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June 30 #7 The Great Tribulation Already Happened? | Matthew 24:21 [Eschatology Matters]
Did Jesus teach that the Great Tribulation is still future, or was He describing events that took place in the first century?

In this episode, Matt Plett examines Matthew 24:21 and the commonly misunderstood phrase "great tribulation."

Rather than pointing to a future end-times event, Matt argues that Jesus was speaking about the coming judgment upon Jerusalem that culminated in A.D. 70.

By examining the context of Matthew 23–24, Jesus' confrontation with the Pharisees, and His repeated references to "this generation," this teaching explores how the Great Tribulation marked the end of the old covenant age and the destruction of the temple.

What did Jesus actually mean—and does Matthew 24 describe our future or Israel's past?
4 min
June 29 Could 1,000 Christians Change the State Department Forever? [CrossPolitic Show]
CrossPolitic 1v1 — Show Notes: Andrew Crapuchette, CEO of Red Balloon
On this episode of CrossPolitic 101, the Waterboy sits down with Andrew Crapuchette, CEO of Red Balloon, to talk about what happens when merit replaces DEI in hiring — inside corporations, inside the military, and now inside the U.S. Department of State. Andrew breaks down Red Balloon's acquisition of MilitaryHire.com, their new contract as the official recruiting arm for Foreign Service Officers, and why getting 500 to 1,000 cleared patriots into the State Department could have a generational impact on America and the world. Plus: why you should consider taking the Foreign Service Officer Test — and how classical education might be exactly the preparation you need.

Timestamps
00:00 — Intro & sponsors — Classical Conversations and Red Balloon Recruiter
02:22 — Red Balloon acquires MilitaryHire.com — why veterans keep getting rejected by AI gatekeepers
04:01 — Humans are made in the image of God — why AI shouldn't make hiring decisions
05:16 — New contracts: ICE, Border Patrol, and now the U.S. Department of State
06:53 — Rubio's State Department: less than 10% voted for Trump, DEI recruiting, and the house cleaning
09:37 — What a Foreign Service Officer actually does — and why it's one of the most influential jobs in government
11:41 — Why Christians should be applying: language intensives, global assignments, family-friendly benefits
13:31 — The FSO Test: 1–3% pass rate, how it works, and how to practice without burning your shot
15:40 — 17 specialist tracks for those who don't pass the general test
17:32 — What's next for Red Balloon — VA contract, new DC projects, and moving into the CrossPolitic building

Connect with Andrew Capshew
Company: Red Balloon
Website: redballoon.work
Military Hiring: militaryhire.com
FSO Recruiting: Department of State via MilitaryHire — link in show description

Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars
Join us October 1–3 in Franklin, Tennessee at The Factory in Franklin for the Fight Laugh Feast Conference. This year's theme is Holy Wars — Just War, the Crusades, and the Christian Life. Featuring Doug Wilson, Joe Boot, George Grant, Jared Longshore, Joe Rigney, Ben Merkel, and the CrossPolitic crew. Early Bird pricing ends July 1st — nearly halfway sold out.
Tickets: https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference

This Episode's Sponsors
Classical Conversations
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Red Balloon Recruiter
The right employee can grow your business by 5, 10, or even 25%. Red Balloon's personalized source-and-screen process connects business owners with top talent — increasing revenue and reducing cost.
Website: redballoon.work

About CrossPolitic
CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America.

Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation.

Become a CrossPolitic Club Member
Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series.
https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout

Subscribe & Share!
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#CrossPolitic #RedBalloon #MilitaryHire #ForeignServiceOfficer #ChristianBusiness #Hiring #Meritocracy
20 min
June 29 A Hat Tip [In the Bullpen]
25 min
June 29 Why Is Every Christian Is a Priest? [Eschatology Matters]
In this episode of Take Heart, Cory Wing explores the biblical doctrine of the priesthood of all believers. From Israel at Sinai to the New Covenant in Christ, Scripture reveals that every Christian has direct access to God through Jesus, our perfect High Priest. What does it mean to be part of a royal priesthood? How should that shape your worship, service, and daily life? Cory explains how believers are called to offer spiritual sacrifices, proclaim God’s excellencies, and live faithfully in every sphere of life.
25 min
June 29 Did Irenaeus Actually Say That? [Eschatology Matters]
Did Irenaeus really teach that Revelation was written during the reign of Domitian? In Episode 11 of the Revelation Series, Jay Rogers examines one of the most frequently cited arguments for the late date of Revelation and asks whether the evidence has been misunderstood for centuries. The famous statement from Irenaeus is often presented as the decisive proof that Revelation was written in the 90s AD. But what did Irenaeus actually mean? And does the original Greek support the common interpretation?
In this episode:
The famous "time of Domitian" statement
The disputed Greek grammar behind the passage
Why this quotation became so influential
The implications for the dating of Revelation
How the debate affects the identity of the Beast and the fall of Jerusalem
Could the strongest argument for the late date actually be weaker than many assume?
11 min
June 29 TCND: Moisture Problems and Over-Inclusion (How To Go Crazy) [The Comedian Next Door]
We have several problems, Neighbor--and all of them involve moisture. Cooincidence?! We think not!
THEN: The Peaches learned a new term, and it will either help you become a better comedian or drive you crazy. Proceed with caution.
LATER: John shares a story about when he realized his bi-polar father was losing touch with reality. But, on the plus side, he almost became the heir of an Aloe Vera Farm!
Contact the Comedian's family at [email protected] and let us know if you tend to be a bit of a conspiracy theorist.
56 min
June 29 Brad Birzer Among the Inklings! [The Pugcast]
Today the Pugs welcome Hillsdale Professor and historian, Brad Birzer to the Pugcast to discuss his forthcoming book on the Inklings 'Tolkien and the Inklings: Men of the West'. As long time listeners know, we’re fanboys of the Inklings and we think Brad is pretty great too. Brad is a prolific author and an old friend of Chris (he wrote the introduction to Chris’s book on Tom Bombadil). We think you’ll like him as well, and if you’re like the Pugs, you’ll learn something new about the Inklings!

Order Tolkien and the Inklings: Men of the West by Bradley J. Birzer at https://a.co/d/03q0MxZ4

Support the Theology Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8

Learn more about First Pres. Battle Ground: https://www.solochristo.org/

Connect with WileyCraft Productions: https://wileycraftproductions.com/
1 hr 4 min
June 27 Learning to Fly in the Chinese Birdcage + Tibetan World Cup Experiences (Also: Venezuela Earthquake) [China Compass]
I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben, recording today from Lima, Peru…
I’m in a bit of a hurry today, but wanted to touch on a few different things. First, I wanted to mention the tragic earthquake that happened in Venezuela the other day and what I know. Second, every time the World Cup rolls around I remember my first World Cup viewing experience, which took place 20 years ago in a little dodgy hotel in the Tibetan Outback (2006). I also remember the second most unique viewing experience, which was 8 years later, and also in the foothills of Tibet. (I also remember playing in our little Tibetan World Cup at 13,000 ft!)
After the World Cup recollections, we look at a new article published by an old American friend who has decades of experience in China….
The Church in China: Learning to Fly in a Birdcage
https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/the-church-in-china

Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I post new China city prayer profiles every day. Email me anytime with notes, questions, or comments: chinacompass at privacyport dot com. Learn more about our ministry, including my missionary biographies, at PrayGiveGo.us!

The China Compass Podcast is brought to you by Pray for China (PrayforChina.us):
If you want to join us all this week, here are all the Chinese cities to pray for...
Pray for China (6/29-7/5): https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-june-29-july-5-2026

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Luke 10, vs. 2, the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Talk again soon!
40 min
June 27 What Went Down at The PCA General Assembly [CrossPolitic Show]
CrossPolitic 101 — Show Notes: PCA General Assembly Recap
On this episode of CrossPolitic 101, the Waterboy brings in a panel of guests fresh off the 53rd PCA General Assembly to break down what happened in Louisville the week of June 22nd. Pastor Josh Howard (New Covenant Church, Pittsburgh), Pastor Corey Wang (Sheer Presbyterian Church, Morrisville, NC), and Josiah Stowe (co-founder, Dominion Wealth Strategists) join Gabe to walk through the major outcomes — from the roundhouse defeat of Overture 37 on female deacons, to the cheeseburger patriotism moment, to the partial Christian nationalism study committee report and what it means for the denomination going forward.

Timestamps
00:00 — Intro & sponsors — Patriot Mobile and Dominion Wealth Strategists
03:07 — Meet the panel: Pastor Josh Howard, Pastor Corey Wang, and Josiah Stowe
06:45 — Overview of the 53rd PCA GA — Louisville, June 22nd; Mel Duncan moderator, Fred Greco clerk
08:29 — Why denomination meetings matter — Acts 15 and God working through the church
09:15 — General assessment: was this a good GA? Corey's take from the conservative 20%
11:05 — Overture 37 — female deacons: what it proposed and how it was defeated
14:07 — Can the overtures committee screen clearly unbiblical overtures before the floor?
15:13 — Why the PCA lets these come to a vote: gauging denominational health, not just screening error
17:49 — The 14 who voted for it — what happens next? Matthew 18 and the presbyteries
22:03 — Josiah's outside perspective: comparing Overture 37 to the SBC's Muller amendment
24:53 — Were conservatives also frustrated? The related overtures that didn't get floor debate
26:13 — Performative masculinity vs. functional female officers — a rhetorical imbalance?
30:18 — What the PCA needs: courageous young men, not crass ones — Pastor Josh
31:57 — Cheeseburger patriotism — Overture 66 and giving thanks to God for 250 years of America
36:04 — The Christian nationalism study committee report — overture vs. report, what's the difference?
38:13 — Dr. David Strain, the partial report, and why the committee asked for one more year
40:00 — Is the CN report fair? The problem of defining terms in a big-tent denomination
44:01 — Gabe's backstory — PCA roots, CrossPolitic's origin, and the deficiency in political theology
48:34 — Was the CN report too little too late? Pastors weigh in on the church's political theology gap
51:38 — Progressive sanctification and the PCA — Corey's framework for denominational growth
56:22 — Josiah's closing take: bounding the tent, defining good Presbyterian Christian nationalism

Connect with This Episode's Guests
Pastor Josh Howard
Church: New Covenant Church — Monroville (Pittsburgh), PA
Seminary: Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary (adjunct professor)

Pastor Corey Wang
Church: Sheer Presbyterian Church — Morrisville, NC
Podcast: Civically Minded

Josiah Stowe
Role: Co-founder, Dominion Wealth Strategists
Website: reform.money

Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars
Join us October 1–3 in Franklin, Tennessee for the Fight Laugh Feast Conference. This year's theme is Holy Wars — Just War, the Crusades, and the Christian Life. Featuring Doug Wilson, Joe Boot, George Grant, Jared Longshore, Joe Rigney, Ben Merkel, and the CrossPolitic crew. Early Bird pricing ends July 1st — nearly halfway sold out.
Tickets: https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference

This Episode's Sponsors
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Website: patriotmobile.com/crosspolitic

Dominion Wealth Strategists
Financial strategies aligned with biblical principles — budgeting, saving, debt management, insurance, legacy planning, and more. Dominion exists to equip Christians to take the dominion mandate seriously: build wealth, protect it, and use it to further the kingdom. Book your free consultation today.
Website: reform.money

About CrossPolitic
CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America.

Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation.

Become a CrossPolitic Club Member
Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series.
https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout

Subscribe & Share!
Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs.

Follow CrossPolitic
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC
X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic
Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic
Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic
Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/

Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found.

#CrossPolitic #PCA #GeneralAssembly #ChristianNationalism #Presbyterian #ChristianMedia #ReformedTheology
1 hr
June 27 Resolving Yesterday's Question into an Aspirational Declaration for Future Generations [God, Law, and Liberty]
Today David gives his answer to whether the following statement in the Declaration of Independence is more influenced by enlightenment hubris than sound Christian theology: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights." The difference between the one and the other is manifest in a new version he's authored and would encourage future generations to bring to fruition.
15 min