What Actually Is Hell and Am I Going There?
Youth for Truth
Ever catch yourself thinking “If I do this one thing, am I going to hell?” In this episode, we talk about why that framing keeps so many young people anxious and stuck in “lawyer mode,” treating faith like a checklist or a "battle pass" you have to grind. We get honest about what heaven and hell actually are, the freedom God gives us, why real repentance is more like turning around than trying to be perfect, and how the sacraments are God reaching down to us instead of us trying to climb up to Him. And yes… because we're talking about hell, we did the "Hot Ones Challenge." You won't want to miss that! If you’ve ever felt like God is just waiting for you to mess up, or if the checklist version of faith is wearing you out, this one’s worth your time. We mentioned our episode on scrupulosity — it’s linked below if this hits close to home. Scrupulosity Episode: https://youtu.be/AFaNBG-Go9s?si=5vTHIBm7PIpSPKGu –––
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Today's Youth. Today's Truth.
Youth for Truth is a Catholic podcast where young adults, teens, and millennials have honest conversations about faith, culture, life challenges, spirituality, and living as Catholics in today’s world. Hosted by Fr. Simon Esshaki, each episode features real stories and practical insights from young Catholics navigating work, school, relationships, mental health, social media, and the daily struggle to live out their faith.
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