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By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | September 19, 2021 Through the summer, the Bellator Christi Podcast features a new series entitled the “Summer Interview Series” which engages the top Christian scholars and experts in their chosen fields. On the 11th episode of our Summer Interview Series, we interview apologist Manuel Boglio. Manuel hosts a…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | September 12, 2021 Through the summer, the Bellator Christi Podcast features a new series entitled the “Summer Interview Series” which engages the top Christian scholars and experts in their chosen fields. On the 10th episode of our Summer Interview Series, we interview Dr. Brian Melton. Dr. Melton has been a…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | September 5, 2021 Are divorce and remarriage ever acceptable among Christians? Can divorced and remarried individuals serve in Christian leadership roles? Christians are divided over these issues often due to poor biblical interpretations. Brian and Curtis tackle this controversial topic from a strictly bibli…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis and Evelo | August 29, 2021 Throughout the summer, we have begun a new series entitled the “Summer Interview Series” in which we interview the top scholars and experts in their chosen fields. This week, we interview Ben Whittington. Ben is a PhD student at the University of Birmingham, UK and received his MA in Philo…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis and Evelo | August 22, 2021 Throughout the summer, we have begun a new series entitled the “Summer Interview Series” in which we interview the top scholars and experts in their chosen fields. Unfortunately, a couple of our interviews had to be postponed due to personal issues with our guests which impeded them from c…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | August 8, 2021 Through the summer, the Bellator Christi Podcast features a new series entitled the “Summer Interview Series” which engages the top Christian scholars and experts in their chosen fields. On the seventh episode of the Summer Interview Series’ first season, Brian and Curtis speak with Dr. Tim Str…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | August 1, 2021 Through the summer, the Bellator Christi Podcast features a new series entitled the “Summer Interview Series” which engages the top Christian scholars and experts in their chosen fields. On the sixth episode of the series, we speak to Dr. Thomas J. Gentry (T. J. Gentry) about a book he recently…

Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | July 25, 2021 Through the summertime, the Bellator Christi Podcast features a new series entitled the “Summer Interview Series” which engages Christian scholars and experts concerning issues in their chosen fields. On the fifth episode of season one, Brian and Curtis are joined by Dr. Leo Percer. Dr. Percer is th…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | July 18, 2021 On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian and Curtis take a break from the Summer Interview Series 2021 to reflect on a few issues from the past few months. They discuss the 2020 update to the New American Standard Bible, the government report of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP/U…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | July 11, 2021 Through the summertime, we will host a new series entitled the “Summer Interview Series” which engages Christian scholars and experts about issues in their chosen fields. Does theology and apologetics play a role in worldview development? Does theology hold practical applications? Theology impac…

By: Brian G. Chilton, Curtis Evelo, and Zach Breitenbach | July 4, 2021 Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo are joined by Dr. Zach Breitenbach. On this second of a of two-part series, they discuss his recently published book Slipping Through the Cracks: Are Some Lost Who Would Have Been Saved in Different Circumstances. Dr. Breitenbach […] The post (SIS…

By: Brian G. Chilton, Curtis Evelo, and Zach Breitenbach | June 27, 2021 Through the summertime, Bellator Christi hosts a new series entitled the “Summer Interview Series” which engages scholars and experts about issues in their chosen fields. In this episode, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo are joined by Dr. Zach Breitenbach. On this first […] The …

By: Brian G. Chilton, Curtis Evelo, and Kevin Harris | June 20, 2021 We begin a new series through the summer of 2021 where we interview numerous scholars and experts in their chosen field. We call it the “Summer Interview Series.” On today’s podcast, Curtis and Brian are joined by Kevin Harris of Reasonable Faith. […] The post (SIS S1 E01) Reason …

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | June 13, 2021 On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Curtis Evelo peers into Brian Chilton’s journey into higher education. Since Brian has entered the dissertation phase of his PhD, Curtis asks what tips Brian can give to those who are considering higher education, what to […] The post (Podcast 6.1…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | June 7, 2021 Let’s face it. Sharing the gospel can be scary. However, evangelism is one of the most unused yet most important tasks of Christian ministry. How can a person feel more confident when sharing one’s faith? Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo examine the practice of […] The post (Podcast 6.7.21) Sharing…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | May 31, 2021 When Bellator Christi Ministries first began, it started as a podcast called “Redeeming Truth Radio” on Blog Talk Radio. Unfortunately, many of those episodes are now lost. Brian and Curtis revived one of those episodes entitled “5 Signs of the False Shepherd” while also […] The post (Podcast 5.3…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | May 19, 2021 Denominations, some argue, illustrate how Christians are unable to get along. But is this true? Do the differences in Christian denominations separate the core essentials of the faith? In this episode, Brian and Curtis examine various examples of Christian denominations and show how Christians [……

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | May 12, 2021 Last week, Brian discussed the problems in Wayne Grudem’s assessment of Molinism. The podcast stirred further issues that need to be discussed. On this edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Curtis Evelo rejoins the podcast and asks questions to clarify, explain, and fine-tune some […] The post…

By: Brian G. Chilton | May 5, 2021 On tonight’s episode, Curtis Evelo has the night off. Therefore, Brian flies solo as he discusses and assesses Wayne Grudem’s critique of Molinism in the second edition of his book Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine, Grudem launches four objections to the Molinist soteriology and concludes […

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | April 28, 2021 Astronomy and astrology both observe stars and celestial bodies of the universe. But while they are similar in that regard, they are worlds apart in their applications. What is astronomy and astrology, and what makes them different? Does astronomy and astrology find a place […] The post (Podcas…

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | April 21, 2021 Viewpoints surrounding God and creation are among the most contentious and divisive of all theological perspectives. Since the Scope’s Monkey Trial of Dayton, Tennessee, creation and evolutionist studies have been a hotbed of controversy. Yet many have not taken the time to examine the kaleidoscop…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | April 14, 2021 On this episode of the Bellator Christi Podcast, hosts Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss the four major viewpoints on hell while also adding a fifth viewpoint that is growing in popularity. They discuss the origins of the various viewpoints and which holds the […] The post (Podcast 4.14.21…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | April 7, 2021 Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss the 40 days of Jesus’s appearances between his resurrection and ascension. What can we know about Jesus’s appearances? They discuss these issues on the Bellator Christi Podcast. After the resurrection Jesus continued his ministry before the ascension and [……

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 31, 2021 BellatorChristi.com has featured a series of articles entitled the “Resurrection Defense Series.” In this episode of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Curtis quizzes Brian on some questions that he holds pertaining to the resurrection in general. Brian and Curtis have a lively discussion in this [……

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 24, 2021 The Sermon on the Mount has challenged people for thousands of years, from every generation, nationality, and worldview. Jesus of Nazareth’s Sermon on the Mount continues to challenge people today. In a world where evangelical Christians are divided over politics, theological conflicts, conspir…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 17, 2021 The Sermon on the Mount has challenged people for thousands of years, from every generation, nationality, and worldview. Jesus of Nazareth’s Sermon on the Mount continues to challenge people today. In a world where evangelical Christians are divided over politics, theological conflicts, conspir…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 10, 2021 The Sermon on the Mount has challenged people for thousands of years, from every generation, nationality, and worldview. Jesus of Nazareth’s Sermon on the Mount continues to challenge people today. In a world where evangelical Christians are divided over politics, theological conflicts, conspir…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 3, 2021 The Sermon on the Mount has challenged people for thousands of years, from every generation, nationality, and worldview. Jesus of Nazareth’s Sermon on the Mount continues to challenge people today. In a world where evangelical Christians are divided over politics, theological conflicts, conspira…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 24, 2021 The Sermon on the Mount has challenged people for thousands of years, from every generation, nationality, and worldview. Jesus of Nazareth’s Sermon on the Mount continues to challenge people today. In a world where evangelical Christians are divided over politics, theological conflicts, cons…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 17, 2021 The Sermon on the Mount has challenged people for thousands of years, from every generation, nationality, and worldview. Jesus of Nazareth’s Sermon on the Mount continues to challenge people today. In a world where evangelical Christians are divided over politics, theological conflicts, cons…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 15, 2021 On this special edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian and Curtis have an open and honest discussion about the moral failures of Ravi Zacharias. By doing so, both try to remain sensitive to the family and friends of Ravi Zacharias, and to the […] The post (Podcast 2.15.21) Special Ed…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 10, 2021 The Sermon on the Mount has challenged people for thousands of years, from every generation, nationality, and worldview. Jesus of Nazareth’s Sermon on the Mount continues to challenge people today. In a world where evangelical Christians are divided over politics, theological conflicts, cons…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 3, 2021 The Sermon on the Mount has challenged people for thousands of years, from every generation, nationality, and worldview. Jesus of Nazareth’s Sermon on the Mount continues to challenge people today. In a world where evangelical Christians are divided over politics, theological conflicts, consp…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | January 20, 2021 People are often engulfed by the numerous viewpoints concerning the end times. What are these different viewpoints and how did they come about? Today, our dynamic duo of Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss the different viewpoints of the end times and their history. […] The post (Podcast 1…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | January 13, 2021 Recently, Brian wrote a piece for Bellator Christi entitled “The Mark of the Beast: A Biblical and Theological Approach.” On this podcast, Curtis discusses the article with Brian as they delve deeper into the biblical context of Revelation 13, the qualities that the mark of […] The post (Podc…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | December 30, 2020 Today, our dynamic duo discusses ten challenges the church must face as it heads into a new year. The challenges discussed are the following: 10. Prayer with family/devotions 9. Race relations 8. Intentional prayer life/spiritual disciplines 7. Political toxicity 6. Serving God humbly where …

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | December 23, 2020 Modern readers often neglect a marvelous Christian classic. Today, Brian and Curtis discuss that Christmas classic which is On the Incarnation of the Word of God written by Athanasius of Alexandria in c. AD 315. They engage the book’s main talking points and its primary […] The post (Podcast…

By: Brian G. Chilton | December 19, 2020 Brian G. Chilton discusses the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn and its relation to the Christmas Star in this special edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast. He notes the different options for the Christmas Star before weighing their strengths and weaknesses. He ultimately notes that the conjunctions […] …

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | December 16, 2020 Have you ever used a phrase without thinking about its origins? Many of these phrases originate from the Bible, such as the statement, “Don’t cast the first stone!” Today, Brian and Curtis are joined by Eric Reed, pastor of Cornerstone Faith Center in St. […] The post (Podcast 12.16.20) The …

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | December 2, 2020 Discipleship is key for the church. Unfortunately, modern churches do not engage in discipleship as they should, most do not even hold discipleship programs. Today, Dr. Thomas McCuddy joins Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo to discuss the concept of Diagnostic Discipleship. They discuss the […] …

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | December 2, 2020 The hiddenness of God is a concept that many do not like to discuss. As human beings, we take comfort in the things that we can control and understand. But if something leaves us stumped or stupefied, we want to resolve the issue. To […] The post (Podcast 12.2.20) The Hiddenness of God and Ou…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | November 18, 2020 Today, Brian and Curtis are joined by author Mike Burnette who discusses two of his recent books Psychonix and The Only Spaceship Closet in the Universe. Psychonix is available now and The Only Spaceship in the Universe releases Monday, November 23, 2020. On the […] The post (Podcast 11.18.2…

By: Brian G. Chilton | November 12, 2020 Join us for the sixth installment of our Bible study series in the book of Hebrews. The YouTube video of the study is attached to this post. If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe to the Bellator Christi channel on YouTube. During the live studies, you […] The post (Podcast 11.12.20) Hebrews: The Supre…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | November 11, 2020 Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss natural theology and what it can and cannot tell us about God. 1. What is natural theology? 2. How is natural theology distinguished from special revelation? 3. What can natural theology tell us about God? 4. Can natural […] The post (Podcast 11.11.20) …

By: Brian G. Chilton | November 4, 2020 For the past few Presidential elections, tensions have been high with political pundits claiming that each sequential election is the most important in the nation’s history. However, where a person places one’s trust says a lot about the person’s worldview. Brian Chilton challenges listeners to evaluate their…

Join us for the fifth installment of our Bible study series in the book of Hebrews. The YouTube video of the study is attached to this post. If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe to the Bellator Christi channel on YouTube. During the live studies, you will be given an opportunity to ask any […] The post (Podcast 11.4.20) Hebrews: The Suprema…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | October 21, 2020 Brian and Curtis discuss a range of topics including the dangers of humanistic theology, tips in finding a church, archaeology, and our purpose as elections are approaching. About the Hosts Brian G. Chilton is the founder of BellatorChristi.com, the host of The Bellator Christi […] The post (…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | September 28, 2020 Tonight, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss challenges that plague the church in American while providing solutions to these issues. In addition, they answer a question submitted to Bellator Christi. Also, they speak on a couple of archaeological issues noted in the Layman’s Manual on […

Join us for the fourth installment of our Bible study series in the book of Hebrews. The YouTube video of the study is attached to this post. If you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe to the Bellator Christi channel on YouTube. During the live studies, you will be given an opportunity to ask any […] The post (Podcast 9.30.20) Hebrews: The Suprem…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | September 24, 2020 Tonight’s episode marks the end of part 1 of the series “Basic Theology: The Attributes of God.” Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss the transcendence and immanence of God. They answer the following questions. 1) What do we mean by the “transcendence of God?” […] The post (Podcast 9.24.2…