Segment 1: • The Quaker Controversy: Quakers consider housing illegal immigrants a core religious duty. • Biblical Perspective: Does Scripture support churches acting as sanctuaries for those breaking immigration laws? • Scripture Interprets Scripture: What’s the right way to approach justice, compassion, and the law? Segment 2: • Fortis Podcast & …

It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! Segment 1 • Is the rise of expository preaching putting the church in danger? Segment 2 • Does a devotional filled with Scripture automatically make it solid? • Does Satan really know us better than we know ourselves? • How do I keep my patience when everything in life seems frustrating?…

Segment 1: • Education at Risk: It’s not just jingles—are cell phones making kids less engaged and more distracted? • New Policies, Surprising Results: Schools banning phones are seeing fewer fights and less cyberbullying. • More Focus, Less Chaos: Teachers report students are actually paying attention again—coincidence? Segment 2: • Strong Foundat…

It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd Friel is back at Kennesaw State University to engage students in conversations about faith, salvation, and their beliefs. Segment 1: • Michael, a self-professed Christian, struggles to clearly articulate what it means to be saved. • He expresses a belief in God’s forgiveness but also assumes good works play a role in ea…

Segment 1: • Spiritual Check-Up: Are you missing a vital part of your Christian faith? Examine your motivations for godliness. • More Than Just Sanctification: In the pursuit of holiness, don’t forget to enjoy the transcendent and finest things God offers. • Jesus’ Desire for Your Best: Christ is zealous for you to experience not just good or bette…

Segment 1: • Compromised Faith: Christians who sympathize with the world’s systems reflect “Stockholm Syndrome Christianity,” per John G. West, former professor at Seattle Pacific University. • SPU’s Roots: Founded in the Free Methodist system, but compromises have eroded its foundation. • Recurring Patterns: How Christian institutions can drift aw…

It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! Segment 1 • Will we feel sorrow in heaven for loved ones who weren’t saved? • Is it biblical for a church member to run a business in the church basement? Segment 2 • Is the torment of hell inherent—or is God actively tormenting the lost? • Should I get rebaptized even if it causes strif…

Segment 1: • Evil on Display: A female Episcopalian bishop with a pro-abortion stance gives a condescending “sermon” at the inauguration. • The Bigger Issue: No executive orders or modern self-focused ideals can fix what’s fundamentally broken—this is evil in action. • Satanic Semantics: The rhetoric and tone reveal the spiritual battle beneath the…

It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd Friel is at Kennesaw State University for some meaningful conversations with students about faith, God, and the Gospel. Segment 1: ◦ Creation reveals attributes of God: power, creativity, and omniscience. ◦ The Bible corresponds with reality, reinforcing its claims about God. ◦ Logical reasoning supports the existence o…

Segment 1: • Discernment Is Constant: We’re always judging; the key is to discern biblically and wisely. • Benefit of the Doubt: Our default posture should be grace, not criticism, when assessing pastors and members. • The Problem of Discipline: Few churches practice church discipline, leaving sin unchecked and unresolved. Segment 2: • Discernment …

Segment 1: • Inauguration Day Questions: Will nearly 200 executive orders bring meaningful moral change? • Pro-Life Hopes: Will the new administration prioritize the sanctity of life? • MLK’s Theology: Beyond civil rights, King questioned core doctrines like the virgin birth, raising theological concerns. Segment 2: • MLK’s Christology: King’s view…

It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! Segment 1 • My Catholic husband wants our kids at his church, but they prefer mine. How do I navigate this family faith divide? Segment 2 • Can a pastor work a full-time job, or does it compromise his ministry? • Should I avoid a solid teacher if they associate with false teachers? • Is …

Segment 1: • True Joy in Christ: Your flesh will always desire its own way, but God’s way is better. • DA Carson’s Legacy: Retiring as he battles Parkinson’s, his life reminds us to persevere in faith. • Self-Denial = True Development: Following Christ means denying yourself—not as a loss, but as the best way to flourish. Segment 2: • A Nation in D…

It’s Witness Wednesday! Segment 1: • A history student reflects on how World Wars I & II led to postmodernism—truth is now “relative.” • Todd challenges the student—does truth change based on belief, or is there an objective standard? • The student wrestles with defining truth, showing the internal conflict of a postmodern worldview. Segment 2: • T…

Segment 1: • Divided by Ideology: One of their own members writes Psychology Supersedes Biology, exposing internal contradictions. • Cultural Madness: The idea that society must conform to individuals rather than the other way around is gaining traction. • Transracialism?: If gender is fluid, can race be as well? The secular worldview starts collap…

Segment 1: • Tim Challies Hits Hard: We easily fall into the habit of critiquing sermons rather than learning from them. • What’s at Stake? Constant criticism of pastors does little to build us up spiritually. • Biblical Perspective: Matthew 20 reminds us that Scripture isn’t random—it’s teaching us to focus on Jesus, not just theological nitpickin…

It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! Segment 1 • How do we discipline a toddler’s heart, not just their behavior? • Astrology is making a comeback—how do I witness to those who believe in it? Segment 2 • Why do churches ignore grief and widows? Where is the support for those suffering? Segment 3 • Should men listen to a pod…