The Christian Geek Central Podcast

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of the horror movie Daddy's Head, reactions to the first episode of Tomb Raider: The Legend Of Lara Croft, and a list of Paeter's Top 5 Non-Scary Horror video games! Also, some thoughts about how we can make forgiving others easier, meaningful, freeing and fulfilling as we continue our Geek Bible Study of Philemon.AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:05:23 Daddy's Head Review00:17:22 CGC & Christian Geek News (Game Save For St. Judes Update: TIME SENSITIVE! Fathom by Lisa T. Bergren)00:26:00 Top 5 Non-Scary Horror Games 00:50:54 Making Forgiving Easier (Philemon Geek Bible Study)01:04:00 Tomb Raider: The Legend Of Lara Croft Ep. 1 Review01:20:55 Listener/Viewer Feedback/Topics/Questions (How do you feel about the optional "top surgery scars" in the upcoming Dragon Age: Veilguard?, Does scripture prohibit playing as the opposite sex in games?, Paeter Changes His Mind About The Cat In A Quiet Place Day One)Paeter's Geek Week02:16:21 TV/MOVIES- The Yin-Yang Master: Dream Of Eternity, Fr

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of the Season 4 premiere of Superman & Lois, a review of A Quiet Place: Day One. PLUS, as we are in the thick of Halloween season, I thought a REAL, Bible-based look at death would be valuable. So first I'm including an encore presentatin of some biblical thoughts I shared about Death, the Horror genre and the Bible. Then afterward, I am sharing a special interview exploring the hard reality of death and grieving, and how genuine Joy can still be found in Jesus after devestating loss. Don't shy away from this one!AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:05:50 Superman & Lois Season 4 Premiere Review00:23:09 CGC & Christian Geek News (Game Save Fundraising & Crazy Incentives!)00:30:12 A Quiet Place: Day One Review 00:47:56 Horror, Death & The Bible01:13:14 Interview On Death/Grieving (From the Red Mountain Community Church Podcast Ep. 5)Paeter's Geek Week02:21:00 TV/MOVIES- Thanksgiving, Late Night With The Devil, TAKASHii Interviews & Awakening Asia TV, 02:42:23 VIDEO

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of the movie Salem's Lot, thoughts and reactions after completing Starfield's "Shattered Space" DLC, and how love makes us MORE effective when correcting others as we continue our Geek Bible Study of Philemon!AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:03:08 Salem's Lot Review00:11:53 CGC & Christian Geek News (Illuminati by Chawna Schroeder)00:21:32 Starfield: Shattered Space 00:36:45 Love's Effectiveness As We Correct Others (Philemon Geek Bible Study)00:46:28 Listener Questions/Feedback (Can I play games with nudity in cutscenes if I skip the cutscenes?, What should I say to Christians who criticize me for playing violent games?)Paeter's Geek Week00:56:39 TV/MOVIES- The Watchers, It Comes At Night,01:05:17 VIDEO GAMES- Starfield, Tracker's Alliance Bounties & Ethics Of Using A.I. In Game Development01:29:28 On The Next Episode...01:34:22 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (DC digs into their past and makes it matter TODAY in this week's selection of comics! Did you think "Z

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)An interview with Christian developers Steven & Michael Stagliano of Story Games about their ambitious transmedia gaming & fiction project: The Forgotten King! Also, an inspiring biblical vision for genuinely loving those we correct as we continue our study of Philemon!AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:04:03 Story Games/Forgotten King Interview00:48:45 CGC & Christian Geek News (Realm Maker Winter Creativity Summit, Paeter Narrates "A Midwinter Theft" On Finding Fantasy Reads Podcast)00:54:53 Genuinely Loving Those We Correct (Philemon Geek Bible Study)01:04:52 Listener Questions/Feedback (Why objective moral values are meaningless to talk about under atheism, Does The Bible Forbid Stay-At-Home Dads? 01:20:51 What are Paeter's thoughts about the upcoming U.S. Presidential Election and Project 2025?)Paeter's Geek Week01:34:34 TV/MOVIES- Battlestar Galactica Ep 1 "33", Shadow In The Cloud,01:49:10 VIDEO GAMES- Fallout 4 & Paeter's Xbox Mod Loadout, Diablo IV, Monster Hunter Wilds

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review for the series premiere of The Penguin and a look at how we should handle correcting Christians online as we begin our Geek Bible study of Philemon!AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:02:58 The Penguin Premiere Review00:13:18 CGC & Christian Geek News (STILL TIME To Join The Game save '24 Team!, Emberhold by Rachelle Nelson, The Immortal Abyss by Katherine Briggs)00:25:22 Philemon Intro & Correcting Christians Online! (Philemon Geek Bible Study)00:43:34 Listener Questions/Feedback (The "Heart Issue" Behind Our Game Emulation Questions, How Do I Know If I'm Collecting Too Much?, Responding To Christians Who Tell Us Not To Play Violent Games, Dealing With Comics That Get Sexy)Paeter's Geek Week01:21:04 TV/MOVIES- Twilight Of The Gods, Civil War01:34:50 VIDEO GAMES- The Crew 2, Ghost recon: Breakpoint, Castlevania: Dawn Of Sorrow Dominus Collection02:00:07 On The Next Episode...02:02:45 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions [Trouble in paradise as Lois & Clark are dealin

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of the Netflix movie Uglies, and some thoughts in our Proverbs study about how God's promise to repay sins is both a warning and a comfort!AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:02:16 Uglies Review00:12:18 CGC & Christian Geek News (The Burning Tree by Helen Dent)00:22:05 God's promise to repay sins: a warning AND a comfort!(Proverbs Geek Bible Study)00:29:29 Listener Questions/Feedback (Is it okay to listen to music promoting evil ideas?, reactions to the PS5 Pro reveal)Paeter's Geek Week00:50:10 MOVIES- Battlestar Galactica Miniseries Part 2, Farscape, Parallel,01:06:13 VIDEO GAMES- Monster Hunter Rise01:26:57 On The Next Episode...01:31:03 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (Is Jon Kent finally getting the reboot/restoration I've wanted? It at least seems possible after what happens to him this week! Reactions to Plastic Man No More 1, Batman 151 & Absolute Power 2!)CGC Game Save Team Info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd9z5dtydd0Support this podcast and enjoy exc

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice and some thoughts in our Proverbs study about the vibrance of TRULY living "righteously"!AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:05:44 Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice Review00:16:26 CGC & Christian Geek News (Salt in the Seas by Karyne Norton, Blood of the Stars FREE audiobook, The Light That Burns short fantasy narrated by Paeter Frandsen, Above the Circle of Earth by E. Stephen Burnett)00:28:44 The vibrance of TRULY living "righteously"! (Proverbs Geek Bible Study)00:38:52 Listener Questions/Feedback (A DANGEROUS view of how the Holy Spirit speaks to us, Nuance in considering Horror)Paeter's Geek Week01:02:51 MOVIES/TV- Battlestar Galactica Miniseries01:09:39 VIDEO GAMES- Assassin's Creed: Valahalla, No Man's Sky, Castlevania Dominus Collection, Dragon Quest 11, Monster Hunter Rise,01:39:10 On The Next Episode...01:43:45 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (Intentionally or not, a DC story this week defined defined free will in... an interesting way. An

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of The Deliverance (a "must watch" horror movie for Christians?) and some thoughts and reactions after playing some of the Castlevania Dominus Collection that released this week, as well as reactions to the series premieres of Kaos & Terminator Zero on Netflix! Also, some thoughts in our Proverbs study about how our relationships affect our finances and how the quest for financial security only breeds INsecurity! AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:02:52 The Deliverance Review00:17:30 CGC & Christian Geek News (Karyne Norton's "Blood Of The Stars" audiobook RECORDED WITH PAETER coming FREE to podcast & youtbe!, Ignite by Kara Swanson) 00:27:07 Castlevania Dominus Collection Early Impressions00:54:15 How relationships affect finances & "financial security" is a lie! (Proverbs Geek Bible Study)01:05:37 Kaos Series Premiere Reactions01:17:45 Listener Questions/Feedback (Are rituals good or bad for the church and Christians?, A player who does NOT still love No Man's Sky &am

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)Why I STILL LOVE No Man's Sky as of the 2024 "Worlds, Part 1" Update, and some thoughts about why Psalm 64 is great to read and pray through when you're being attacked online!AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:03:18 Why I STILL LOVE No Man's Sky In 2024!00:24:21 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:29:06 Psalm 64 On Being Attacked Online (Geek Bible Study)Paeter's Geek Week00:45:41 VIDEO GAMES- Xbox Games Coming To PS5, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition,01:18:03 On The Next Episode...01:22:37 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (The latest issue of Nightwing features such a great surprise that was totally unexpected and yet so delightful I can't believe it hasn't been done already! Reactions to Wonder Woman 11, Superman 16 and Nightwing 116!)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 s

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of Alien: Romulus, and a look at the idea of receiving wealth as a result of being generous in our continuing study of Proverbs. (And nope, this ain't the prosperity/"health and wealth" gospel we're talking about!)AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:03:14 Alien: Romulus Review00:18:53 CGC & Christian Geek News (Paeter & Karyne's audiobook production of her novel "Blood Of The Stars" is available now!, The Unraveling of Emlyn Dulaine by Lindsay A. Franklin, Truth Cursed by Angie Dickinson) 00:30:26 Receiving Wealth By Being Generous[NOT WHAT YOU THINK!] (Proverbs Geek Bible Study)00:42:18 Listener Questions/Feedback (What if I'm afraid of getting possessed by a demon? How can we tell if its the Holy Spirit talking to us?)Paeter's Geek WeekVIDEO GAMES- 01:02:01 No Man's Sky01:26:38 Dragon Age: The Veilguard01:37:00 On The Next Episode...01:39:27 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (An emotion I've REALLY want to see added to the emotional spectrum mythos of Green Lantern

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of the Borderlands movie, and some thoughts on why physical attractiveness is wasted on some people as we continue our study of Proverbs.AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:03:34 Borderlands Movie Review00:17:22 CGC & Christian Geek News (Christian Geek Fiction Contest Submissions Open, Winter’s Maiden by Morgan L. Busse) 00:26:48 Why Its A "Waste" That Some People Are Good-looking (Proverbs Geek Bible Study)00:35:56 Listener Questions/Feedback (Paeter Is Discouraged By Heated Youtube Comments)Paeter's Geek Week00:56:40 MOVIES/TV- Batman: The Dark Knight Returns01:11:13 VIDEO GAMES- Flintlock: The Siege Of Dawn, No Man's Sky,01:46:04 On The Next Episode...01:48:03 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (Absolute Power 1 completely rocks the foundations of the DCU with Amanda Waller's seemingly unstoppable plan. And along the way there are some pretty worthwhile things for us to think about here in the real world! Reactions to Shazam 13, Justice Society Of America 10, Batman 15

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of the DC animated series premiere of Batman: The Caped Crusader, and a review of the mammoth-length director's cuts for Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon, parts 1 & 2! Also, some brief thoughts about Darkest Dungeon 2 on console and why it's not for me... yet, and some REALLY good reasons to obey even if we already know for sure we are going to heaven!AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:03:56 Batman: Caped Crusader Premiere Review00:17:10 CGC & Christian Geek News (Sean McDowell's "Preferred Pronouns" Videos, Paeter's No Man's Sky Base & Coordinates) 00:29:20 Darkest Dungeon 2 Reactions00:40:56 Why Obey If We're Going To Heaven? (Proverbs Geek Bible Study)01:00:42 Rebel Moon Director's Cuts Review01:26:52 Listener Questions/Feedback (Reactions When Christian Entertainment Isn't "Family Friendly", What To Do When I Desperately Want To Emulate Games! MCU Casting Surprises)Paeter's Geek Week02:09:38 MOVIES/TV- Alien: Covenant02:14:14 COMICS- Captain Atom02:19:05 VIDEO GAMES- No Man's S

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of the DC animated movie Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths Part Three, and a look at how God gives us room with him to pray raw, authentic and even sinful prayers as we seek rescue and relief from him.AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Our vacation was near the Trump shooting! (responding to fear in the news) 00:14:14 Intro00:16:53 Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths Part Three Review00:41:56 CGC & Christian Geek News (The Nightmare Virus by Nadine Brandes, Echo Nova by Clint Hall) 00:50:43 Healing & Rest In Raw, Honest Prayer (Psalm 13 Geek Bible Study)01:16:58 Listener Questions/Feedback (Does Faith Come From Our Hearts Or From God's Word?, Can We Emulate Games From Dead Publishers? Encouraging & Discouraging Youtube Comments)Paeter's Geek Week01:35:43 MOVIES/TV- Farscape Season 2 "The Locket"01:44:00 COMICS- Captain Atom01:50:23 VIDEO GAMES- My "Game Room" Setup On Vacation At The In-Laws, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, Dragon's Dogma 2, Darkest Dungeon & Nia

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)Paeter's Picks for the top 5 games that are STILL not compatible on modern consoles, a biblical exploration of how exactly truth genuinely sets us free from stress and other burdens, and Paeter's current picks for handheld console games as he prepares to go on vacation!00:00:30 Intro00:03:46 Top 5 Games Not Compatible On Modern Consoles00:28:09 CGC & Christian Geek News00:35:54 How Truth Sets Us Free From Stress & Burden (Geek Bible Study)01:01:05 Paeter's Handheld Console Vacation Games01:47:51 On The Next Episode...01:54:36 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (Will Carol Ferris & Hal Jordan become the "Lois & Clark" of Green Lantern? I hope so, and right now there is good reason to as Carol begins to discover true "Agape" love! Reactions to Suicide Squad: Dream Team 4 and Green Lantern 12!)Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions <a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/christiangeekcentral" title="Subsc

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)Paeter's list of Top 10 All-Time Favorite Video Games and a biblical exploration of using entertainment to escape after a tough day (and why its problematic and unhelpful).AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:03:52 Top 10 All-Time Favorite Video Games00:39:10 CGC & Christian Geek News00:43:52 The Problem With "Escaping" To Entertainment (Geek Bible Study)01:03:16 Listener Questions/Feedback (Racially charged reactions to Paeter's Supacell review, Should eternal rewards motivate our goodness in this life?)Paeter's Geek Week01:19:27 MOVIES/TV- Scavengers Reign01:25:58 COMICS- Birds Of Prey By Gail Simone01:36:13 VIDEO GAMES- Dragon's Dogma 2, Final Fantasy IX, Flintlock: The Siege Of Dawn, Darkest Dungeon 2, "Finishing" Monster Hunter World, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, 02:24:58 On The Next Episode...02:27:42 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (Some big changes happening in both the tone and lore of Shazam! And Batman wraps up a BIG and complicated arc in a way I have mixed feelings

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review for the Netflix series premiere of "Supacell" and some thoughts about the deceptiveness of hype and our buying impulses as we continue our Geek Bible Study of Proverbs!AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:02:26 Supacell Premiere Review00:14:05 CGC & Christian Geek News (Skyrim/Elderast Series Finale, CGC Plays Channel Update) 00:21:29 Harm In Hype & Impulse Buying (Proverbs Geek Bible Study)00:30:52 Listener Questions/Feedback (How Would Paeter Feel having Satan As An NPC Party member?, Should Christians Lie In Games?)Paeter's Geek Week00:55:29 MOVIES/TV- Hellraiser, Scavengers Reign01:01:39 VIDEO GAMES- Finishing Ghostwire Tokyo, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, Dragon's Dogma 2 w/Performance Update01:37:14 On The Next Episode...01:42:14 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (Penguin's family is trying to kill each other, Green Arrow's family is reunited, and the biggest villains of The Flash mythos might be getting a reboot! Reactions to The Penguin 10, The Flash 9 &am

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and first impressions of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance on Xbox Series X. Plus, a look at Psalm 103 and the encouragement and tools it has to offer for geeks who are not in the mood to pray or worship!AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:02:48 Ghostbusters Frozen Empire Review00:17:42 CGC & Christian Geek News (Finding Fantasy Reads Awards) 00:22:57 Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (First Impressions Review)00:43:34 When You're Not In The Mood To Pray & Worship (Psalms Geek Bible Study)01:03:10 Listener Questions/Feedback (Will I go to hell if I continue sinning willingly? Why is Paeter reading "Gay Comics" and "Promoting" the gay lifestyle? When are hobbies idolatrous vs. "restful"?)Paeter's Geek Week02:00:06 VIDEO GAMES- Shin Megami Tensei 3 Nocturne HD Remaster02:09:14 On The Next Episode...02:11:10 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (Wonder Woman touches on healthy and unhealthy "need" in relationships, and Alan Scott wraps up its gay

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of the horror video game "Still Wakes The Deep" and a "phoned-in" review of the movie "Boy Kills World", along with some thoughts from reflecting on Proverbs about how our "boldness" for Christ online may actually be us running people over, and how we can be EFFECTIVE instead of merely heard!AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:02:51 Still Wakes The Deep Xbox Series X Review00:16:44 CGC & Christian Geek News (Breath of Bones by Tricia Goyer and Nathan Goyer) 00:24:32 Boy Kills World Phoned-In Review00:38:14 Boldness Vs Intimidation & Being Effective For Christ (Proverbs Geek Bible Study)00:50:01 Listener Questions/Feedback (What "rules" guide Paeter's entertainment spending?, A Thank You From A Recovering Lesbian)Paeter's Geek Week01:04:03 MOVIES/TV- Scavengers Reign, Warcraft, 01:22:51 VIDEO GAMES- Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 201:47:04 On The Next Episode...01:51:36 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (It's coming to a boil in #GreenLantern 11, but there's still ti

A review of the Brazilian sci-fi movie "Bionic", reactions to the games that most stood out to Paeter from the Xbox Summer Showcase this week, and some thoughts about avoiding troubles through wise counsel, as well as a perspective on our money as we continue our Geek Bible study of Proverbs! AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:02:08 Bionic Review00:13:10 CGC & Christian Geek News (Memoria by J.J. Fischer) 00:18:36 Xbox Summer Showcase Reactions01:17:45 Avoid Trouble Thru Wise Counsel & Intention With Our Money (Proverbs Geek Bible Study)01:25:29 Listener Questions/Feedback (None)Paeter's Geek Week01:27:20 MOVIES/TV- For All Mankind Season 401:34:08 VIDEO GAMES- God Of War 2, Diablo IV, Monster Hunter Rise, 02:03:53 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

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of the much talked about "Godzilla Minus One", reactions to the first two episodes of Star Wars: The Acolyte and a spotlight on LivingOut.org, a Christian resource that helps people and churches understand and talk about same-sex attraction and LGBTQ+ issues from a compassionate and uncompromisingly biblical perspective.AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:05:45 Godzilla Minus One Review00:21:06 CGC & Christian Geek News (Riven Remake Release Date, The Shadow Within by Karen Hancock) 00:29:59 Star Wars: The Acolyte "Phoned-In" Review00:51:20 "Living Out" LGBTQ+ Ministry & Resource Spotlight01:14:18 Listener Questions/Feedback (Stances On Complex Issues, Playing Evil Characters, Controlling Our Speech, Recommendation For Developing Logical Thinking)Paeter's Geek Week01:35:16 MOVIES/TV- Outer Range Season 2, For All Mankind Season 2 & 3(@ 01:46:59)01:59:27 TABLETOP GAMES: Pathfinder Adventure Card Games Vs Four Against Darkness02:11:53 VIDEO GAMES- Undernauts: Labyrinth Of Yom