The Black Swan Rising Podcast

Michael B. Rush
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NEW EPISODES EVERY FRIDAY In a world shrouded in mystery, The Black Swan Rising Podcast seeks to reconcile the inexplicable with the work and glory of God. From prophetic enigmas to historical anomalies, each episode explores events that defy conventional understanding—yet demand explanation if they are true. Because truth, no matter how strange, must harmonize with divine order. For too long, too many have stuck their head in the sand with regards to the paranormal anomalies that are becoming increasingly common place.  The purpose of this podcast is not to convince what to think but rather help you to engage in the process of reconciling the mysterious mysteries of this world with your faith in an Almighty God, and in His Only Begotten Son - the Lord Jesus Christ. In doing so, we do not speculate for speculations sake. We do so because by seeking to understand the mysteries of God, we better equip ourselves for what’s coming down the pipeline—spiritually, geopolitically, and personally.  Jesus taught that before He comes again the powers of heaven will shake, and even the very elect might be deceived. This podcast is my attempt at helping you to be better prepared for the coming Great and Terrible Day. 

Season 1

  1. EPISODE 1

    1) Beyond Normalcy Bias: Seeing Tomorrow's Black Swans Today

    Send us a text Ever wonder why the most transformative events in history seem to catch everyone by surprise? The answer lies in understanding Black Swan events—those rare, unpredictable occurrences that completely reshape our world but appear obvious in hindsight. Black Swan Rising takes you on a journey through biblical prophecy, current events, and historical patterns to help you recognize these world-changing moments before they arrive. Drawing from Nassim Taleb's concept of Black Swans, host Michael B. Rush explores how these events share three critical characteristics: they're undetectable beforehand due to our normalcy bias, they transform everything about our world, and afterward, the warning signs seem painfully obvious. From the crucifixion of Jesus Christ to modern phenomena like congressional UFO hearings, this podcast examines potential Black Swan candidates that could fulfill biblical prophecies about the last days. Luke 21:26 tells us "men's hearts will fail them for fear" of what's coming—a clear indication that unprecedented events will shake even the most prepared individuals. What makes this exploration unique is the emphasis on spiritual discernment over blind acceptance of any single interpretation. Rather than telling you what to believe, Michael invites you to reason together, examining evidence against scripture while developing your ability to recognize truth through the Holy Spirit. In a world of competing voices and agendas, this skill becomes increasingly essential. Future episodes will delve into fascinating topics including the Antichrist, the restoration of Israel, the New Jerusalem, and how modern phenomena might connect to ancient prophecies. Subscribe now to join this thought-provoking journey and develop eyes that can see beyond normalcy bias to prepare for whatever lies ahead. They that seek shall find

    53 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    2) When Watchers Return: UFOs Through the Lens of Ancient Texts

    Send us a text Are we witnessing the fulfillment of ancient prophecies in our skies? As Congressional hearings bring credible military whistleblowers forward with accounts of recovered non-human craft, we're confronted with a spiritual dilemma few are prepared to address. The evidence is mounting—Commander David Fravor's Tic Tac encounter, Gary Voorhees tracking objects moving from space to sea level in seconds, and Brigadier General Haim Eshed's bombshell claims about decades of contact. These aren't fringe conspiracy theorists but decorated military personnel with security clearances and nothing to gain from fabrication. What's truly remarkable is how these modern accounts align with ancient texts. The Book of Enoch describes 200 "Watchers" who came to Earth before the flood, corrupting humanity with forbidden knowledge. Even more startling—Enoch explicitly states he wrote not for his generation but for those living when these beings would return after "70 generations." That mathematical timeline brings us directly to our present day. This episode explores how extraterrestrial contact might reconcile with Christian theology, examining biblical passages about giants, mysterious "iron chariots" defeated by "stars fighting from heaven," and Job's cosmic conversation about the influences of distant star systems. We're not asking you to believe—we're suggesting we develop theological frameworks before potential disclosure forces a spiritual crisis. The Black Swan Rising podcast tackles topics others avoid, connecting ancient wisdom with modern revelations. Join us next episode as we continue this exploration and examine current events that further suggest we may be on the precipice of the greatest paradigm shift in human history. Subscribe now and prepare your mind for possibilities that challenge everything we thought we knew about our place in creation. They that seek shall find

    1h 12m

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    3) Decoding Crop Circles, Congress, and the Galactic Federation

    Send us a text A warning in binary, a sky battle carved into a 16th‑century woodcut, and congressional witnesses describing craft over restricted airspace shouldn’t fit in the same story—yet the threads keep crossing. We pull on those threads with care, mapping how the Arecibo message may have echoed back in intricate crop circles, why the 1561 Nuremberg “celestial phenomenon” still unsettles skeptics, and how modern missing‑time accounts produce testable artifacts like ASCII‑2 messages and precise coordinates. The aim isn’t to hype the weird; it’s to ask whether a pattern is emerging that curious, grounded people can evaluate without surrendering reason or faith. Along the way, we weigh striking claims about a “Galactic Federation” that allegedly affirms Jesus Christ across hundreds of worlds, and we stress-test that idea against scripture, history, and motive. We also introduce the controversial case of Chris Bledsoe—orb encounters, a radiant “Lady” who names herself with ancient goddess titles, reported healings witnessed by high‑profile observers, and a bold prediction of a 2026 shift toward a so‑called “divine feminine.” If true, these accounts demand a robust theological response; if false, they still teach us how deception might dress itself in light, wonder, and just enough truth to pass the sniff test. What emerges is a practical framework for discernment: test messages, not just manifestations; separate experience from interpretation; look for independent verification and falsifiable claims; and hold fast to the core of the gospel when spectacle invites syncretism. If a cultural black swan is approaching—mass sightings, data releases, or a unifying narrative—we’ll be better prepared by asking harder questions now. Listen, think deeply, and share your take. If this sparked your curiosity, subscribe, leave a review, and pass the episode to a friend so we can widen the circle of thoughtful voices. They that seek shall find

    1h 9m

  4. EPISODE 4

    4) Unmasking The “Queen Of Heaven” And The Coming Deception

    Send us a text A radiant figure with many names—Ishtar, Asherah, Sophia, “Lady Wisdom”—keeps reappearing across civilizations, texts, and timeline-shaking events. We follow that thread with open sources in hand and ask a hard question: when history celebrates the “Queen of Heaven,” does truth rise or collapse under her altar? We start where few sermons dare to linger: Enoch 42’s portrait of Wisdom who finds no place among humans and returns to a different heavenly realm. From there, Revelation 12 reframes exile and access, and Proverbs 8 lends a voice that sounds wise yet clashes with Enoch’s warning of “unrighteousness” from her chambers. The plot thickens as we revisit Sumer’s Ianna, Babylon’s Ishtar, and Canaan’s Asherah—traditions that sanctified sexual rites and inverted gender as religious devotion. Kings planted poles on every hill; Jeremiah named the Queen directly; judgment fell on temple and city alike. The pattern is sobering and eerily familiar. The story doesn’t end in antiquity. We examine Gnostic reverence for Sophia, the explosion of Marian apparitions, and the unsettling way a shining Lady directs prayer to herself, requests shrines, and offers talismans. Fatima’s “dancing sun,” witnessed by tens of thousands, echoes other historical aerial prodigies and raises the stakes: if signs can be staged, only doctrine and fruit can anchor discernment. We also look at a controversial occult thread that tied Ishtar to nationalist mythmaking, and then turn to the Ascension of Isaiah’s warning about a lawless ruler who mimics the Beloved and moves the lights in the sky to win hearts. Add recent claims of a coming “divine feminine” era in 2026 and the need for clarity becomes urgent. Our stance is simple and practical: test the spirits by their fruits, measure practices against Scripture, and resist spectacle that redirects worship away from the Father.  Learn to discern truth through the Spirit of God. Recognize the civilizational markers that accompanied deception before; and keep your bearings, for black swans are coming of epic proportions!   If this conversation challenged you, share it with someone thoughtful, and leave a review with your biggest question—we’ll bring it into a future episode. They that seek shall find

    1h 35m

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    5) The Fall Of the Whore of Babylon and the rise of the Beast

    Send us a text A midnight in Portugal, a blinding outline of the Lady of Guadalupe, and a single chilling sentence: leave my message alone. That shock becomes our launch point into Scripture, symbolism, and the headlines most of us skim past—linking Revelation’s beasts and Babylon to the modern architecture of money, sanctions, and the fragile plumbing of precious metals. We start with the “Queen of Heaven” theme in Revelation 17, unpacking how the Whore of Babylon operates in mystery and influence. From there, we connect Revelation 13 and Daniel 7: a composite empire, a head that survives a mortal wound, and a blaspheming mouth that rules for forty-two months. We revisit the early church power struggle—Nicolaitans, Nicaea, and the fusion of creed with crown—to show how institutions die and revive under new forms. With that pattern in mind, we test a live hypothesis: a once-wounded power reemerges through alliance. Could Russia’s post‑Soviet collapse fit the deadly head wound, and could BRICS+ function as ten horns lending power at a critical hour? The conversation turns practical where prophecy meets markets. We examine how Western bullion banks stack enormous paper claims on limited physical metal, why BRICS nations are building metal‑backed exchanges, and how a delivery squeeze in silver could trigger cascading failures. Revelation 18 lists gold and silver first among Babylon’s lost merchandise and describes a collapse “in one hour” that leaves merchants wailing—not for lives lost, but for wealth erased. Whether you accept this mapping or not, the pattern forces sober questions about opaque power, moral compromise, and how fast a system can fail when confidence breaks. This is a watchman’s episode—story‑driven, text‑anchored, and uncomfortably timely. We’re not predicting dates; we are weighing evidence, testing patterns, and urging spiritual readiness. If you value thoughtful, scripture‑literate analysis of geopolitics, finance, and faith, you’ll find plenty to agree with, argue with, and share. Subscribe, send this to a friend who follows prophecy and markets, and leave a review with your take: are we seeing the ten horns take shape, or is this another false signal? They that seek shall find

    1h 25m

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    6) Antichrist Rising

    Send us a text A financial reset won’t be the strangest shock of our time. We trace how cascading debt, a potential BRICS metal settlement system, and the fragility of paper precious metals could set the stage for something far more disruptive: a persuasive figure who arrives with power, spectacle, and answers the world has been begging for. Matthew 24, Daniel, Revelation, and 2 Thessalonians sketch a profile that’s uncomfortably relevant—someone who speaks “great things,” changes “times and laws,” and wins over nearly everyone by offering visible proof when trust is exhausted. We connect the dots across key passages: Daniel’s king of fierce countenance who prospers by power (not his own), Revelation’s forty-two months of global sway, and Paul’s foretold “strong delusion” that sifts hearts and minds. Along the way, we explore the enigmatic “ships of Chittim”—a surprising counterforce that interrupts the counterfeit’s advance—and Isaiah’s promise that the yoke breaks because of the anointing. The thread throughout is practical and urgent: if spectacle is the bait, intimacy with truth is the defense. Discernment won’t be won by louder voices but by practiced attention to the still small voice. We also examine the iron-and-clay fragility of modern alliances, why a crisis of confidence makes miracle claims feel credible, and how a community grounded by covenants can endure when little else can. Expect a clear, candid walk through prophecy, geopolitics, and spiritual resilience—without hype, but with a deep respect for what the texts actually say and how today’s headlines might prime the world to listen to the wrong shepherd. If this resonates, share it with someone who loves both scripture and current events. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: which sign or pattern do you think people are most likely to miss? They that seek shall find

    1h 18m

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    7) Beasts, Portals, And Prophecy

    Send us a text Fire from heaven, a beast that speaks, and a mark that moves markets—Revelation reads like science fiction until it doesn’t. We connect the ancient text to startling modern claims: a hovering orange orb unearthed in Arizona, alleged portal tech in a Salt Lake City lab, and a Cheyenne Mountain meeting where disclosure and deception collide. Whether you treat these reports as credible, questionable, or somewhere in between, they sharpen a timeless challenge: when spectacle surges, how do we keep our faith steady? We walk through the scriptural backbone first. Revelation 13 outlines a second beast that dazzles the world, while Revelation 11 shows two witnesses holding Jerusalem for 1,260 days before a terrifying opponent finally overcomes them. Then Revelation 19 flips the script as the Rider on the white horse ends the charade. Alongside that arc, we share Joseph Smith’s striking commentary that John saw real beings—not mere symbols—capable of impacting the earth. For listeners new to Latter‑day Saint thought, we unpack why the LDS canon—Moses, Abraham, and the Doctrine and Covenants—assumes “worlds without number,” providing a framework for non‑human intelligences without discarding the core confession that Jesus Christ is Lord of all creation. From there, we test modern noise: testimonies about non‑human entities, Skinwalker Ranch oddities, and rumors of weaponized “end‑time theater.” The point is not to baptize every story, but to cultivate discernment. Spectacle is a poor proxy for truth. Fidelity to Christ, the witness of the Holy Ghost, and the fruits of charity remain the gold standard. As darkness flexes, grace scales; scripture promises not only pressure, but deliverance and restoration on a scale that silences kings. If this conversation stretched your thinking, follow and share the show to keep it moving. Leave a rating or review so others can find it, and tell us: what’s your framework for keeping faith when the unbelievable shows up at your door? They that seek shall find

    1h 15m

  8. EPISODE 8

    8) Audio Woes and UFOs

    Send us a text A studio confession kicks things off: we’ve been talking into a world-class microphone without the preamp it needs, and you’ve heard the consequences. Thankfully that is about to change, and it will make Rush's voice easier on your ears, if such a thing is possible.  From there, we unpack highlights from a recent Congressional hearing on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, where military witnesses described gigantic hovering craft, transmedium objects moving from sea to sky to space, and even a Hellfire missile that broke apart attempting to destroy a UFO.   We also spotlight Avi Loeb’s commentary on a peculiar space object sparking debate about origin and measurement. Love him or challenge him, Loeb models a useful stance: bold hypotheses tied to open data that is easily verifiable. Then we extend last week’s strange-beasts theme with two gripping recommendations: Matchbook Flashback episode 22, Lola Kansas Dogman and NDE, and The In Between’s The Trucker That Killed a Dog Man, Joe Wagner Story. These accounts push us to ask what makes a story credible, how patterns repeat across cases, and where folklore meets forensic thinking. The throughline is simple: improve the sound, sharpen the signal, and keep seeking with rigor. If you’re ready for better audio and braver questions about UFOs, space mysteries, and modern monster lore, you’re in the right place. Subscribe, share this episode with a curious friend, and drop your take: which account deserves a deeper dive next? They that seek shall find

    5 min

  9. EPISODE 9

    9) Four Faces, Flying Wheels, And A Whole Lot Of Trouble

    Send us a text In this episode lay the ground work for some of the most important and fascination events of the last days. We do so by comparing the first twelve chapters of Ezekiel with the first twelve of Revelation. Ezekiel's vision starts with wheels within wheels blazing across the sky, four living creatures marked with the lion, ox, man, and eagle, and a throne ringed by a rainbow. Then we jump centuries ahead to stars descending from the heavens, hosts pouring out, and a world shaken by thirds—seas, skies, and people. We bring Ezekiel and Revelation into direct conversation and show how their shared symbols forecast both the fall of ancient Jerusalem and the global upheavals ahead of Christ’s return, with the House of Israel standing at the center of the story. We walk through Ezekiel’s enacted timelines foreshadowed by the Lord's command for him to lay upon his right and left sides for 390 and 40 days respectively—and discuss how this cryptic request foretold Judah’s fall by 70 AD and Joseph’s silence by 420 AD. Then we follow the hope: dry bones rising, two sticks—Judah and Joseph—becoming one, and Jeremiah’s audacious promise that the final restoration will rival the Exodus in power. Along the way, we compare Ezekiel’s “eyes and wings” technology with Revelation’s six‑winged creatures, suggesting a shift from assisted movement to fully magnified stewardship. It’s a framework that reframes the strange: Josephus, Yosippon, and Tacitus all report ominous signs in the skies before 70 AD, a historical pattern that helps make sense of modern UAP chatter without sensationalism. We also linger in Revelation 12, where the woman—Israel—stands in the heavens, receives the wings of a great eagle, and escapes the dragon bound to earth. Read alongside Deuteronomy 30 and Nehemiah 1, the “uttermost parts of heaven” hints at a preserved remnant beyond the reach of earthly powers, kept for a time and season. If Ezekiel describes departure, Revelation promises return. The throughline is covenant: the rainbow at the throne anchors judgment to mercy, and mercy to gathering. Expect counterfeit promises and bitter wormwood; expect the seal on those who mourn evil and refuse it; expect a restoration that unites records, tribes, and purpose. If you’re ready to see prophecy with fresh eyes—historically grounded, symbolically coherent, and focused on deliverance—press play. Then share it with someone who loves scripture and patterns. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: which parallel changed how you read Ezekiel and Revelation? They that seek shall find

    1h 17m

  10. EPISODE 10

    10) When “Stars” Fall From the Outmost Parts of Heaven

    Send us a text What if the most astonishing prophecy of our time isn’t hidden at all, but sitting in plain sight across Ezekiel, Revelation, Isaiah, Jeremiah, the Apocrypha, and early Restoration sources—waiting for us to connect the dots? We follow a breathtaking thesis: the Ten Tribes weren’t simply “lost,” they were preserved and hidden for a timed return that will rival the Exodus and reset the world’s balance of power. We begin Second Esdras, where we learn of a faithful remnant that leaves Assyria, crosses a stayed Euphrates, and vanishes to Arsareth—until the Euphrates dries to prepare the way for the return of “the kings of the East.” Jeremiah says no one will talk about the Red Sea after this; Isaiah asks whether a nation can be born in a day, then insists it will. We unpack how Revelation 9’s falling “star” and locust host, Isaiah 49’s highways through mountains, and Joel’s unstoppable army all hint of a spectacular convergence that will culminate in the greatest black swan event the world has ever seen.  We also revisit early Latter-day Saint journals, hymns, and Millennial Star exchanges that remember provocative teachings about fragments separated from the earth and later restored—imagery that reframes “stars falling” and explains why “ice shall flow down” as highways rise in the deep. Layer in warnings about judgment beginning at the Lord’s house, and the picture sharpens: this isn’t sensationalism, it’s a callback to patterns God has always used.  This is a call to watch and to prepare, not to panic. The seal that matters is faithfulness to Christ when counterfeit power dazzles. If the gathering of Israel is the plot and not a subplot, then studying these texts—Ezekiel, Revelation, Isaiah, Esdras, Joel, and the Book of Mormon—becomes an act of readiness. Listen, share with a friend who loves scripture, and leave a review with the passage that stood out to you most. Your insights sharpen this community and help more seekers find the show. They that seek shall find

    1h 41m

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    11) Enoch’s Timeline

    Send us a text Prophecy feels distant until it starts rhyming with the headlines. We take Enoch’s “ten weeks” framework and walk it from antediluvian days to our turbulent present, testing the claims against biblical milestones, temple history, apostasy and reform, and the strange resurgence of phenomena in the skies. Along the way, we connect Enoch’s language about covenant houses and sevenfold instruction with Sinai, Solomon’s temple, the scattering of Judah, the Dark Ages, and a later wave of restoration that re-centers worship, covenants, and preparation. From there, we step into the contested ground of week nine: a world “written down for destruction,” the purging of wickedness, and the possibility of a millennial reset. We explore what that could mean in practical terms—rising geopolitical blocs, the BRICS challenge to Western finance, and the symbolism of the “whore of Babylon” mapped to modern systems built on leverage and opacity. Recent market stress around silver, export controls, and delivery shortfalls, plus Japan’s carry trade reversal and potential rate divergence with the Fed, all signal a financial architecture under pressure. Pair that with mounting UAP testimony and whispers about “watchers,” and the convergence becomes hard to ignore. This isn’t a call to panic; it’s a call to clarity. We make the case for spiritual-first preparation—seeking the Holy Spirit, renewing covenants, anchoring families—followed by prudent temporal steps that reduce fragility and increase flexibility. If Enoch’s timeline is even roughly right, the wise course is steady discipleship under stress: eyes open, hearts soft, hands ready to help. If this conversation sharpened your focus, share it with someone who needs a thoughtful take on prophecy and the present. And if you haven’t yet, subscribe and leave a review so more seekers can find the show. Support the show They that seek shall find

    1h 8m

  12. EPISODE 12

    12) Preparing For The Days Ahead

    Send us a text We revisit Enoch’s sweeping ten‑week prophecy to uncover a throughline that runs from Sinai to the Sermon on the Mount: covenants shape a people who can stand when everything else shakes. I share how the higher law transforms preparation from fear‑driven stockpiling to formation—becoming the kind of disciples who hold communities together under pressure. We dig into the practical heart of Isaiah 61 and translate it into a crisis playbook: bring good news to the teachable, bind up the brokenhearted, announce freedom to those trapped by addiction, and comfort the grieving with a living hope. Along the way, I challenge the habits that quietly sabotage charity—online contempt, reflexive anger, and clever half‑truths—and offer daily practices that actually cultivate the Spirit: prayer with real intent, reconciliation before worship, and a posture that seeks to serve rather than win. Hope isn’t naive here; it’s anchored in the millennial horizon where Zion culture rewires society and Christ’s presence reorders our desires. Yes, we also talk temporal prudence. I outline why fixed‑rate debt beats variable in an inflationary cycle, the value of eliminating high‑interest balances, and how a measured exposure to hard assets can hedge a weakening currency. But the point isn’t speculation—it’s resilience that keeps your home, your table, and your generosity intact. We confront bunker fantasies and Rambo daydreams with a higher calling: feed the Lord’s sheep. Share the food you saved. Show up with calm. Trust that charity multiplies resources in ways fear never can. If this conversation steadied you or sparked a plan, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs courage, and leave a quick review so others can find it. What one step—spiritual or practical—will you start this week? Support the show They that seek shall find

    1h 9m
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NEW EPISODES EVERY FRIDAY In a world shrouded in mystery, The Black Swan Rising Podcast seeks to reconcile the inexplicable with the work and glory of God. From prophetic enigmas to historical anomalies, each episode explores events that defy conventional understanding—yet demand explanation if they are true. Because truth, no matter how strange, must harmonize with divine order. For too long, too many have stuck their head in the sand with regards to the paranormal anomalies that are becoming increasingly common place.  The purpose of this podcast is not to convince what to think but rather help you to engage in the process of reconciling the mysterious mysteries of this world with your faith in an Almighty God, and in His Only Begotten Son - the Lord Jesus Christ. In doing so, we do not speculate for speculations sake. We do so because by seeking to understand the mysteries of God, we better equip ourselves for what’s coming down the pipeline—spiritually, geopolitically, and personally.  Jesus taught that before He comes again the powers of heaven will shake, and even the very elect might be deceived. This podcast is my attempt at helping you to be better prepared for the coming Great and Terrible Day. 

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