Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

John Mark Comer’s Spiritual Retreat + Should Christians Practice Mindfulness?

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Show Notes

Spiritual trends come and go. How do you spot the ones your church should avoid? Todd examines claims of hearing from God, mindfulness, Christian nationalism, and the debate over capital punishment.

Segment 1

• John Mark Comer’s 21-day retreat nearly broke him.

• Do you need silence to hear from God?

• Does Scripture need a supplement?

Segment 2

• Someone brings you a “word from the Lord.” Now what?

• A meditation researcher finds more than she expected.

• Is mindfulness as harmless as it sounds?

Segment 3

• What should you say when a false teacher dies?

• Does being polite mean softening the truth?

• Is Christian nationalism dividing your church?

Segment 4

• Is Christian nationalism distracting from the Great Commission?

• Would you lose every election to see one soul saved?

• Can you be pro-life and support the death penalty?

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