The Christian Geek Central Podcast

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of Alien: Romulus, and a look at the idea of receiving wealth as a result of being generous in our continuing study of Proverbs. (And nope, this ain't the prosperity/"health and wealth" gospel we're talking about!)AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:03:14 Alien: Romulus Review00:18:53 CGC & Christian Geek News (Paeter & Karyne's audiobook production of her novel "Blood Of The Stars" is available now!, The Unraveling of Emlyn Dulaine by Lindsay A. Franklin, Truth Cursed by Angie Dickinson) 00:30:26 Receiving Wealth By Being Generous[NOT WHAT YOU THINK!] (Proverbs Geek Bible Study)00:42:18 Listener Questions/Feedback (What if I'm afraid of getting possessed by a demon? How can we tell if its the Holy Spirit talking to us?)Paeter's Geek WeekVIDEO GAMES- 01:02:01 No Man's Sky01:26:38 Dragon Age: The Veilguard01:37:00 On The Next Episode...01:39:27 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (An emotion I've REALLY want to see added to the emotional spectrum mythos of Green Lantern

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of the Borderlands movie, and some thoughts on why physical attractiveness is wasted on some people as we continue our study of Proverbs.AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:03:34 Borderlands Movie Review00:17:22 CGC & Christian Geek News (Christian Geek Fiction Contest Submissions Open, Winter’s Maiden by Morgan L. Busse) 00:26:48 Why Its A "Waste" That Some People Are Good-looking (Proverbs Geek Bible Study)00:35:56 Listener Questions/Feedback (Paeter Is Discouraged By Heated Youtube Comments)Paeter's Geek Week00:56:40 MOVIES/TV- Batman: The Dark Knight Returns01:11:13 VIDEO GAMES- Flintlock: The Siege Of Dawn, No Man's Sky,01:46:04 On The Next Episode...01:48:03 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (Absolute Power 1 completely rocks the foundations of the DCU with Amanda Waller's seemingly unstoppable plan. And along the way there are some pretty worthwhile things for us to think about here in the real world! Reactions to Shazam 13, Justice Society Of America 10, Batman 15

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of the DC animated series premiere of Batman: The Caped Crusader, and a review of the mammoth-length director's cuts for Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon, parts 1 & 2! Also, some brief thoughts about Darkest Dungeon 2 on console and why it's not for me... yet, and some REALLY good reasons to obey even if we already know for sure we are going to heaven!AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:03:56 Batman: Caped Crusader Premiere Review00:17:10 CGC & Christian Geek News (Sean McDowell's "Preferred Pronouns" Videos, Paeter's No Man's Sky Base & Coordinates) 00:29:20 Darkest Dungeon 2 Reactions00:40:56 Why Obey If We're Going To Heaven? (Proverbs Geek Bible Study)01:00:42 Rebel Moon Director's Cuts Review01:26:52 Listener Questions/Feedback (Reactions When Christian Entertainment Isn't "Family Friendly", What To Do When I Desperately Want To Emulate Games! MCU Casting Surprises)Paeter's Geek Week02:09:38 MOVIES/TV- Alien: Covenant02:14:14 COMICS- Captain Atom02:19:05 VIDEO GAMES- No Man's S

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of the DC animated movie Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths Part Three, and a look at how God gives us room with him to pray raw, authentic and even sinful prayers as we seek rescue and relief from him.AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Our vacation was near the Trump shooting! (responding to fear in the news) 00:14:14 Intro00:16:53 Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths Part Three Review00:41:56 CGC & Christian Geek News (The Nightmare Virus by Nadine Brandes, Echo Nova by Clint Hall) 00:50:43 Healing & Rest In Raw, Honest Prayer (Psalm 13 Geek Bible Study)01:16:58 Listener Questions/Feedback (Does Faith Come From Our Hearts Or From God's Word?, Can We Emulate Games From Dead Publishers? Encouraging & Discouraging Youtube Comments)Paeter's Geek Week01:35:43 MOVIES/TV- Farscape Season 2 "The Locket"01:44:00 COMICS- Captain Atom01:50:23 VIDEO GAMES- My "Game Room" Setup On Vacation At The In-Laws, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, Dragon's Dogma 2, Darkest Dungeon & Nia

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)Paeter's Picks for the top 5 games that are STILL not compatible on modern consoles, a biblical exploration of how exactly truth genuinely sets us free from stress and other burdens, and Paeter's current picks for handheld console games as he prepares to go on vacation!00:00:30 Intro00:03:46 Top 5 Games Not Compatible On Modern Consoles00:28:09 CGC & Christian Geek News00:35:54 How Truth Sets Us Free From Stress & Burden (Geek Bible Study)01:01:05 Paeter's Handheld Console Vacation Games01:47:51 On The Next Episode...01:54:36 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (Will Carol Ferris & Hal Jordan become the "Lois & Clark" of Green Lantern? I hope so, and right now there is good reason to as Carol begins to discover true "Agape" love! Reactions to Suicide Squad: Dream Team 4 and Green Lantern 12!)Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions <a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/christiangeekcentral" title="Subsc

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)Paeter's list of Top 10 All-Time Favorite Video Games and a biblical exploration of using entertainment to escape after a tough day (and why its problematic and unhelpful).AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:03:52 Top 10 All-Time Favorite Video Games00:39:10 CGC & Christian Geek News00:43:52 The Problem With "Escaping" To Entertainment (Geek Bible Study)01:03:16 Listener Questions/Feedback (Racially charged reactions to Paeter's Supacell review, Should eternal rewards motivate our goodness in this life?)Paeter's Geek Week01:19:27 MOVIES/TV- Scavengers Reign01:25:58 COMICS- Birds Of Prey By Gail Simone01:36:13 VIDEO GAMES- Dragon's Dogma 2, Final Fantasy IX, Flintlock: The Siege Of Dawn, Darkest Dungeon 2, "Finishing" Monster Hunter World, Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, 02:24:58 On The Next Episode...02:27:42 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (Some big changes happening in both the tone and lore of Shazam! And Batman wraps up a BIG and complicated arc in a way I have mixed feelings

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review for the Netflix series premiere of "Supacell" and some thoughts about the deceptiveness of hype and our buying impulses as we continue our Geek Bible Study of Proverbs!AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:02:26 Supacell Premiere Review00:14:05 CGC & Christian Geek News (Skyrim/Elderast Series Finale, CGC Plays Channel Update) 00:21:29 Harm In Hype & Impulse Buying (Proverbs Geek Bible Study)00:30:52 Listener Questions/Feedback (How Would Paeter Feel having Satan As An NPC Party member?, Should Christians Lie In Games?)Paeter's Geek Week00:55:29 MOVIES/TV- Hellraiser, Scavengers Reign01:01:39 VIDEO GAMES- Finishing Ghostwire Tokyo, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, Dragon's Dogma 2 w/Performance Update01:37:14 On The Next Episode...01:42:14 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (Penguin's family is trying to kill each other, Green Arrow's family is reunited, and the biggest villains of The Flash mythos might be getting a reboot! Reactions to The Penguin 10, The Flash 9 &am

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and first impressions of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance on Xbox Series X. Plus, a look at Psalm 103 and the encouragement and tools it has to offer for geeks who are not in the mood to pray or worship!AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:02:48 Ghostbusters Frozen Empire Review00:17:42 CGC & Christian Geek News (Finding Fantasy Reads Awards) 00:22:57 Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (First Impressions Review)00:43:34 When You're Not In The Mood To Pray & Worship (Psalms Geek Bible Study)01:03:10 Listener Questions/Feedback (Will I go to hell if I continue sinning willingly? Why is Paeter reading "Gay Comics" and "Promoting" the gay lifestyle? When are hobbies idolatrous vs. "restful"?)Paeter's Geek Week02:00:06 VIDEO GAMES- Shin Megami Tensei 3 Nocturne HD Remaster02:09:14 On The Next Episode...02:11:10 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (Wonder Woman touches on healthy and unhealthy "need" in relationships, and Alan Scott wraps up its gay

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of the horror video game "Still Wakes The Deep" and a "phoned-in" review of the movie "Boy Kills World", along with some thoughts from reflecting on Proverbs about how our "boldness" for Christ online may actually be us running people over, and how we can be EFFECTIVE instead of merely heard!AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:02:51 Still Wakes The Deep Xbox Series X Review00:16:44 CGC & Christian Geek News (Breath of Bones by Tricia Goyer and Nathan Goyer) 00:24:32 Boy Kills World Phoned-In Review00:38:14 Boldness Vs Intimidation & Being Effective For Christ (Proverbs Geek Bible Study)00:50:01 Listener Questions/Feedback (What "rules" guide Paeter's entertainment spending?, A Thank You From A Recovering Lesbian)Paeter's Geek Week01:04:03 MOVIES/TV- Scavengers Reign, Warcraft, 01:22:51 VIDEO GAMES- Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 201:47:04 On The Next Episode...01:51:36 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (It's coming to a boil in #GreenLantern 11, but there's still ti

A review of the Brazilian sci-fi movie "Bionic", reactions to the games that most stood out to Paeter from the Xbox Summer Showcase this week, and some thoughts about avoiding troubles through wise counsel, as well as a perspective on our money as we continue our Geek Bible study of Proverbs! AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:02:08 Bionic Review00:13:10 CGC & Christian Geek News (Memoria by J.J. Fischer) 00:18:36 Xbox Summer Showcase Reactions01:17:45 Avoid Trouble Thru Wise Counsel & Intention With Our Money (Proverbs Geek Bible Study)01:25:29 Listener Questions/Feedback (None)Paeter's Geek Week01:27:20 MOVIES/TV- For All Mankind Season 401:34:08 VIDEO GAMES- God Of War 2, Diablo IV, Monster Hunter Rise, 02:03:53 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

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of the much talked about "Godzilla Minus One", reactions to the first two episodes of Star Wars: The Acolyte and a spotlight on LivingOut.org, a Christian resource that helps people and churches understand and talk about same-sex attraction and LGBTQ+ issues from a compassionate and uncompromisingly biblical perspective.AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:05:45 Godzilla Minus One Review00:21:06 CGC & Christian Geek News (Riven Remake Release Date, The Shadow Within by Karen Hancock) 00:29:59 Star Wars: The Acolyte "Phoned-In" Review00:51:20 "Living Out" LGBTQ+ Ministry & Resource Spotlight01:14:18 Listener Questions/Feedback (Stances On Complex Issues, Playing Evil Characters, Controlling Our Speech, Recommendation For Developing Logical Thinking)Paeter's Geek Week01:35:16 MOVIES/TV- Outer Range Season 2, For All Mankind Season 2 & 3(@ 01:46:59)01:59:27 TABLETOP GAMES: Pathfinder Adventure Card Games Vs Four Against Darkness02:11:53 VIDEO GAMES- Undernauts: Labyrinth Of Yom

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)Full reviews for My Top 5 Hidden Gem Movies! And in a Q&A I answer questions about video games in heaven and dating non-Christians! And for fans of the Spirit Blade audio drama trilogy, after the credits of this episode is the second in a series of interviews about the trilogy. This time my son, Asher, asks me questions about the making of Spirit Blade: Dark Ritual! In this special "Paeter's On Vacation Episode", we take a break from the normal format but still cover a lot of ground! Enjoy! 00:00:30 Intro00:03:41 Boss Level Review00:15:01 Color out Of Space Review00:36:27 CGC News00:39:26 Parallel Review00:49:56 Upgrade Review01:05:06 Video Games In Heaven & Dating Non-Christians (From 4k Subs Q&A Livestream)01:23:21 The Void Review01:47:03 On The Next Episode...01:49:10 Paeter's Son Asher Interviews Him About "Spirit Blade: Dark Ritual" Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions <a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/

A MONSTER of a show in which Paeter attempts to provide first impression reviews for TWO video games(System Shock & Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord Remaster) and review TWO movies (Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga & Netflix's Atlas)! ALSO, Paeter's Q&A responses to questions about discovering our gifts and advice for starting online ministry!AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:05:35 Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Review00:22:15 CGC & Christian Geek News (Lady of Basilikas by Ronie Kendig, Veronica's Story, by David n Alderman) 00:34:27 Atlas Review00:47:24 Discovering our gifts & advice for starting online ministry(Q&A)01:07:58 System Shock Remastered NON-Review01:28:44 Listener Questions/Feedback (What Denomination Is Paeter & Why? Does Paeter's Skyrim Playthrough Spoil The Game?, How Can We Genuinely Become "Cheerful" Givers?)01:48:00 Wizardry: Proving Grounds Of The Mad Overlord (First Impression Review)Paeter's Geek Week02:10:17 MOVIES/TV- For All Mankind02:18:45 VIDEO GAMES- Neverwin

A review of the season 2 premiere for Outer Range on Amazon Prime Video, and a surprising relationship between our intellect and how we treat other people, along with the link between love and keeping a secret, as we continue our study of Proverbs.AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:02:45 Outer Range Season 2 Premiere Review00:19:26 CGC & Christian Geek News (Lethal Kings, the second book in the Fae Dynasty series by Victoria McCombs) 00:32:13 Valuing People "Intelligently" & Loving With Secrets (Proverbs Geek Bible Study)00:41:23 Listener Questions/Feedback (None this week)Paeter's Geek Week00:42:48 MOVIES/TV- Argyle, For All Mankind Season 101:06:48 VIDEO GAMES- Neverwinter Nights Roleplay Rainbow,01:23:13 On The Next Episode...01:28:01 ESSENTIAL ISSUES WEEKLY (So many characters that I don't care about even one! Except Amanda Waller, whose moral complexity is potentially worthwhile for us to try and sort through! Reactions to Action Comics 1064, Green Lantern 10 & Suicide Squad: Dream Team 2!)Suppo

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of the series premiere for Dark Matter on Apple TV Plus, reactions to the animated movie Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths Part 2, reactions to the Xbox closure of multiple Bethesda studios, and some thoughts about how we can anticipate and shape the way our words and actions will effect those around us as we continue our Geek Bible Study of Proverbs!AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:04:28 Dark Matter Premiere Review00:15:08 CGC & Christian Geek News (King Justice, The Legend Begins (A Tale of King Justice Book 1 by Evelyn M. Exley) 00:24:42 Anticipating Effects Of Our Words & Actions (Proverbs Geek Bible Study)00:36:19 Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths Part Two (Phoned-In Review)01:00:50 Listener Questions/Feedback (Is It Ever Okay To "Escape" Problems With Entertainment? What Do You Think Of The James Gunn Superman Image? What Clark Kent SHOULD Be Like!)Paeter's Geek Week01:36:37 VIDEO GAMES- Xbox Closes Four Studios at Bethesda02:05:23 On The Next Episode...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)My Top 5 Video Games I Learned To Love all started out as games that turned me off! I share my unique journey to loving each of them! Then some thoughts about the harm in looking to entertainment to escape and heal from the troubles of life and the hope and rescue we can find instead through a habit in God's word! AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:04:38 Top 5 Games I Learned To Love00:45:58 CGC & Christian Geek News (Vernonica's Story by David N Alderman)00:56:22 Entertainment Vs. Wisdom As Rescue From Troubles (Proverbs Geek Bible Study)01:06:56 Listener Questions/Feedback (Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate? Dealing With An Internal Accusing Voice)Paeter's Geek Week01:17:22 MOVIES/TV- Farscape Season 201:27:04 COMICS: Green Lantern: Horatius01:30:53 VIDEO GAMES- Fallout 4 Next-Gen Update, Ghostwire Tokyo, Monster Hunter World Vs. Monster Hunter Rise01:57:52 On The Next Episode...01:59:36 ESSENTIAL ISSUES WEEKLY (Some GREAT things happening in Green Arrow and The Penguin, but The Flash h

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of the premiere for Them: The Scare and some thoughts about how obedience to God makes us MORE free, not less, as we continue our Proverbs Bible Study.AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:04:47 Them: The Scare Season Review00:14:43 CGC & Christian Geek News (Lion Warrior, by James R. Hannibal, Paeter Q&A Livestream Announcement!)00:22:10 How Obedience Makes Us Free (Proverbs Geek Bible Study)00:31:55 Listener Questions/Feedback (What Does it Mean To Avoid "The Appearance Of Evil" In 1 Thessalonians 5:22, Why Do I Use Multiple Translations To Read/Study The Bible?)Paeter's Geek Week00:37:27 MOVIES/TV- Them Season 101:04:17 COMICS: Green Lantern: Invictus01:13:50 VIDEO GAMES- PSA: DEEP Monster Hunter Xbox, Gaming To Process Thoughts, Gaming As A Connection Point With Others, 01:21:21 On The Next Episode...01:22:59 ESSENTIAL ISSUES WEEKLY (Most comics this week felt like "yet another..." but Nightwing was REALLY something special for more than one reason! Reactions to: Justice Soci

A review of Rebel Moon: Part 2, Scargiver, and part two of a Q&A in which Paeter answers questions relevant to conflict, relationships, marriage & parenting as a Christian Geek!00:00:30 Intro00:02:47 Rebel Moon Part 2: Scargiver Review00:10:52 CGC & Christian Geek News (The Locket's Revenge by L.E. Richmond, Paeter's Upcoming Q&A/AMA!)00:16:45 Conflict, Relationships, Marriage & Parenting (Part 2)00:40:31 Listener Questions/Feedback (What Does The Bible Say About Intelligent Alien Life? Coming Out Of Our Shells For Relationships)Paeter's Geek Week00:50:55 MOVIES/TV- Fallout Season 1, Rebel Moon Part One: Child Of Fire,01:02:52 COMICS: Birds Of Prey Gail Simone Run01:10:40 VIDEO GAMES- Shin Megami Tensie III Nocturne HD Remaster, Improving Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak,01:29:44 On The Next Episode...01:32:02 ESSENTIAL ISSUES WEEKLY (Although most comics fell short of what I wanted this week, Green Lantern gave me what I didn't even KNOW I wanted! Wow! Reactions to Suicide Squad: Dream Team 1

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of the series premiere for Fallout on Amazon Prime, and part one of a Q & A in which Paeter answers questions relevant to conflict, relationships, marriage & parenting as a Christian Geek!PLUS:Paeter's Geek Week:MOVIES/TV- The Book Of Eli, The Wheel Of Time Season 2, Farscape Season 2,VIDEO GAMES- The Disappointing Endgame Of Dragon's Dogma 2, Wizardry: Labyrinth Of Lost Souls, Choosing My Birthday Game-athon Games,My responses to YOUR topics, questions & feedback:Pleasing God Vs. Pleasing People, An Interaction With A CGC Viewer That Shocked Paeter In The Best Way!...along with Essential Issues Weekly, a DC Comics Review & Reaction series after the credits!All three comics I looked at this week took steps toward being more enjoyable for me! But Birds Of Prey included a strangely sexualizing move that is arguably at odds with what the book wants to be! Shazam 9, Birds Of Prey 7, Batman 145TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:49 Fallout Series Premiere Review00:16:44 CGC &

(TIME STAMPS BELOW)A review of the series premiere for Parasyte: The Grey on Netflix and some thoughts in our Proverbs Bible Study about how we can prepare to make wise life choices and gain freedom from the need we feel to have more!PLUS:Paeter's Geek Week:MOVIES/TV- Testament: The Story Of Moses, Constellation Season 1, Invincible Season 2,VIDEO GAMES- Getting Surround Sound In My Office, Dragon's Dogma 2{Paeter's Dragons Dogma Info- Online ID: paeterboy & Pawn ID: Z770VGY5OOV6}, Processing Life Emotions With The Band "Red" & Monster Hunter Rise,TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:03:30 Parasyte: The Grey Premiere Review00:13:51 CGC & Christian Geek News (The Time Door, by Shannon McDermott)00:18:07 Making Wise Choices & Wanting "More" (Proverbs Geek Bible Study)00:33:01 Listener Questions/Feedback (Why Paeter banned a youtube user & why that's good for you, Figuring Out How To Serve In Your Church, Is God "Perfect" Because He Owns Up To His Mistakes? Alien: Romulus Trailer)Paeter's Geek Week01: