Systematic Geekology

*BOUS EPISODE* Hosts Will Rose and TJ Blackwell join us once more to wrap up their thoughts on the Disney+ series, The Book of Boba Fett ! How did it stand up to Disney's other Star Wars series, The Mandalorian ? What will be the fate of Grogu? What's up with the dark saber? Did we enjoy this show? Did you? Let us know what you thought of this TV series on our website: systematicgeekology.org Ment...

We're discussing the new Nintendo Switch Videogame, Pokémon Legends: Arceus ! Hosts Joshua Noel and TJ Blackwell discuss what they loved and didn't care for in the game, as well as how it compares to other Pokémon games and who the gods of the Pokemon universe are! The Diamond and Pearl Clans are arguing over if god is a god of time or of space, so we want to know how you think our God relates to...

Full transparency, this episode is a one-for-one counter argument to a recent CBR post (link will be posted below). Some of our hosts really love the DCEU and are here to defend the Justice League Snyder Cut from all evil reviews! Hosts Brandon Knight and Joe Dea go through CBR's Damion Damaske's article and argue that all 10 points he has in favor of the Joss Wheadon cut are all wrong! Let us kno...

We ask WHAT IF in today's episode! Hosts Joshua Noel and Brandon Knight give their theories as to what would have happened in the Lord of the Rings if Gandalf would have stayed dead after battling the Balrog in The Fellowship of the Ring. Would Saruman have prevailed? Would Sam and Frodo still have made it to Mordor? Would Radagast the Brown have played a bigger role? And, was Gandalf a Christ-fig...

This week we talk about comfort shows and how they can help us get through hard times. Hosts Joshua Noel and Brandon Knight discuss one of their favorites, How I Met Your Mother, and the new follow up show, How I Met Your Father. What do we think of the new show? Are comfort shows and songs useful? What does the Bible say about how we express or engage in our emotions, whether it be sadness, anger...

We're talking all about the new Disney film, Encanto. Hosts Alysha and Alex Matthews talk about their love of the film and their experience growing up as Pentecostals in New Jersey. How does generational trauma impact us all? What are our special gifts? How can we embrace our differences and diversity better in the Church? Tell us about your experiences with Spiritual Gifts in the Church at system...

We're discussing the film, Groundhog Day , this episode! This is a holiday special with hosts Will Rose, Joe Dea, and Dan Steuer! If you could relive any day of your life, which would you choose? How do we talk about trauma? How significant is one man? Let us know your thoughts on the movie o our website: systematicgeekology.org Mentioned in this episode: Anazao Ministries Podcasts - AMP Network C...

This is our first episode in our CS Lewis series! We're starting with book 1 in the Narnia series with hosts Joe Dea and Dan Steuer! What did it look like when God created the universe? How does Aslan's singing voice sound? Would we have rang the bell or eaten the forbidden fruit? Let us know all of your thoughts on Narnia on our website: systematicgeekology.org Mentioned in this episode: Easily s...

We get real geeky today! We're talking about character builds in video games and table top rpg's! Hosts Joshua Noel and TJ Blackwell ask the question of what they can learn about themselves from how they choose to build their characters. Do you prefer to build a brute, a magician or, a speed character? Do you like playing chaotic evil or noble good? How important is it to have a diverse team? What...

We discuss Star Wars cosmology today! Hosts TJ Blackwell and Will Rose discuss their favorite Star Wars planets main stream and not, as well as which Star Wars planet they would most enjoy living on. We talk everything from forest planets, to habitable moons, to ice and water planets! How can a love of cosmology inform our worship of God? Which Star Wars planet is most representative of our own? L...

This episode we discuss all things Ultraman and ponder about the source of his powers and how they might serve allegorically for what gives the Church its power! Hosts Will Rose, Joseph Dea, and Brandon Knight all discuss how they came to know and love the character of Ultraman! Who is he? What other heroes can fight Godzilla and live to tell the tale? We discuss monsters and alien power and it's...

This episode we discuss all things wrestling! Hosts Joe Dea and Brandon Knight discuss the sports entertainment industry! What's the best wrestling network? What does this year have in store for us all? Do you want to hear more wrestling content? Let us know at systematicgeekology.org Mentioned in this episode: Anazao Ministries Podcasts - AMP Network Check out other shows like this on our podcast...

In this episode we discuss and review the first two episodes of "The Book of Boba Fett" with hosts, Pastor WIll Rose and TJ Blackwell. Why has the character changed so much? What can we learn about his healing process? Who are the real villains of Star Wars? What do we really know about Tusken culture? We ask all this and more in this episode! Let us know what you think about "The Book of Boba Fet...

This episode was recorded before the 2022 NCAAF Championship. Hosts Joshua and Dan give their predictions of the game and discuss who is the greatest college football coach of all time! If you don't know anything about football, don't worry, we explain it all in this episode! What makes a great coach? Who was Bobby Bowden? And is College Football culture its own religion? Check it all out now! Let...

This episode, we discuss the Cthulhu mythos from H.P. Lovecraft's work. Hosts Joe Dea and Brandon Knight offer their takes on Lovecraft's world-building and his form of storytelling. We discuss what makes Cthulhu scary and how we can learn from that. Lovecraft often depicted the supernatural as something beyond our control that could lead men into madness and insanity, how far off is this narrativ...

We rank all the MCU movies and shows from 2021 from 1st - 9th. Joe Dea and Will Rose discuss their favorites and what stood out to them about each MCU IP from 2021. Why do we like ranking things? How would you rank these shows and movies? How does God rank us? Let us know your thoughts on our website: systematicgeekology.org Mentioned in this episode: Anazao Ministries Podcasts - AMP Network Check...

This episode we discuss The Matrix series and give our reviews of the new movie, "The Matrix: Resurrections". Hosts Joshua Noel and Keno Cannady talk about their favorite and least favorite parts and spit out as many philosophical themes as they can! These movies are littered with deep ideas like how polarization can be a type of matrix we live in, how our connections define us, and how we can kno...

*SPOILERS* In this episode we review the new movie, "Spider-Man: No Way Home"! We discuss what we liked, what we'd change, and who our favorite Spider-Men are! We debate the merits of the characters and the story, then get deep into struggles with identity, how a Christian should identify, and what it means for Spidey and ourselves to "count the cost" as Jesus commands us all to do. Let us know wh...

We held a live episode discussing our favorite Christmas movies and traditions with hosts Brandon Knight, Joe Dea, and Dan Steuer! This is a recording of the live event. We discuss why we love these films, what they mean to us, and how great simplicity is in these stories. We ask ourselves whether or not we ever try to make the Christmas story more complicated than it is, rather than appreciating...

Whether "It's a Wonderful Life" or "Rudolph" is your favorite, this episode has something for anyone who loves the classic Christmas films! Why have the Rankin / Bass cartoons stood the test of time so well? And what all can we learn from "A Charlie Brown Christmas"? Hosts Joe Dea and Brandon Knight share their favorites in this episode. Let us know your favorite Christmas movies on our website: s...

We talk videogames in this episode! Focusing on Pokemon Shiny Pearl & Brilliant Diamond, and the Guardians of the Galaxy game, we talk about what it means to game with a worship mindset. How does our own creativity reflect God's nature? Should we be playing Mine Craft? What's the best Spider-Man game? We discuss all of this and much more! Let us know if you think gaming can be an act of worshi...

The age old question: Is "The Nightmare Before Christmas" a Halloween film or a Christmas movie?? Hosts Joe Dea and Brandon Knight give their answers and reflect on the meaning of this movie. What does it mean to be thankful for what we have? How do we learn to play our role? Where do we find our identity? Let us know if you think the movie is more a Halloween or Christmas (or Thanksgiving) film a...

With his own show around the corner, let's get ready for the show by remembering the long history of Boba Fett's character in Star Wars from his parade premiere, to the Christmas special, to the prequels, then the Mandalorian! This character has a rich history that has spanned many fans whole lives! If you're looking to learn more about who Boba Fett is before the big Disney + series starts in a c...

We talk all things pirate - historical and fictional! Hosts Joshua Noel and TJ Blackwell discuss their favorite pirates, some pirates' religions, the Anglo-Spanish war, and much more! If you love Pirates of the Caribbean, One Piece, or just pirate history, then this episode is for you! We even discuss the relation of obeying or disobeying the government like pirates / privateers. Can your religion...

We're doing a run down on the Marvel character, Hawkeye, to help us all prepare for the rest of the MCU show on Disney +, "Hawkeye"! Hosts Will Rose and Joseph Dea discuss the character's origins in comics and in the movies, as well as his story through the last 57 years of comicbooks! If you're new to the character or would just like to know more, we do a deep dive into the character this week! T...