The Christian Geek Central Podcast

ON THIS EPISODE:A review for the premiere of The Nevers on HBO Max and some thoughts from Lorehaven.com about how fantasy stories can help us be brave. Then, a look at how Geeks can enslave themselves to the pursuit of status & identity as we continue studying the book of Philippians.PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:41 The Nevers Episode 1 Review00:12:11 CGC & Christian Geek News00:23:36 How Reading Fantasy Can Help Us Be Brave (Lorehaven)00:31:00 The Harm In Trying To Create Status & Identity (Philippians Bible Study)00:39:41 Listener/Viewer Messages (The Future Of My Comic Book Reviews,)00:48:03 Prayer For Financial/Job Insecurity & Our Trust In God00:58:49 Paeter's Geek Week (Spider-man PS4[The Heist & Turf Wars], Cyberpunk 2077, Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, DC Universe Infinite & The New 52[Death Of The Family & Bat-Books, Green Lantern Simon Baz,], Assassin's Creed Odyssey: The Fate Of Atlanti

Reviews for the premiere of Amazon Prime's "Them" and the Netflix movie "Thunder Force", then some thoughts about the tendency and danger of adding rules to scripture as we continue studying Philippians!PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:28 Them Episode 1 Review00:13:42 Thunder Force Review00:22:50 CGC & Christian Geek News00:30:48 The tendency & danger of adding rules to scripture (Philippians Bible Study)00:47:08 Listener/Viewer Messages (Isn't it sinful to spend money on hobbies/entertainment? DC's New 52, What if my parents won't let me play some games?)01:08:12 Paeter's Geek Week (Battlechasers: Nightwar, Elminage Original, Cyberpunk 2077, Imagining Acceptance In Heaven, WandaVision, Watching "Aliens" With My Dad)01:41:51 Next Episode01:43:55 Babylon 5 SchawarmaSupport this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Episodes #0-500 of this podcast were published as "The Spirit

A review of Godzilla Vs Kong, and a retrospective reaction to DC's 1st year of the "New 52" Era. Then some thoughts about a "next step" for geeks who are already regularly attending and serving in a local church as we continue our study of Philippians!PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:04:17 Godzilla Vs Kong Review00:15:11 DC's "New 52" 1st Year Review01:06:00 CGC & Christian Geek News01:20:22 A "Next Step" For Geeks Attending Church (Philippians Bible Study)01:31:08 Listener/Viewer Messages (Why did the theatrical Justice League movie suck?, How would people react to seeing positive Christian representation in video games?)02:06:51 Paeter's Geek Week (Learning Man Of Steel Theme On Piano, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, The Handmaid's Tale, Zack Snyder's Justice League With My Boys [Ages 10 & 13], Pathfinder Adventure Card Game[The Mummy's Mask], Playstation Store Spring Sale, Vita/PSP Stores Closing)02:22:23 Next Episode02:24:20 Bab

Reviews of the premiere episodes for DOTA: Dragon's Blood(Netflix), The Irregulars(Netflix) and Invincible(Amazon Prime), and some thoughts about serving in church or other ministries as a Geek as we continue our study of Philippians! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:29 DOTA: Dragon's Blood Review00:15:46 The Irregulars Episode 1 Review00:26:35 CGC & Christian Geek News00:45:27 Invincible Episode 1, 2 & 3 Review00:54:42 (Philippians Bible Study)01:34:34 Listener/Viewer Messages (What Movie Would I Choose To Be A Sidekick In?)01:49:27 Paeter's Geek Week (Batman V Superman with my son, Zack Snyder's Justice League, Monster Hunter World: Iceborne[Guardian Armor], Path Of Exile[PS4/PS5 Multiplayer Problems], Battlechasers: Nightwar[Dragon Quest XI Replacement, Difficulty & Perks], Wandavision[Where To Start Watching], Superman & Lois["list of priorities" & challenges in marriage])02:20:52 Next Episode02:24:16 Zac

Review and reactions for Justice League, The Snyder Cut, a review of the premiere for Falcon And The Winter Soldier, and some thoughts about how geeks can live "In Christ" and also be a source of life to those they learn from, as we continue studying the book of Philippians!PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:21 Zack Snyder's Justice League (Spoiler-Free) Review00:42:30 Falcon And The Winter Soldier Episode 1 Review01:00:55 CGC & Christian Geek News01:17:25 Living "In Christ" & Giving Life (Philippians Bible Study)01:34:34 Listener/Viewer Messages (What Movie Would I Choose To Be A Sidekick In?)01:49:27 Paeter's Geek Week (Kingdoms Of Amalur: Re-Reckoning[The Legend Of Dead Kel & Post-Game], Mage Knight Board Game, Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, Hero Quest[Against The Ogre Horde], Titans Season 1, Superman & Lois)02:20:52 Next Episode02:24:16 Zack Snyder's Justice League Spoiler ReactionsSupport this podcast and en

7 +1 Movie Reviews as we wrap up our second annual March Movie Madness week! Movie reviews include: Chaos Walking, Boss Level, The Titan, The Devil Below, The Yin-Yang Master: Dream Of Eternity, Monster Camp, Cosmic Sin & Justice League Dark! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:48 Chaos Walking Review00:20:11 Boss Level Review00:31:38 The Titan Review00:41:31 The Devil Below Review00:49:47 The Yin-Yang Master: Dream Of Eternity Review01:05:08 Monster Camp Review01:13:51 CGC & Christian Geek News01:24:16 Cosmic Sin Review01:34:23 Justice League Dark Review01:45:26 Listener/Viewer Messages (Are Men In Movies Too Much Like Women?, Giving DC Comics' Guy Gardner A Second Chance, Did Batman Start Cancel Culture?)02:06:29 Paeter's Geek Week (Pathfinder: Kingmaker, The Princess Bride, Divinity Original Sin 2, Kingdoms Of Amalur: Re-Reckoning[The Teeth Of Naros], My Dad & Aliens/Skyrim/Monster Camp, Xbox Acquires Bethesda[The Ben

Fresh off his (1st annual?) Solo Tabletop Game-fest, Paeter lists his top 5 solo tabletop games! Then, a collection of key CGC content of the past related to Paeter's (at times controversial) belief in the Free Grace doctrine of salvation.PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:03:29 Top 5 Solo Tabletop Board Games & Card Games00:34:39 CGC & Christian Geek News00:38:50 The Doctrine Of Free Grace (Bible Study)02:02:14 Listener/Viewer Messages (Superman Reborn DC New 52, Enjoying Fiction With False Worldviews)02:26:13 Paeter's Geek Week (Superman & Lois, Guy Gardner: Warrior, Pathfinder: Kingmaker PS4)02:50:37 Next Episode02:52:21 Babylon 5 SchawarmaSupport this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Episodes #0-500 of this podcast were published as "The Spirit Blade Underground Podcast" and are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare th

A review of the pilot for Superman And Lois on the CW, and a look back at a pivotal story of Wally West's time as The Flash in "The Return Of Barry Allen". Then, how geeks can experience genuine joy and hope in the middle of life's worst situations, as we continue studying the book of Philippians.PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:02 Superman And Lois CW Pilot Premiere Review00:25:10 CGC & Christian Geek News00:43:26 The Flash: The Return Of Barry Allen Retrospective Review (Essential Issues)01:38:38 Joy & Hope When Life Is Hard (Philippians Bible Study)01:53:07 Listener/Viewer Messages (How Do I Feel About Watching R-Rated Movies?, God's Action & Sin's Results In Entertainment, )02:06:36 Paeter's Geek Week (Dungeons And Dragons, Solo Tabletop Gaming, Hero Quest, Mage Knight, Sword & Sorcery Immortal Souls, Doom The Boardgame, New 52 Batman & Robin, )02:23:44 Next Episode02:27:22 Babylon 5 SchawarmaSupport this

A review of the movie Archenemy, Paeter's picks for The Best Movies (You Missed) In 2020, and a review of the Netflix Series premiere for Tribes Of Europa! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:25 Archenemy Review00:10:29 Best* Geek Movies (You Missed) In 202000:32:56 CGC & Christian Geek News00:46:25 Tribes Of Europa Netflix Premiere Review 00:59:39 Listener/Viewer Messages (Wonder Woman 1984, Movie Ratings & IMDB Content/Parents Guide, Video Game Emulators/Abandonware, Ravi Zacharias & Navigating Controversial Topics With Nuance,)01:13:44 Prayer For The Sick & Financially Struggling In Our Community01:17:11 Paeter's Geek Week (Amazon Prime's Utopia, Dungeon Crawl Board Games, Soloing Tabletop RPGs & Board Games [Dungeons & Dragons, Hero Quest, Mage Knight, Sword & Sorcery: Immortal Souls, Return Of The Heroes, Galaxy Defenders])01:54:02 Next Episode01:58:55 Babylon 5 SchawarmaSupport this podcast and enjo

Some thoughts on the "Girls With Swords" trope in fiction from Lorehaven.com, and Paeter's picks for "Best Geek Movies About Love", with an added focus on stories about familial love, friendship love and the Agape love modeled by Jesus. Then a look at the Biblical concept of love described in 1st Corinthians 13 as we consider who we can love and how we can love them better!PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:45 Geek Movies About "Love"00:21:31 Discerning The "Girls With Swords" Trope (Lorehaven)00:28:35 CGC & Christian Geek News00:41:08 Exploring Biblical "Agape" Love (1 Corinthians 13:1-7) 00:54:29 Listener/Viewer Messages (My thoughts on Terry Goodkind's "Sword Of Truth" Fantasy Series)01:14:16 Paeter's Geek Week (DC Universe Infinite[Hawk & Dove], Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Shadow Hearts: From The New World, Darkest Dungeon, Hero Quest[Against The Ogre Horde])01:44:19 Next Episode01:51:55 Babylon 5 SchawarmaSupport t

A review of the indie space shoot'em up Habroxia 2, and reviews of the movies Spell, Breach, Shadow In The Cloud, Parallel & Bliss! (Yes FIVE movie reviews, and it's not even March Movie Madness Week yet!) Then some thoughts about potential self-created barriers to geeks experiencing unity with other Christians as we continue our Bible Study of Philippians.PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:29 Spell Movie Review00:12:36 Breach Review00:24:43 Shadow In The Cloud Review00:36:12 Habroxia 2 Review00:50:27 CGC & Christian Geek News00:59:24 Parallel Movie Review01:09:25 Bliss Movie Review01:16:33 Self-Made Geek Barriers To Unity (Philippians Bible Study)01:22:48 Listener/Viewer Messages (Am I Only Happy When "Conservative" Christianity Is Represented Positively?)01:30:53 Paeter's Geek Week (DC Universe Infinite, The New 52, Control, Path Of Exile, Shadow Hearts Chronicles)01:47:20 Next Episode01:52:50 Babylon 5 SchawarmaSupport t

Reviews of The Midnight Sky, Batman: Soul Of The Dragon & Monsters Of Man, as well as tons of Christian Geek Novel previews and some thoughts on why superhero stories are a valuable form of fiction. Then later in the show, Paeter unloads his excitement over being a full-on DC Comics fan again after 8 years away.PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:44 Why My Speech Sounds Different Now00:04:38 The Midnight Sky Review00:12:26 Batman: Soul Of The Dragon Review00:22:22 Monsters Of Man Review00:37:38 Christian Geek News Radar (Eden Remains Christian FPS Video Game & Christian Sci-fi, Horror & Fantasy Novels)00:58:53 CGC & Christian Geek News01:11:29 Why We Need Superheroes (Speculative Faith)01:17:42 "Working Out Our Salvation" When No One Is Watching (Philippians Bible Study)01:29:05 Listener/Viewer Messages (The Passing Of Mira Furlan, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, Marvel's The Avengers, Is Playstation Plus Worth It, Is It Ok

A review of the DC Universe Infinite digital comics subscription service, Paeter's picks for best new and old games of 2020, and 3 important questions to consider before we post our opinions on social media.PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:40 DC Universe Infinite Review00:32:36 Best* New & Old Games Of 202001:00:49 CGC & Christian Geek News01:12:44 3 Questions To Ask Before Posting On Social Media01:33:37 Listener/Viewer Messages (Alternate "WandaVision" Reactions)01:43:18 Prayer For Sick Loved Ones01:50:11 Paeter's Geek Week ("Special Ops Weekend"(Unlocked, Den Of Thieves, Mile 22, Extraction), Ghost Recon Breakpoint ($9 til Feb. 4th), Far Cry 5, Raised By Wolves, Titans Rebirth,)02:13:34 Next Episode02:16:00 Babylon 5 SchawarmaSupport this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Episodes #0-500 of this podcast were published as "The Spirit Blade Underground Podcast" and are

Reviews of Skylines, Outside The Wire and the WandaVision premiere, as well as a look at what Jesus' 2nd coming means for underappreciated geeks as we continue studying the book of Philippians!PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:46 Skylines Review00:19:54 WandaVision Premiere Review00:33:27 CGC & Christian Geek News00:40:33 Outside The Wire Review00:48:46 Jesus' Return & Underappreciated Geeks (Philippians Bible Study)00:55:56 Listener/Viewer Messages (Mr. Sci-fi Space Command, How To Grow & Mature As A Christian, Does Psalm 101:3 Prohibit Geek Entertainment?, Should I Tell Other Christians Not To Watch Shows With Nudity?)01:16:07 Paeter's Geek Week (Game Loft, Pathfinder: Kingmaker, Fallout 76, Darkest Dungeon, Saving For An Xbox Series X, The Final Days Of Superman, Superman: Action Comics Rebirth Vol. 1 "Path Of Doom", DC Rebirth)01:48:35 Next Episode01:54:03 Babylon 5 SchawarmaSupport this podcast and enjoy exclusive

Reviews of Wonder Woman 1984 and Love And Monsters, and what Jesus' humility means for Geeks as we return to our study of the book of Philippians!PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:07:13 Wonder Woman 1984 Review00:30:09 Love And Monsters Review00:40:55 CGC & Christian Geek News00:52:36 Jesus' Humility & Christian Geeks (Philippians Bible Study)01:03:40 Listener/Viewer Messages (Raised By Wolves, Taekwondo Spirituality, Why No Anime Reviews On This Podcast, Did Wonder Woman Rape A Man, )01:21:24 Paeter's Geek Week (Spider-man: Miles Morales, Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition, Death Stranding, Ghost Recon Breakpoint Terminator DLC, Doritos Crash Course, Kaboom[Atari 2600], Monster Hunter World: Iceborne, Star Trek Discovery Season 3 & LGBTQ+ Representation, Young Justice Animated Series,)02:15:13 Next Episode02:23:05 Babylon 5 SchawarmaSupport this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeprodu

A different kind of episode, featuring an audio chat christmas hangout with patrons! A fun chat about all kinds of Christmas stuff! Beverages, special meals, movies and fun traditions! And all while Paeter played some "Christmas" video games!

An episode that became so big it had to be split in half! See timestamps for details on both parts A & B!First impression of Cyberpunk 2077 including info about its nudity filter and worldview. Reviews of the Monster Hunter movie and Tenet. Reactions to the series premiere of The Stand, and the struggle of feeling "Peace On Earth" at Christmas time.PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPSA00:00:30 Intro00:03:24 Cyberpunk 207700:28:24 Monster Hunter Movie Review00:46:19 Tenet Review01:05:45 CGC & Christian Geek News01:32:40 The Stand CBS Series Premiere Review01:46:22 Where Is "Peace On Earth" For Geeks?B00:00:00 Listener/Viewer Messages (Anime Nudity, Cyberpunk 2077 Nudity & Streaming Platform Nudity Policies, MORE Cyberpunk 2077, )00:19:32 Paeter's Geek Week (Getting a PS5, load times, HDR, Framerate, 4k, PS5 Backward Compatibility[Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Monster Hunter World, Pathfinder Kingmaker, Sword Coast Legends, Kingdoms Of Amalur Re-R

An episode that became so big it had to be split in half! See timestamps for details on both parts A & B!First impression of Cyberpunk 2077 including info about its nudity filter and worldview. Reviews of the Monster Hunter movie and Tenet. Reactions to the series premiere of The Stand, and the struggle of feeling "Peace On Earth" at Christmas time.PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPSA00:00:30 Intro00:03:24 Cyberpunk 207700:28:24 Monster Hunter Movie Review00:46:19 Tenet Review01:05:45 CGC & Christian Geek News01:32:40 The Stand CBS Series Premiere Review01:46:22 Where Is "Peace On Earth" For Geeks?B00:00:00 Listener/Viewer Messages (Anime Nudity, Cyberpunk 2077 Nudity & Streaming Platform Nudity Policies, MORE Cyberpunk 2077, )00:19:32 Paeter's Geek Week (Getting a PS5, load times, HDR, Framerate, 4k, PS5 Backward Compatibility[Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Monster Hunter World, Pathfinder Kingmaker, Sword Coast Legends, Kingdoms Of Amalur Re-R

Remembering some of his time as a worship pastor as Paeter continues his Bookshelf Tour, and why The Little Drummer Boy may be a valuable Christmas song for geeks!PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:09:18 How Paeter Quit Pastoring & Started Online Ministry (Bookshelf Tour)00:38:54 CGC & Christian Geek News00:53:39 Geeks & The Little Drummer Boy01:11:26 Listener/Viewer Messages (Horror Movies & How Not To Be Intimidated By Judgmental Christians, The Multiverse Of Spider-man Movies)01:32:22 Paeter's Geek Week (Ghost Recon Breakpoint Terminator DLC Missions, Monster Hunter World Multiplayer, Showing My Dad "Alien", PS5)01:49:32 Next Episode01:53:44 Babylon 5 SchawarmaSupport this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Episodes #0-500 of this podcast were published as "The Spirit Blade Underground Podcast" and are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Res

Reactions to the video games Spider-man: Miles Morales & Morbid: The Seven Acolytes, some thoughts from Speculative Faith on why Christmas and Fantasy novels go hand in hand, what relationships in the church should look like according to the book of Philippians, and a Spirit Blade Productions Christmas tradition returns as Paeter shares his updated rendition of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel"!PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:45 Spider-man: Miles Morales Review (First Impressions)00:22:20 Reading Fantasy At Christmas (Speculative Faith)00:28:01 CGC & Christian Geek News00:35:49 Paeter's "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" (2020 Version)00:41:17 Morbid: The Seven Acolytes Review (First Impressions)01:05:14 What Relationships In Church Should Look Like (Philippians Bible Study) 01:14:48 Listener/Viewer Messages (Game Difficulty That Ruins Theme, Assassin's Creed Valhalla Nudity Filter)01:26:26 Paeter's Geek Week (Spider-man Movies, HeroQues