It’s Witness Wednesday!

Todd Friel is at Georgia Tech where attempts to understand students’ level of conviction in their faith or lack thereof. The discussions touch on themes of evangelism, the problem of tolerance in religious discourse, and the Christian gospel.

Segment 1:

• Todd talks with a Hindu student who admits he’s a “5” on belief, describes his god as an amorphous entity, and refuses to convert Todd—even when begged: “You believe what you believe.”

• David the Methodist gives himself a 7.5 but says it’s not his place to convince others; believes faith is comforting but offers no reason why Todd should believe it too.

• Both students echo the cultural mantra: “Just be good”—and miss the gospel entirely.

Segment 2:

• Todd speaks with Travis who claims to be an atheist, then shifts to agnostic when challenged—saying his beliefs are based more on feelings than facts.

• Admits he’s lied, stolen, lusted, and deserves hell—yet says it doesn’t bother him because he doesn’t believe in it.

• Todd walks him through the law and the gospel, but Travis feels nothing and admits: “It honestly doesn’t concern me.”

Segment 3:

• Matt tries to share his faith with Todd but struggles to explain sin, the gospel, or assurance of salvation.

• Admits he hasn’t read his Bible outside church in a long time—yet claims Jesus is precious to him.

• Todd lovingly warns: “No Bible, no breakfast,” urging Matt to get grounded before temptation takes root on campus.

Segment 4:

• Todd talks with a young man who was raised Buddhist but disengaged—says all religions are basically good and teach people to live right.

• Agrees he’s done wrong but says he’s “half and half”—not a bad person, just not perfect.

• Hears the gospel clearly and respectfully, but walks away with no urgency to consider his guilt before a holy God.

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