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Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Is Church Attendance Optional? + Healing From Church Hurt + Britain’s Shocking “How to Behave” Migrant Guide

Sep 10, 2026 · 55m

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Can you be a faithful Christian without being committed to a local church? The very real problem of church hurt raises another difficult question: if a church has deeply wounded you, where do you go from there? Segment 1 •Kevin DeYoung answers the Christian who says, “I don’t need to go to church.” • The church is a body, a building, and a bride—why does each picture matter? • Does the Great Commission actually support Christian nationalism? Segment 2 • Church hurt is real—but should it cause you to abandon the local church? • Kevin DeYoung explains why you can’t separate Jesus from His body and bride. • Been burned by a church? Here’s what to look for when finding a healthy one. Segment 3…