I Survived the Rapture

Pages 1-134/Chapters 1-7 of Desecration: Antichrist Takes the Throne

Back in the saddle for the final third of the Left Behind saga. The boys come upon what might be their least favorite book so far. Shane fights a cold but can't fight the onslaught of terrible pacing. Luckily, a new ally reaches out from the distant past to help the boys in their darkest hour.

The boys take a step away from Tim and Jerry in a new companion series to ISTR. Neon Genesis Evangelicals takes a closer look at some of the most notable and controversial figures in the modern evangelical movement.

Our pilot episode centers on the TBN troubadour: Carmello Licciardello (more commonly known as simply "Carman". This bombastic arena artist holds the alleged world record for the largest attended christian music concert of all time. He soared to popularity through the 80s and 90s with his unmistakable brand of gospel music, spoken word, dance, and fear-baiting that is right in line with the biggest figures of the Satanic Panic.

The boys send The Mark packing as they dissect the phenomenon and modern conspiracy narrative that is still infecting US political discourse. Biochips, vaccines, and a whole bunch of people who didn't actually read the Bible make an appearance. Shane pulls from some contemporary sources and the final horsemen tally gets levied as Book 9 is on the horizon.

Pages 252-END/Chapters 15-End of The Mark: The Beast Rules the World

Do you hear the people sing? If so, we’re sorry. The loyalty enforcement protocols are now in effect as the book finally starts living up to its title. The boys take aim at right-wing tiktok and the Hunger Games on this episode featuring musical guest: Nicolae Carpathia.

Pages 123-251 of Chapter 8-14 of The Mark: The Beast Rules the World

Time is ticking for the New Babylon crew as the pressure mounts for them to step up and take the Mark of Loyalty. New Nicolae gets even weirder with a barnyard fixation and a Dracula-esque mirror collection. The Force loses one member and gains another as the boys dissect the silly esotericism of Facebook christo-fascists.

Pages 1-122/Chapter 1-7 of The Mark: The Beast Rules the World

Peak dystopia hours. The boys examine the immediate aftermath of the dark-magic-palooza swirling around Nicolae Carpathia's resurrection and indwelling. The clock is ticking for the GC insiders as the regime unveils the Mark of Loyalty at long last. Shane gets more than a little heated over the present day impact of Left Behind's lore and a long forgotten npc makes a return appearance.

Still dealing with the fallout of the Nicolae Carpathia comeback tour and looking forward to the new world under Satan himself, the boys begin to dissect the larger implications of the plot as the Tribulation Force falls more under the heals of the GC. Shane gets to wax at length about speaking in tongues and Gavin provides some insight as to the psychological mechanisms behind Tsion's "Dr. Strange Astral Journey".

Pages 215-End/Chapter 14-End of The Indwelling: The Beast Takes Possession

The funeral for Nicolae Carpathia finally gets underway as the Tribulation Force continues to gain new members at home and around the world. The boys examine the second of Tsion's cosmic journeys to the throne of heaven (and Tim's very loose interpretation of prophetic imagery). Sadboy Ray returns and the GC finally set their sites on the Chicago safe house.

AND ON THE THIRD DAY....

Pages 107-214 of Chapters 7-13 of The Indwelling: The Beast Takes Possession

Everything old is new again as the boys bear witness to the hours counting down to the Supreme Potentate's state funeral in New Babylon. The Tribulation Force scrambles to reunite after a catastrophe, the head of the GC plays mind games with his subordinates, and someone named Steele is on the verge of a nervous breakdown. We're playing all the greatest hits this week, but there is a psychedelic astral projection into the planes of Heaven and the throne of God himself--so that's kinda new.

All Hell breaks loose—eventually. The Supreme Potentate lies dead and the Global Community mourns. The boys follow along as a scattered Tribulation Force tries to find their footing in the midst of the biggest shake up since the Rapture itself, tapping into mystical powers of their own (seriously) and trying to regroup despite the chaos. The bodies are already piling up and the last book’s mysteries are already starting to be solved.