UFC featherweight contender Bryce Mitchell has never been shy about expressing his beliefs, and in the debut episode of his new podcast with longtime coach Roli Delgado, he made headlines once again. Mitchell passionately argued that most Christians fail to recognize the Bible’s endorsement of a flat earth cosmology due to the pervasive influence of public education. According to him, secular schooling has brainwashed believers into accepting “globe theory” and “heliocentrism,” concepts he views as directly contradictory to scripture.
The Bible and Flat Earth: Mitchell’s Perspective
Mitchell insists that a literal reading of the Bible supports a flat earth model, something he believes most Christians overlook due to their indoctrination through public education.
“Most Christians aren’t [flat earthers], they don’t understand why the Bible is a flat earth document and the importance of the flat earth document because public education, which is owned by the devil, has pushed this globe theory, this heliocentrism on us when the Bible quite literally says the sun moves around us,” Mitchell stated.
While he acknowledges that belief in a flat earth is not essential for salvation, Mitchell argues that those who read the Bible with a strict literal interpretation have a deeper understanding of God’s creation. He attributes mainstream scientific beliefs about the earth’s shape and motion to a corrupt educational system that, in his view, has deliberately obscured biblical truths.
Public Schools: A Tool of the Devil?
Mitchell’s discussion on cosmology was part of a broader critique of public education, which he claims has become a tool of spiritual warfare against Christianity. He expressed concern over the secularization of schools, lamenting the removal of religious teachings from classrooms.
“The devil runs the public schools,” Mitchell declared. “The devil has taken God out of our school system. It’s now illegal to go in there and preach the Bible, despite it being the most historically accurate popular document of all time.”
The Arkansas native also rejected evolutionary theory and the widely accepted scientific view of an ancient Earth, instead maintaining that the world is only 6,000 years old based on biblical genealogies. He sees public schools as instruments of deception, promoting what he considers false scientific narratives that conflict with the literal word of God.
Mitchell also shared his personal decision to shield his future children from what he sees as harmful influences in the public school system.
“My child will not fall victim to the devil. My child ain’t going to be gay. My child ain’t going to be anything other than a child of God.”
These remarks underscore Mitchell’s belief that secular education does more than just promote false scientific theories—it actively seeks to undermine Christian values and moral principles.
A Literalist Approach to Scripture
Mitchell’s worldview is rooted in a strict interpretation of scripture, and he believes Christians who reject flat earth, young earth creationism, and other literalist positions are being misled by secular influence rather than scripture itself.
“If you’re Christian and you don’t believe that, that’s all right. You still go to heaven. You just don’t understand God’s creation to the extent that somebody that reads the Bible literally does.”
While his views are controversial, Mitchell presents them as a logical extension of biblical literalism. He maintains that modern scientific explanations have been weaponized to steer believers away from the true nature of God’s creation.
Satellites, Starlink, and Alternative Theories
Mitchell’s skepticism of mainstream science extends beyond the shape of the earth. During the same podcast episode, he expressed doubt over the existence of satellites, despite being a user of Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service.
“Starlink and a satellite, by the way, guys… Starlink is… Well, air balloons. It’s on balloons and it’s some type of reflection system or transmission system.”
Despite questioning satellite technology, he admitted that Starlink functions effectively:
“Whatever it is, whatever it is, I’ve got the internet.”
Mitchell’s perspective on Starlink is consistent with his broader worldview—one that favors skepticism toward mainstream explanations in favor of alternative theories that align more closely with his biblical interpretations.
The Debate Over Biblical Cosmology
While Mitchell’s beliefs may be dismissed by the scientific community, they represent a growing movement of biblical literalists who challenge mainstream cosmology. His podcast marks an expansion of his public persona beyond fighting, positioning him as an outspoken advocate for his interpretation of Christianity and its implications for science, education, and morality.
Whether one agrees with him or not, Mitchell’s views on flat earth, public education, and biblical literalism will continue to spark debate, both within Christian circles and beyond. As he moves forward with his podcast, it’s clear he has no intention of backing down from these controversial discussions.
