Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Confronting an Atheist Evangelist + A Baptist Tries to Earn Heaven

Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Show Notes

It’s Witness Wednesday! At Georgia State University, Todd talks with the president of the communist club, a student comparing religions, and a Baptist hoping to earn heaven.

Segment 1

• Todd steps into a debate about free will.

• Jay says there’s no evidence for God.

• Todd presents God’s law, then leaves Jay to consider judgment.

Segment 2

• A student cites Ecclesiastes to argue that death is the end.

• He thinks being better than others gets you into heaven.

• He respects the Gospel, but does that mean he accepts it?

Segment 3

• A student raising money for cancer research is pro-choice.

• A Baptist believes he can earn his way to heaven.

• He says he repents regularly, so why does Todd press further?

Segment 4

• Todd returns to Jay with the intention of sharing the Gospel.

• Jay challenges him over morality, prophecy, and Scripture.

• When does evangelism become casting pearls before swine?

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