Christian Geek Central Podcast

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review for the series premiere of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy and a look at a confusing verse in 1 Timothy that goes against our ideas of godly living! ‍ ‍ AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:45 Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Review 00:14:30 CGC & Christian Geek News(TreeFall Studios Releases "The Perplexing Orb: Bounce Mania”, Twist of Time by Tricia Goye...

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) The CGC community asks some of the best and toughest questions facing Christian Geeks today. Here are some of your best from 2024, and my attempt at answering them! ‍ ‍ 00:04:31 Why I don’t talk about politics and world tragedies in CGC content ‍ ‍ 00:17:04 Paeter’s Free Grace Theology (What Being “Saved” Means) ‍ ‍ 00:53:23 Is it "okay" to play games just to "...

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) The CGC community asks some of the best and toughest questions facing Christian Geeks today. Here are some of your best from 2024, and my attempt at answering them! ‍ ‍ 00:00:30 Intro ‍ ‍ 00:04:58 Should church service be hard? ‍ ‍ 00:18:04 avoiding the “appearance of evil” & using multiple translations ‍ ‍ 00:22:30 Being Purposeful In Entertainment Spendin...

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) Settle in for a big one! In this special episode Paeter looks back at the most memorable geek experience he had in 2025, both new and old! Comics, movies, shows and games that really stood out! Then after reflecting a bit on CGC and his personal life in 2025, Paeter attempts to peer into the future in anticipation of the nerdy stuff coming in 2026! Hopefully yo...

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) Although we start with a review of Dust Bunny, this episode is a big Avatar blowout! Reviews of the original Avatar, Avatar: The Way Of Water, the video game Avatar: Frontiers Of Pandora, and of course Avatar: Fire And Ash! We'll also take a look at the future hope implied by the song "Joy To The World" and its basis in Psalm 98 and other parts of scripture tha...

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the Norwegian Netflix movie Troll 2, reactions to the 2025 Game Awards, and a crazy, experiment with A.I. to generate a Christmas story involving: Rudolph, Red & Blue Lanterns and Free Grace Theology! ‍ ‍ AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:36 Troll 2 Review 00:23:54 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:28:08 Bonkers Christmas, Red-Lantern-Rudolph,...

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) Paeter's surprising picks of the best DC Comics Christmas stories published from 1990-2011 and how they hit or miss theologically! Then, what Christmas is REALLY about for most of us: Revelation 21! Confused? We'll look at how our pursuit of fun and joy, along with our experiences of sadness & stress in the Christmas season, all point to Revelation Chapter...

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A Review of the movie Altered and a look at a collection of verses Paeter chose to reflect on Christmas in the context of weariness, loneliness and sadness. ‍ ‍ AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:49 Altered Review 00:16:35 CGC & Christian Geek News(Game Save Update, Content Schedule Changes) 00:28:26 Bible Verses For The Weary & Lonely At Christmastime...

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A Review of the 2025 Remake of The Running Man, a review of Wicked For Good, and some thoughts from scripture about "thankfulness", why God deserves it and why Geeks NEED to express thankfulness to him for our own good! ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:12 Wicked For Good Review 00:14:36 CGC & Christian Geek News(Game Save Update, All That Glows b...

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A Review of the 2025 B-Fantasy Remake "Deathstalker", and some thoughts from scripture about the nature of "thankfulness" and how it helps US when we are thankful! ‍ ‍ AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:06:54 Deathstalker 2025 Review 00:18:42 CGC & Christian Geek News(Game Save Update, Marathon 11/15!!) 00:25:49 How Thankfulness HELPS Geeks! (Geek Bible Study...

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) Reviews for the Netflix Frankenstein movie, Predator: Badlands, and a first impressions review of the indie dungeon-quest crawler inspired by Hero Quest, Dark Quest 4! Also this week, a look at why we actually NEED to be part of a local church, and suggestions for what to do when that seems impossible, as we continue our 1 Timothy Geek Bible Study! ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ AND...

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the potentially sci-fi movie Bugonia (this one is special, folks!), reactions to the opening hours and initial themes/philosophy of The Outer Worlds 2, a spotlight for “On Magic & Miracles: A Theological Guide To Discerning Fictional Magic”, and a look at some more of the costs and blessings of church leadership and its connection to family life...

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) Paeter's list for Top 10 Favorite Horror Movies & Their Themes, and a biblical exploration of what we should expect, and how we can verify, when God The Holy Spirit is speaking to or guiding us. ‍ ‍ ‍ ‍ AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:04:40 Top 10 Favorite Horror Movies & Their Themes 00:27:58 CGC & Christian Geek News(Game Save Shocking Start!, Gl...

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) Reviews of the horror movies "Black Phone 2" and "Vicious", and a look at the cost and blessing of being a leader in your church as we continue our Geek Bible Study of 1 Timothy! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:52 Black Phone 2 Review 00:16:10 CGC & Christian Geek News(Game Save Stunts/Rewards! Perplexity by Chawna Schroeder) 00:27:40 Vicious Review 00:...

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A special Tron Trilogy episode! A review of Tron: Ares, and Paeter pulls his reviews of the first two Tron movies out of the podcast archives to share thoughts on both the original Tron movie and Tron: Legacy! Then, as we look ahead to Halloween, Paeter shares reflections on his favorite verses in the Bible about Death! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:08:33 Tr...

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the horror movie Good Boy, first impressions of Final Fantasy Tactics Ivalice Chronicles and the surprising, sad relevance its themes still have, thoughts and reactions after receiving a private demo of the upcoming Christian-made video game Gate Zero, and some thoughts from 1 Timothy that can encourage and give us perspective when we feel overlooke...

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 &am...

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(...

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, Thing...

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 Qualifica...

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...

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:...

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 b...

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 Re...

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 Nake...