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I Survived the Rapture

41 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

The Left Behind Christian novel series took the world by storm at the turn of the last millennium. Shane Bizzell and Gavin Russell are your guides on this bizarre adventure to dissect Jerry B Jenkins and Tim LaHaye's vision of the Christian apocalypse complete with an Antichrist, Mark of the Beast, and man-faced robotic murder-scorpions Even Nicholas Cage will be there! So come take a journey with us and learn how you too can survive the rapture.

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Episodes

28 - Stefanananavich

April 16, 2022 03:25 - 1 hour - 73.9 MB

Pages 1-145/Chapters 1-7 of The Remnant: On the Brink of Armageddon On the upswing from the garbage fire of Book 9, the boys check back in with Petra, the Underground, and the Tribulation Force as bombs fall, miracles happen, and people wind up in even more Old Testament cosplay. The computer magic and science miracles reach new heights. Jerry almost writes a competent thriller scene and Shane struggles to pronounce names.

Global Community Theatre - Left Behind II Colon Tribulation Force

March 11, 2022 20:19 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MB

After the Desecration dumpster fire, the boys take a break and head back to the movies with the second film in the Kirk Cameron Left Behind trilogy. With a lower budget, worse source material, and some baffling VFX choices, the lingering question is: Can the Tribulation Force Movie come out better than the book? The answer is probably no.

Book 9 Wrap Up - Off the Record

February 25, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

The boys finally put their least favorite book (so far) to bed. Discussion of Desecration leads to talk about PBS shows, entertaining angels, and how much Shane really misses Hattie and David. Only three more main series books to go before the Glorious Appearing and there's no where to go but up (we hope).

27 - Let's-a-GO!

February 19, 2022 00:44 - 1 hour - 80.5 MB

Pages 275-END/Chapters 15-END of Desecration: Antichrist Takes the Throne The bombs are falling and so is the boys' final rating for this book as the battle in the skies over Petra spills out into the fleeing masses on the ground. Antichrist continues to consolidate his power after the Via Dolorosa precession and the GC Morale Monitors finally grow some fangs. The Tribulation Force's plot armor is finally starting to dent as book 9 reaches its conclusion.

26 - Shut Up, LEON!

January 21, 2022 18:10 - 1 hour - 149 MB

Pages 135-274/Chapter 8-14 of Desecration: Antichrist Takes the Throne Back after the holiday break, the boys find themselves stuck right back in the quagmire of Book 9. Carpathia has FINALLY made his way to the Temple and the Act of Desecration can begin. Jerry and Tim continue further into their Exodus reboot complete with plagues, a pharaoh, and a Red Sea moment and the first battles between Operation Eagle and the GC kick off (with predictably problematic implications).

25 - Thanks Linda!

December 03, 2021 19:20 - 1 hour - 161 MB

Pages 1-134/Chapters 1-7 of Desecration: Antichrist Takes the Throne Back in the saddle for the final third of the Left Behind saga. The boys come upon what might be their least favorite book so far. Shane fights a cold but can't fight the onslaught of terrible pacing. Luckily, a new ally reaches out from the distant past to help the boys in their darkest hour.

Neon Genesis Evangelicals - Carman

November 11, 2021 18:57 - 54 minutes - 100 MB

The boys take a step away from Tim and Jerry in a new companion series to ISTR. Neon Genesis Evangelicals takes a closer look at some of the most notable and controversial figures in the modern evangelical movement. Our pilot episode centers on the TBN troubadour: Carmello Licciardello (more commonly known as simply "Carman". This bombastic arena artist holds the alleged world record for the largest attended christian music concert of all time. He soared to popularity through the 80s and 9...

Book 8 Wrap-Up: Off the Record

November 05, 2021 21:07 - 46 minutes - 84.5 MB

The boys send The Mark packing as they dissect the phenomenon and modern conspiracy narrative that is still infecting US political discourse. Biochips, vaccines, and a whole bunch of people who didn't actually read the Bible make an appearance. Shane pulls from some contemporary sources and the final horsemen tally gets levied as Book 9 is on the horizon.

24 - Gonna Be Some Chopping Tonight

October 08, 2021 20:35 - 1 hour - 176 MB

Pages 252-END/Chapters 15-End of The Mark: The Beast Rules the World Do you hear the people sing? If so, we’re sorry. The loyalty enforcement protocols are now in effect as the book finally starts living up to its title. The boys take aim at right-wing tiktok and the Hunger Games on this episode featuring musical guest: Nicolae Carpathia.

23 - Do It For Annie

September 24, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 156 MB

Pages 123-251 of Chapter 8-14 of The Mark: The Beast Rules the World Time is ticking for the New Babylon crew as the pressure mounts for them to step up and take the Mark of Loyalty. New Nicolae gets even weirder with a barnyard fixation and a Dracula-esque mirror collection. The Force loses one member and gains another as the boys dissect the silly esotericism of Facebook christo-fascists.

22 - Ba-da-believe

September 03, 2021 16:51 - 1 hour - 151 MB

Pages 1-122/Chapter 1-7 of The Mark: The Beast Rules the World Peak dystopia hours. The boys examine the immediate aftermath of the dark-magic-palooza swirling around Nicolae Carpathia's resurrection and indwelling. The clock is ticking for the GC insiders as the regime unveils the Mark of Loyalty at long last. Shane gets more than a little heated over the present day impact of Left Behind's lore and a long forgotten npc makes a return appearance.

Book 7 Wrap Up - Off the Record

August 24, 2021 16:50 - 49 minutes - 90.3 MB

Still dealing with the fallout of the Nicolae Carpathia comeback tour and looking forward to the new world under Satan himself, the boys begin to dissect the larger implications of the plot as the Tribulation Force falls more under the heals of the GC. Shane gets to wax at length about speaking in tongues and Gavin provides some insight as to the psychological mechanisms behind Tsion's "Dr. Strange Astral Journey".

21 - It's Not Religion, It's DiGiorno

August 07, 2021 16:09 - 1 hour - 136 MB

Pages 215-End/Chapter 14-End of The Indwelling: The Beast Takes Possession The funeral for Nicolae Carpathia finally gets underway as the Tribulation Force continues to gain new members at home and around the world. The boys examine the second of Tsion's cosmic journeys to the throne of heaven (and Tim's very loose interpretation of prophetic imagery). Sadboy Ray returns and the GC finally set their sites on the Chicago safe house. AND ON THE THIRD DAY....

20 - Maybe Just a Dragon

July 23, 2021 16:46 - 1 hour - 139 MB

Pages 107-214 of Chapters 7-13 of The Indwelling: The Beast Takes Possession Everything old is new again as the boys bear witness to the hours counting down to the Supreme Potentate's state funeral in New Babylon. The Tribulation Force scrambles to reunite after a catastrophe, the head of the GC plays mind games with his subordinates, and someone named Steele is on the verge of a nervous breakdown. We're playing all the greatest hits this week, but there is a psychedelic astral projection ...

19 - Au Naturel

July 09, 2021 15:57 - 1 hour - 142 MB

Pages 1-106 of Chapter 1-6 of The Indwelling: The Beast Takes Possession All Hell breaks loose—eventually. The Supreme Potentate lies dead and the Global Community mourns. The boys follow along as a scattered Tribulation Force tries to find their footing in the midst of the biggest shake up since the Rapture itself, tapping into mystical powers of their own (seriously) and trying to regroup despite the chaos. The bodies are already piling up and the last book’s mysteries are already startin...

Global Community Theatre - Left Behind Colon The Movie

June 21, 2021 21:37 - 48 minutes - 89 MB

To celebrate the halfway mark of the series, the boys take on Left Behind in an entirely different medium. 2000's Left Behind: The Movie was an ill-conceived attempt to start a Tribulation Cinematic Universe that may not have made it's money at the box office, but lives on as a christian bookstore relic on DVD. In terms of quality--it's gonna be right about what you'd expect.

Book 6 Wrap Up - Off the Record

June 04, 2021 20:39 - 47 minutes - 87.9 MB

The boys have reached the true halfway point of the series and there's a lot to unpack. The characters, the cliffhangers, and the absolutely wild plot beats of the last number before the intermission are all discussed and they may just drop their highest rating yet (if we're grading these goofy books on a curve, of course) The Antichrist is dead. Long live the Antichrist.

18 - Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)

May 28, 2021 21:05 - 1 hour - 157 MB

Pages 269-END/Chapters 16-END of Assassins: Assignment, Jerusalem. Target, Antichrist. The appointed time has finally arrived! And the body count is going to climb this episode. Shane and Gavin watch the game clock count down to halftime as all the action finds its way (again) to Jerusalem. The Tribulation Force is powerless as Nicolae enraptures the world, consolidates his power, and removes all enemies and obstacles from his way just as....well, it's hard to say goodbye, that's all.

17 - Nicolae Senpai

May 21, 2021 21:06 - 1 hour - 154 MB

Chapters 9-15/Pages 139-267 of Assassins: Assignment, Jerusalem. Target, Antichrist. Ray's downward spiral continues as the action ramps up on both sides of the globe. Amidst the murderous rampage of the millions of demonic horseman, Nicolae Carpathia starts thinking now would be a good time to plan a celebration in Israel. More assassins take their shots as the Left Behind series introduces an element so utterly baffling that the boys have to call in a back up host just to help them explai...

16 - Satan's in the Wi-Fi

May 14, 2021 12:18 - 1 hour - 150 MB

Chapters 1-8/Pages 1-137 of Assassins: Assignment, Jerusalem. Target, Antichrist The countdown to the halfway point of the Tribulation has truly begun. The Force is growing in numbers as C and B-tier characters rise up to S-tier status (even earning their own POV chapters). The boys take this episode to set the stage for the coming chaos and take a good long look at the character journey of Sadboy Rayford as he undergoes his evolution into Murder Madboy Rayford. Also horse demons are back! ...

Book 5 Wrap Up - Off the Record

May 07, 2021 15:00 - 38 minutes - 70.2 MB

Finally recording in the same space for the first time! The boys close out Apollyon as the murder scorpion demons have passed and the halfway point of the Tribulation looms on the horizon. God himself gets tossed around as does his "divine plan" concerning those left behind, both saints and sinners. Lastly, the rating for book number five reveals if Shane decides to stick by his alleged favorite book of the front half of the series now that he's returned to it with fresh eyes.

15 - Postmodern Neo-Marxists

April 30, 2021 13:16 - 1 hour - 140 MB

Chapters 14-End/ Pages 251-End of Apollyon: The Destroyer is Unleashed The robotic man-faced murder scorpion demons are FINALLY HERE! A literal angel falls to earth and there are no reluctant kids in giant robots to stop it. The non believers writhe in utter torment as the first of 3 “Woes” has come upon the Earth. Yet somehow, despite all of this, the boys happen upon what might be one of the least downer endings in the LB series thus far.

14 - Good Morning, Night City

April 23, 2021 14:33 - 1 hour - 140 MB

Chapters 7-14/Pages 117-251 of Apollyon: The Destroyer is Unleased This week, the world has fallen into dystopian levels of sin and debauchery (nice) The boys  watch the Tribulation Force coordinate their most meticulously planned and high-stakes operation to date. Thankfully it goes off without a single hitch and everyone makes it back alive because that’s how things like this always go.  “Woe to the inhabitants of the Earth as the trumpets of three more angels are yet to sound.“

13 - Shadow the Hedgehog

April 20, 2021 01:56 - 1 hour - 148 MB

Chapters 1-6 and Pages 1-115 of Apollyon: The Destroyer is Unleashed Shane finally drags Gavin all the way to the book that inspired the podcast. The countdown to the true weirdness begins as the Tribulation Force makes their way to Israel for 3 days of glorified church camp. We see miracles. We see un-miracles or whatever the opposite of miracles is. Floyd catches feels and Hattie Durham final gets some true, honest character development, though not in the way anyone would probably like....

Book 4 Wrap Up - Off the Record

April 03, 2021 03:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

In this wrap up of Soul Harvest, the boys discuss the "Left Behind cycle" as the books begin to fall into a routine 1/3 of the way through the series. The dangers of a "militarized christianity" and the book's inevitable march towards "us" vs "them" style conflict are also brought to the table as they pick apart the implications behind the world taking sides.

12 - Here Comes the Blood

March 26, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

**Pages -END / Chapters -End of Soul Harvest: The World Takes Sides** In this rapid-fire third act, the boys tangle with Tim and Jerry seemingly trying to fit so much plot into the back third of a book that it makes Tribulation Force look balanced by comparison. Lives are taken and lives are saved. New allies join the Force as old ones find their way back home. Above the roar of earthly chaos--three trumpets begin to blow.

11 - Born Again Hard

March 19, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

**Pages 165-292 / Chapters 9-14 of Soul Harvest: The World Takes Sides** This week's episode takes us on the mission to rescue Chloe as Buck and Ken experiment with prescription drugs. The boys discuss the coming trumpet judgements, the implications of Amanda's potential involvement with the GC, and just how long that Ray can manage to stay employed under Carpathia. The chess pieces move and Buck starts going back to his roots as the contrast turns up on the plot's remaining patches of grey.

10 - Leonardo, Come Forth!

March 12, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 50 MB

** Pages 1-164/Chapter 1-8 of Soul Harvest: The World Takes Side** In the "Aftermath of the Wrath" the boys watch the world try to pick up the pieces. As always, Shane's favorite character has planned for every eventuality and spared no expense. Two founding members of the Tribulation Force play "Where in the World is My Wife?" and at last we get 2000s-era cell phone networks that seem like something that isn't out of a sci-fi movie. Also like a miracle or something happens. Maybe. 

Book 3 Wrap Up - Off the Record

March 05, 2021 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MB

The boys take a stab at unpacking some of the themes and noticeable moments from Nicolae: Rise of the Antichrist. They discuss the militarization of Christianity, the significance of the number 216, as well as get personal about some of their own spiritual journeys as they gear up to tackle book number four. 

9 - Holy Spirit Gaydar

February 26, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 53.6 MB

*Page 282-END/Chapter 14-END of Nicolae: Rise of the Antichrist* Bringing to a close the most action-packed entry thus far, the boys examine the changes in rhetoric regarding the topics of abortion and homosexuality since the 1990s. Buck and Rayford do some serious soul-searching regarding their employment under Carpathia and the Global Community and the New Hope family tearfully put to rest the late Bruce Barnes. (Also worldwide earthquake, giant meteors, blood moon, and death on an unprec...

8 - Desert Bus

February 19, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

*Pages 147 to 282/Chapter 8 to 14 of Nicolae: Rise of the Antichrist* Part two of Nicolae and we find the boys discussing Buck’s miraculous adventure trying to cross the Egyptian border with a fugitive Tsion in tow. There’s car chases, gunshots, and explosions in this one folks, along with a deep and profound examination of totalitarianism and the New World Order in George Foreman’s famous books: 1987 and Animal Crossing. 

7 - Chekov's Nukes

February 05, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 53.1 MB

Pages 1-147 of Chapters 1-8 of Nicolae: Rise of the Antichrist After slogging their way through Tribulation Force, the boys get to treat themselves to all manner of cataclysms as Book 3 begins. Nukes are dropped, but also not. Main characters are in peril, but also not. Car chases, tension, so much MONEY, and did we mention the nukes? Strap in, because next two Horsemen are on the horizon and they don't look happy.

Book 2 Wrap Up - Off the Record

January 29, 2021 17:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MB

In this Off the Record for Tribulation Force, Shane and Gavin take a much deserved breather to discuss marriage, morality, and making bets with your immortal soul. Pascal’s Casino is wide open for the boys, and they’ve got the empty wallets to prove it as they prep to move forward into Book 3: Nicolae.

6 - Left Behind: Shippuden

January 22, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MB

**Chapters 14-END and Pages 205-END of Tribulation Force: The Continuing Drama of Those Left Behind** Sophomore Slump or Comeback of the Year?....sophomore slump. Shane and Gavin finish out the final third of Tribulation Force with some hot takes on Christian historicity, wretched pacing, and all together odd narrative choices. There’s two weddings, a pregnancy, and a funeral, but we promise it gets better. (Not for our characters, but it at least gets weirder.) 

5 - Cookies Redeux: Wipe Harder

January 15, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

Chapters 8-14 and Pages 117-204 of Tribulation Force: The Continuing Drama of Those Left Behind Shane and Gavin make their way through romance and reconciliation between Chloe and Buck with a heaping helping of the creep factor. They discuss why some of these subplots seem to be borrowed from movies from the 1940s, and get royally angry at both sexual moralizing and overly bad history lessons as part 2/3 leads us to Jerusalem and the signing of the tribulation treaty. 

4 - I Am the United Nations!

January 09, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 54 MB

**Pg 1-117/Chapters 1-8 of Tribulation Force: The Continuing Drama of Those Left Behind** Recaps! Romance! Religious fire breathers! Shane and Gavin hop back into the series with Book number 2, following the titular Tribulation Force as the tendrils of the Antichrist begin to reach out and touch their personal lives and the clock is ticking as the Four Horsemen strain at the starting gate. Did we mention that there are guys that breathe fire? 

Book 1 Wrap Up - Off The Record

January 01, 2021 20:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

In this  first "Off the Record" episode the first Left Behind novel closed, but there's a lot to review and unpack. Shane and Gavin reflect on airplanes, the UN, christian nationalism, Vacation Bible School, and cookies, taking break in preparation to move on to Book 2: Tribulation Force.  

3 - Love At First Wipe

December 18, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

**Page 168-END/Chapters 18 -END of Left Behind: A Novel of Earth's Last Days** Rounding third base toward the conclusion of the debut novel of Left Behind, the gang's all here as the confluence of the Tribulation Force finally begins, complete with uncomfortable budding romance. The Antichrist is revealed in all of his diabolical glory. Lives are lost, souls are saved, and Shane and Gavin try half-heartedly to get Great American Cookies to sponsor them. 

2 - Please, Call Me Nick.

December 11, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

**Page 93-167/Chapters 9-18 of Left Behind: A Novel of Earth's Last Days** The immediate Post-Rapture drama continues with conspiracy, car bombs and lots of crying--Shane and Gavin explore Ray's journey of faith and Buck's globe-trotting adventures fashioned of a K-Mart Tom Clancy. The United Nations takes center stage only to be upstaged by Shane's favorite character as Nicolae Carpathia finally makes his debut.

1 - Whadaya Weigh, Doll?

December 04, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

**Page 1-92/Chapters 1-9 of Left Behind: A Novel of Earth's Last Days** A mid-air crisis, empty clothes, and a ton of casual misogyny--Shane and Gavin kick off the series with the first several chapters of the original 1995 novel. Rayford Steele and Buck Williams are introduced along with a whole host of side characters with equally ridiculous names and the Rapture of the Church sends the entire planet spiraling into chaos. 

0 -Tim and Jerry Awesome Books, Great Job!

November 26, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

A primer for all the Left Behind weirdness yet to come: Shane and Gavin explore the history of the Rapture, Revelation, and the men behind Left Behind: Jerry B Jenkins and Tim LaHaye. The lives, careers, and historical impact of these creators stretches far beyond a novel series and is still impacting events decades later-- tune in to find out how!