WelshRev's Podcast

In Revelation 2, the Lord Jesus warns the church in Pergamum about a dangerous spiritual pattern that goes all the way back to the Old Testament figure called Balaam.Balaam didn’t try to destroy God’s people through open attack.Instead, he encouraged them to blend in with the culture around the…

Step into the Roman amphitheatre in Carmarthen as we explore Revelation 2:8–11 and uncover the profound message to the church in Smyrna. In this Word for the Week Bible Exposition, we examine:- The historical and cultural context of Smyrna under Roman imperial pressure- What John’s letter revea…

What if staying silent is slowly reshaping who you are?In the ancient city of Pergamum (modern Bergama), ordinary people faced serious pressure for simply staying loyal to Jesus. They weren’t loud. They weren’t dramatic. They just quietly refused to deny what they knew was true.And that mattere…

Are you living or working in a hard place?Some workplaces drain you.Some communities pressure you.Some social circles quietly demand you compromise who you are.In this Super Short Thought, we look at Revelation 2 and the letter to the church in Pergamum - a city Jesus described as the place “…

Why do churches close? Is it declining numbers, ageing congregations, cultural hostility — or something deeper?In this biblical reflection on Revelation 2:10–11, we explore Jesus’ message to the persecuted church in Book of Revelation, specifically the church at Smyrna. Facing imprisonment, suffe…