From the Cutting Room Floor

The Apocalypse: Warnings You Can Survive — Q&A

What does Jericho’s falling walls, a Passover “destroyer,” and a genuine scholarly debate over who’s holding the key to the abyss have in common with your hardest week this year? This episode digs up several items that didn’t make it into Sunday’s sermon on Revelation 8-9: the Old Testament roots, the scholarly debates, and a six-part definition of repentance that might change how you read your own pain.

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The Apocalypse: Does Prayer Change Anything? — Q&A

If God is sovereign over salvation, does praying for someone change anything? And what about the people no one is praying for? As a follow-up to Revelation 8:1-5, we look at 1 Timothy 2 to see how God uses our prayers to do his saving work, why no one is out of his reach, and why we’re the ones who miss out when we don’t pray.

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The Apocalypse: The Last Ones Standing — Q&A

If life between the first and second comings of Jesus is characterized by war, civil strife, economic hardship, disease, death, and martyrdom, is God up to anything good? This episode will provide a review and overview of Revelation 6 and 7, tying the two together in simple terms and providing an answer to this question which offers hope in the midst of chaos and uncertainty.

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The Apocalypse: The Voice of the Martyrs — Q&A

When the martyrs under the altar cry out "how long?" God's answer is stunning — wait, because the number isn't complete yet. In this episode, we trace one of the most overlooked threads in the New Testament: the idea that God governs history by an appointed number, and the King won't return until every last one of his people is home.

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The Apocalypse: When Conquest, Chaos, and Scarcity are Just Monday — Q&A

The church at Thyatira was warm, loving, and growing — and Jesus was about to come against them. In this episode, we go deeper on what the four horsemen have to say to a congregation that confused love with accommodation and grace with compromise. Because in a broken world, a church with a spine isn't one that's harsh — but one that shows true love, which requires courage and conviction.

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The Apocalypse: God and Evil — Q&A

What if God’s ultimate purpose isn’t centered on your happiness—but on his own glory? In this episode, we explore how that unsettling truth is actually the key to understanding suffering, finding real joy, and seeing your life in a much bigger, better story.

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The Apocalypse: The Only One Worthy — Q&A

Why does the Lamb have seven horns and sevens eyes? What is the significance of that? And what does the throne room mean practically? How can the throne room of God be appropriated to one's life personally? In this episode of The Cutting Room Floor, we unpack the powerful imagery of Revelation 5:1-14 and explore how the reality of God’s throne isn’t just symbolic—it’s deeply personal. If you’ve ever wondered how heaven’s perspective can shape your daily walk, this conversation will offer insight.

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The Apocalypse: Crowns Down — Q&A

The throne room of God defies explanation. What does all the imagery convey? Spend a few more minutes meditating on Revelation 4 and such questions as: What are the seven lamps and the seven spirits of God? Or if being mesmerized by the glory of God catalyzes worship, how did Satan fall? And what does "holy, holy, holy" really mean?

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What Jesus Wants in a Church: A Summary of Revelation 2-3

Now that we've wrapped up Jesus' messages to the seven churches in Revelation, what can we say he's looking for in a church? This episode will synthesize what we've gleaned from Revelation 2-3 and allow us a consolidated view of what a healthy church looks like.

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The Apocalypse: When the Church Becomes the Enemy — Q&A

In this episode of From the Cutting Room Floor, we follow up on Pastor Brian’s message, The Apocalypse: When the Church Becomes the Enemy (Revelation 3:7–13). If you grew up in evangelical Christianity, you’ve probably heard Revelation 3:10 cited as proof of a pre-tribulation rapture. But what if that popular interpretation actually misses Jesus’ point? In this conversation, we unpack what Christ truly promised the church in Philadelphia—and why His words offer something far more encouraging than an evacuation plan. Along the way, we also tackle a few big questions: Which Old Testament covenants are still in effect? And who are the “chosen people of God” today? Join us as we dig deeper into the text and explore answers to these questions.

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The Apocalypse: The Illusion of Spiritual Health — Q&A

In this episode of The Cutting Room Floor, we follow-up our study of Revelation 3:1-6 and Jesus' sharp rebuke of the church in Sardis, which begs us to wrestle with this very important question: What is the relationship between saving faith and deeds? Can you have one without the other? Join us as we press into Jesus’ warning — and discover what it truly means to have a genuine, saving faith.

The Apocalypse: A Church That Wouldn’t Say “No” — Q&A

On this week’s From the Cutting Room Floor podcast, Pastor Brian dives deeper into some additional questions from Sunday’s message, 'The Apocalypse: A Church That Wouldn’t Say "No",' from Revelation 2:18–29. Does God discipline His people? Contained within Jesus' words to the church in Thyatira, we encounter a warning—one that includes the possibility of judgment and chastisement. How are Christians supposed to receive those words and the idea of God's discipline? Join us as we explore how Christ’s warnings are ultimately invitations to restoration.

The Apocalypse: Faithful Living in Satan's City — Q&A

Join us for a new episode of From the Cutting Room Floor, where Pastor Brian responds to your questions from his sermon, The Apocalypse: Faithful Living in Satan’s City, based on Revelation 2:12–17. Questions: Why does Jesus have a "sharp, double-edged sword"? And should we be picky about doctrine? Doesn't that just promote controversy? Take a few minutes to go deeper into Jesus’ letter to the church in Pergamum and what it means for faithful living today.

The Apocalypse: Fearless and Faithful in the Face of Flak — Q&A

What does Jesus mean by the “synagogue of Satan”? Why is the church in Smyrna told it will face persecution for “ten days”? And does Revelation 2:8–11 in any way justify antisemitism? In this episode, we’ll explore these important submitted questions and highlight several additional details in Jesus’ message to this afflicted, impoverished, and persecuted church—helping us understand them rightly in the light of Scripture.

The Apocalypse: Right, Pure... and Cold? — Q&A

This week on From the Cutting Room Floor, Pastor Brian responds to your questions from Sunday’s message on Revelation 2:1–7, “The Apocalypse: Right, Pure… and Cold?” What did Jesus mean when He said, “I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place”? This episode explores that question—and other key details from Jesus’ message to the church in Ephesus—helping us understand them in light of Scripture. Join Pastor Brian as he unpacks these truths and leads us to see them through the lens of God’s Word.

The Apocalypse: Awe That Transforms — Q&A

This week on From the Cutting Room Floor, Pastor Brian tackles your questions from Sunday’s message on Revelation 1:9-20, The Apocalypse: Awe That Transforms. Revelation is "canonical capstone." What does that mean? And how does that help us understand Revelation 1:9-20 and its relationship to Daniel 7? What's the strategy behind our "seven friends?" Why not just say "seven churches"? Join Pastor Brian as he unpacks these questions and guides us to see them through the truth of Scripture.

The Apocalypse: How You See the Future Shapes Your Life — Q&A

This week on From the Cutting Room Floor, Pastor Brian tackles your questions from Sunday’s message on Revelation 1:7-8 — The Apocalypse: How You See the Future Shapes Your Life. Who pierced Jesus? Just the Roman soldiers? Just the Jewish leaders? Or did we all have a hand in it? What exactly is John talking about in Revelation 1:7? This episode takes a closer look at how we can responsibly understand the New Testament’s use of the Old Testament. Hear Pastor Brian tackle these questions and help us see them through the lens of Scripture.

The Apocalypse: How You See Yourself Shapes Your Life — Q&A

This week on From the Cutting Room Floor, Pastor Brian tackles your questions from Sunday’s message on Revelation 1:5b–6: The Apocalypse—How You See Yourself Shapes Your Life. The priestly work of Christians includes manifesting the presence of God in biblically prescribed ways. How is that different from God's attribute of omnipresence? How can Christians objectively assess the Christian faith when one's faith is such a subjectively experienced part of their identity? Hear Pastor Brian unpack these challenging questions and guide us with biblical truth.

The Apocalypse: How You See God Shapes Your Life — Q&A

This week on From the Cutting Room Floor, Pastor Brian dives into thought-provoking questions from Sunday’s message on Revelation 1:4–5b — The Apocalypse: How You See God Shapes Your Life. Do the "seven spirits" in Revelation represent the Holy Spirit or the seven archangels before God's throne? Why does God allow many to remain distant from him if he desires all to know him? How do we understand divine hiddenness—shouldn't a loving God reveal himself more clearly? How can we distinguish symbolic numbers from literal ones in Scripture? Join Pastor Brian as he unpacks these challenging questions and provides biblical insights.

The Apocalypse: A Vision from God for Your Blessing — Q&A

What does the Bible mean when it says “the time is near”—even though it’s been 2,000 years? And if Revelation’s prophecies can happen in different ways throughout history, how do we know what’s a real fulfillment and what’s just coincidence? Pastor Brian will be addressing both of these questions in this week’s Q&A episode—digging into God’s timing, prophecy, and how to hold on to hope when waiting feels long.