Join Rev’s Sage and Ted Cole for a seven week podcast series on the Book of Revelation titled, “The Holy City is for Everyone.” Releases Thursday mornings.

Both Sage and Ted were ordained two decades ago, Sage as a Swedenborgian Minister and Ted as an Episcopal priest. Sage is currently the visionary founder of the Helen Keller Spiritual Life Collaborative, author of the Substack Worship is Life, and producer of the Be Love Podcast. Ted serves as the rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church. Sage and Ted live in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Boston with their two sons Theo & Zach, their cat Miso and their newly adopted dog Princess.

Keywords

Holy City, Revelation, spiritual journey, judgment, Lamb, Four Horsemen, seals, spiritual maturity, transformation, silence

Summary

In this episode, the hosts explore the themes of the Book of Revelation, focusing on the significance of the Holy City, the role of the Lamb, and the imagery of judgment and transformation. They discuss the Four Horsemen as representations of human stages, the martyrs under the fifth seal, and the unity of the great multitude. The conversation culminates in the invitation to silence after the seventh seal, emphasizing the importance of reflection and spiritual growth.

Takeaways

The Holy City is for everyone, emphasizing inclusivity.

The Book of Revelation explores deep spiritual truths amidst chaos.

Judgment is portrayed through the imagery of the throne and the Lamb.

The Lamb represents innocence and the power of love over judgment.

The Four Horsemen symbolize stages of human evolution and chaos.

The fifth seal reveals the souls of martyrs, highlighting their faithfulness.

The sixth seal depicts destruction and the fear of God’s judgment.

The 144,000 represent those receptive to divine wisdom and truth.

The great multitude signifies unity among diverse peoples in faith.

Silence after the seventh seal invites reflection and peace.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Holy City and Its Purpose

02:00 Exploring the Book of Revelation

04:34 The Significance of the Throne and Judgment

08:57 The Role of the Lamb and Spiritual Maturity

13:27 The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse

26:37 Navigating Human Energies and Spiritual Growth

29:06 Personal Reflection and Growth

29:48 Exploring the Fifth Seal

34:21 The Sixth Seal: Destruction and Transformation

44:02 The Vision of Unity and Hope

47:42 The Invitation to Silence and Rest

This episode’s theme music is “The Throne,” by the Rev. Ken Turley www.turleymusic.com

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