consume more of Christ by reading Scripture, worshiping, and focusing on Jesus. Segment 2: • New …

It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! Segment 1 • Is a ping-pong table in church irreverent—or just Christian liberty at play? • Hands in the air from the first note—genuine worship or trendy habit? Segment 2 • Bulletproof pulpits: Is protecting pastors practical or a distraction from faith? Segment 3 • Christian dating 101:…

Segment 1: • For Insight, Not Ammo: Use these signs to pray for and support leaders, not attack them. • Top Risks for Leaders: Pride, burnout, and hyper-control threaten the health of your church. • The Takeaway: Leaders must feed their own souls first to effectively shepherd others. Segment 2: • Encourage Your Pastor: Faithful service and commitme…

It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd Friel is in Minneapolis to talk about faith, sin, and salvation. Segment 1: • Refuting the existence of purgatory; emphasizing immediate transition into eternity after death. • Todd encourages critical thinking about the state of the soul and preparation for judgment. Segment 2: • A young man dismisses the afterlife as …

Segment 1: • Break the Cycle: Not praying together, fighting dirty, and shutting down communication will tear a marriage apart. • Prioritize Connection: Make your spouse your chief confider, not your friends or family. • What to Avoid: Bringing up the past, prioritizing being “right,” and putting conditions on love/respect can wreck intimacy. Segme…

Segment 1: • A Unique Apologetic: No one could accuse Jesus of sin—what would it take for you to call someone sinless? • Christmas Reflection: Jesus is God, and His sinlessness underscores the miracle of the incarnation. • Faith Insight: Doubt isn’t the same as unbelief—stay grounded in the truth of who Jesus is. Segment 2: • Enduring Praise: God c…

It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! Segment 1 • Is skipping Santa robbing your kids of Christmas magic—or giving them something better? • Can attending a funeral with a female pastor mean compromising your beliefs? • How do I know if I’m truly loving my wife as Christ loves the church? Segment 2 • Church discipline: Public…

Segment 1: • Designer Baby Dilemmas: Parents of designer kids often place too much emphasis on genetics, with unintended consequences. • Slippery Slope of Euthanasia: Trends in the Netherlands highlight the dangers of trying to control life and death. • The Takeaway: When we play God, the outcomes are always worse than imagined. Segment 2: • Christ…