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Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

IS MOMENTARY FUN WORTH ETERNITY IN HELL? A STUDENT FACES THE TRUTH

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Fortis Institute

Religion, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.93.1K Ratings

🗓️ 2 July 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

It’s Witness Wednesday!



Todd Friel meets Phillip and Scott at Georgia Tech and explores topics around purgatory, capitalism, sin, and God's laws. Todd challenges Philip, who maintains dual French-American citizenship, on his beliefs about capitalism versus socialism and his reluctant acceptance of God, while addressing Scott's skepticism on God's justice and the nature of sin. These candid discussions reveal important insights into morality, belief, and human nature.



Segment 1:



• Philip admits he believes the Christian God makes the most sense but rejects Him to keep living how he wants.



• Todd shows Philip that rejecting Jesus for “fun now” is choosing sin over eternal life, urging him to see Jesus as better than temporary pleasures.



• Philip acknowledges he’s choosing sin knowingly and is willing to face the consequences, even hell, to keep his current lifestyle.



Segment 2:



• Todd clarifies that Jesus’ offer isn’t just about avoiding hell but receiving kindness and mercy despite rebellion.



• Philip admits he knows Jesus offers life but still rejects Him, saying he’s fine with his choices for now.



• Todd warns Philip he will face greater judgment for rejecting truth he fully knows, urging him to consider Jesus’ kindness before it’s too late.



Segment 3:



• Scott claims God is unjust for punishing humans He created, arguing people are like programmed robots with no choice.



• Todd explains the standard of justice is based on the One sinned against (God), making every sin infinitely serious.



• Scott insists the God of the Bible is evil, while Todd shows God’s justice and kindness in sending Jesus to satisfy wrath and offer mercy.



Segment 4:



• Todd shares the “tribal king” analogy to explain how God satisfies justice while showing mercy by taking punishment Himself.



• Scott insists God should simply forgive without punishment, rejecting the concept of divine justice requiring payment for sin.



• Conversation ends with Todd urging Scott to see humanity’s sinfulness and God’s kindness, parting respectfully but with Scott unconvinced.



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Transcript

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0:00.0

Ritchard Radio begins in three, two, one.

0:08.0

Now, I am not reintroducing the idea of purgatory, but on the other hand, I do believe the baby was thrown out with a bathwater.

0:15.0

With that came a belief, when you die, you're instantaneously and magically made perfect.

0:19.0

The soul of someone who dies immediately

0:21.8

goes into eternity. There is no place where you make up for your sins. There is no purgatory.

0:27.1

In the twinkling of an eye, we shall be changed. It's time for Wretched Radio with Todd Friel.

0:34.2

This is Wretched Radio. It's Witness Wednesday.

0:38.7

Oh, this is going to be challenging.

0:40.1

There's a dude with a... Oh, why do I pick these guys with a pace like this?

0:44.0

Hey, young man, hey, while you're walking, could I talk to you on the radio?

0:46.8

Yes.

0:47.4

What's your name, young man?

0:48.3

Philip.

0:48.8

Philip, nice to meet you.

0:50.3

Do you know where your name comes from?

0:52.0

French.

0:53.0

French? Yeah, I'm from the South of France, Monaco.

0:55.6

And where did the French get that name?

0:58.2

It's Greek.

0:59.5

It is a Greek name.

1:00.3

Very good.

1:00.7

I know horses.

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