What is the rapture, and is it biblical? We explore history, scripture, and theology around the end times, plus dive into practical questions about false prophets, patriotism, marriage, and more. ⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – The rapture?!00:28 – Viral predictions & Jesus’ words about His return02:26 – Is there such a thing as “the rapture”?03:33 – Understanding Revelation as apocalyptic literature05:17 – Pre-trib, post-trib & how the early church viewed the return of Christ06:16 – Pros and cons of rapture theology07:15 – Why escapism is unhealthy theology08:33 – Living with responsibility in a dark world09:50 – A personal story about ICE raids & being an ambassador of hope11:17 – Escapism vs assignment: what heaven coming to earth really means13:25 – Childhood fears of eternity & the rapture15:07 – Family prepper culture & end times anxieties16:23 – How to detect a false prophet18:06 – What does it mean to prophesy today?21:34 – Advice for young adults “transitioning” to Christianity26:28 – The loneliness of following Jesus at first26:44 – Patriotism vs idolatry30:04 – Supporting your daughter’s marriage you don’t approve of36:15 – Reading the Bible when it feels complicated36:42 – What it means to be made in the image of God