The Christian Geek Central Podcast

Christian Geek novels, comic & a board game as we take a look at the Christian Geek News Radar, some observations about the lack of thankfulness in geek fiction from our friends at Speculative Faith, and what scripture indicates about why Thankfulness is something God deserves and Geeks need!PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:34 Where Is Thankfulness In Geek Fiction (Speculative Faith)00:08:01 Christian Geek News Radar (Novels, Comic & Board Game)00:21:47 CGC & Christian Geek News00:31:22 Why Geeks Need Thankfulness & Why God Deserves It (Bible Study) 00:45:10 Listener/Viewer Messages (Why Isn't There More Christian Fantasy?)00:53:37 Paeter's Geek Week (Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, Playstation Plus Ebay Sale, Assassin's Creed Odyssey: The Fate Of Atlantis, Death Stranding, Borderlands, Spider-man Movies, HeroQuest, Black Friday)01:22:00 Next Episode01:25:05 Babylon 5 SchawarmaSupport this podcast and enjoy exclusive re

A review of the movie The New Mutants and a first impressions review of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, along with a closer look at its themes and the values it promotes. Then, a look at how relationships with other Christians equips us for the painful "gifts" of God as we continue in Philippians.PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:43 The New Mutants Review00:15:24 Assassin's Creed Valhalla First Impressions Review, Themes & Nudity Filter00:44:24 CGC & Christian Geek News00:53:08 Relationships With Christians Prepares Us For God's Painful "Gifts" (Philippians Bible Study)01:03:41 Listener/Viewer Messages (Demands For Paeter's Singing, The Boys Season 1 Episode 5 "Good For The Soul", Is Something Wrong If It Feels Wrong?, Does Jesus Judge Like Your Mother/Grandmother?, Assassin's Creed Valhalla PS4 Technical Problems & Distasteful Themes/Gameplay)01:30:33 Paeter's Geek Week (Spider-man PS4, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint Terminator

A review of the indie fantasy movie Mortal and learning how to rejoice in the face of death as we continue in Philippians.PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:29 Mortal Review00:07:34 CGC & Christian Geek NewsFranciso Ruiz Extra-Life Livestream 10am-10pm Sat. Nov. 14th twitch.tv/retrorewindpod00:19:53 Rejoicing While Thinking About Death (Philippians Bible Study)00:29:49 Listener/Viewer Messages (Is Covid-19 Going Through Paeter's Family?)00:32:51 Paeter's Geek Week (Spider-man PS4 & Miles Morales, Fallout 3, Mass Effect Andromeda, Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon, Homefront: The Revolution, Pathfinder: Kingmaker, Battlechasers: Nightwar, Ghost Recon Breakpoint Update, PS5 Purchase Attempt, Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, Franciso Ruiz Extra-Life Stream- 10am-10pm Sat. Nov. 14th twitch.tv/retrorewindpod, Making My Christmas List)01:16:01 Next Episode01:17:36 Babylon 5 SchawarmaSupport this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://ww

A quick look at some helpful books in the continuation of Paeter's Bookshelf Tour series, some brief thoughts about Watchdogs: Legion and why Paeter isn't reviewing it, learning how to rejoice when life sucks as we continue in the book of Philippians, and Paeter's plans for his annual 24-hour video game marathon on Nov. 7th!PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:08 Bookshelf Tour (Parenting, Marriage & Leadership)00:15:46 Watchdogs Legion Non-Review00:25:30 CGC & Christian Geek NewsPaeter's Extra-Life 24 hr Livestream begins 5am Pacific Nov. 7th, youtube.com/christiangeekcentralFranciso Ruiz Extra-Life Livestream 10am-10pm Sat. Nov. 14th twitch.tv/retrorewindpod01:03:08 Rejoicing Even When Life Sucks (Philippians Bible Study)01:14:32 Listener/Viewer Messages (Making Paeter Play Super Mario Bros, Enjoying Movies Made By "God-Haters", Why Churches Don't See Many Miracles Today)01:24:37 Paeter's Geek Week (Extra-Life Prep, Darkes

A review of the season 2 premiere of The Mandalorian, some thoughts about the horror genre in light of Philippians 4:8, and how we should think and feel about disgraced Christian leaders as we continue our study of Philippians.PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:30 The Mandalorian Season 2 Premiere Review00:11:27 Horror, Gore & Philippians 4:8 (Speculative Faith)01:17:18 CGC & Christian Geek NewsFranklin Gander- October 30th, 8am - 8pm (EST) https://www.twitch.tv/archsaint1611 & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBx1l9FT-EOMqDUwEbgKJmA00:31:53 Disgraced Christian Leaders & Teachers (Philippians Bible Study)00:39:19 Listener/Viewer Messages (Anxiety & Loss, Waiting On Next-Gen Consoles, Dragon Age, The Last Of Us Part 2, Dead Space 2, Unemployment, Weekly Waistline: six weeks later)01:20:02 Paeter's Geek Week (Family Tabletop Day, Fallout 3, Horizon Zero Dawn, Far Cry Blood Dragon, Shadow Hearts: From The New World

A conversation about "The State Of Star Trek" in light of the Discovery Season 3 premiere, a review of the HBO Max exclusive movie "The Witches", and some thoughts about control and insecurity as we continue in the book of Philippians!PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:28 The Witches (2020) Review00:13:34 The State Of Star Trek (After Discovery Season 3 Premiere) With Adam David Collings01:01:13 CGC & Christian Geek NewsFranklin Gander- October 30th, 8am - 8pm (EST) https://www.twitch.tv/archsaint1611 & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBx1l9FT-EOMqDUwEbgKJmA01:16:45 Control Insecurity(Philippians Bible Study)01:26:08 Listener/Viewer Messages (Do actors sin by playing sinful characters?, Jared Leto Joker In Snyder Cut, Suicide Squad Ayer Cut,)01:43:48 Paeter's Geek Week (Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Agents Of Mayhem, Mass Effect Andromeda, Horizon Zero Dawn, Bloodstained: Ritual Of The Night, Castlevania: Harmony Of Dissonance,

A review the Amazon Prime original movie "Evil Eye", first impressions of the video game Foregone on the PS4 and how cultivating biblical love can make hard choices easier as we continue in the book of Philippians!PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:43 Foregone PS4 Review00:23:27 Evil Eye Review00:34:12 CGC & Christian Geek News00:52:44 How love makes good choices easier (Philippians Bible Study)01:07:18 Listener/Viewer Messages (Entertainent & Sexual Sin In Dating & Marriage)01:19:29 Paeter's Geek Week (Getaway w/ Wife, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, 9th Dawn 3, Castlevania: Circle Of The Moon, PS5 Backward Compatibility/UI/Playstation Store Sale & PS5 Notes, Hero Quest https://hasbropulse.com/collections/haslab/products/heroquest-game-system, Batman: The Court Of Owls Vol. 1, Superman: Lois & Clark, Horizon Zero Dawn: The Frozen Wilds, Playstation TV, Family Reading & Tabletop Day)02:02:45 Next Episode02:07:07 Bab

A review for Season 2 of Amazon Prime's "The Boys", news about some new Sci-fi and Fantasy novels, along with new comics books, all by Christian creators, and developing a better perspective on "church people" as we continue in the book of Philippians!PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:28 The Boys Season 2 Review00:15:06 New Sci-fi/Fantasy Novels & Comics By Christians (Christian Geek News Radar)00:27:19 CGC & Christian Geek News00:42:54 Changing Our Thoughts About "Church People"(Philippians Bible Study)00:53:56 Listener/Viewer Messages (Lack Of PS5 Pre-release Info, Batman: Knightfall, The Secret Six, No Man's Sky)01:06:37 Paeter's Geek Week (Pathfinder: Kingmaker, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, Star Trek Picard Season 1 Worldview Vs. Star Trek Discovery Season 2 Worldview, 9th Dawn III: Shadow Of Erthil, Mass Effect Andromeda, Wolfenstein: The New Order & Youngblood, HeroQuest, Konami Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection

Reactions to the inconsistant reports surrounding PS4 to PS5 backward compatibility and save transfers and why you should consider waiting on buying a new console. Then we start our exploration of the book of Philippians and what it specifically has for us as geeks. Finally, a retrospective review of the DC Comics story "The Spectre: Crimes and Punishments" as a part of our "Essential Issues" series.PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:54 PS4 to PS5 Save Transfers, Backward Compatibility & Reasons To Wait Before Buying00:18:40 The Spectre: Crimes And Punishments Retrospective DC Comic Review (Essential Issues)00:35:08 CGC & Christian Geek News00:49:15 Social Skills In Ministry & "Organized Religion" (Philippians Bible Study)01:01:05 Listener/Viewer Messages (When Our Sin Prevents Ministry, Pathfinder: Kingmaker PS4, A Story Of God's Rescue From Console Hype)01:15:46 Paeter's Geek Week (Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: Wrat

Reactions to the Microsoft Purchase of Zenimax/Bethesda, Paeter's (final?) deliberations on the choice between Xbox Series X Vs Playstation 5, and spiritual self-examination on the topic of "Hype". Then, a review of the sci-fi movie "Coherence" and a look at some of the dangers of sexual sin as we finish our current look at the book of Proverbs. And at long last, the conclusion of Paeter's "Weekly Waistline" weight-loss endeavor!PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:59 Microsoft Buying Zenimax/Bethesda, PS5 Vs. Series X Decision, Hype As A Christian00:46:46 Coherence Review00:55:58 CGC & Christian Geek News01:10:54 THE FINAL Weekly Waistline01:30:09 The Dangers Of Sexual Sin (Proverbs Bible Study)01:40:31 Listener/Viewer Messages (New WandaVision Trailer)01:46:19 Paeter's Geek Week (Terminator Salvation, Binging Snacks & Star Trek Discovery Season 1, Spider-man PS4, Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Kingdoms Of Amalur Re-Reckoning, Path

A review for the first three episodes of Netflix' new video game-based anime series, "Dragon's Dogma", a review of the new DC Animated movie "Superman: Man Of Tomorrow", and Paeter's deliberations about the Playstation 5 Vs The Xbox Series X.PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week(with some brief comments on DC Fandome)!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:25 Dragon's Dogma Netflix Premiere Review00:10:43 Superman: Man Of Tomorrow Review00:24:36 CGC & Christian Geek News00:39:55 Weekly Waistline00:54:13 Xbox Series X Vs. PS5: How To Choose01:35:31 Listener/Viewer Messages (Laughing At Sinful Jokes, Should Christians Create Dark Art?, Reasons To Get Xbox Series X, Which Console For Multiplayer?)02:06:09 Paeter's Geek Week (Kingdoms Of Amalur: Re-Reckoning, Burgertime Atari 2600, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines, Morgawr: The Voyage Of The Jerle Shannara, Habroxia, DC Fandome[Superman And Lois CW TV Series, Junkie XL Justice League Snyder Cu

Reactions to the September Ubisoft Forward event, some thoughts about the problems of villain self-sacrifice in fiction, a review of the first 5 hours of Kingdoms Of Amalur: Re-Reckoning on the PS4, how God wants to shape our desires in life as we continue looking at the book of Proverbs, and Paeter interacts with listeners about the price reveals for the Xbox Series X & Xbox Series S, while sharing his current thoughts about which next-gen console he may buy!PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions/comments/feedback and Paeter's geek week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:03:18 September Ubisoft Forward Reactions00:20:50 Kingdoms Of Amalur: Re-Reckoning PS4 Review (First Impressions)00:46:39 CGC & Christian Geek News00:58:38 Weekly Waistline01:14:58 The Problems With Villain Self-Sacrifice (Speculative Faith)01:23:39 How God wants to shape our (sexual) desires (Proverbs Bible Study)01:33:18 Listener/Viewer Messages (Xbox X Vs. PS5, Suicide Squad "Ayer Cut", Extra-Life Charity Event,)01:40:43 Xbox

Paeter's picks for the best games of "Un-E3 2020", a review of the Netflix movie "Freaks: You're One Of Us", first impressions of Wasteland 3 on the PS4, new Christian comics and a video game on our Christian Geek Radar, and how God wants to save us from bad sex as we continue in the book of Proverbs.PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions/comments/feedback and Paeter's geek week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:05:41 "Best" Games Of Un-E3 202000:29:27 Wasteland 3 First Impressions Review00:39:16 CGC & Christian Geek News00:51:30 Weekly Waistline01:08:43 New Christian Comics & Video Game01:14:05 Netflix' "Freaks: You're One Of Us" Review01:23:25 How God wants to save us from bad sex (Proverbs Bible Study)01:32:48 Listener/Viewer Messages (Comments from non-Christians, A listener that makes Paeter's Tortillas!, )01:39:40 Paeter's Geek Week (Pathfinder: Kingmaker, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, Terry Brooks' "Morgawr: Voyage Of The Jerle Shannara", Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Morgan, Retron

Reactions to the DC Fandome Hall Of Heroes event, and some thoughts about the relationship between our sin and how we view other people as we continue studying the book of Proverbs.PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions/comments/feedback and Paeter's geek week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:03 DC Fandome Reactions00:52:10 CGC & Christian Geek News00:42:01 Weekly Waistline01:14:30 The Connection Between Sin & Our View Of Others (Proverbs Bible Study)01:25:02 Listener/Viewer Messages (Can I Serve God If My Life Is A Mess?, Questions About Genesis & God's Nature, Dark Christian Fiction Publishers, A New Farscape Series Filming Soon?)01:54:34 Paeter's Geek Week (Divinity: Original Sin, JSA(Power Girl), Pathfinder: Kingmaker, Dragon Quest Builders 2, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, Pillars Of Creation[Sword Of Truth, Terry Goodkind], Dragonlance Chronicles: Dragons Of Autumn Twilight, Hero Quest, Wasteland 3, JSA[Dr. Midnite, Black Adam/Shazam])02:22:06 Next Episode02:26:57 Babylon 5 SchawarmaSuppo

A review of the first six hours of Pathfinder: Kingmaker Definitive Edition for PS4, some final tabletop game and movie recommendation for the SUmmer Of Free 2020, and how our stewing imaginations can derail us from relationship with God, as we continue our study in Proverbs.PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions/comments/feedback and Paeter's geek week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:48 Pathfinder: Kingmaker Definitive Edition PS4 Review00:24:09 Free Space/Horror Movies & Fantasy Tabletop Games (The Summer Of Free)00:34:40 CGC & Christian Geek News00:42:01 Weekly Waistline00:50:18 The Danger Of Our Stewing Imaginations (Proverbs Bible Study)00:58:55 Listener/Viewer Messages (Hatred For Celebrities, New "Stunts" For Extra-Life)01:09:36 How Geeks Can Help The Church Prepare For The Future01:19:07 Paeter's Geek Week (Divinity Original Sin, JSA[Hourman, Johnny Thunder, Ultra-Humanite])01:25:38 Next Episode01:28:50 Babylon 5 SchawarmaSupport this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://ww

A review of the Netflix original movie Project Power and an exclusive, unique interview with games media personality Colin Moriarty on the subject of Christians working in the video game industry!PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions/comments/feedback and Paeter's geek week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:07 Project Power Review00:12:12 CGC & Christian Geek News00:25:11 Weekly Waistline00:36:09 Colin Moriarty Interview About "Christians In The Games Industry"01:49:25 Listener/Viewer Messages (What If My Church Hates Dungeons & Dragons?)02:02:34 Paeter's Geek Week(No Man's Sky, Divinity: Original Sin, Terminator The Sarah Conner Chronicles, Pathfinder: The Adventure Card Game, JSA: The Return Of Hawkman)02:16:50 Next Episode02:20:05 Babylon 5 SchawarmaSupport this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductionsEpisodes #0-500 of this podcast were published as "The Spirit Blade Underground Podcast" and are archived and available for download at www.spirit

Some thoughts about why some book to film adaptations work and others don't from Speculative Faith, some brief words about changes coming to Christian Geek Central, and some memories and a tribute to Paeter's college voice teacher, who recently passed away.PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions/comments/feedback and Paeter's geek week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:03:58 Why Movie Adaptations Go Wrong (Speculative Faith)00:15:38 CGC & Christian Geek News00:44:01 Weekly Waistline00:50:35 Paeter Mourns & Remembers His Voice Teacher01:05:18 Listener/Viewer Messages (The Gamers: Dorkness Rising)01:13:23 Paeter's Geek Week(Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Fallout 3 "Terminator Run", No Man's Sky, Pathfinder: The Adventure Card Game)01:26:06 Next Episode(& thoughts on Playstation State Of Play & "Un-E3" Plans)01:33:31 Babylon 5 SchawarmaSupport this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductionsEpisodes #0-500 of this podcast were published as "

Reactions to the Xbox Games Showcase Event for their 1st party studios, and a review of the Netflix series "Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege".PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions/comments/feedback and Paeter's geek week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:41 Xbox Games Showcase Reactions00:21:43 Transformers War For Cybertron: Siege Review00:39:40 CGC & Christian Geek News00:49:04 Weekly Waistline01:04:01 Listener/Viewer Messages (Playing Games As An "Enemy Of God", Bringing Christian "Head Canon" Into Games, Playing Games That Mock God, )01:31:37 Paeter's Geek Week(No Man's Sky: Desolation, Darkest Dungeon, Twin Breaker: A Sacred Symbols Adventure, Keep Taking And Nobody Explodes, Pathfinder Adventure Card Game: The Mummy's Mask, Batman & Son[Grant Morrison], Green Lantern Vol. 4 "Dark Days", Batman: Court Of Owls, Dungeons & Dragons With My Son As DM, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles[The Nature Of AI], E.T, Galaxy Quest, Waterpark & Arcade Staycation, Resogun, Nintendo Sw

Some thoughts from Speculative Faith about bringing our faith into what we love doing as Geeks. Then Paeter shares his vision for A Dungeons & Dragons movie and talks about some game franchises he would love to see come back and why. And later he answers some of your questions about being a geeky parent and shares his geeky, portable vacation entertainment for the whole family!PLUS, Paeter shares some doctrines he has changed his mind about and some puzzling Bible questions he has.TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:04:10 Playing & Creating As "Christian" Geeks (Speculative Faith)00:12:12 Geek Wishes & Dreams (A Good Dungeons & Dragons Movie & Returning Video Game Franchises)01:00:38 CGC & Christian Geek News01:06:01 Weekly Waistline01:14:00 Prayer Requests You Disagree With & Doctrines I've Changed My Mind About (or am still wondering about): Predestination/Free Will, Baptism, Free Grace vs Lordship Salvation, Young vs Old Earth, Interpreting Genesis 1-11, Molinism/Middle Knowledge Vs Stat

A review of the Netflix series premiere for "Cursed", reactions to the Ubisoft Forward event, more free movies and tabletop games for The Summer Of Free, and some thoughts from Proverbs about what can happen when we geek out too much!PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions/comments/feedback and Paeter's geek week!TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:33 Cursed Netflix Premiere Review00:12:24 Ubisoft Forward Reactions (Far Cry 6, Ghost Recon Breakpoint AI Squadmates, Assassin's Creed Valhalla)00:33:05 CGC & Christian Geek News00:42:48 Weekly Waistline00:52:32 Free Movies Board/Card Games (The Summer Of Free)01:03:45 What Happens When We Geek Out Too Much! (Proverbs Bible Study)01:15:03 Listener/Viewer Messages (Upcoming Changes To CGC Content, Ubisoft Playing It Safe With Their Games, Amazon Prime Lord Of The Rings Series, Prayer For Those Struggling Through Covid-19 Circumstances)01:32:33 Paeter's Geek Week(Video Games-Divinity: Original Sin, Skyrim, No Man's Sky: Desolation, Homefront: The Revolution,