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Chronicles of the End Times

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273 episodes
Language
English
Publisher
Russ Scalzo
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No
Date created
2013/07/05
Latest episode
2026/04/04
Average duration
12 min.
Release period
8 days

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Occasionally, people say, are we really in the last days? How do we know? Does it matter one way or another? We will try to answer these questions and many others in this study. But the most important question may be, how can we reach others with hope in these changing times? One part of prophecy is often emphasized over another, causing us to lose perspective and miss the blessing and beauty of prophecy in scripture. I have taken the information in this study from many authors and teachers who have their lives studying God's word. I have added some insight that the Holy Spirit taught me. With God's help, I have endeavored to keep the whole counsel of the word of God in full view to give us an accurate picture of Christ and His great love for a lost world. I pray that this will challenge you and cause you to grow in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, as it has me preparing it. Let's begin!

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A U.S. Marshal’s Drug Raid And The God Who Sees Everything.
2026/04/04
Send us Fan Mail A reinforced door shouldn’t feel like a turning point in your faith, but sometimes it does. We sit down with former U.S. Marshal Michael Schroeder for part two of his testimony, and it takes us straight into a Bronx DEA takedown where everything that can go wrong nearly does.  It’s an unfiltered look at law enforcement reality, high-risk warrants, and the mental load that follows you home. If you care about faith and work, spiritual warfare, or how Christians carry courage into dangerous places, this conversation will stick with you. The second half pivots to intercessory prayer and the “network” we forget we’re part of. Michael shares how a friend told him he’d been on his heart all week, praying daily, right as the stress from that operation was still weighing on him. We talk about learning to pause, listen in prayer, and act when God brings someone to mind, plus a closing nod to end times themes like wars, rumors of wars, falling away, and revival. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What’s a moment where you felt prompted to pray and didn’t want to ignore it? Support the show
A Former U.S. Marshal Explains the Cost Of Running Toward Danger
2026/04/04
Send us Fan Mail You’ve heard the phrase “you never know what’s on the other side of that door” but it hits different when it comes from someone who made a career out of going through it. I sit down with former U.S. Marshal Michael Schroeder, a longtime friend and a man with a powerful testimony for Jesus Christ, to talk about the reality of federal law enforcement and the spiritual strength it takes to do it well. Michael breaks down what the United States Marshals Service actually does in plain language, including why it’s the oldest federal law enforcement agency, how its mission connects to the federal judiciary, and what “broad arrest powers” really mean in practice. If you’ve ever searched for “what do U.S. Marshals do” or wondered how courtroom security and fugitive operations function day-to-day, this conversation is a strong starting point. We also get personal. Michael shares when he came to Christ at 19, why his desire to serve didn’t disappear after salvation, and how a season of frustration ended when he surrendered his plans to God. Then we talk about the weight of the job: dangerous arrests, exposure to terrorism cases, and what he calls real evil, and the temptations that can come from law enforcement culture. His perspective is honest and practical, centered on integrity, discipline, and spending real time with the Lord. Listen through to the end for the setup to part two, then subscribe, share this with a friend who cares about faith and service, and leave a review. What part of Michael’s story hit you the hardest? Support the show
God Keeps A Record Of Nations And Hearts
2026/03/17
Send us Fan Mail The news cycle trains us to see war as strategy, alliances, and headlines but what if there’s a spiritual war underneath the surface that most people refuse to name? We take a hard look at Iran through a biblical lens and ask a simpler, sharper question: does God still act in history, or have we quietly decided he doesn’t keep a record anymore? We start where clarity always starts: the Word of God. We talk about why so many Christians ignore the Old Testament, why daily Bible reading is not optional, and why John’s claim that “the Word became flesh” still changes everything. Jesus isn’t an idea or a mascot; he is the living center of Scripture, and knowing him requires more than vibes and quick verses. Then we go to Joshua 10 and the battle of Gibeon, a story that forces modern readers to wrestle with divine justice, covenant faithfulness, and God fighting for his people. From there, we connect the “cup of iniquity” to current events and to the uncomfortable reality that grace does not rewrite God’s character. Grace pulls us closer to the table of fellowship, not farther from truth. We also address Iran’s decades of brutality, especially the devastation of women’s rights since 1979, and we challenge the moral blindness that can make people celebrate slogans while ignoring real suffering. Finally, we talk about how God uses flawed leaders, why that should humble us, and why the mission remains repentance, mercy, and hope as God gathers a harvest in an increasingly intense world. If this helped you think clearly, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review then tell us: what truth do you think people are avoiding right now? Support the show
Harvest Before The Storm
2026/03/03
Send us Fan Mail Headlines scream war, but the deeper story points to a strategic realignment and a surprising window for hope. We connect the dots between the conflict centered on Iran, Turkey’s rising influence, Russia’s proximity, and why some Arab nations opt for commerce over combat. Rather than forecasting World War III, we map a setup consistent with Ezekiel 38–39—a future coalition moving against a peaceful Israel after a season of stability and prosperity. We also get practical and personal. Persecution is intensifying in some regions and simmering in others, yet Jesus’ words still steady the heart: be wise as serpents, innocent as doves, and do not worry about what to say. The Holy Spirit gives words at the moment of need. That promise fuels everyday courage—from workplace conversations to public pressure—while Scripture hidden in the heart rises on time. Alongside the headlines, we highlight a growing underground church in Iran and a likely opening for the gospel to spread even more freely once today’s fires cool. Expect a sifting within the Church that mirrors the reshuffling among nations. Gifts will meet needs: bold witness, discernment, healing, deliverance, quiet faithfulness in small things. Politics will swing with elections, and alliances will flex, but the call remains the same—stay kingdom minded, pray for peace, and work while it is day. Whether the next surprise is a geopolitical shock or a sudden move of God, readiness looks like hope with a backbone: eyes up, hands open, heart steady. If this perspective helps you see current events with clarity and courage, share the episode with a friend, subscribe for future updates, and leave a review so more people can find it. What shift are you watching most closely right now? Support the show
When Nations Tremble, Hearts Awaken
2026/02/19
Send us Fan Mail Sirens blare in the news cycle, but the heartbeat of this conversation is human: families in Iran risking everything for freedom and a global church learning to pray with clear eyes. We unpack why stereotyping an entire nation based on the deeds of its rulers distorts reality, and we explore the hard history of a regime that seized power by force and rules through fear. As talk of U.S. military buildup grows and the specter of war looms. We also confront a cultural blind spot: our obsession with scandal over suffering. When gossip drowns out empathy, victims disappear from the frame. We push back by naming the people who pay the price and by calling listeners to a deeper, quieter response. That leads us into stories of unexpected renewal—students gathering to pray before school, grassroots faith rising without fanfare, and a quiet move of God that doesn’t wait for headlines. Along the way, we engage biblical prophecy about Iran, regional tensions, and Israel, not as a timetable for panic but as a lens for preparation, repentance, and resilient hope. Prayer, in this moment, is not begging a reluctant God; it’s agreeing with a willing one. We talk about shifting from fear to praise, from doomscrolling to discernment, and from outrage to intercession that produces practical love: checking on neighbors, defending the vulnerable, and choosing courage with humility. If you’re feeling the weight of uncertainty, let this be a reminder that heavy times can refine our focus and wake us up to what lasts. Subscribe, share this conversation with a friend who needs perspective, and leave a review with one action you’re taking to pair vigilance with compassion. Support the show
Through the Fire
2026/02/13
Send us Fan Mail Fear has a loud voice right now—storms, ice caps, politics, and headlines that never seem to cool down. We take that unease head-on and shift the focus from anxiety about the world to awe for the One who made it. By tracing a path through Romans 1, Isaiah 26 and 43, and Ephesians 5, we unpack how the world steals our peace, how a reprobate mind forms, and how dedicated love reclaims the ground our worries have taken. We start with a hard look at the modern habit of worshiping creation: treating nature as ultimate, centering our hope on our control, while living under the constant threat of what could go wrong next. We turn to the deeper truth—peace is not found in better forecasts but in better focus. Isaiah promises perfect peace to the mind stayed on God, and we break down what that looks like in practice: gratitude replacing panic, trust reorienting our days, and reverent fear aimed at the Lord, not the circumstances. From there, we press into the spiritual core of our cultural moment. Rebellion ripens into chaos, and chaos craves leaders who echo the mob. Romans names the disease—trading the truth for a lie—and Ephesians gives the antidote: imitate God, walk in love, reject impurity and empty words, and refuse to partner with darkness. This is not about retreating from the world; it is about walking with Christ in it, with lives that carry weight because they are shaped by grace and marked by dedication. Finally, we anchor hope where it holds. Trials will come, but Isaiah 43 promises presence in the waters and fire. We remember past deliverances to face current storms, and we fix our eyes forward: the world is not spiraling at random, and the King is coming. Listen for a clear call to realign your awe, guard your peace, and walk in love with steady courage. If this speaks to you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs peace today, and leave a review to help others find the message. Support the show
Hard Sayings And Holy Ground
2026/02/05
Send us Fan Mail Grace without obedience sounds comforting, but it can hollow out your faith. We explore the hard sayings of Jesus and the invitation to walk a narrow road that is both freeing and demanding. From the burning bush to the Gospel of John, we trace one continuous story: the same Lord who holds children on His lap also calls holy ground holy, commands allegiance, and shines light that no darkness can overcome. We share why the Old and New Testaments belong together, and how cutting off the Old Testament weakens discipleship. You’ll hear how Colossians 1 and John 1 anchor a big view of Christ—Creator, Sustainer, and Redeemer—and why that vision matters when the headlines churn and social media rewards outrage. Algorithms don’t aim to make us wise; Scripture does. So we talk about reclaiming attention, testing narratives, and letting the Word set our steps when noise and deception rise. Along the way, we address division inside the church, the dangers of treating politics as identity, and the subtle ways contempt steals our witness. Carrying the cross isn’t about repeating Christ’s sacrifice; it’s public loyalty to His way, a daily choice to be known with Him and for Him. That identity steadies us when rumors swirl, scandals trend, and counterfeit signs promise shortcuts. The call is simple and costly: receive mercy, obey with gratitude, stand on the whole counsel of God, and love one another with clean hands and brave hearts. If this resonates, share it with a friend who’s weary of the feed and hungry for truth. Subscribe for future episodes, leave a review to help others find the show, and tell us: what practice keeps you rooted in Scripture each week? Support the show
From Condemnation To Glory: Choosing Light Over Darkness
2026/01/29
Send us Fan Mail A familiar verse can lose its edge, but not today. We open John 3 and see the cross with fresh urgency: not as a symbol for the already good, but as the only door from judgment into life. Through the lens of prophecy and Revelation, grace grows in size and weight. God did not send the Son to condemn the world; he sent him to rescue people already drowning, and that rescue changes how we grieve, how we endure, and how we love. We talk about what it means to overcome when pressure mounts and why Jesus promises a share in his throne to those who stay true. This is not spiritual elitism; it is God’s generosity on full display. We ground identity where it belongs: in the righteousness of Christ, not in the mirror or the mood of the day. When depression bites or the enemy hammers you with shame, Scripture steadies the soul with a simple rhythm—confess, walk in the light, stay clothed in grace. We also explore the hope of the resurrection body, drawing from Jesus’ post-Easter appearances as a preview of the life to come: real, embodied, joyful, and free from decay. That hope sends us outward. We call the church to prayer for believers facing persecution in Iran, across Africa, in China, Russia, North Korea, and throughout the Muslim world. We refuse the distractions that keep us from compassion and clarity, and we lean into open doors to share the good news. If the cross is the hinge of history and the King is coming, then our days carry weight and our words carry life. Listen, reflect, and share this with someone who needs courage today. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: where do you see light breaking into darkness? Support the show
Greenland, Star Wars or Star Trek.
2026/01/24
Send us Fan Mail A frozen map point just became the hottest story on Earth. We unpack why Greenland—population 58,000—now sits at the crossroads of great-power rivalry, nuclear risk, and a fast-emerging space economy. We start with the GIUK Gap, the narrow corridor between Greenland, Iceland, and the U.K. that shapes how submarines and missiles move into the Atlantic. As Washington looks to end the war in Ukraine and parts of Europe signal resolve, planners fear escalation and watch the Arctic closely. At the same time, Greenland’s unique status under Denmark and an unfinished path toward independence raise tensions as the U.S. asserts rights granted by a 1951 treaty. Add in memories of blunt rhetoric about “taking” the island, and you understand the local anxiety: small communities caught between sovereignty and superpower necessity. Then we pivot to space. The Arctic anchors polar satellite links, routing data through stations like Svalbard and into subsea cables—the digital umbilical that feeds our phones, grids, and markets. After reported cable cuts in 2022, redundancy became urgent, and Greenland emerged as a logical backup site. That’s only one layer. Space-based solar power, orbital data centers, and lunar helium-3 for fusion and quantum computing are no longer far-off ideas; they’re strategic plans with real timelines and budgets. Whoever secures the Arctic gateways and ground stations influences not just warfighting but the future flow of energy and information. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who cares about geopolitics and faith, and leave a review to help others find it. Your thoughts matter—drop a comment with the insight that challenged you most. Support the show
Prophecy of The Ten Kings and Civilizational Spheres.
2026/01/23
Send us Fan Mail Headlines out of Davos say the liberal international order is finished, replaced by a rising world of civilizational spheres. We take that bold claim and hold it up to Scripture, asking whether a multipolar map—organized by culture, faith, and tradition—could be the very stage Daniel and Revelation anticipated. Rather than hunting for a perfect fit in a single union or continent, we explore how ten centers of power might emerge as the prophesied Ten Kings of Revelation.  We trace how this model reframes earlier theories tied to the European Union and why Huntington’s civilizational categories feel newly relevant. Fold in AI’s reach—an image that speaks, scores, grants, and denies—and the machinery for swift, global alignment looks less like fantasy and more like a plausible operating system. Through it all, we keep our footing where it belongs: God’s sovereignty over leaders and timelines. Historical parallels to Cyrus and Nebuchadnezzar remind us that power players can be instruments without knowing it. We close by reading Daniel 7 and fixing our hope on the Son of Man, whose kingdom will not pass away. If civilizational blocs harden and digital control expands, we respond not with panic but with discernment, courage, and trust in Christ’s enduring rule. If this conversation sharpened your thinking, share it with a friend, subscribe for future episodes, and leave a review with your take on the “ten kings” question. Your insights help shape where we go next. Support the show
When The Cup Of Iniquity Overflows
2026/01/20
Send us Fan Mail A church service raided, 150 worshipers dragged into the dark, and a question too many of us avoid: what will we do with our freedom while half the world follows Jesus under threat? Today we trace a hard, honest line from Nigeria’s persecution to the quiet apathy that settles over safe places, and we refuse to let propaganda numb our hearts. This is a sobering tour through Isaiah’s warning to “seek the Lord while He may be found,” the biblical pattern of the “cup of iniquity,” and the unflinching hope anchored in the cross and resurrection. We dig into why discernment matters when regimes spin numbers and rewrite truth, and how believers can guard their compassion without surrendering it. You’ll hear how Scripture frames urgency without panic: God declares the end from the beginning, mercy stands open, and judgment is measured, not impulsive. From Genesis 15 to the words of the prophets, we show how patience and justice live together in God’s timeline—and why that makes the gospel more urgent, not less. This conversation is also deeply practical. We talk about using our remaining window of freedom to share the good news with neighbors, to pray with names and nations in mind, and to back up concern with action for the persecuted. If your feed has trained you to either doom-scroll or tune out, this is a reset toward courage, clarity, and love. Listen for a call to lift your head, strengthen your resolve, and seek first the kingdom with trust that God still opens doors and does the impossible. If this resonates, share it with a friend, subscribe for future episodes, and leave a review so more people can find messages that tell the truth with hope. Support the show
Inside Iran’s Uprising And The Call for Help
2026/01/13
Send us Fan Mail A plea from the streets of Iran—come help us—frames a conversation about courage, conscience, and the kind of help that truly matters. We look beyond surface headlines to the stories emerging under blackout conditions: protesters risking prison and execution, families holding their breath, and a movement for freedom that refuses to fade. With reports suggesting a far higher death toll than official narratives, we explore what’s really driving people into the streets and how faith sustains them under relentless pressure. We also open up the question everyone asks: What can be done without boots on the ground? From amplifying credible eyewitness accounts to supporting secure communications and advocating for protective policies, there are practical steps that avoid easy extremes. For those shaped by Christian faith, we lean into the conviction that prayer is not a slogan but a strategy—interceding for truth to surface, for the vulnerable to be shielded, and for leaders to make wise, timely choices. The biblical echo of a Macedonian call isn’t a policy prescription; it’s an invitation to respond with both hands and heart. This conversation widens to a global lens: spiritual hunger rising in hard places, oppression meeting unexpected courage, and the belief that light can still break through a heavy sky. We speak frankly about persecution, the cost of dissent, and the hope of renewal many see stirring across borders. If you care about human rights, religious freedom, and the power of prayer in public life, you’ll find both sober clarity and stubborn hope here. Listen, share with a friend who needs perspective, and leave a review to help others find these voices. Then tell us: What action will you take today? Support the show
From Regimes To Revival: A Call To Pray Without Prejudice
2026/01/08
Send us Fan Mail The news can feel like a storm of outrage, but there’s a deeper current running beneath the headlines. We pull focus from domestic noise and trace the arcs shaping Venezuela and Iran—overnight power plays, decades of repression, and the uneasy dance between justice, asylum, and international complicity. Along the way we confront uncomfortable questions: What happens when the architects of violence seek refuge in the very places that once amplified their ascent? When governments shut down the internet, how do citizens keep telling the truth? We don’t stop at geopolitics. We turn the lens toward the heart and ask how people of faith can respond without hardening into tribal blame. The answer isn’t apathy or denial; it’s a return to a steady center—salvation, deliverance, healing—and a practical posture of prayer that refuses to hate people even while hating the harm caused by sin. A scene from Luke 7 anchors the episode: Jesus meets a grieving mother at a city gate, interrupts death with compassion, and restores what was lost. That story becomes a model for how we speak, share, and act when nations shake—authority without arrogance, conviction without contempt, mercy stronger than mockery. Across these segments, we map the tension between censorship and witness, outrage and intercession, power and presence. We explore how spiritual authority grows from listening first and acting second, how daily prayer forms courage, and how hope can be more than a slogan when lives are on the line. If you’re hungry for a perspective that takes world events seriously while keeping a clear, compassionate center, this conversation will ground you and send you forward with purpose. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who watches the headlines, and leave a review to help more listeners find thoughtful, faith-centered analysis. Support the show
Why Jesus Warned The Religious And Freed The Oppressed
2025/12/30
Send us Fan Mail A scroll rolls open, the room stills, and one sentence rearranges the air: today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing. We walk through Luke 4 and the jolting moment Jesus declares freedom for captives, sight for the blind, and the year of the Lord’s favor—not as a distant hope but as a present reality that confronts our comfort. From there we trace His hard word to the religious heart, the reminder that God’s mercy landed on a widow in Zarephath and on Naaman the Syrian, and why that same mercy still leaps beyond our circles to reach people we tend to overlook. We share firsthand memories of revival in the sixties and seventies, when the Spirit visited beaches and back alleys more readily than polished sanctuaries. That history becomes a mirror: are we open to the hungry or protecting our preferences? The conversation then turns to spiritual warfare in plain sight. A demon screams in a synagogue, and the shock is not the manifestation but the location. Evil doesn’t only lurk in graveyards; it sits in pews. We talk candidly about oppression, possession, discernment, and the calm, commanding authority of Jesus that silences torment and restores without harm. Throughout, the call is practical and hopeful. Stand on Scripture. Pray with persistence, whether thirty seconds or ten minutes, and let resistance push you to your knees, not into despair. Remember where grace found you, refuse to label anyone a lost cause, and expect Christ to demolish strongholds rather than manage them. If you’re longing for renewal that reaches the streets and reshapes the church, this conversation will steady your heart and sharpen your focus. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs courage today, and leave a review to help more people find these conversations. Support the show
Why A Rearmed Europe Sets The Stage For A False Messiah
2025/12/18
Send us Fan Mail Sirens are blaring across Europe, but not all alarms sound like missiles. We unpack why NATO’s call for urgency, defense spending, and a “wartime mindset” reveals more than geopolitics—it exposes a region wrestling with identity, fear, and the spiritual pressure of our age. As headlines fixate on Russia, we explore a deeper pattern: how rearmament, social fracture, and leadership fatigue can prime a culture to embrace a charismatic figure who promises order while delivering control. Drawing on Daniel’s statue—the succession from gold to iron and clay—we connect today’s map to an ancient blueprint. Uneven alliances, strong yet brittle, match the mood of a Europe that feels both powerful and fragile. We trace how passive leadership and widening distrust make big promises feel irresistible, and why a final coalition could emerge from the same geography that once housed empires. Along the way, we confront a hard truth: oppression is rising, hate is spreading, and spiritual warfare is not a metaphor. The answer is not panic but a steady walk with Jesus, anchored in Scripture, strengthened by prayer, and lived out in community. We also tackle tough questions about migration, national loyalty, and the willingness of a younger generation to fight—asking whether conscription-era assumptions still hold in a world of dual passports and frayed civic bonds. More importantly, we return to the hope that frames every warning: God watches over his word to perform it. History has a King. Our task is to stay awake, love well, and carry each other through the pressure with clear eyes and courageous hearts. If this conversation helped you see the times more clearly, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review. Your support helps others find thoughtful, faith-centered analysis when it’s needed most. Support the show

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4.3 out of 5
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Musimamoo 2023/07/02
Down to earth, divinely inspired
Yes, I’m prejudiced. I’ve known Russ for most of my adult life. Taught his kids. Sang with, worshipped with, picnicked with his family. But… This pod...
★★★★★
Kimber 1911 45 ACP 2014/05/14
Un-sugar coated
A short, 15 minute, hard-hitting message. Thanks
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