Christian Geek Central Podcast

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the new HeroQuest board game base set, “HeroQuest: First Light”, and a red flag of false teaching or signs we might be geeking out in our Bibles the WRONG way as we continue our Geek Bible Study of 1st Timothy! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:57 HeroQuest: First Light Review 00:22:31 CGC & Christian Geek News (A Hedge Of Fire, by Matthew Musgrave ) 00:41:41...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the indie Christian(-ish) video game Sainthood and a strong foundation we can stand on in challenging and uncertain situations as we begin our Geek Bible Study of 1st Timothy! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:04:34 Sainthood Review 00:22:31 CGC & Christian Geek News (The Crier Stone by Lyndsey Lewellen) 00:23:55 A Foundation For Uncertain & Difficult Times (...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of Wolf Man and a look in Philemon at how we can not just be heard when correcting or confronting those in sin, but how we can actually be persuasive, effective and win them over! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:04:03 Wolf Man Review 00:18:29 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:20:47 Being Effective And Loving When We "Call Out" Sin (Philemon Geek Bible Study) 00:32:27 L...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of The Damned, reactions to Squid Game Season 2, and some thoughts from Psalm 90 to help us set goals and make life changes with the perspective God wants us to have. AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:08:08 The Damned Review 00:18:03 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:23:08 Life Change Done Right (Psalm 90) 00:45:13 Listener/Viewer Feedback, Questions & Comments (What...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) Paeter reflects on his favorite (and some not so favorite) peices of geek entertainment enjoyed in 2024, whether they were published then or before! PLUS, a few personal reflections on the ups and downs of CGC content creation and personal life. 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:46 Movies 00:26:52 TV Shows 01:07:39 Video Games 02:09:23 DC Comics 02:43:06 Personal Reflections On CGC Ministry...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) In a brief departure from the show's normal format, I gather together Bible studies I've previously published for a deep-dive exploration of some of the Bible's perspective and instructions as it pertains to dark emotions like sadness and anxiety. With a focus on Philippians 4:4-9, and incorporating other relevant passages in scripture, we'll look at what the Bible prescribes t...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) An in-depth reaction to the Superman Teaser Trailer, including Paeter's exploration of the core themes embedded in Superman's concept. Then some thoughts about how even secular Christmas nostalgia can be deeply, biblically meaningful if we see it for what it REALLY is! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:04:07 Superman Teaser Trailer In-Depth Reaction Watch Trailer here: https://w...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the Netflix movie Mary, a review of Red One and some thoughts about the Incarnation of Jesus and how understanding it can help us survive and even thrive in difficult social situations of the Christmas season! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:04:09 Mary Netflix Movie Review 00:22:52 CGC & Christian Geek News (Memoria, by J.J. Fischer) 00:30:25 Red One Review 00:...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A DC-Focused week including: A review of the series finale of Superman & Lois combined with a review of the series as a whole, a review of the series premiere for the animated series Creature Commando's, which marks the beginning of director James Gunn's DCU. We also begin a seasonal series of Christmas devotionals, starting with some thoughts about our deep desires for sig...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) Paeter's picks for the Top 5 Christmasy Video Games and some thoughts about how forgiveness can make our (Holiday) social situations WAY better! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:59 Top 5 Christmasy Video Games 00:15:24 CGC & Christian Geek News (Easy/Inexpensive Christmas Gifts From SBP!) 00:20:14 How Forgiving Brings Us & Others Life & Peace (Philemon Geek Bible...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the first episode of Dune: Prophecy and reactions after finally watching Deadpool & Wolverine! PLUS, some thoughts from Psalm 138 about being thankful to God and why it's good for us in difficult circumstances! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:04:18 Dune: Prophecy Ep 1 Review 00:13:52 CGC & Christian Geek News (Warsafe) 00:21:13 Deadpool & Wolverine Revi...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the movie Heretic and reactions to the Netflix Docu-series "Investigation Alien" and whether or not Christians should be concerned! And in a RARE exception to reviewing and reacting to geek-genre content, Paeter reacts to the Matt Walsh movies "What Is A Woman" and "Am I Racist?", with some general thoughts about what they get right as well as how they, and politica...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review for the video gaming documentary The Remarkable Life Of Ibelin, thoughts and reactions for the first five hours of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and some truth in Philemon that can help remove anger, stress and a lack of forgiveness from our hearts. AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:05:17 The Remarkable Life Of Ibelin Review 00:17:37 CGC & Christian Geek News (Finding...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review for The Beast Within on Hulu, and first impressions of the "moral dilemmas" of Slay The Princess: The Pristine Cut on Xbox Series X. ALSO, Paeter answers a listener's question, explaining why he believes in "Free Grace Theology" and why its valuable for ALL Christian geeks to believe! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:54 Slay The Princess: The Pristine Cut, First Imp...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review for Hellboy: The Crooked Man and a Non-Review of Wayfinder on the PS5. ALSO, a look at blood and gore in entertainment from a biblical perspective, given that there are some pretty bloody parts in the Bible! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:01 Hellboy: The Crooked Man Review 00:14:26 CGC & Christian Geek News (Game Save For St. Jude's Update, Locket’s Revenge by...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the horror movie Daddy's Head, reactions to the first episode of Tomb Raider: The Legend Of Lara Croft, and a list of Paeter's Top 5 Non-Scary Horror video games! Also, some thoughts about how we can make forgiving others easier, meaningful, freeing and fulfilling as we continue our Geek Bible Study of Philemon. AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:05:23 Daddy's Head Re...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the Season 4 premiere of Superman & Lois, a review of A Quiet Place: Day One. PLUS, as we are in the thick of Halloween season, I thought a REAL, Bible-based look at death would be valuable. So first I'm including an encore presentatin of some biblical thoughts I shared about Death, the Horror genre and the Bible. Then afterward, I am sharing a special interview...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the movie Salem's Lot, thoughts and reactions after completing Starfield's "Shattered Space" DLC, and how love makes us MORE effective when correcting others as we continue our Geek Bible Study of Philemon! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:08 Salem's Lot Review 00:11:53 CGC & Christian Geek News (Illuminati by Chawna Schroeder) 00:21:32 Starfield: Shattered S...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) An interview with Christian developers Steven & Michael Stagliano of Story Games about their ambitious transmedia gaming & fiction project: The Forgotten King! Also, an inspiring biblical vision for genuinely loving those we correct as we continue our study of Philemon! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:04:03 Story Games/Forgotten King Interview 00:48:45 CGC & Christ...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review for the series premiere of The Penguin and a look at how we should handle correcting Christians online as we begin our Geek Bible study of Philemon! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:58 The Penguin Premiere Review 00:13:18 CGC & Christian Geek News (STILL TIME To Join The Game save '24 Team!, Emberhold by Rachelle Nelson, The Immortal Abyss by Katherine Briggs) 0...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the Netflix movie Uglies, and some thoughts in our Proverbs study about how God's promise to repay sins is both a warning and a comfort! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:16 Uglies Review 00:12:18 CGC & Christian Geek News (The Burning Tree by Helen Dent) 00:22:05 God's promise to repay sins: a warning AND a comfort!(Proverbs Geek Bible Study) 00:29:29 Listene...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice and some thoughts in our Proverbs study about the vibrance of TRULY living "righteously"! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:05:44 Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice Review 00:16:26 CGC & Christian Geek News (Salt in the Seas by Karyne Norton, Blood of the Stars FREE audiobook, The Light That Burns short fantasy narrated by Paeter Frandsen, Above th...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of The Deliverance (a "must watch" horror movie for Christians?) and some thoughts and reactions after playing some of the Castlevania Dominus Collection that released this week, as well as reactions to the series premieres of Kaos & Terminator Zero on Netflix! Also, some thoughts in our Proverbs study about how our relationships affect our finances and how the que...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) Why I STILL LOVE No Man's Sky as of the 2024 "Worlds, Part 1" Update, and some thoughts about why Psalm 64 is great to read and pray through when you're being attacked online! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:18 Why I STILL LOVE No Man's Sky In 2024! 00:24:21 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:29:06 Psalm 64 On Being Attacked Online (Geek Bible Study) Paeter's Geek Week 00:45:...

(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of Alien: Romulus, and a look at the idea of receiving wealth as a result of being generous in our continuing study of Proverbs. (And nope, this ain't the prosperity/"health and wealth" gospel we're talking about!) AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:14 Alien: Romulus Review 00:18:53 CGC & Christian Geek News (Paeter & Karyne's audiobook production of her novel...