
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
“NO KINGS DAY”? WHY REJECTING AUTHORITY WON’T SET YOU FREE
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54 min·June 16, 2025
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Segment 1:
• “No Kings Day” raises deeper questions—do we actually want a King?
• In a world of political chaos and rising persecution, Christians must remember: Jesus reigns.
• America may reject kingship, but your soul was made to serve one.
Segment 2:
• Brandon Lake says it’s time to ditch hymns—revealing our shallow view of worship.
• Small churches are stronger in faithfulness; megachurches invite spectators, not soldiers.
• The therapy trend among pastors points to a deeper crisis of biblical confidence.
Segment 3:
• Brandon Lake performs emotional worship on American Idol—but where’s the theology?
• Worship isn’t therapy—it’s truth that transforms.
• Weak worship might be what’s weakening the church.
Segment 4:
• Luther Seminary in MN is shutting down—another sign of theological decay.
• A filed-away statement of faith is not the same as actually teaching truth.
• Even when institutions collapse, Christ remains faithful.
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