Geek Devotions

In Part 3 of our Discovering Faith series, we’re talking about faithfulness, not just as a trait, but as the fruit the Holy Spirit produces in us as we walk with God every day. It’s not flashy. It’s not always easy. But it’s powerful. This week, we look at Ghost of Tsushima and how Jin Sakai’s journey reflects the kind of faithfulness that shows up in real life, built on a foundation, tested throu...

Saving faith is more than just believing something in your head or feeling something in your heart. It’s a real, full-on step forward. In this episode, we break down what saving faith actually is and how it plays out in real life. Using The Matrix as a metaphor, we walk through the three key parts of saving faith: hearing the truth, being convicted by it, and taking that next step into action. Jus...

In this week’s Geek Devotions, guest host Drew from The Cel Cast Podcast takes the wheel for a powerful and geeky devotional inspired by Mario Kart World and Hebrews 12:1–2. Life can feel like a chaotic race — full of red shells, detours, and moments where we just want to give up. But what if the goal isn’t to come in first… but simply to finish the race? Drew explores what it means to keep moving...

What is faith, really? Is it just believing harder, or is there something deeper going on? In this first episode of our new 4-part series Discovering Faith, we dive into Hebrews 11 to uncover a biblical understanding of faith, one that blends the testimony of the past, conviction in the present, and bold action into the future. Whether you're into anime, comics, or gaming, we’ve all seen those...

Can a game like House Flipper really teach us something about faith? This week, I took on a student’s challenge to create a devotion from one of the chillest games out there. Turns out, flipping virtual houses has a lot to say about spiritual growth. We don’t start with all the skills, we grow over time. And as we grow, we start to see things we never noticed before. Scripture reference: 1 Timothy...

This past week, Dallas taught some teenagers how to make videos. Today he's sharing 3 things he learned from this experience and why he did it! Check out the videos the students made! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JokhVQEI4FY&list=PL2oa5Sbcw43SCKD5HxDJMgBJdETgO58Ad THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS We’re incredibly grateful to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who help make this ministry possible: Ruiz F...

This week on Geek Devotions, Celeste shares her honest thoughts after finishing The Will of the Many by James Islington, a book that unexpectedly sparked a lot of emotions and thought. One specific quote stood out:“The man who is never nervous, never does anything hard. A man who is never nervous, never grows.”In this devotional, we unpack how that quote parallels biblical wisdom from Philippians...

This week on Geek Devotions, we’re tackling something a lot of us wrestle with: feeling like a failure. Whether it’s in your family, your ministry, your job, or just your personal walk with God, that voice can creep in and make you question everything. “Am I really doing enough? Am I just letting people down?” It’s something Dallas has felt too, and in this episode, he shares some reminders on how...

The Void in Thunderbolts is More Real Than You Think. In this week’s Geek Devotions, Celeste dives into a surprising moment from Marvel’s Thunderbolts that touches on mental health, depression, and the power of presence. What does a superpowered fight against an invisible enemy say about real-life struggles? And how can we, as friends or believers, respond when someone feels like they’re losing to...

Getting lost in a massive JRPG like Xenoblade Chronicles X can be overwhelming—especially when you skip the tutorial and find yourself in battles you're not ready for. But what if that same mistake is why so many Christians feel like they’re failing in their faith? In this episode of Geek Devotions, Dallas shares a hard-earned lesson from gaming that just might explain why burnout, frustration...

Star Wars: Episode III didn’t get much love when it first hit theaters, but something’s changed. Why are fans seeing it differently 20 years later—and what does that have to do with our walk with God? In this May the 4th devotion, Celeste reflects on faith, perspective, and learning to trust even when things don’t make sense.💬 Ever had to trust God when nothing seemed clear? Share your story in t...

The Apothecary Diaries is one of the hit animes on Crunchyroll and Netflix. It's an anime that took Dallas my surprise especially with how inspirational the main character, MaoMao is! Why? How can she inspire all of us? Join us as Dallas explores this fascinating character.____ THANK YOUS ___________A big thank you to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who support us monthly! Ruiz Family | Adam Arcinie...

Life is short and realizing that can be paralyzing. In the hit anime series, Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, an elf named Frieren comes to the revelation of how short the life of mankind truly is. How can we make the most of these short lives? Join us as Celeste talks us through this question._____ THANK YOUS ___________A big thank you to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who support us monthly! Ruiz F...

As Anime April continues, Dallas takes a look at Solo Leveling. What is the danger of leveling up our lives like Jin-Woo does in the anime, Solo Leveling? Join us as Dallas takes a look at this cautionary tale._____ THANK YOUS ___________A big thank you to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who support us monthly! Ruiz Family | Adam Arciniega | Lady Lommax | Paul Turner | Jacob Russell | Mike Alderman | Ne...

It's Anime April 2025 and to kick off the month we are taking a look at the fascinating story of "The Beginning After The End." Why is it important to not get to frustrated when we are starting over in life? Join us as Celeste walks us through this discussion and tips on how to make it through these kind of seasons. _____ THANK YOUS ___________A big thank you to our Devoted Patreon G...

Comics, Anime, Cartoons, are objectively better today than they used to be... but why? How? How can we continue to grow not just in art, but in life as a society? Join us as Dallas walks us through these questions. Check out last week's episode: Stopping to Continuehttps://youtu.be/WJpHqk3rPIY Check out the week before: Why we Continue: https://youtu.be/VmoKYIzQtAI Check out the week before th...

The new Lord of the Rings anime, War of the Rohirrim just came out and amid the beautifully drawn story is a powerful discussion about what it really means to fail. How can we keep moving when we feel like we have failed? Join us as Celeste walks us through this discussion! Check out last week's episode: Stopping to Continuehttps://youtu.be/WJpHqk3rPIY Check out the week before: Why we Continu...

In the new Disney+ series, Dare Devil: Born Again, we see a very broken Matt Murdock who has stopped wearing his horns. He's given up, but should he? When is it ok to give up? What does it actually take to continue on with what God has for you? Check out last week's episode: Why we Continue: https://youtu.be/VmoKYIzQtAI Check out the week before: To be Continued: https://youtu.be/n5Lbn2rsH...

Last week Dallas talked about why we need to remember to never give up, that there's always a To Be Continued. Today Celeste is going to take a look at why we continue and the benefit of passing on what we have. Check out last week's episode: https://youtu.be/n5Lbn2rsHVo _____ THANK YOUS ___________A big thank you to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who support us monthly! Ruiz Family | Adam Arci...

What does To Be Continued mean? How does it apply to our lives? Join us as Dallas sheds some light on this interesting conversation._____ THANK YOUS ___________A big thank you to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who support us monthly! Ruiz Family | Adam Arciniega | Lady Lommax | Paul Turner | Jacob Russell | Mike Alderman | Nerd Chapel | Monster Island Film Vault | PaulJPowers.com | Michael Manacci | Th...

In The Rising Of The Shield Hero, we meet Naofumi (the shield hero) and Raphtalia. When we first meet her she's very quiet, very sick, and very weak. While Naofumi was obviously dealing with is own issues and being a jerk at the time, he did do something important for her, he helped her to grow. What can we learn from this? Join us as Celeste breaks it down!_____ THANK YOUS ___________A big th...

There's a lot of things that can motivate a person. But what if we told you that one of the major motivating factors behind many of your favorite comic book characters is love? Join us a Dallas walks us through how Love is one of the greatest motivations of all time._____ THANK YOUS ___________A big thank you to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who support us monthly! Ruiz Family | Adam Arciniega | L...

Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man just dropped to Disney+ and we've been loving it! But did you know there's a comic that fills in the gaps between episode 1 and episode 2? Today on Geek Devotions we are talking about the power of context! Free Bible Study resource:Bible Hub: https://biblehub.com/Blue Letter Bible: https://www.blueletterbible.org/Bible Project: https://bibleproject.com/down...

Today on Geek Devotions, Dallas explains why being told "You're kind of weird" was one of the most impactful things someone has ever said to him. _____ THANK YOUS ___________ A big thank you to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who support us monthly! Ruiz Family | Adam Arciniega | Lady Lommax | Paul Turner | Jacob Russell | Mike Alderman | Nerd Chapel | Monster Island Film Vault | PaulJPowe...

In the opening episodes of season 2 of Netflix's Night Agent we find our main characters still recovering from the trauma of the last season. This brings up an interesting conversation about the healing process and how we walk through it. Join us as Celeste shares some of her thoughts on what it looks like to walk through a time of healing and how we can help others who are recovering too. ___...