Generation to Revelation

In the season two finale, three generations — a boomer, a Gen Xer, and a millennial — discuss Christianity and violence, tracing history from the Old Testament and Crusades to just war theory, pacifism, and modern conflicts. They examine how religion can be used for power, the tension between church and state, moral responsibility, and the path toward confession, reconciliation, and following Jesus’ teachings.

Three generations — a boomer, a Gen Xer, and a millennial — walk to church and wrestle with miracles: what they mean, how they relate to science, and why the resurrection is the cornerstone of Christian hope. The conversation explores C.S. Lewis’s distinction between miracles of the old creation and new creation, real-life healing stories, doubt, suffering, and how belief shapes what we see as miraculous. On the brink of Easter, the hosts emphasize the resurrection’s promise of life beyond death, the call to bring healing in the world, and why people still gather for this life-changing story.

On this episode of Generation to Revelation the hosts unpack spiritual warfare—what we mean by the devil and demons, how scripture and personal experience shape belief, and how modern explanations (mental health, social forces) intersect with traditional spiritual language. They discuss practical pastoral responses, abuses in charismatic practice, cultural differences in seeing the supernatural, and why Jesus remains central to confronting evil.

Four church leaders from different generations — a Boomer, Gen Xer, Millennial, and Gen Z guest — discuss Christian sexual ethics, including sex before marriage, cohabitation, LGBTQ+ inclusion, purity culture, divorce, and how the church can better teach healthy, grace-filled sexuality. The episode models honest, respectful disagreement while exploring how cultural shifts and scripture shape beliefs and pastoral practice.

Hosts from three generations discuss why “thoughts and prayers” can feel empty in the face of tragedy and how genuine prayer should lead to action, humility, and persistent hope. They explore whether prayer changes people or God, wrestling with suffering, timing, and the role of faith in public life—urging prayer that transforms us into active participants in God’s work.

Three hosts—a boomer, a Gen Xer, and a millennial—examine the age-old problem of evil, pain, and suffering: if God is all-powerful and all-good, why does suffering exist? They discuss common answers (free will, theodicies, Genesis, Job), the meaning of Jesus’ suffering, and the pastoral response of presence and sacrificial love, emphasizing compassion over easy answers.

Three hosts from different generations discuss the meaning of prophecy, real-life accusations of "false prophets," and how those labels are used—sometimes as weapons—through examples like church closures during COVID and debates over baptism and women in ministry. The episode explores biblical touchstones for discernment (Jesus, scripture, and love), encourages epistemological humility, and offers practical guidance for listening, holding convictions lightly, and keeping conversations rooted in grace rather than purity tests.

Generation to Revelation hosts Pastor Mikayla Eskew, Pastor Travis Norton, and Lori Duncan explore what prayer is, how to pray, and whether God listens. They share personal childhood prayers, honest doubts, and practical ways to grow a prayer life. The episode covers types of prayer, hearing God in everyday moments, dealing with dry seasons, and how prayer shapes our relationship with God more than it simply gets results.

This episode of the Generation to Revelation podcast explores what Christian ethics really means—whether it springs from Jesus, scripture, culture, or law—and how humility, boundaries, and the command to "love your neighbor" shape moral decision making. Hosts apply these ideas to contemporary debates like abortion, immigration, homelessness, AI and political power, arguing that Christians should discern in community, prioritize love, and avoid using the law as a blunt substitute for moral responsibility.

Pastor Travis, Pastor Michaela and Lori Duncan discuss the question “Why should we believe?” and explore common barriers to faith today — spiritual-but-not-religious attitudes, distrust of institutions, the fear of accountability, and generational shifts toward individualism. They share personal stories of encountering God, the role of the church as a community that nurtures faith and mentors seekers, and the difference between cheap and costly grace. The episode argues that belief is a risk worth taking because of relationship with Jesus, shared journey, and the call to love and serve others.

Pastors and religious leaders can rarely get away from questions about death and the afterlife. So, this week we are diving into this curious topic. Heaven and Hell: Are they real? What are the like? And who is where? Join us as we discuss the many different answers and what our best guess is!

When there are many different ways to have a relationship with God and many things to pull you out of a church community, what makes it worth it to try (again)? Whether you’ve been questioning church, away from church for a long time, or are still healing from past hurt, we hope this episode—and this podcast as a whole—helps you take a step toward trying church again, learning to trust it, and maybe even finding hope in it once more.

In 2025 it feels like faith and politics are constantly intertwined. Is there a space for politics in the church? When and how should our faith influence our civic lives? As three religious leaders we also share in this week’s episode the unique pressure we feel in this divided political climate to be prophetic and loving of all.

It’s often said that Christians will be known by their actions. What does that mean? In today’s world, are we known more for our good or bad actions? In this week’s episode of Generation to Revelation we discuss radical forgiveness, generosity, humility, and even the Ten Commandments and Levitical laws that some Christians love to proclaim.

Has Science made Religion obsolete? Can you believe in Science and Christianity? In this week’s podcast of Generation to Revelation we discuss the seven day creation story, the miracles of the prophets and Jesus, and even the Resurrection.

It’s time to dive into the holy scriptures! How do we read the Bible? What do we do with inconsistencies? How can a text written thousands of years ago still be relevant to me today? We discuss it all on this week’s episode of Generation to Revelaton.

It’s impossible to define God, and yet we try in this week’s episode of Generation to Revelation. We explore the many ways that God has shown God’s-self through the scriptures, through Jesus Christ, and through the movement of the Spirit in the church. We also discuss the unhelpful images of God that have hurt people throughout history.

What makes for a worshipful experience for you? Is it the music? The prayers? The sermon? Is there a ‘right’ way to worship? On this week’s episode of Generation to Revelation, we are sharing our own experiences in churches and what parts of Sunday morning we find to be most moving and spirit filled and what to do when it feels like just going through the motions.

How can you tell what a church believes? How do you find a church that feels comfortable but still challenges you to grow in your faith? In this episode we discuss the difference between historic main line Protestant beliefs and those of the non-denominational and evangelical beliefs. If you have found yourself saying, "I'm a Christian, but not that type of Christian," this episode might be for you.

In the premiere episode of the Generation to Revelation Podcast we discuss Church Hurt. What keeps Christian believers committed to the church when we see the headlines of corruption in religious leaders and church institutions? We also dive into the masks of perfectionism that Christians like to hold and the desire to find genuine authentic community.