About this episode

The episode addresses various questions about the gospel's relevance to Jews, the nature of church membership, and issues surrounding marriage and idolatry.

Segment 1 • Derek asks: If God's promise to Israel remains an active hope today, is there a need to share the gospel with Jews? • Kyla wonders: Have Christian podcasts become a breeding ground for gossip, immaturity, and “heresy hunter” celebrities disconnected from the local church? • Nate asks: What should churches do when faithful preaching feels more like a seminary lecture than shepherding hurting people? Segment 2 • Anonymous asks: Are Christians actually called to one specific local church—or is church membership mostly personal preference? • Eddie asks: Do babies who die in the womb go to heaven—and can Christians be certain about it biblically? Segment 3 • Joe asks: How do you deeply desire marriage without turning a future spouse into an idol? Segment 4 • Anonymous asks: Can praying too much for someone you’re dating become emotionally unhealthy—or even idolatrous? • Ralph asks: Why do Christians criticize Catholicism but rarely talk about the Orthodox Church? • Anonymous asks: Why does it feel like idols keep growing back in my heart no matter how hard I fight them? ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our…

People in this episode

Host: Todd Friel

Topics covered

• gospel
• church membership
• Christian podcasts
• marriage
• idolatry
• Catholicism
• Orthodox Church

Keywords

• gospel
• Jews
• church
• marriage
• idolatry
• Christianity
• Catholicism
• Orthodox Church

Sponsors

Fortis Institute

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