The Berean Files

Zack Killey
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The Berean Files explores mysteries, conspiracies, and cultural movements through a biblical lens. Inspired by Acts 17:11, this channel follows the example of the Bereans—examining everything carefully against Scripture. Here we investigate topics like the Nephilim, aliens and UFOs, ancient gods and mythologies, occult philosophy, New Age spirituality, secret societies, and the spiritual influences shaping modern culture and the church. Instead of chasing sensational theories, the goal is discernment: searching the Scriptures, examining evidence, and asking whether these ideas are biblically plausible or deceptive. The internet is full of speculation. The Berean Files exists to test claims, uncover connections, and think critically while staying grounded in the Word of God. If you enjoy deep dives into theology, history, the supernatural, and the strange corners of culture, subscribe and join the investigation...

  1. 2d ago

    What Christians Get Wrong About Israel & Palestine

    Few modern conflicts are as politically charged—or as theologically complicated for American Christians—as the conflict between Israel and Palestine.Jared Madden returns to The Berean Files to challenge some of the most common evangelical assumptions surrounding Israel, Palestine, biblical prophecy, and Christian support for the modern State of Israel. At the center of the conversation is a major question: How much of the Christian response to this conflict comes directly from Scripture, and how much comes from dispensational theology, modern politics, and our interpretation of history? Jared walks through a series of common Christian Zionist arguments and makes the case for why he believes they don't hold up under closer examination. Along the way, we dig into the biblical identity of Israel, dispensationalism, the history of Zionism and Palestine, the modern Israeli-Palestinian conflict, human rights, geopolitics, and even the influence of Kabbalah on aspects of Zionist thought. The goal isn't to replace one set of political talking points with another. It's to examine the claims Christians are making, understand the history behind them, and test our theological assumptions against Scripture. Does supporting Israel necessarily follow from the Bible? How should Christians think about Palestinians? And what happens when our interpretation of biblical prophecy begins shaping the way we view a modern war? You may agree with Jared's conclusions. You may strongly disagree. Either way, these are arguments worth examining. Find more from Jared Madden: Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/jsmadd Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jared-Madden/author/B0GWLS4D7P

    What Christians Get Wrong About Israel & Palestine

  2. 4d ago

    You Don’t Go to Heaven When You Die? | with Bennis the Menace

    Do Christians immediately go to heaven when they die—or have we confused the intermediate state with the Christian hope of resurrection?Ben from Bennis the Menace joins Zach and Jason to challenge one of Christianity’s most familiar assumptions. Together, they examine what the Bible says about death, Sheol, Hades, soul sleep, paradise, bodily resurrection, and the new heavens and new earth. What did Old Testament believers expect after death? Was the biblical understanding of the afterlife altered by Greek and Hellenistic influence? What did Jesus mean when He told the thief on the cross, “Today you will be with me in paradise”? And does Paul really teach that believers enter heaven immediately after dying?This conversation explores:Sheol and the Old Testament understanding of deathWhether the dead are conscious before the resurrectionThe biblical meaning of “sleep”The thief on the cross and paradise“Absent from the body” and other disputed passagesThe resurrection at the return of ChristWhy the Christian hope is embodied life on the new earthHow later traditions may have shaped popular beliefs about heavenThis is not presented as a salvation issue or as the final word. It is an honest, Berean examination of a difficult doctrine—with plenty of questions, pushback, and Scripture along the way. Listen carefully, test everything, and stay Berean.

    You Don’t Go to Heaven When You Die? | with Bennis the Menace

  3. Aug 14

    Are Conspiracy Theories Dividing Christians? | The Gospel vs. Secondary Issues

    What happens when Christians agree on Jesus—but disagree on almost everything else? After spending several days at Brogrove surrounded by Christian creators, researchers, and conspiracy theorists with wildly different views on everything from Flat Earth and biblical cosmology to Satan's Little Season, technocracy, ancient religions, spiritual warfare, and the supernatural, one thing stood out: people could disagree without losing sight of Jesus Christ. In this episode of The Berean Files, we unpack what that experience revealed about division in the Christian conspiracy space—and the Church as a whole. How important are our secondary beliefs? When does a theological disagreement actually become a gospel issue? Can conspiracy research become so central to our worldview that it begins competing with the gospel itself? And what does Scripture say Christians should actually be united around? We dig into Mark 9, Romans 14, Galatians, Ephesians, 1 Corinthians, 1 John, John 17 and more to get back to the foundation: Jesus Christ crucified and risen, salvation by grace through faith, and a Church called to pursue truth without tearing itself apart over every disputable matter. We can investigate strange things. We can disagree. We can sharpen one another. We can even change each other's minds. But the conspiracy isn't the gospel. Jesus is the center. Stay Berean.

    Are Conspiracy Theories Dividing Christians? | The Gospel vs. Secondary Issues

  4. Aug 6

    People Who Claim They Met Aliens | Firsthand Encounters

    What happens when ordinary people claim to have encountered something that shouldn't exist? In this episode of The Berean Files, Jason and I examine a collection of firsthand alien encounter stories adapted from real eyewitness accounts originally shared online. From missing time and mysterious beings to terrifying nighttime encounters and experiences that left lasting emotional scars, we explore what these individuals say happened—and ask the question every Christian should be asking: How should we test these experiences biblically? Rather than mocking the witnesses or accepting every claim at face value, we compare these stories against Scripture and discuss whether the modern UFO phenomenon points to extraterrestrial life, spiritual deception, or something else entirely. Whether you're fascinated by UFOs, researching the paranormal, or seeking a biblical framework for understanding extraordinary claims, this conversation is designed to help you think critically and test everything.In this episode:Firsthand alien encounter storiesMissing time and abduction claimsCommon patterns across eyewitness reportsBiblical discernment and spiritual deceptionTesting extraordinary experiences through ScriptureSubscribe to The Berean Files for conversations that examine conspiracies, the paranormal, history, and culture through a biblical worldview."Test everything; hold fast what is good." — 1 Thessalonians 5:21

    People Who Claim They Met Aliens | Firsthand Encounters

  5. Aug 4

    Spiritual Warfare: How Should Christians Confront Evil? | with Veritas Road

    What does the Bible actually say about confronting evil? Should Christians avoid topics like the occult, spiritual warfare, conspiracy theories, paranormal experiences, and deception—or are we called to engage them with biblical discernment? In this episode, we join Carson and John from The Veritas Road to explore what it means to confront darkness without becoming consumed by it. We discuss the difference between healthy discernment and unhealthy obsession, why Scripture repeatedly calls believers to test everything, expose the works of darkness, and stand firm in the victory of Christ. From false teaching and spiritual deception to the mission of making disciples, this conversation centers on a simple question: How should followers of Jesus engage a dark world while remaining rooted in biblical truth? Whether you've wrestled with topics like spiritual warfare, the occult, UFOs, conspiracy culture, demonic deception, or cultural lies, this episode offers a Christ-centered framework for thinking through them with wisdom, courage, and conviction.In this episode:Spiritual warfare and biblical discernmentConfronting evil without fearing itTesting everything through ScriptureThe occult, deception, and modern spiritualityConspiracy culture and a Christian worldviewMaking disciples in a world of confusionWalking in the light of ChristIf this conversation encouraged you, be sure to follow The Veritas Road and The Berean Files for more discussions exploring theology, apologetics, spiritual warfare, church history, and biblical discernment in today's culture.

    Spiritual Warfare: How Should Christians Confront Evil? | with Veritas Road

  6. Jul 28

    The Strongest Case for Satan's Little Season | with MilesWithChrist

    What is the strongest biblical case that we're living in Satan's Little Season? In this episode of The Berean Files, we're joined by MilesWithChrist to hear the strongest scriptural defense for the Little Season theory. While conspiracy topics naturally enter the conversation, the primary focus is the Bible—examining the passages, prophetic timeline, and reasoning that have led many Christians to believe we are living in the "little season" described in Revelation 20. Our goal wasn't to stage a debate or score points. It was to listen carefully, ask honest questions, and test every claim against Scripture. By the end of the conversation, we don't arrive at the same conclusion, but we do demonstrate something increasingly rare: two believers discussing a difficult prophetic topic with mutual respect, charity, and a shared desire to glorify Christ. Whether you're convinced we're living in the Little Season, convinced we're not, or you're simply trying to understand the arguments, we hope this conversation encourages you to search the Scriptures like the Bereans and keep Christ at the center. "Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so." — Acts 17:11 MilesWithChrist Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@MilesWithChrist.InTheLS/streams

    The Strongest Case for Satan's Little Season | with MilesWithChrist

  7. Jul 22

    The Dark Side of Deliverance Ministries | with Seth Kicklighter

    Modern deliverance ministry has exploded in popularity—but what happens when biblical language begins to overlap with New Age concepts? In Part 2 of our conversation with Seth Kicklighter, we examine claims that certain modern deliverance teachings borrow ideas from spirit releasement therapy, regression techniques, and other occult healing practices while presenting them through a Christian lens. Seth argues that many of these methods rely on subjective spiritual experiences rather than Scripture and challenges listeners to carefully test every spirit and every teaching. Topics include: • The similarities between New Age spirit releasement therapy and modern deliverance ministries • Daniel DuVal's teachings and why they've become so controversial • Can demons produce healings? • DMT, altered states, and spiritual deception • Astral projection, "higher selves," and spirit guides • Discernment, testing spiritual experiences, and the authority of God's Word Whether you agree with Seth's conclusions or not, this conversation highlights the importance of examining every claim in light of Scripture rather than experience alone. "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God..." — 1 John 4:1Follow and subscribe for more conversations exploring theology, discernment, conspiracies, and the supernatural through a biblical worldview.

    The Dark Side of Deliverance Ministries | with Seth Kicklighter

  8. Jul 17

    Recovered File: Ministering to the Cults | Salty Saints Archive

    Recovered Files is where we bring classic conversations back to life—episodes that still have something important to say. In this recovered episode of The Salty Saints Podcast, we sit down with Don Veinot to discuss ministry to the cults and how Christians can faithfully engage people caught in deceptive belief systems. How do cults gain influence? Why do sincere people become convinced of false teachings? And how should believers respond—with truth, compassion, and confidence in the gospel rather than fear or hostility? Whether you're trying to understand groups like Mormonism, Jehovah's Witnesses, or other high-control religious movements, this conversation offers practical wisdom for sharing Christ with those who have been spiritually deceived. Our goal isn't to win arguments—it's to make disciples by speaking the truth in love.If you enjoy this recovered episode, be sure to subscribe to The Berean Files for weekly conversations exploring Scripture, discernment, church history, apologetics, and the ideas shaping our world—all through a biblical lens. #TheBereanFiles #RecoveredFiles #DonVeinot #Apologetics #Discernment #Cults #Christianity #Evangelism #FalseTeaching

    Recovered File: Ministering to the Cults | Salty Saints Archive
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The Berean Files explores mysteries, conspiracies, and cultural movements through a biblical lens. Inspired by Acts 17:11, this channel follows the example of the Bereans—examining everything carefully against Scripture. Here we investigate topics like the Nephilim, aliens and UFOs, ancient gods and mythologies, occult philosophy, New Age spirituality, secret societies, and the spiritual influences shaping modern culture and the church. Instead of chasing sensational theories, the goal is discernment: searching the Scriptures, examining evidence, and asking whether these ideas are biblically plausible or deceptive. The internet is full of speculation. The Berean Files exists to test claims, uncover connections, and think critically while staying grounded in the Word of God. If you enjoy deep dives into theology, history, the supernatural, and the strange corners of culture, subscribe and join the investigation...

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  • Creator
    Zack Killey
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Zack Killey
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    The Berean Files