The Yellow Balloons Podcast

S1 Ep 41: Called, Chosen, And Faithful

We begin looking at chapters 17 and 18 of Revelation. After the pouring out of the bowls, covered in our previous episodes, these chapters are a complicated word picture that serve as an interlude to the story. We walk through the cast of characters, the setting, and historical background. Although there is a lot of imagery in these chapters, the theme is the same as the rest of Revelation: God is in control. And we are called to be his faithful witnesses.

S1 Ep 42: The Truth Takes Effort

We continue to explore the imagery of Revelation 17 and 18. We look at the story of the antichrist and the fall of Babylon. When we know the truth we can resist temptation and remain faithful to God. We join Tim in chapter 17, verse 15 where the multitudes on earth are described as a vast water on which the antichrist sits.

S1 Ep 43: The Lord God Omnipotent Reigns

We complete the discussion we began in the last two episodes concerning the antichrist and the fall of Babylon. Tim wraps up the interlude story and tells us what the cast of characters may represent. We then move into “the victory chapter” of Revelation; Chapter 19. In these verses, we see God cleaning up and asserting his control. This interlude story leads to a scene where we witness God’s redemption and the worship of the angels.

S1 Ep 44: The Marriage of The Lamb

We continue looking at Chapter 19 of Revelation, the victory chapter. We begin with the image of the marriage of the lamb. The bible says that the Church is the bride of Christ. How should we prepare to be wedded to Christ? By living faithfully and not fearing death. We should share the gospel with our neighbors through the way we live our lives. We are to be faithful servants and prepare for the wedding day that the image of Revelation fervently points us to. 

S1 Ep 45: The Millennium

We explore whether the thousand-year reign described in Chapter 20 of Revelation is literal or metaphorical. During this millennium the dragon and accuser, Satan, is thrown into the pit of damnation, ushering a new age. These thousand years are an important time for those who will reign - the martyrs, apostles, and followers of Jesus – all who have lived a life of faithfulness. 

S1 Ep 46: A Thousand Years to Reign

In Revelation 20, Death and Hades are thrown into the lake of fire. Evil is destroyed. It is described as The Second Death. In our last episode, we explored what happens to believers, but in this episode, Tim acknowledges that we can’t know what will happen to those who were not faithful witnesses. In the tension of this mystery, all we need to know is that being a faithful witness is totally worth it. Our actions on earth matter and have consequences in the time to come. 

S1 Ep 47: The End of Hades

We continue looking into the repercussions of The Last Millennium. Our previous episodes have explored what happens to the faithful witnesses. Now, we take a look at death, Hades, Sheol, and the lake of fire. We often view these terms as the same thing, but they are actually quite distinct. When Christ initiates The Second Death, Hades is thrown into the lake of fire, ushering in the victory of Christ and His kingdom.

S1 Ep 48: The Consuming Fire

We explore the diverse ways Scripture talks about fire. In the last episode, we talked about the way it destroys death and Hades. Now, we look at what the Bible means when it says God is a consuming fire. Both the Old and New Testaments use this phrase to describe God. In Revelation, the old earth is destroyed by fire to make way for the new. Although believers are heirs of God and will reign with him, they must suffer fiery trials with Christ while still on earth. This life matters. The choices we make matter. But we are still unconditionally His if we put our hope in him.

S1 Ep 49: The Seat of Judgement

We take some time to review what we have seen in Revelation so far. We pick up John’s vision with the judgment seat in chapter 20. Death is not the end of our lives; it is a transition into the next manifestation of our existence. The Judgment Seat awaits as we make the transition into Eternity. We should be living our lives on Earth in light of this truth - understanding that our choices matter. 

S1 Ep 50: End Times FAQ

In this episode, we address some commonly asked questions related to the end times using the truths we have discovered in this series. Using the entire Bible – from the prophets to Paul’s letters, we explore the truth of the end times and what it means for our life on Earth. In the final analysis, we are urged to be faithful witnesses and to not be afraid of death.