{"podcast":{"title":"Catholics Coast to Coast","slug":"catholics-coast-to-coast-6364443","podcast_index_feed_id":6364443,"rss_url":"https://www.ewtn.com/api/audios/en/~PM.xml","website_url":"https://www.ewtn.com","image_url":"https://www.ewtn.com/img/rss/~PM.jpg?v=12","author":"EWTN Global Catholic Television Network","episode_count":100,"summary":"A weekly look at some of the best Catholic podcasts from across America, all available at EWTN’s Podcast Central!","last_synced_at":"2026-06-14T04:21:09.177102+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/catholics-coast-to-coast-6364443"},"episode":{"title":"Being Left Behind","slug":"being-left-behind","published_at":"2025-12-27T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/catholics-coast-to-coast-6364443/being-left-behind","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/catholics-coast-to-coast-6364443","url":"https://i.listen.ewtn.com/~PM/~PM20251227.mp3","audio_url":"https://i.listen.ewtn.com/~PM/~PM20251227.mp3","summary":"This episode explores the theological error of 'Rapture' theology, arguing that biblical texts actually predict the restoration of creation rather than its abandonment. It also addresses a dispute regarding liturgical practices and the freedom of personal prayer following Holy Communion.","meta_description":"A deep dive into the biblical contradictions of Rapture theology and a defense of private prayer after Communion in the Catholic liturgy.","key_points":["Main idea: Rapture theology reverses the New Testament's message, which focuses on the redemption of the earth rather than an escape from it","Failure mode: Interpreting 'being left behind' as a negative event ignores the biblical context where being 'left' often signifies being chosen for preservation","Practical takeaway: Biblical promises regarding the end times emphasize the bodily resurrection and the transformation of the material world","Theological nuance: The distinction between the first and second coming of Christ is central to understanding the timing of judgment","Liturgical correction: Church regulations regarding the communion hymn do not prohibit silent, personal prayer or sitting/kneeling after receiving the Eucharist"],"chapters":[{"start_ms":60000,"title":"The Reversal of Rapture Theology","summary":"An examination of how modern Rapture theories contradict the New Testament's view of being 'taken' or 'left behind.'"},{"start_ms":280000,"title":"Understanding Post-Tribulation Views","summary":"A breakdown of the different theological camps regarding the timing of the Rapture and the Tribulation."},{"start_ms":510000,"title":"Red Flags in Eschatological Interpretation","summary":"Analyzing the context of specific passages to identify errors in assuming a sudden escape from suffering."},{"start_ms":740000,"title":"The Biblical Meaning of Being Raptured","summary":"A look at the imagery of the trumpet and the clouds in the context of meeting the Lord."},{"start_ms":960000,"title":"The King's Return","summary":"Exploring the imagery of the triumphal entry and the return of the King to His house."},{"start_ms":1180000,"title":"The Motif of the Bridegroom","summary":"Using the imagery of the bridegroom to understand the arrival of Christ and the importance of this motif."},{"start_ms":1400000,"title":"Restoration vs. Abandonment","summary":"Discussing why the biblical model focuses on the glorification of the earth and the body rather than their abandonment via Gnosticism-like views."}],"topics":["Eschatology","Rapture Theology","Catholic Liturgy","Biblical Hermeneutics","Holy Communion","Resurrection","Church Doctrine","Advent"],"duration_seconds":3296,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/catholics-coast-to-coast-6364443/episodes/being-left-behind/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/catholics-coast-to-coast-6364443/being-left-behind.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}