{"podcast":{"title":"Eschatology Matters","slug":"eschatology-matters-6284703","podcast_index_feed_id":6284703,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5827406/episodes/feed","website_url":"http://eschatologymatters.org","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/48d72e26f4159eaaec2c2073d7c88815.jpg","author":"Eschatology Matters","episode_count":420,"summary":"Your online destination for Biblical end times teaching consistent with Reformed Christianity. Eschatology Matters is a ministry that is committed to furthering discussion and study in the area of eschatology. Specifically, Eschatology Matters examines the eschatological views consistent with Reformed Christianity—those views which are covenantal in perspective. To pursue this goal, Eschatology Matters promotes conferences, interviews, and presentations that further the growth of Reformed eschatology within the church.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-24T02:19:03.795947+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/eschatology-matters-6284703"},"episode":{"title":"Poppaea: Beauty, Power… and Murder? (Nero’s Dark Secret)","slug":"poppaea-beauty-power-and-murder-nero-s-dark-secret","published_at":"2026-04-28T12:21:31+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/eschatology-matters-6284703/poppaea-beauty-power-and-murder-nero-s-dark-secret","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/eschatology-matters-6284703","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/poppaea-beauty-power-and-murder-nero-s-dark-secret--71704250","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71704250/poppaea_beauty_power_and_murder_nero_s_dark_secret.mp3","summary":"Who was Poppaea Sabina—and how much power did she really have over Emperor Nero? In Episode 2 of this Revelation series, Jay Rogers uncovers the story of one of Rome’s most mysterious and controversial figures. Often portrayed as a ruthless manipulator, Poppaea’s life reveals a far more complex reality—one that may intersect with early Christianity itself. In this episode: - The rise of Poppaea from ambition to empress - Her role in the downfall of Agrippina - The shocking historical accounts of Nero’s paranoia and violence - Why some sources describe her as a “God-fearer” sympathetic to Judaism - Her possible connection to figures like the Apostle Paul - The tragic and disturbing end of her life Was she a calculating villain… or a hidden ally to God’s people? This episode challenges the standard narrative and reveals how personal relationships shaped one of the most infamous reigns in history. Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >Here< For blog entries, articles, and much more, visit our website >Here<","meta_description":"Who was Poppaea Sabina—and how much power did she really have over Emperor Nero? In Episode 2 of this Revelation series, Jay Rogers uncovers the story of…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":450,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/eschatology-matters-6284703/episodes/poppaea-beauty-power-and-murder-nero-s-dark-secret/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/eschatology-matters-6284703/poppaea-beauty-power-and-murder-nero-s-dark-secret.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}