Rachel is introduced in this episode of the Positive Apocalypse trilogy — and with her comes a prophetic vision.

Not a vision of escape, but of endurance.

* A vision of light spreading to the nations.

* Of overcomers rising.

* Of the dragon raging against those who keep the commandments of God and the testimony of Jesus.

Before the storm breaks in the next episode, heaven reveals what victory looks like.

What does it mean to overcome? And how does Revelation 12 shape the calling of disciples today?

Listen to this podcast, and continue the study with this week’s companion study.

To start the trilogy at episode 1, click Here.

Companion Study: Overcoming the Dragon

Revelation 12 does not merely describe a future cosmic battle — it reveals the present calling of the saints. The dragon is cast down, but his rage intensifies.

What does it mean to “overcome by the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony”?

In this week’s Companion study, we examine the scriptural foundation of biblical overcoming — and what it demands of disciples in the last days.

Episode 4 of The Positive Apocalypse marks a turning point.

A trusted friend suffers a sudden medical collapse.A lawful order demands unquestioning compliance.And Katie is forced to choose—between career security and obedience to truth.

In this episode, refusing to go along quietly brings swift consequences: isolation, pressure, harassment, and removal. The system closes ranks. Doors lock. Explanations are rewritten. And those who once belonged—who served faithfully—are flushed out.

This chapter explores the cost of discernment, the price of independence, and what happens when someone tells the emperor he has no clothes.

📖 Birth Pangs of the End Times (Book 1) is available free for readers who want to continue the story from the beginning.👉 Subscribe at https://thomasnoss.com for links to the free book, the full trilogy, and weekly audiobook episodes.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – A system demands compliance 07:20 – Mandatory vaccination order announced 17:10 – Shrek’s sudden medical collapse 21:00 – “I will not comply” 26:43 – Chapter 9: Flushed Out 29:02 – Career or conscience 32:04 – Solitary confinement 34:08 – “The emperor has no clothes” 40:44 – Discharge and exile 45:18 – Closing reflection and prayer

Companion Article for Episode 4

A nonfiction Companion article for this episode examines the biblical pattern of truth-tellers being rejected by the very systems they once served.

Specifically, it explores:

* Why are faithful believers so often removed rather than reformed within systems they once served?

* How does the Bible describe institutions that promise security but demand allegiance?

* What patterns of exile appear in the lives of biblical truth-tellers—from Joseph and Daniel to Jesus and the apostles?

* Why does Scripture warn that the majority will choose safety and conformity over faithfulness in times of testing?

* Why do most people compromise under pressure, and how does Scripture warn against following the majority?

In Episode 3 of the Positive Apocalypse trilogy, the story moves from a shattered landing zone to the highest court in the universe. (Start at Episode One?)

A combat medevac mission turns catastrophic when an RPG kills the pilot and forces a wounded copilot to make an impossible choice under fire. Courage, sacrifice, and survivor’s guilt collide in a moment where “greater love has no one than this” becomes more than a verse—it becomes a lived reality.

But the battle doesn’t end on the battlefield.

As the dust settles on earth, the narrative pulls back the veil on the unseen realm. In God’s heavenly court, accusations are weighed, eternal destinies are recorded, and a pivotal decision is made that will change the course of mankind’s history.

* The Divine Council convenes.

* The Accuser speaks.

* Long-standing restraints are lifted.

This episode explores:

* What it really means to leave no one behind

* The cost of obedience and sacrifice in a broken world

* The biblical concept of the Divine Council and heavenly judgment

* The tension between guilt, forgiveness, and redemption

* Why the greatest wars are often fought unseen

Episode 3 deepens the trilogy’s spiritual stakes and sets the stage for a world entering a new and dangerous phase—where deception accelerates, truth becomes costly, and every soul must choose whom they will trust.

📖 Episode 3 Nonfiction Companion

A nonfiction Companion for Episode 3 explores the biblical foundations behind the Divine Council scene, the role of the Accuser, and how heavenly judgment is portrayed across Daniel, the Gospels, and Revelation.

Specifically, it answers these questions:

* Is there really a heavenly court, or council?

* Are the 24 elders in the heavenly court?

* What’s with the three boxes? Are they biblical?

* Why do ‘lip-service’ and ‘Jesus-Plus’ believers go into box 1?

* Why does box 3 matter? Are martyrs a ‘trigger’ in Revelation?

* Was Satan “bound” so he couldn’t deceive the nations?

* Satan’s three restrictions in Chapter 6.

* Why 70 principalities over the nations?

* Will ‘most’ Christians compromise to save their lives? Is this biblical?

The Companion is designed to:

* Clearly separate biblical text from fictional dramatization

* Encourage listeners to consider spiritual truths illuminated by the episode

⏱️ Episode Chapters

00:00 – OpeningGreater Love Has No One Than This

01:40 – Chapter 5Leave No Man BehindA medevac mission under fire, an impossible decision, and the cost of courage.

15:10 – Chapter 6God’s Council in Heaven – Three Boxes Before the ThroneThe Divine Council convenes. Accusations are made. Boundaries are set—and removed.

34:20 – Chapter 7Two Children Lost – The Voice of the AccuserGrief, guilt, confession, and forgiveness collide where no medals are given.

46:30 – Closing ReflectionThe unseen war intensifies—and the cost of choosing truth begins to rise.

Until next time—stand in faith.

What happens when faith collides with fear—without warning?

In This Audio Podcast

In Episode 2 of The Positive Apocalypse, Katie graduates from high school and (after two years of training) she becomes an Army medevac copilot.

She’s unexpectedly pulled into a mission she wasn’t prepare for, and may not survive. What begins as routine duty quickly becomes a test of conscience, courage, and identity.This episode explores “the narrow path”—not as an abstract idea, but as a lived decision made under pressure. Drawing parallels to Peter’s unexpected failure and restoration, the story asks a hard question:Have you already decided who you’ll be when your life is suddenly threatened?This is not end-times fiction driven by spectacle or glorified violence. The Positive Apocalypse presents a Scripture-first vision of endurance, accountability, and faith tested in real human moments—where fear can overrule intention if the cost hasn’t already been counted.

📚 Dig Deeper: Biblical Companion Discussion

This episode’s nonfiction companion post explores the biblical theology behind the episode.

Get answers to these questions this episode raises:

* What’s real in this story?

* Do angels still visit people today?

* Do people have heavenly experiences today?

* Are all governments part of Satan’s world system?

* Can Christians serve in these worldly institutions?

* Will the majority of believers really compromise?

* The golden calf pattern

* Modern-day golden calves

CHAPTERS:00:00 – Episode 2 Begins00:02 – A New School, A Hidden Past(Katie arrives, tries to blend in, meets Mrs. Henderson)00:11 – Guilt in a Crowded Room(The cafeteria scene: isolation, shame, quiet encouragement)00:20 – Finding a Place to Sit(Meeting the pilots, nicknames, team dynamics)00:24 – Chapter 4: The Narrow Path(Title card – Forward Operating Base Freedom, Kijiristan)00:25 – A Mission Without Warning(Medevac call, rushed briefing, Apache escort)00:29 – Into the Landing Zone(Red smoke, hostile territory, tension rising)00:32 – Under Fire(Apache gunships engage, RPG threat emerges)00:33 – “RPG Ahead!”(The cockpit explosion and loss of consciousness)00:40 – Counting the Cost(Peter’s denial, fear, self-preservation vs faith)00:46 – Wake Up(Aftermath, smoke-filled cockpit, survival)00:47 – Episode Closing & Next Steps(Book promo + “Stand in faith”)

📘 Book One is FREE worldwide as an ebook. https://books2read.com/birth-pangs📦 Or get the complete trilogy box set — all three ebooks, one continuous journey through the end times. https://books2read.com-positive-apocalypseIf this episode resonates, consider subscribing, sharing, and walking the narrow path with us.

Until next time—stand in faith!

Welcome to the weekly audiobook journey I promised you.

Last week I committed to bring you the complete Positive Apocalypse trilogy in free weekly audiobook episodes throughout 2026. Today, that commitment begins.

Episode 1 covers the first two chapters of Birth Pangs of the End Times. This is where we meet Katie Whitefeather—a young Alaskan native plagued by loss, shame, and a decision she can’t undo.

YouTube Video Version

Episode Length: 42 minutesChapters: Chapter 1 (Gutted) & Chapter 2 (Shame, Rejection, and Hope)

Timestamps:

* 0:00 - Introduction

* 0:15 - Chapter 1: Gutted - Sweet Little Princess Katie

* 23:45 - Chapter 2: Shame, Rejection, and Hope - Sin’s Consequences

📚 Dig Deeper: Biblical Companion Discussion

Want to go deeper into the scriptures that inspired this chapter? Each fiction episode will be paired with a nonfiction companion post that explores the biblical theology behind the episode.

This week’s companion: Episode 1 Theology: When God’s Grace Confronts Human Shame

In this deep-dive, I examine three critical questions raised by Katie’s story:

* Can God forgive the “unforgivable”? - What the Bible says about irreversible sins and complete redemption

* The Pharisee in all of us - How do we maintain biblical standards without self-righteousness? (Luke 18:9-14)

* Living with grace and consequences - Why forgiveness doesn’t erase earthly results, and what that means for believers

This isn’t opinion or tradition—it’s biblical theology tested across the whole counsel of Scripture.

💬 Discussion Questions

For those who’ve listened:

* What was your initial reaction to Katie’s situation? Did you feel sympathy, judgment, or both?

* Pastor David says, “The only difference between your sins and ours is, the village doesn’t know what our terrible sins were.” How does this statement challenge you personally?

* Katie hopes to “escape her past” by moving to Ketchikan. Based on your life experience or biblical understanding, do you think geographic escape works?

* The village treats Katie like the Pharisee treated the tax collector. Have you seen this dynamic in church communities? How should the church balance grace and accountability?

Join the conversation in the comments. I read and respond to every comment.

📅 Next Week: Episode 2

A Fresh Start & Two Rules for Life

Katie hopes for a clean slate—but her past isn’t done with her yet.

Uncle Andy introduces “Two Rules for Life” and teaches Katie about counting the cost of discipleship. These principles will shape everything Katie does for the rest of the trilogy.

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“Having become as much superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is more excellent than theirs.”— Hebrews 1:4

Hebrews 1:4–14 reveals how the resurrected Son of God became superior to angels—and how believers now share His immortality and throne.

In this lesson, we explore why Hebrews compares Jesus to angels, what name He inherited, when God said “Today I have begotten You,” and what it means to live in God’s eternal “Today.”

🕰️ Chapter Guide

0:00 – Intro If Jesus is the eternal Son of God, how could He become superior to angels?0:45 – Overview of Hebrews 1:4–14 How Jesus became superior, why angels are mentioned, and what “the name He inherited” means.2:05 – Why Compare Jesus to Angels First-century Jews saw mankind as beneath angels; Hebrews shows the man Jesus surpassing them.3:40 – What Name Did Jesus Inherit Onoma—His identity, reputation, and authority. Praying “in His name” explained.5:10 – The Name ‘Son of God’ Jesus was declared Son of God in power at His resurrection—not baptism or transfiguration.7:10 – Psalm 2 and the Resurrection “Today I have begotten You” fulfilled—Jesus’ resurrection as the dawn of a new creation.9:00 – God’s New Creation The “Today” of Psalm 2 marks the moment immortality entered history.10:20 – God’s Eternal ‘Today’ Einstein, space-time, and why with God there’s no yesterday or tomorrow—only “Today.”12:20 – Eternal Perspective and Human Choice Our choices in time shape our eternal state; “star differs from star in glory.”14:00 – Already Glorified in God’s Today Romans 8:30 and Hebrews 10:14—believers already perfected in the heavenly realm.15:40 – Paul Saw His Glorified Self 2 Cor 12—Paul’s rapture into the third heaven shows our future reality.17:10 – Jesus Exalted Above All Philippians 2—through obedience unto death, the man Jesus is exalted above every creature.18:40 – We Share His Superiority Ephesians 2 and Romans 8—we’re co-heirs, seated with Christ in heavenly places.20:10 – Our Place in God’s Eternal Today Christ’s obedience in time completed what’s finished in eternity; we share His immortal life.21:25 – Closing Thought / Outro Jesus’ resurrection secured your destiny—to reign with Him forever.

📚 Related Resources

* 📖 Birth Pangs of the End Times — FREE eBook 1 of the Positive Apocalypse trilogy

* 📖 Martyrs and Miracles — Book 2 — Then the End Shall Come

* 📖 Restoring Eden — Book 3 – His Kingdom, Our Reign

Visit ThomasNoss.com or End-Time-Disciples.com for more teachings, downloads, and discussion materials.

This is episode 1 in a verse-by-verse Bible Study in the Book of Hebrews.

Before Jesus could come, every prophecy had to be spoken, every promise made, every word written. Then—when the scroll was complete—the Word of God became flesh.

📖 This first episode of the Book of Hebrews series explores:

Who wrote the letter and when it was written (mid-60 AD, before 70 AD)

The purpose of Hebrews—to elevate Jesus and warn believers

What “long ago” vs “in these last days” really means

The prophetic connection between Hosea 6 and 2 Peter 3 — “after two days He will revive us”

The seven-fold glory of the Son revealed in Hebrews 1: Heir · Creator · Radiance · Image · Upholder · Purifier · King

📚 Next episode: Hebrews 1:4 – 2:4 — Jesus and the Angels: The First Warning.

🎁 Get my FREE prophetic novel Birth Pangs of the End Times (eBook 1 of the Positive Apocalypse Trilogy):👉 Click Here

✝️ Until next time—Stand in Faith.

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⏱️ Topics in This Podcast

0:00 Intro – Before Jesus Could Come

0:35 Purpose of the Hebrews Series

1:15 Who Wrote the Letter?

2:10 When It Was Written (before 70 AD)

3:15 The Purpose: Elevate Jesus & Warn Believers

4:10 Reading Hebrews 1:1-3

5:00 Long Ago and in Many Ways – God Spoke

6:15 Prophetic Progress Before Christ

7:30 In These Last Days – God Speaks Through His Son

8:30 Prophetic Timing – Hosea 6 & 2 Peter 3

9:30 The Seven Attributes of the Son

10:00 Heir of All Things

10:30 Creator of Heaven and Earth

11:00 Radiance of God’s Glory

11:30 Upholder of All Things

12:00 Purifier of Sins

12:30 Seated at the Right Hand of Majesty

13:10 Summary – The Supremacy of Christ

13:40 Next Episode Preview & Free Book Invite

13:55 Closing – Stand in Faith

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This episode dives deep into the meaning of the Black Horse of Revelation 6:5–6—a symbol of end-time famine and spiritual judgment. The team explores how this isn't just about food shortages and inflation, but also about a famine of hearing the word of God (Amos 8).

Scripture, history, and modern trends are brought together to warn of both physical calamities and a spiritual collapse coming within the church—the great falling away of 2 Thessalonians 2:3.

🧭 Outline with Timestamps

* [0:00] Introduction the Black Horse as famine and spiritual judgment

* [0:39] Opening banter: coffee, context from past episodes

* [3:20] Core Scriptures: Matthew 24:7–8, Mark 13:8, Luke 21:11, Revelation 6:5–6

* [7:20] Isaiah 24: the earth defiled, broken, staggering like a drunkard

* [11:55] Joel 1–2: dried-up joy, cosmic signs, call to repentance

* [16:25] Amos 4:6–11: divine judgment meant to call people back

* [20:55] Ezekiel 5 & 7: sword, famine, plague—God removes false security

* [25:15] Peter, Solomon, and the worthlessness of silver and gold

* [30:10] Joel 2:32 & Isaiah 25: God's promise of escape and rich provision for the faithful

* [36:00] Ezekiel 7:19: silver and gold cannot deliver; spiritual bankruptcy

* [38:40] Jeremiah 14: false prophets promise peace, but famine comes

* [43:10] Zechariah 14: plague and wealth collapse of nations attacking Jerusalem

* [47:45] Haggai 2: shaking of all things—only what is founded in God remains

* [50:30] The rider's scales: Lady Justice, and Daniel’s “weighed in the balance” warning

* [54:20] Application: How does the modern church resemble ancient Israel?

* [59:15] What are our real treasures? People—not possessions

* [1:02:30] God's discipline is an invitation to return—He wants us back

* [1:05:50] Two famines: of food and of love (Matthew 24:12, 2 Timothy 3)

* [1:09:30] A form of godliness but denying its power—churchgoers without faith

* [1:12:10] Famine of God's Word (Amos 8:11–14): Dan and Beersheba as golden calf centers

* [1:18:15] Modern golden calves and religious festivals: tradition vs. Scripture

* [1:24:00] Leviticus 23: feasts fulfilled and those still future

* [1:29:20] Weighing our faith: only a few will find the narrow path (Matthew 7:13–14)

* [1:34:10] Apostasy (2 Thessalonians 2): Judas as a type of the deceived

* [1:39:15] Apocalypse: unveiling of spiritual reality and dimensional truth

* [1:43:00] Final warnings: deception, spiritual illiteracy, and famine of truth

* [1:47:05] Final prayer

* [1:48:00] Closing message: weigh your life against the truth

📖 Key Scriptures

* Revelation 6:5–6 — The Black Horse and scales of judgment

* Amos 8:11–14 — Famine of hearing the Word of God

* Isaiah 24–25, Joel 1–2, Amos 4, Ezekiel 5 & 7, Jeremiah 14

* Matthew 24:7–12, Mark 13, Luke 21, 2 Timothy 3

* Daniel 5:27 — "Weighed in the balances and found wanting"

* Matthew 7:13–14 — Narrow is the way

* 2 Thessalonians 2 — The Great Apostasy

* Leviticus 23 — God's appointed times