Summary: Edward Fudge, author of The Fire That Consumes, joins RethinkingHell.com contributor Chris Date to discuss his story, the recent movie that tells it, and his latest and final book on the topic of final punishment, Hell: A Final Word. Promoted Resources Hell: A Final Word, by Edward Fudge. Also available on Kindle. The third edition of Fudge’s The Fire That Consumes, also available on Kindle. “Hell and Mr. Fudge,” the recent movie telling his story. Edward Fudge’s website. Podcast Outline 00:00 Intro Music 01:30 Edward’s Recovery 03:25 Impact/Success of Edward’s book(s) 05:05 Hell and Mr. Fudge movie 07:50 Edward’s latest book: Hell A Final Word (main subject of interview) 08:10 Why this new book? 09:40 Ch. 3: Primer on Hell / 5 agreements with Traditionalists 12:35 Disagreements with Traditionalists 15:50 Ch. 4: Which Hell? Traditionalists ARE Rethinking Hell 19:30 Ch. 5 and Going beyond Exegesis (emotional and philosophical considerations) 25:13 Edward’s Story no stranger to controversey (Church of Christ fallout) 29:20 Ch. 12: Robert Brinsmead’s offer 34:20 A conference to (re)define Evangelicalism? 35:30 Surprising Truths (4 Pillars) 38:20 2nd Pillar: Intertestamental view toward ECT, solidified in NT? 40:30 3rd Pillar: Jesus the most to say about hell? (Die, Perish, Destroy) 43:15 4th Pillar: Immortal Soul 46:12 Chris closes and outro music
