Brian Chilton Podcasts

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 through the union of …

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 2 years with B…

In this episode I interview Jeff Chilton. Jeff Chilton, raised in Pacific Northwest, studied ethno-mycology at the University of Washington in the late sixties and started working on a commercial mushroom farm in Olympia, Washington in 1973. During the next 10 years he became the production manager, responsible for the cultivation of over 2 million…

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 prop…

In this episode I interview Dr. Evan Johnson. Dr. Evan Johnson is an author, public speaker, Founder & CEO, warrior of human consciousness, and child of light. He has dedicated his life to optimal health and what is possible for the human mind, body & spirit. He has lived a life of trauma and freedom that provides an interesting mix for his mission…

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…

In this episode I interview Adrian Lozano. Adrian is a psychedelic coach who guides people through transformations with the use of psychedelic plant medicines. He guides individuals to discover their true potential through altered states of consciousness and integrate it into their lives. He uses other modalities such as meditation, breathwork, mic…

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 …

In this episode I interview Dr. Brian DiDiego. Brian is a US Army veteran who graduated from National University of Health Sciences and is currently a Naturopathic Doctor in MN. He has three children and enjoys attending drum circles, meditations, and classes with his two older children. He has a background in music and is passionate about integrat…

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 Lord has blessed them over …

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, Brian and…

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, in this sen…

In this episode I interview Dr. Eli Camp, ND, DHANP, VNMI. Dr. Eli Camp is a 2005 graduate of Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine (SCNM). She lectures across the country and internationally at numerous health conferences, public school districts and to the community in general regarding the topics of health and the practice of homeopathy and…

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 (Analogies, …

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…

In this episode I interview Dr. Rick Kirschner. Dr. Rick Kirschner is a retired professional speaker, business skills educator, personal and executive coach, film-maker, blogger, and an internationally bestselling author. As founder of Art Of Change LLC, he delivered motivational speeches and training programs on The Art of Change Skills for Life™ …

In this episode I interview Chris Abrahamsen. Chris is a long time community organizer and non profit fundraising specialist. From environmental work to drug policy reform Chris has worked on numerous issues to make the world a better place. Co-founder of Grassroots Activist International Association and Co-founder of the San Diego Psychedelic Soci…

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 …

In this episode I interview Dr. Louise Edwards. Dr. Lou is a graduate of National College of Naturopathic Medicine, 1988 and the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, 1989. She had a full time private practice in Durango, CO until 2005 when she chose to primarily focus on teaching and writing. Dr. Edwards was an adjunct faculty member at National Un…

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 […

In this episode I interview Jorge Contreras. Jorge, a real estate investor and coach is passionate about helping people create time, financial and location freedom with Airbnb and Real Estate investing. He retired at age 29, became a millionaire by 30, and now earns multiple 6 figures with his Airbnb Business. Connect with Jorge on Instagram: thejo…

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…

In this episode I interview Mike Govoni. Mike is passionate about helping people in recovery experience greater healing and transformation. As a person in recovery for over 16 years, Mike has personally walked this path and knows what it takes to not only recover but to heal. Mike has overcome what he calls Mount Everest like hurdles such as childh…

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…

In this episode I interview John Eley. John “JBLAZE” Eley is an American music producer, composer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based in Los Angeles, California that has produced highly acclaimed work for major recording artists such as Ceraadi ,Sevyn Streeter, Algee Smith, Seryah, Naomi Scott, Niqa Mor, and more. He has placed songs on Fo…

In this episode I interview Sean Hardwick. Sean is a Regulatory Analyst at Mr. Cannabis Law. In the psychedelic industry, Sean drafted Florida HB 549 (2021), which is Florida’s first psychedelic legalization bill. With over 2 years in the regulated cannabis industry, he has drafted over 17 state marijuana license applications, business plans, and o…

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…

In this episode I interview Clinton Buie. Clinton obtained his B.S. from The Ohio State University (OSU) in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He received numerous scholarships during his tenure at OSU, and for his senior year, was awarded a summer research assistantship in the LEES lab at MIT. Upon graduating, Clinton received a full Masters Sch…

In this episode I interview Dr. Jared Zeff. Jared Zeff, ND, LAc, VNMI, is a graduate of the National College of Naturopathic Medicine, 1979. He has been in continuous clinical practice since that time, but also pursued a dual career in academics. He holds a full professorship from NCNM, where he also served as Dean from 1988 - 1993. He is currently…

In this episode I interview my good friend and colleague Dr. Kareem Kandil, MD, ND. As a researcher of medical cannabis and botanical medicine for the past decade, Dr. Kandil combines his educational background and passion for botanical medicine, focusing on industrial hemp-derived cannabinoids. Dr. Kandil began his journey into medicine as an emer…

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…

In this episode I interview Dr. Thomas Macsay. Tom is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Carlsbad, California. He enjoys utilizing various bodywork, injection therapies, nutrient therapies, and dietary counseling as his main clinical tools. He also enjoys entrepreneurship, product formulation, plant extraction, mycology, writing, and psyc…

In this episode I interview Mike Satow. Mike is an authentic, passionate, vulnerable leader who lives in the realm of self-awareness. Mike has healed and continues to heal from past trauma on his mission of self-discovery and is committed to helping others do the same. He understands his own power and helps others reclaim theirs through embracing t…

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 …

In this episode I interview Levi Barker. Levi is a Bwiti iboga provider at Iboga Wellness Center in Costa Rica. With over 12 years experience with iboga, Levi administers iboga to those feeling called to use iboga as a life advancement tool. Check out their website at https://ibogawellness.com Connect with me on Instagram @dradrianmehmedi and let m…

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…