Did the Pope Twist Matthew 25: Are Borders Actually Biblical?

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Fortis Institute

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.8 • 3.2K Ratings

🗓️ 5 February 2026

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Segment 1 • Pope Leo’s use of Matthew 25 misapplies God’s Word by turning an individual mandate into a government policy. • Learn from Speaker Mike Johnson’s calm, biblical approach to hostile media questions—and why his tone matters for every Christian. • Get a crash course on what the Bible actually says about borders, nations, assimilation, and the role of civil authority. Segment 2 • Watch progressives contradict their past positions on immigration through a shocking AI-generated political montage. • Laugh (and cringe) at a satirical skit where a liberal time-travels to kill Hitler—only to discover eerie ideological overlaps. • Understand how worldview—not just politics—drives modern shifts in culture and moral reasoning. Segment 3 • John Macarthur’s heartfelt worship should be a lesson for us all. • Reconsider everything you assumed about the Puritans—especially their deep focus on the love of God. • Hear how a forgotten Puritan voice might be the encouragement you need today if your faith feels more fearful than joyful. Segment 4 • Explore why love, not just justice or wrath, is the central attribute behind God’s redemption plan. • Let Octavius Winslow’s rich theology flood your soul with hope, assurance, and a fresh view of God's heart. • Fear of God and love from God must coexist—together, they fuel worship, holiness, and evangelism. ___ 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 https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!

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0:44.8	We have a winner.
0:50.7	It's the Pope.
0:53.1	We're not going to take it. Hell, we ain't going to take it. It's the Pope. This is Regan'Radio, the winner of the twisted scripture.
1:07.6	See what we did there?
1:09.0	And not only punny, current, relevant, hip, and groovy.
1:13.4	The winner of the Twisted Scripture Award goes to the Pope, citing Matthew 25, to encourage
1:19.0	the American government to have more liberal immigration policies. What's the problem with Pope Leo's
1:25.9	understanding of Matthew 25 where Jesus, here's a hint, tells individuals that genuine, salvific faith of an individual bears fruit.
1:39.8	He was not addressing governments.
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