Grace Abides with Nick & Andy

The Most Rev. Emily Martin of Iowa joins Nick & Andy with her humor for Revelation 14 including warning, worship, endurance, and hope:

Together they explore:
• The difference between the mark of the Lamb and the mark of the beast
• Why only the redeemed can sing the song of heaven
• What “Babylon” represents and why it still matters today
• How Christians remain faithful under spiritual pressure
• The powerful promise: “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord”

Revelation is strange, mysterious, and relevant — and this conversation tackles some of the biggest spiritual questions Christians still ask today.

Listen in and join us for a thoughtful and encouraging discussion!

Dragons. Beasts. The mark of the beast. 666.

What is Revelation 13 really talking about?

In today’s episode of the Grace Abides podcast, Nick and Andy tackle one of the most discussed — and misunderstood — chapters in the entire Bible.

• Who is the beast?
• Can people unknowingly worship evil?
• Will there someday be a literal “mark” required to buy or sell?
• Does 666 actually help us identify the Antichrist?
• And what comfort does Revelation give Christians living in fearful times?

Join us as we dig into Revelation 13 and talk about how Christians are called to live faithfully in a world full of deception, fear, and false worship.

This one will definitely get you thinking.

Listen in as Nick and Andy dive into Revelation 12 — one of the most dramatic and mysterious chapters in the Bible.

+ But first, do cats go to heaven? Nick sheds light on the topic.

+ From the terrifying dragon who wages war against God’s people to the victorious child who rules the nations, this episode explores the cosmic battle between good and evil.

+ Along the way, we tackle one of the most important questions Christians can ask: What does it mean for Christians to overcome evil through Jesus rather than through worldly power or force?

+ Join us as we unpack the symbolism, the hope, and the victory of Christ found in one of Revelation’s most unforgettable visions.

Listen in as Nick and Andy share lots of laughs as they discuss Revelation 11 and the following:

+ They explore the meaning behind measuring the inner sanctuary, symbolizing those who belong to Jesus. How do we know if we are in the right group?

+ They dive into the identity of the two witnesses, who are called to proclaim God’s truth in a dark world. How are we being witnesses?

+ They unpack how proclaiming God’s truth often brings resistance, and can lead to rejection, ridicule, or marginalization.

+ The resurrection and vindication of the witnesses remind us that death and defeat are never the end of the story for God’s people.

And a whole lot more! Thanks for listening.

Nick & Andy explore Rev. 10 including...

+ Pastoral care for losers

+ 6 Things to Remember about Revelation (Chad Bird)

+ Why chapter 10 is better.

+ Not a "Timeline of Terror"

+ Why Revelation can feel like "visiting a foreign country w/o knowing the language"

Intro & outro Song: Everyday-Routine-Blues (144288 / Pixabay) by Won Jong Hwa. Published with permission. 

Stinger Music: Jazzy Memories by Musinova via Pixabay

Nick and Andy tackle Revelation 9, one of the most intense sections of Scripture to see if there is truth in the chaos. In this episode, we discuss:

+ The "Worst" Chapter? | Why Revelation 9 has a reputation for being one of the most challenging reads in the entire Bible.

+ Nick’s Breaking Point | The real reason Nick decided to step away from the Revelation series after recording this specific chapter.

+ The Abyss Unleashed | Unpacking the terrifying imagery of a demonic army and what it actually represents for us today.

+ The Ultimate Victory | Shifting the focus away from the darkness to the One who holds the final victory.

+ The Value of Prophecy | How much weight should we truly give to the Book of Revelation in our spiritual walk?

Nick & Andy are still in Revelation, this week exploring...

+ Does God have a divine mute button?

+ Do our prayers influence God’s actions?

+ Can fish sin?

+ The seventh seal, God's burns down 1/3 of nature to make a point, plagues from the heavens, darkness in the earth, Andy's dislike of Revelation, and some fun with Revelation 8 in the middle of Holy Week.

This week in Revelation 7 Nick & Andy explore...

+ Are you included in the 144,000? What is it? Are marital relations allowed? 

+ Why your guardian angel might be doing more than just watching you sleep.

+ Washing robes in...blood?

+ From the "Great Ordeal" to "Great Comfort": A total reversal of human suffering.

+ "Ministering spirits" among us and being "sealed" by the Holy Spirit and marked with the cross of Christ forever.

The seven seals of Revelation 6

Listen in as Nick and Andy talk through Revelation 5 and try to answer the following questions:

+ Who does the earth belong to, God or Satan?

+ What is our image of strength and how does Jesus as the “Lamb of God” challenge that?

+ Do we see our prayers as something that gives God joy, like the joy that comes from our favorite sound?

+ What does it mean that Jesus was “ransomed” for us?

+ Do we praise God for the way God works in the lives of other people?

And so much more. Thank you for listening!

Intro & Outro: Everyday-Routine-Blues (144288 / Pixabay) by Won Jong Hwa. Published with permission.