<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/george-kouri/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Rediscovering Authentic Christianity]]></title><podcast:guid>88c562dd-986e-56eb-9863-5c52d92870a5</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:30:19 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[@GeorgeKouri]]></copyright><managingEditor>George Kouri </managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Dr. George Kouri on the Rediscovering Authentic Christianity podcast as he explores what it means to follow Jesus with biblical truth, genuine faith, and Spirit-empowered living.]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/09af214c-2e81-49fe-87fe-691ee6a70526/podcast-kouri.jpg</url><title>Rediscovering Authentic Christianity</title><link><![CDATA[https://georgekouriinstitute.org]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/09af214c-2e81-49fe-87fe-691ee6a70526/podcast-kouri.jpg"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>George Kouri </itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>George Kouri </itunes:author><description>Join Dr. George Kouri on the Rediscovering Authentic Christianity podcast as he explores what it means to follow Jesus with biblical truth, genuine faith, and Spirit-empowered living.</description><link>https://georgekouriinstitute.org</link><atom:link href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" rel="hub"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Christianity"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Religion"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="History"></itunes:category><podcast:locked>no</podcast:locked><podcast:medium>podcast</podcast:medium><item><title>The Significance of the Sign - Episode 7</title><itunes:title>The Significance of the Sign - Episode 7</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>What if Jesus’ warnings in Matthew 24 were fulfilled in the first century? In Episode 7 of Rediscovering Authentic Christianity, we explore Chapter 7, “The Significance of the Sign,” from Bishop George Kouri’s book The Sign of the Kingdom.</p><p>Discover how the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70 signaled the end of the Old Covenant age, the defeat of Satan, and the present reign of Jesus Christ. Through Scripture and historical context, this episode challenges popular end-times interpretations and reveals the significance of Christ’s enthronement and His Kingdom.</p><p>Connect with us at <u><a href="https://georgekouriinstitute.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://georgekouriinstitute.org/</a></u></p><p>Get the book <a href="https://a.co/d/01SHpGVX" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/01SHpGVX</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What if Jesus’ warnings in Matthew 24 were fulfilled in the first century? 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Through Scripture and historical context, this episode challenges popular end-times interpretations and reveals the significance of Christ’s enthronement and His Kingdom.</p><p>Connect with us at <u><a href="https://georgekouriinstitute.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://georgekouriinstitute.org/</a></u></p><p>Get the book <a href="https://a.co/d/01SHpGVX" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/01SHpGVX</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://george-kouri.captivate.fm/episode/the-significance-of-the-sign-episode-7]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">fb5741fe-c73c-46e6-a7dd-f2a3ba752bc3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/09af214c-2e81-49fe-87fe-691ee6a70526/podcast-kouri.jpg"/><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fb5741fe-c73c-46e6-a7dd-f2a3ba752bc3.mp3" length="86399355" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>45:00</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Season of the Sign Ep 6</title><itunes:title>The Season of the Sign Ep 6</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Did Jesus’ Kingdom prophecies point to a distant future or events His own generation would witness? In this episode, Bishop George Corey explores Jesus’ prophetic words, the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70, and what these events reveal about Christ’s victorious Kingdom and His present reign.</p><p>Connect with us at <u><a href="https://georgekouriinstitute.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://georgekouriinstitute.org/</a></u></p><p>Get the book <a href="https://a.co/d/01SHpGVX" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/01SHpGVX</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Did Jesus’ Kingdom prophecies point to a distant future or events His own generation would witness? In this episode, Bishop George Corey explores Jesus’ prophetic words, the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70, and what these events reveal about Christ’s victorious Kingdom and His present reign.</p><p>Connect with us at <u><a href="https://georgekouriinstitute.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://georgekouriinstitute.org/</a></u></p><p>Get the book <a href="https://a.co/d/01SHpGVX" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/01SHpGVX</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://george-kouri.captivate.fm/episode/the-season-of-the-sign-ep-6]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">fce96f86-a568-4484-ae7f-57daf39b1713</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/09af214c-2e81-49fe-87fe-691ee6a70526/podcast-kouri.jpg"/><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fce96f86-a568-4484-ae7f-57daf39b1713.mp3" length="79625094" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>41:28</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Abomination of Desolation - Ep. 5</title><itunes:title>The Abomination of Desolation - Ep. 5</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In Episode 5 of The Sign of the Kingdom, we explore Jesus’ warning about Jerusalem, the “abomination of desolation,” and the startling meaning of the darkened sun and falling stars. Was He predicting the end of the universe—or the end of an age?</p><p>Connect with us at <u><a href="https://georgekouriinstitute.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://georgekouriinstitute.org/</a></u></p><p>Get the book <a href="https://a.co/d/01SHpGVX" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/01SHpGVX</a></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In Episode 5 of The Sign of the Kingdom, we explore Jesus’ warning about Jerusalem, the “abomination of desolation,” and the startling meaning of the darkened sun and falling stars. Was He predicting the end of the universe—or the end of an age?</p><p>Connect with us at <u><a href="https://georgekouriinstitute.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://georgekouriinstitute.org/</a></u></p><p>Get the book <a href="https://a.co/d/01SHpGVX" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/01SHpGVX</a></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://george-kouri.captivate.fm/episode/the-abomination-of-desolation-ep-5]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">41289490-8ab7-46fc-a271-c9c727f5535c</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/09af214c-2e81-49fe-87fe-691ee6a70526/podcast-kouri.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:30:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/41289490-8ab7-46fc-a271-c9c727f5535c.mp3" length="47624445" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>24:48</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Sign of the Kingdom - Episode 4 | Dr. George E Kouri</title><itunes:title>The Sign of the Kingdom - Episode 4 | Dr. George E Kouri</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>The Sign of the Kingdom</strong> argues that the <strong>Olivet Discourse</strong> foretold the <strong>destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70</strong>, not the end of the physical world. Kouri presents this event as the <strong>end of the Old Covenant era</strong> and the establishment of Christ’s <strong>Messianic Kingdom</strong>. Jesus’ <strong>triumphal entry and cleansing of the Temple</strong> are portrayed as acts of judgment, while Josephus is cited to show that <strong>famines, earthquakes, false prophets, and other signs</strong> occurred within the apostles’ generation. The book ultimately emphasizes the <strong>present reign of Christ</strong> and the advance of His Kingdom through the <strong>New Testament Church</strong>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>The Sign of the Kingdom</strong> argues that the <strong>Olivet Discourse</strong> foretold the <strong>destruction of Jerusalem in A.D. 70</strong>, not the end of the physical world. Kouri presents this event as the <strong>end of the Old Covenant era</strong> and the establishment of Christ’s <strong>Messianic Kingdom</strong>. Jesus’ <strong>triumphal entry and cleansing of the Temple</strong> are portrayed as acts of judgment, while Josephus is cited to show that <strong>famines, earthquakes, false prophets, and other signs</strong> occurred within the apostles’ generation. The book ultimately emphasizes the <strong>present reign of Christ</strong> and the advance of His Kingdom through the <strong>New Testament Church</strong>.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://george-kouri.captivate.fm/episode/the-sign-of-the-kingdom-episode-4-dr-george-e-kouri]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5258013d-415f-4d83-93e5-bdac106e9753</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/09af214c-2e81-49fe-87fe-691ee6a70526/podcast-kouri.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5258013d-415f-4d83-93e5-bdac106e9753.mp3" length="54136247" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>28:12</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Sign of the Kingdom - Episode 3 | Dr. George E. Kouri</title><itunes:title>The Sign of the Kingdom - Episode 3 | Dr. George E. 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In Episode 1 of <em>The Sign of the Kingdom</em>, the hosts explore Dr. George E. Kouri’s insights into the Olivet Discourse and the historical setting behind Jesus’ prophetic words. Discover why understanding the first-century context is essential for interpreting the signs, the end of the age, and Christ’s present reign.</p><p>Join the George E. 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Discover why understanding the first-century context is essential for interpreting the signs, the end of the age, and Christ’s present reign.</p><p>Join the George E. 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