City Rev Life Podcast

In this episode of the City Rev Life Podcast, Pastor Robey Barnes and Pastor Craig Stephens wrap up our Heaven series with one essential question: How do we strengthen our faith in a future we can’t yet see—but deeply hope for? Drawing from Jesus’ words in John 14, they unpack why believing in heaven can feel difficult at times, and how Jesus Himself anchors our confidence with His promise: “If it were not so, would I have told you…?” From the intimate bridal imagery of a groom preparing a place in His Father’s house to the unshakable evidence of the resurrection, this conversation offers clarity, comfort, and courage for anyone navigating doubts, fear, suffering, or big life transitions. Whether you’re facing a diagnosis, approaching a milestone birthday, processing loss, or simply longing for something more—this episode reminds you that heaven is not sentimental wishful thinking. It’s a concrete promise from Jesus, one you can build your life on.

In this fifth episode of the Heaven series on the City Rev Life Podcast, Pastor Robey Barnes and host Craig Stephens tackle some of the most common and misunderstood questions about what happens when we die. Drawing from passages like Philippians 1:23, Acts 7, and the words of Jesus to the thief on the cross, they unpack why Scripture teaches that believers enter immediately into the presence of Christ—not into soul sleep or purgatory. They explore what the Bible reveals about the intermediate state, the resurrected body, and how our identity endures in eternity. Along the way, they contrast cultural expectations of happiness with the deeper hope found in Christ, reminding listeners that this life is not heaven—it’s preparation for it. Ultimately, they call believers to live with an eternal mindset, anchored in joy, hope, and a missionary purpose.

In this episode of the City Rev Life Podcast, Pastors Craig Stephens and Robey Barnes dive into what heaven might actually be like. Using imagery from Thanksgiving feasts, they explore the joy, celebration, and unity promised in Scripture. The hosts answer listener questions about heavenly feasts, the recognizability and physicality of resurrected bodies, and even fun speculation about abilities like movement or flying in eternity. They also discuss how relationships and identity are preserved, whether we can witness life on earth from heaven, and the promise of reunion with loved ones. Honest, biblical, and thought-provoking, this conversation helps listeners imagine the hope, joy, and fulfillment that await in the life to come.

In Part 3 of our Heaven series on the City Rev Life Podcast, Jeremy Agosto and Pastor Robey Barnes explore one of the biggest misconceptions about eternity—that heaven will be boring. Drawing from Revelation 21, they unpack the Bible’s picture of the New Jerusalem as a physical, vibrant, and fully developed city where God’s people engage in meaningful, joy-filled activity. They discuss how worship is far more than singing, how work becomes creative partnership with God, and how understanding heaven shapes the way we live today. This episode challenges listeners to bring kingdom principles into their everyday lives and reflect the coming reality of heaven on earth.

In Heaven, Part 2, hosts Jeremy Agosto and Pastor Robey Barnes continue the City Rev Life series by exploring what heaven is really like—beyond the clouds and halos. Drawing from Philippians 1:21, Romans 8, and Revelation 21, they discuss how Scripture paints heaven as a real, physical, and beautiful new creation where God dwells with His people. This episode challenges listeners to develop a robust view of heaven that gives meaning to suffering, motivates mission, and inspires hope. When we truly grasp the reality of heaven, it changes how we live on earth.