Lion Roars from Zion

Ruth 2 is more than a love story — it’s a prophetic rehearsal of Revelation. In this episode, we uncover how Ruth’s desperate pursuit, her clinging loyalty, and her hunger for the God of Israel form a perfect miniature of the end‑times overcomer described in Revelation. You’ll learn why the Hebrew word radaph (to chase, hunt, pursue) and the Greek word akoloutheo (to follow with intentional attach...

Most people think Psalm 23 is a calm, gentle prayer about green grass and still water. But there is a secret hiding in the original Hebrew. In this episode, host Elizabeth reveals something surprising: sheep do not climb hills in a straight line. They walk in circles. And the Hebrew word for "paths" in Psalm 23 actually means circular switchbacks. Listeners will learn: · Why walking in circles is...

"A word from the Lord was rare in those days." Sound familiar? Many of us live in a spiritual drought—not because God isn't speaking, but because we don't recognize His voice. In this episode, Elizabeth Travers breaks down 1 Samuel 3 and uncovers a surprising truth: learning to hear God is a skill, not a gift for a special few. You'll discover: • Why Samuel mistook God's voice for Eli's (and why y...

I saw an ancient gate in a wall. It was open. In this episode, Elizabeth Travers shares an open vision she received—a garden of healing fruit, intense comforting light, and a whisper from God: "I am going to take my children back to the communion of Eden." What did Adam and Eve actually have before the fall? Face-to-face friendship with God. No separation between spirit and flesh. A relationship s...

That I May Know Him is a podcast about moving beyond knowing about Jesus—to truly knowing Him. Each episode invites you to discover His passionate love for you, hear His voice more clearly, and respond to His call to draw closer. We’re so honored to welcome Karen Lange, who shares this wonderful conversation with us today. Karen helps us step deeper into the heart of knowing Jesus more intimately—...

On May 8, 2026, history was made. By order of the President, the United States Department of War released 162 never-before-seen files on Unidentified Flying Objects—including videos, renderings, astronaut transcripts, and intelligence reports. The Apollo 17 triangle. The East China Sea football-shaped object. The Japanese three-ring craft. News reporters are calling it "the end of UFO secrecy." So...

The U.S. and Israel are at war with Iran. The Strait of Hormuz is a flashpoint. Everyone is asking: Is this the end? Should I be scared? In this episode, we look at current events through the lens of Scripture with help from two trusted prophecy teachers: • Mark Hitchcock (author of The Persian Storm) explains why Iran matters prophetically, what Ezekiel 38 actually says, and why we're seeing a "b...

In Episode 104, we laid the foundation: you are already seated with Christ in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6). The battle is won. Jesus sat down because His work was finished. But that raises a critical question for every new believer: "If I'm already seated… what do I actually DO when I feel attacked? When anxiety won't stop? When life is falling apart?" This episode answers that question. We exp...

Most people think spiritual warfare means shouting at the devil, rebuking every bad thought, and living on high alert. But what if the real battle isn't about fighting for victory—but staying seated in a victory that's already finished? In this episode, we unpack Mark 16:19–20 and Ephesians 2:6 to reveal one game-changing truth: Jesus sat down because the work was complete. And here's the surprise...

There is a messiah coming. The world is waiting for him. Millions are praying for him. Armies are positioning for him. But he is not the One you think. In Iran right now, a man sits in a seat of power who believes his entire purpose is to burn the world down so his messiah can rise from the ashes. His name is Mojtaba Khamenei. And his regime is not playing politics. They are playing apocalypse. In...

You've felt it. The ground shifting. The old certainties—science, politics, money, education—aren't holding the way they once did. And that's not a crisis. That's an invitation. In this episode, we explore what prophet Emma Stark has called the "post-secular" age: a time when the Western world is no longer embarrassed by spiritual questions. People aren't asking if God exists anymore. They're aski...

What if one word could save your life – or end it? In Judges 12, a simple pronunciation test called “Shibboleth” meant the difference between crossing the river or being killed. Forty-two thousand men failed. Their accent gave them away. In this episode, we trace that haunting Old Testament test straight to the Gospels. We’ll look at Jesus’ confrontation with religious leaders in Mark 11:27–33 – w...

Can you believe it? One hundred episodes. I just want to start this one by saying thank you. From the bottom of my heart—thank you to every single person who has listened, who has shared an episode, who has sent a message of support. I see you. I value you. Each one of you has made this journey what it is. And what a journey it's been. But before we celebrate, I need to do something else. Somethin...

A vision of black cloud and lightning. No interpretation. Just a lead balloon in the middle of a feast. It felt out of place—until the next morning, when an open Bible revealed the council of the Lord. This is a warning about false prophets (including the one in your own mind) and an invitation to stand, not run. Includes activation. Jeremiah 23:18 – "Who has stood in the council of the Lord?"

A vision of black cloud and lightning. No interpretation. Just a lead balloon in the middle of a feast. It felt out of place—until the next morning, when an open Bible revealed the council of the Lord. This is a warning about false prophets (including the one in your own mind) and an invitation to stand, not run. Includes activation. Jeremiah 23:18 – "Who has stood in the council of the Lord?"

Elizabeth and her husband used to wake up, reach for their phones, and swallow the world before they had taken one bite of God's Word. Then they encountered a teaching from Rick Renner that stopped them cold: Do not eat until you have read the Word. This is what they had been doing for the last year, and it was confirmation of their conviction. In this episode of Lion Roars from Zion, Elizabeth ge...

You've heard about it. The one sin God won't forgive. The unpardonable sin. Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Maybe you've even lost sleep over it. Wondering if a bad thought, a careless word, or a season of doubt put you beyond God's reach. Let me put your mind at ease. In this episode, we dive deep into Mark 3:24-29 — the passage where Jesus talks about a divided kingdom, a strong man being tie...

What if the most passionate love song ever written isn’t really about human romance at all? In this episode, we’re stepping into the mysterious, poetic beauty of the Song of Solomon—not as an ancient curiosity, but as a divine mirror. A prophecy. A love letter from the King of Kings to you. We’ll walk through chapter 2, verses 8–17, and discover a Bridegroom who doesn’t wait at a distance, but lea...

What do you do when you've seen God move—maybe even experienced it yourself—and somehow, it's still not enough? You find yourself waiting for the next thing, the next sign, the next proof that God is really there. You're not alone. A crowd gathered around Jesus in Luke 11 had seen miracle after miracle. And their response was basically: "Okay, but what else you got?" Jesus' answer is one of the mo...

We all know the story of the prodigal son—the younger brother who runs off, wastes everything, and comes home to a father who forgives him. It's a beautiful picture of grace. But what about the older brother? He stayed home. He did everything right. And yet, he was just as lost—living like a servant instead of a son. In this episode, we explore the journey from slavery to sonship. Drawing from Rom...

What does your "empty tomb" look like? The place where a promise seems to have died, a dream feels stolen, or a situation appears hopeless? In this powerful episode of Lion Roars from Zion, we go beyond a superficial glance at the resurrection story and discover a life-changing blueprint for how we confront our own dead ends. Most of us are like Mary Magdalene at the tomb—we see one piece of circu...

Everyone’s talking about the end times. But what does Good Friday have to do with it? In this episode, we explore how the Cross isn’t just a historical event—it’s the anchor that holds us steady when the future feels uncertain. We’ll look at how Jesus declared the judgment of the world on the cross, how His victory disarms our fear of persecution, economic collapse, and judgment, and how the Cross...

We've talked about being real with God (Episode 88). We've talked about how He makes a way through hard things (Episode 89). But there's a piece we might have missed. The Israelites didn't walk through the Red Sea alone. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego didn't face the furnace by themselves. Paul didn't do his ministry in isolation. Even Jesus chose twelve people to do life with. So why do so many...

Stop praying for your problems to just disappear. Start expecting God to make a way. On this episode of Lion Roars from Zion, we're shattering the myth that God's goodness is measured by the obstacles He removes. Instead, we dive deep into Scripture to reveal His faithful pattern as the ultimate Way-Maker—proving He doesn't just part the waters, but walks with you through the fire, through the flo...

Feeling spiritually stuck? The barrier might not be your lack of prayer, but your reliance on your own understanding. When the world gets darker, our natural tendency is to buckle down and think harder. But God is calling us to a different response. In this episode, we lean into a profound truth: God isn't asking for your solutions; He's asking for your heart. "Don't Intellectualize It" is a journ...