Love Thy Nerd

Church Nerds

Comedy EN ↓ 97 episodes

Bubba is a founding partner of Love Thy Nerd, a ministry that attends comic and gaming conventions to minister to nerd culture. Bubba and his wife, Anna, bring a show that combines their Church Cred and the Nerd Cred to show you just how well these two ways of life come together.

Author

Love Thy Nerd

Category

Comedy

Podcast website

www.lovethynerd.com

Latest episode

Dec 24, 2025

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Episodes

Episode 21 | The Chosen One 07.08.2020

Bubba & Anna discuss depictions of Biblical events in some of the more recent movies and shows, explaining which ones did it poorly and which ones did it best! PLUS: Live streaming as a family! ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 20 | Books vs Movies 24.07.2020

Bubba & Anna discuss their thoughts and fears about the upcoming Netflix adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia and then expand the conversation about the age old debate between books and movies, Narnia and beyond! PLUS: Coffee talk. ★ Support this podcast ★

Special | The Best of Quarantine: Back Row Morning Show Mix Tape 23.07.2020

In this special Best Of episode, both Back Row Morning Shows come together to share their best Quarantine/COVID-19-themed discussions and segments! INCLUDING: Church Nerds: "Quarantine Happies" The Morning Sidehug: "Contactless Delivery is a LIE" Church Nerds: "Quarantine Crappies" The Morning Sidehug: "Our New Coronacubulary" Church Nerds: "Coronavirus Hacks" The Morning Sidehug: "Matt & Mo's...

Episode 19 | Fellowship of the Thing (That Aired on BethelTV) 17.07.2020

Bubba & Anna dive deeply into the "Lord of the Rings"-inspired event that occurred on Bethel TV that has given a lot of Christians a nervous witchcraft vibe. PLUS: Celebrity Crushes! ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 18 | Pick Your Battles 10.07.2020

Bubba & Anna shares guidance on when and how to handle disagreements in this currently more-and-more contentious culture. PLUS: The Almighty Caffeine A Nerdy Recommendation A chance to win a game! ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 17 | Legendary Scores 22.05.2020

Bubba & Anna discuss music from games and movies, and the emotions they stir in us. PLUS: Coronavirus-inspired baby names for their baby due later this year! ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 16 | Faith & Fandom 15.05.2020

Bubba & Anna discuss viewing our fandoms throught the lens of faith and how for a believer, it's impossible to not intermingle them. ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 15 | Quarantine Happies & Crappies 08.05.2020

Bubba & Anna know this quarantine has been going on far longer than any of us have wanted, and share with you their list of things that have been awful so far, but also want to seek out the good things that have come out of this time! PLUS: A giveaway! FLGS! Anna is bad at catching butterflies! ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 14 | Tech Addiction 24.04.2020

Bubba & Anna discuss tech addiction, tech fasting, and Coronavirus hacks! Plus, our giveaway winner is announced! ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 13 | Sharing Virtual Space: Animal Crossing 17.04.2020

Bubba & Anna discuss the huge Nintendo hit - Animal Crossing: New Horizons - and how this was the perfect time for it to explode worldwide. PLUS: Enter our GIVEAWAY! ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 12 | 10 Ways NOT to Run an Online Community 10.04.2020

Bubba & Anna come to you from quarantine, when all of us are spending more time in our online communities. Interested in running on of your own? Here are 10 things NOT to do and 10 actual tips to starting and running one. PLUS: The Church Nerds announce a GIVEAWAY! ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 11 | Battling Parental Lethargy During a Pandemic 03.04.2020

Bubba & Anna encourage parents with ideas on how to make the most of this extra time with your children, cutting back on screen time and upping the quality time. ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 10 | Staying Entertained in Quarantine 27.03.2020

Bubba & Anna share with you several ways you can spend your time in Virus isolation to keep you both entertained and productive! ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 9 | Jesus Vs. The Cyberbullies 07.03.2020

Bubba & Anna discuss the problem of cyberbullying, especially in the gaming industry, touching on some of the biggest controversies of the past few years, and then go through what "inclusion" meant in the life and teachings of Jesus. PLUS: PAX Recap! ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 8 | IRL: Sharing the Truth 21.02.2020

Bubba & Anna examine strange Kickstarter campaigns, discuss the question "What is Truth?", and explain ways to share truth in your life. ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 7 | Strategy Guide: Relationship Building 14.02.2020

Bubba & Anna share with us why building real relationships in our communities is important and gives you strategies on how to do it effectively. ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 6 | Practicing Sabbath in Video Games 07.02.2020

Bubba & Anna discuss video games and the Sabbath. They also discuss Stardew Valley and Christian Music of Yesteryear. ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 5 | Ask the Church Nerds Anything 31.01.2020

Bubba & Anna answer submitted questions such as "What Scripture is most often used incorrectly to attack nerd culture?", "Are there themes that cross a line for you in board games, video games, TV shows and movies?", and "Shouldn't your ministry technically be called 'Love Thy GEEK'?" ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 4 | Tales from the Nerdy Mission Field 24.01.2020

Bubba records a solo episode in between two LTN trips, to share with you what it's like to be a Love Thy Nerd missionary. ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 3 | Why & How to Start a Game Night 17.01.2020

In this show, Bubba & Anna share why a local area game night is such a great idea and explain how to go about starting one in your church or community. ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 2 | How Nerdy Christians Can Reach the Not-So-Nerdy 10.01.2020

In this show, Bubba and Anna discuss ways Nerdy Christians can reach and minister to the non-nerdy people in their lives. They also play a game of "VBS or NES?" and Anna opens up about the struggles that came with marrying a "nerd." ★ Support this podcast ★

Episode 1 | Games Christians Should Play 03.01.2020

In this show, Bubba and Anna introduce themselves, shares their "Church Cred" and their "Nerd Cred", and give their recommendations for family friendly games and games Christians should be playing, like, right now. ★ Support this podcast ★

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