# How can a LOVING God send people to HELL!? | Live Free with Josh Howerton

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Podcast: [Live Free with Josh Howerton](https://stenobird.com/podcast/live-free-with-josh-howerton-6006431)
Published: 2026-03-23T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Is hell real or have we completely misunderstood what Jesus actually taught? This episode cuts through the noise, exposes cultural myths, and tackles the question no one wants to answer: How can a loving God send people to hell? In this episode, you’ll learn: • What Jesus really taught about hell and eternity • The difference between Hades, Gehenna, and final judgment • Why purgatory and universalism don’t align with Scripture • How to respond to “a loving God wouldn’t send people to hell” • What happens to people who never hear the gospel • Why understanding hell fuels urgency for evangelism Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free. 💬 This week’s giveaway: Comment HAT 🧢 Want a Live Free hat of your own? Visit LiveFree.shop 📲 Looking to grow deeper in your faith? Check out the Lakepointe App to access our Discipleship Guide, daily Bible reading plan, and more. Text APP to 20411 to download

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