
Show overview
A View from the Bunker has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 184 episodes. That works out to roughly 210 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 59 min and 1h 17m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Religion & Spirituality show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 20 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 50 episodes published. Published by Derek Gilbert.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
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Zombies, Hollywood, and the Bible
Boring Aliens
UFOs, Alien Abductions, and Disclosure Day
Iron and Myth 50: The Blood is the Life - Vampires in Hollywood (and the Bible)
These Are the Pagans in Your Neighborhood
Is God a Zionist?
Jew-hatred in the Church
Demons in America
Iron and Myth 49: Demons in Hollywood
Genesis 6 and the Ozarks

AI Agents: Servants or Masters?
<p>In 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.</p>

Artificial Intelligence and the End Times
<p>ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE is changing your life faster than you know.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p>

Iron and Myth 48: Melchizedek
<p>One of the most mysterious and consequential figures in the Bible is only mentioned in three short passages of scripture. </p><p><br></p><p>To discuss him, we assemble our regular Iron and Myth panel: Doug Van Dorn (<a href="http://douglasvandorn.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">DouglasVanDorn.com</a>), author of Battle for the Bible’s Truth: Genesis, Jesus, and the Second Century Plot to Deny the Messiah; Brian Godawa (<a href="http://godawa.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Godawa.com</a>), 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 (<a href="http://burtonbeyond.net/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">BurtonBeyond.net</a>), author of Interview With the Giant. </p><p><br></p><p>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? </p>

Political Prisoner in the USA
<p>Imagine 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. </p><p><br></p><p>That's what happened to Stewart Rhodes (<a href="http://oathkeepers.info" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">OathKeepers.info</a>), 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. </p><p><br></p><p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>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. </p><p><br></p><p>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 <a href="http://stayawakeamerica.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">stayawakeamerica.com.</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Follow Stewart Rhodes: </p><p>• X: @realoathkeepers</p><p>• Online: <a href="http://oathkeepers.info" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">OathKeepers.info</a></p><p><br></p><p>You can support Oath Keepers <a href="https://givesendgo.com/oath" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">givesendgo.com/oath</a>.</p>

Daniel in Exile
<p>IMAGINE YOU’RE a teenage boy kidnapped by a foreign army and dragged from your home to a land far far away, placed in a school to indoctrinate you in the ways of your pagan, polytheist captors, trying to survive while remaining faithful to the One True God.</p><p><br></p><p>That's the beginning of the story of the prophet Daniel, and that is the focus of the new novel by this week's guest and regular contributor to our monthly Iron and Myth series, Brian Godawa (<a href="http://godawa.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">godawa.com</a>).</p><p><br></p><p>Brian, an award-winning screenwriter and best selling novelist, applies his gift of storytelling to the one of the most compelling characters of the Bible. Daniel saw the progression of the neo-Babylonian kingdom from the time of Nebuchadnezzar until it fell to the Persian king Cyrus the Great.</p><p><br></p><p>Daniel: Exile in Babylon is the first of a trilogy that tells the story of Daniel, his life, and the warfare in the unseen realm between God's loyal angels and the fallen rebels who compete with one another for power, even as they strive against their creator, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.</p>

What's Next for Iran and the Middle East?
<p>PEOPLE ACROSS the Middle East are on edge, waiting to see whether the massive military force the United States has assembled in the region will be unleashed against Iran. </p><p><br></p><p>Ali Siadatan joins us with unique insight into what may be happening in Tehran, and how events unfolding in the Middle East may fulfill ancient prophecies of war. </p><p><br></p><p>Our conversation delves into the complex geopolitical dynamics between the U.S., Iran, and Israel, exploring the potential for war, the internal struggles of the Iranian regime, and the cultural and spiritual shifts occurring within Iran. We also touch on the prophetic implications of these events and the role of the youth in shaping Iran's future. </p>

Replacement Theology
<p>THE ENEMY has driven a wedge between Christians and Jews. About 1,900 years of bad blood exists, and it’s exacerbated by a belief that Christians have replaced Israel in the blessings promised by God. </p><p><br></p><p>Dr. Mike Spaulding (<a href="http://drmikespaulding.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">DrMikeSpaulding.com</a>), author of the book Replacement Theology, joins us to address the contentious relationship between Christians and Jews, particularly in light of rising anti-Jewish sentiment within the Christian community. </p><p><br></p><p>Mike argues that many Christians have rejected prophetic scriptures, leading to a misunderstanding of the role of Israel and the Jewish people in God's plan. He emphasizes that replacement theology, which posits that the church has replaced Israel, is fundamentally flawed and not supported by scripture. </p><p><br></p><p>We delve into historical context, theological implications, and the urgent need for Christians to recognize the enduring covenant between God and the Jewish people. </p>

Stay Awake America!
<p>WITH PRESIDENT TRUMP in the White House again, many of his supporters might be tempted to assume everything in Washington is going to be all right.</p><p><br></p><p>That’s just what his adversaries want you to think. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we discuss the Stay Awake America Tour, featuring guests Pastor Caspar McCloud (<a href="http://CasparMcCloudMusic.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">CasparMcCloudMusic.com</a>), Renae' Truex (<a href="http://RenaeTruex.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">RenaeTruex.com</a>), and Ohio Amy (<a href="http://StayAweakeAmerica.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">StayAweakeAmerica.com</a>). Our conversation revolves around the importance of continued engagement in our society by President Trump’s Christian supporters.</p><p><br></p><p>Ohio Amy shares her role in organizing the tour, emphasizing the need for local action to support national change, especially in light of upcoming midterm elections. We discuss the urgency of addressing various societal issues, including health, education, and political engagement, while also highlighting the power of music and community in fostering hope and empowerment among attendees.</p><p><br></p><p>We also delve into the challenges faced by conservative voices in a politically charged environment, particularly in Nashville's music scene (Renae’s home base). Our guests emphasize the importance of prayer and community support in combating the darkness they perceive in society. </p><p><br></p><p>The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to engage in their local communities and to participate in the Stay Awake America events, reinforcing the message that every individual has a role to play in shaping the future of the nation.</p>

Iron and Myth 47: The Plot to Deny the Messiah
<p>A RABBINIC PLOT to desupernaturalize the Hebrew scriptures has given us the English Old Testament we have today. </p><p><br></p><p>Why did the rabbis do it? How do we know what’s been changed? Does this mean we can’t trust the Bible? </p><p><br></p><p>It’s an important and touch subject. To discuss it is our panel, Doug Van Dorn (<a href="http://douglasvandorn.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">DouglasVanDorn.com</a>), author of this month’s topic, the forthcoming book Battle for the Bible’s Truth: Genesis, Jesus, and the Second Century Plot to Deny the Messiah; Brian Godawa (<a href="http://godawa.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Godawa.com</a>), 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 (<a href="http://burtonbeyond.net/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">BurtonBeyond.net</a>), author of Interview With the Giant. </p><p><br></p><p>In a nutshell, influential rabbis in the second century tried to keep Jews from finding evidence in their scriptures for the Christian Messiah, Jesus of Nazareth. This followed the Bar Kokhba Revolt (132–135 AD) in which Christians, who had previously been part of the Jewish community, refused to fight for Simon Bar Kokhba, who Rabbi Akiba had declared was the Messiah. </p><p><br></p><p>Roman punishment for Jewish rebels was harsh. Judaea was depopulated, with Jews being sold into slavery en masse, and the province was renamed Palestine. It was the only time Rome tried to erase a population from history. </p><p><br></p><p>The hard feelings between Jews and Christians led to a final split between the faiths with rabbis trying to eliminate evidence for a “second power in heaven”—Yahweh in the flesh, namely Jesus—and Christians blaming Jews for the unrest and rebellion that stirred up so much trouble for the Roman Empire. That animosity continues to this day. </p><p><br></p><p>We discuss the implications of the rabbis’ plot, how it affected our modern Old Testament translations, and where we can go to find what’s been changed—beginning with Genesis 6:1–4, the infamous verses about the creation of the Nephilim. </p><p><br></p><p>And no, this does not mean we can no longer trust our Bibles. What was changed is subtle, and the prophecies of the coming Messiah, and his return, are still there. </p>