The Rapture is Closer Than You Think!

The Rapture is Closer Than You Think!

September 28, 2026 · 32 min

What if the Rapture happened today? In this powerful episode, Barry delivers an urgent message about the reality of the Rapture, the seriousness of Eternity, and why simply knowing about Jesus isn’t enough. With Scripture as his foundation, Barry challenges listeners to examine their faith, make the most important decision of their lives, and start sharing Jesus before it’s too late.

Host Barry Meguiar is a car guy and businessman who hosted the popular TV show, Car Crazy, on Discovery Networks for 18 years. He loves cars, but he loves Jesus even more! Learn more about Barry at IgniteAmerica.com

Get your copy of Barry’s book Ignite Your Life: Defeat Fear with Effortless Faith at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and other online booksellers.

Learn more about:

- Why obedience matters when sharing the Gospel

- How we can work God into any conversation

- Why 80% of Americans are looking for God

- When we can use humor to share God’s message

- How the Holy Spirit gives us a voice

Check out Why Share? on IgniteAmerica.com to learn why it is important for every believer to share their faith. Then visit First Steps which provides practical ways to get started in your faith-sharing journey. Sign up to receive emails that will bring you solid faith-sharing tips and powerful inspiration.

00:00 Welcome to Ignite: The Rapture is Closer Than You Think

00:50 Car Guys and Christianity: The Disconnect

02:33 The Problem of Affirmation: When Silence Becomes Agreement

03:37 Bearing Fruit: What Christians Are Actually Called to Do

05:47 The Church Is Broken: Honoring Money Over Holiness

06:15 What Is the Rapture? Understanding God's Rescue Plan

09:11 You Can't Earn Your Way to Heaven

10:00 The Magnitude of God: He Knew Your Name Before the Cross

12:06 Hell Is Real: Why God Warns Us

12:42 The Thief on the Cross: It's Never Too Late Until It Is

13:23 Boot Camp for Eternity: Making the Team

14:32 Living for God's Purpose: When Everything Works for Good

16:07 Time Has Run Out: Why You Can't Wait Anymore

17:39 2 Timothy 3: A Perfect Description of Our World Today

21:15 The 84-Year-Old Friend: Don't Play with Fire

22:12 Being a Good Presbyterian Won't Save You

23:04 1 Corinthians 15: In the Twinkling of an Eye

25:51 1 Thessalonians 4:17: The Rapture Revealed

27:24 Comfort Each Other with These Words

29:33 The Prayer of Salvation: Make Your Decision Now

30:23 Romans 10:9 and Your Eternal Security

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