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By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | May 18, 2022 On this next to last episode of Season 5, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss the sects of early Christianity. They show that the early Christian movement did not begin to see major divisions until the 5 major sees were established after the church found prominence in the Roman Empire. The follow…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | May 11, 2022 On this episode of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian and Curtis investigate the different sects of first-century Judaism. What did each sect believe? And, whatever happened to the different sects? Listen to the podcast to learn this and a lot more. 1. What is a “Jewish sect”? 2. How many Jewish…

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo As we wind down Season 5 with the last few episodes, Brian and Curtis take a look at the most read article of all-time at Bellator Christi, an article entitled “Family is Your First Ministry” written by Brian Chilton. Brian and Curtis talk about the family and why it is a foundation to any culture and society. The…

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | April 28, 2022 Through the month of April, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo will discuss the messianic prophecies of the Old Testament (OT) that relate to the passion narrative of Jesus. The passion narrative includes the details surrounding the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. This episode will feature a…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | April 20, 2022 Through the month of April, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo will discuss the messianic prophecies of the Old Testament (OT) that relate to the passion narrative of Jesus. The passion narrative includes the details surrounding the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. This episode will featur…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | April 6, 2022 Through the month of April, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo will discuss the messianic prophecies of the Old Testament (OT) that relate to the passion narrative of Jesus. The passion narrative includes the details surrounding the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. This episode will feature…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | April 6, 2022 Through the month of April, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo will discuss the messianic prophecies of the Old Testament (OT) that relate to the passion narrative of Jesus. The passion narrative includes the details surrounding the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. Even though the series wi…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 30, 2022 The Bellator Christi Podcast has been undergoing a study in Christology–a study of Christ. Due to modern debates concerning the historicity of Jesus and materialism, our study in Christology needs to address two additional topics before concluding the series. This second of two special episodes…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 24, 2022 The Bellator Christi Podcast has been undergoing a study in Christology–a study of Christ. Due to modern debates concerning the historicity of Jesus and materialism, our study in Christology needs to address two additional topics before concluding the series. This first of two special episodes …

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 16, 2022 During the winter months, the Bellator Christi Podcast examines a major arm of systematic theology. For this Winter Theology Series, we are exploring Christology–that is, the study of Christ. This week Brian and Curtis look into the Second Coming of Christ. What is the Second Coming of Christ? …

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 11, 2022 During the winter months, the Bellator Christi Podcast examines a major arm of systematic theology. For this Winter Theology Series, we are exploring Christology–that is, the study of Christ. This week Brian and Curtis look into the ascension of Jesus. What are we talking […] The post (S5 E21) …

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | March 2, 2022 During the winter months, the Bellator Christi Podcast examines a major arm of systematic theology. For this Winter Theology Series, we are exploring Christology–that is, the study of Christ. This week Brian and Curtis look into the resurrection of Jesus. What is the difference […] The post (S5 …

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 23, 2022 During the winter months, the Bellator Christi Podcast examines a major arm of systematic theology. For this Winter Theology Series, we are exploring Christology–that is, the study of Christ. This week Brian and Curtis examine the the extent of Christ’s work; for whom did […] The post (S5 E1…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 9, 2022 During the winter months, the Bellator Christi Podcast examines a major arm of systematic theology. For this Winter Theology Series, we are exploring Christology–that is, the study of Christ. This week Brian and Curtis examine the work and functions of Christ. They look into […] The post (S5 …

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | February 9, 2022 During the winter months, the Bellator Christi Podcast examines a major arm of systematic theology. For this Winter Theology Series, we are exploring Christology–that is, the study of Christ. Last week, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo mentioned the various Christological titles and how they [……

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo During the winter months, the Bellator Christi Podcast examines a major arm of systematic theology. For this Winter Theology Series, we are exploring Christology–that is, the study of Christ. Last week, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo mentioned the various Christological titles and how they impacted the early ch…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | January 19, 2022 This season’s Winter Theology Series engages the theological study known as Christology, which is the study of Christ. On this episode, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo look into the early Christological titles used by Jesus for himself and by those referencing Jesus. What do […] The post (S5 E…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | January 19, 2022 This season’s Winter Theology Series engages the theological study known as Christology, which is the study of Christ. This episode examines details concerning the Virgin Birth and the incarnation of Christ. Please note that due to the nature of some of our discussions describing […] The post…

Last season, we started a series discussing the theological attributes of God. This season, we continue the trend in a new series entitled the Winter Theology Series. In this set of episodes, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss Christology, which is the study of Christ. In this first episode of series, Brian and Curtis work […] The post (S5 E13)…

As we start 2022, we begin with the 300th episode of the Bellator Christi Podcast! In addition to this milestone, Bellator Christi Ministries also enters its 10th year in operation. On this special episode, Brian Chilton reflects on the 10 years of online ministry and how the ministry began. Additionally, Curtis Evelo reflects on his […] The post (…

As we prepare for the Christmas season, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo begin a new series which discusses messianic prophecies. Messianic prophecies speak to the future coming of the Messiah and the characteristics surrounding his Advent. The last episode of this series delves into the prophecies found in the Major Prophets. Who were the major […] …

As we prepare for the Christmas season, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo begin a new series which discusses messianic prophecies. Messianic prophecies speak to the future coming of the Messiah and the characteristics surrounding his Advent. The third episode examines the messianic prophecies found in the Minor Prophets. Who are the minor prophets? Wh…

As we prepare for the Christmas season, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo begin a new series which discusses messianic prophecies. Messianic prophecies speak to the future coming of the Messiah and the characteristics surrounding his Advent. The second episode of the series engages messianic prophecies in the poetic portions of the Old Testament, part…

As we prepare for the Christmas season, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo begin a new series which discusses messianic prophecies. Messianic prophecies speak to the future coming of the Messiah and the characteristics surrounding his Advent. In the first episode, Brian and Curtis describe early messianic prophecies as found in the first five books of …

On this special Thanksgiving edition of the Bellator Christi Podcast, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss reasons why they are thankful for the things that the Lord has done for them. They focus on positive things that the Lord is doing in the world of theology and the church. Also, they discuss personal ways that […] The post (S5 E7) Reasons to…

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | November 21, 2021 This podcast is a recap of the different viewpoints on creation. In recent days, creationism has again found itself on center stage in the modern theological and apologetics world. Even though a previous podcast in Season 4 discussed the different viewpoints on creation and evolution, […] The p…

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | November 14, 2021 Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss a recent article that Brian wrote concerning how middle knowledge impacts one’s understanding of unanswered prayer. By unanswered prayer, it is meant that God did not answer the person’s prayer according to the way that the person wished. Thus, […] The pos…

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | November 7, 2021 On the final episode of a four-part journey into NDEs, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo explore the philosophical implications of near-death experiences and what they hold for a person’s worldview. They first review the objections given against NDEs from episode 3 and the ASK acrostic […] The post…

By: Brian Chilton | October 31, 2021 We have already provided objective evidence for near-death experiences (NDEs) and have argued that NDEs fit well within a biblical worldview in previous podcasts. On today’s podcast, we examine common objections launched against NDEs and ask whether they hold any weight. This podcast will contend that objections…

On the last episode, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo asserted that NDEs can fit within the biblical worldview if one accepts the soul survival perspective. They continue their discussion by showing the objective evidence for NDEs, showing that they actually do occur. Furthermore, they note what can be taken from their reality. BCP S5 E2 […] The post…

The Bellator Christi Podcast begins its fifth season with a series on NDEs (“near-death experiencies”). In the first episode of the fifth season, Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo discuss how NDEs fit within a biblical worldview. Can they find a home, or are they irreconcilably different? Some would claim that the two cannot mesh. However, […] The pos…

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | October 10, 2021 On this grand finale of the first season of the Summer Interview Series, Brian and Curtis look back at the first season and reflect on their journey. They discuss the many insights they learned over the course of the summer and look ahead to Season […] The post (SIS S1 E14) The Grand Finale: A R…

Brian Chilton | October 3, 2021 The fifth season of the Bellator Christi Podcast will feature some exciting discussions in a number of topics. October: In October, we will discuss NDEs (near-death experiences). Do NDEs hold any objective evidence? Furthermore, do they hold value to the Christian worldview? Or are they part of the occult? […] The po…

By: Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo | October 3, 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. On the final episode of the series, Brian and Curtis interview Dr. David Baggett, Professor of Philosophy at Houston […] The p…

By: Brian G. Chilton and Curtis Evelo | September 26, 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. On this episode, Brian and Curtis welcome back Dr. Ronnie Campbell to the podcast to discuss his book […] The post (SIS …

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 […

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 […] The po…

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, […] The post (SIS S1 E9) Free W…

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 […] The post (SIS S1 E8) Q&A and…

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 […] The pos…

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. […] The post (SIS S1 E6) Pulpit …

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. […] The post…

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 […] The post (Podcast 7.18.21) UFOs, NASB, and…

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…