Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Andy Stanley Is Stepping Down + When Parents Stay Silent on Modesty

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Show Notes

Andy Stanley just announced he’s leaving his senior pastor role at North Point—but who votes on his successor at a church with no formal membership? Todd examines church membership and the preaching of Stanley’s proposed successor, then tackles homecoming dresses, modesty, and the conversations parents may be avoiding.

Segment 1

• Andy Stanley’s upcoming departure as senior pastor.

• North Point’s unusual requirements for voting on a successor.

• Should your church come looking when you leave?

Segment 2

• Have we softened what Scripture says about false teachers?

• Was Jonathan Edwards too harsh?

• Todd examines a sermon from Stanley’s proposed successor.

Segment 3

• Responding to Allie Beth Stuckey on homecoming modesty.

• Is modesty just a male lust problem?

• When does calling something “legalism” become an excuse?

Segment 4

• What your daughter’s clothing is communicating.

• Can parents say no—even when everyone else says yes?

• How to teach your daughter modesty without shaming her

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