The Christian Geek Central Podcast

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) ‍ ‍ A review discussion between Paeter & his Mario-loving son Asher about The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and why the bodily resurrection of Jesus matters for our daily lives, along with recommended resources to increase your confidence in the resurrection as a real, historical event! ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:04:19 Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review Discussion w/Paeter’s Son Asher 00:26:03 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:29:10 Resurrection Evidence & Why It Matters In Daily Life 00:51:46 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(What are the pros and cons of the superhero genre from a Christian perspective?) ‍ ‍ GEEK WEEK 01:02:43 COMIC BOOKS: Knights Of The Dinner Table, ‍ ‍ 01:17:12 MOVIES/TV: Pantheon Season 1, ‍ ‍ 01:30:43 VIDEO GAMES: Marvel Maximum Collection, Star Trek Voyager: Across The Unknown, No Man's Sky, ‍ ‍ 02:00:56 On The Next Episode ‍ ‍ 02:03:11 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (A new Kyle Rayner Er

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) ‍ ‍ A review of Project Hail Mary and reactions after playing multiple new video games including: Crimson Desert, Dragonkin: The Banished and Dread Delusion! Also, a SPICY question from a viewer: Does Paeter's view about playing evil characters allow for playing as a Nazi murdering Jews & Children? ‍ ‍ AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:06:07 Project Hail Mary Review 00:19:06 CGC & Christian Geek News(The Star-Blessed by Angie Dickinson, Return of the Guardian-King by Karen Hancock) 00:26:21 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Can Christians play as Nazis murdering Jews & Children?) 01:09:04 When Entertainment Becomes Too Important ‍ ‍ GEEK WEEK 00:58:41 TABLETOP GAMES: Four Against Darkness, ‍ ‍ 01:04:03 MOVIES/TV: Nobody 2, Weapons, Dark Series Finale, X-Files, 01:18:55 Spider-man: Brand New Day Trailer, 01:29:09 Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone Trailer ‍ ‍ 01:39:47 VIDEO GAMES: Crimson Desert, 01:59:49 Dread Delusion, 02:02:46

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) ‍ ‍ A conversation about the potential future of Star Trek with space sci-fi indie author Adam David Collings, and in light of fan frustration with Star Trek, we're digging into the bible and revisiting some topics relevant to navigating our passionate fandom as Christians, including: anger over the mishandling of our favorite franchises, how we ought to express criticism, and what happens when our hobbies become too important to us. ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:24 The Future Of Star Trek In Its Past (With A.I.!) 00:42:27 Anger & Criticism Over Entertainment [Jar-Jar Actor Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfNiSkd3HfI ] 01:06:09 CGC & Christian Geek News 01:09:04 When Entertainment Becomes Too Important ‍ ‍ GEEK WEEK 01:36:10 VIDEO GAMES: Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Paeter's Favorites On Deep Sales Ending 3/23 & 3/25! ‍ ‍ 02:08:25 On The Next Episode ‍ ‍ FREE STUFF BELOW! ‍ ‍ Get The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz &

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) ‍ ‍ A first impressions review of Greedfall: The Dying World and it's relevant themes! Then, in our continuing Geek Bible Study of 1 Timothy, a look at what actually gives us the power and desire to obey Jesus! ‍ ‍ AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:44 Greedfall: The Dying World (Reactions To Gameplay & Themes) 00:19:10 CGC & Christian Geek News(Firebreak by Kathy Tyers) 00:25:34 How Obedience Becomes Appealing (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 00:40:36 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Do weird or false beliefs lead to abandoning Christianity altogether?) ‍ ‍ GEEK WEEK 00:54:15 TABLETOP GAMES: HeroQuest: First Light ‍ ‍ 01:03:50 MOVIES/TV SHOWS: Dark Season 3 ‍ ‍ 01:08:38 VIDEO GAMES: Monster Hunter Wilds, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered ‍ ‍ 01:26:21 On The Next Episode ‍ ‍ 01:30:17 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (DC K.O. comes to an end and shows us what's next! DC K.O. Boss Battle 1, DC K.O. 5. What Is Next? De

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) ‍ ‍ A review of the movie War Machine. Then, in our continuing Geek Bible Study of 1 Timothy, a look at the topic of exercise and whether or not its selfish to obey Jesus in order to receive eternal rewards! ‍ ‍ AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:12 War Machine Review 00:18:21 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:20:21 Exercise & “Selfish” Obedience (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) ‍ ‍ GEEK WEEK 00:33:04 MOVIES/TV SHOWS: Dark Season 3, Lanterns Trailer ‍ ‍ 01:06:25 VIDEO GAMES: Star Trek Voyager: Across The Unknown,, Death Stranding 2 ‍ ‍ 01:16:11 On The Next Episode ‍ ‍ 01:18:37 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (Although not much grabbed me in this week's offerings from DC's Ultra Tier, Jon Kent potentially has a NEW team he'll be leading that, surprisingly has me interested even if they don't de-age him! New History Of The DC Universe: The Dakota Incident 1, Superman 34, The Flash 29, Detective Comics 1105, Green Lantern 31, Justice Leagu

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of In The Blink Of An Eye. And should Christians abstain from Fantasy entertainment? We look at a passage in 1 Timothy used to support the view that we should, and yet there is a great irony in using this passage that way, and a responsibility for us who understand it correctly! ‍ ‍ AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:56 In The Blink Of An Eye Review 00:19:36 CGC & Christian Geek News(The Things We Can Change by Karyne Norton, Paeter's Sister!) 00:24:31 Christians, Fantasy & Myth (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 00:39:12 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback (Could social media be controlling our thinking? What Bible Verses Can Help Positively Motivate Exercise?) ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ GEEK WEEK 00:56:40 MOVIES/TV SHOWS: Star Trek The Next Generation, Star Trek: First Contact, Star Trek Insurrection, ‍ ‍ 01:05:07 VIDEO GAMES: Star Trek Voyager: Across The Unknown, ‍ ‍ 01:14:24 On The Next Episode ‍ ‍ 01:16:46 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics R

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die and first impressions of the new video game Star Trek Voyager: Across The Unknown, along with a bonus review for the movie The Dreadful! Also, a look at the particular relevance Psalm 23 has to Christian Geeks! ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:04:40 Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die Review 00:18:04 CGC & Christian Geek News(Winter's Dawn by Morgan L Busse) 00:22:29 Star Trek Voyager: Across The Unknown (First Impressions) 01:08:56 Psalm 23 (Geek Bible Study) 01:20:45 The Dreadful Review ‍ ‍ GEEK WEEK 01:35:20 AUDIO DRAMAS: Neuverse Media Podcast, DC High Volume Batman: The Long Halloween & Batman: Dark Victory ‍ ‍ 01:48:43 MOVIES/TV SHOWS: Dark Season 3, The Pod Generation, Star Trek: Voyager, ‍ ‍ 02:00:35 VIDEO GAMES: No Man's Sky Remnant Content & Expedition AND FAST NANITE FARMING METHOD ‍ ‍ 02:19:18 On The Next Episode ‍ ‍ FREE STUFF BELOW! ‍ ‍ Get The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz &am

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A first impressions review after 10 hours playing Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, and an exploration of the purpose of Old Testament Law and its place in the life of Christians today! ‍ ‍ AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:23 Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined & God’s Male Pronoun 00:23:38 CGC & Christian Geek News(The Restitching of Camille Dulaine by Lindsay A. Franklin) 00:29:03 Old Testament Law & Christians Today (Geek Bible Study) ‍ ‍ GEEK WEEK 01:05:06 MOVIES/TV SHOWS: Stranger Things Series Finale ‍ ‍ 01:17:25 VIDEO GAMES: Neverwinter Nights, No Man's Sky, ‍ ‍ 01:35:17 On The Next Episode ‍ ‍ 01:37:55 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (DC has some GREAT potential to remind us of their rich history and interesting characters in a couple of books this week. I also make note of how a recent portrayal of The Spectre reflects a warped view of God. Batman 5, Superman: Chains Of Love Special 1, Cheetah & Cheshire Rob The Justice League 6

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review for the new movie "Dracula" (yep, there's ANOTHER one now!), and a passage in 1 Timothy you CAN'T MISS if you've ever been told you should abstain from geek enterainment! ‍ ‍ AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:04:18 Dracula (2026) Review 00:23:23 CGC & Christian Geek News(Livestream Wednesday 2/11!) 00:26:31 More Rules & Restrictions DO NOT Equal Greater Holiness (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 00:43:28 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Is believing false doctrine the same as worshipping demons? Is belief in Jesus JUST to escape Hell valid? Why doesn't God do crazy miracles to show us ALL that Jesus is the truth?) ‍ ‍ GEEK WEEK 01:16:30 Intro To New “Geek Health” Geek Week Component ‍ ‍ 01:28:08 MOVIES/TV SHOWS: Fallout Season 2, Wonder Man, Dark Season 2 01:46:36 VIDEO GAMES: Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake, Neverwinter Nights, ‍ ‍ 01:59:21 On The Next Episode ‍ ‍ 02:01:30 Essential I

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review for the series premiere of The Beauty, and an encore, two-part exploration of how Christians should think about, feel about and navigate sexualized content in entertainment! ‍ ‍ AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:04:09 The Beauty Series Premiere Review 00:12:06 CGC & Christian Geek News(Livestream 2/11) 00:15:54 Navigating Nudity & Sexual Content In Entertainment With Scripture (Geek Bible Study) ‍ ‍ GEEK WEEK 01:11:31 MOVIES/TV SHOWS: Dark Season 2, 90's Star Trek & Voyager's Premiere, 01:33:21 VIDEO GAMES: Grand Theft Auto 5, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, Death Stranding 2, Dragon Quest 2 HD-2D Remake, Farm Together, 02:09:40 On The Next Episode… ‍ ‍‍ ‍ Get The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz & More Audio Entertainment From Spirit Blade Productions HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/44479037 or on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNC7Qz41mx8‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spir

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review for the series premiere of The Pendragon Cycle: Rise Of The Merlin, and an exploration of how some basic, well-known truths about Jesus can transform for the better the way we think and feel about things on a daily basis! ‍ ‍ AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:06:37 Pendragon Cycle: The Rise Of Merlin Premiere Review 00:20:39 CGC & Christian Geek News(Worlds Collide by Clint Hall) 00:27:00 How Truths About Jesus Change Our Thoughts/Feelings/Actions (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 00:38:01 Listener/Viewer Questions/Feedback(Are Paeter's Reviews Really "Christian"?, The Holy Spirit & Feeling Guilt, Navigating Feelings & Responses To Nasty Comments) ‍ ‍ GEEK WEEK 01:17:27 MOVIES/TV SHOWS: Dark Season 1, Masters Of The Universe Trailer 02:03:55 VIDEO GAMES: Red Dead Redemption 2, Red Dead Redemption 1, Grand Theft Auto 5, ‍ ‍ 02:30:37 On The Next Episode… ‍ ‍ 02:33:30 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (Superboy has a moral dilemma t

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review for the series premiere of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy and a look at a confusing verse in 1 Timothy that goes against our ideas of godly living! ‍ ‍ AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:45 Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Review 00:14:30 CGC & Christian Geek News(TreeFall Studios Releases "The Perplexing Orb: Bounce Mania”, Twist of Time by Tricia Goyer and Nathan Goyer, Dawn and Embers by Gillian Bronte Adams) 00:29:23 How Paul Teaches COUNTER To Our Ideas Of “Godly Living” (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 00:43:40 Listener/Viewer Questions/Feedback(Should We Support Pagan Businesses With Our Purchases?) ‍ ‍ GEEK WEEK 00:53:36 VIDEO GAMES: Red Dead Redemption 2 01:25:48 On The Next Episode… ‍ ‍ 01:29:08 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (DC KO's tie-ins are better than the main books? And Aquaman DOMINATES with his new powers! Could he win the entire KO tournament? Very possibly! In this extra-large "catch-up" installment I cover Ultra-T

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) The CGC community asks some of the best and toughest questions facing Christian Geeks today. Here are some of your best from 2024, and my attempt at answering them! ‍ ‍ 00:04:31 Why I don’t talk about politics and world tragedies in CGC content ‍ ‍ 00:17:04 Paeter’s Free Grace Theology (What Being “Saved” Means) ‍ ‍ 00:53:23 Is it "okay" to play games just to "pass the time"? ‍ ‍ 01:11:12 Questions, concerns and clarifications regarding Paeter's "Free Grace" Theology‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ 01:26:46 OCD Struggles With Sin, Doubting My Salvation)‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ 01:50:48 What Paeter thinks of short form social media like tik-tok, X and instagram‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ 01:59:18 A Decrease In Utopian Stories?, ‍ ‍ 02:08:34 Questions/Concerns About Playing "Anti-God" Games With Witchcraft/Sorcery)‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions ‍ ‍ Join Our Free Public Discord Channels! Invite HERE: https://disc

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) The CGC community asks some of the best and toughest questions facing Christian Geeks today. Here are some of your best from 2024, and my attempt at answering them! ‍ ‍ 00:00:30 Intro ‍ ‍ 00:04:58 Should church service be hard? ‍ ‍ 00:18:04 avoiding the “appearance of evil” & using multiple translations ‍ ‍ 00:22:30 Being Purposeful In Entertainment Spending ‍ ‍ 00:33:54 Navigating an accusatory comment and learning from it, Paul’s Biblical precedent for engaging with anti-biblical entertainment, ‍ ‍ 01:00:34 When are hobbies idolatrous vs. restful? Finding rest in confessing sin and relying on God’s grace, ‍ ‍ 01:29:50 Discerning conviction of the Holy Spirit ‍ ‍ 01:42:18 A dangerous view of how the Holy Spirit speaks to us, & a nuanced view of horror genre ‍ ‍ 02:03:14 Collecting & Emulation ‍ ‍ 02:17:53 Responding to Christians condeming our violent game playing ‍ ‍ 02:29:46 Sexy comic books ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ Support this podcast a

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) Settle in for a big one! In this special episode Paeter looks back at the most memorable geek experience he had in 2025, both new and old! Comics, movies, shows and games that really stood out! Then after reflecting a bit on CGC and his personal life in 2025, Paeter attempts to peer into the future in anticipation of the nerdy stuff coming in 2026! Hopefully you’ve got a loooong stretch of holiday driving or flying to do! ‍ ‍ AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:05:09 Comic Books In 2025 00:40:15 Movies/TV In 2025 01:22:26 Video Gaming In 2025 02:24:33 SBP/CGC In 2025 02:51:54 Personal Life In 2025 ‍ ‍ 03:06:14 Comics In 2026? 03:20:07 Movies/TV In 2026? 03:48:14 Video Games In 2026? 04:13:02 Personal Life In 2026? ‍ ‍ 04:21:17 Thank Yous & Next Week’s Show ‍ ‍ Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions ‍ ‍ Join Our Free Public Discord Channels! Invite HERE: https://discord.gg/5CRfFy2GG5 ‍

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) Although we start with a review of Dust Bunny, this episode is a big Avatar blowout! Reviews of the original Avatar, Avatar: The Way Of Water, the video game Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora, and of course Avatar: Fire And Ash! We'll also take a look at the future hope implied by the song "Joy To The World" and its basis in Psalm 98 and other parts of scripture that point to the future, earthly reign of Jesus. ‍ ‍ AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:33 Dust Bunny Review 00:16:51 Paeter’s Retro & Updated Reviews For Avatar 00:48:12 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:52:19 Avatar: The Way Of Water Review 01:21:02 Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora First Impressions Review 01:44:05 Joy Beyond Christmas (Joy To The World & Psalm 98) 01:58:47 Avatar: Fire And Ash Review ‍ ‍ GEEK WEEK 02:30:26 COMIC BOOKS: CHRISTMAS COMICS- I Saw Ma Hunkle Kissing Santa Claus, Action Comics 762, DC Holiday Special 2017, 02:50:56 MOVIES/TV: Stranger Things Season 5 ‍ ‍ 02:57:07 On T

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the Norwegian Netflix movie Troll 2, reactions to the 2025 Game Awards, and a crazy, experiment with A.I. to generate a Christmas story involving: Rudolph, Red & Blue Lanterns and Free Grace Theology! ‍ ‍ AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:36 Troll 2 Review 00:23:54 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:28:08 Bonkers Christmas, Red-Lantern-Rudolph, Free Grace Theology AI Story 00:42:35 Game Awards 2025 Reactions ‍ ‍ GEEK WEEK 01:25:58 COMIC BOOKS: Superman #64 Christmas Story 01:32:51 MOVIES/TV: Supergirl Teaser Trailer ‍ ‍ 01:51:24 VIDEO GAMES- Death Stranding ‍ ‍ 01:58:05 On The Next Episode… ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ Death Stranding: Christmas In Solitude - https://youtu.be/uxS5EJZ10jM?si=1HzUWPtATKGPSi7d ‍ ‍‍ ‍ Get The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz & More Audio Entertainment From Spirit Blade Productions HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/44479037 or on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNC7Qz41mx8‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ Support this podcast and enjoy ex

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) Paeter's surprising picks of the best DC Comics Christmas stories published from 1990-2011 and how they hit or miss theologically! Then, what Christmas is REALLY about for most of us: Revelation 21! Confused? We'll look at how our pursuit of fun and joy, along with our experiences of sadness & stress in the Christmas season, all point to Revelation Chapter 21: The best Christmas passage you'll probably never hear at a Christmas Eve service! ‍ ‍ AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:26 Favorite DC Christmas Stories 00:39:17 CGC & Christian Geek News(Frozen Underwear, Following Yonder Star: Christmas Stories with a Speculative Fiction Twist) 00:52:38 How Christmas Joy, Sadness & Stress Points To Revelation 21 (Geek Bible Study) 01:20:50 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback (What does Paeter think of KJV-Onlyism? What is Paeter's denomination? Are single people allowed to give marriage advice to married people?, Questions & Reactions About Paeter’s

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A Review of the movie Altered and a look at a collection of verses Paeter chose to reflect on Christmas in the context of weariness, loneliness and sadness. ‍ ‍ AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:49 Altered Review 00:16:35 CGC & Christian Geek News(Game Save Update, Content Schedule Changes) 00:28:26 Bible Verses For The Weary & Lonely At Christmastime (Geek Bible Study) 01:08:57 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback (How To Fix False Urgency In Open World Games,What Should I Do If I'm Seeing Visions From God?) ‍ ‍ GEEK WEEK 01:25:25 MOVIES/TV- John Carpenter's The Thing 01:35:29 VIDEO GAMES- Death Stranding ‍ ‍ 01:41:00 On The Next Episode… ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ Death Stranding: Christmas In Solitude - https://youtu.be/uxS5EJZ10jM?si=1HzUWPtATKGPSi7d ‍ ‍‍ ‍ Get The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz & More Audio Entertainment From Spirit Blade Productions HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/44479037 or on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNC7Qz41mx8

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A Review of the 2025 Remake of The Running Man, a review of Wicked For Good, and some thoughts from scripture about "thankfulness", why God deserves it and why Geeks NEED to express thankfulness to him for our own good! ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:12 Wicked For Good Review 00:14:36 CGC & Christian Geek News(Game Save Update, All That Glows by Lauren Smyth, Sons of Day and Night, The Chronicles of Twinsbane) 00:27:02 The Running Man 2025 Review 00:46:33 Thankfulness: God Deserves It & Geeks NEED It! (Geek Bible Study) ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ GEEK WEEK 01:02:40 MOVIES/TV- Squid Game Season 3, Dark Season 1 01:13:46 VIDEO GAMES- Death Stranding, Sacred 2 Remaster, Red Dead Redemption 2, ‍ ‍ 01:34:18 On The Next Episode… ‍ ‍ 01:36:45 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (With Thanksgiving just around the corner, here's a short but worthwhile list of Thanksgiving DC Comics stories, and some scriptural comments in light of them about navig