Witness Wednesday: Eastern Orthodoxy, AI Fears, & Nominal Christianity

Witness Wednesday: Eastern Orthodoxy, AI Fears, & Nominal Christianity

April 22, 2026 · 55 min

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Todd Friel engages with students at Georgia Tech on topics of Eastern Orthodoxy, AI fears, and nominal Christianity.

It’s Witness Wednesday! Come along with Todd Friel to Georgia Tech where we meet students Kevin, Wyatt, and Peter. These are real people with real hopes, fears, and opinions on topics ranging from Eastern Orthodoxy to the AI revolution. If you’re waiting to see real evangelism and the Christian worldview applied to real-world topics, you’ve come to the right place. Segment 1 • Kevin, an Eastern Orthodox Christian, seems to mistake earning something for grace. • He explains faith + works… but does he accidentally argue like a Protestant? • If other religions might get to heaven, what happens to Jesus’ exclusive claims? Segment 2 • Todd discussed AI and resulting fears with engineering major Wyatt. • Wyatt believes in Easter… but does he actually trust what it means? • Is being a “good person” enough—or does that completely miss the point? Segment 3 • If God judged your life today, would your “good intentions” actually hold up? • Wyatt admits guilt—but assumes self-improvement can fix it… can it? • Wyatt learns the true nature of forgiveness in Christ. Segment 4 • Peter, casual Christian, says: “I’m a Christian… I just don’t think about it much”. Is that possible? • Are “small…

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Host: Todd Friel

Guests: Kevin, Wyatt, Peter

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Organizations: Georgia Tech, Eastern Orthodoxy, AI, Christianity

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