Nerds At Church connects faith with all things nerdery! A new way to connect to scripture, your faith, your life, and the world.
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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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Bubba is a founding partner of Love Thy Nerd, a ministry that attends comic and gaming conventions to minister to nerd culture. Bubba and his wife, Anna, bring a show that combines their Church Cred and the Nerd Cred to show you just how well these two ways of life come together.
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Horror Nerds at Church is a ridiculously queer podcast about theology and horror movies. Hosted by Pace Warfield-May and Rev. Emily E. Ewing.
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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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Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) and special guest Pace Warfield (they or none) to dive into Superman and more for episode 1 in our Nerds At Church season of Superheroes! Find Pace on FB and on Bluesky! The scripture we refer to for this episode can be found here. The biblical hero, Ruth, comes up in the Revised Common Lec…
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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 Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) to dive into Season 5: Superhero Spectacular, and all that we've got in store for you! We'll be releasing on Wednesdays here and wherever you catch your podcasts! Dig into our grounding scripture for this season here. Tune into our caption and stimming YouTube versions of the whole season. …
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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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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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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Suzannah Porter (she/'her) to talk about all things Alien, Predtaor, AI and androids, and so much more. Find out how to make your own Predator's Blood cocktail by checking out this TikTok: https://shorturl.at/fCzuA Follow us on socials: Twitter and Bluesky: HNACPod Insta, YouTube and Facebook: Ho…
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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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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Slicer extraordinaire Suzannah Porter (she/her) to talk all things Star Wars movies. We rank the films and tv shows we've covered, trace our favorite characters throughout the franchise, and, if you stick around to the end, we share what movies are next for our upcoming Witch Season. Check out Pa…
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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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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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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) travel to Paradise… and then lost Paradise (see what we did there?) as they cover Alien: Covenant. We dive super deep this time, talking about gnostic cosmology, covenantal theology, and Pace's Ace Thoughts. Media referenced: -Nerds At Church episode on Covenants -Star Wars: The Living Force by John Jackson Mi…
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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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Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) follow the hidden path of the Sith to the planet Exegol as they discuss the final film of the Skywalker saga: Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker. They talk about ancestors, comp-hetting, and so much more. CW: racism and genocide mentions in the deep diveMedia referenced in this episode: -Star Wars Epi…
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Episode 94 | Nerd Culture Etymology
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The Church Nerds wrap up season 7 with a look at the way nerd culture words and church culture terms have become common vernacular. ★ Support this podcast ★By Bubba & Anna
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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) board the Prometheus on a journey to meet God. Along the way they talk about the 2012 film coincidentally called Prometheus, aliens, and the motives of the android ai David. Also, Pace talks about their obsession with long-term nuclear waste disposal signs. CW: racism, sexual assault, sexism, and abortion, all…
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Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi (2017)
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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Brooke McLain (she/her) on a journey to Ahch-To, Canto Bite, and beyond as we discuss the film Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi. We talk about the art of failure, hero worship, and the nature of hope. Also, is this the best Star Wars movie? -Nerds at Church's Pentecost episode on the Holy Sp…
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In this episode, the Church Nerds take a look at recent celebrities who've announced their conversion to Christianity, and examine how Church Culture responds to these events. ★ Support this podcast ★By Bubba & Anna
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Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007)
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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) visit the small "midwestern" town of Gunnison, Colorado to witness the epic battle between the Predalien and the Predator. We talk about hospitals, requiems, and the military industrial complex. Also, where can we find some of that dissolving blue glue? Media referenced: -Stefanie Kaylor's Zine article -The Re…
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Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015)
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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) decide the garbage will do and jump into the Millennium Falcon to talk about Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. We talk about requels, the religion of the First Order, and fear as politics. Media referenced: -Nerds at Church's episode about male astronomers, including Neil DeGrasse Tyson -Nerds at Churc…
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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) visit Antarctica where all you need is a light jacket to talk about the film Alien vs Predator. We talk about how the real villain is capitalism, the religion and ritual of the predators, and the racism of the "aliens built the pyramids" theory. Who are you rooting for? Media referenced: -HNAC's first guest ap…
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Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (2005)
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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) visit ithe Galactic Senate on Coruscant just in time to watch the republic fall with thunderous applause as they cover Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. We get into misogyny, tragedy, and horror. Also, is this the beginning of R2-D2 and C-3P0's love affair? CW: discussions of misogyny, disability, an…
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Alien Resurrection (1997) with Jeremy Cobb
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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Jeremy Cobb of the 3 Black Halflings Podcast as they travel aboard the interstellar military frigate and battle toxic masculinities and human-Xenomorph hybrids, covering the film Alien Resurrection. We talk about motherhood, resurrection, cloning, and so much more. CW: discussion of sexism, racis…
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Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) to dive into books for our final episode in our Nerds At Church season of Epiphany! The scripture we refer to for this episode can be found here. We talked about all of our episodes this season, which you can find wherever you catch your podcasts! You can find the vast majority of the books…
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Episode 92 | How To Make a Superhero
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Look, up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a new episode of Church Nerds, where Bubba & Anna discuss what makes up a hero - both as we understand them in comics and in real life - as well as why we are obsessed with superheroes and how they resonate with us. ★ Support this podcast ★By Bubba & Anna
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Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones (2002)
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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) travel to Kamino to discover the clone army, made in secret! We talk about who we would marry, boink, and unalive, Padme's fleeting moments of clarity, the large polycule web of relationships around Anakin and Obi-Wan, and get into some theological discussions around cloning. CW: Discussions of sexism, murder,…
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Episode 91 | Arcades & Christian Consumerism
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Nothing quite like a fist full of tickets when you're a child at an arcade, spending $40 in quarters so you can trade your tickets for something from Dollar Tree that won't last the drive home. But as we grow up, are we still chasing prizes? In ministry or simply living as a Christian, are we constantly expecting something back? The Church Nerds ar…
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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) track down the special edition of Alien 3 to watch the Assembly Cut--almost an entirely different film than the theatrical version. You do not need to watch the Assembly Cut to follow along, we talk about the differences between the two versions. We get into nihilism, religion in times of trial and death, and …
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Season 4 Episode 10: Space Programs
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Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) and special guest Rev. Kristin Rice (she/they) (pupper parent to Blessing) to dive into space programs for episode 10 in our Nerds At Church season of Epiphany! The scripture we refer to for this episode can be found here. Kay mentioned this interview with Richard Feynman, the brother of as…
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Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) strap into our N-1 Starfighters to confront the trade federation as we cover Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace. We talk about duality, pod racing, and whatever the hell midiclorians are supposed to be. CW: discussion of racism and sexism as related to the films Media referenced: -Nerds at Church episode …
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Season 4 Episode 9: Space Travel in Pop Culture
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Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) and special guest Jeremy Cobb (he/him) of Three Black Halflings to dive into space travel in pop culture for episode 9 in our Nerds At Church season of Epiphany! The scripture we refer to for this episode can be found here. We mentioned episode 5 of this season on astrophysics with Dr. Kati…
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The Church Nerds take a look at how media is influencing adolescents today compared to when they were children. Parenting, screen time, content limits, and more are on the table today on the show. ★ Support this podcast ★By Bubba & Anna
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Alien 3 (1992-Theatrical) with Mae Forrest Barnes
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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Mae Forrest Barnes (she/her) to talk about Alien 3. We get into Ripley's butch shaved head, the religion of the inmates, and the absolute nihilism of this film. CN: conversation about the carceral system and mental health Support us on Patreon! Buy some merch! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, an…
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Season 4 Episode 8: Geography & Celestial Navigation
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Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) to dive into geography and celestial navigation for episode 8 in our Nerds At Church season of Epiphany! The scripture we refer to for this episode can be found here. Learn more about Dark Sky places from DarkSky International. The Smithsonian has a great site focusing on mostly European ti…
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Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (1983)
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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) race speeders through the trees as we examine Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. We talk about temptation, clerics, and love. Media referenced in the episode: Lent 4 Nerds at Church Podcast Episode Star Wars: Return of the Jedi by James Kahn On Writing by Stephen King The Writing Life by Annie Dillard B…
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Season 4 Episode 7: Male Astronomers
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Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) to dive into male astronomers for episode 7 in our Nerds At Church season of Epiphany! The scripture we refer to for this episode can be found here. We mentioned last week’s episode on Astronomers. We mentioned our episode on the Solar System (#TeamPluto). We mentioned our episode on Astrop…
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Episode 89 | Rhythm (Season 7 Premiere)
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The Church Nerds return, starting a new rhythm for the show. And what better topic than rhythm itself. Bubba & Anna look at video games that follow a daytime/nighttime rhythm or make aspects of the game limited time offerings, and the FOMO games like that can cause. Then, we look at how church's do the same thing with their events calendars. How ca…
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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) jump into our power work loaders to tackle the sci-fi action horror combo film Aliens (1986). We talk about Ripley's awesome hair cut, the themes of motherhood and religion, and just what is up with all the capitalism in space? CW: discussion of sexism, body horror, and anti-choice as related to the film Media…
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Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) to dive into astronomers for episode 6 in our Nerds At Church season of Epiphany! The scripture we refer to for this episode can be found here. We mentioned last week’s episode on Astronomy with Katie Mack. Check out the Museum of the Bible exhibit on Scripture and Science. We always love t…
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Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) with Rev. Beth Wartick
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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Rev. Beth Wartick (she/her) to talk about The Empire Strikes Back. How weird is that kiss in the beginning? What does this film teach us about disability? And is this perhaps the best Star Wars film of all time? CW: discussions around disability, sexism, and incest as related to the film Media re…
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Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) and special guest Dr. Katie Mack (she) to dive into astrophysics for episode 5 in our Nerds At Church season of Epiphany! The scripture we refer to for this episode (plus Isaiah including the missing parts) can be found here. We mentioned our Cosmology episode from this season. We mentioned…
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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) continue their trek through space by watching the all-time horror sci-fi classic Alien. We talk about cats in space, the phallic design of the xenomorph, and the horrors of capitalism. Also, is Alien the first slasher in space? CW: discussions around sex organs, human sexuality, and sexism Media referenced in …
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Season 4 Episode 4: Our Solar System
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Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) to dive into our solar system for episode 4 in our Nerds At Church season of Epiphany! The scripture we refer to for this episode can be found here. We mentioned our Astrology episode with Emily Ann Garcia. There’s lots of great info and links on NASA’s website. Emily mentioned Stefanie’s Z…
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Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) and special guest Emily Ann Garcia (they/she) to dive into astrology for episode 3 in our Nerds At Church season of Epiphany! The scripture we refer to for this episode can be found here. We talked about Genesis 1, which we mentioned in the first episode of this season. Find your star chart…
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Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977) with Irreverent Bible Talk Podcast
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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Jennie and Josh of the Irreverent Bible Talk Podcast! We get into the religion of the Jedi, the sheer amount of sexism in space, adn why R2-D2 is the best character. Also, is this movie gay enough for Pace? CW: casual sanist language and conversations about sexism Media referenced: -Sabbath Sips …
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Book Club: From a Certain Point of View The Empire Strikes Back (2020)
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Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) take on the second collection of short stories in the Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View series: The Empire Strikes Back! We talk about the book in general before taking a deep dive into "Hunger" by Mark Oshira, "The Dragonsnake Saves R2" by Katie Cook, "There is Always Another" by Mackenzi Lee, "Faith in…
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Season 4 Episode 2: Magi & Zoroastrianism
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Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) to dive into the Magi and Zoroastrianism for episode 2 in our Nerds At Church season of Epiphany! The scripture we refer to for this episode can be found here. For more on the Feast of the Holy Innocents, check out last season’s episode with Rev. Colette Broady Grund. For more on the magi g…
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