{"podcast":{"title":"The Big Picture with Larry Ragland","slug":"the-big-picture-with-larry-ragland-4326305","podcast_index_feed_id":4326305,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/larryragland/","website_url":"https://www.larryragland.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b02ee82f-323c-4744-90d0-ba039ee3ea5f/LbXBxypkGJuvTNUpqPNFNjkq.png","author":"Larry Ragland","episode_count":200,"summary":"The Big Picture with Larry Ragland is your guide to seeing what others ignore. From Genesis to globalism, this show connects the dots between Bible prophecy, political chaos, cultural confusion, and spiritual warfare. Every event has a deeper meaning—and the patterns are all around us. Mainstream voices won’t talk about it. But we will. Whether it’s unfolding on Capitol Hill or in the Book of Revelation, you’ll learn how ancient prophecy is driving modern headlines. This is your call to wake up, open your eyes, and understand the times we’re living in. Nothing is random. Everything is connected. This is The Big Picture. Want to go deeper? Visit www.LarryRagland.com for more resources, teachings, and updates.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-07T22:21:17.777886+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-picture-with-larry-ragland-4326305"},"episode":{"title":"The Real Deception: Apostles, Prophets, and NAR?","slug":"the-real-deception-apostles-prophets-and-nar","published_at":"2026-02-03T10:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-picture-with-larry-ragland-4326305/the-real-deception-apostles-prophets-and-nar","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-picture-with-larry-ragland-4326305","url":"https://larryragland.captivate.fm/episode/the-real-deception-apostles-prophets-and-nar","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6f30cf6d-9e47-4f8b-bcd4-fb65a92b6dc6.mp3","summary":"Jesus warned that the last days would be marked by a great deception so subtle it would nearly deceive the elect. In this episode of The Big Picture audio podcast, we confront what that deception really looks like inside the Church and why so many believers are being spiritually disarmed rather than equipped. This teaching exposes how partial truth, fear-driven theology, and the rejection of God’s full design for equipping the Church leave believers vulnerable to deception. Scripture shows that God established clear patterns for maturity, discernment, and spiritual clarity, yet many have been taught to distrust the very gifts meant to prepare them for this hour. The result is not holiness, but confusion. An unequipped Church is easy to distract. A grounded Church is difficult to deceive. Don’t forget to get your FREE gift from me at https://www.larryragland.com/free/ and also leave your prayer request. To connect with us, partner with us, or contact us, go to https://www.larryragland.com/ Register now for the Big Picture Prophecy Conference at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/solidrockchurch/1968105 Join us on the Big Picture Israel Tour at https://www.larryragland.com/events/the-big-picture-israel-tour/ Protect your home with EMP Shield at https://www.empshield.com/?ref=larryragland To mail your support, send to Larry Ragland Ministries, 5052 Pinson Valley Pkwy, Birmingham, AL 35215 Other ways to give include Cash App at https://cash.app/$TheLarryRagland and PayPal at https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=4XNDHYEKJRNRG","meta_description":"Jesus warned that the last days would be marked by a great deception so subtle it would nearly deceive the elect. In this episode of The Big Picture audio…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3111,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-big-picture-with-larry-ragland-4326305/episodes/the-real-deception-apostles-prophets-and-nar/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-picture-with-larry-ragland-4326305/the-real-deception-apostles-prophets-and-nar.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}