Eschatology Matters

Eschatology Matters isn’t going anywhere—but it is growing.In this special update, I’m sharing the vision behind the EM Network—why we’re expanding to multiple shows each week, what’s coming next, and how you can be part of it.We now have:– Take Heart (Monday) – The World View with Alex Kocman (Tuesday)– Reaction & Topical Content (Wednesdays) – The Magistrate with Baird & Howard (Thursdays)– Theology & Study content Fridays)Plus new shows in development!This isn’t just more content—it’s a mission: To tell the full story of Scripture, clearly and faithfully, and to recover a hopeful, victorious vision of the future. If you believe eschatology matters, now is the time to lean in.👉 Subscribe, share, and consider partnering with us to help build what’s next.Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >Here<For blog entries, articles, and much more, visit our website >Here<

A sharp debate about whether Christianity is declining or poised for revival in American public life. They weigh recent commentary from major publications and trace historical crises shaping Protestant thought. The conversation maps theological roots, cultural influence, and what restoring Christian centrality might practically mean for institutions and imagination.

Jacob Glass responds to a common claim about Daniel’s 70 weeks—that it predicts the end of the world. But does the text actually say that? Walking through Daniel 9 and Hebrews, Jacob shows that the prophecy points to Christ’s first coming—not the end of time. The work of putting away sin, bringing in everlasting righteousness, and fulfilling the vision was accomplished in the first century. If that’s true, it changes how we understand prophecy, the mission of Christ, and what we should expect about the future. Watch and consider the text carefully.Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >Here<For blog entries, articles, and much more, visit our website >Here<

Evangelicals are everywhere—but why do they seem to have so little cultural influence?In this episode, Mike D’Virgilio (The Based Boomer) critiques a discussion between Jon Harris and Aaron Renn on the lack of evangelical leadership in positions of cultural power.Is a better understanding of “creation” enough to fix the problem? Mike argues it’s not. What’s missing is something deeper—a robust, biblical vision of victory that shapes how Christians think about culture, leadership, and the future. If we want real cultural transformation, we need more than diagnosis. We need a framework that actually produces it.Referenced in this episode:• Aaron Renn’s article: https://firstthings.com/the-problem-w...• Sermon on postmillennialism:    • Sermon: My Journey to Hope for the Future  https://mikedvirgilio.com/Subscribe for more cultural analysis, theology, and bold Christian commentary.Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >Here<For blog entries, articles, and much more, visit our website >Here<

Peter’s story isn’t one of steady growth—it’s a story of boldness, failure, confusion, and restoration. In this episode of Take Heart, Cory Wing walks through a brief portrait of Peter’s life, tracing five defining moments:Boldness rooted in self-confidenceBetrayal under pressureConfusion after the resurrectionFaith when Christ reveals HimselfRestoration and recommissioningPeter didn’t just stumble—he denied Jesus. And yet, that wasn’t the end of his story. If you’ve ever felt inconsistent, discouraged, or unsure where you stand with God, this episode is for you. Your hope is not in the strength of your faith—but in the faithfulness of your Savior. Take heart. Christ restores what seems beyond repair.Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >Here<For blog entries, articles, and much more, visit our website >Here<

In his 4th video in the series, Pastor Matt Plett continues his deep dive into Matthew 24 giving a preterist view of the Olivet Discourse, this time going into the fall of Jerusalem in AD 70Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >Here<For blog entries, articles, and much more, visit our website >Here<

Western man is told he faces a binary choice:➡️ Religious pluralism➡️ Establishmentarianism But what if that’s a false dilemma?In this episode of The Magistrate, Josh Howard and James Baird respond to Andrew T. Walker’s recent comments and the broader debate surrounding religion and the state. Drawing from historic Reformed and Presbyterian political theology, they argue that the modern conversation has lost an entire category — one that shaped early America and Protestant thought for centuries.This isn’t about choosing between two extremes. It’s about recovering a forgotten framework.Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >Here<For blog entries, articles, and much more, visit our website >Here<

Josh Howard sits down with Pastor David Schrock (Christ Over All) to discuss the current state of the Southern Baptist Convention. From declining cooperative giving to growing distrust between local churches and denominational leadership, this conversation tackles the real concerns many are feeling but few are addressing directly. They also examine whether key SBC institutions—like seminaries—are experiencing mission drift, and what that could mean for the future of the convention. If you care about the health, accountability, and direction of the SBC, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >Here<For blog entries, articles, and much more, visit our website >Here<

The modern world is built on competing versions of reality—but reality has a way of breaking through. In this episode of The World View, guest host Nate Wright (Ezra Institute) examines three major stories:– The Olympic Committee’s move to affirm biological reality in women’s sports– Canada’s Bill C9 and the expanding definition of “hate”— and what Scripture says about justice and the limits of the state– The viral “conversion” of an adult content creator—and the tension between true grace and real consequencesWhat ties it all together? A refusal to submit to reality:• The reality of the created order • The reality of God-ordained limits on civil government• The reality that God truly saves sinners—but never leaves them unchanged God does not bless substitute realities built on autonomy, imagination, or sentimentality.Reality always wins.Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >Here<For blog entries, articles, and much more, visit our website >Here<

Forgiveness isn’t optional—it’s commanded.But it’s also one of the hardest things we’re called to do.In this episode of Take Heart, Cory Wing walks through what biblical forgiveness really is—and what it isn’t.It’s not denial.It’s not forgetting.And it’s not the same as trust.So what is it?It’s releasing the debt. Letting go of vengeance. And trusting God with justice.If you’re holding onto bitterness, pain, or resentment, this episode will challenge you—but also show you the freedom that comes through forgiveness.📖 Featuring teaching from:Colossians 3:13Matthew 6:14–15Ephesians 4:32Romans 12:19Hebrews 12:15👉 Share this with someone who needs to hear it.Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >Here<For blog entries, articles, and much more, visit our website >Here<