Doug’s Coffee Break Episode 573 - Acts 19-28-34 - Paul wants to defend but the crowd is too angry.

In the massive theater of Ephesus, a gospel-fueled riot erupts as Paul’s preaching threatens local idols—literally and economically. Gaius and Aristarchus are swept up in the chaos, while Paul is held back by friends, both Christian and official. For two hours, the city shouts in defense of Artemis, revealing how deeply culture and commerce were tied to worship.