Radiant Midweek
Into the Gap is a Christian podcast that explores some of the deeper questions and mysteries of Scripture without losing its mind. Hosted by Pastor Jason Shanks, the show examines topics like Genesis, the ancient world, the unseen realm, archaeology, and the big story of the Bible. Instead of chasing hype or dismissing difficult questions, Into the Gap approaches them with curiosity, humility, and confidence in Scripture. Each episode investigates what the Bible actually says, what history and research reveal, and where mystery still remains. For curious people who want depth without drama.
Episodes

Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Saturday Jul 19, 2025
The Final Bowls Are Poured. No More Delays. | Revelation 16 Explained
The smoke has filled the temple. The doors are shut. And no one—not angels, not saints—can enter. Why? Because judgment is here.
In this sobering episode of Escaping Babylon, we enter Revelation 16—the final wave of God’s wrath. No more pauses. No more interludes. Just seven bowls poured out with holy precision. Boils. Blood. Fire. Darkness. Hail. Earthquake.
And still... the world refuses to repent. From festering sores to oceans turned to blood, from solar scorch to global collapse, this episode unpacks the sobering reality of divine justice—and the terrifying hardness of the human heart. But right in the middle of it all, Jesus speaks: “Behold, I come like a thief. Blessed is the one who stays awake.”
This is more than a prophecy breakdown. It’s a wake-up call. The bowls are not random—they are righteous. The warnings are not hopeless—they are merciful. The time is not endless—it is running out.
If you're watching, waiting, and wondering what it all means—this is for you. If you're not sure where you stand—this is your invitation. 🕊️ Don’t wait. Come and see.
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Friday Jul 11, 2025
Friday Jul 11, 2025
Revelation 15
Not everyone made it out. In Lahaina, it was a normal morning until the fire came. Some ignored the alerts. Some waited too long. The warnings were real… but by the time they were taken seriously, it was almost too late. In Revelation 14–15, we find God’s final siren, a clear and sobering call before His wrath is unleashed.
📖 In this episode of Escaping Babylon, we unpack: The seventh trumpet and the shift from judgment to wrath The eternal gospel proclaimed by an angel in the sky The fall of Babylon and what it really means The two harvests, one to salvation, one to judgment Why the mark of the beast is more than politics or technology How the sea of glass reveals who escapes the wrath And what the bowl judgments mean for our future
💥 This isn’t just prophecy, it’s a plea. A call to choose the Lamb now, before it’s too late.
🎧 PLUS: Hear the powerful true story of Mariam, a young Egyptian woman who refused to deny Jesus, choosing eternity over survival.
🕊️ This is the last warning before the storm. Don’t wait for the bowls. Don’t gamble with the mark. Choose Jesus—now—while there’s still time.
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Sunday Jul 06, 2025
Sunday Jul 06, 2025
📖 Two Harvests. One Massive Question. Who Gets Gathered—and When?
Welcome to Escaping Babylon, where we journey through the Bible to uncover the truth about the end times and the promised return of Jesus.
In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most debated and mysterious passages in Revelation—chapter 14:14–20. There, we find two harvests. Two reapers. Two drastically different outcomes. And one urgent question:
Who gets gathered? And when?
📌 We’ll explore:
The difference between the harvest of the Son of Man and the grapes of wrath
Whether Revelation 14 describes the rapture, the first resurrection, or something else entirely
What Paul, Jesus, and John each say about the end of the age
How the parable of the weeds and wheat flips the popular timeline upside down
Why so many believers read their theology into the Bible instead of letting the Bible speak for itself
Along the way, we’ll challenge some common assumptions:🌀 Pre-Trib? Post-Trib? Pre-Wrath?🎺 What does it mean that Paul said the resurrection happens at “the last trumpet”?🔥 And are we confusing God’s wrath with Satan’s persecution?
This isn’t just theological trivia—it’s a sobering picture of two destinies:✔ One reaped by the victorious Son of Man✖ The other crushed in the winepress of God’s wrath
🕊️ The time is short. The harvest is near. Are you ready?
📚 Scripture References:
Revelation 14:14–20
1 Thessalonians 4:13–18
1 Corinthians 15:51–54
Matthew 24, Matthew 13
Revelation 7, 19, 20
Isaiah 63, Joel 3
🔔 If this challenged you, share it.👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more deep dives from Escaping Babylon.📲 Follow along as we expose false comfort, confront cultural Christianity, and prepare the Church for the days ahead.
🗣️ Stay awake. Stay ready.🔥 And don’t get left behind.
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Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Episode Title: Babylon Has Fallen — Endurance, Wrath, and the Mark
What does it mean that Babylon has fallen? Is the mark of the beast just a future event—or something more immediate? And how do we stay faithful when culture calls us to bow?
In this episode, we unpack Revelation 14:9–13, one of the Bible’s most urgent warnings and greatest calls to endurance. We revisit the story of King Nebuchadnezzar and explore how Babylon became the symbol of global rebellion—and how its fall is inevitable.
You’ll learn:
Why Babylon still matters today
What the mark of the beast really means
How to live with patient endurance when following Jesus costs you everything
Why death for the believer is not defeat, but reward
This is a call to stand firm, resist compromise, and live ready for the return of the King.
Reflection Questions:
Where do you see Babylon’s influence today?
What areas are tempting you to compromise?
Are you ready to endure—and thrive—in faith?
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Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Title: Babylon Has Fallen: From Babel to Revelation – The Long Rebellion
Description:
What do Genesis, Nimrod, the Tower of Babel, and Revelation 14 have in common?
In this episode of Escaping Babylon, we uncover the ancient and ongoing rebellion behind one of the Bible’s most haunting warnings:"Fallen, fallen is Babylon the Great…" (Revelation 14:8)
From the Nephilim in Genesis 6 to Nimrod’s empire and the ziggurat of Babel… from ancient Babylon’s destruction of Jerusalem to the harlot who rides the Beast in Revelation 17–18—Babylon is more than a city. It’s a system. A spiritual counterfeit that’s seduced the nations for thousands of years.
We trace the long shadow of Babylon through:
The Divine Council and the rebellion of the sons of God
Nimrod’s rise and the first human empire
Babel’s tower and its defiant grasp at heaven
God’s judgment, disinheritance of the nations, and call of Abraham
Babylon’s historical reign—and prophetic future
The final fall of Babylon and the coming of a New Jerusalem
Jesus doesn’t just defeat Babylon—He reverses it.Pentecost undoes Babel’s confusion.And His Kingdom is the only one that will never fall.
🕊 Revelation 18:4 – "Come out of her, my people."The call still echoes today.
📢 Will you escape Babylon… or be consumed by it?
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Sunday Mar 16, 2025
Sunday Mar 16, 2025
Revelation Chapter 12: The Power of a Remnant The Second Exodus & Petra
In this video, we explore the powerful message of Revelation Chapter 12, where a remnant of Israel is protected by God during the great tribulation. We dive deep into the story of the woman fleeing into the wilderness and the dragon’s pursuit, and how God's divine intervention saves her. But where exactly does this remnant go? Could Petra, the ancient city hidden within the rock, be the key to understanding God's plan for the remnant of Israel?
We’ll use scripture to uncover the prophetic clues and discuss why many scholars believe the Second Exodus will lead the remnant to Petra—a fortified place of refuge. Join us as we look at the history and geography of Petra and explore why it stands as a perfect stronghold until the Day of the Lord.
🔑 Key Topics:
The power of a remnant in God's plan
The woman fleeing into the wilderness
The dragon’s pursuit and God’s intervention
Petra as a prophetic hiding place
Historical and geographical insights on Petra
If you’re interested in prophecy, the end times, or biblical geography, this video will provide you with fascinating insights and deeper understanding.
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Friday Nov 08, 2024
Friday Nov 08, 2024
Revelation chapter 10. A large and powerful angel declares, "There will be no more delay." Game on. The apocalypse has begun. Seven thunders speak but God tells John to seal it up. We are told the mystery of God will now be accomplished. But what is the mystery of God?
Welcome to Escaping Babylon where we are exploring the end times from a biblical worldview. Chapter 10 is another difficult chapter to interpret. It is chalked full of symbolism and imagery that is hard to decipher and sometimes deliberately kept from us. We'll dive into the letter of Ephesians to discover what the mystery of God is as we are exploring the days of the 7th trumpet.
Next up... One more trumpet or "woe" remains. John will measure the temple and we'll be introduced to a couple of witnesses. Who are they? We are still in the 6th trumpet of the end times story. Things are getting difficult and will continue to. Hang on for the ride and thanks for tuning in!
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Friday Nov 08, 2024
Friday Nov 08, 2024
Revelation chapter 9. Four angels are unleashed at the Euphrates river. They have been kept here for this specific time and purpose. It is a 200 million person army that destroys everything in their path. One third of the population will be gone. Where's this army headed and where did they come from?
Welcome to Escaping Babylon. This is one of the most difficult chapters to interpret in the entire Bible. It is chalked full of symbolism and imagery that is hard to decipher. Scholars have been arguing about the exact meaning for centuries. Let's dive in and see what we can learn.
Next up... One more trumpet or "woe" remains. Things are getting difficult and will continue to. Hang on for the ride and thanks for tuning in!
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Friday Nov 08, 2024
Friday Nov 08, 2024
Revelation chapter 9. A fallen angel unlocks the abyss and releases a hoard of demons upon the earth. They are like locusts but sting like scorpions. There is a leader named Abbadon or Apollyon which means destroyer. The are unleashed for 5 months to inflict pain. What in the world is going on?
Welcome to Escaping Babylon. This is one of the most difficult chapters to interpret in the entire Bible. Scholars have been arguing about the exact meaning for centuries. Let's dive in and see what we can learn.
Next up... Two more trumpets or "woes" remain. Things are about to get dicey. Hang on for the ride and thanks for tuning in! Don't forget to like, subscribe, or leave helpful comments.
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Saturday Oct 12, 2024
Saturday Oct 12, 2024
Revelation chapter 8. Jesus opens the 7th seal and there is silence in heaven. What's going on? After this the trumpets begin sounding and objects start falling from the sky. Is this a meteor, asteroid, comet, volcano, or nuclear attack?
Welcome to Escaping Babylon. We're walking through the book of Revelation to discover what the Bible has to say about the end of the age, tribulation, and the second coming of Jesus. Jesus told us to be watching, waiting, and prepared for this season. That's what this podcast is all about.
Next up... The final three trumpets and one of the hardest passages in the Bible. Things get a little weird from here. Hang on for the ride.
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