Have we been seduced by Babylon? The Church and Empire, then and now   

In this compelling episode of Revelation Revealed, Rob Dalrymple and scholar Jason Staples dive deep into one of the most provocative images in the book of Revelation: the Great Prostitute of chapters 17–18. Is she a representation of first-century Jerusalem, as Jason argues? Or is she Rome, the seductive embodiment of empire and consumerism, as Rob contends? This respectful yet honest conversation explores not only the historical and theological arguments but also the contemporary implications: How has the church today been seduced by the Prostitute’s allure? What does it mean to "come out of her" (Rev 18:4) in our context? Join us as we wrestle with Revelation’s powerful critique of empire and ask what faithfulness to the Lamb looks like in an age of excess and compromise.

Join us for a timely and urgent conversation with Mouin Rabbani, leading Middle East analyst and co-editor of Jadaliyya, as we examine the war on Gaza, the regional fallout, and what justice looks like in the face of prolonged occupation and devastating violence.

Rabbani brings decades of experience in Palestinian politics, international law, and conflict analysis. In this livestream, we’ll discuss: The current humanitarian and political crisis in Gaza; The structural roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; The failure of the international community to uphold justice; How U.S. foreign policy shapes realities on the ground; What a just and lasting peace would require

As Christians committed to peacemaking, we’ll reflect on the call to stand with the oppressed, speak truth in the face of empire, and advocate for justice for all people.