The Christian Geek Central Podcast

In a different show format than usual, I'm opening the Patron-content vault to share my detailed answers to some very PERSONAL questions about my life and beliefs that I was required to answer in order to become an Elder at my church!Prepare to get to know me and my personal beliefs more than ever before!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:03:17 Part 1 (My past experiences of the local church, Doctrinal positions related to "Salvation"/end times/biblical inspiration and my personal habits/relationship to scripture, my positions on church leadership, church growth, worship music style, pastor's roles, missions, youth ministry, the church's role on social/political issues, alcohol, public schools, Christmas/Easter/Halloween, giving, the charismatic movement, church buildings, women in minsitry, divorce & debt.)01:06:18 Part 2 (My strengths & spiritual gifting, my personal weaknesses, evaluating myself on biblical qualifications for elders, my marriage, what people/things irritate me, relationship with my child

In a different format from the norm, we'll survey the use of AI as a story point and its relationship to the atheistic worldview, and also explore why it is AI will NEVER achieve personhood, or provide a means for us to "upload" into immortality.Then to end on a fun note, Paeter shares the story he and his family had the popular AI Chat GPT create, using a series of ridiculously combined elements.TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:09:28 Ex Machina & AI00:19:11 Solo: A Star Wars Story & AI00:23:34 Terminator: Dark Fate & AI00:26:08 Mass Effect: Andromeda & AI00:30:48 A Christian Sci-fi take on AI (Lost Bits by Kerry Nietz)00:41:10 Should Chat GPT Teach Us The Bible?00:45:59 The Creator & AI01:00:27 What Is MEANT By "AI"?01:03:43 Starfield's "Juno" & AI01:30:05 Will People Ever Give Human Rights To AI?01:37:48 AI & "Uploading" To Gain Immortality01:43:36 The AI Story Paeter's Family Made With Chat GPT01:54:48 On The Next Episode...Paeter's Geek Week01:23:04 MOVIES/TV- Robocop(1987), Haunted

In a different show format than usual, Paeter takes a look back at his favorite geek entertainment experiences of 2023 (not necessarily those releasing in 2023!) including comic books, video games, movies and shows!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:03:59 DC Comics Stories00:40:13 Movies01:00:23 TV Shows01:24:19 Tabletop Games01:34:03 Video Games02:11:46 Thank You To Listeners & Patrons02:15:25 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.podcastmirror.com/christiangeekcentral"

Reviews for Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom, Krampus(2015) and Rebel Moon, Part 1: A Child Of Fire, as well as some thoughts about finding Joy BEYOND Christmas when its time to take down decorations and get back to real life.Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:MOVIES/TV- The Expanse Season 6 & Series As A WholeVIDEO GAMES- Baldur's Gate 3, Backlog Games For Vacation(Dragon Quest 11, Final Fantasy 12: The Zodiac Age, Monster Hunter: Rise), TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:04:43 Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom Review00:16:05 CGC & Christian Geek News (Paeter's "Off-Grid" Vacation Dates)00:21:49 Krampus Review00:39:00 Rebel Moon, Part One: A Child Of Fire Review00:59:36 Finding "Joy" Beyond Christmas (The Lyrics & Scripture Behind "Joy To The World")01:16:02 Paeter's Geek WeekMOVIES/TV- The Expanse Season 6 & Series As A WholeVIDEO GAMES- Baldur's Gate 3, Backlog Games For Vacation(Dragon Quest 11, Final Fantasy 12: The Zodiac Age, Monster Hunter: Rise), 01:48:00 On The Next Episode...01:50:41 Essential Issues Wee

Paeter's list of favorite geek Christmas movies & shows and a look at some things that keep us from experiencing "Peace On Earth" as we explore the scripture behind "It Came Upon The Midnight Clear".Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:MOVIES/TV- Violent Night, Fatman, Farscape Season 1,VIDEO GAMES- Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora, Baldur's Gate 3,TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:03:32 Paeter's Favorite Christmas Geek Movies/Shows00:24:50 CGC & Christian Geek News (Paeter's "Off-Grid" Vacation Dates, Breath Of Bones by Tricia Goyer and Nathan Goyer, The Shadow Within by Karen Hancock)00:33:37 Why We Miss Out On Having "Peace On Earth" (It Came Upon The Midnight Clear Lyrics & Scripture)Paeter's Geek Week00:52:22 MOVIES/TV- Violent Night, Fatman, Farscape Season 1,01:10:47 VIDEO GAMES- Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora, Baldur's Gate 3,01:19:55 On The Next Episode...01:21:39 Essential Issues Weekly (As Gotham War ends, a new status quo begins that seems to have more potential than the event that spawned it! We'll see. An

A review of Evil Dead Rise and some thoughts from scripture that inspired "Hark The Herald Angels Sing" and reveal what Jesus came to do, how he did it as a human, and the sobering but amazing hope he gives us for the future! PLUS some reactions to the Game Awards in the Geek Week segment!Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:MOVIES/TV- Batman Returns, Suckerpunch,VIDEO GAMES- The Game Awards, Robocop Rogue City, Baldur's Gate 3, Dragon Age: Origins,TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:03:09 Evil Dead Rise Review00:12:42 CGC & Christian Geek News (Paeter's "Off-Grid" Vacation Dates, Lumen by J.J. Fischer)00:22:41 Jesus' Mission, Humanity & Sobering Promises (Hark The Herald Angels Sing Lyrics & Scripture)00:46:21 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Themes That Christian Movies Could Or Should Explore)Paeter's Geek Week00:54:47 MOVIES/TV- Batman Returns, Suckerpunch,01:09:59 VIDEO GAMES- The Game Awards, 01:36:28 Robocop Rogue City, Baldur's Gate 3, Dragon Age: Origins,01:54:16 On The Next Episode...Support this

A review of the Christian Sci-fi movie The Shift and some scriptural thoughts about confronting the sadness and pain in life in the midst of singing "Peace On Earth Goodwill Toward Men" by taking a look at the lyrics to I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day.Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:MOVIES/TV- Gremlins, Genie,VIDEO GAMES- Diablo IV, Monster Hunter Rise, UnEpic, Shakedown Hawaii, Broken PS5 Controller, Great Games On Deep Sale On PS Store,TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:03:02 Review of Christian Sci-fi Movie, "The Shift"00:21:30 CGC & Christian Geek News (Audio Drama Sale & Deal, When There's A Tomorrow by Karyne Norton, CGC Christmas Discord Hangout)00:28:17 Pain Amidst "Peace On Earth" (I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day Lyrics & Scripture)00:40:42 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Interacting With Politically Charged Family & Friends)Paeter's Geek Week00:52:13 MOVIES/TV- Gremlins, Genie,01:01:13 VIDEO GAMES- Diablo IV, Monster Hunter Rise, UnEpic, Shakedown Hawaii, Broken PS5 Controller, G

A review of the series premiere for Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters, YOUR expressions of thankfulness to and about God, and some thoughts about longing for God to be with us from the Christmas carol "O Come O Come Emmanuel".Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:MOVIES/TV- Robocop(1987), Haunted Honeymoon, King Of KillersVIDEO GAMES- Monster Hunter Rise, Diablo IV, Wartales, Disciples: Liberation, Black Friday Digital Store DealsTIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:30 CGC Community Thankfulness00:10:16 CGC & Christian Geek News (Audio Drama Sale & Deal, Dragon Age Livestream, Christian Sci-fi & Fantasy,)00:23:06 Monarch: Legacy Of Monsters Review00:37:25 Longing For God To Be With Us (O Come O Come Emmanuel Lyrics & Scripture)01:01:26 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback("Consulting" With God & Determining His Will)Paeter's Geek Week01:23:04 MOVIES/TV- Robocop(1987), Haunted Honeymoon, King Of Killers01:42:09 VIDEO GAMES- Monster Hunter Rise, Diablo IV, Wartales, Disciples: Liberation, 01:59:11 Black Friday

A review of the series premiere for Scott Pilgrim Takes Off on Netflix, and some thoughts about how God deserves our thankfulness and we benefit from giving it to him!Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:MOVIES/TV- Scott Pilgrim Vs. The WorldVIDEO GAMES- Monster Hunter RiseTABLETOP GAMES- League Of DungeoneersTIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:59 Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Eps 1&2 Review00:11:50 CGC & Christian Geek News (Game Save Team Livestream, Kevin Grevioux movie KING OF KILLERS, Chromatic by Ashley Bustamante)00:21:07 Thankfulness: God Deserves It & Geeks Need It! (A Biblical Overview Of Thankfulness) 00:35:12 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(The Expanse, Joss Whedon's Writing, Does Paeter Like Firefly? Christmas Livestream, Ghostbuster: Frozen Empire Trailer, Rebel Moon Part 1 Trailer,)Paeter's Geek Week00:52:31 MOVIES/TV- Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World00:59:04 VIDEO GAMES- Monster Hunter Rise01:03:26 TABLETOP GAMES- League Of Dungeoneers01:11:02 On The Next Episode...01:12:42 Essential Issues Weekly

A review of the horror movie The Last Voyage Of The Demeter, some thoughts from scripture about Geeks & Thankfulness, and a review by John Wilkerson of Jesus Flicks of the Christian supernatural thriller movie "Alan And The Rulers Of The Air"!Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:MOVIES/TV- The Expanse Season 4VIDEO GAMES- Ghostwire Tokyo, Monster Hunter RiseTIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:03:56 The Last Voyage Of The Demeter Review00:14:10 CGC & Christian Geek News (Game Save Team Livestreams, Steal Fire from the Gods by Clint Hall, Finding Fantasy Reads: Of Shadow and Rust by Gillian Bronte Adams, narrated by Paeter Frandsen )00:21:42 How Thankfulness Helps Geeks (A Biblical Overview Of Thankfulness) 00:34:35 Alan And The Rulers Of The Air (Review by John Wilkerson Of Jesus Flicks)00:51:56 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Getting Rid Of Negative/Sinful Thoughts)Paeter's Geek Week01:00:19 MOVIES/TV- The Expanse Season 401:06:28 VIDEO GAMES- Ghostwire Tokyo, Monster Hunter Rise01:17:22 On The Next Episode...

Paeter shares his suprised reactions at the truth being "taught" in Diablo 4! Then some thoughts about our relationships to money and criticism as Christian Geeks as we continue our Geek Bible Study of Proverbs!Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:MOVIES/TV- PrometheusVIDEO GAMES- Oblivion, StarfieldTIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:38 Truth In Diablo 400:27:18 CGC & Christian Geek News (Spirit Blade: Dark Ritual Is FREE FOREVER!)00:43:13 Money & Criticism! (Proverbs Bible Study) 00:56:35 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Avoiding Entertainment That Expresses Sin, Sneaky Forms Of Pride)Paeter's Geek Week01:08:10 MOVIES/TV- Prometheus01:15:36 VIDEO GAMES- Oblivion, Starfield01:19:26 On The Next Episode...01:21:16 Essential Issues Weekly (Dawn Of DC is ramping up their re-invention or re-establishment of characters, creating some wonderful and moving character-driven moments along the way! Reactions to Penguin 2, Batman/Catwoman: Gotham War: Red Hood 1, The Flash 1, Green Arrow 4, Power Girl 1, Action Comics

Paeter is joined by his two sons Asher (16) and Titus (13 on Monday!) to talk about the Five Nights At Freddy's movie after watching it together! Then why I've loved playing Spider-man 2 on the PS5, and a thought about a totally DIFFERENT way that players can enjoy this game! PLUS, some thoughts about traits we can develop and exercise that will outweigh and overcome any awkwardness we might bring to our interactions and relationships.Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:MOVIES/TV- Alien: ResurrectionVIDEO GAMES- Batman: Arkham CityTIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:44 Five Nights At Freddy's Movie Review (With Paeter's Sons!) 00:35:15 CGC & Christian Geek News (Game Save '23 Fundraising Update, Lion Warrior by James R. Hannibal, DJINNTARA: Rise of the Djinn by Kevin Grevioux)00:52:25 Spider-man 2 PS5 (How To Enjoy It A TOTALLY Different Way, and the value of its theme of male friendship)01:05:40 Traits that overcome awkwardness & bring others life! (Proverbs Bible Study) 01:22:46 Listener/Viewer Questions &

Paeter is joined by his 12-year-old son Titus to review the father of all modern monster-horror movies, Steven Spielberg's "Jaws"! Then, some thoughts from our Proverbs Bible Study about how geeks can be better appreciated and effective in life by being transparent with our sin and careful with our words! Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:MOVIES/TV- Alien 3VIDEO GAMES- Assassin's Creed Mirage, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Monster Hunter Rise,TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:57 Jaws Review (With Paeter's Son Titus!)00:27:26 CGC & Christian Geek News (Game Save '23 Fundraiser Info, Lightraiders RPG Adventure Bible System, The Chaos Grid by Lyndsey Lewellen, DJINNTARA: Rise of the Djinn by Kevin Grevioux)00:49:04 Being Appreciated & Effective As Christian Geeks (Proverbs Bible Study) 01:05:59 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Could A.I. Someday Be Given Human Rights? How Should We Criticize Christian Entertainment?)Paeter's Geek Week01:27:47 MOVIES/TV- Alien 301:35:10 VIDEO GAMES- Assassin's Creed Mirage, Batma

A review of the premiere for the Netflix horror series The Fall Of The House Of Usher, and reactions to Starfield's Juno AI character and its presentation of AI as a potential person!Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:VIDEO GAMES- Starfield, Neverwinter Nights, The Best Kind Of Marathon Video Games,TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:03:54 The Fall Of The House Of Usher Premiere Review00:11:04 00:17:01 CGC & Christian Geek News (Game Save '23 Fundraiser Info, The Mermaid’s Tale by L.E. Richmond, Horror Audio Drama For SBP Patrons)00:32:32 Evaluating A Claim Of AI Personhood In Starfield00:59:23 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(What Is Meant By "A.I."? Reconciling Geek Entertainment With Psalm 101:3, Does Most Horror "Poison Your Soul"? Reconciling Horror With Philippians 4:8, Is Farscape Finally Getting An HD Release?)Paeter's Geek Week01:21:59 VIDEO GAMES (Starfield, Neverwinter Nights, The Best Kind Of Marathon Video Games)01:40:11 On The Next Episode...01:45:44 Essential Issues Weekly (Geoff Johns may be back

A review of the Hulu horror movie Appendage, and some scripture-based thoughts on how Horror entertainment can be used to make us wise as Christians! (Then a response to a spicy youtube comment: Is Paeter being manipulative & tribalistic? How should we respond to abrasive people online?)Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:VIDEO GAMES- StarfieldTIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:52 Appendage Review00:11:04 Game Save '23 Fundraiser Info00:14:10 CGC & Christian Geek News (October a Great Month For $1 Patrons, The Crossover Alliance Is Back & Busy!, Lightraiders Fantasy Scripture Memorization/Discipleship Tool)00:29:45 "From Beyond" Sample Clips ($1 at patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions)00:26:15 Horror As A Starting Point For Gaining Wisdom! (Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 10:31, Psalm 39, Psalm 90 & Ecclesiastes 7)00:53:34 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(A Viewer Thinks Paeter Is Manipulative & Tribalistic, Processing A Lack Of Life Accomplishments, Responding To Abrasive People Online, Did Paeter R

A review of The Creator, and some verses in 1 John that can help Geeks develop security, life perspective and a healthy self-image.Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:MOVIES/TV- Beverly Hills NinjaCOMIC BOOKS- Birds Of Prey By Gail SimoneVIDEO GAMES- Starfield, SkyrimTIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:32 The Creator Review00:21:55 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:29:47 Identity, Security & Self-Image (1 John 3:1-2 Geek Bible Study)00:44:52 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(NONE)Paeter's Geek Week00:46:16 MOVIES/TV- Beverly Hills Ninja00:51:50 COMIC BOOKS- Birds Of Prey By Gail Simone00:58:50 VIDEO GAMES- Starfield, Skyrim01:24:30 On The Next Episode...No Essential Issues WeeklyGame Save Event & Team Info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQs6XscnwecTo Join The CGC Team Campaign, Click Here After Logging In To Your Tiltify Account: https://tiltify.com/+christian-geek-central/cgc-game-save-23 (If at any point during sign-up you are required to be a member of the CGC Team, you may use this invite to join: htt

A review of Hulu's horror movie No One Will Save You and topics from our Proverbs Geek Bible Study including how we can unknowingly affect others and the ironic downsides of pursuing pleasure. Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:VIDEO GAMES- StarfieldTIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:36 No One Will Save You Review00:15:17 Game Save Team Information00:17:26 CGC & Christian Geek News (Blood Of The Stars by Karyne Norton [PAETER'S SISTER!!], J.S. Earls-THOSE INFERNAL ALGORITHMS, Hybrid by Candace Kade, The Tears of Nero by Jason Brannon)00:31:47 Unknowingly affecting others & ironic downsides of pursuing pleasure. (Proverbs Geek Bible Study)00:50:49 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Does Game Pass Negatively Effect How You Play Games?)Paeter's Geek Week00:59:05 VIDEO GAMES- Starfield01:10:55 On The Next Episode...01:16:00 Essential Issues Weekly (Batman/Superman & The Vigil)Game Save Event & Team Info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQs6XscnwecTo Join The CGC Team Campaign, Click Here After Logging

Is Starfield actually fun, or just addictive? Paeter shares his frustrations with the game and the mystifying feeling that keeps him playing. Then, a frank but worthwhile discussion about sex in marriage with John Wilkerson of strugglingforpurpose.com as a part of our Proverbs Geek Bible Study series!Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:MOVIES & TV- Justice League Dark: Apokolips War, Alien Vs. Predator, VIDEO GAMES- PSA: Kingdoms Of Amalur Re-Reckoning PS Store SaleTIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:59 Starfield & Entertainment Addiction As Christians00:20:56 CGC & Christian Geek News (The Light That Takes & Blood Of The Stars by Karyne Norton [PAETER'S SISTER!!])00:30:58 Sex & Marriage (Proverbs Geek Bible Study)00:44:46 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Oblivion, Paeter's Next Audio Drama, Essential Issues For Non-Comics Readers?, Heaviness & Moral Virtues In Entertainment[Ft. Star Trek & Man Of Steel], How They Could De-Age Jon Kent & Why It Could Be An Awesome Story, Christians T

Reactions to the opening hours of Starfield, a review for the series premiere of The Changeling on Apple TV Plus, and a prayer in Ephesians that changes our lives and relationships!Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:MOVIES & TV- Unfriended,GAMES- Games To Try INSTEAD Of Baldur's Gate 3 & Starfield, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, SkyrimTIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:26 Starfield First Impressions01:00:59 CGC & Christian Geek News (Blood Of The Stars by Karyne Norton [PAETER'S SISTER!!])01:10:50 The Changeling Series Premiere Review (Episodes 1 & 2)01:21:26 A Prayer That Changes Our Lives & Relationships! (Ephesians Geek Bible Study)01:36:47 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Being Worried About Sinning Or Having Wrong Doctrine)Paeter's Geek Week01:45:39 MOVIES & TV- Unfriended,01:53:18 GAMES- Games INSTEAD of Baldur's Gate 3 & Starfield{Solasta: Crown Of The Magister & The Outer Worlds}, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, Skyrim02:09:34 On The Next Episode...02:11:41 Essential Issues Weekly (Re

A review of the season two premiere for The Wheel Of Time, and some thoughts about how humility empowers us to live out our epic purpose, as we continue our Geek Bible Study of Ephesians!Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:GAMES- Horizon Forbidden West, Skyrim & Fallout 4 While Anticipating Starfield, Infamous: Second Son, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint,TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:51 The Wheel Of Time Season 2 Premiere Review (Episodes 1-3)00:12:07 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:20:30 How humility empowers our purpose! (Ephesians Geek Bible Study)00:33:36 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Spirit Blade As A Comic Book?, What Counts As "Immodest" Dress?, Downloading ROMs Of Unreleased Games,)Paeter's Geek Week00:47:31 GAMES- Horizon Forbidden West, Skyrim & Fallout 4 While Anticipating Starfield, Infamous: Second Son, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint,01:09:46 On The Next Episode...01:13:37 Essential Issues Weekly (Reactions to Superman: The Last Days Of Lex Luthor 1)Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards a