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It’s Witness Wednesday!

On today’s episode, Todd Friel engages everyday people on the street in downtown Minneapolis. Touching on issues like morality, sin, and the afterlife, Todd challenges each of the people he meets to examine their soul in light of the God that created them. Pointing them continually to the gospel, he leaves them with hope of a savior in Christ.

Segment 1

• Jordan flat-out rejects God, heaven, and hell, calling it all a big fairy-tale.

• Admits he’d have a “box seat with Hitler” in hell, showing zero concern for his soul.

• Jordan listens as Todd presents design/creator logic, but shrugs it off.

Segment 2

• Lindsey claims she’s going to heaven because she’s “good,” even after confessing to sin.

• She believes God forgives “little things” but draws the line at serious crimes.

• When reminded that Jesus died for sins, she pivots.

Segment 3

• Erin knows Christian doctrine from Catholic school but admits to rarely reading the Bible.

• Compares her spiritual walk to ignoring a boyfriend’s love letters.

• Struggles with the idea of “begging” for mercy but concedes the logic when it’s likened to pleading for forgiveness in a broken relationship.

Segment 4

• Garrett proudly wears a tattoo of “Agape” (God’s love) and articulates core gospel truth clearly.

• Shares how drugs and partying failed to satisfy.

• When pressed, he affirms he didn’t believe just to make life better—but to be saved from “the wrath that is to come.”

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Welcome to episode #251! ️ Pure Victory Podcast:The 20-Minute Window: Outlasting Temptation
In this episode, we break down the science and hope behind the “20-minute window” of temptation—why urges to look at porn feel overwhelming, why they don’t last forever, and how knowing this can change the battle entirely. Temptation comes like a wave, but every wave has an end. With the right plan, you can outlast it, redirect your mind and body, and build real self-control over time. We explore practical tools, a powerful fire-escape-plan approach, and a biblical example from Joseph in Genesis 39 to help you prepare before the wave hits.

Key Takeaways

• Temptation has a lifespan—typically 10–30 minutes where the craving peaks and then naturally falls.
• You’re not fighting an endless battle; you’re fighting a timed one.
• Avoiding temptation isn’t realistic, but planning for it is powerful.
• A “fire escape plan” prevents panic and gives you a pre-decided path when your brain is flooded.
• Self-control grows when you move through discomfort, not when you avoid feeling it.
• Each 20-minute victory rewires the brain and strengthens long-term freedom.

Scriptural Highlight
1 Corinthians 10:13 — “God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear… but when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”
This verse reminds us that God provides a way to endure temptation—not erase it instantly—much like riding out a wave.

Action Items

• Build a 20-Minute Plan: Decide now, not later, what you’ll do when temptation hits.
• Choose 2–3 Redirects: e.g. deep breathing, stepping outside, reading a prepared verse card, calling accountability, worship music, physical movement, or leaving the room.
• Prepare Scripture: Write out a verse that’s your “battle cry” and keep it accessible.
• Tell Someone: Share your plan with an accountability partner.
• Practice When Calm: Rehearse your fire-escape steps before the next wave hits.

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BRADEN HAFNER

Braden is the Regional Director in Alberta for FamilyLife Canada. He and his wife Kristen live in Edmonton, Alberta. He knows all too well the destruction that porn use and addiction can have, and now wants to see people experience freedom away from porn. Along with that he is passionate about seeing mar

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