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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 Bellator Christi. He discusses how he and Brian joined forces on the podcast.
Afterward, both offer the annual challenges of the year facing the church while also adding possible opportunities. For the first time in this annual posting, the list comes from the entire Bellator Christi team. Join us for this special episode of the Bellator Christi Podcast!
Challenges (15:38)
- Biblical illiteracy (upstart churches without oversight (
- Church attendance during and post-pandemic
- Understanding historical/cultural context of Scripture
- Detriments of screens with biblical skill
- Apathy and alarmist thinking
- Worry
- Scientism
- Lack of Gospel Centeredness
- Works based salvation
- Lowered ethical standards
- Progressive Christian theology
- Shortage of pastors
Opportunities (58:00)
- Greater ability to connect online
- Growth of spirituality
- Decline of materialism
- Renaissance of free will soteriologies (Molinism, Provisionism, Thomism, etc.)
- Search for community
- Cultural Apologetics
- Online Training
Brian Chilton: Founder of Bellator Christi Ministries
Brian G. Chilton is the founder of BellatorChristi.com, the co-host of The Bellator Christi Podcast, and the author of the Layman’s Manual on Christian Apologetics. Brian is a PhD Candidate in the Theology and Apologetics program at Liberty University. He holds an MDiv in Theology from Liberty University and a Bachelor of Science from Gardner-Webb University. He has served in pastoral ministry for 20 years and currently serves as a clinical hospice chaplain.
https://www.amazon.com/Laymans-Manual-Christian-Apologetics-Essentials/dp/1532697104
Curtis Evelo: Co-Host and Producer of the Bellator Christi Podcast
Curtis Evelo is a cattle rancher at the E6 Hereford Ranch in St. Ignatius, Montana. Curtis is the Co-Host and Producer of the Bellator Christi Podcast. He often teaches and speaks at his church Cornerstone Faith Center in St. Ignatius. Curtis provides a common-sense approach to Christianity as he contemplates the wonders of God’s creation in Big Sky Country.
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Brian Chilton and Curtis Evelo, Podcast, “Challenges Facing the Church in 2021,” BellatorChristi.com (12/30/2020), https://bellatorchristi.com/2020/12/30/podcast-12-30-20-10-challenges-facing-the-church-in-2021/
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