Welcome to Church Nerds United, the ultimate podcast where the sacred and the geeky collide! Dive deep into the Holy Scriptures with us as we explore sermons sprinkled with your favorite gaming quests, cosplay characters, and anime adventures. Whether you're a Paladin of Prayer, a Cosplay Crusader, or an Otaku of the Old Testament, this is your sanctuary. Join our fellowship as we level up our faith through the lens of epic battles, legendary heroes, and fantastical worlds. From the wisdom o ...
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Logan Judy and Tyler White of Wise Disciple explore the stories of today’s culture in order to give Christians the tools to engage the world with truth and grace.
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Learn how you can use the Abortion Dialogue Academy's "7-minute argument" to persuade a pro-choice person to be pro-life in 7 minutes. On average, 1 in 5 pro-choice people change their mind on abortion after hearing ADA's "7-minute argument."
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Official SSPX English-Language Podcast: Traditional Catholic Interviews, Questions & Answers with our priests, Sermons, and Parish Missions. Produced by Angelus Press for the SSPX US District.
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When Self-Love is Selfish | Week 2 | Almost True
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Welcome to the second installment of our sermon series, "Almost True." This week's sermon, titled "When Self-Love is Selfish," takes a hard look at how today's culture often pushes self-love to the point of selfishness. From influencers like Logan Paul and Mr. Beast to the everyday obsession with "me time," we dive into what the Bible really says a…
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Deadpool & Wolverine (with Gene Gosewehr)
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Logan and Tyler are joined by a long-time friend of the show, Gene Gosewehr, to chat about the Merc with the Mouth's 3rd big screen outing. Is this new MCU flick just empty crude fun or is there something more redeeming underneath? Join us as we consider this successful summer comedy. Check it out! Join our community on Discord! If you have a quest…
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The Dangers of "Your Truth" | Almost True | Week 1
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Welcome back to the Greater Guild! I'm Brandon, your Guild Master, and today we're diving into a powerful new sermon series, "Almost True." In this episode, "The Dangers of Your Truth," we explore how modern Christian ideals often clash with biblical truths. We break down the concept of "truth," examine its relationship to perspective, and reveal h…
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Website: https://www.greaterguild.org Donate: https://theguild.church/give Welcome to this week's sermon titled "God Mode." Have you ever wondered, "Could life get any worse?"—especially after facing a major life event or a time of trouble? Join us as we explore the concept of "cheats" in gaming like CoD, Battlefield, the Konami Code, and Cheat Eng…
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Join us in this incredibly moving sermon where we explore the transformative power of the Bible and its impact on lives worldwide. 🌍🙏 Hear the inspiring story of how a simple act of receiving a free Bible led to a journey of faith, healing, and connection with God's Word. 📚💚 Discover how technology and innovation are bringing the Scriptures to ever…
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Because of You - Lives Transformed & God's Love Shared
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🙏 Thank You for Joining Us Today! 🙏 From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being here! Your presence truly matters. Amidst life's busyness, you chose to gather with God's people to hear His Word, serve others, and praise His name. Thank you! 📖 Scripture Inspiration 📖 Paul's words to the Thessalonians resonate with how we feel about you: "So w…
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Eldin Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - A Sanctified Storytelling Review in Progress
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Logan and Tyler revisit The Lands Between in Logan's introduction to both Eldin Ring and Fromsoftware's unique style of storytelling. Join us as we discuss what role ambiguity plays in crafting a narrative and if anything can be gleaned from this approach when compared to our Bible study practice. This episode contains heavy spoilers for both Shado…
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When You’re Tired Of Being Tired | Week 6 | Craig Groeschel
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🌟 Welcome, Geeks & Believers! 🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Anxious? Busy beyond belief? You're not alone! Dive into this inspiring sermon, "You’re Not Alone In The Struggle," presented by Sam Roberts, part of our "He Promises" series. 🔍 In This Episode: Confronting the endless cycle of busyness and stress The humorous tale of Sam’s treadmill mishap Findi…
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Finding Freedom From Your Worries | Week 5 | Craig Groeschel
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In this episode of Church Nerds United, we delve into the universal struggle of worry and anxiety. Join us as we explore the many facets of what keeps us up at night, from the safety of our children to financial stability, health concerns, and the constant barrage of unsettling news. We'll discuss how worry affects our peace, joy, and spiritual gro…
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Story Journal: SHLD Bible Camp, Inside Out 2, Salvation's Edge, The First Omen & More!
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Break out the sunglasses and SPF40. It's time for some summer storytelling! Logan and Tyler cover some summer fun including reminiscing about their youth at summer Bible camps and how it's helped them grow into the Christians they are today. We also discuss Inside Out 2, The Salvation's Edge raid from Destiny 2, The First Omen and more. Check it ou…
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Finding Peace In Your Thoughts | Week 4 | Craig Groeschel
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🌟 Dive into the latest episode of our podcast with a message that's bound to elevate your spirit! Join us as Craig Groeschel delves deep into "Finding Peace In Your Thoughts," part of our thrilling series "He Promises." Get ready to explore how Jesus, in his infinite wisdom, willed his peace to you, contrasting it with the fleeting peace the world …
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You’re Not Alone In The Struggle | Week 3 | Sam Roberts
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In today's episode, titled "You’re Not Alone In The Struggle," Sam dives deep into Jesus' promise to be with us always, even in the midst of life's storms. Drawing from the powerful passages in Matthew 28:19-20 and Mark 4, Sam brings to life the Great Commission and Jesus' calming of the storm, illustrating how Jesus' presence is a constant in our …
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Replay: A Conversation with Andrew Peterson
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This week, we share an episode from the vault! In this blast from the past, Logan and Nate talk with musician and author Andrew Peterson about Christian creativity in a dicussion ranging from Peterson's music to his fiction and everything in between. -- Join our community on Discord! If you have a question for the show, send it to logan@wisediscipl…
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Hearing God’s Voice | Week 2 | Craig Groeschel
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Do you ever struggle to hear God's voice, especially when faced with important decisions? In this week's sermon, "Hearing God’s Voice," Pastor Craig dives deep into the challenges and beauty of discerning God's guidance in our lives. Imagine if you could ask God a question and receive a clear, unmistakable answer. Wouldn’t that be incredible? In th…
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Divine Silence and Purposeful Community in 'Destiny 2: The Final Shape'
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Logan and Tyler dig into one of this year's biggest stories in gaming, Destiny 2's The Final Shape expansion! The guys explore the role that divine silence has played in the story's worldbuilding, as well as the role of purpose-driven communities, how self-sacrifice pulls on threads from the Christian story, and much more. -- Join our community on …
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Does God Still Love Me? | Week 1 | Craig Groeschel
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Welcome to the first installment of our new sermon series, "He Promises." Today, we're tackling a crucial question that many of us wrestle with: "Does God Still Love Me?" In this powerful message, we delve into the heart of God's promises, starting with John 3:16—a verse that assures us of God's unwavering love. No matter what you've done or where …
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) with Gene Gosewehr
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Logan and Tyler are joined by a long-time friend of the show, Gene Gosewehr, to chat about the new film in one of the longest-running sci-fi franchises. We compare religious themes in the newest entry to the original 1968 film and discuss the greater perspectives on human nature. Check it out! Join our community on Discord! If you have a question f…
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Unique Strategy to defeat the Pro-Choice Amendments
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Extreme pro-choice constitutional amendments have been successfully passed in other states. Some pro-life groups in Nebraska are now trying a unique strategy to defeat this amendment. In today's episode, Katherine breaks down the marketing principles behind this unconventional approach. Support the Show.…
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Story Journal: Animal Well, The Hobbit, American Fiction & more!
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Logan and Tyler talk about the stories they've been engaging with recently, including Animal Well, The Hobbit, some non-fiction books, some poetry, and the film American Fiction (2023). Join our community on Discord! If you have a question for the show, send it to logan@wisedisciple.org or tyler@wisedisciple.org. Get your Wise Disciple merch here: …
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Logan and Tyler discuss Ethan Hawke's 2015 book, Rules for a Knight, in which the author presents a series of meditative lessons on virtue and character. Framed as a letter from a knight to his children, the book is set in a fictional medieval context and distills wisdom into 20 concise rules each accompanied by reflections on qualities such as hum…
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What's the deal with Godzilla? w/Scott Kelly
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"A living nuclear weapon. Destined to walk the Earth forever; indestructible" Logan and Tyler are joined by an old friend of the show, Scott Kelly, to discuss his deep love for Godzilla in both modern and classic films. Along-the-way they discuss the nature of Godzilla in the movies including everything from his debut in the original 1954 black and…
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How to have Persuasive Conversations on the Pro-Choice Ballot Initiative
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In today's episode, Katherine shares how you can have persuasive conversations with friends, family and strangers on different pro-choice initiatives. The episode covers 4 tips for having persuasive conversations on abortion-related politics and a 6-step method for talking about the Nebraska pro-choice constitutional amendment. For resources mentio…
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The Taylor Swift Episode (No, Really)
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Well we hope you'd last an hour in this asylum, because this is the Taylor Swift episode! Logan and Tyler review the pop megastar's latest album The Tortured Poets Department and also talk about how they approach music criticism. The conversation spans from artists telling stories beyond themselves (including a side-eye at Scorcese), thematic cohes…
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'Fallout' on Naivete, Evil, and Human Nature
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Dust off your pip boy for this one, because we're diving into the world of Fallout! Gamer bros/cinephiles (telephiles?) Logan and Tyler review Amazon's treatment of the popular video game series in this spoilerific discussion. They talk about changes to the lore, the series' satirical treatment of stereotypical Americana, how the show treats innoce…
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Did Christian Art Make Richard Dawkins a Cultural Christian? (and Does it Matter?)
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The dynamic duo dives into the headlines for this episode, breaking down Richard Dawkins's viral interview and exploring the question of one of the culture's most forceful atheists identifying as a cultural Christian, and even going so far as to call it "fundamentally decent religion." What's up with that? Is this the weirdest timeline? The guys di…
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Story Journal: 3 Body Problem, Spaceman, Dragon Ball, and more!
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Logan and Tyler talk about the stories they've been engaging with recently, including 3 Body Problem, Hi-Fi Rush, God Emperor of Dune, Spaceman, Dragon Ball, and the Friends per Second Podcast. -- Join our community on Discord! If you have a question for the show, send it to logan@wisedisciple.org or tyler@wisedisciple.org. Get your Wise Disciple m…
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Virtue and Chivalry in 'Sir Gawain & the Green Knight' (and David Lowery's 'The Green Knight')
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Your original dynamic duo is back for a chat about the beloved Arthurian legend of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight! The guys break down the story, why they love it so much, and what the strange story structure is exploring about virtue in the context of Arthurian legend. Then they dig into the critically-acclaimed (but also controversial) film vers…
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A look into The World of Professional Animation (With Rachel White)
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Logan and Tyler interview Rachel White, an award-winning animator who is soon to graduate from the George Shinn College of Entertainment & the Arts at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. In this episode, the guys get to talk about Rachel's pathway through life to the creative fields and how faith has helped shape her art. They also get to discuss…
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Is 'Dune: Part 2' An Anti-Religious Screed or a Moving Cautionary Tale? (with Gene Gosewehr)
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Gene joins Logan and Tyler to talk about Dune Part 2! What does Frank Herbert's highly influential science fiction novel have to say about religion, demagogery, and Messiah figures? Is it anti-religious, anti-Christian, anti-Islam, or none of these? Is Paul the hero or the villain? The guys discuss all this and more in a very spoilery, wide-ranging…
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Logan and Tyler bring their experience as Bible teachers to this episode of the show, and talk about how the same instincts that make us lovers of stories can make us more effective at sharing the gospel. Why is so much of the Bible told in stories? How would you explain the story of the Bible if you only had one conversation? Is the common term "B…
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Screens and Shallow Learning: Digital Dangers #3
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We’ll continue exploring the effects of modern technology on our lives, particularly our mental and spiritual health. As discussed in the last episode, technological tools such as smartphones and state-of-the-art search engines like Google grant us unprecedented access to nearly unlimited information. In addition, algorithms and tracking software l…
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Story Journal: Helldivers 2, Peanut Butter Falcon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer & More!
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Tyler and Logan talk about the stories and media they've been engaging with recently, incuding: Helldivers 2; Chains & Stakes by The Dead South; The Peanut Butter Falcon; Buffy the Vampire Slayer; Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon; and The Confessions of St. Augustine. -- If you have a question for the show, send it to logan@wisedisciple.org or tyl…
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How Does Technology Affect Us? Digital Dangers #2
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Today, in the second part of our ongoing series Digital Dangers, we examine the effects of modern technology on our mental fitness, spiritual well being, and even our physical health. While technology such as smartphones, state-of-the-art search engines, and artificial intelligence give us access to vast reservoirs of information, are we harming ou…
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The guys return to the world of myth to do a deep dive on the question of Christians engaging with works of mythology. Do the stories of Homer, Virgil, and others which tell stories of gods and goddesses glorify idols? Should Christians dive into these stories, knowing that they were inspired by false gods? Why did early Christians like Justin Mart…
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Does 'Returnal' Have a Biblical View of Guilt and Hell?
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Tyler and Logan return to the world of video games for this analysis of Returnal. What does the game's giant twist say about guilt and the subconscious? Should Christians be wary of the surrealist style the game utilizes? Plus, Super Bowl commercials! Discussed on the Show: Video Essay on Returnal -- If you have a question for the show, send it to …
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Welcome back to the SSPX Podcast, where we’re diving into our new series, Digital Dangers! In this ten-part series, we’ll answer questions about modern technology’s complicated nature and its lurking hazards. In a world where technology reigns supreme, we’ll explore its effects on us, our children, and our eternal destiny. How do we shield ourselve…
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Welcome back to the SSPX Podcast, where we’re diving into our new series, Digital Dangers! In this ten-part series, we’ll answer questions about modern technology’s complicated nature and its lurking hazards. In a world where technology reigns supreme, we’ll explore its effects on us, our children, and our eternal destiny. How do we shield ourselve…
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The Final Thought: Why Should I Become Catholic? Apologetics #42
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On the final episode of the Apologetics Series, we answer one last remaining question, “How do we know with certainty that we should join the Catholic Church?” Over the past 41 episodes we have shown that God exists, that His Word is true, that we can find Him, that Jesus is Him, and that the Church was given to us for our salvation. Yet we may sti…
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Was 'Barbie' Snubbed at the Oscars? (with Gene Gosewehr)
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Gene Gosewehr joins Logan and Tyler to talk about the Oscars. Are they actually important? Is it a scandal that Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie didn't receive nominations while the Ken doll did? Then they break down some of the Oscar nominees, including Barbie, Oppenheimer, and Killers of the Flower Moon. -- If you have a question for the show, send…
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Judaism: Is the Old Covenant still valid? Apologetics #41
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On today’s episode of the SSPX Podcast, we continue with the “Why Not” questions about what is reasonable to believe. In this episode, we turn our attention to Judaism. The Jewish people were the chosen people of God with whom He made a divine Covenant. Given this, is it true that this Covenant is still valid? Following the coming of Jesus Christ a…
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Superior General of SSPX, Don Davide Pagliarani: “Christ as Teacher”
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From the 2023 Angelus Press Conference for Catholic Tradition. The Angelus Press Conference for Catholic Tradition is a unique opportunity to have a life-changing Catholic experience while deepening your faith. This annual Conference, which will be held between October 11-13, 2024, provides a chance to socialize with fellow Catholics, meet priests …
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What Can Stephen King's 'On Writing' Teach Us About Storytelling?
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Tyler and Logan examine the work and legacy of Stephen King, especially his part-memoir part-writing manual On Writing. How do you incorporate theme into stories without beating readers over the head? Is profanity in stories ever justified? How do King's stories understand good and evil? Tune in to find out! -- If you have a question for the show, …
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How Sir Orfeo, Poetry, and Mythology Explore the Christian Story
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On return from a holiday hiatus/ These hosts two/ Delve into the forests of Sir Orpheus/ His trails prove/ A tale of love lost, of godly truth and beauty/ Virtue made plain/ But not alone of faeries does this story tell/ But the Christian story/ Finds voice among the echoes here, where myth gives way to truth. -- Also, Logan bad at remembering song…
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