Radiant Midweek
Radiant Midweek is a podcast from Radiant Church in Des Moines, IA. It aims to help listeners live beyond Sunday morning and be a blessing in the community. Each week, the podcast explores important topics, introduces community members, and dives deeper into spiritual growth.
Episodes
And God Started Over | E24
God Starts Over: Abraham, an Idol Maker’s Son
The garden. The flood. The tower. Three times humanity rebelled, and three times the story fell apart. So God starts over. Not with a nation, not with an army, but with one man from a city that worshiped the moon.
Three of the world’s great faiths trace their story back to Abraham. Jews call him father. Christians call him the father of faith. Muslims
Who Really Rules the Nations | E23
Why did Jesus send out exactly 70 (or 72) disciples in Luke 10? And why, when they came back, did He say, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven"? The answer goes all the way back to the Tower of Babel.
In Part 2 of The Scattering, we trace one of the Bible's most overlooked storylines: the 70 nations of Genesis 10, the "sons of God" in Deuteronomy 32:8, and the divine council of Psalm 82, w
Third Rebellion: The Tower of Babel | E22
If you grew up in church, you were taught the Tower of Babel as the story of where languages came from. It's not. It's the third rebellion in Genesis, and what God did in response is the most overlooked turning point in the whole Bible.
Genesis opens with three rebellions. Adam and Eve reach for the fruit. The sons of God cross a line on Mount Hermon and the Nephilim are born. And then the whole h
The Curse of Ham | E21
Did God really curse Ham? And does the Bible support the racial interpretation used to justify slavery?
In this episode of Into the Gap, we examine Noah’s words in Genesis 9, why the curse falls on Canaan, and how the story connects to Israel’s later encounters with the Canaanites.
We explore the research of David M. Goldenberg, author of The Curse of Ham: Race and Slavery in Early Judaism, Christ
The Promise God Refuses to Break | E20
What if Noah’s flood wasn’t only a story about judgment, but a revelation of what covenant love actually looks like?
In this episode of Into the Gap, we follow the first biblical covenant from Noah and the rainbow through Abraham, Moses, David, marriage, and ultimately Jesus. Along the way, we uncover the difference between a contract built on conditions and a covenant built on promise.
Why does G
How Many Times Has the World Ended? | E19
How many times has the world ended?
Most debates about Noah focus on one question:
Was the flood global or regional?
But what if that's only the beginning?
In this episode of Into the Gap, Pastor Jason explores one of the Bible's biggest patterns, from Genesis to Revelation. Was Noah's flood simply a historical catastrophe, or does Scripture present it as one of several world-ending events that di
Noah's Ark: Before the Animals Were Afraid | E18
The animals weren't always afraid of us.
The morning they came to Noah — down out of the hills, in pairs, with nothing chasing them — the world got one last glimpse of something it had lost. And almost nobody stopped to look.
In this episode we ask a question almost nobody asks about Noah's ark: what were the animals actually doing there? Because this story isn't just about saving animals from a f
Did They Find Noah's Ark? | E17
In 1959, a Turkish army captain reviewing NATO aerial photos spotted something strange 6,500 feet up a mountainside: a boat-shaped mound, 18 miles south of Mount Ararat. This year, researchers with ground-penetrating radar say there are tunnels inside it, soil chemistry that shouldn't be there — and for the first time in decades, permission to drill.
So… did they find Noah's Ark?
In this episode w
The Ark is Not a Boat | E16
We've all seen the children's version of Noah's Ark.
A smiling old man.
Happy animals.
A rainbow overhead.
But the Bible describes something entirely different.
Noah's Ark wasn't designed like a ship.
It had no sail.
No rudder.
No steering wheel.
No way to navigate.
In fact, the Hebrew word doesn't even describe a boat.
It describes a box.
Why would God command Noah to build a vessel that couldn't
The Man Who Walked With God: Noah E15
We think we know Noah. The boat. The animals. The rainbow. A children's-room mural.
But the oldest writings about him don't start with a boat. They start with a baby — a newborn whose face was so radiant his own father wondered if the child even belonged to him.
So who was Noah, really?
In this episode we follow the man the flood was named around. We open with the strange birth legend preserved in
Nephilim - The Giants That Shouldn't Exist | E14
Long before the flood, the whole world remembered an age of giants. And then the Bible says something almost impossible, that the Nephilim were on the earth "and also afterward." After the flood that was built to erase them. How?
In this episode of Into the Gap, we walk into one of Scripture's strangest mysteries. Who were the "mighty men of renown"? How big were the giants, really? And why do the
Are Watchers Aliens? | E13
What if the oldest “non-human intelligence” story on earth isn’t hidden in a government vault… but in the Bible itself?
In this episode of Into the Gap, Jason dives into one of the most controversial and mysterious passages in all of Scripture: Genesis 6 and the “sons of God.” Were they fallen angels? Ancient kings? The line of Seth? And why did this strange event happen just before the flood of N
The Watchers: The Forbidden Story | E12
What really happened before Noah’s flood?
Genesis 6 gives us only four mysterious verses about the “sons of God,” the Nephilim, and a world spiraling into violence. But ancient Jewish tradition preserved a much larger story — a story of heavenly beings called the Watchers, forbidden knowledge, giant offspring, and a rebellion that corrupted the earth before the flood ever came.
In this episode of
The World That God Regretted | E11
What if the flood story in Genesis is more than a children’s story about animals on a boat? What if it’s one of the great hinge moments of the entire Bible?
In this first episode of our new Into the Gap series on Noah’s Flood, we step into Genesis 6 and uncover some of the strangest and most debated passages in Scripture: the sons of God, the Nephilim, the Watchers, giants, ancient flood tradition
The Serpent in the Wilderness | E10
What happened in the wilderness was bigger than temptation.
In Part 3 of The Serpent in the Garden series, we follow Jesus from the Jordan River into the desert where He faces the same enemy from Eden. The serpent returns with the same ancient strategy: question identity, twist truth, and demand allegiance.
This episode explores:
• Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness
• The connection between Eden,
The Serpent and the Cosmic Battle | E9
"Better to reign in Hell than serve in Heaven."
Most of us have heard that line. Most of us assume it's from the Bible. It isn't. It was written by an English poet — John Milton — in 1667. And most of what you picture when you hear the word Satan came from him too.
In Part 2 of our series on the Serpent in the Garden, we do something harder: we read the actual Bible. And we find that yes, there I
Who Was the Serpent in Eden? | E8
Most of us were taught the same story. A snake. An apple. A bad decision.
But the text never says snake. It never says apple. And it never says Satan.
So who was the serpent in the garden?
In Part 1 of this two-part series, we follow the Bible's slowest reveal; a character introduced in one sentence in Genesis, then almost completely silent across the Old Testament, named only a handful of times i
Let US make man | E7
Episode 7: Who Is the “Us” in Let Us Make Man?
What does Genesis 1:26 really mean when God says, “Let us make mankind in our image”? In this episode of Into the Gap, we explore one of the Bible’s most fascinating mysteries. Is God speaking within the Trinity… Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? Or is this a glimpse into a heavenly council, an unseen realm alive with spiritual beings under God’s authorit
Angels and the Unseen Realm | E6
What do you picture when you hear the word angel?
Chubby babies with wings?
Hollywood warriors fighting in the sky?
Both images are familiar… but neither comes straight from the Bible.
In this episode of Into the Gap, we step back and take a closer look at what Scripture actually says about angels—and what it doesn’t. Because when you read carefully, something surprising happens.
The Bible gives u
PreFlood World Part 2 | E5
What if the world before the flood wasn’t primitive… but advanced?
In this episode of Into the Gap, we explore a question most people never ask:
What could humanity become if given enough time?
Using biblical timelines, population modeling, and ancient accounts, we step into the possibility of a pre-flood world that was:
Growing rapidly
Highly populated
Structurally complex
And increasingly corru
The PreFlood World Part 1 | E4
What Was the World Like Before the Flood? | The Antediluvian World Explained
What if the world described in Genesis wasn’t just spiritually different…
but structurally different too?
In this episode of Into the Gap, we step into one of the most mysterious periods in the Bible—the antediluvian world… the world before the flood.
A world where:
People lived for hundreds of years
A mist watered the e
The Garden of Eden | E3
What if everything you thought you knew about Eden… isn’t the full picture?
In this episode of Into the Gap, we step back into the opening pages of the Bible and take a slower, closer look at the Garden of Eden. Not through tradition, artwork, or imagination—but through what Scripture actually says… and what it quietly reveals.
Because when you read Genesis carefully, something begins to shift.
Ed
Did the Bible Copy Ancient Myths | E2
In the nineteenth century archaeologists uncovered thousands of ancient clay tablets buried beneath the ruins of Mesopotamian cities like Nineveh and Babylon.
As scholars slowly deciphered the ancient writing system known as cuneiform, they discovered stories that sounded strangely familiar. Stories about creation. Stories about great floods. Stories about divine beings interacting with humanity.
Genesis and the Deep Past | E1
Episode 1 – Genesis and the Deep Past
Genesis begins with one of the most influential sentences ever written: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” For generations many Christians understood that beginning through a clear timeline. But discoveries in archaeology, geology, and astronomy have made the human past appear deeper than many people once imagined. Does that challenge th
Will You Bow? | E90
In Daniel 3, King Nebuchadnezzar builds a massive golden image and demands that everyone bow down and worship when the music plays. Refuse, and you die in the furnace.
But this story is more than ancient history. Daniel 3 is a rehearsal for a pattern Scripture says will return in the last days: a ruler who exalts himself, a system that demands allegiance, and a test that proves who you truly serve
A Statue and Four Beasts | E89
How Long Can This Last? | Daniel 2 & 7 Explained | Escaping Babylon
Empires rise. Nations posture. Markets tremble. Wars rumble in the background.
And somewhere inside we all feel it:
Who is actually in control?
In this episode of Escaping Babylon, we slow down and walk carefully through Daniel 2 and Daniel 7 — two of the most powerful prophetic visions in Scripture.
• The statue of gold, silv
Stand Firm to the End | E88
Escaping Babylon — Episode 88
2 Thessalonians 2:1–12 | Apostasy, the Man of Lawlessness, and Standing Firm to the End
In this episode of Escaping Babylon, we walk verse-by-verse through 2 Thessalonians 2:1–12, addressing one of the most misunderstood and often sensationalized passages about the end times.
Paul writes to a church shaken by fear, confusion, and false teaching. Some were being told t
Awake Not Escaping
Escaping Babylon Podcast — Episode 87
Awake, Not Escaping | The Day of the Lord
1 Thessalonians 5 Explained
What is “the Day of the Lord” and how should Christians live as history moves toward its climax?
In this episode of Escaping Babylon, we walk verse by verse through 1 Thessalonians 5, placing Paul’s teaching alongside Daniel, Matthew 24–25, Acts, Peter’s letters, and Revelation to tell the
The Rapture, Resurrection, and the Day of the Lord
We live in a loud, anxious, and polarized world—where volume is often mistaken for virtue and silence for indifference. In this episode of Escaping Babylon, Pastor Jason walks through 1 Thessalonians 4, addressing one of the most misunderstood passages about the end times, grief, resurrection, and the return of Christ.
Written to a young, pressured church in the politically charged city of Thessal
Test the Spirits | E81
The Spirit of Deception Peace in Israel or Prophetic Deception? While many celebrate the new peace treaty in Israel, others are sounding alarms — connecting every headline to end-times prophecy. But what’s true? What’s rumor? And what’s actually worth watching?
In this episode of Escaping Babylon, Pastor Jason Shanks walks through the headlines, the hype, and the history behind what’s unfolding in
Imagine: A Merciful Church
What does a merciful church really look like? This week, we’re kicking off a new series with a message that reminds us: God’s mercy isn’t based on what we deserve—it’s based on who He is.
From the garden of Eden to the cross, we see a God whose hesed—His loyal, steadfast love—never runs out. And as His people, we’re called to reflect that same mercy in how we live, love, and forgive.
Mercy heals
The Eternal Gospel | E67
Revelation 14 Explained:
Fear God, Give Him Glory, Worship Him
What would you do if the sky turned red? If the heavens declared war and the earth stayed silent? In today’s episode of Escaping Babylon, we explore Revelation 14:6–7 and the angel’s loud, global message—God’s final call before judgment falls. This isn’t just a warning. It’s an invitation. You’ll discover: The strange sky battle of 15
Microchips and the 144K | E66
144,000 and Firstfruits: Revelation 14 Explained | E66
Could microchip implants be the mark of the beast? We kick off this episode by exploring the rise of under-the-skin technology that allows people to pay with just a wave of their hand—and the growing debate surrounding it. Is it just convenient tech, or a step toward biblical prophecy? Then we turn to Revelation 14 and take a deep dive into th
666 and the Mark of the Beast | E65
Revelation 13 Explained:
The False Prophet, The Mark, and the Rise of the Beasts
In this video, we dive deep into Revelation chapter 13, exploring the mysterious figure often overlooked—the false prophet. While many focus on the antichrist, Scripture warns us that the second beast plays a crucial role in leading the world into deception and worship of the first beast. Is the false prophet prepari
The False Prophet and the Mark | E64
Is Technology Leading Us Toward Salvation—or Control?
Yuval Harari & End Times Parallels
Yuval Harari is a futurist who explores how emerging technologies—AI, gene editing, neural implants, and biometric surveillance—are transforming human life. He speaks of a future where technology makes life easier… but some of his ideas are deeply unsettling. In this video, we dive into Harari’s bold clai
Is This the Mark of the Beast? | E63
Is This the Mark of the Beast? | End Times, Prophecy & AI The world is watching as the Vatican prepares for the Conclave that could elect a new pope. Is this the fulfillment of St. Malachy's prophecy? Could this be Peter the Roman, the final pope? Meanwhile, a Neuralink brain implant has given a man with non-verbal ALS his voice back — thanks to advanced AI voice cloning and brain-computer int
The Antichrist Beast of the NT | E62
Discovering the Antichrist Beast in the New Testament In this video, we dive deep into the New Testament beyond the book of Revelation to uncover what Scripture says about the coming Antichrist. What will the world look like when he arrives? How can believers recognize the signs—and stay faithful in the face of deception and persecution? We'll explore teachings from Jesus, Paul, and other passages
The Beast from the Sea? | E61
Many are searching for the identity of the Antichrist — a mysterious figure described in Revelation 13. In this video, we take a deep dive into the symbolism and prophecy surrounding the beast that rises from the sea. Is this charismatic world leader already among us? Why does the whole world marvel and worship him after he survives a deadly wound? From politicians to celebrities, countless theori
The Antichrist Beast of Revelation | E60
The Martyrdom of Polycarp & the Beast of Revelation 13
In A.D. 155, Polycarp chose faith over fear—refusing to renounce Jesus and sealing his witness with his life. His story isn’t just ancient history; it’s a living picture of the endurance Revelation calls for. In this episode we connect Polycarp’s courage to Revelation 13: the beast from the sea (7 heads, 10 horns, 10 crowns), its blasphem
The Fall of Satan | E58
The Dragon, Michael, and the Woman (Revelation 12)
Revelation 12 pulls back the curtain on a cosmic war: the great red dragon (Satan) vs. Michael the archangel and his armies, the Woman who gives birth to the male Child (Messiah), and the persecution of her offspring. We’ll trace the storyline, identify the symbols, and ask what this means for disciples living in a culture at war with the Kingdom.
A Tale of Two Cities | E57
Nimrod, Babel, and Isaiah’s Oracle Against Babylon (with Revelation Links)
Who was Nimrod—“a mighty hunter before the Lord,” founder of the first post-Flood kingdom in Shinar—and how does his legacy connect to the Tower of Babel, Isaiah 13–14, and Revelation’s end-times Babylon? Tonight we trace Babel’s defiance (“let us make a name…”) to Isaiah’s Day of the Lord oracle and forward to Revelation’s
The Woman and the Dragon | E56
Fatima, the “Third Secret,”
The Woman & the Dragon (Revelation 12:1–6)
On May 13, 1917 in Fátima, Portugal, three shepherd children—Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta—reported monthly apparitions and three “secrets.” Two were revealed (hell; wars/Russia), the third was written down later and published in 2000, sparking decades of debate. What do we do with claims, counter-claims, and conspiracies
The Ark of the Covenant | E55
Where Is the Ark of the Covenant?
The 7th Trumpet (Revelation 11:15–19)
Where is the Ark of the Covenant—does it still exist, and what exactly is it? From the Temple Mount movement’s preparations to crimson-dye revivals and priestly training, many pieces are in motion—but one key item is missing. Tonight we trace the Ark’s biblical purpose, survey leading location theories, and then walk through R
The 6th Trumpet and Second Woe | E54
St. Malachy’s “Last Pope”?
Revelation 11:7–14 (Two Witnesses, the Beast, and Jerusalem)
In 1139, St. Malachy reportedly foresaw a list of 112 popes—ending with Peter the Roman. Some say that points to Pope Francis; others call the whole thing a forgery. Should Christians pay attention—or move on? Tonight we weigh it with Scripture and then continue in Revelation 11:7–14, where the Two Witnesses a
Seals, Trumpets, Bowls & Fallen Angels | E53
Radiant Midweek — Trumpets, Woes, and the Rise of a World Ruler (Revelation 8–11 Recap)
Welcome back! December got crazy (church + family), and the last episode tripped a content filter, so I pulled it, revised it, and we’re back. Radiant Midweek exists to challenge the status quo, push on cultural narratives, and help you think biblically—all while calling believers to be ready, watching, and wai
The Two Witnesses | E52
Welcome to Radiant Midweek — “The Two Witnesses (Revelation 11)”
Tonight we open Revelation 11 and meet the first of a fascinating cast introduced across chapters 11–14. Think of it like the playbill from Fiddler on the Roof—you’re handed a list of key characters so you know who matters in the story. Over the next few weeks we’ll meet: the Two Witnesses, the Beast(s), the Woman, the Child, the Dra
The Truth About Gog and Magog | E80
Gog and Magog — The Final Battle of Ezekiel 38 & 39 Explained
What exactly is the war of Gog and Magog? Is it Russia, an Islamic coalition, or something deeper?
In this episode of Escaping Babylon, Pastor Jason walks through Ezekiel 38–39 and Revelation 20 in a way that makes sense of one of the most debated prophecies in the Bible. You’ll discover:
Why Gog isn’t a nation but a leader of a vas
The Millennium | E79
Revelation 20 (Part 1)
The Thousand Years & the Binding of Satan
Standing on Har Megiddo (Armageddon) overlooking the Jezreel Valley, history screams: this is a battleground. But Revelation doesn’t end at Armageddon (ch. 19). In ch. 20, John sees something stranger: Satan bound, thrones and priests, a first resurrection, and the promise that over the faithful the second death has no power. Wha
The Return of Christ | E78
👉 Armageddon is here.
The armies of the world gather, Babylon has fallen… and then heaven opens. Revelation 19 reveals the return of Jesus Christ, the Rider on the White Horse, Faithful and True. Don’t miss the ending: the choice between two banquets, the wedding supper of the Lamb or the great supper of God.
Escaping Babylon Podcast | Episode 78 Revelation 19: Heaven Opens — The Rider on the Whit
The Wedding Feast of the Lamb | E77
Revelation 19 Explained: The Wedding Feast of the Lamb
In Revelation 19, heaven erupts with Hallelujahs at the fall of Babylon and the wedding feast of the Lamb. What does this powerful moment mean for the end times — and for us today? Join us as we unpack Revelation 19:1–10 and discover how every covenant meal in Scripture points to this final banquet.
📖 In This Episode You’ll Learn:
Why “Halle
Babylon Has Fallen | E76
Podcast Episode 76: Revelation 18 — Babylon Has Fallen
From the Tower of Babel to the fall of Babylon in Revelation 18, Scripture tells one continuous story: a tale of two cities.
On one side: Jerusalem — the city of God, where His Kingdom is established.
On the other: Babylon — the city of man, where humanity builds without God and rebels against Him.
In this episode, we trace Babylon’s story fro
The Beast Rises | E75
Podcast Ep. 75 — The Beast (Revelation 17, Part 2)
Nimrod’s ancient rebellion didn’t die at Babel—it echoes forward into the final world empire. In this episode we trace the “spirit of Babel” from Genesis to Revelation: the beast who was, is not, and is about to rise (Rev 17:8). We show how John builds on Daniel’s four beasts, why the end-times ruler is both a person and a system, what the ten kin
Who Is the Woman Riding the Beast? | E74
Episode 74 — The Beast, the Prostitute, and the Tale of Two Cities (Revelation 17, Part 2)
What does Islamic end-times theology have to do with Revelation 17? Why does the beast turn on the prostitute? And what city does she represent?
In this episode, we examine one of the most shocking and symbolic passages in all of Scripture — the woman riding the beast in Revelation 17. From the deserts of A
Babylon the Great, the Woman & the Beast | E73
Revelation 17 is one of the most mysterious and debated chapters in the Bible. Who is Babylon the Great?
In this episode of Escaping Babylon, we dive deep into John’s vision of the woman riding the scarlet beast—a prophetic picture of ultimate rebellion against God. But to truly understand her, we need to go back to the beginning: Babel, the divine council, and God’s plan to reclaim the nations th
The Final Bowls Are Poured | E72
The Final Bowls Are Poured. No More Delays. | Revelation 16 Explained
The smoke has filled the temple. The doors are shut. And no one—not angels, not saints—can enter. Why? Because judgment is here.
In this sobering episode of Escaping Babylon, we enter Revelation 16—the final wave of God’s wrath. No more pauses. No more interludes. Just seven bowls poured out with holy precision. Boils. Blood. Fi
The Mark, the Harvest, and Wrath | E71
Revelation 15
Not everyone made it out. In Lahaina, it was a normal morning until the fire came. Some ignored the alerts. Some waited too long. The warnings were real… but by the time they were taken seriously, it was almost too late. In Revelation 14–15, we find God’s final siren, a clear and sobering call before His wrath is unleashed.
📖 In this episode of Escaping Babylon, we unpack: The sevent
Two Harvests. One Massive Question | E70
📖 Two Harvests. One Massive Question. Who Gets Gathered—and When?
Welcome to Escaping Babylon, where we journey through the Bible to uncover the truth about the end times and the promised return of Jesus.
In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most debated and mysterious passages in Revelation—chapter 14:14–20. There, we find two harvests. Two reapers. Two drastically different outcomes. An
Do Not Get the Mark - A Warning | E69
Episode Title: Babylon Has Fallen — Endurance, Wrath, and the Mark
What does it mean that Babylon has fallen? Is the mark of the beast just a future event—or something more immediate? And how do we stay faithful when culture calls us to bow?
In this episode, we unpack Revelation 14:9–13, one of the Bible’s most urgent warnings and greatest calls to endurance. We revisit the story of King Nebuchadn
Babylon Has Fallen | E68
Title: Babylon Has Fallen: From Babel to Revelation – The Long Rebellion
Description:
What do Genesis, Nimrod, the Tower of Babel, and Revelation 14 have in common?
In this episode of Escaping Babylon, we uncover the ancient and ongoing rebellion behind one of the Bible’s most haunting warnings:
"Fallen, fallen is Babylon the Great…" (Revelation 14:8)
From the Nephilim in Genesis 6 to Nimrod’s emp
The Second Exodus & Petra | E59
Revelation Chapter 12: The Power of a Remnant
The Second Exodus & Petra
In this video, we explore the powerful message of Revelation Chapter 12, where a remnant of Israel is protected by God during the great tribulation. We dive deep into the story of the woman fleeing into the wilderness and the dragon’s pursuit, and how God's divine intervention saves her. But where exactly does this remnan
The Mystery of God | E51
Revelation chapter 10. A large and powerful angel declares, "There will be no more delay." Game on. The apocalypse has begun. Seven thunders speak but God tells John to seal it up. We are told the mystery of God will now be accomplished. But what is the mystery of God?
Welcome to Escaping Babylon where we are exploring the end times from a biblical worldview. Chapter 10 is another difficult chapte
Angels released at the Euphrates | E50
Revelation chapter 9. Four angels are unleashed at the Euphrates river. They have been kept here for this specific time and purpose. It is a 200 million person army that destroys everything in their path. One third of the population will be gone. Where's this army headed and where did they come from?
Welcome to Escaping Babylon. This is one of the most difficult chapters to interpret in the entire
The Beast from the Abyss | E49
Revelation chapter 9. A fallen angel unlocks the abyss and releases a hoard of demons upon the earth. They are like locusts but sting like scorpions. There is a leader named Abbadon or Apollyon which means destroyer. The are unleashed for 5 months to inflict pain. What in the world is going on?
Welcome to Escaping Babylon. This is one of the most difficult chapters to interpret in the entire Bible
Mountains Falling from the Sky | E48
Revelation chapter 8. Jesus opens the 7th seal and there is silence in heaven. What's going on? After this the trumpets begin sounding and objects start falling from the sky. Is this a meteor, asteroid, comet, volcano, or nuclear attack?
Welcome to Escaping Babylon. We're walking through the book of Revelation to discover what the Bible has to say about the end of the age, tribulation, and the se
The Multitude and End Times Persecution | E47
Revelation chapter 7. We've already met 144,000 from the tribes of Israel. Now John focuses his attention on a multitude beyond count. We are told they are from the great tribulation and lost their lives for their witness of Jesus Christ. How does this align with what Jesus taught in Matthew 24 and the Olivet Discourse?
We're still in the sixth seal. We're going to discuss some difficult topics l
The 144,000 Redeemed | E46
Revelation chapter 7. Who are the redeemed 144,000 sealed and set apart from 12 tribes of Israel. Only this list of tribes doesn't exist anywhere else in the Bible. So who are they?
We're still in the sixth seal. John is being shown a vision of a couple different groups of people. One is being sealed and follows the King wherever he goes. They other is the followers of Christ who have been martyre
Its the End of the World | E45
Revelation chapter 6. Welcome to Escaping Babylon. We're walking through the book of Revelation to discover what the Bible has to say about the end of the age, tribulation, and the second coming of Jesus.
We've covered the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. Now Jesus opens seal 5 & 6. Christians are crying out from the altar for justice. And in seal 6, Jesus returns to earth. It's the day of God
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse | E44
We're walking through the book of Revelation to discover what the Bible has to say about the end of the age, tribultion, and the second coming of Jesus.
Jesus begins to open the seven seals in Revelation 6. With each seal, something is unleashed upon earth. His campaign to reclaim the earth and rule has begun. Let's dive in and discover what that is.
Next up... Jesus continues opening the 7 seal
The Scroll with Seven Seals | E43
Welcome to Escaping Babylon where we are discovering what the Bible has to say about the end times, tribulation, second coming of Jesus, and the apocalypse. Jesus wanted us to be watching and waiting for his return.
We continue with worship in heaven. This time, the one who is on the throne, has a scroll with seven seals. John weeps because nobody is worth to open the scroll, and yet, we are give
A Worship Service in Heaven | E42
Welcome to Escaping Babylon where we are discovering what the Bible has to say about the end times, tribulation, second coming of Jesus, and the apocalypse. Jesus wanted us to be watching and waiting for his return.
When we explore Revelation 4, what do we find? A worship service in heaven. What does John see? What is worship. There are many ideas about worship in our culture. Opinions abound. Bu
The Significance of the Temple | E41
Welcome to Escaping Babylon where we are discovering what the Bible has to say about the end times, tribulation, second coming of Jesus, and the apocalypse. Jesus wanted us to be watching and waiting for his return.
The Temple Mount is one of the most contested pices of real estate in the entire world. Three of the world's largest religions have claims to it. Currently the Dome of the Rock shrine
Enduring the Test of Faith | E40
Welcome to Escaping Babylon where we are discovering what the Bible has to say about the end times, tribulation, second coming of Jesus, and the apocalypse. Jesus wanted us to be watching and waiting for his return.
We're going to tackle all of Revelation chapter three today and look at three churches: Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. One church put their faith and hope in the wrong things, an
The Danger of a Jezebel Spirit | E39
Welcome to Escaping Babylon where we are discovering what the Bible has to say about the end times, tribulation, second coming of Jesus, and the apocalypse. Jesus wanted us to be watching and waiting for his return.
The church in Thyatira had a problem. There was a false prophetess Jesus called Jezebel who was leading the Christians away from the truth, teaching sexual immorality, and encouraging
The Dangers of Compromise | E38
Welcome to Escaping Babylon where we are discovering what the Bible has to say about the end times, tribulation, second coming of Jesus, and the apocalypse. Jesus wanted us to be watching and waiting for his return.
The church in Pergamum had faced conflict but remained faithful. However, their ability to remain strong didn't dismiss the sins they were allowing into their lives. They were guilty o
Synagogue of Satan Exposed | E37
Welcome to Escaping Babylon where we are discovering what the Bible has to say about the end times, tribulation, second coming of Jesus, and the apocalypse. Jesus wanted us to be watching and waiting for his return.
The church in Smyrna was poor yet rich according to Jesus. They were facing persecution on all sides. Refusing to publicly declare "Caesar is Lord", they were considered troublemakers
Forsaking Your First Love | E36
As we open Revelation chapter two, Jesus has the apostle John write down 7 letters to influential churches in Asia Minor. These are the very words of Jesus himself. If he was writing your church a letter, what would it say? The first up is the church in Ephesus. While Jesus has words of praise for the endurance and testing, he also has a strong rebuke. They have forsaken their first love. What hap
The King Returns on the Clouds | E35
We continue our journey through the book of Revelation. It was the last book to join the official canon of scripture as part of the 37 books of the New Testament. For this reason, many people have doubts about its authenticity and importance. Let's take a look at the facts and discover why this book was so controversial and how it eventually was codified.
In chapter 1, we are being introduced to
The Time Is Near | E34
We finally begin our journey through the book of Revelation. We've spent the past half year studying Matthew 24 and portions of Daniel. Now, after building a framework, we begin to open up this amazing Revelation from the Apostle John who is exiled on Patmos. From the very first word, we begin our study. "Apokalypsis"... The apocalypse of Jesus Christ. And what do we discover? The time is near. Bu
Are you ready for the return of Jesus? | E33
Part two of scary stories. Jesus tells three challenging tales about the end times and his second coming. Are you prepared, ready, and does your fruit match your words? He tells three difficult stories: the parable of the 10 virgins, parable of talents (or bags of gold), and the parable of the sheep and the goats. What does Jesus have to say about his return and what does that mean for us? Are you
Preparing for Jesus' Second Coming | E32
In Matthew 24, Jesus describes some clear signs his disciples should be looking for. He then turns a corner and begins to share four stories about the end times. These can be scary stories for many. In the end, Jesus is going to separate the hypocrites from the genuine followers of Christ. Often times, these stories are skipped over or ignored because they are difficult, and yet they are an import
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