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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

    Let US make man | E7

    Episode 7: Who Is the “Us” in Let Us Make Man? What does Genesis 1:26 really mean when God says, “Let us make mankind in our image”? In this episode of Into the Gap, we explore one of the Bible’s most fascinating mysteries. Is God speaking within the Trinity… Father, Son, and Holy Spirit? Or is this a glimpse into a heavenly council, an unseen realm alive with spiritual beings under God’s authority? We trace this thread through Job, Psalms, Daniel, Revelation, Deuteronomy 32, and Ephesians 6, uncovering a worldview many modern readers miss: the Bible presents a universe that is layered, spiritual, and alive with conflict, worship, purpose, and mystery. We also compare ancient stories like Prometheus, the Watchers of Enoch, and flood traditions from surrounding cultures to ask a deeper question: are these myths, or echoes of something humanity once knew but no longer fully remembers? Most importantly, this episode reminds us that while mystery remains, one truth stands firm: Jesus Christ reigns above every throne, ruler, power, and authority. You were not created by accident. You were created on purpose, in the presence of heaven itself. If you’ve ever wrestled with strange passages in Scripture, wondered about angels, divine beings, spiritual warfare, or the hidden world behind the Bible, this episode is for you.

    24 min

  2. APR 13

    Angels and the Unseen Realm | E6

    What do you picture when you hear the word angel? Chubby babies with wings? Hollywood warriors fighting in the sky? Both images are familiar… but neither comes straight from the Bible. In this episode of Into the Gap, we step back and take a closer look at what Scripture actually says about angels—and what it doesn’t. Because when you read carefully, something surprising happens. The Bible gives us less detail than we think… and more mystery than we expect. We explore: Why the word “angel” doesn’t mean what most people think The mysterious “Angel of the Lord” who speaks as God Whether cherubim are actually angels—and what they really are What angels look like (and why the Bible doesn’t focus on it) What angels actually do—from caring for people to executing judgment Fallen angels, spiritual rebellion, and what Scripture actually confirms Why angels always point away from themselves… and toward God Along the way, we separate Scripture from tradition, and truth from imagination—without losing the sense of awe that these passages were meant to carry. Because the goal isn’t to become fascinated with angels… It’s to understand the God they serve. Welcome to Into the Gap Exploring biblical mysteries without losing our minds. Like, subscribe, and share if this episode helped you see Scripture in a deeper way. It really does help more than you think.

    26 min

  3. APR 6

    PreFlood World Part 2 | E5

    What if the world before the flood wasn’t primitive… but advanced? In this episode of Into the Gap, we explore a question most people never ask: What could humanity become if given enough time? Using biblical timelines, population modeling, and ancient accounts, we step into the possibility of a pre-flood world that was: Growing rapidly Highly populated Structurally complex And increasingly corrupted From massive ancient structures like Göbekli Tepe and Baalbek… to the long lifespans recorded in Genesis… to flood stories found in over 200 cultures worldwide… We follow the tension between time, knowledge, and power—and what happens when human advancement outpaces alignment with God. This isn’t about proving a theory. It’s about exploring a mystery without losing our minds. Because if humanity lived for centuries… Would population explode? Would knowledge compound beyond what we imagine? And what happens when power grows—but the human heart doesn’t change? As Matthew 24 reminds us: “As it was in the days of Noah… so it will be.” In This Episode: Could the pre-flood world have had millions… or even billions of people? What ancient structures suggest about early human capability Why long lifespans change everything about population growth The connection between knowledge and corruption The warning hidden in the story of Noah Key Scriptures: Genesis 5 (long lifespans) Genesis 6 (the condition of the world) Matthew 24:37–39 (days of Noah) Jeremiah 17:9 (the human heart) About the Podcast Into the Gap explores biblical mysteries with curiosity, clarity, and grounded thinking. No hype. No wild speculation. Just thoughtful exploration of the tension between what we know… and what we don’t. If this episode made you think: Like the video Subscribe to the channel Share it with someone who enjoys exploring deeper questions Question for You: What do you think the world before the flood was really like?

    32 min

  4. MAR 30

    The PreFlood 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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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  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
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