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A View from the Bunker
Hosted by Derek Gilbert · EN
Derek P. Gilbert hosts A View From the Bunker. He’s also the host of the daily news commentary program Five in Ten for SkyWatchTV, and co-host of the weekly video programs SciFriday and Unraveling Revelation with his wife, author and analyst Sharon K. Gilbert. He’s been interviewing guests A View from the Bunker since 2009.
Derek is a Christian, a husband and father, and the author of the groundbreaking books The Second Coming of Saturn, Bad Moon Rising, The Great Inception, and Last Clash of the Titans.
He’s also the co-author with Sharon K. Gilbert of Veneration and Giants, Gods & Dragons, and with Josh Peck of The Day the Earth Stands Still, which documents the occult origins of “ancient aliens.”
Derek is a popular speaker at conferences and churches on the topics of archaeology and end times prophecy. He's a lifelong fan of the Chicago Cubs, prefers glasses to contacts, and he’s been known to sing the high part in barbershop and gospel quartets.
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These Are the Pagans in Your Neighborhood
3d ago01:28:51Tap to summarizeTHE OLD GODS are asserting themselves, and their followers are trying to fulfill the demands of their patron deities. Surprisingly, you wouldn't recognize a pagan if you bumped into one at the local dollar store. They are your friends, coworkers, and even family members. There is nothing to mark them as a practitioner of Wicca, worshiper of Odin, or ceremonial magician. Carl Teichrib, author of the highly recommended Game of Gods, has spent decades, attending meetings, and gatherings of the followers of the left hand path. He tells us that not only are these people respected members of our community, a surprisingly large number of them were formally deeply involved in Christian churches—which they left because they had questions and needs that went unanswered.
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Is God a Zionist?
1w ago00:59:19Tap to summarizeSince October 7, 2023, an element of Christianity has emerged and is growing that holds Israel, and Jews generally, responsible for much of the evil in this world.At the heart of this is a growing belief that Zionism is something to be opposed, if not outright evil. But what if God is a Zionist (see, for example, Psalm 132:13–14)?Christopher Kuehl (PresentWitness.org), author of the new book Is God a Zionist? joins us to discuss the complex topics surrounding Israel, Zionism, biblical prophecy, and the influence of various political and spiritual forces.We explore the historical, theological, and geopolitical aspects of Israel's role in God's plan and current global affairs—and how modern politics and conspiracy theories influence perceptions of Israel.
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Jew-hatred in the Church
2w ago01:29:30Tap to summarizeThe church needs to figure out what to do about Israel. Since the second century, a wedge has been driven between Christians and Jews. Sadly, Christians have often been guilty of pouring gasoline on this long–smoldering fire. It happened again soon after the massacre committed by Hamas on October 7, 2023.Our guest, Ran Silberman, is a messianic Jew and a professional tour guide in Israel. He can speak to the subject of Jew hatred in the church from a unique perspective—not only is he a Christian living in Israel, but he is also a Jew. He explains that the church has a long, shameful history of demonizing Jews, one that must be confronted in this hour. Ran will be in the United States during the month of June to speak to groups and churches about this topic. If you are in the Mid South, the Ozarks, Oklahoma, or North Texas, you can contact us by email at info@gilberthouse.org or by reaching out to Ran through at facebook.com/ran.silberman.
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Demons in America
Apr 2601:03:29Tap to summarizeDemons are real. They hate you and everyone you love. Most churches in America would have a problem accepting those statements. That's because the church in America has become so de-supernaturalized we don't recognize manifest evil when it's standing right in front of us. But these spiritual battles we dismiss are affecting our lives more than we know. Tag someone who needs to hear this. Our guest, Kori Serrano, reveals how trauma can create invisible wounds that attract demonic forces. She shares insights on how these experiences shape our subconscious, leading to coping mechanisms that keep us from fully embracing faith. What’s vital is the need for healing and understanding. Many don’t even realize they’re dealing with these issues because they aren’t taught in church. Contact Kori and her team at safehavenohio@above.im (encrypted) or apostolicrevivalhub@gmail.com.
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Iron and Myth 49: Demons in Hollywood
Apr 1901:42:31Tap to summarizeSOME OF the largest grossing movies in Hollywood history feature depictions of demonic possession. They're terrifying, but are they realistic? Pastor Doug Van Dorn (DouglasVanDorn.com), author of Battle for the Bible’s Truth: Genesis, Jesus, and the Second Century Plot to Deny the Messiah and award-winning screenwriter Brian Godawa (Godawa.com), best-selling author of the theological thriller Cruel Logic and the new novel Daniel: Exile in Babylon join us to discuss the accuracy of films like The Exorcist, The Conjuring, Paranormal Activity, and Nefarious, and whether they have value in presenting supernatural evil in a way that can encourage discussions of spiritual truths.Sadly, our friend Dr. Judd Burton (BurtonBeyond.net), author of Interview With the Giant, was unable to connect due to technical problems, an issue that will be corrected for next months's discussion.
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Genesis 6 and the Ozarks
Apr 1201:27:13Tap to summarizeDid the giants of the ancient world confine themselves to the lands of the Bible or did some of them make their way to North America? Nicholas Daigle, author of Genesis 6 and the Ozarks, joins us to discuss his search for the Nephilim in the heartland of America — and the startling evidence of giant bones here in our backyard.
Transcribe →AI Agents: Servants or Masters?
Apr 300:03:34Tap to summarizeIn this short excerpt from last Sunday's program, LTC Robert Maginnis, author of 'The New AI Cold War,' warns about the proliferation of AI agents and the threat of robots powered by an inhuman superintelligence deciding that we humans are a problem to be solved – with extreme prejudice.
Transcribe →Artificial Intelligence and the End Times
Mar 2901:21:36Tap to summarizeARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE is changing your life faster than you know.In this in-depth interview, Lt. Col. Robert Maginnis (US Army, Ret.), author of the forthcoming book The New AI Cold War, discusses the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, its implications for national security, personal relationships, and spiritual life, and the eschatological concerns surrounding AI's future.
Transcribe →Iron and Myth 48: Melchizedek
Mar 2201:20:03Tap to summarizeOne of the most mysterious and consequential figures in the Bible is only mentioned in three short passages of scripture. To discuss him, we assemble our regular Iron and Myth panel: Doug Van Dorn (DouglasVanDorn.com), author of Battle for the Bible’s Truth: Genesis, Jesus, and the Second Century Plot to Deny the Messiah; Brian Godawa (Godawa.com), best-selling author of the theological thriller Cruel Logic and two new novels based on the period of the Maccabees in Judea; and Dr. Judd Burton (BurtonBeyond.net), author of Interview With the Giant. We explore the mysterious figure of Melchizedek, his biblical significance, and connections to messianic prophecy, ancient cultures, and spiritual realms. Was he more than human? If so, who in the supernatural realm was he?
Transcribe →Political Prisoner in the USA
Mar 1800:43:29Tap to summarizeImagine volunteering at an event approved by the government, and a year later you're arrested, charged with sedition, convicted, and sentenced to 18 years in prison. That's what happened to Stewart Rhodes (OathKeepers.info), the founder of Oath Keepers. His sentence was commuted after three years by President Trump last January, but the conviction remains on his record. This means that as a disabled veteran, he is denied the disability benefits he should be receiving comma, nor will he be allowed to be buried in a veterans cemetery when he is called home. In addition, he is not allowed to vote in his home state of Texas, a better pill to swallow for a man who describes himself as a Ron Paul constitutionalist. Stewart describes the treatment he received at the hands of the Department of justice for his presence at government approved demonstrations in Washington DC on January 6, 2021. And, as you probably know, Stewart was not the only one tracked down, arrested, charged, and imprisoned for the audacity of protesting against the deep state. He tells us how he survived more than a year in solitary confinement, how he plans to rebuild Oath Keepers, and his mission to train other veterans to organize and strengthen their local communities. Stewart is one of the featured speakers at the stay awake America event in Port St. Lucie, Florida this coming Friday and Saturday, March 20 and 21st, 2026. Information and registration for the event is available at stayawakeamerica.com. Follow Stewart Rhodes: • X: @realoathkeepers• Online: OathKeepers.infoYou can support Oath Keepers givesendgo.com/oath.
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