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Church of the Geek explores the intersection of the geeky and the divine. Every other Monday, Brian and Sam discuss a recent geeky pop culture offering, looking at it as geeks and examining the theological themes that they see. Church of the Geek offers a review of a recent comic issue in their "Off The Shelf" episodes occasionally.
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Church Nerds United

The Greater Guild Church

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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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The weekly sermon broadcast of Our Lady of Walsingham Anglican Church, an Anglican Church in the Diocese of Northeast and Midwest of the Episcopal Catholic Church. The Our Lady of Walsingham is located inWarren Ohio. Our Lady of Walsingham prides itself on being an Open and Inclusive Anglican Church in Mahoning Valley.
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This is not a trap! (Don't listen to Admiral Ackbar this time.) We are just some genuine geeks, hoping to explore some of our favorite content from a Christian lense that we all share. We will be focusing on the geek stuff - Star Wars, Marvel, LOTR, Harry Potter, etc. - but we will be asking questions like: "Do Clones have souls?" "Is Superman truly a Christ-figure?" or "Is it okay for Christians to watch horror films?" Subscribe to our show and explore with us!
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In many ways, the movie palace is the cathedral of our times, where people who might never darken the doors of a church often stumble across God working in His mysterious ways. THE POPCORN CATHEDRAL is where noted Christian author Rod Bennett explores this phenomenon on a weekly basis—and a place for Christians of all persuasions to geek out together about the deeper implications of today’s stirring modern mythologies.
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The Manaverse Podcast is a podcast created for you, the gamer with aspirations of building your own local game store (LGS), the entrepreneur running an LGS who wants to grow their business, and the player who wants a behind the scenes look into their favourite hobby. If you’re looking for inspiration, new ideas, and interesting perspectives then Tom Traplin has you covered. Learn the business of selling some of the best games in the world including Mtg, Warhammer, Warmachine, Dungeons and Dr ...
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To commemorate the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Royal commentator James Taylor joins Royal History Geeks creator, Gareth Streeter to explore some of the most dramatic moments from historic coronations. From Henry VII's desire to cut the role of Queen Consort from his crowning, to Henry VIII's desire to write it back in for his ceremony, we explore the significance of coronations to the early Tudor monarchy. We then fast forward to the nineteenth century and discuss the dra ...
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What happens when 4 people at different levels of fandom get together to listen to audio and see what they think! Stuart, Jo, Doug and Chris get together and talk about their love of science fiction, specifically Doctor Who. Listen as huge Big Finish fan Stuart gets together with long tme scifi fan Doug, Jo - who is getting into classic Who having come from nu-Who, and Chris - big fan of all things geek but new to the audios all discuss this episodes story! We hope to have special guests vis ...
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What's the craziest life experience you've ever had? Keith Conrad is a Chicago podcaster & writer, Cubs fan, space geek & lonely beacon of restraint & self-sacrifice in a squall of car-crazies. He's on a mission to collect stories that seem completely unbelievable, but are 100% true. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Marshall Grooms, a Mississippi-raised, awkward computer geek, and Brandon Burke, a social butterfly hailing from Chicago. Two very different guys sit down to talk about everything including YouTube, Vine, interracial marriage, Duck Dynasty, etc.
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Kilted pirate Greenbeard's last voyage turns up some unexpected surprises... Who is behind the murder at the Eagle Cave? Love crops up when it is least expected... An ancient terror awakens to threaten mankind's existence... 'Every Photo Tells…' is a short story anthology that sets out to show that every picture can tell more than just one story, by presenting a range of tales inspired by seven photographs. Read by hosts Mick Bordet and Katharina Maimer, and featuring the writing talents of ...
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A psychic takes on a job that is more complicated than it first appears. Obsession and love make an art thief's last great heist one to remember. The billionaire is locked inside a vault for half a century, but is he prepared to return to society? 'Every Photo Tells…' is a short story anthology that sets out to show that every picture can tell more than just one story, by presenting a range of tales inspired by seven photographs. This collection of stories introduces new writers and plenty o ...
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This video is a preview lasting 3:55 Minutes. TO SEE THIS SHOW IN ITS ENTIRETY, PLEASE VISIT http://www.celebrategreece.com/products/17-the-goddess-and-the-g®eek® Travel to Greece and experience a wonderful, traditional Greek Islands village style wedding in Santorini. Follow the couple as they prepare for their special day. From the coordinator to the flowers, the photos, the food, the hotel, the church/venue, the reception and the donkey limousine! After their Destination Wedding, join the ...
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A podcast to discover what the hack security means for biology. Our host interviews some of the world's mad scientists and rad hackers across deceivingly unrelated disciplines to uncover what the future holds and how we can design against crime.
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A flight on a space cruiser turns into a nightmare for a man who has to face his future alone and come to terms with his past. A princess fighting for the love of her life on Christmas Eve in a kingdom covered with snow. A man finds himself quite literally out of time, sentenced for a crime he won't commit for years. In a world where vampires and werewolves have to live together, a Hunter goes out on a special task. The trials of a robot assassin duck… and many more stories! 'Every Photo Tel ...
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Every Photo Tells... Book 4

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A voice from the future changes far more than just one man’s life. A young boy must say a final farewell to his faithful companion. Dr Simon has a lab full of pixies, but they don’t take kindly to his experiments. Visit Jacques' Bistro, where love blooms over the seafood. Is one of Father Ian's parishioners really being visited by a giant? These subjects and many more are visited in this fourth collection of stories from 'Every Photo Tells…', showing that every picture can tell more than jus ...
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What would you do if you had nothing to fear? What would you change if you had nothing to lose? What would you pursue if you didn't care what anyone else thought of you? Join your host Sherilyn (singer/songwriter/producer at sherilynmusic.com) for intentional conversations about "how it started" versus "how it's going" not only in her life, but also the lives of some brave and inspiring friends of hers who learned it's never too late to reinvent yourself. Find out more at: http://haveyouseen ...
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In a special episode, Christian Ashley, Kevin Schaeffer, John Erdely, and guest, Evan Garcia, will all be discussing which deaths in the Star Wars: Rebels series made the greatest impacts on them and to the story as a whole! . Is Star Wars Rebels a sequel to Clone Wars? Where do Star Wars Rebels fall in the timeline? Why is Star Wars Rebels so good…
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Continuing our series of reviews on My Hero Academia, Christian Ashley and Elizabeth (Pangalangan) Clyde discuss their thoughts on the Shie Hassaikai arc! . What does Shie Hassaikai mean? What is Shie Hassaikai's power? What is DEKU's real name in Japanese? Does Kai Chisaki apologize to Eri? What is the saddest death in MHA? Can Eri's quirk reverse…
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Welcome to the first sermon in our new series, "Leveling Up Together: Why Our Gaming Community Needs Spiritual Support." In this episode, "Guilds and Grace: Why We Need Each Other," we explore the powerful role community plays in both our spiritual and gaming lives. Just like in guilds where teamwork and cooperation help us win, we also need each o…
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In this special update episode of the Manaverse Podcast, host Tom Traplin sits down with Blake Edward Hawkey, one of the co-founders of 2nd Hand Geek. Together, they discuss the evolution of the platform since its inception, the exciting new features available, and how the marketplace can benefit both players and local game stores. What You'll Lear…
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We're back with our Halloween Drive-In! This year our theme is horror films that we don't always consider as horror! And to kick it off, Joshua Noel and Will Rose discuss The Joker (2019)! . Is Joker 2019 a masterpiece? What mental illness does the Joker have in Joker? Was Joker 2019 a hit? Did Joker's mom abuse him? Why was the Joker so controvers…
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Continuing our series going through the various eras of Disney animation, we start off the Direct to Home Video movies with "Aladdin The Return of Jafar"! Christian Ashley, Elizabeth (Pangalangan) Clyde, Barbara Erdely, and Joe Dea discuss the plot of the film, Iago's character arc, and much more! . Is Aladdin Return of Jafar canon? What happens in…
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We continue our series of reviews on all of the One Piece arcs by discussing the Water 7 arc in the anime / manga! TJ Blackwell and Elizabeth (Pangalangan) Clyde discuss their love for this arc, introduce us all to Franky, and say farewell to the beloved Going Merry! . Why is Water 7 so popular? What happens to Robin in Water 7? Where did Nico Robi…
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Welcome to the final sermon of our "Almost True" series, titled "Why Doesn't God Give Me What I Want?" Pastor Brandon from The Greater Guild Church tackles one of the most common struggles in faith—the idea that God exists to fulfill our every desire. In this message, we explore the "happiness gospel" and the true meaning of holiness over fleeting …
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There's been a lot of great movies that have come out this year, but what is still on the horizon? In this episode, I run down seven movies that are still to come out in 2024, one that just came out, a docuseries and everyone should be required to watch, and a movie rumor that has got some fans excited! Instagram: @kungfupizzaparty…
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Asking the question Bones has been asking for decades now, Matthew Winter, Justin Coleman, and Andy Walsh discuss how transporters work, whether souls have substance, and if we are truly just the sum of our parts! If a transporter deconstructs you cell by cell and rebuilds you in a new location, is the you that comes out really the same as the you …
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Continuing our RELIGIONS IN OUR FANDOMS series, Joshua Noel and TJ Blackwell discuss the videogame series, DEAD SPACE! They discuss the role of Unitology and its founder, Michael Altman! They talk all about the differences of a cult and a religion, the psychology of religion, and the differences of unity and uniformity! . Does God desire unity or u…
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Welcome to The Greater Guild's Sunday service! Today, Pastor Brandon dives deep into the question: "Why Don’t I Feel Like Enough?" This message is part of our ongoing sermon series "Almost True," where we explore the subtle yet dangerous half-truths we often encounter. In this sermon, Pastor Brandon confronts the uncomfortable reality that while we…
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Continuing our series, All Reading Counts, promoting literacy of every kind - Christian Ashley, Elizabeth (Pangalangan) Clyde, and TJ Blackwell discuss the Manga series, "Astra Lost in Space"! Remember any proceeds from donations or merch purchased related to this series will be donated to our local libraries! . Is Astra Lost in Space done? Is Astr…
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Season 2 of Rings of Power shows us a flashback of a moment in the history of Middle-earth during which Sauron seemed to be defeated and eradicated for good. Only to emerge again in another form at another time and place. We may get discouraged to see how humanity falls for the temptation of evil time and again. But Tolkien teaches us an important …
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Back with our Religions in our Fandoms annual theme of 2024, Will Rose, Tripp Fuller, and James Demmel discuss religions of the force in the Star Wars universe! How can Star Wars and the themes of religion in these films and tv shows help us better think of how we do religion in our own contexts?! . Is there any religion in Star Wars? What are the …
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How Game Stores Can Change Lives and Build Community In today's episode of the Manaverse Podcast, I dive deep into a topic that's been on my mind a lot lately: the growing loneliness and division many of us are experiencing in the modern world. With nearly a third of adults in the U.S. feeling lonely on a regular basis and our society becoming more…
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Back with an extra special episode, Matthew Winter and Christian Ashley discuss the Jim Henson classic, The Dark Crystal! They discuss the lore and morals of the film from a Christian world view! . Is The Dark Crystal a kids movie? Is The Dark Crystal scary? What is the furry creature in The Dark Crystal? Should I watch The Dark Crystal movie first…
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We are discussing the Ghibli Film, "Spirited Away", with Christian Ashley, Elizabeth Pang Clyde, Barbara Erdely, TJ Blackwell, and special guest - Herbie Ramsey! We will be discussing this film and the themes therein! . What's the meaning behind Spirited Away? Why is Spirited Away famous? What is the main plot of Spirited Away? Is Spirited Away a r…
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Amidst the Democratic National Convention in the United States, we are talking about the politics of South Park and Godzilla in a special "What if... ?" and "Primarily Political" episode! Christian Ashley and TJ Blackwell are joined by Nick Polk of the Tolkien Pop sub stack to answer the question of what would happen if Godzilla attacked South Park…
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Here with a special one-off episode, Kevin Schaeffer, Christian Ashley, and Will Rose review "My Adventures with Superman" and "Batman: Caped Crusader"! The guys talk about the shows in full and how much they love these depictions of the characters, Batman and Superman! . Who is voicing Batman in Caped Crusaders? Who is making Batman the caped Crus…
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In this episode of The Break, I talk about the supposed cancellation of Star Wars: The Acolyte and about its implications for the future of the franchise in a radically changed media landscape. I also share my thoughts about a ground-breaking iPhone accessory that was launched on Kickstarter by Lexar. Check out my new landing page for my Storytelli…
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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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Continuing our series, Primarily Political, continues with TJ Blackwell and Matthew Winter discussing the politics of Hyrule! They discuss their relationship with the Zelda videogame series, who rules the lands, how the different races interact, and the philosophy of the Triforce! . Why is it called Zelda and not Link? How old is Princess Zelda? Wh…
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D23 gave us more information about what to expect from Disney when it comes to Star Wars, but not as much as I hoped. Skeleton Crew may bring an essential element back to the franchise. I'm wrapping up the UK series 'Life on Mars', I am almost done building the LEGO Ghostbusters Fire Station and I share my thoughts about Donald Miller's book 'Hero …
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Originally recorded in person, with & for our patrons, Will Rose, Elizabeth Clyde, Joshua Noel, and Christian Ashley discuss whether or not it is possible to catch on film evidence of terrestrials or supernatural entities. We discuss why we care about life on other planets or life beyond our own. . Do terrestrials have moons? What does being supern…
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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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Originally recorded in person, with & for our patrons, Will Rose, Elizabeth Clyde, Joshua Noel, and Christian Ashley discuss how they define fantasy, why it is important, the complex relationship Christians have with the genre, and which fantasy stories are our favorites across all media! . What is a fantasy meaning? What is the definition of a fan…
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During my break, I look ahead at Disney's D23 Fan Event this week. Will there be new Star Wars announcements? Also in this episode: Daisy Ridley opens up about being diagnosed with Graves' disease Rings of Power season 2 will include an appearance of Tom Bombadil Pope Francis writes a letter about the importance of reading poetry and fiction Retro …
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This interview that you’re about to hear with Scott Church is fascinating. Scott is the owner of Category One Games, an online only store he started way back in the mists of time, also known as 2004. A 20 year old online only store is interesting enough, but Category One Games specializes in dead TCG’s. Games that have been written off and dumped i…
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Back with another episode of Whats News, Joshua Noel and Will Rose are joined by guests, Nick Polk (of "Tolkien Pop") and Taylor Thomas (of "Tillich Today"), to discuss The Boys season 4, Deadpool and Wolverine, and the Doctor Doom announcement at San Diego ComicCon 2024! . What violence is in The Boys? Is season 4 of The Boys good? What causes vio…
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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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Back with our series on My Hero Academia, Christian Ashley and Elizabeth (Pangalangan) Clyde discuss the provisional hero exam! They go over their favorite parts, favorite characters, and what it means to become a hero! . How strong is Gang Orca? Is Gang Orca a pro hero? Why is Gang Orca called Gang Orca? What is a provisional hero license? Who doe…
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Disney has given us a first look at their upcoming live TV series 'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew'. I share my initial thoughts. I also talk about the TV series 'Life on Mars', I discuss the early reviews of the game 'Star Wars: Outlaws', and I talk about the upcoming Castlefest Fantasy Fair this weekend. Join my new community that replaces this Patreon …
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Continuing our Disney Eras series, Joshua Noel, Christian Ashley, and TJ Blackwell discuss the animated film, Treasure Planet! This is the third film we have reviewed from the Post-Renaissance film. We discuss the unique use of technology and art in this movie, as well as the themes around family and mentors! . Did Treasure Planet flop? What Disney…
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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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In this episode of my podcast The Break I sit down for lunch and coffee in the center of Leicester as I review the classic Doctor Who episode "Planet of the Daleks", the anime series Demon Slayer and the future of the story of The Acolyte. I share my thoughts on the importance of rest even in times of high pressure. I talk about my experience playi…
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Finishing up our Drive-In Through the Decades series, Will Rose and Kevin Schaeffer discuss the 2021 film, "The Suicide Squad"! They discuss what they love about the film, the drama around James Gunn, and the state of comicbook movies in the 2020s! . Why did The Suicide Squad flop? Why is Suicide Squad 2 not called? Is Suicide Squad 2021 a sequel o…
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It's time to get a little personal as Joshua Noel is joined by awesome guests, Fr Jonathan Resmini and Brandon Knight! We discuss the parts of "How I Met Your Mother" that are most relatable to our own lives! We discuss personal stories and emotional moments where we have turned to this SitCom for comfort or to help us process our own lives! . Who …
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We're back with another what's news episode where Will Rose, Christian Ashley, and John Erdely give their reviews of The Acolyte season 1! . What is The Acolyte supposed to be about? Who is the sith in acolyte? Will Yoda appear in The Acolyte? Is Darth Plagueis in acolyte? We discuss all this and more in this one! Join in the conversation with us o…
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During my coffee break, I review the first season of The Acolyte now that the series has wrapped; I talk about some of the books I read this week and I talk about the risk of seeing modern day events as fulfillments of Biblical prophesies or as signs of Divine intervention. Go to fatherroderick.com/storytelling to learn how you can get early access…
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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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We continue our Drive-In Through the Decades in the 2010's! This time Christian Ashley, Matthew Winter, and John Erdely stop in the 2010's to discuss the 2013 film, "Pacific Rim"! . What was Pacific Rim based on? Why is Charlie Hunnam not in Pacific Rim 2? How many movies does Pacific Rim have? Where did the aliens come from in Pacific Rim? Where d…
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We are reviewing both the comicbooks and the film of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen in this special two-part episode with Will Rose, Joshua Noel, and TJ Blackwell! We will discuss the differences in the presentations of this story, why people should care about these characters, and more! . How many League of Extraordinary Gentlemen comics ar…
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We are back with another entry in our Disney Eras series! This time Joshua Noel and TJ Blackwell discuss our second post-renaissance Disney era film, "Brother Bear"! . What was the point of Brother Bear? What ethnicity was Brother Bear? Is Brother Bear based in Alaska? What is the moral of the story of Brother Bear? Why did they change Kenai in Bro…
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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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Continuing our Drive-In Through the Decades, Elizabeth (Pang) Clyde, TJ Blackwell, and Barbara Erdely stop in the 2000's to discuss the 2007 film, "Surf's Up"! . What is surfs up a parody of? What true story is surfs up based on? Who is Big Z based off of in Surfs Up? Does Tank Evans have heterochromia? Is Pen Gu Island real? Is surf's Up based on …
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NOVELETTES COUNT! Back with another All Reading Counts, Christian Ashley, TJ Blackwell, and Kevin Schaeffer discuss the novelette, "The Fall of the House of Usher", by Edgar Allen Poe! We review this story, compare it to the tv series, and discuss the themes of both! . What is The Fall of the House of Usher mainly about? What is the deeper meaning …
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Johnny Cash released a new album?! That's right your favorite Church unity podcast is finally talking about the man in black! Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell are joined by special guest, Nick Polk of Tolkien Pop, to discuss "Songwriter" by Johnny Cash and other post-mortem released works (including a couple in the Bible)! We discuss th…
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Back with another What's News episode, Christian Ashley and Andy Walsh discuss My Adventures with Superman, 3 Body Problem, House of the Dragon, and Sweet Tooth! They will talk all about what they love and struggle with concerning these IPs and some of the messaging of these shows throughout! . Is Sweet Tooth getting a season 3? What is the series …
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