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Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Witness Wednesday: Justice, Truth, Morality—What Happens Without God?

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Fortis Institute

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.83.2K Ratings

🗓️ 15 April 2026

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd Friel goes to the University of Georgia to engage students in candid, thought-provoking conversations about morality, truth, and Christianity. Through a series of real-world encounters, Todd challenges students to define wisdom, justify their moral beliefs, and explain why they hold their worldview. As conversations unfold, many students struggle to ground their beliefs in objective truth, ultimately leading to discussions about whether morality requires a higher authority—namely, God. Segment 1 • Todd asks Jared “What is wisdom”—and can you prove your definition is actually right? • If morality is just how you were raised… who are you to say anyone is wrong? • Christian student Jared hits a wall trying to justify “right and wrong” without appealing to a higher authority. Segment 2 • You say you’re a Christian—but do you actually know why you believe it? • Presbyterian Yuhan admits his faith is inherited, not examined—does that describe you too? • If you’ve never tested your beliefs, how confident should you really be? Segment 3 • Can you call something evil (like Hitler or eugenics) without an objective standard? • Darian gives sharp answers—until extreme scenarios expose the limits of relativism. • The conversation forces a turning point: do morals require a higher authority like God? Segment 4 • Can you call yourself a Christian… but still not explain why someone should believe? • John struggles to give a compelling reason for Christianity—until justice, judgment, and eternity come into focus. • The gospel becomes unavoidable: if sin isn’t punished, how can God be just—and what did Jesus actually accomplish? ___ 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!

Transcript

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0:00.0

Hi, this is Todd Friel, Executive Director of Fortis Institute.

0:03.3

Perhaps you've noticed Christians aren't looked upon as favorably as we once were,

0:08.1

and we're determined to not retreat in the face of persecution,

0:13.9

taunting legislation that makes life harder for Christians to speak the Bible.

0:23.2

I'd like to invite you to join us in our spring matching gift campaign. No retreat. We are determined to stand firm and we are inviting

0:29.9

you to stand firm with us. We will continue to make as many and more resources as we currently do

0:36.1

because we are determined to see our king exalted.

0:39.9

And if that matches your heartbeat, would you kindly consider joining us as a gospel partner?

0:45.3

Your gift is doubled right now.

0:47.9

You can learn more and join us at Fortis Institute.org slash donate.

0:54.4

Ritchin Radio begins in three, two, one.

1:00.5

God told me to tell you this.

1:02.4

That's paganism.

1:03.5

Do you really expect and anticipate

1:05.5

that the divine voice of God can be heard by you?

1:09.2

That's horoscope reading. Standing in the office of the prophet of God can be heard by you. That's horoscope reading.

1:11.3

Standing in the office of the prophet of God.

1:15.0

That's reading tea leaves.

1:16.9

You can't have a relationship to God if you can't hear God.

1:19.8

That is not biblical Christianity.

1:22.3

You want to hear God speak to you?

1:23.8

Read your Bible.

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