Revelation Part 10 – Sardis: Wake Up and Strengthen What Remains

Join Pastor Jason and Financial Advisor Benjie as they kick off Revelation Chapter 3 with a deep dive into the message to the church in Sardis. In this episode, they unpack the six powerful verses addressing Sardis—a church that receives both commendation and condemnation—and explore what it means to be alert in your spiritual walk. The duo examines Sardis’ unique history—a city built on a plateau with only one way in, twice overrun when its guards fell asleep—and draws intriguing parallels to our own experiences of complacency and hypocrisy.

With personal reflections and practical insights, Benjie and Jason challenge listeners to “wake up” from spiritual sleep, strengthen what remains, and repent before it’s too late. They discuss the tension between following God’s call even when it might not feel comfortable, and the promise that those who remain faithful will be honored and clothed in white. This episode is an invitation to reflect on your own life, ask hard questions, and embrace a deeper commitment to living out your faith with integrity.

Revelation Part 9 – Thyatira & Timely Warnings

Join Pastor Jason and Financial Advisor Benjie in the latest episode of A Financial Advisor and Pastor Walk Into a Bar as they finish up the church in Pergamum and dive into the message to the church in Thyatira. In this installment, the hosts unpack the vivid imagery and challenging admonitions found in the letter, exploring themes of compromised faith, tolerance of false teaching, and the call to genuine repentance. With insightful historical context and personal reflections, they discuss how ancient warnings resonate powerfully in today’s culture, urging believers to discern and live out authentic worship.

Revelation Part 8: The Church in Pergamum

Join Pastor Jason and Financial Advisor Benjie in this episode of A Financial Advisor and Pastor Walk Into a Bar as they explore Revelation 2’s message to the church in Pergamum. In this session, they delve into the rich tapestry of Pergamum—a royal city known not only for its strategic and cultural importance but also for its overwhelming pagan influences. Discover how this inland hub, home to temples honoring Caesar Augustus, healing sanctuaries with snake imagery, and even Dionysus, became a battleground of faith.

Against the backdrop of a city where “Satan’s throne” looms large, Jesus commends the believers for holding fast to his name. Yet, He also issues a stern warning against tolerating false teachings—specifically those linked to Balaam’s misguided counsel and the seductive doctrines of the Nicolaitans, which tempted believers toward compromise and immorality.

With their signature blend of historical insight and practical spiritual reflection, Jason and Benjie invite you to consider how ancient challenges mirror today’s struggles.

Open your Bible, listen in, and discover how history and spiritual depth meet in Pergamum.