The Christian Geek Central Podcast

A review of the horror movie The Last Voyage Of The Demeter, some thoughts from scripture about Geeks & Thankfulness, and a review by John Wilkerson of Jesus Flicks of the Christian supernatural thriller movie "Alan And The Rulers Of The Air"!Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:MOVIES/TV- The Expanse Season 4VIDEO GAMES- Ghostwire Tokyo, Monster Hunter RiseTIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:03:56 The Last Voyage Of The Demeter Review00:14:10 CGC & Christian Geek News (Game Save Team Livestreams, Steal Fire from the Gods by Clint Hall, Finding Fantasy Reads: Of Shadow and Rust by Gillian Bronte Adams, narrated by Paeter Frandsen )00:21:42 How Thankfulness Helps Geeks (A Biblical Overview Of Thankfulness) 00:34:35 Alan And The Rulers Of The Air (Review by John Wilkerson Of Jesus Flicks)00:51:56 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Getting Rid Of Negative/Sinful Thoughts)Paeter's Geek Week01:00:19 MOVIES/TV- The Expanse Season 401:06:28 VIDEO GAMES- Ghostwire Tokyo, Monster Hunter Rise01:17:22 On The Next Episode...

Paeter shares his suprised reactions at the truth being "taught" in Diablo 4! Then some thoughts about our relationships to money and criticism as Christian Geeks as we continue our Geek Bible Study of Proverbs!Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:MOVIES/TV- PrometheusVIDEO GAMES- Oblivion, StarfieldTIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:38 Truth In Diablo 400:27:18 CGC & Christian Geek News (Spirit Blade: Dark Ritual Is FREE FOREVER!)00:43:13 Money & Criticism! (Proverbs Bible Study) 00:56:35 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Avoiding Entertainment That Expresses Sin, Sneaky Forms Of Pride)Paeter's Geek Week01:08:10 MOVIES/TV- Prometheus01:15:36 VIDEO GAMES- Oblivion, Starfield01:19:26 On The Next Episode...01:21:16 Essential Issues Weekly (Dawn Of DC is ramping up their re-invention or re-establishment of characters, creating some wonderful and moving character-driven moments along the way! Reactions to Penguin 2, Batman/Catwoman: Gotham War: Red Hood 1, The Flash 1, Green Arrow 4, Power Girl 1, Action Comics

Paeter is joined by his two sons Asher (16) and Titus (13 on Monday!) to talk about the Five Nights At Freddy's movie after watching it together! Then why I've loved playing Spider-man 2 on the PS5, and a thought about a totally DIFFERENT way that players can enjoy this game! PLUS, some thoughts about traits we can develop and exercise that will outweigh and overcome any awkwardness we might bring to our interactions and relationships.Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:MOVIES/TV- Alien: ResurrectionVIDEO GAMES- Batman: Arkham CityTIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:44 Five Nights At Freddy's Movie Review (With Paeter's Sons!) 00:35:15 CGC & Christian Geek News (Game Save '23 Fundraising Update, Lion Warrior by James R. Hannibal, DJINNTARA: Rise of the Djinn by Kevin Grevioux)00:52:25 Spider-man 2 PS5 (How To Enjoy It A TOTALLY Different Way, and the value of its theme of male friendship)01:05:40 Traits that overcome awkwardness & bring others life! (Proverbs Bible Study) 01:22:46 Listener/Viewer Questions &

Paeter is joined by his 12-year-old son Titus to review the father of all modern monster-horror movies, Steven Spielberg's "Jaws"! Then, some thoughts from our Proverbs Bible Study about how geeks can be better appreciated and effective in life by being transparent with our sin and careful with our words! Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:MOVIES/TV- Alien 3VIDEO GAMES- Assassin's Creed Mirage, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Monster Hunter Rise,TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:57 Jaws Review (With Paeter's Son Titus!)00:27:26 CGC & Christian Geek News (Game Save '23 Fundraiser Info, Lightraiders RPG Adventure Bible System, The Chaos Grid by Lyndsey Lewellen, DJINNTARA: Rise of the Djinn by Kevin Grevioux)00:49:04 Being Appreciated & Effective As Christian Geeks (Proverbs Bible Study) 01:05:59 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Could A.I. Someday Be Given Human Rights? How Should We Criticize Christian Entertainment?)Paeter's Geek Week01:27:47 MOVIES/TV- Alien 301:35:10 VIDEO GAMES- Assassin's Creed Mirage, Batma

A review of the premiere for the Netflix horror series The Fall Of The House Of Usher, and reactions to Starfield's Juno AI character and its presentation of AI as a potential person!Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:VIDEO GAMES- Starfield, Neverwinter Nights, The Best Kind Of Marathon Video Games,TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:03:54 The Fall Of The House Of Usher Premiere Review00:11:04 00:17:01 CGC & Christian Geek News (Game Save '23 Fundraiser Info, The Mermaid’s Tale by L.E. Richmond, Horror Audio Drama For SBP Patrons)00:32:32 Evaluating A Claim Of AI Personhood In Starfield00:59:23 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(What Is Meant By "A.I."? Reconciling Geek Entertainment With Psalm 101:3, Does Most Horror "Poison Your Soul"? Reconciling Horror With Philippians 4:8, Is Farscape Finally Getting An HD Release?)Paeter's Geek Week01:21:59 VIDEO GAMES (Starfield, Neverwinter Nights, The Best Kind Of Marathon Video Games)01:40:11 On The Next Episode...01:45:44 Essential Issues Weekly (Geoff Johns may be back

A review of the Hulu horror movie Appendage, and some scripture-based thoughts on how Horror entertainment can be used to make us wise as Christians! (Then a response to a spicy youtube comment: Is Paeter being manipulative & tribalistic? How should we respond to abrasive people online?)Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:VIDEO GAMES- StarfieldTIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:52 Appendage Review00:11:04 Game Save '23 Fundraiser Info00:14:10 CGC & Christian Geek News (October a Great Month For $1 Patrons, The Crossover Alliance Is Back & Busy!, Lightraiders Fantasy Scripture Memorization/Discipleship Tool)00:29:45 "From Beyond" Sample Clips ($1 at patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions)00:26:15 Horror As A Starting Point For Gaining Wisdom! (Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 10:31, Psalm 39, Psalm 90 & Ecclesiastes 7)00:53:34 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(A Viewer Thinks Paeter Is Manipulative & Tribalistic, Processing A Lack Of Life Accomplishments, Responding To Abrasive People Online, Did Paeter R

A review of The Creator, and some verses in 1 John that can help Geeks develop security, life perspective and a healthy self-image.Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:MOVIES/TV- Beverly Hills NinjaCOMIC BOOKS- Birds Of Prey By Gail SimoneVIDEO GAMES- Starfield, SkyrimTIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:32 The Creator Review00:21:55 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:29:47 Identity, Security & Self-Image (1 John 3:1-2 Geek Bible Study)00:44:52 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(NONE)Paeter's Geek Week00:46:16 MOVIES/TV- Beverly Hills Ninja00:51:50 COMIC BOOKS- Birds Of Prey By Gail Simone00:58:50 VIDEO GAMES- Starfield, Skyrim01:24:30 On The Next Episode...No Essential Issues WeeklyGame Save Event & Team Info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQs6XscnwecTo Join The CGC Team Campaign, Click Here After Logging In To Your Tiltify Account: https://tiltify.com/+christian-geek-central/cgc-game-save-23 (If at any point during sign-up you are required to be a member of the CGC Team, you may use this invite to join: htt

A review of Hulu's horror movie No One Will Save You and topics from our Proverbs Geek Bible Study including how we can unknowingly affect others and the ironic downsides of pursuing pleasure. Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:VIDEO GAMES- StarfieldTIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:36 No One Will Save You Review00:15:17 Game Save Team Information00:17:26 CGC & Christian Geek News (Blood Of The Stars by Karyne Norton [PAETER'S SISTER!!], J.S. Earls-THOSE INFERNAL ALGORITHMS, Hybrid by Candace Kade, The Tears of Nero by Jason Brannon)00:31:47 Unknowingly affecting others & ironic downsides of pursuing pleasure. (Proverbs Geek Bible Study)00:50:49 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Does Game Pass Negatively Effect How You Play Games?)Paeter's Geek Week00:59:05 VIDEO GAMES- Starfield01:10:55 On The Next Episode...01:16:00 Essential Issues Weekly (Batman/Superman & The Vigil)Game Save Event & Team Info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQs6XscnwecTo Join The CGC Team Campaign, Click Here After Logging

Is Starfield actually fun, or just addictive? Paeter shares his frustrations with the game and the mystifying feeling that keeps him playing. Then, a frank but worthwhile discussion about sex in marriage with John Wilkerson of strugglingforpurpose.com as a part of our Proverbs Geek Bible Study series!Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:MOVIES & TV- Justice League Dark: Apokolips War, Alien Vs. Predator, VIDEO GAMES- PSA: Kingdoms Of Amalur Re-Reckoning PS Store SaleTIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:59 Starfield & Entertainment Addiction As Christians00:20:56 CGC & Christian Geek News (The Light That Takes & Blood Of The Stars by Karyne Norton [PAETER'S SISTER!!])00:30:58 Sex & Marriage (Proverbs Geek Bible Study)00:44:46 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Oblivion, Paeter's Next Audio Drama, Essential Issues For Non-Comics Readers?, Heaviness & Moral Virtues In Entertainment[Ft. Star Trek & Man Of Steel], How They Could De-Age Jon Kent & Why It Could Be An Awesome Story, Christians T

Reactions to the opening hours of Starfield, a review for the series premiere of The Changeling on Apple TV Plus, and a prayer in Ephesians that changes our lives and relationships!Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:MOVIES & TV- Unfriended,GAMES- Games To Try INSTEAD Of Baldur's Gate 3 & Starfield, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, SkyrimTIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:26 Starfield First Impressions01:00:59 CGC & Christian Geek News (Blood Of The Stars by Karyne Norton [PAETER'S SISTER!!])01:10:50 The Changeling Series Premiere Review (Episodes 1 & 2)01:21:26 A Prayer That Changes Our Lives & Relationships! (Ephesians Geek Bible Study)01:36:47 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Being Worried About Sinning Or Having Wrong Doctrine)Paeter's Geek Week01:45:39 MOVIES & TV- Unfriended,01:53:18 GAMES- Games INSTEAD of Baldur's Gate 3 & Starfield{Solasta: Crown Of The Magister & The Outer Worlds}, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint, Skyrim02:09:34 On The Next Episode...02:11:41 Essential Issues Weekly (Re

A review of the season two premiere for The Wheel Of Time, and some thoughts about how humility empowers us to live out our epic purpose, as we continue our Geek Bible Study of Ephesians!Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:GAMES- Horizon Forbidden West, Skyrim & Fallout 4 While Anticipating Starfield, Infamous: Second Son, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint,TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:51 The Wheel Of Time Season 2 Premiere Review (Episodes 1-3)00:12:07 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:20:30 How humility empowers our purpose! (Ephesians Geek Bible Study)00:33:36 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Spirit Blade As A Comic Book?, What Counts As "Immodest" Dress?, Downloading ROMs Of Unreleased Games,)Paeter's Geek Week00:47:31 GAMES- Horizon Forbidden West, Skyrim & Fallout 4 While Anticipating Starfield, Infamous: Second Son, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint,01:09:46 On The Next Episode...01:13:37 Essential Issues Weekly (Reactions to Superman: The Last Days Of Lex Luthor 1)Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards a

A review of the series premiere for Star Wars: Ahsoka, and some thoughts about how geeks can pursue unity instead of division in order to live out their purpose in the local church, as we continue our Geek Bible Study of Ephesians!Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:MOVIES/TV- Rebel Moon TrailerGAMES- Dragon Quest XI, Horizon: Forbidden West, Darkest Dungeon: The Color Of Madness,TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:01:53 Star Wars: Ahsoka Premiere Review00:14:47 CGC & Christian Geek News (Royal Rose Chronicles by Victoria McCombs, Street Fox by C.J. Brightly & Finding Fantasy Reads Podcast)00:31:20 Pursuing unity in order to live out our purpose (Ephesians Geek Bible Study)00:54:42 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Am I Still Saved If I Thought Jesus Died AGAIN?)Paeter's Geek Week01:00:25 MOVIES/TV- Rebel Moon Trailer01:15:04 GAMES- Dragon Quest XI, Horizon: Forbidden West, Darkest Dungeon: The Color Of Madness,01:31:11 On The Next Episode...01:33:59 Essential Issues Weekly (Reactions to Hawkgirl 1, Tales Of Th

A review of Blue Beetle and some thoughts about gaining freedom from the opinions of other people as we continue our Geek Bible Study of Ephesians!Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:MOVIES/TV- Asteroid City, The Pope's Exorcist, The Chosen One Netflix PremiereGAMES- Horizon: Forbidden West, Atlas Fallen, Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, Games With Lots Of Post-Credits Content: Horizon Forbidden West, Dragon Quest 11, Darkest Dungeon Ancestral EditionTIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:29 Blue Beetle Review00:12:19 CGC & Christian Geek News (Rip Tide, Lisa T. Bergren’s "Oceans of Time" series)00:17:50 Gaining freedom from the opinions of other people! (Ephesians Geek Bible Study)00:32:41 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Why No Second Chances To Believe After Death? Will Paeter Skip Baldur's Gate 3? Paeter On Difficulty In Games Continued, Does Ephesians 2 Teach That Christians Don't Sin Anymore? Is Anxiety A Sin? How Social Media Fails Important Topics)Paeter's Geek Week01:07:36 MOVIES/TV- Asteroid City, The Pope's

A review of the Netflix Gal Gadot movie "Heart Of Stone", LOTS of Christian Geek Fiction book news and a spotlight on a Christian Developed Post-Apocalyptic VIDEO GAME! Also, some thoughts from our Geek Bible Study of Ephesians about how God's Grace helps Geeks as we struggle in socializing and relationships.Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:MOVIES/TV- The Expanse Season 3GAMES- Horizon: Forbidden WestTIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:21 Heart Of Stone Review00:12:19 CGC & Christian Geek News (Christian Developed Video Game, "As One We Survive"[Revelation Games, @GamesRevelation], Water’s Break by Sophia L. Hansen, Sky of Seven Colors by Rachelle Nelson, Guardian by Cathy McCrumb, FindingFantasyReads.com Podcast: The River of Reversal, written by @sgprince_author , Real Of Sea Castles by @kellynjanebooks , Of Secrets and Sorcery by Chris Solaas)00:43:52 How God's Grace helps Geeks in socializing and relationships (Ephesians Geek Bible Study)01:03:59 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Paeter's Interrupting Tim

A review of Guardians Of The Galaxy: Vol. 3 and some thoughts about letting go of how we define "success" and "failure", as we continue our Geek Bible Study of Ephesians!Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:COMICS/BOOKS- Three Jokers, Birds Of Prey by Gail Simone,GAMES- PSA: PS Store Sale[Chasm & Elex DEEP Discounts], Shakedown Hawaii, Resogun, Gaming With Spiders Vs Scorpions, FINALLY returning to Horizon: Forbidden West[& My Updated "Review" Thoughts],TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:03:01 Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3 Review00:14:54 CGC & Christian Geek News (Paeter's Son Stung By A Scorpion!)00:23:14 Letting go of how we define "success" and "failure"(Ephesians Geek Bible Study)00:39:23 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Star Trek/Star Wars Remasters, Cosmic Skeptic, Free Will & Atheism, Dealing With Doubt)Paeter's Geek Week01:04:54 COMICS/BOOKS- Three Jokers, Birds Of Prey by Gail Simone,01:12:04 GAMES- PSA: PS Store Sale[Chasm & Elex DEEP Discounts], Shakedown Hawaii, Resogun, Gaming With Sp

Paeter's picks for the Top 5 Turn-based RPGs, and some thoughts about how truth gives us hope in our crappy circumstances as we continue our Geek Bible Study of Ephesians!Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:GAMES- Labyrinth Of Refrain: Coven Of Dusk, PSA: Xbox & PS Store Sales Of Paeter's Favorites!, Four Against Darkness & Printable Heroes,TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:26 Top 5 Turn-based RPGs00:17:06 CGC & Christian Geek News00:24:23 Hope in our crappy circumstances (Ephesians Geek Bible Study)00:37:20 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(None)Paeter's Geek Week00:38:38 GAMES- Labyrinth Of Refrain: Coven Of Dusk, PSA: Xbox & PS Store Sales Of Paeter's Favorites!, Four Against Darkness & Printable Heroes,01:04:37 On The Next Episode...01:08:54 Essential Issues Weekly (Reactions to Superman 5, Titans 2, The Vigil 2, Cyborg 2, Nightwing 105 & Batman/Superman: World's Finest 16!)Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions <a href="htt

Paeter's review of the DC Comics documentary "Superpowered", and some thoughts about the importance of remembering your TRUE identity as we continue our Geek Bible Study of Ephesians!Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:GAMES- Pillars Of Eternity 2: Deadfire, Battlechasers: Nightwar, Series X or PS5 on my vacation?TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:28 Superpowered Review00:11:57 CGC & Christian Geek News00:16:31 The Importance Of Remembering Your TRUE Identity (Ephesians Geek Bible Study)00:28:33 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(None)Paeter's Geek Week00:29:58 GAMES- Pillars Of Eternity 2: Deadfire, Battlechasers: Nightwar, Series X or PS5 on my vacation?00:55:11 On The Next Episode...00:56:48 Essential Issues Weekly (Reactions to Green Lantern 2)Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheSpiritBladeUndergroundPodcast" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="//feedbu

Paeter's picks for the top 5 "Easy First-Person Shooters", and some thoughts about how Jesus provides the antidote for geeky insecurity and defensiveness as we continue our Geek Bible Study of Ephesians!Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:MOVIES/TV- Superman & Lois Season 3, Aliens with my 12-year oldGAMES- Far Cry 6 & Far Cry: New Dawn, Quitting Final Fantasy 16, Final Fantasy 12: The Zodiac AgeTIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:37 Top 5 "Easy" First-Person Shooters00:19:39 CGC & Christian Geek News (Geek Devotions Goin Non-Profit, Christian Co-Creator Of "Underworld" launching new comic, The Light of Eidon by Karen Hancock, J.S. Earls: Nemo The Lad: Around The World)00:35:56 Jesus' Antidote To Our Insecure Defensiveness (Ephesians Geek Bible Study)00:46:56 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(PSA: Free Gaming Music!)Paeter's Geek Week00:50:13 MOVIES/TV- Superman & Lois Season 3, Aliens with my 12-year old01:03:08 GAMES- Far Cry 6 & Far Cry: New Dawn, Quitting Final Fantasy 16, Final Fantasy 12: T

Paeter's review of the series premiere for My Adventures With Superman, and some thoughts about why "spiritual blessings" are better than the best geek entertainment, as we continue our Geek Bible Study of Ephesians!Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:COMICS/BOOKS- Detective Comics 1062-1067, Power Girl Special 1MOVIES/TV- Superman & Lois Season 3, The Peripheral, GAMES- Final Fantasy XVI, Far Cry 6TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:03:48 My Adventures With Superman Premiere Review00:13:52 CGC & Christian Geek News (J.S. Earls, Mythic Shores, Finding Fantasy Reads Podcast)00:22:05 "Spiritual Blessings" Vs Geek Entertainment (Ephesians Geek Bible Study)00:38:22 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Do you have to believe in Jesus' PHYSICAL resurrection to have eternal life?, Criticism of Paeter's Final Fantasy 16 Review, Get One Of Paeter's Favorite Video Games For FREE, limited time!)Paeter's Geek Week01:01:45 COMICS/BOOKS- Detective Comics 1062-1067, Power Girl Special 101:08:48 MOVIES/TV- Superman & Lois Se

Paeter's review of the season 3 premiere of The Witcher and reactions to the first 19 hours of Final Fantasy 16! Then we start a new(ish) Bible study series through the first 3 chapters of Ephesians, exploring how these chapters in particular can change the way we think and feel about every area of our lives.Plus, In Paeter's Geek Week:COMICS/BOOKS- Forgotten Realms-The Rage by Richard Lee ByersMOVIES/TV- Teen Titans: The Judas Contract, The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power, The Peripheral,GAMES- Final Fantasy 16, Final Fantasy 12: The Zodiac Age, Four Against Darkness, TIMESTAMPS00:00:30 Intro00:02:44 Final Fantasy 16 Review00:22:13 CGC/SBP Update (Holly's Job Search)00:38:06 The Witcher Season 3 Premiere Review 00:46:59 Why "Identity" Is More Important Than Ever (Ephesians Geek Bible Study)01:03:59 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Complaint About My Final Fantasy 16 Review, Secret Invasion & Upcoming Changes To DC & Marvel Movies, Christian Actors In Geek Movies & Shows, David Core