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

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Feb 11, 2026

Aerospace engineering student (international guest)

Conversation with a library-bound student who questions design and moral accountability, and a French aerospace engineering student who leans atheist/agnostic but is open to discussing design, conscience, and the gospel. Short, direct dialogues probe whether order implies a designer, how conscience points to moral law, and what repentance and trust in Christ would mean.

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INSIGHT

Relativism Doesn’t Resolve Contradictory Truths

Postmodern relativism lets people claim any belief as 'their truth' even when beliefs contradict each other.
Todd Friel challenges that by asking which of conflicting worldviews can actually be true.

ANECDOTE

Childhood Prayer Examined

Orin recounts praying as a child and asking Jesus into his heart around age seven or eight.
Todd probes whether Orin's life shows evidence of repentance and persistent turning from sin.

ADVICE

Probe Converts For Repentance And Change

Test claimed conversions by asking about repentance and a changed pattern of living rather than merely past prayers.
Look for a repentant direction (not perfection) as evidence of genuine faith, Todd advises.

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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!