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We can’t just NOT talk about Dune, right? It’s too jam-packed with imagery and themes and all that mess to possibly get away with avoiding it. But, it’s also a tricky subject, because it’s pretty clearly exploring the themes of another religion entirely. But what can Christians learn from the story of Paul of the house of Atreides, other than just learning to read dense books that are slow as mola...

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Metroid Dread is the game that no one saw coming. After being canned in the early 2000s, who would have thought that Samus would enter the 2D sphere again? Metroid isn't exactly know for having a robust plotline. But if we take a look at the meta-game and see the game *behind* the game, we might find the that the story of Samus equipping herself for battle is familiar for those of us in the church...

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This is a question that we hear every year - is it wrong for Christians to celebrate Halloween? Hear it from a Nerd Pastor's perspective this time! Let's talk about it.  Follow Us Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/CheckpointChurch Join the convo on our Discord: https://discord.gg/zUg5sj7 We stream Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays: https://www.twitch.tv/checkpointchurch Writer, Filmographer: Nathan W...

Find Full Transcript Here: https://www.checkpointchurch.com/post/nerds-of-pray-mike Nerds of Pray is the podcast where Nerd Pastor Nathan Webb of Checkpoint Church sits down with some of the leading people in the realm of Nerd/Pop Culture Ministry. He asks them questions about their specific venture into the ministry, as well as what first led them to the intersection of faith and fandom. In this...

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Midnight Mass has gotten particular attention from the church - why? It seems that the religious tropes of the series are riling up those in opposition. But what if it's more than that? Midnight Mass isn't just a depiction of the church - it's a downright brutal review of the people within the walls of the church.  To be honest - it’s a genuinely good interpretation of the church. But how do...

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Squid Game has taken the world by storm. If you've somehow managed to avoid this series, this spoiler-free sermon analysis on Squid Game will hopefully encourage you that Christians can learn something from this new show on Netflix. Squid Game doesn't only tell an interesting story - it's a story that Jesus also told in the Bible. Only... Jesus did it better (maybe we're a little bias). How would...

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Toby Fox has done it again with Deltarune. Chapter 2 dropped out of nowhere and has turned the concept of meta-gaming and player control on it's head all over again. Who is really in control in Deltarune? In this nerdy sermon, we're going to take a look at the latest chapter of the Undertale universe story being in Deltarune. Did Toby Fox perfectly sum up one of Paul's most famous passages in Roma...

Find Full Transcript Here: https://www.checkpointchurch.com/post/nerds-of-pray-shaneen Nerds of Pray is the podcast where Nerd Pastor Nathan Webb of Checkpoint Church sits down with some of the leading people in the realm of Nerd/Pop Culture Ministry. He asks them questions about their specific venture into the ministry, as well as what first led them to the intersection of faith and fandom. In th...

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Anyone else getting tired of the looping narrative? The story trope has become a serious mainstay in the gaming world. Deathloop takes that idea and runs with it. But what if we told you that the Bible has it's own looping narrative? What can we learn from the looper? In this nerdy sermon, we're going to take a look at Deathloop and one of the most famous parables that Jesus ever told to see what...

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Despite the censorship and controversy, Tokyo Revengers has been an anime (and now manga) that have taken my world by storm. I am obsessed with the tenacity of Takemichi Hanagaki and the absolute coolness of the Tokyo Manji Gang. This show has a ton that it can teach us as Christians, but we're focusing on a surprising thing it does despite a serious failing of the Bechdel test. In this nerdy serm...

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As I have played through the first boss of Demon's Souls over on our Twitch channel, I've felt like the grind can be pretty relatable to our walks as Christians. Not just that - but it's very applicable to the life of Paul. Let's talk about it. In this nerdy sermon, we're going to take a look at the gameplay of Demon's Souls and how it might relate to our Christian lives.  Follow Us Everywher...

Find Full Transcript Here: https://www.checkpointchurch.com/post/nerds-of-pray-hector Nerds of Pray is the podcast where Nerd Pastor Nathan Webb of Checkpoint Church sits down with some of the leading people in the realm of Nerd/Pop Culture Ministry. He asks them questions about their specific venture into the ministry, as well as what first led them to the intersection of faith and fandom. In thi...

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12 Minutes was... depressing. Despite the all-star cast of James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley, and Willem Dafoe, the game never really managed to find a true ending that felt fulfilling. Even the arguably 'true' ending didn't really change the fact behind the game.  In this nerdy sermon, we're going to take a look at the possibilities behind 12 Minutes and what would need to change in order for this...

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Shaman King is a new, but pretty old, anime that has just been revived by Netflix. Whether it be the original anime, the remake, or the manga, the story of Yoh Asakura is one that we can learn quite a bit from about how to be better people and better Christians.   In this nerdy sermon, we're going to take a look at Yoh and his calling to be the Shaman King and the role of the unlikely he...

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