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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.

  1. 2D AGO

    The Antediluvian World Part 1 | E4

    What Was the World Like Before the Flood? | The Antediluvian World Explained What if the world described in Genesis wasn’t just spiritually different… but structurally different too? In this episode of Into the Gap, we step into one of the most mysterious periods in the Bible—the antediluvian world… the world before the flood. A world where: People lived for hundreds of years A mist watered the earth instead of rain Humanity advanced in culture, music, and technology Two distinct paths emerged: one that built… and one that worshipped And yet… beneath the surface, something was going very wrong. We explore: Why Genesis feels different from the world we know What Eden reveals about God’s original design The rise of cities, culture, and human control The tension between the line of Cain and the line of Seth The strange and unexplained moments leading into Genesis 6 This isn’t about wild speculation. It’s about understanding what Scripture actually shows us… and asking better questions about what we might be missing. Because if we don’t understand that world… we won’t fully understand our own.

    23 min

  2. MAR 21

    The Garden of Eden | E3

    What if everything you thought you knew about Eden… isn’t the full picture? In this episode of Into the Gap, we step back into the opening pages of the Bible and take a slower, closer look at the Garden of Eden. Not through tradition, artwork, or imagination—but through what Scripture actually says… and what it quietly reveals. Because when you read Genesis carefully, something begins to shift. Eden isn’t just a peaceful garden. It’s something more. Something sacred. Something that echoes through the entire story of the Bible. In this episode, we explore: What Genesis actually tells us—and what it doesn’t Why Ezekiel calls Eden “the mountain of God” How Eden may have been the first temple The priestly role of Adam and what was lost in the fall How the temple, the cross, and Jesus all connect back to Eden Why the story of the Bible is ultimately about restoring God’s presence with His people This isn’t just about understanding a place. It’s about rediscovering what we were made for. Because the story of Eden isn’t just where we began… It’s pointing to where we’re going. Welcome to Into the Gap Exploring biblical mysteries without losing our minds. If this episode helped you see Scripture differently, take a moment to follow, share, and leave a review—it really does help more people discover the conversation. Key Scriptures: Genesis 2–3 Ezekiel 28:13–14 Exodus 25–40 1 Peter 2:9 Revelation 21–22

    16 min

  3. MAR 16

    Did the Bible Copy Ancient Myths | E2

    In the nineteenth century archaeologists uncovered thousands of ancient clay tablets buried beneath the ruins of Mesopotamian cities like Nineveh and Babylon. As scholars slowly deciphered the ancient writing system known as cuneiform, they discovered stories that sounded strangely familiar. Stories about creation. Stories about great floods. Stories about divine beings interacting with humanity. One of those discoveries shocked the academic world. Inside the British Museum, Assyriologist George Smith translated part of an ancient epic known as the Epic of Gilgamesh. The story described a man who survived a catastrophic flood by building a massive vessel, bringing animals aboard, and releasing birds to search for dry land. The similarities to the biblical story of Noah's Flood in Genesis were impossible to ignore. So the question quickly followed: Did the Bible copy ancient myths? Or were ancient civilizations remembering fragments of something that actually happened? In this episode of Into the Gap, we explore: The discovery that shocked the academic world The Epic of Gilgamesh flood story The Babylonian creation story Enuma Elish The Atrahasis Epic and its version of the flood Flood traditions found around the world The mysterious archaeological site Göbekli Tepe Ancient Jewish writings like Enoch and Jubilees • Why the book of Genesis was radically different from every other ancient creation story. We will also address modern theories about the Anunnaki, the Watchers, and why many popular "ancient alien" interpretations misunderstand the ancient texts. When we place Genesis in its ancient context, something fascinating emerges. The Bible was not simply repeating the stories of its neighbors. It was telling a completely different story about God, creation, and humanity. And that difference may reveal far more about the ancient world than we ever expected.

    18 min

  4. MAR 10

    Genesis and the Deep Past | E1

    Episode 1 – Genesis and the Deep Past Genesis begins with one of the most influential sentences ever written: “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” For generations many Christians understood that beginning through a clear timeline. But discoveries in archaeology, geology, and astronomy have made the human past appear deeper than many people once imagined. Does that challenge the Bible, or could it mean Genesis is doing something richer than we first assumed? In this opening episode of Into the Gap, we explore the timeline many Christians inherited, the discoveries that expanded the conversation, and what Genesis is actually revealing about God, creation, and the story that ultimately leads to Christ.

    15 min

  5. FEB 27

    Will You Bow? | E90

    In Daniel 3, King Nebuchadnezzar builds a massive golden image and demands that everyone bow down and worship when the music plays. Refuse, and you die in the furnace. But this story is more than ancient history. Daniel 3 is a rehearsal for a pattern Scripture says will return in the last days: a ruler who exalts himself, a system that demands allegiance, and a test that proves who you truly serve. In this episode of Escaping Babylon, we connect Daniel 3 to key end-times passages in 2 Thessalonians 2, Matthew 24, and Revelation 12–14, showing how the “spirit of Babylon” works: it centralizes power, manufactures worship, punishes dissent, and pressures God’s people to compromise. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego model what we’ll need in any age of coercion: faithful presence without panic, courage without revolt, and loyalty to God above empire. Because Daniel 3 isn’t primarily about bravery, it’s about worship under pressure. Key passages: Daniel 3, 2 Thessalonians 2:1–4, Matthew 24:15–21, Revelation 12:17, Revelation 13–14 Big question: When the image is raised and the pressure comes, will you bow, or will you stand?

    33 min

  6. FEB 14

    A Statue and Four Beasts | E89

    How Long Can This Last? | Daniel 2 & 7 Explained | Escaping Babylon Empires rise. Nations posture. Markets tremble. Wars rumble in the background. And somewhere inside we all feel it: Who is actually in control? In this episode of Escaping Babylon, we slow down and walk carefully through Daniel 2 and Daniel 7 — two of the most powerful prophetic visions in Scripture. • The statue of gold, silver, bronze, iron, and clay • The stone cut without human hands • The four beasts rising from the sea • The ten horns and the little horn • The Ancient of Days • The Son of Man receiving an everlasting kingdom Are the kingdoms in Daniel 2 the same as the beasts in Daniel 7? Is the stone Christ’s first coming, His second coming, or both? Is the final divided kingdom future — possibly a revived empire — or already fulfilled in history? We walk through: The traditional view (Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, Rome) The alternative scholarly view (Babylon, Media, Persia, Greece) The connection to Revelation 17 and 2 Thessalonians 2 The meaning of the ten horns Why Daniel gives persecuted believers a “kingdom reflex” Daniel 2 shows the kingdoms from man’s perspective — impressive, glorious, powerful. Daniel 7 shows them from heaven’s perspective — beasts, violent and temporary. Same history. Different lens. Most importantly, this episode reminds us: Don’t anchor your soul to the statue. Anchor it to the stone. If you’ve ever wondered whether history is random or if God is still sovereign over nations, this conversation will steady your heart. 📖 Scripture Covered: Daniel 2 Daniel 7 Daniel 11:45 2 Thessalonians 2 Revelation 17 & 19 Matthew 24 Subscribe and join us as we continue part two of Daniel 7 next week. Thanks for allowing me to be your pastor. #Daniel2 #Daniel7 #BibleProphecy #EndTimes #AncientOfDays #SonOfMan #EscapingBabylon #RadiantMidweek

    41 min

  7. JAN 31

    Stand Firm to the End | E88

    Escaping Babylon — Episode 88 2 Thessalonians 2:1–12 | Apostasy, the Man of Lawlessness, and Standing Firm to the End In this episode of Escaping Babylon, we walk verse-by-verse through 2 Thessalonians 2:1–12, addressing one of the most misunderstood and often sensationalized passages about the end times. Paul writes to a church shaken by fear, confusion, and false teaching. Some were being told the Day of the Lord had already come and that they had somehow missed Christ’s return. Paul’s response is not panic or speculation, but clarity, grounding, and reassurance. In this teaching, we explore: What Scripture means by the gathering of believers to Christ Why apostasy is a spiritual falling away, not political revolt How deception in the last days will be religious, supernatural, and convincing The identity and role of the man of lawlessness How Daniel, Jesus, Paul, and Revelation all describe the same end-time figure Why signs and wonders are not proof of truth How God restrains evil until the appointed time The certainty of Christ’s decisive and effortless victory Why endurance, not speculation, is the true test of faith This passage is not meant to produce fear. It is meant to produce discernment, stability, and perseverance. Scripture consistently reminds us that the end times are not a test of charts or timelines, but a test of allegiance. Jesus’ promise still stands: “The one who stands firm to the end will be saved.” This episode calls believers not to panic, but to prepare. Not to chase experiences, but to cling to truth. Not to fear deception, but to remain faithful to Christ. Passage Studied: 2 Thessalonians 2:1–12 Series: Escaping Babylon Theme: End-Times Discernment | Apostasy | Faithfulness | The Return of Christ If this teaching helped you, consider liking, subscribing, and sharing. It helps others find these studies as we continue learning how to watch, wait, and remain faithful in a deceptive age.

    27 min

  8. JAN 24

    Awake Not Escaping

    Escaping Babylon Podcast — Episode 87 Awake, Not Escaping | The Day of the Lord  1 Thessalonians 5 Explained What is “the Day of the Lord” and how should Christians live as history moves toward its climax? In this episode of Escaping Babylon, we walk verse by verse through 1 Thessalonians 5, placing Paul’s teaching alongside Daniel, Matthew 24–25, Acts, Peter’s letters, and Revelation to tell the *whole biblical story of the end times. This is not fear-based speculation. This is biblical clarity and formation. Paul moves from resurrection comfort in 1 Thessalonians 4 to sober readiness in chapter 5—calling believers to live awake, clear-minded, faithful, and hopeful as the Day of the Lord approaches. In this episode, you’ll learn: • What the Bible actually means by “the Day of the Lord” • Why Scripture describes the end as sudden, disruptive, and revealing • How Jesus, Paul, Peter, Daniel, and Revelation tell the same end-times story • The difference between tribulation and God’s wrath • Why readiness is about allegiance, not timelines • Why the return of Jesus is not escape but the arrival of the King • How believers are called to endure with faith, love, and hope   Key Scriptures Covered: 1 Thessalonians 5 Matthew 24–25 Daniel 7 Acts 2 Revelation 6, 13, 14 2 Peter 3 Ephesians 5–6 Romans 8 John 16 Revelation was not written to terrify the Church. It was written to prepare the Church. An unprepared church panics. A prepared church stands. The Day of the Lord is not the end of the story. It is the turning of the page. Not escaping. Not hiding. But awake. Faithful. Ready. Subscribe for weekly Bible teaching on the end times, discipleship, and faithful living in a shaking world. #EscapingBabylon #DayOfTheLord #EndTimesBibleStudy #1Thessalonians #JesusIsComing #BiblicalProphecy #ChristianDiscipleship #RevelationExplained #Matthew24 #FaithfulEndurance

    23 min
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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.

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    radiantchurch
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
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