They Waited Years for Baptism, Forgotten Preaching Power, Cultural Madness

Segment 1 • What did it actually cost to join the early church—and would you qualify today? • Membership wasn’t casual: years of catechesis, believer’s baptism, and rigorous accountability defined entry. • Is your church’s view of membership and discipline a shadow of what it once was? Segment 2 • When was the last time a sermon truly gripped your soul with the beauty of Christ? • Preaching has shifted—less weighty, less piercing, less “soul-melting” than what marked earlier eras. • Do modern pulpits aim for transformation…or just information? Segment 3 • Are government institutions quietly targeting faithful churches for what they preach? • Reports surface of federal scrutiny—raising questions about religious freedom in practice, not just theory. • From Puritan practices to modern pressure: are we prepared for what may be coming? Segment 4 • Why does cultural confusion keep escalating—even in something as simple as school authority? • From bizarre identity claims to inverted values, the culture isn’t neutral—it’s discipling. • If everything feels like it’s unraveling, are Christians ignoring the obvious solution? ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

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They Waited Years for Baptism, Forgotten Preaching Power, Cultural Madness is an episode from Wretched Radio by Fortis Institute.

This episode is 54:59 long.

This episode was published on May 5, 2026.

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