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Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Witness Wednesday: Raised Christian… But Are You Born Again?

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Fortis Institute

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.83.2K Ratings

🗓️ 11 February 2026

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd heads back to campus at Georgia Tech to discuss faith, morality, and Jesus himself with several real-life students. Whatever the topic, whoever the student, the question stays the same: is Jesus who He says He is - and if so, what does that mean for you? Segment 1 • Orrin says he’s a Christian—but when pressed on truth, postmodernism, and being “born again,” does his faith rest on feelings or repentance and faith? • Todd forces the question most avoid: If Hinduism says one thing and Christianity another—can both be right? • Todd brings Orrin to consider whether or not he has truly been born again. Segment 2 • An aerospace engineer rejects institutional religion—but admits belief in rules, order, and possibly a “rule-maker.” • Todd walks him through conscience, justice, and the courtroom of God—are you really “good” by your own standard? • Christianity’s radical claim: You don’t go to hell for lack of faith—you go because of sin. Segment 3 • A self-professed Christian says Jesus is the “tipping point”—but can he clearly articulate the gospel when challenged? • Todd pushes him: Is Islam wrong? Is Hinduism wrong? • The reason for anyone going to heaven is made clear: not our good deeds, not what we’ve done - but what Christ has done for us. Segment 4 • Our final student of the day is pressed on whether the order around us necessitates a designer. • Todd drills into conscience: lying, lust, blasphemy—how would a just God and judge treat lawbreaking? • The offer laid bare: Your fine has been paid. Will you repent—or trust your own goodness instead? ___ 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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0:00.0

Richard Radio begins in three, two, one.

0:06.7

It's time for the church to acknowledge that we have brothers and sisters who are gay.

0:10.2

LGBTs have to find a household of worship that reflects what your views are and what you believe.

0:16.7

A gay person who still wants to attend church after the way the church has treated the gay community,

0:21.8

I'm telling you, they have more faith than I do. They have more faith than a lot of you.

0:25.6

What's not loving is to look someone in the eye when God says they are in jeopardy of an eternity

0:31.6

in hell and merely wink and nod at their sin because you're afraid of being called names.

0:54.2

It's time for Wretched Radio with Todd Freel. We are at Georgia Tech. It's Witness Wednesday. Mr. Myrtle Beach, while you're walking, could I talk to you on the radio? You up for that? Cool. What's your first name? I'm Orrin. Orin? Yep. That is an unusual name. Where'd that come from? It's a family name.

0:55.1

I'm actually the seventh.

0:56.6

Get out at Dodge.

0:57.7

Yeah.

0:58.2

What's the heritage?

0:59.0

Where does that come from?

1:00.9

Um, not exactly sure.

1:03.8

I don't know.

1:05.3

But you had a great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great,

1:07.2

Orin.

1:07.8

Yes.

1:08.6

From what country? I mean, I'd assume English, maybe some scholars.

1:13.9

I don't know exactly.

1:15.0

All right, what are you studying here at Georgia Tech?

1:16.5

I'm a mechanical engineer.

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