The Christian Geek Central Podcast

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

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A Review of the 2025 B-Fantasy Remake "Deathstalker", and some thoughts from scripture about the nature of "thankfulness" and how it helps US when we are thankful! ‍ ‍ AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:06:54 Deathstalker 2025 Review 00:18:42 CGC & Christian Geek News(Game Save Update, Marathon 11/15!!) 00:25:49 How Thankfulness HELPS Geeks! (Geek Bible Study) 00:38:03 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Is It Really Impossible Paeter Will Ever Fear A Predator Again?) ‍ ‍ GEEK WEEK 00:50:10 MOVIES/TV- Squid Game Season 3 00:58:32 VIDEO GAMES- Death Stranding, Sacred 2 Remaster, Red Dead Redemption 2 ‍ ‍ 01:22:39 On The Next Episode… ‍ ‍ 01:24:49 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (Batman's got a striking new villain, Superman learns a boyhood lesson Christians should take to heart, and a Green Lantern event ends while teasing big things coming! Batman: Dark Patterns 11, Batman & Robin 26, Action Comics 1091, Green Lantern Corps 9) ‍

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) Reviews for the Netflix Frankenstein movie, Predator: Badlands, and a first impressions review of the indie dungeon-quest crawler inspired by Hero Quest, Dark Quest 4! Also this week, a look at why we actually NEED to be part of a local church, and suggestions for what to do when that seems impossible, as we continue our 1 Timothy Geek Bible Study! ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:45 Frankenstein Review 00:12:58 CGC & Christian Geek News(Game Save Events Schedule, Maxine Justice: Public Offender by Daniel Schwabauer) 00:20:44 Predator: Badlands Review 00:34:42 Why We MUST Be Part Of A Church (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 00:47:35 Dark Quest 4 Review (First Impressions) 01:05:32 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Learning From The Anatomy Of A Nasty Comment) ‍ ‍ GEEK WEEK 01:33:00 MOVIES/TV- Squid Game Season 3-1 01:43:56 VIDEO GAMES- Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake, Castlevania: Portrait Of Ruin, Death Stranding ‍ ‍ 01:58:50 On The Next Ep

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the potentially sci-fi movie Bugonia (this one is special, folks!), reactions to the opening hours and initial themes/philosophy of The Outer Worlds 2, a spotlight for “On Magic & Miracles: A Theological Guide To Discerning Fictional Magic”, and a look at some more of the costs and blessings of church leadership and its connection to family life as we continue our 1 Timothy Geek Bible Study! ‍ ‍ AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:47 Bugonia Review 00:13:57 CGC & Christian Geek News(Game Events Schedule!) 00:25:23 The Outer Worlds 2 Early Impressions & Themes/Philosophy 00:53:52 Costs & Blessings Of Church Leadership (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 01:05:30 SPOTLIGHT: “On Magic & Miracles” by Marian A. Jacobs 01:23:30 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Confirming The Call To Overseas Missions) ‍ ‍ GEEK WEEK 01:28:56 MOVIES/TV- Hellraiser(2022), A Nightmare On Elm Street(2010), The Void 01:48:48 VIDEO GAMES- Dragon Quest 3

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) Paeter's list for Top 10 Favorite Horror Movies & Their Themes, and a biblical exploration of what we should expect, and how we can verify, when God The Holy Spirit is speaking to or guiding us. ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:04:40 Top 10 Favorite Horror Movies & Their Themes 00:27:58 CGC & Christian Geek News(Game Save Shocking Start!, Glass Across the Sea, by Sara Ella) 00:39:03 Testing If The Holy Spirit Is Leading Us & Others (Geek Bible Study) 01:24:29 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Should we watch movies made by people who hate Christianity? What to do when crippled by mental health problems, Secular Marriage/Gay Marriage & Intersex Sex Changes,) ‍ ‍ GEEK WEEK 01:56:06 MOVIES/TV- From Beyond, The Ritual, Weapons, 02:15:43 VIDEO GAMES- Monster Hunter Wilds, The Outer Worlds: Peril On Gorgon, Labyrinth Of Refrain: Coven Of Dusk, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, 02:25:43 On The Next Episode… ‍ ‍ 02:27:28 Essentia

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) Reviews of the horror movies "Black Phone 2" and "Vicious", and a look at the cost and blessing of being a leader in your church as we continue our Geek Bible Study of 1 Timothy! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:52 Black Phone 2 Review 00:16:10 CGC & Christian Geek News(Game Save Stunts/Rewards! Perplexity by Chawna Schroeder) 00:27:40 Vicious Review 00:49:49 The Cost & Blessing Of Leading In Your Church (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 01:09:05 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Paeter's Thoughts On Spawn, How Can We Tell When The Holy Spirit Is Telling Us Something?) GEEK WEEK 01:59:10 MOVIES/TV- The Black Phone 02:04:05 VIDEO GAMES- Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, Graveyard Keeper, Old School "Classiq N" NES Console, Dragon Quest Builders 2. 02:41:55 On The Next Episode… 02:46:48 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (DC KO is looking to make an impact, but will it be something i feel, or just the sound of pl

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A special Tron Trilogy episode! A review of Tron: Ares, and Paeter pulls his reviews of the first two Tron movies out of the podcast archives to share thoughts on both the original Tron movie and Tron: Legacy! Then, as we look ahead to Halloween, Paeter shares reflections on his favorite verses in the Bible about Death! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:08:33 Tron & Tron: Legacy Reviews 00:24:07 CGC & Christian Geek News(Singularity by Shannon McDermott) 00:30:13 Tron: Ares Review 00:51:06 Paeter’s Favorite Bible Verses About Death (Geek Bible Study) GEEK WEEK 01:10:12 MOVIES/TV- Ghost In The Shell(Live Action), Dark City, Tron: Legacy, 01:35:55 VIDEO GAMES- Dragon Quest XI, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remaster, Dragon Quest Builders 2 01:46:35 On The Next Episode… Game Save '25 Event/Team Info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg-kZH9xtXk Get The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz & More Audio Entertainment From Spirit Blade Productions HERE: https:/

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the horror movie Good Boy, first impressions of Final Fantasy Tactics Ivalice Chronicles and the surprising, sad relevance its themes still have, thoughts and reactions after receiving a private demo of the upcoming Christian-made video game Gate Zero, and some thoughts from 1 Timothy that can encourage and give us perspective when we feel overlooked for potential roles in our churches. AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:06:04 Good Boy Review 00:17:48 CGC & Christian Geek News(Game Save Team Member Livestream) 00:25:31 Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles (Sadly Relevant Themes) 00:41:04 Encouragement/Perspective On Being Overlooked In Your Church (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 00:54:11 Gate Zero Private Demo Thoughts 01:10:40 Listener Questions & Feedback (I Keep Worrying That Things I Like Are Sinful!) GEEK WEEK 01:21:06 VIDEO GAMES- Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark, Final Fantasy 8 &

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review discussion with Patrons for the first season of Alien Earth, thoughts and reactions for the first 3 hours of the Baby Steps video game, and a passage in 1 Timothy that may surprisingly indicate you are a Deacon at your church, or that you should be! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:08 Alien Earth Season 1 Review Discussion w/Patrons 00:29:00 CGC & Christian Geek News(Wonderful Wizard Of Oz Audiobook Release) 00:34:54 Baby Steps First Impressions 00:58:13 How To Energize & Motivate Serving In Your Church (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 01:12:12 Listener Questions & Feedback (What Does Paeter Think Of The Harry Potter Books? The Bible On Anger & Would A Christian Red Lantern Work As A Character?) GEEK WEEK 01:33:08 MOVIES/TV- Superman(2025) 01:40:01 VIDEO GAMES- No Man's Sky, 01:52:30 On The Next Episode… 01:57:22 The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz Audiobook Preview Game Save '25 Event/Team Info: https://www.youtu

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) An exploration of the biblical theology accidentally hidden all over No Man's Sky and other games like it, and some thoughts from 1 Timothy connecting parenting and leading, as well as what can destroy our effectiveness as we try to speak the truth! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:04:38 No Man’s Sky’s “Gameplay Theology” 00:26:50 CGC & Christian Geek News(Join The “Game Save” Team!, Augmented, by Candace Kade, The Star-Blessed by Angie Dickinson Things We Can Change: A Time Travel Thriller by Karyne Norton Kickstarter ends sept. 24th) 00:39:13 What Can Help Or Destroy Our Ability To Influence (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 00:54:12 Listener Questions & Feedback (Should any type of entertainment be off-limits for Christians? Should We Start A No Man’s Sky Event… Or A “Carrie Fisher” Movement?) GEEK WEEK 01:06:13 MOVIES/TV- Alien Earth 01:10:11 VIDEO GAMES- Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, Wolfenstein Youngblood, Tainted Grail: The Fall Of

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of The Long Walk and a continuing look in 1 Timothy at the qualifications for our church leaders and why ANY Christians who want to share their opinions should develop them too! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:04:14 The Long Walk Review 00:28:11 CGC & Christian Geek News(Firebreak by Kathy Tyers Re-release, Beneath False Stars by S.D. Grimm, Things We Can Change: A Time Travel Thriller by Karune Norton Kickstarter ends sept. 24th) 00:43:17 Qualifications For Church Leaders & Influential Geeks! (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 01:00:10 Listener Questions & Feedback (What are Paeter’s favorite “blank slate” character RPGs?, Avoiding Horror To Look Like Real Christians, Using Chat GPT For Bible Study, Do Women Have To Work At Home?) GEEK WEEK 01:44:04 TV & MOVIES- Alien Earth Episode 4, Man Of Steel Revisited, 02:10:34 VIDEO GAMES- No Man’s Sky, Castlevania Dominus Collection 02:21:31 On The Next Episode… 02:23:29 Essent

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of The Conjuring: Last Rites and a look in 1 Timothy at the qualifications for our church leaders that WE should be aiming for, too! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:05:54 The Conjuring: Last Rites Review 00:19:42 CGC & Christian Geek News(Gate Zero Gameplay Demo, The Things We Can Change: A Time Travel Thriller by Karyne Norton) 00:28:24 Qualifications For Church Leaders & Influential Geeks! (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 01:02:22 Listener Questions & Feedback (Is It Spiritually Harmful To Enjoy The Hellboy Movies? What Should We Do About Legalistic Christians Who Condemn Our Hobbies?) GEEK WEEK 01:22:19 TV & MOVIES- Total Recall(2012), 2001: A Space Odyssey, Highlander, 01:50:02 VIDEO GAMES- No Man’s Sky “Voyagers” Update 02:17:28 On The Next Episode… 02:21:05 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (DC is cooking up a massive event, dropping the ball with Bane, and using Batgirl to spread Hollywood's worst message to hu

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the movie Red Sonja (2025), and Paeter shares some stories of times he was deeply hurt by the church and why today he is more committed than ever to the same church that hurt him, and the local church in general! PLUS, a walkthrough/review of the book that both helped Paeter survive as a geek in the church, and also laid a foundation for his nearly 20 year ministry to Christian Geeks online! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:15 Red Sonja (2025) Review 00:21:28 The Heart Of The Artist by Rory Noland (Book Overview & Review) 01:00:51 CGC & Christian Geek News 01:03:17 Paeter’s Story Of Being Hurt By His Church & Why He Still Loves It Today 02:33:32 On The Next Episode… 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 SUBSCRIBE TO PAETER’S SUBSTACK, @PAETERFRANDSEN: https://paeterfrand

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review for the season 2 premiere of Peacemaker, and a look at the controversial issue of women in leadership roles of the church, where Paeter lands and what geeks should do with their feelings about this important issue. AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:36 Peacemaker Season 2 Premiere Review 00:13:41 CGC & Christian Geek News(The Things We Can Change: A Time Travel Thriller by Karyne Norton, The Light That Leads by Karyne Norton,) 00:22:19 Women In Leadership Roles Of The Church & What Geeks Should Do About It (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 00:55:10 Listener/Viewer Feedback & Paeter’s Responses((What DC Comics Do You Recommend For 7-Year-Old Girls?, Don’t These Bible Verses Mean We Shouldn’t Watch Horror Movies?) Paeter's Geek Week 01:26:43 TV & MOVIES- Superbob 01:32:14 VIDEO GAMES- No Man’s Sky 01:53:51 On The Next Episode… 01:56:52 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (This week we have two shattered Robins and Wonde

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review for the series premiere of Alien: Earth, and a look at possibly the most controversial passage in the Bible, what it says and doesn’t say about women in the church, and what relevance it has for Christian Geeks! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:53 Alien Earth Premiere Review 00:18:46 CGC & Christian Geek News(The Restitching of Camille DuLaine by Lindsay A. Franklin) 00:27:06 Women [& Geeks] Speaking & Teaching In Church (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) Paeter's Geek Week 01:06:35 TV & MOVIES- Peacemaker Season 1, Black Adam, Justice League Unlimited Season 1 01:18:36 VIDEO GAMES- Oblivion Remastered, Neverwinter Nights Enhanced Edition, Monster Hunter Wilds, 01:34:24 On The Next Episode… 01:35:56 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (Is there actual reason to hope, even suspect, that DC may be de-aging Jon Kent soon? I think two very significant pieces of evidence have just come into play! Aquaman 7, Batman & Ro

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) THREE Movie Reviews including The A-Frame, The Occupant and Weapons! ALSO, an hour-long look at various parts of scripture that define “Spiritual Warfare” and equip us for it! It may not be what you think! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:52 The A-Frame Review 00:15:35 CGC & Christian Geek News(Winter’s Chill by Morgan L. Busse,) 00:20:02 The Occupant Review 00:39:27 “Spiritual Warfare” Geeks Can’t Overlook! (Geek Bible Study) 01:44:42 Listener/Viewer Feedback & Questions(What To Do When A Parent Won’t Let You Play “Evil” Games, Is 1 Corinthians 11 For Us To Obey Today?, Where Should I Start Reading DC Comics?) Paeter's Geek Week 01:59:09 COMIC BOOKS- Justice League Of America #71-75 02:05:33 TV & MOVIES- Peacemaker Season 1 02:11:18 VIDEO GAMES- Death Stranding, Monster Hunter Wilds 02:36:49 On The Next Episode… 02:40:07 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (Taking a look at one of my favorite Green Lanterns, this is my li

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) An in-depth interview with DC Comics writer Jeremy Adams about how his Christian Faith plays into his writing and career, and a detailed analysis of a complex passage of scripture regarding men and women, including Paeter’s approach to wrestling with, and interpreting, difficult verses in the Bible! Also, a “bonus” review of the “geek-adjacent” comedy, The Naked Gun! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:04:06 Jeremy Adams Interview 01:01:27 CGC & Christian Geek News(A Resource For Theologically Considering The Multiverse Hypothesis) 01:06:08 The Naked Gun Review 01:21:33 Men & Women In Church And Interpeting Difficult Verses (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 01:46:52 Listener/Viewer Feedback & Questions(The Bible On Divorce, A Weirdly Misused Bible Verse) Paeter's Geek Week 02:11:17 COMIC BOOKS- Justice League Of America #48-70, 02:15:49 TV & MOVIES- Justice League Unlimited Season 1 02:24:23 VIDEO GAMES- Death Stranding 02:32:02 On The Next Epis

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps and a revisit of a classic topic: Rough Language. What does the Bible actually say, or NOT say about the use of “swear words”? You’ll probably be surprised! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:06:47 Fantastic Four: First Steps Review 00:23:22 CGC & Christian Geek News(The Serpent & The Seed free video game by Discipleship Tech) 00:27:23 The Bible & “Bad” Words 00:41:05 Listener/Viewer Feedback & Questions(Paeter’s Reactions To His Personal Interactions At Realm Makers) Paeter's Geek Week 00:47:07 COMIC BOOKS- Justice League Of America #1-47(International) 00:59:43 VIDEO GAMES- Shakedown Hawaii, Death Stranding, Parasite Eve New Game+, Justice League Heroes PSP 01:15:18 On The Next Episode… 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) In the wake of the release of the Superman movie, we take a look at its featured Green Lantern, Guy Gardner, his key comic book stories, and what Christian Geeks can learn from him! Also in light of the Superman movie, a study of two passages in scripture that inform us of our “Secret Identity” and how we are meant to live it out! Finally, Indie Christian Fantasy/Sci-fi author Karyne Norton shares her journey to publishing, why she abandoned a promising path to mainstream publishing to go indie instead, the success she has found, and how she did it! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:35 Exploring Guy Gardner (Topic Starts at 00:06:43) 00:42:55 CGC & Christian Geek News(Christian Geeks Are Built For Theology & Apologetics!) 00:48:15 An Indie Christian Journey To Publishing w/Karyne Norton 01:32:27 Living The “Secret Identity” Of Christians (Colossians 3:1-4 & 1 John 3:1-2 Bible Studies) 01:56:14 Listener/Viewer Feedback & Questions(Did Paet

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the greatly anticipated Superman movie! Then, a non-spoiler review for the story of Death Stranding 2! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:04:24 Superman Movie Review 00:44:29 CGC & Christian Geek News(Christian Video Game Gate Zero Coming To Playstation, Firmament now on PS4 & PS5, Free Jewel of The Stars by Adam David Collings, The Crier Stone by Lyndsey Lewellen, ) 00:56:19 Death Stranding 2 Story Review 01:30:39 Listener/Viewer Feedback & Questions(How The Bible Indirectly Anticipates & Warns Against AI “Relationships”, ) Paeter's Geek Week 01:59:03 MOVIES & TV- Showing My Sons Total Recall(1990), The Terminator & The Abyss 02:23:26 VIDEO GAMES- Death Stranding & Spiritual Growth Playing “Podcast Games”, 02:56:45 On The Next Episode… 03:02:08 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (Although Mr. Terrific (or his writer) seems to have forgotten The Spectre exists, Green Lantern Hal Jordan definitely has N