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BroGrove Aftermath! Thrown out of the Venue! w/ Matt Hepner & Zack of The Berean FIles
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The BroGrove aftermath is here. Raven and TopLobsta are joined by Matt Hepner of Straight Bible and Zack of The Berean Files to break down what really happened during Brohemian Grove—from the VIP Bible study and creator meetups to Owen Benjamin, Dr. Heather Lynn, the conspiracy roundtables, venue drama, and the community that showed up to make the event happen.
The conversation starts with the trajectory of Nephilim Death Squad and the accusation that success has pulled the show away from God. Raven explains why BroGrove was intentionally designed to glorify the Lord and why the VIP experience at The Standard Coffee Shop became such an important part of the weekend. The guys also recount the chaotic ending of the main event, including problems with the venue, unusable kitchens and bathrooms, a last-minute demand to leave, and the confrontation that abruptly ended the final stage performance.
They revisit one of the strangest moments of BroGrove: Owen Benjamin and Dr. Heather Lynn discussing Charlie Kirk, ritual sacrifice, cannibalism, and historical precedent while an uncomfortable police officer stood on security detail. Then comes the bizarre realization that the event itself was taking place on the Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway.
The episode also goes deeper than comedy and conspiracy. Raven reflects on moderating the Austin Picard roundtable and the danger of staring into darkness without remaining grounded in God. The discussion explores spiritual warfare, conspiracy research, flat Earth, institutional distrust, Christian discernment, and the need to pursue truth without allowing darkness to become the center of your worldview.
Along the way, the crew shares behind-the-scenes stories involving Ed Mabry, John Lenhart, JT Follows JC, Demon Erasers, Hidden in Plain Sight, Paranoid American, the VIP Bible study, Raven’s son roaming BroGrove, listener interactions, creator friendships, and plans for the next event.
What was your favorite BroGrove moment? Let us know in the comments.
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The Berean Files — Zack Killey
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebereanfiles
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bereanfiles/
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-berean-files/id1887826045
Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-berean-files--6950329
00:00 Intro
00:59 Matt Hepner & Zack of The Berean Files Join
02:26 BroGrove Success, Criticism & Keeping God First
05:40 Why BroGrove Was Built to Glorify God
08:00 The Venue Suddenly Tries to Shut Down BroGrove
15:00 What Happened Behind the Stage
20:00 The BroGrove Security Officer Story
21:00 Owen Benjamin, Heather Lynn & Ritual Cannibalism
25:00 Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway Coincidence
30:00 Was BroGrove Shut Down Over the Content?
31:00 Recovering From an Exhausting Weekend
33:00 Moderating the BroGrove Conspiracy Roundtables
34:00 The Austin Picard Intervention
35:00 Looking Into Darkness vs Looking Toward God
37:00 Spiritual Warfare & Staying Grounded in Christ
40:00 Flat Earth, Rob Skiba & Institutional Distrust
43:00 The Best Parts of BroGrove VIP Day
45:00 Merch, Reconciliation & Christian Unity
50:00 Behind the Scenes With the BroGrove Creators
55:00 Raven’s Son Takes Over BroGrove
01:10:00 Demon Erasers, Brian & the BroGrove Community
01:20:00 Cannibalism Story From the Haunted House Days
01:40:00 Listener Stories & BroGrove Super Chats
01:51:00 VIP Bible Study With Ed Mabry
02:05:00 The BroGrove Creator & Merch Community
02:10:00 Heather Lynn & Owen Benjamin Hang With Fans
02:20:00 Zack’s Church Camp Story
02:30:00 Raven Refl
The conversation starts with the trajectory of Nephilim Death Squad and the accusation that success has pulled the show away from God. Raven explains why BroGrove was intentionally designed to glorify the Lord and why the VIP experience at The Standard Coffee Shop became such an important part of the weekend. The guys also recount the chaotic ending of the main event, including problems with the venue, unusable kitchens and bathrooms, a last-minute demand to leave, and the confrontation that abruptly ended the final stage performance.
They revisit one of the strangest moments of BroGrove: Owen Benjamin and Dr. Heather Lynn discussing Charlie Kirk, ritual sacrifice, cannibalism, and historical precedent while an uncomfortable police officer stood on security detail. Then comes the bizarre realization that the event itself was taking place on the Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway.
The episode also goes deeper than comedy and conspiracy. Raven reflects on moderating the Austin Picard roundtable and the danger of staring into darkness without remaining grounded in God. The discussion explores spiritual warfare, conspiracy research, flat Earth, institutional distrust, Christian discernment, and the need to pursue truth without allowing darkness to become the center of your worldview.
Along the way, the crew shares behind-the-scenes stories involving Ed Mabry, John Lenhart, JT Follows JC, Demon Erasers, Hidden in Plain Sight, Paranoid American, the VIP Bible study, Raven’s son roaming BroGrove, listener interactions, creator friendships, and plans for the next event.
What was your favorite BroGrove moment? Let us know in the comments.
► Subscribe for more Biblical analysis, Christian worldview discussions, and conspiracy research through a Biblical lens.
Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere podcasts are available.
The Berean Files — Zack Killey
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thebereanfiles
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bereanfiles/
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-berean-files/id1887826045
Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-berean-files--6950329
00:00 Intro
00:59 Matt Hepner & Zack of The Berean Files Join
02:26 BroGrove Success, Criticism & Keeping God First
05:40 Why BroGrove Was Built to Glorify God
08:00 The Venue Suddenly Tries to Shut Down BroGrove
15:00 What Happened Behind the Stage
20:00 The BroGrove Security Officer Story
21:00 Owen Benjamin, Heather Lynn & Ritual Cannibalism
25:00 Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway Coincidence
30:00 Was BroGrove Shut Down Over the Content?
31:00 Recovering From an Exhausting Weekend
33:00 Moderating the BroGrove Conspiracy Roundtables
34:00 The Austin Picard Intervention
35:00 Looking Into Darkness vs Looking Toward God
37:00 Spiritual Warfare & Staying Grounded in Christ
40:00 Flat Earth, Rob Skiba & Institutional Distrust
43:00 The Best Parts of BroGrove VIP Day
45:00 Merch, Reconciliation & Christian Unity
50:00 Behind the Scenes With the BroGrove Creators
55:00 Raven’s Son Takes Over BroGrove
01:10:00 Demon Erasers, Brian & the BroGrove Community
01:20:00 Cannibalism Story From the Haunted House Days
01:40:00 Listener Stories & BroGrove Super Chats
01:51:00 VIP Bible Study With Ed Mabry
02:05:00 The BroGrove Creator & Merch Community
02:10:00 Heather Lynn & Owen Benjamin Hang With Fans
02:20:00 Zack’s Church Camp Story
02:30:00 Raven Refl