The Christian Geek Central Podcast

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

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A Death Stranding focused episode featuring my review of the director’s cut of the first game after playing it for the first time, reactions to its themes from a Christian Dad’s perspective, and my thoughts about the continuing story and accompanying gameplay changes in Death Stranding 2: On The Beach! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:43 Death Stranding Director’s Cut Review 00:43:02 CGC & Christian Geek News(Junkyard Juggernauts Kickstarter, Enclave Publishing Summer Sale,) 00:48:18 Death Stranding 2 First Impressions Review 01:04:47 Listener/Viewer Feedback & Questions(Does Psalm 101:3 Mean I Can’t Enjoy My Hobbies?) Paeter's Geek Week 01:12:17 AUDIO DRAMA- Alien: Out Of The Shadows 01:25:43 MOVIES & TV- The Old Guard 2 01:33:45 On The Next Episode… 01:35:47 SPOILER THOUGHTS & REACTIONS FOR DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR’S CUT Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) Reactions to the premiere of “Ironheart” on Disney Plus, along with speculation about how Disney might learn and pivot going forward. Also, some thoughts from Psalm 42 about questions we should ask ourselves that will help us recover when we hit rock bottom. AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:04:04 Ironheart Premiere Review 00:26:03 CGC & Christian Geek News(Temporary CGC Content Changes) 00:28:21 Questions To Ask At Rock Bottom (Psalm 42 Devotional) 00:51:18 Listener/Viewer Feedback & Questions(The Christian Themes Paeter MISSED In “28 Years Later”, Should Christians play games with magic, like Warhammer?) Paeter's Geek Week 01:26:39 AUDIO DRAMA- Batman: Knightfall, DC: High Volume- Batman: Year One 01:37:15 MOVIES & TV- The Minecraft Movie 01:41:59 VIDEO GAMES- The Not-So-Hidden Themes Of Death Stranding 02:09:26 On The Next Episode… Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of 28 Years Later, an overview of the upcoming tabletop game “Junkyard Juggernauts”, and some thoughts from scripture that indicate we should EXPECT to misunderstand and disagree about the Bible! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:21 Junkyard Juggernauts Overview 00:14:43 CGC & Christian Geek News(Temporary CGC Content Changes) 00:24:35 28 Years Later Review 00:37:16 Listener/Viewer Feedback & Questions(Why we should EXPECT questions, mysteries, confusion, disagreement & misunderstanding between Christians about the Bible,) Paeter's Geek Week 01:01:11 COMIC BOOKS- Fantastic Four Season One, 01:04:46 MOVIES & TV- Superman & Lois Season 1, Predators, 28 Days Later, 28 Weeks Later, 01:33:22 VIDEO GAMES- Dragon Quest Builders 2 & “Halfway Day”, Death Stranding 02:07:37 On The Next Episode… 01:47:33 Essential Issues Weekly, DC Comics Reactions(Captain Atom has had ENOUGH, DC Pride gives Christians something to think about, Black Canary Vs. L

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the comedy Deep Cover and some thoughts based on 1 Timothy about what we should do when there are so many different Christian teachers worth listening to! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:50 Deep Cover Review 00:12:42 CGC & Christian Geek News(Flight of Fate by Tricia Goyer and Nathan Goyer) 00:17:30 So Many Teachers! Who Should I Listen To? (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 00:32:06 Listener/Viewer Feedback & Questions(Should I Be Part Of A Church With Women Elders? Are You Concerned That Doctor Strange’s Magic Is Based On Real-World Beliefs? The Relevance Of The Unborn John The Baptist To Abortion & Why I Won’t Discuss Abortion Online) Paeter's Geek Week 01:17:49 MOVIES & TV- The X-Files Season 1, 01:24:13 VIDEO GAMES- Summer Gamefest News, AI NPC Voice Interaction, Wholesome Direct & “escaping” to games, Xbox Showcase Promoting Playstation, Neverwinter Nights 2 Enhanced Edition, Boredom & A Felt “Need” To Play SOMEthing, Tainted G

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the movie Predator: Killer Of Killers, a review of the indie video game Undivine, and some thoughts about how we are meant to pray for our leaders as we continue our Geek Bible Study of 1 Timothy! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:46 Predator: Killer Of Killers Review 00:09:24 CGC & Christian Geek News(Saul of Tarsus: Bible Game, Blood of the Stars Audiobook narrated by Paeter & Sister/Author Karyne Norton Complete and FREE NOW!, Maxine Justice: Public Offender by Daniel Schwabauer,) 00:18:29 Undivine Video Game First Impressions Review 00:31:53 Praying For Leaders We Hate (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 00:43:32 Listener/Viewer Feedback & Questions(If I Love Violent Games Do I “Love Violence” As In Psalm 11:5? Can You Play Violent Games “For The Glory Of God?”) Paeter's Geek Week 01:01:43 COMIC BOOKS: Spider-man Blue 01:05:59 VIDEO GAMES- “Touring” Super Mario Bros. w/Cheats, Castlevania: Dawn Of Sorrow, Tainted Grail: The Fall Of Avalon & Wa

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A Christian, biblical perspective on the Hulu series “The Handmaid’s Tale” and what Christians can learn from it, and a look at the hidden connection between pride and anxiety that we see a glimpse of in Psalm 131! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:35 The Handmaid’s Tale & Legalism: Lessons For Christians 00:24:22 CGC & Christian Geek News(Join The CGC Public Discord Servers!) 00:29:28 Pride & Anxiety: The Hidden Connection (Psalm 131 Geek Bible Study) 00:45:26 Listener/Viewer Feedback & Questions(Paeter Loves “Color Out Of Space”, A Popular & Bad Christian View Of Video Games) Paeter's Geek Week 01:14:03 COMIC BOOKS: Captain America: White, Hulk: Season One, 01:26:12 VIDEO GAMES- Tainted Grail: Fall Of Avalon, Labyrinth Of Refrain: Coven Of Dusk(& Deliverance Ministry) 01:48:29 On The Next Episode… 01:51:51 Essential Issues Weekly, DC Comics Reactions(Another "mixed bag" week on DC Universe Infinite, more interesting to me for what is revealed and set up than f

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review for the movie “Fountain Of Youth” and a look at why and how we may need to draw dividing lines between ourselves and other believers as we continue our Geek Bible Study of 1 Timothy! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:38 Fountain Of Youth Review 00:13:45 CGC & Christian Geek News(Shadow Over Kiriath by Karen Hancock Salt in the Seas, by Karyne Norton: Paeter’s Sister!) 00:19:23 Division Between Christians (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 00:32:53 Listener/Viewer Feedback & Questions(More Opinions On The Superman Trailer, Christian Video Games, Monster Hunter Wilds Vs. Rise, Paeter’s Future Games For Review & Streaming) Paeter's Geek Week 01:17:39 COMIC BOOKS: Using Marvel Unlimited & DC Universe Infinite On A Big TV, 01:24:23 MOVIES/SHOWS: The Handmaid’s Tale Season 6 01:44:07 VIDEO GAMES- Rogue Wizard, Castlevania Dominus Collection/Castlevania: Dawn Of Sorrow, Elminage Gothic, Fate: Reawakened 02:05:58 On The Next Episode… 02:08:02 Essential Issues Weekly, DC Co

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the series premiere of Murderbot and some Biblical thoughts sorting through our identity as Christians: Are we “sinners” or “new creations”? AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:43 Murderbot Premiere Review 00:11:25 CGC & Christian Geek News(Salt in the Seas, by Karyne Norton: Paeter’s Sister!, Sons of Day and Night, by Mariposa Aristeo) 00:19:39 Are We “Sinners” Or New Creations? (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 00:34:10 Listener/Viewer Feedback & Questions(What To Do When The Call To Christian Maturity Feels Burdensome & Worrying) Paeter's Geek Week 00:54:32 COMIC BOOKS: Todd McFarlane Spider-man, Whatever Happened To The Man Of Tomorrow by Alan Moore, 01:04:07 MOVIES/SHOWS: Superman Trailer, 01:29:12 VIDEO GAMES- Monster Hunter Wilds, 01:35:47 On The Next Episode… 01:37:41 Essential Issues Weekly, DC Comics Reactions(Clark Kent gets some GREAT treatment and attention and Aquaman continues his climb to what I've always dreamed he could be! Batman: Dark Patterns 5, Fi