Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Heaven Tourism Is Back + The Pastor Who Says He Needs a Jet

Mar 23, 2026
A critique of modern 'heaven tourism' stories and why people are drawn to them. A contrast between biblical visions and contemporary near-death narratives. The rise and fallout of fabricated bestseller claims and why they keep selling. How extra-biblical cravings feed prosperity theology and spiritual recklessness.
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INSIGHT

Heaven Tourism Undermines Biblical Authority

  • Modern near-death 'heaven tourism' claims challenge biblical authority by presenting alleged new revelations.
  • Todd Friel argues John 3:13 and Revelation 22 mean nobody can authoritatively add to Scripture or claim ascent to heaven to provide new doctrine.
INSIGHT

Two-Rule Test For Alleged Heavenly Revelations

  • If a reported heavenly message repeats what Scripture already teaches, it is unnecessary; if it adds new content, it is illicit extra-biblical revelation.
  • Friel uses this binary to evaluate Gabe Poirot's claims on Fox News.
ANECDOTE

Gabe Poirot's Kenneth Copeland Connection

  • Gabe Poirot studied at Kenneth Copeland Bible College and attends Eagle Mountain International Church.
  • Todd Friel highlights that background to suggest theological influences shaping Poirot's presentation.
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