Generation to Revelation
A Boomer, Gen X, and a Millennial walk into a church to discuss relevant topics for being a Christian today.
Through honest, respectful conversation, three Christian leaders from three different generations and religious upbringings show that Christians can ask hard questions, disagree with grace, and still walk together in love.
A Podcast from First Lutheran Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Episodes

Oct 15, 2026
Oct 15, 2026
45 min
Season 3’s finale of Generation to Revelation examines how end‑times theology intersects with the modern politics of Israel and Palestine. The hosts discuss dispensationalism, the idea of a rebuilt temple, the rapture, and differing Christian interpretations.Drawing on personal trips and encounters, they explore Israeli and Palestinian perspectives, rising antisemitism, and the moral responsibilities of Christians to seek justice, show humility, and listen to diverse voices amid complex, painful realities.

Oct 8, 2026
Oct 8, 2026
48 min
The hosts examine how Christianity has become closely associated with conservative politics, tracing the influence of movements like the Moral Majority, the role of abortion as a political litmus test, and the surprising alignments around figures like Donald Trump.They offer practical guidance for Christians navigating public life—know your beliefs, explain how faith shapes your views, listen with dignity, and weigh the risks of using state power versus witnessing through service and persuasion.

Oct 1, 2026
Oct 1, 2026
49 min
On this episode the hosts and Gen Z guest Colton explore the "manosphere"—online movements about masculinity—and its effects on young men, women, dating culture, and churches. They discuss pornography, dating apps, identity, and how algorithms amplify narrow, often harmful models of manhood.
The conversation examines what the church can offer: affirming innate value, broadening roles beyond stereotypes, encouraging healthy accountability and the fruits of the Spirit, and creating space for full expression of gender and faith.

Sep 24, 2026
Sep 24, 2026
51 min
Four generations—Boomer, Gen X, Millennial, and Gen Z—come together to explore how the church has treated mental health, from denial and shame to modern awareness. They discuss the swing from labeling suffering as a lack of faith to the rapid spread of diagnoses and identity labels.The conversation wrestles with prayer versus therapy, the possibility of integration, the role of pastors, and the importance of community, compassion, and reducing stigma. Guests reflect on scripture, demonic language versus medical explanations, chronic illness, and the practical need to combine pastoral care with professional help.There are no easy answers, but the episode aims to open honest dialogue about accompaniment, flourishing, and how faith communities can better support those who suffer.

Sep 18, 2026
Sep 18, 2026
59 min
This episode reviews the Netflix documentary "Death of a Pastor's Wife," unpacking how grooming, spiritual and sexual abuse, and coercive control within a church contributed to a tragic death.
The hosts discuss pastor authority, broken accountability structures, purity culture and sermons that enabled abuse, and point listeners to resources if the episode’s topics are triggering.
Resources Colorado (Local) - TESSA (https://www.tessacs.org/) - (719) 633-1462
National - National Domestic Violence Hotline (https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/) - 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text "START" to 88788

Sep 17, 2026
Sep 17, 2026
49 min
This episode explores how Jesus and the church are portrayed across TV and film, from classic shows like Highway to Heaven and Joan of Arcadia to modern hits like The Chosen, Knives Out, and Good Omens.The hosts discuss how depictions of Jesus have shifted — from ethereal to human —why filmmakers keep retelling the story, the rising production quality of Christian media, and how art can both challenge and invite people into faith.

Sep 10, 2026
Sep 10, 2026
48 min
This episode explores cancel culture within Christian communities—what to do when pastors or fellow Christians hurt the church, how accountability and denominational systems can protect congregations, and whether rehabilitation and restoration are possible.
Hosts discuss shame, community discernment, safeguarding practices, and the tension between authenticity and a higher standard for leaders, encouraging listeners to pursue love, accountability, and thoughtful responses rather than simple condemnation.

Sep 3, 2026
Sep 3, 2026
1 hr 15 min
Three generations and a Gen Z guest dig into harmful Christian teachings—from the prosperity gospel and 'everything happens for a reason' to marriage, gender roles, and religious authority. They name how these ideas wound people, contrast them with the theology of the cross, and offer compassionate ways to deconstruct and rebuild faith.The hosts encourage community, humility, and curiosity, and point listeners toward churches that welcome questions and prioritize Emmanuel — God with us — over certainty and judgment.

Aug 27, 2026
Aug 27, 2026
52 min
Hosts of Generation to Revelation wrestle with the meaning of original sin and whether humans are born inherently good or totally depraved. They explore how that view shapes baptism, salvation, and everyday Christian practice.The conversation covers Adam and Eve, infant baptism, TULIP/Calvinism, predestination, and the practical implications for faith, community, and how we speak about God’s love and redemption.

Aug 20, 2026
Aug 20, 2026
45 min
Three pastors— a boomer, a Gen Xer, and a millennial—debate whether dinosaurs, dragons, and aliens are real and what those possibilities mean for Christian faith, scripture, and science. They explore literalism, biblical monsters like Leviathan, the ethics of biotechnology, and how an expansive view of God handles modern discoveries.Join them as they open Season 3 with curiosity, critique, and conversation; new episodes drop weekly.



