Wretched Radio with Todd Friel

Witness Wednesday: Karma, Reincarnation, and the Lie of “All Paths”

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Mar 18, 2026
Tim, a Hare Krishna devotee who practices bhakti yoga and teaches the Bhagavad Gita, explains Krishna-consciousness and why he sees all religions as beneficial. He discusses Krishna’s nature, bhakti practices, karma, and how Jesus fits as a spiritual master. Hannah, a skeptical student, raises doubts about science, church history, and moral guilt, prompting a candid conversation about truth, accountability, and faith.
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Street Chanting As Public Devotion

  • Tim describes chanting the Hare Krishna mantra as public devotional outreach on campus.
  • He explains the mantra (Hare Krishna... Hare Rama) and that chanting keeps practitioners always thinking of God.
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Krishna As Person And Permeating Energy

  • Tim presents Krishna as both the personal supreme being and the pervading energy in everything.
  • He calls the religion monotheistic while also asserting that material things (like a lamppost) are Krishna's energy.
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Jesus As Spiritual Master Within Bhakti

  • Tim allows that sincere followers of Jesus gain maximal benefit but insists Jesus is a spiritual master distinct from Krishna.
  • He says devotion to a spiritual master links you to Krishna, and thinking of Jesus at death can yield return to Krishna.
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