Finding God in Video Games

Choosing a “favorite” game villain can be a bit of a challenge… while almost every gaming experience is driven by an antagonist who propels our character forward on their journey, there are a handful of these opponents who were truly unforgettable. For some, their appetite for evil was only matched by their impeccable sense of style… for others, it is their persistence to come back time and time a...

How much do you REALLY know about Mario? Do you know WHY the artist formerly known as "Jumpman" was renamed Mario? For most of my life, I honestly never stopped to question it myself. But the true story about how this fictional plumber who started out life with the simple name “Jumpman” became globally known as Mario is made all the more compelling because of how relatable its’ occurrenc...

Half of any role-playing game is tracking down quest items to complete errands and assignments that allow us to progress further into the game, and in most open-world games it is common to explore areas that contain quest items for quests that we haven’t yet received. What appears to be a random piece of junk may actually be a critical component used to craft an incredibly powerful piece of armor,...

We just wrapped up our first season of "Ministry Spotlight" and if you are looking for some encouraging Christian content with a healthy dose of your favorite nerdy fandoms mixed in, please check out this video, click on the links below to follow our fellow nerds in the faith, and share them and their incredible ministries with others! #christianpodcast #christianpodcaster #nerdpodcast #...

Well, my fellow Xbox friends, it is the end of an era for all of us… Microsoft has finally announced the end of the Xbox Live Gold online service. After over two decades of defining the console multiplayer experience, Xbox Live Gold will fully transition into a lower-paid tier of the Xbox Game Pass service called “Game Pass Core”, and with this change, several of the defining features of Xbox Live...

Thanks to the modern renaissance occurring in the comic book movie realm, as a viewing audience we have received DOZENS of super-hero movies that I would have never believed were possible. But within all of the vast amount of “cinematic universes” we are currently enjoying, there is still room for these movies to fail. And with a current estimated loss of $200 million dollars at the time of this r...

(SPOILER ALERT: Final Fantasy X spoilers ahead) You know that moment... it is the point of no return. It is that moment when all of your party members have received a nice tidy bow on their story, all the lower level enemies have been dispatched, the side missions have all been completed, the musical score has changed to a more subtle, haunting refrain of the battle music that has pumped you up ac...

In this episode of "Ministry Spotlight", we are joined by Ricky from  @ChristianNerdsUnite  as we dig into comics, superheroes, and the secrets to launching and sustaining a successful podcast or any other ministry that the Lord has placed on our hearts! Whether you are a fan of Ricky's and want more insight on how Christian Nerds Unite first started or are just wanting to be encoura...

As our games grow larger and open-world gaming via an overworld map or at least a hub world has become the standard operating procedure for almost every major title that releases, a new experience has become just as standard… the fast travel button. When you have areas to explore that can literally take over an hour of real world time to traverse, or in the case of select titles areas that simply...

It's the "Final Countdown"… at the time of this video we are counting down the HOURS until the release of Starfield, one of the most anticipated game launches of our modern era. If this game lives up to its’ pre-release description of being “Skyrim in space”, we are ALL about to lose a lot of time off of our gaming calendars to this one... and now that my available gaming time is mor...

We all have one... I call mine the “good” controller. If you have played games for a long enough time, then you probably have one of these, even if you don’t necessarily call it that. Sure, you may have several controllers, but THIS is the one you use when it is time to get down to business in a game. It’s your favorite controller… the one you reach for first even though the other controllers you...

In this episode of Ministry Spotlight we are joined by Charles, better known as the founder of Beneath the Tangles! Join us for his insight on launching a ministry built on a love of Christ as well as the world of anime, learn more about their mission, and gain inspiration for launching your personal ministry for the Lord as well! #beneaththetangles #anime #animelover #christiananimation #christia...

We are all accustomed to seeing “bugs” in our Pokémon titles… but typically they are cute and fun character such as Caterpie, Butterfree, or Cutiefly. The bugs that are currently plaguing the release of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are the farthest thing from cute… and catching them all is definitely not fun. Years ago, Nintendo’s very own Shigeru Miyamoto wisely stated that, “A delayed game is even...

There was a period of time that Rayman seemed poised to be the next breakout lead character of the platforming genre, with strong releases across multiple consoles that earned critical acclaim and modest commercial success. But it was his ill-fated dance with the “Rabbids” that grew his franchise into a global phenomenon… but left our limbless hero behind. The bizarre party-style “Rayman Raving Ra...

In this episode of "Ministry Spotlight", we are joined by Derrick and Brandy aka  @PoeticallyChristian  as we learn more about our shared love of Sega, his "Blind Preacher Plays" series, the secret behind overcoming the adversity they have faced (and continue to face), and gain valuable insight and encouragement to help each of us follow the paths that Christ has called us to!...

(Author’s Note: This video is not a recommendation or endorsement of this game/franchise and is written for the purposes of commenting on a missing feature from the game and its’ implications. As with all entertainment and media consumption, we advise all to adhere to Biblical principles as well as their own individual convictions from the Lord).After many years of patiently waiting, eager fans fi...

Our introduction to the mysterious "Cyborg Ninja" in the first Metal Gear Solid left us with more questions than answers... and the reveal of who this enigmatic warrior truly was and what was driving him is one of the most underrated parts of this legendary game. I can’t relate to being a genetically enhanced super human robot ninja, but his struggle with "forgiving himself" an...

Life is starting to imitate art as the high stakes battle between Microsoft and Sony for control of Activision Blizzard is playing out like a video game boss fight with LITERAL game-changing implications… and as the cold war between these two behemoths plays out in court, a LOT of previously concealed communications are beginning to come to light. If you have not kept up to date on the legal happe...

Join us for an exploration of one of the strangest chapters in the Legend of Zelda series... Link's Awakening. This game has had multiple opportunities to tell its' strange "fish story" over the years, and in this narrative journey there is much to learn about our own struggles with whether or not our "fish" is enough. If you think you don’t have enough resources to ser...

WARNING: We will share a little bit about our own personal reflections on losses (including pregnancy loss) in this video. If you are anything like me, you have lost some things in life, too. Time, loved ones, relationships, capabilities, possessions… many times it can feel like my path in life has a great deal in common with my struggle to make progress in Jedi Survivor. Getting stuck on one area...

After years of failing to read the writing on the wall, one of the original premier gaming expos in the entire world has finally accepted the inevitability of their situation… the Electronic Entertainment Expo did not return this year physically, electronically, or in any other form. The saddest part about this is that there was a flicker of hope that this year would be the year that E3 would retu...

Join us for this week's episode of "Ministry Spotlight" as we get to sit down with Samuru from Gaming and God to get down and nerdy, as he shares some of the secrets and insights he has learned over his years of being both a passionate gamer and a disciple of Christ! #christiangamer #christiangamers #gamingandgod #videogamepodcast #videogames #christianpodcast #christianpodcaster #ga...

Streaming services such as Twitch have permanently altered the gaming landscape and added an additional layer of challenge to the games we play. Beating the game and defeating the villainous characters contained inside of it only represents a portion of the battle gamers are choosing to fight… the larger mission for many is to gain enough clicks, views, likes, subscribes, and followers to hopefull...

In this episode of "Ministry Spotlight", we are talking about everything from the new #Dune2 movie, attending conventions, and how to bring our belief in Christ into the places where our favorite fandoms are expressed with Eric from Nerd Chapel... join us for our "nerdy" conversation and to learn more about Nerd Chapel and the mission to bring Christ to the cons and beyond! #Ne...

Star Wars. Halo. Harry Potter. Final Fantasy. The MCU. The Legend of Zelda. Tomb Raider. What is one thing all of these various properties and so many more have experienced over the years? If you answered PREQUELS, then clearly you already read the title of this video. If there is one constant in the various seas of entertainment we choose to enjoy, it is that no franchise is immune to moving fart...