S88 E3: Damascus in Ruins

In this episode, we explore the complex layers beneath the repeated strikes on Damascus, a city known as one of the oldest continuously inhabited places on Earth. Through the lens of ancient biblical prophecies and modern conflict, we examine how war, fear, and hope intersect in a city that has endured centuries of upheaval.We discuss how the language of prophecy shapes perceptions of current events, and how satellite images of damage can become symbols loaded with meaning far beyond their military context. We also consider the human side—the civilians living under siege, the psychological toll of constant threat, an...