Grace Abides with Nick & Andy

Nick & Andy explore Revelation 18, diving into the collapse of "Babylon" and exposing how its ancient traps of consumerism, comfort, and envy hijack our souls today. Verses 2 & 4 – The Ultimate Eviction Notice: Nick unpacks the command to "Come out of her, my people.” Why do we keep trying to redecorate our apartments in a burning building? Verse 7 – The "Rule as a Quee...

In this week's Grace Abides podcast, Nick & Andy strip away the sanitized versions of modern faith and dive straight into the terrifying imagery of Revelation 17, a mirror held up to our own hearts. Here are the provocative questions driving this week's discussion: Who or what is the " great prostitute "? What subtle, modern idols are completely intoxicating our spirits? Wh...

Is Revelation Predicting the End of the World…or Revealing the Truth About Human Nature? In our newest episode of the Grace Abides Podcast, Nick & Andy tackle one of the most intense and controversial chapters in the entire Bible: Revelation 16. + First, baptism in the lake? Who should be baptized? + What are the seven bowls of wrath? + Is Armageddon a literal battle, OR a symbol of humanity’s...

In this week's Grace Abides podcast, Nick and Andy dive into Revelation 15 — one of the most powerful and visually stunning chapters in the book of Revelation. We talk about: • The meaning of the seven last plagues • Why heaven’s “victory party” looks completely different from worldly victory • What it means that “all nations” will worship before God • The overwhelming glory of God filling th...

The Most Rev. Emily Martin of Iowa joins Nick & Andy with her humor for Revelation 14 including warning, worship, endurance, and hope: Together they explore: • The difference between the mark of the Lamb and the mark of the beast • Why only the redeemed can sing the song of heaven • What “Babylon” represents and why it still matters today • How Christians remain faithful under spiritual pressu...

Dragons. Beasts. The mark of the beast. 666. What is Revelation 13 really talking about? In today’s episode of the Grace Abides podcast, Nick and Andy tackle one of the most discussed — and misunderstood — chapters in the entire Bible. Who is the beast? Can people unknowingly worship evil? Will there someday be a literal “mark” required to buy or sell? Does 666 actually help us identify the Antich...

Listen in as Nick and Andy dive into Revelation 12 — one of the most dramatic and mysterious chapters in the Bible. + But first, do cats go to heaven? Nick sheds light on the topic. + From the terrifying dragon who wages war against God’s people to the victorious child who rules the nations, this episode explores the cosmic battle between good and evil. + Along the way, we tackle one of the most i...

Listen in as Nick and Andy share lots of laughs as they discuss Revelation 11 and the following: + They explore the meaning behind measuring the inner sanctuary, symbolizing those who belong to Jesus. How do we know if we are in the right group? + They dive into the identity of the two witnesses, who are called to proclaim God’s truth in a dark world. How are we being witnesses? + They unpack how...

Nick & Andy explore Rev. 10 including... + Pastoral care for losers + 6 Things to Remember about Revelation (Chad Bird) + Why chapter 10 is better. + Not a "Timeline of Terror" + Why Revelation can feel like "visiting a foreign country w/o knowing the language" Intro & outro Song: Everyday-Routine-Blues (144288 / Pixabay) by Won Jong Hwa. Published with permission.  Sti...

Nick and Andy tackle Revelation 9, one of the most intense sections of Scripture to see if there is truth in the chaos. In this episode, we discuss: + The "Worst" Chapter? | Why Revelation 9 has a reputation for being one of the most challenging reads in the entire Bible. + Nick’s Breaking Point | The real reason Nick decided to step away from the Revelation series after recording this s...

Nick & Andy are still in Revelation, this week exploring... + Does God have a divine mute button? + Do our prayers influence God’s actions? + Can fish sin? + The seventh seal, God's burns down 1/3 of nature to make a point, plagues from the heavens, darkness in the earth, Andy's dislike of Revelation, and some fun with Revelation 8 in the middle of Holy Week.

This week in Revelation 7 Nick & Andy explore... + Are you included in the 144,000 ? What is it? Are marital relations allowed?  + Why your guardian angel might be doing more than just watching you sleep. + Washing robes in...blood? + From the "Great Ordeal" to "Great Comfort": A total reversal of human suffering. + "Ministering spirits" among us and being "s...

The seven seals of Revelation 6

Listen in as Nick and Andy talk through Revelation 5 and try to answer the following questions: + Who does the earth belong to, God or Satan? + What is our image of strength and how does Jesus as the “Lamb of God” challenge that? + Do we see our prayers as something that gives God joy, like the joy that comes from our favorite sound? + What does it mean that Jesus was “ransomed” for us? + Do we pr...

Revelation 4 + What do you expect to find in heaven? Who meets you when you show up? + Seven flaming torches and a sea of glass? + What do people do in heaven? + Who do we worship God? Intro & Outro: Everyday-Routine-Blues (144288 / Pixabay) by Won Jong Hwa. Published with permission.

Revelation 3 Part 3 w/ Nick & Andy. The Church at Laodicea. + Are you lukewarm? + Jesus knocks. Do we have to answer? Is that consistent w/ Lutheran theology? + What does it mean to overcome "self-reliance"? Intro & Outro: Everyday-Routine-Blues (144288 / Pixabay) by Won Jong Hwa. Published with permission.

Revelation 3 Part 2. The Church at Philadelphia.  When does your faith feel the strongest? What does evangelism in the modern church look like? When we all get to heaven, and all the other Christians realize that the Lutherans were right, how is that going to feel? (This is a joke!) Is the church more effective when it has little influence over the culture? Intro & Outro: Everyday-Routine-Blue...

Live from LaPalmilla, Texas. Revelation 3 with Nick & Andy.

Listen in as Nick and Andy continue their study of Revelation 2. As part of the study, they try to answer the following questions:  o How do you want to be remembered?  o When persecution doesn’t work, does Satan use deception to attack the church? o Are repentance and grace compatible theological ideas?  o In what ways has the church been guilty of not holding leaders accountable?  o How do we ov...

Revelation 2. Nick & Andy connect under a new podcast name (Grace Abides) to continue the study of Revelation chapter 2 plus commentary on their upcoming ministry retreat, nordic skiing, ice and snow in Texas, plus enduring change, love first, and "let anyone who has an ear listen to what the Spirit is saying." Intro & outro song: Everyday-Routine-Blues (144288 / Pixabay) by Won...

Revelation 1 . Nick & Andy connect under a new podcast name (Grace Abides) to begin the study of Revelation chapter 1 plus commentary on their upcoming ministry retreat, nordic skiing and Minnesota weather. Should we believe the Futurist view, Poetic view, Historicist view or Preterist view of Revelation? Or a mix? Intro & outro Song: Everyday-Routine-Blues (144288 / Pixabay) by Won Jong H...

Nick & Andy connect under a new podcast name to announce the upcoming study of Revelation plus the ever-present football commentary.

Advent: Hope, Peace, Joy, & Love

We are all called to be sent into the world for the sake of God's Kingdom, but how do we that? Nick and Andy give 5 simple ways to proclaim God's love.

On Reformation Day, Nick and Andy talk about what it means to be part of the priesthood of all believers.