The Christian Geek Central Podcast

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) It’s a Monster Hunter Wild’s Focused episode (with Daredevil: Born Again & Mickey 17 reviews, too!) A special “Geek Week” segment focuses entirely on thoughts and reactions after playing 30 hrs of Monster Hunter Wilds, and in the lead-up to that, Paeter talks about how the game can point us to some truths that are vital to our daily life as Christians! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:10 Mickey 17 Review 00:20:33 CGC & Christian Geek News (Above the Circle of Earth by E. Stephen Burnett) 00:27:19 Daredevil: Born Again Premiere Review 01:00:23 The “Theology” Of Monster Hunter Wilds (Biblical Reflections) 01:17:58 Listener/Viewer Feedback, Questions & Comments (Why Is Monster Hunter Wilds Coverage Just Hunters Running In Circles? Given Hell, Isn’t God’s Love Actually Conditional?) Paeter's Geek Week 01:26:58 VIDEO GAMES- Monster Hunter Wilds(Review after 30 hrs) 02:05:57 On The Next Episode... Support this podcast and e

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the series premiere of House Of David and some thoughts from our 1 Timothy Geek Bible study about how God’s law helps us live healthier and more fulfilled lives! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:44 House Of David Premiere Review 00:25:06 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:28:51 How Good Doctrine Is GOOD For Us! (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 00:45:33 Listener/Viewer Feedback, Questions & Comments (Lack Of Fast Travel In Games: When It Sucks & When It Works!, How Does Paeter Rationalize Playing Fallout New Vegas When It Has Sinful Sexual Elements?) Paeter's Geek Week 01:09:06 MOVIES & SHOWS: Longlegs, 01:17:37 VIDEO GAMES- Pillars Of Eternity 2: Deadfire, Far Cry 5 Arcade, Far Cry 5: Hours Of Darkness, Far Cry 5: Lost On Mars, Far Cry 5: Dead Living Zombies, Neverwinter Nights: Doom Of Icewind Dale, Fighting Hype For Monster Hunter Wilds 01:58:38 On The Next Episode... 02:06:20 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A first-impressions review of Avowed and how it compares to Skyrim, a review of the movie Elevation, and our 1 Timothy Geek Bible study highlights how understanding what God commands is an often over-emphasized part of living the Christian life! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:54 Avowed First Impressions & Theological Reactions 00:29:55 CGC & Christian Geek News (Truth Cursed by Angie Dickinson) 00:34:43 Elevation Review 00:48:17 How God’s Commands Get Over-emphasized (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 01:08:11 Listener/Viewer Feedback, Questions & Comments (Help, my OCD makes me afraid I’m not saved!, Guarding Against Those Who Manipulate Us With Fear,) Paeter's Geek Week 00:59:40 MOVIES & SHOWS: Sonic The Hedgehog Movie Trilogy, Severance Season 1 01:09:43 TABLETOP GAMES: Four Against Darkness 01:14:03 VIDEO GAMES- Marvel’s Avengers, Fallout 4, Pillars Of Eternity 2: Deadfire, 01:28:31 On The Next Episode... 01

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review-heavy episode, including Captain America: Brave New World, and a big movie AND a show from Christian creators: The Gorge and Gabriel And The Guardians! (No Bible Study this week but it should resume on the next episode) AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:23 The Gorge Review 00:13:52 CGC & Christian Geek News (Winter’s Chill by Morgan L. Busse) 00:20:56 Captain America: Brave New World Review 00:39:57 Gabriel And The Guardians Premiere Review 01:08:11 Listener/Viewer Feedback, Questions & Comments (Help, my OCD makes me afraid I’m not saved!, Guarding Against Those Who Manipulate Us With Fear,) Paeter's Geek Week 01:27:26 MOVIES & SHOWS: The Menu 01:35:51 VIDEO GAMES- Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, No Man’s Sky Worlds Part 2 01:52:51 On The Next Episode... 01:54:29 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (I have waited DECADES for DC to do what they have FINALLY done for Aquaman. Now PLEASE let this chang

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the video game “Eternal Strands”, and a geek trait that can help or hinder our local churches as we continue our Geek Bible Study of 1st Timothy! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:54 Eternal Strands Review(First Impressions & Themes) 00:20:14 CGC & Christian Geek News (The Unraveling of Emlyn Dulaine, by Lindsay A. Franklin) 00:25:27 A Geek Trait That Can Help Or Harm The Church (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 00:37:03 Listener/Viewer Feedback, Questions & Comments (Should we warn other Christians to avoid fantasy games if they tempt US to sin individually?, Fantastic Four Trailer Reaction & MCU Hopes) Paeter's Geek Week 00:59:43 TABLETOP GAMES: Four Against Darkness, 01:04:16 MOVIES & SHOWS: Glass {SPOILERS!} 01:11:24 VIDEO GAMES- Neverwinter Nights, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla 01:27:03 On The Next Episode... 01:31:12 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (In the midst of the usual comic book

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the new HeroQuest board game base set, “HeroQuest: First Light”, and a red flag of false teaching or signs we might be geeking out in our Bibles the WRONG way as we continue our Geek Bible Study of 1st Timothy! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:57 HeroQuest: First Light Review 00:22:31 CGC & Christian Geek News (A Hedge Of Fire, by Matthew Musgrave ) 00:41:41 False Teaching & Harmful Bible Study Detours (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 00:56:31 Listener/Viewer Feedback, Questions & Comments (The House Of David Biblical Series on Prime, Using AI For Bible Study?) Paeter's Geek Week 01:15:43 MOVIES & SHOWS: X-Files Season 1 “Miracle Man” & Modern Healings, 01:32:14 VIDEO GAMES- Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, God Eater 3, No Man’s Sky Worlds Part 2, Neverwinter Nights, 01:46:46 On The Next Episode... 01:49:35 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (Martian Manhunter is keeping a dangerous secr

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of the indie Christian(-ish) video game Sainthood and a strong foundation we can stand on in challenging and uncertain situations as we begin our Geek Bible Study of 1st Timothy!AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:04:34 Sainthood Review00:22:31 CGC & Christian Geek News (The Crier Stone by Lyndsey Lewellen)00:23:55 A Foundation For Uncertain & Difficult Times (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study)00:48:06 Listener/Viewer Feedback, Questions & Comments (Is intense discipline from fathers "toxic"?)Paeter's Geek Week01:00:14 MOVIES & SHOWS: Return To Oz 01:07:31 BOOKS: The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz01:14:19 TABLETOP GAMES: Mage Knight Board Game, Four Against Darkness01:26:56 VIDEO GAMES- Conan Exiles, Dragon Age:Inquisition, Path Of Exile 2, Spider-man 2, Monster Hunter Rise01:55:07 On The Next Episode...01:57:12 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (Pretty much every comic I read this week fell flat for me. In fact, I honestly did not want to share my thoughts about them at all

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of Wolf Man and a look in Philemon at how we can not just be heard when correcting or confronting those in sin, but how we can actually be persuasive, effective and win them over!AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:04:03 Wolf Man Review00:18:29 CGC & Christian Geek News00:20:47 Being Effective And Loving When We "Call Out" Sin (Philemon Geek Bible Study)00:32:27 Listener/Viewer Feedback, Questions & Comments (Why didn't Paeter call out the degeneracy of a gay relationship in comics this week?)00:39:27 Paeter's Geek WeekMOVIES & SHOWS: Fringe Season 1VIDEO GAMES- Conan Exiles00:50:09 On The Next Episode...00:54:19 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (A GREAT new Batman villain, some complex/strange moralizing and love is defined in a surprisingly BIBLICAL way!)Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions <a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/christiangeekcentral" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate"

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of The Damned, reactions to Squid Game Season 2, and some thoughts from Psalm 90 to help us set goals and make life changes with the perspective God wants us to have.AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:08:08 The Damned Review00:18:03 CGC & Christian Geek News00:23:08 Life Change Done Right (Psalm 90)00:45:13 Listener/Viewer Feedback, Questions & Comments (What is living "in the flesh" vs "in the Spirit"?, Do I have to forgive EVERYONE?)Paeter's Geek Week01:14:50 COMICS: Batgirl (Cassandra Cain 2000's Series)01:20:28 MOVIES & SHOWS: Wonder Woman 1984, Rifftrax, Twilight, Squid Game Season 2, Superman & Lois Pilot, Wicked, Unbreakable, Split,02:12:08 VIDEO GAMES- Parasite Eve, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, Path Of Exile 2, Gotham Knights, I Am Setsuna, Conan Exiles02:50:47 On The Next Episode...02:53:35 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (We've got three weeks of comics to catch up on, including the DCU MMA fight of the century, the moral fall of Jim Gordon, w

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)Paeter reflects on his favorite (and some not so favorite) peices of geek entertainment enjoyed in 2024, whether they were published then or before! PLUS, a few personal reflections on the ups and downs of CGC content creation and personal life.00:00:30 Intro00:02:46 Movies00:26:52 TV Shows01:07:39 Video Games02:09:23 DC Comics02:43:06 Personal Reflections On CGC Ministry & Life in 202403:21:15 On The Next Episode...Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions <a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/christiangeekcentral" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="//feedburner.google.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/christiangeekcentral" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a><a href="http://subscribeonandroid.com/feeds.podcastmirro

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)In a brief departure from the show's normal format, I gather together Bible studies I've previously published for a deep-dive exploration of some of the Bible's perspective and instructions as it pertains to dark emotions like sadness and anxiety. With a focus on Philippians 4:4-9, and incorporating other relevant passages in scripture, we'll look at what the Bible prescribes to help Geeks have fulfilling lives even in seasons of depression, and healthier thought-lives and emotions all year long!00:00:30 Intro00:05:32 Finding Purpose In The Slog Of Life00:19:29 Living With Sadness: The Limitations Of Jesus00:33:09 Philippians 4:4-500:44:38 Philippians 4:6-701:05:44 Philippians 4:8, Part 101:19:48 Philippians 4:8, Part 201:33:32 Philippians 4:8, Part 301:42:48 Philippians 4:8, Part 401:51:00 Philippians 4:8, Part 501:58:59 Philippians 4:9Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions <a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/christiangeek

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)An in-depth reaction to the Superman Teaser Trailer, including Paeter's exploration of the core themes embedded in Superman's concept. Then some thoughts about how even secular Christmas nostalgia can be deeply, biblically meaningful if we see it for what it REALLY is!AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:04:07 Superman Teaser Trailer In-Depth ReactionWatch Trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhUht6vAsMY01:17:03 CGC & Christian Geek News (Off- Grid Till 1/8/25)01:21:24 The Deeper Meaning Behind Secular Christmas NostalgiaPaeter's Geek Week01:28:48 MOVIES & SHOWS: X-Files Christmas Episodes, Batman Returns, 8-Bit Christmas,01:47:05 VIDEO GAMES- Parasite Eve,01:58:31 On The Next Episode...02:03:35 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions [In catching up with the last TWO weeks of releases from DC Comics I'm reminded of the kinds of things I love most about being a DC fan! Reactions to Batman 154, Batgirl 1 (Mother-Daughter Stuff & Our Sinful Tendencies), JSA 1 (Marriage Con

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of the Netflix movie Mary, a review of Red One and some thoughts about the Incarnation of Jesus and how understanding it can help us survive and even thrive in difficult social situations of the Christmas season!AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:04:09 Mary Netflix Movie Review00:22:52 CGC & Christian Geek News (Memoria, by J.J. Fischer)00:30:25 Red One Review00:38:58 Social Difficulties At Christmas (Reflections On The Incarnation)Paeter's Geek Week01:08:13 VIDEO GAMES- Parasite Eve, 01:27:04 The Game Awards 2024,02:01:28 On The Next Episode...Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions <a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/christiangeekcentral" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="//feedburner.google.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/christiangeekcentral" title="Subscribe to my feed" r

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A DC-Focused week including: A review of the series finale of Superman & Lois combined with a review of the series as a whole, a review of the series premiere for the animated series Creature Commando's, which marks the beginning of director James Gunn's DCU. We also begin a seasonal series of Christmas devotionals, starting with some thoughts about our deep desires for significance by reflecting on scripture and, surprisingly, the lyrics of The Little Drummer Boy.AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:03:49 Superman & Lois Series Finale and Series Review00:28:58 CGC & Christian Geek News (Upcoming CGC Vacation Content Changes, Easy/Inexpensive Christmas Gifts From SBP!, Flight of Fate by Tricia Goyer and Nathan Goyer)00:40:50 Creature Commandos Premiere & James Gunn's DCU01:15:39 The Geek's Longing For Significance (Scriptural Reflections On "The Little Drummer Boy")01:33:06 Listener/Viewer Feedback, Topics & Questions(A Decrease In Utopian Stories?, Questions/Concerns About Pl

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)Paeter's picks for the Top 5 Christmasy Video Games and some thoughts about how forgiveness can make our (Holiday) social situations WAY better!AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:02:59 Top 5 Christmasy Video Games00:15:24 CGC & Christian Geek News (Easy/Inexpensive Christmas Gifts From SBP!)00:20:14 How Forgiving Brings Us & Others Life & Peace (Philemon Geek Bible Study)00:35:52 Listener/Viewer Feedback, Topics & Questions(Can James Gunn's Superman Movie REALLY Be "Serious"?)Paeter's Geek Week00:47:07 TV/MOVIES- 765874 Unification, "Official" Star Trek Short Film00:56:19 VIDEO GAMES- Dragon Quest Builders 201:00:38 On The Next Episode...01:03:47 Essential Issues Weeky: DC Comics Reactions (Although not excited by the "All-In" brand DC comics this week, Batman is wrestling with the value of human life in a VERY interesting way! Reactions to Absolute Wonder Woman 1, Green Arrow 17, Nightwing 119, Superman 19, The Flash 14 & Detective Comics 1090!)CGC Game Save Team Page: http

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of the first episode of Dune: Prophecy and reactions after finally watching Deadpool & Wolverine! PLUS, some thoughts from Psalm 138 about being thankful to God and why it's good for us in difficult circumstances!AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:04:18 Dune: Prophecy Ep 1 Review00:13:52 CGC & Christian Geek News (Warsafe)00:21:13 Deadpool & Wolverine Review00:39:16 Thanking God In Difficult Circumstances (Reflections From Psalm 138)00:59:50 Listener/Viewer Feedback, Topics & Questions(What Paeter thinks of short form social media like tik-tok, X and instagram)Paeter's Geek Week01:09:53 TV/MOVIES- Watchmen Chapter 1,01:30:55 VIDEO GAMES- Dragon Quest Builders 2,01:39:33 On The Next Episode...01:43:46 Essential Issues Weeky: DC Comics Reactions (Dick Grayson is harshly denied justice he has longed for his whole life... and that might be a good thing for us as readers! Reactions to Batman and Robin 14, Wonder Woman 14, Titans 16, Catwoman 69, Nightwing 118)CGC Game Save T

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of the movie Heretic and reactions to the Netflix Docu-series "Investigation Alien" and whether or not Christians should be concerned! And in a RARE exception to reviewing and reacting to geek-genre content, Paeter reacts to the Matt Walsh movies "What Is A Woman" and "Am I Racist?", with some general thoughts about what they get right as well as how they, and politically conservative youtubers, might dangerously lead Christians in the wrong direction.AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:04:13 Heretic Review00:17:12 CGC & Christian Geek News (Shadow Over Kiriath by Karen Hancock, Lethal Kings by Victoria McCombs)00:29:21 Investigation Alien Review01:10:01 Listener/Viewer Feedback, Topics & Questions(OCD Struggles With Sin, Doubting My Salvation)01:36:34 Reactions To "Am I Racist?", "What Is A Woman?" & Matt WalshPaeter's Geek Week02:04:23 MOVIES/TV- The X-Files Season 1, The Silo Season 1, The Silo Season 2 Premiere, Superman & Lois Season 4,02:39:33 VIDEO GAMES- Path Of

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review for the video gaming documentary The Remarkable Life Of Ibelin, thoughts and reactions for the first five hours of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and some truth in Philemon that can help remove anger, stress and a lack of forgiveness from our hearts. AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:05:17 The Remarkable Life Of Ibelin Review00:17:37 CGC & Christian Geek News (Finding Fantasy Reads)00:29:43 Dragon Age: The Veilguard (First Impressions Review)00:49:04 Freedom In Rethinking Those Who Hurt Us (Philemon Geek Bible Study) 01:01:58 Listener/Viewer Feedback, Topics & Questions(Questions, concerns and clarifications regarding Paeter's "Free Grace" Theology)Paeter's Geek Week01:19:19 TV/MOVIES- Arcane01:23:31 VIDEO GAMES- Monster Hunter Wilds Beta, Baldur's Gate 3, Skyrim01:36:03 On The Next Episode...01:38:33 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (DC's "All In" initiative is looking to create new epic stories that can serve as an easy jump-on point for new readers. But its also bri

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review for The Beast Within on Hulu, and first impressions of the "moral dilemmas" of Slay The Princess: The Pristine Cut on Xbox Series X. ALSO, Paeter answers a listener's question, explaining why he believes in "Free Grace Theology" and why its valuable for ALL Christian geeks to believe! AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:02:54 Slay The Princess: The Pristine Cut, First Impressions Review00:21:55 CGC & Christian Geek News (The Time Door by Shannon McDermott, Paeter & Karyne's FREE Fantasy Audiobook, Dragon Age: The Veilguard Playthrough Announcement)00:39:58 The Beast Within Review00:51:06 Free Grace Theology & Why Geeks NEED It!01:27:21 Listener/Viewer Feedback, Topics & Questions(Self-made goals in open world games, Is it "okay" to play games just to "pass the time"?)Paeter's Geek Week02:00:58 TV/MOVIES- Arcadia02:06:27 VIDEO GAMES- Monster Hunter Wilds Beta02:18:47 On The Next Episode...01:35:18 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (It's been a long time since I

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review for Hellboy: The Crooked Man and a Non-Review of Wayfinder on the PS5. ALSO, a look at blood and gore in entertainment from a biblical perspective, given that there are some pretty bloody parts in the Bible!AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:03:01 Hellboy: The Crooked Man Review00:14:26 CGC & Christian Geek News (Game Save For St. Jude's Update, Locket’s Revenge by L. E. Richmond)00:26:30 Wayfinder Reactions (Phoned-In Non-Review) 00:49:35 Blood, Gore & The BiblePaeter's Geek Week01:11:23 TV/MOVIES- A Quiet Place, MADS, Battlestar Galactica Season 1: Act Of Attrition, 01:22:38 VIDEO GAMES- Skyrim w/Mods On PS501:32:57 On The Next Episode...01:35:18 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (DC seems to have missed a BIG opportunity with Jon Kent, and Superman & Zatanna have seemingly different views about what defines people and gives them worth! Which of them is right? I share my thoughts... Reactions to Batman/Superman: World's Finest 31, Wonder Woman 13, Absolute Powe