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Two theologians walk into a bar... No, seriously: This podcast is about the real world of politics and current events, seen through the lens of Catholic teaching and spirituality. Your hosts, Fr. Dan Horan and David Dault, bring you a mix of perspectives, from Abbey Road to Metaphysical Graffiti. Dan is a Franciscan friar and Catholic priest. David is a radio producer and Catholic convert. They both have doctorates in theology. It is the best possible kind of nerdy.
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The Sci-Fi Christian

Ben De Bono and Matt Anderson

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We see The Sci-Fi Christian, in all its iterations, as being about the collision between faith and nerdom. We believe that good genre fiction is about more than just entertainment. We seek to engage with the themes and philosophies behind our favorite stories, wrestling with the big ideas within speculative fiction. We’re unabashedly nerdy and unabashedly Christian. Even if your faith background differs from ours, we look forward to interacting with you at The Sci-Fi Christian!
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On the Christian Nerds Unite podcast, we dive deep into our nerdy fandoms and look at them through the lens of our faith by chatting with Christian content creators and experts who love comics, science, video games, media, sci-fi, and fantasy. Discovering how their faith shapes their creative work and their lives.
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Nerdy Folks Podcast

Matthew Seipel-Anderson

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A conversation about the nerdy things we love and the things that matter most. If you love sci-fi, fantasy, comics, the MCU, the DCU, Star Wars and Star Trek, you'll probably like this show.
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How should Christian nerds navigate living in the secular world, and be a light in the darkness, while nerding out on all types of TTRPGs/ fandoms pop culture has to offer? Join me, Mary Howell, with various guests as I cover different types of fandoms through the lens of the gospel. Whether you're looking for a Christian podcast to hear the latest nerd/geeky news or want to see how you can share your faith in your nerdy circle, this is the podcast for you! A little bit about me, I am a Chri ...
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It's been said that people don't want to know: 1) how sausages are made, 2) how bibles are translated. In this podcast we bravely talk about the latter, go deep into biblical studies, and seek to treasure and understand the Bible together. It's for people who want to get nerdy about Scripture and for those who want to understand how their translations came to be. Everything from history to Hebrew, we're on a quest to learn more and make beautiful translations of God's Word. We believe the Bi ...
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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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Love Thy Nerd

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A bi-weekly focus on Love Thy Nerd featuring interviews with staff, volunteers, and missionaries, sharing what's going on in the ministry, as well as chatting about what nerdy things they're enjoying lately.
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Religionish

D. Ashley Campbell

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Religionish is a nerdy podcast about everything religion...ish. The show uses interviews and reflective narration, with a smidge of sarcasm, to illustrate how religion is everywhere from politics and pop culture to feasting and friendships. Soon you’ll see how everything is a little bit religion…ish. Join your host Ashley Campbell and become a #ReligionNerd.
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Average Smart Guys is a wholesome podcast that discusses movies, video games, religion, philosophy, and more. Ben and Thomas are simply two Christian nerds that live out their faith the best they can and love all things nerdy.
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Error 204

Luke Denner & Mark Fromme

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Error 204 is a podcast covering Theology from a reformed perspective and genuinely nerdy topics. We promise we have no content that you won't love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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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Welcome to The Hyperbolic BurgerMilk Lounge Re:POP, a combination & collection of everything MOVIES, TV, TECH & POP ENTERTAINMENT in the UNIVERSE, and the Lounge is our void in spacetime to sit around and talk about it all. Kick back, tune your frequency and vibrate into the Lounge with: Host- Duuglay and Co-Host- Christian Dilorean ***Video Version via: Youtube & Twitch*** *Twitch.tv/HyperbolicBurgerMilk *Twitter: @HyperBurgerMilk *Youtube: HyperBolic BurgerMilk Lounge Re:POP
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Ron has lived his entire adult life as a black man in a white world. In 2016 he had both a crisis of his Christian faith as well as a racial identity crisis (you can guess why). Since then he’s been on a journey to reconnect with his blackness in a way he never has before. Joining him will be his Black BFFs and the “Bow & Dre” to his “Junior,” JD and Yolanda T. Cochran. Every episode they’ll discuss issues of race and religion, politics and pop culture. Shade will be thrown. Jokes will be ma ...
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When the clutter, motherhood, relationships, and life seem too overwhelming. When you have resentment and frustration every day – this is a sign you have been living on auto-pilot- letting life happen to you instead of living it ON PURPOSE. I’ve been there. Three kids under 4 and I decided to declutter my home and realized I was living my whole life on autopilot. I wanted more. I wanted to take action, be more present, have more fun! Enjoy my kids! I’m Shawna, You might know me as your Nerdy ...
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Keeping It 101: A Killjoy's Introduction to Religion Podcast

Profs. Ilyse Morgenstein Fuerst and Megan Goodwin

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Keeping it 101 is the podcast that helps our nerdy listeners make sense of religion. Why religion? Well, if you read the news, have a body, exist in public, or think about race, gender, class, ability, or sexuality, you likely also think about religion — even if you don’t know it yet. Let us show you why religion is both a lot more important and a little easier to understand than you might think. Put us in your earholes and let us show you why religion isn’t done with you — even if you’re do ...
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Thanos to Theos

Mike McGarry, Kevin Yi, Clark Fobes, Rooted Ministry

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Thanos to Theos is a podcast for youth and student workers committed to reaching teenagers with the Gospel, featuring conversations ranging from comics and culture to theology and ministry. Join us as we discuss our efforts to contextualize the gospel and sound doctrine to youth culture and family lives of our students. Thanos to Theos is hosted by Clark Fobes, Mike McGarry and Kevin Yi. The podcast is a part of the Rooted Family of Podcasts.
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Ted and Tanner Do a Podcast

Ted and Tanner Do a Podcast

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Ted and Tanner are two friends who have had experience with writing books, running churches, and eating tacos. They are less experienced but do love sports, TV, and music. This podcast will bring you into their conversations around faith, life, and creativity in the real world.
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Bo wants to talk to Tripp about the current state of Science and Religion as an academic field. What are the current trends in research, and what kinds of debates emerge when you move beyond the conflict narrative? Where's the line between science and metaphysics? How does this impact thinking science-informed theology? WATCH this conversation on Y…
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Send us a text Join Mary and Pastor Mike Lee as they discuss the MCU and how we respond to tough questions about Deadpool, Agatha Harkness, etc. within Marvel as Christians. Also, listen to Mary talk about Dragon Con 2024 this past weekend! This and more on this episode of the Nerds & Jesus podcast! Nerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesus Produ…
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Heidi, Dan, and David kick off season 15 with a look back at summer politics - from the shakeup in the Democratic presidential ticket, to the Republican and Democratic conventions, and some earth-shaking Supreme Court decisions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Sandburg Media
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Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast we are joined by Simon Amadeus Pillario of the Word for Word Bible Comic and Paul Snuggs game designer as we discuss their new game. The Great Commission Strategic Card Game. Plus scripture and nerdy news. Support The Great Commission Strategic Card Game Follow the Word For…
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Hear ye! Hear ye! It is time for the Battle Bracket! We work through a violent thought-experiment asking the question, “who would be the victor in a combat tournament between sixteen selected heroes from the Sword & Sorcery / Heroic Fantasy series we’ve read over the past year?” The challengers are: Sir Able - Gene Wolfe’s Wizard Knight Conan - Rob…
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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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An important decision a translator makes is whether or not to domesticate/contextualize/localize the foreign elements of a text. In this episode, we will discuss the concepts of domestication and foreignization in Bible translation, and explore some of the factors that translators should consider when making this decision. As we’ll see, foreignness…
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Episode 13: Rings of Power Season 2 Official Trailer, The First Sword & Sorcery Story: Lord Dunsany’s “The Fortress Unvanquishable, Save for Sacnoth” In this episode we react to the new “official” trailer for Rings of Power season 2. Then we do a full breakdown and deep dive into Lord Dunsany’s short story The Fortress Unvanquishable, Save for Sacn…
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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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On this episode of Theology Nerd Throwdown, Tripp suggests 7 different ideas about God we should put to rest. Bo puts on his Satan horns and does his best devil’s advocate routine as we unpack the ideas and different ways of nuancing the concepts. WATCH the conversation on YouTube. Find more TNT episodes at www.ProcessThis.Substack.com Check out Bo…
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While Sam is unfortunately absent from this episode, Steven and Daniel met at Smoker’s Abbey in East Nashville to discuss Robert Downey Jr’s return to the MCU as Doctor Doom and then do a deep dive into Schuyler Hernstrom’s magnificent short story The Gift of the Ob-men, originally published in 2016 in Cirsova magazine and later collected in Hernst…
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In this engaging episode of Theology Nerd Throwdown, hosts Tripp and Bo tackle a range of topics, including the concept of prayer, JD Vance being Biblically illiterate, the redefinition of family in the New Testament, and innovative models for community service. They discuss the idea of 'co-passion' ministries and the impact of nostalgia on religio…
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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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Episode 11: JB Jackson & Shagduk In this episode we interview JB Jackson, the author of Shagduk and the upcoming Ursula of Ulm, the second installment in the ongoing five book De re Dordica saga. We discuss his writing style and inspiration for Shagduk. Shagduk is an epistolary novel being written as a journal or diary and we dive deep into what wr…
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Send us a text We are back! We are talking the highlights you missed at San Diego Comic Con this past weekend and we are also reviewing the first chapter of the Chronicles of Narnia: The Horse and His Boy. Hector Miray from Faith & Fandom returns on the pod to review this book with Mary. Check it out! Nerds & Jesus Online Bio.Site/NerdsandJesus Pro…
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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 we discuss authors that we love that we feel either aren't as respected or aren't as widely read as they should be. Steven gets us kicked off with Lloyd Alexander and especially his Chronicles of Prydain series. Steven later talks about his admiration for Glen Cook and the Chronicles of the Black Company and Christopher Buehlman wit…
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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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In this episode we interview Scott Christian Sava and delve into his history with art, design, and scifi/fantasy works, especially in comics. We talk about his affinity for Spider-man and Conan the Barbarian especially and his years spent seeking work at the early Comicons. We cover his work animating video games for the Sega Genesis and Atari arca…
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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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World building is a foundational aspect of fantasy and science fiction and in truth, all fiction. We discuss our preferences in the world, especially examining Tolkien in Lord of the Rings and the Silmarillion, Gene Wolfe in the Book of the New Sun and Wizard Knight, Robert E Howard’s Conan series set in the Hyborian Age, Glen Cook’s The Black Comp…
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The other day I ran across a fascinating article written by a Cambridge PhD student who memorized the entire book of Job in Hebrew as part of her dissertation research. The article was entitled Learning to love: The surprising joy of memorising Job, and after reading it I knew I wanted to learn more about the process and the insights she gleaned fr…
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Can books be too short or long? Or is pacing more important than pages? In this episode we discuss the importance and our preference for story length and focus. Is there a right answer? Listen to find out. Then, we draft a Lord of the Rings-style Fellowship, using a maximum of two characters from the Sword & Sorcery–Heroic Fantasy series that we ar…
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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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On this episode of our series on the Acolyte, Matt and Katie discuss episodes 5 and 6, which were shocking, tense and full of ominous foreboding. Were there romantic undertones in episode 6? Is dating someone aspiring to be a sith lord a good idea? Listen and find out! We also share some new new for Amazon's Rings of Power with premiers on August 2…
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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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"Accuracy is often thought to be the main criterion for good translation, but acceptability is just as important." Drew Maust is a translation consultant and one of the editors of the SIL Journal of Translation. He kindly agreed to read and share a recent article of his on this podcast. A big thanks to Drew for taking the time to record his insight…
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Fantasy and Sci-fi for the most part are a series of interlinking tropes and overtures that combine and interplay to make an unique whole. In this episode we discuss those tropes that move us and exicte us each time they present themselves. We also dive into those that have us rolling our eyes when they appear. Thanks again to our wonderful sponsor…
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