The Why Files: Operation Podcast

Episode 629: UFO Contact, Government Secrets and the CIA—Chris Bledsoe (Basement #004)

Date: February 19, 2026
Host: AJ
Guest: Chris Bledsoe

Episode Overview

This episode dives deep into one of the most unusual contemporary UFO cases: The story of Chris Bledsoe, a North Carolina businessman whose 2007 experience along the Cape Fear river not only included classic UFO phenomena—missing time, mysterious orbs, and strange entities—but also led to high-level government, NASA, and Vatican interest. The conversation explores Chris’s encounters, resulting healings, the role of the “Lady” (a divine feminine presence), and how his case blurs the lines between UFOlogy, spirituality, and human consciousness. The discussion also reveals the darker costs Chris paid in his personal life and the extraordinary government investigation and intrigue that followed.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Setting the Stage: Chris Bledsoe’s Background

• Business Collapse and Illness: Chris describes the collapse of his construction company post-9/11 and the personal turmoil that preceded his UFO encounter (03:18).
• Near-Death Experiences: Suffered one at age 10 (gunshot) and another in 2004 due to medical trauma—both impacted his perception of life and the paranormal (05:15).

2. The 2007 Cape Fear River Encounter

• The Fishing Trip: In January 2007, Chris, his son (17), and three workmen spent the afternoon by the river, intending to relax and fish (06:07).
• Initial Encounter: Chris wandered away to a nearby field, witnessed two large fireball-like orbs hovering ~200ft above the trees (11:22).
• Missing Time and Orbs: As Chris contemplated running, a third orb appeared and “knew what I was thinking” (13:46). He lost memory for four hours, only to return as if barely any time had passed (15:28).
• Multiple Witnesses: The entire group (including his son) saw orbs, strange lights in the sky, and humanoid creatures with red eyes (18:57).
• Physical and Mental Effects: Chris emerged cured of Crohn’s disease, a medically incurable condition (69:06).

Memorable Quote

"I surrendered. I don’t mean you any harm. And it said, ‘You don’t understand. We’re here to help you, not hurt you.’”
—Chris Bledsoe, recounting a creature encounter (37:13)

3. Aftermath and Community Fallout

• Immediate Reactions: Chris felt calm while others were terrified; his son struggled for years with trauma (29:58).
• Family and Church Backlash: His accounts were condemned as demonic by the local Pentecostal church, causing distress at home and at school for his children (41:42).
• Psychological Toll: Chris experienced “five years of darkness,” ostracized by his community and monitored by social services (53:04).
• Validation from NASA: Despite local skepticism, NASA engineer Harold Povenmire thoroughly investigated and could not debunk Chris’s claims (56:00).

4. Encounters with ‘The Lady’ and Healing Events

• The Divine Feminine: In 2012, after hitting rock bottom, Chris had a visionary visitation from a luminous feminine being he calls “the Lady,” who encouraged him to persist sharing his story (59:03, 61:21).
• Healing Powers and Witnesses: Chris describes subsequent healings (including that of his dog, Nellie) witnessed by multiple people, and an increase in conscious orb phenomena during his presence (72:57).
• Transcultural Identities: The Lady is associated with many archetypes—Hathor (Egypt), Sophia, Lakshmi, the White Buffalo Calf Woman (65:23).
• Thousands of Orb Witnesses: “I’ve had a thousand [people] at one time” see orbs in my presence (68:39).

Key Vision

“She said: You’re not going to quit. This is your burden. You have to bear. If you continue, I promise you I’ll be with you... and let you share us with others.”
—Chris Bledsoe reflecting on the Lady’s message (63:24)

5. The Role of High-Level Government and Intelligence Agencies

• MUFON & the ‘Hit Job’: Chris sought support from MUFON, but the resulting documentary portrayed him negatively and intensified local hostility (84:34).
• CIA & NASA:
  • Jim Semivan (CIA veteran) later confirmed the government monitored Chris’s case and wrote the foreword to his book (86:39).
  • NASA engineer Povenmire could not debunk Chris’s case after a decade of investigation.
  • “Dragon” (Tim Taylor), a NASA/NRO figure involved in launch oversight, is a longtime confidante (91:26, 117:39).
• Vatican and Global Interest: Vatican officials, Pentagon members, and various intelligence agencies kept tabs and sought direct contact (92:04).
• Disclosure Politics: Government interest is both spiritual/curiosity-driven and technological (how orbs might affect nuclear sites, weapons, etc.) (90:14).

Notable Quote

"Orbs interact with nuclear sites. Well, that’s actually documented… UFO activity around nuclear facilities isn’t fringe conspiracy. It’s in Pentagon records."
—AJ (143:53)

6. Spiritual and Biblical Synchronicities

• Biblical Parallels: Chris and AJ review scriptural references to “clouds of heaven,” chariots of fire, and beings of light, drawing connections to ancient angelic visitations (45:22, 47:21).
• Research Collaborations: Academic and religious scholars (e.g., Diana Pasulka) worked with Chris to trace recurring motifs across cultures and religions (45:22).

7. Predictions, Prophecies, and the 2026 Event

• Two Timelines: Chris relates a vision foretold by the Lady where humanity can either awaken or face destruction—a “reset” triggered by supernova if the wrong path is chosen (93:13, 94:23).
• 2026 Prophecy (Regulus Alignment): When the red star Regulus aligns with the gaze of the Sphinx, a new knowledge era will begin (97:59). Astronomers suggest October 7, 2026 (134:32).
• Egypt, the Sphinx, and Secret Knowledge: Hints at upcoming historic discoveries in Egypt that could “rewrite history” (136:06).

Prophecy Quote

“When the red star Regulus aligns in the gaze of the Sphinx... at that point would mark a shift into a new knowledge, an awakening of the people.”
—Chris Bledsoe (97:59)

8. Nature of the Phenomena and Their Meaning

• Orbs as Conscious Beings: Orbs can be both craft and beings—Chris has footage of orbs transforming into luminous entities (104:31).
• Spiritual Experience vs Alien: Chris believes these are not simply extraterrestrials, but conscious manifestations or fractals of God/consciousness, accessed through humility and non-coercive prayer (108:03).
• Summoning vs Prayer: “I don’t call it summoning... I humble myself and say a little prayer... asking the Holy Spirit—whom I believe is the Lady—to come share her presence with us.” (109:04)
• Anyone Can Connect: Chris teaches that this connection to the source, to consciousness, is available to all—a key part of the “awakening” (108:37).
• Remote Viewing & Psychic Phenomena: Chris, his family, and acquaintances have trained with the Monroe Institute, developing psychic skills, encouraged by contact with the phenomena (126:26).

9. Negative Forces and Ancient Technologies

• Battle Against Darkness: The Lady and orbs are described as protective against a real “dark force.” Ley lines and ancient technologies like obelisks and pyramids served to channel positive energy and transmute darkness (111:27, 113:35).
• The Simulation Hypothesis: Both discuss the idea that reality may be programmed, with all living beings as “fractal pieces” of the source (107:44).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Segments

• Encounter with Creature
  “I surrender… And it said, ‘You don’t understand, we’re here to help you, not hurt you.’”
  (Chris Bledsoe, 37:13)

• Healing from Crohn’s
  “It’s gone. I went to Chapel Hill … there are no markers.”
  (Chris Bledsoe, 69:06)

• Divine Feminine Encounter
  “This is your burden. You have to bear. If you continue… I promise you I’ll be with you.”
  (The Lady, recounted by Chris, 63:24)

• On Disclosure
  “We’re in post-disclosure. It’s happening one person at a time.”
  (Chris Bledsoe, 100:50)

• Prophecy of 2026
  “When the red star Regulus aligns in the gaze of the Sphinx... that’ll mark a shift into a new knowledge.”
  (Chris Bledsoe, 97:59)

• On the Nature of Orbs
  “They’re both craft and beings... I have video of beings coming out of orbs.”
  (Chris Bledsoe, 104:31)

• On Awakening
  “I believe disclosure is happening. And once these people, one at a time, begin to realize, 'oh my God, it’s real,' then you start awakening and develop these powers.”
  (Chris Bledsoe, 128:52)

• On Government Secrecy and Disclosure
  “They don’t want to lose control... they’re afraid if they push the button too far, it’s going to come down and wake us all up.”
  (Chris Bledsoe, 103:42)

Timeline of Key Segments (Timestamps)

| Timestamp | Segment | |---------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | 03:18 | Chris’s business, illness, and background | | 11:22 | First sighting of orbs at Cape Fear river | | 13:46 | Sense of being watched—conscious orb interaction | | 15:28 | Missing time, memory blackout | | 18:57 | Chris Jr.'s sighting of red-eyed creatures | | 22:53 | Sighting of Tic Tac craft, panic among witnesses | | 29:58 | Chris Jr.'s trauma and aftermath | | 47:21 | Discussion of biblical and ancient references to “clouds” | | 61:21 | “The Lady” visits Chris—message of perseverance | | 69:06 | Healing from Crohn’s disease | | 80:47 | Initial government (CIA/NASA) involvement begins | | 86:39 | Jim Semivan (CIA) becomes involved | | 90:02 | Scope and seniority of government interest | | 97:59 | The prophecy of Regulus and the Sphinx | | 104:31 | Orbs as beings/craft—evidence and demonstration | | 126:26 | Remote viewing and psychic effects from orb exposure | | 134:32 | October 7, 2026—Regulus alignment prediction | | 136:06 | Tease of upcoming revelations from Egypt/Antiquities | | 139:22 | “The lady said … expose the darkness” | | 142:21 | Plans for European expedition and sky-filming |

Final Thoughts & Recap

In this extraordinary conversation, Chris Bledsoe offers a compelling, deeply personal account of UFO contact, government intrigue, and supernatural phenomena blending seamlessly with spiritual awakening. What stands out is not just the strangeness of his experiences, but the caliber of scientists, intelligence officers, and spiritual scholars drawn to investigate his claims. Chris frames his encounters as part of a larger struggle between light and darkness, belief and skepticism, with humanity standing at a crossroads leading up to 2026. The episode masterfully bridges UFOlogy and spirituality, rooting cosmic mysteries in both personal transformation and ancient traditions.

For further information:

• Chris Bledsoe’s book: UFO of God (Amazon)
• Official documentation, photos, and videos referenced by Chris can be found via his website and YouTube channel (“Chris Bledsoe Burning Tree,” etc.)

Summary prepared for listeners seeking deep insights without the commercials, intros, and outros. All notable moments and speaker attributions are presented in the speakers’ own tones and words for an authentic feel of the show.