When God judges Babylon, the entire world mourns—but heaven rejoices. Why?

In this verse-by-verse study of Revelation Chapter 18, we continue our journey through the Book of Revelation by examining the complete destruction of Babylon, the political, economic, and commercial center of the final world system.

After identifying the religious Babylon of Revelation 17, this week's study turns to the economic and governmental power behind the revived Roman Empire. John watches as an angel announces Babylon's fall, kings and merchants mourn the collapse of their wealth, and heaven celebrates God's righteous judgment.

Together we'll examine:

•  The relationship between Revelation 17 and Revelation 18 
•  The political and economic Babylon of the last days 
•  Why the kings and merchants mourn Babylon's destruction 
•  God's call to "Come out of her, My people" 
•  The dangers of wealth, worldliness, and spiritual compromise 
•  The certainty of God's justice and final judgment 
•  What Revelation 18 teaches believers today 

This study follows a historical, grammatical, and biblical approach, allowing Scripture to interpret Scripture while avoiding sensational speculation. Whether you're studying Bible prophecy for the first time or continuing a detailed study of Revelation, this episode offers biblical context and practical application centered on God's Word.

Join us as we continue our verse-by-verse study through one of the Bible's most important prophetic books.

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(00:51) Introduction to Revelation 18 and Babylon's fall

(05:38) Babylon the great is fallen

(09:51) Why Babylon is linked to Rome

(13:31) Babylon's economic power and global reach

(24:32) Come out of her my people

(29:22) Kings and merchants mourn Babylon's collapse

(38:33) Heaven rejoices and Babylon is destroyed

(50:02) Final application and preview of Revelation 19

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What happens when everything you've worked for disappears overnight?

After Hurricane Maria devastated the Caribbean, entrepreneur and author Sandy Malone watched the successful destination wedding business she spent years building vanish almost instantly. Rather than giving up, she chose to reinvent herself and begin again.

Tonight on The Joe Rooz Show, Joe sits down with Sandy for a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience, rebuilding after loss, and the realities of chasing the American dream. They discuss business ownership, politics, personal responsibility, adapting to unexpected change, and what it takes to keep moving forward when life forces you to start over.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, small business owner, or someone facing an unexpected setback, Sandy's story is a powerful reminder that sometimes the greatest opportunities come after life's biggest disappointments.

Topics include:

• Hurricane Maria 
• Entrepreneurship 
• Small business ownership 
• Reinventing your career 
• Building resilience 
• Personal responsibility 
• Politics and current events 
• Lessons learned from starting over 
• Finding opportunity after adversity 

If you enjoy thoughtful long-form conversations about faith, culture, business, and life, be sure to subscribe and join us each week.

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(00:04:04) Joe introduces Sandy Malone and the theme of reinvention

(00:08:25) From Caribbean weddings to life on Jekyll Island

(00:12:29) How hurricane Maria destroyed a thriving wedding business

(00:13:52) Sandy's journalism career and unexpected wedding empire

(00:17:40) Writing fiction, home renovations, and starting over again

(00:23:24) Life as a cop wife and the realities of police families

(00:31:17) When gunmen targeted their home in Washington DC

(00:37:23) Turning police family experience into fiction

(00:42:17) Funny patrol stories and the humor cops rely on

(00:56:10) The personal risks of police work and family exposure

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What makes a story unforgettable?

Is it epic battles, magical worlds, and larger-than-life heroes—or is it something much more human?

Tonight, on The Joe Rooz Show, Joe sits down with fantasy author J.F. Monroe, creator of the Legacy of the Four trilogy, for a conversation that goes far beyond fantasy novels. Together, they explore why readers connect with flawed heroes, relatable villains, emotional realism, and stories that reflect the complexity of real life.

J.F. shares her journey from working in Human Resources to becoming a published author, the inspiration behind her unique interpretation of the Four Horsemen, and why some of the greatest stories ever told continue to resonate across generations.

The discussion also explores modern storytelling, moral ambiguity, mythology, faith, creativity, and the timeless question of what separates a good story from a truly great one.

Whether you're a writer, reader, fantasy fan, or simply someone who loves meaningful conversations, this episode offers an engaging look into the power of storytelling.

 In this episode:
 ✔️ Why flawed heroes are more relatable
 ✔️ Building believable villains
 ✔️ The Four Horsemen as literary inspiration
 ✔️ Storytelling and the human condition
 ✔️ Fantasy vs. escapism
 ✔️ The creative process
 ✔️ Overcoming impostor syndrome
 ✔️ Why great stories still matter

Guest: J.F. Monroe
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(00:03:45) Joe opens the show from Asylum Studios

(00:04:55) Why fantasy readers stay for flawed characters

(00:10:35) Introducing author JF Monroe

(00:11:47) From reader to writer and the Four Horsemen

(00:16:36) Impostor syndrome and choosing to publish

(00:20:42) Balancing writing with work and family life

(00:25:07) Flawed heroes, villains, and emotional realism

(00:35:33) The core premise of Legacy of the Four

(00:40:10) World-building challenges and fantasy for beginners

(00:46:12) Vulnerability in characters and modern storytelling

(00:54:24) Personal inspiration and where to find her books

(00:59:01) Joe's final thoughts on real stories and growth

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Tonight on The Joe Rooz Show, Joe welcomes Wayne Rankin back for another edition of Wednesday's with Wayne, where practical preparedness meets common-sense living. This week's conversation expands beyond traditional prepping and explores the everyday skills that help families become more self-reliant. 

Joe and Wayne discuss preparedness without panic, homesteading principles, current events, community resilience, and the importance of developing practical knowledge before it's needed.

The episode also features listener questions covering emergency preparedness, food sourcing, and common concerns facing families looking to become less dependent on fragile systems. Throughout the discussion, Wayne emphasizes that preparedness is about responsibility, planning ahead, and building confidence through practical action—not fear.

Topics include:
• Practical preparedness
• Self-reliance and homesteading
• Community resilience
• Current events through a preparedness lens
• Listener preparedness questions
• Emergency planning
• Food sourcing and American-made products
• Building practical everyday skills

Whether you're just beginning your preparedness journey or looking to refine your existing plans, this conversation offers practical ideas and thoughtful discussion designed for everyday people.

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(00:00:53) Joe welcomes Wayne for practical preparedness

(00:02:31) Joe's Yankee Stadium story and sports memories

(00:04:45) Wayne's coastal fishing trip and bald eagle footage

(00:10:31) Haircuts, bald jokes, and show housekeeping

(00:15:15) Farm updates, gardening setbacks, and harvest plans

(00:20:50) Chicken eggs, breeding, and practical farm lessons

(00:32:57) Why Rosanna should teach farm and business skills

(00:40:28) Rosanna explains bee care, hives, and honey production

(00:53:37) Listener questions on preparedness basics and hard lessons

(01:01:41) Closing thanks, producer shout outs, and final sign off

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Sunday Bible Study returns to the Book of Revelation as we continue our verse-by-verse study through Revelation 17 and examine one of the most debated passages in biblical prophecy: Mystery Babylon.

After witnessing the completion of God's judgment in Revelation 16, the focus now shifts to the spiritual system behind the world's rebellion against God. In this study, we examine the identity of the woman riding the scarlet beast, the symbolism of the seven heads and ten horns, the significance of the seven hills, and the relationship between Babylon, world religion, and the coming Antichrist.

The discussion also looks at Babylon's historical roots, the influence of false religion throughout history, the persecution of believers, and why Revelation 17 and 18 separate the religious and political aspects of Babylon's final judgment. Throughout the study, Scripture is compared with Scripture as we seek to understand Bible prophecy within its biblical context.

If you're following our ongoing Revelation Bible Study series, this chapter marks an important transition from God's judgments to exposing the religious system that has deceived the nations before Christ's return.

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Study Resources
• Revelation 17 (KJV)
• Revelation 18 (KJV)
• The Declaration of Independence (National Archives)
• The Two Babylons – Alexander Hislop
• Foxe's Book of Martyrs
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(00:00:49) Joe opens with Independence Day reflections

(00:05:37) A call to church, gospel witness, and urgency

(00:07:05) Setting up Revelation 17 and Mystery Babylon

(00:10:13) Prayer and start of the Bible study

(00:12:28) Babylon, Pergamos, and the Two Babylons

(00:17:10) Peter, the cornerstone, and Catholic claims

(00:21:29) The woman on the beast and Rome's symbolism

(00:33:10) Martyrs, persecution, and the blood of saints

(00:41:52) The beast, ten kings, and revived Roman power

(00:52:01) God's sovereignty over nations and history

(01:02:30) Closing prayer and final lessons from Revelation 17

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Tonight, Joe sits down with award-winning television director, documentary filmmaker, author, and global traveler Craig D. Forrest for a fascinating conversation about storytelling, faith, media, and the human condition.

Craig shares how firsthand experiences covering terrorism, voodoo, cults, humanitarian crises, and life in some of the world's most dangerous regions strengthened his faith instead of destroying it.

Together, Joe and Craig discuss the evolution of television and filmmaking, the rise of artificial intelligence, shrinking attention spans, why authentic storytelling still matters, and what the modern media often misses when reporting on world events.

They also dive into Craig's memoir, Night Train to Cairo, and explore how decades spent behind the camera shaped his understanding of truth, culture, and the enduring power of stories.

If you enjoy thoughtful long-form conversations exploring faith, culture, history, technology, current events, and the people behind the ideas, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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(00:01:10) Joe introduces Craig d Forrest and the theme

(00:06:58) Craig joins from France and reflects on Europe

(00:09:55) Early career moments that shaped Craig's calling

(00:17:57) Finding destiny, prayer, and God's direction

(00:21:15) Craig's testimony and the value of reaching kids

(00:34:34) Travel, spiritual warfare, and the reality of evil

(00:49:46) Grace, forgiveness, and stories from Burundi

(00:52:33) Night Train to Cairo and a life of significance

(01:00:34) Where to find Craig and Joe's closing reflections

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What does real preparedness actually look like?

In this week's Wednesday's with Wayne, Joe and Wayne discuss why preparedness is much more than storing food or preparing for disasters. It's about thinking ahead, making wise decisions, becoming more self-reliant, and being ready for the everyday challenges life throws our way.

The conversation covers practical topics including:

• Everyday preparedness 
• Retirement and financial planning 
• Rising costs and inflation 
• Food storage and preserving what you have 
• Fishing, hunting, and self-reliance 
• Emergency power outages 
• Keeping food cold during extended outages 
• Ice, coolers, and simple preparedness tips 
• Why asking questions is one of the best ways to learn preparedness 

Whether you're new to preparedness or have been living this lifestyle for years, this conversation is a reminder that preparation isn't driven by fear—it's driven by responsibility and common sense.

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(00:01:12) Joe and Wayne open with a blunt state of America

(00:02:42) Practical prepping for retirement and rising costs

(00:06:13) Food control, farmland, and tech billionaire influence

(00:14:03) America at 200 and memories of the 1976 bicentennial

(00:17:21) What success means beyond money and possessions

(00:24:36) Education, revisionist history, and the loss of liberty

(00:28:28) Trump, Republicans, and frustration with empty promises

(00:40:17) A tired generation wants peace, privacy, and less noise

(00:45:51) Fourth of July plans, faith, and rural life

(00:50:52) Why America is still worth celebrating at 250

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Artificial intelligence is advancing faster than ever—but the biggest question may not be whether AI can predict the future.

It may be who controls it.

Tonight, Joe sits down with Jordan Miller, founder of the Satori Network, for a thoughtful conversation about artificial intelligence, decentralized technology, blockchain, prediction systems, and the future of human decision-making.

Jordan explains why he believes prediction—not language—is the true measure of intelligence, how decentralized AI differs from centralized models, and why giving a handful of corporations control over artificial intelligence may be one of the defining challenges of our generation.

Together they'll explore:

•  What Satori is and how it works 
•  Can AI actually predict future events? 
•  Why decentralization matters 
•  The relationship between AI, blockchain, and human intelligence 
•  The ethical questions surrounding predictive technology 
•  Who should control artificial intelligence? 
•  How emerging technologies may shape truth, communication, and society 

Whether you're excited about AI, skeptical of the hype, or simply curious about where technology is heading, this conversation offers a balanced look at one of the most important developments of our time.

Guest: Jordan Miller
Founder, Satori Network
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(00:01:14) Joe introduces the AI and future prediction debate

(00:05:20) Jordan Miller joins to discuss Satori Network

(00:06:29) From philosophy to intelligence and brain research

(00:11:16) How crypto and distributed consensus changed his path

(00:14:24) Why prediction is central to real intelligence

(00:17:20) Modeling AI after the brain without copying it

(00:22:13) What people misunderstand about AI awareness

(00:29:34) AI as a kind of collective subconscious

(00:34:26) Building Satori as a decentralized future oracle

(00:40:24) Unique redundancy and the wisdom of the crowd

(00:46:55) Can humanity handle knowing more about the future

(00:50:22) Where the model could fail and how it filters bad data

(01:00:16) Final reflections, resources, and Joe's takeaway

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In this Sunday Bible Study, I walk through Revelation 16 and the seven bowls of God’s wrath, picking up where we left off in Revelation 15. We look at the progression of the final judgments poured out on the earth—the sores, the seas and rivers turned to blood, the scorching sun, darkness on the kingdom of the beast, the drying of the Euphrates, the gathering to Armageddon, and the final earthquake and hail.

Along the way, I connect these judgments to other passages in Scripture, especially the plagues in Egypt, Malachi 4, and Revelation 14, to show how the Bible fits together and how God’s judgments are declared true and righteous from heaven itself.

I also focus on one of the chapter’s sobering themes: even under unmistakable judgment, mankind still refuses to repent. That contrast points us back to the urgency of the present age of grace.

For believers, Revelation 16 is a reminder that God is still in control and that His word is unfolding exactly as promised. For anyone not yet saved, the message is simple and urgent: today is still the day of salvation, and the answer is to trust fully in the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. 

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Join us LIVE as Joe sits down with author Russell Anders for a thought-provoking conversation about storytelling, creativity, cyberpunk fiction, artificial intelligence, and the power stories have to shape culture.

Can AI ever replace human imagination? Why do so many modern movies and television shows feel empty despite massive budgets? What separates meaningful storytelling from simple entertainment?

Russell shares his journey from decades of writing and rewriting manuscripts to publishing his debut novel, Daemones ex Machina, while offering practical advice for aspiring writers, creatives, and anyone interested in the future of art in the age of artificial intelligence.

This conversation goes far beyond science fiction. Together, Joe and Russell explore creativity, discipline, culture, philosophy, technology, and why the stories we choose to tell—and consume—matter more than ever.

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(00:03:46) Show opening and tonight's big storytelling question

(00:09:24) Russell Anders on childhood storytelling and writing drive

(00:13:36) The ten year manuscript and learning how to write

(00:19:30) Cyberpunk focus and why discipline matters for writers

(00:22:48) Why modern stories feel polished but emotionally empty

(00:27:41) Becoming an intentional audience and stories shaping culture

(00:37:52) Inside Demonis x Machina and its core themes

(00:44:47) AI, creativity, and whether machines can replace authors

(00:55:07) Advice for creatives and closing reflections on storytelling

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