Geek Devotions

Making friends can be difficult, but at the same time it's essential. Join us as Dallas examines examples of friend making in Zenless Zone Zero to highlight not just how to make friends, but why we need to have friends. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:35 Hope and Love Shirts Pre-Order 1:07 What is Zenless Zone Zero? 2:24 Where to find friends 5:11 How to be friendly 9:32 Do you really need friends?...

In Kaiju No 8. Kafka finds himself in a strange place as he prepares for batttle, he finds that he's at peace. Even though the mission ahead of him is dangerous and can be overwhelming, he has peace knowing he's doing what he has always dreamed of. Why is operating in our calling and our giftings so much more life giving than some would expect? Join us as Celeste walks us through this ques...

WB Japan's newest anime, Suicide Squad Isekai, just dropped to Max and Hulu and it's a wild ride. What makes it interesting though is the fact that the Suicide Squad is far from being a perfect team, yet they are are still able to accomplish the mission despite their issues. How does this truth play out in our day to day lives? How should we look at the church as a whole? Join us as Dallas...

In Jason Statham's 2024 film, The Beekeeper, we find a retired special ops agent who's life has been transformed by the compassion of one woman. Can compassion change the lives of others? How does it change them? Join us as Celeste walks us through this discussion. Check out our FREE curriculum that Dallas and Celeste just published. You can pick it up here today: https://geekdevotions.com...

As we wrap up Mario Kart Madness we wanted to talk about the secret on how to "Get Good" at not just video games, but your walk with Christ. This devo is a mini version of the lesson taught in the new FREE curriculum that Dallas and Celeste just published. You can pick it up here today: https://geekdevotions.com/freeresource/ ______ THANK YOUS ___________ A big thank you to our Devoted P...

A major aspect of Mario Kart is the necessity to avoid the various road hazards on the track. From Goombahs to Piranha Plants, you have to learn to navigate each track safely. How do we avoid spiritual road hazards in our lives? Join us as Celeste dives into this very discussion. This devo is a mini version of the lesson taught in the new FREE curriculum that Dallas and Celeste just published. You...

As we continue Mario Kart Madness, Dallas takes a the next level of character creation in Mario Kart... building your kart! These 3 pieces are all dependent on the identify of the racer. How does our identify in Christ dictate the 3 things we need to be successful? This devo is a mini version of the lesson taught in the new FREE curriculum that Dallas and Celeste just published. You can pick it up...

It's Mario Kart Madness month! For our first episode Celeste is taking a look at what may be one of the most important choices in the game Mario Kart 8.... Choosing your character? Why is understanding your identity so important? How does it affect the rest of the race... and your life? Join us to find out! This devo is a mini version of the lesson taught in the new FREE curriculum that Dallas...

If you play just about any RPG you'll find yourself facing a Speech Check. This is where you have to decide what you're going to say and what you say may or may not work in your favor. But how do we pass these speech checks in real life? What do we do if we've failed them? Join us as Dallas dives into these questions. ______ THANK YOUS ___________ A big thank you to our Devoted Patreon...

In the popular anime, Demon Slayer, Tanjiro has a habit of inspiring his fellow slayers to be the best they can be. In the latest season, "Hashira Training," we discover that he inadvertently also empowers them even more than they thought. Why is it important to inspire others? How do we do it? Join us as Celeste dives into these questions. ______ THANK YOUS ___________ A big thank you t...

Recently we got to watch Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Freedom in theaters. A prevailing theme throughout the film was the basic fact that all people have value and deserve love. But is that true? And if so... why? Join us as Dallas explores these questions today! Check out Dallas' Review of Gundam Seed Freedom on The Gundam Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vMpl4gQerk&t=45s ______ THANK Y...

Trust is an important aspect of any community. In the Amazon Prime original series, Fallout, we meet a young lady named Lucy who is suddenly having to deal with a world of broken trust. What should we do if someone breaks our trust? How do we build a culture of Trust? Join us as Dallas examines these questions in this week's episode of Geek Devotions. Connect with @Anime_relateablex ! YouTube...

In the hit anime known as Fairy Tail we see a group of individuals who have to overcome various trials and tribulations using… the power of friendship. It’s a seemingly silly idea, yet the portrait of friendship is exactly why countless individuals love this very show. Why is friendship so important? Why doe Gen Z and others need true friends so badly? Join special guest Elijah of Anime Relatable...

In Kaiju No. 8 we meet a man named Kafka who absolutely hates his job. This brought up an interesting question, how should handle things if we don't like the task in front of us? Join us as Celeste answers that very question. ______ THANK YOUS ___________ A big thank you to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who support us monthly! Ruiz Family | Adam Arciniega | Lady Lommax | Paul Turner | Jacob Russel...

Recently Dallas started to watch one of the newest animes to hit Crunchy Roll, Wind Breaker. What was it about this anime that made Dallas cry? How does it relate to the conversation about the need for compassion? Join us to find out. ______ THANK YOUS ___________ A big thank you to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who support us monthly! Ruiz Family | Adam Arciniega | Lady Lommax | Paul Turner | Jacob R...

Anime April 2024 is kicking off and Celeste is taking a look at the character known as Abyss from Mashle! This tragic character became a bad guy.... but he didn't have to. Why? Join us to find out the dangers of not taking the time to encourage others to love and to good works. ______ THANK YOUS ___________ A big thank you to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who support us monthly! Ruiz Family | Adam...

Join us as Dallas shares an unexpected encounter at a homeschool convention that led to a profound discussion about Minecraft and faith. Discover how a simple game mechanic sparked a deeper reflection on the message of the cross and the journey of redemption. ______ THANK YOUS ___________ A big thank you to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who support us monthly! Ruiz Family | Adam Arciniega | Lady Lomma...

Ever wonder if what you're doing really matters? Perhaps you're "just" a janitor or gardener. Perhaps you're "just" a line cook at a restaurant. Does what you do matter? Join us as Celeste takes a look at the story of Watership Down and why everything matters. ______ THANK YOUS ___________ A big thank you to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who support us monthly! Ruiz Fam...

We all face giants at some point. Sometimes they are emotional giants. Sometimes they are people. Sometimes they life situations. But how do we overcome those giants? Join us as Dallas takes a look at famous Gohan vs Perfect Cell fight in Dragon Ball Z and discusses how we ourselves can overcome our own giants. ---- In Memory of Akira Toriyama... creator of Dragon Ball Z --- ______ THANK YOUS ____...

Ever wondered how to navigate life's challenges without giving up? Join us as we dive into the world of the rogue-lite game, Splatoon 3 Side Order, and discover surprising parallels to our everyday struggles. In this video, Dallas explores the fascinating lessons learned while playing "Side Order" and reflects on how failures can lead to growth and success. If you're seeking insp...

Why is hope so important? What do we put our hope in? Join us for the final episode of our Alternate Earth Month where Celeste takes a look at the new Netflix version of Avatar: The Last Airbender and discusses what hope is and why we need it. Check out the Geek Devotions Store: https://geekdevotions.creator-spring.com/ We want to give a very special thank you to the Devoted Patreon Geeks who help...

Recently Dallas had the opportunity to take part in a Retro Rewind Podcast discussion on the 1993 film, Super Mario Bros. This film features an alternate version of Mario and Luigi where they aren't the fraternal twins that they've canonically been. Yet, despite that, they are still very brotherly towards each other. This plus a discussion from The Bottom Shelf Podcast has led Dallas to an...

In the Masters of the Universe, He-Man is able to proudly lift his sword high and declare that he has the power to over come all evil. But where do Christians get their power to over come all evil? What sword can they boldly lift? Join our friend Branson Boykin as he explores these questions. Check out the Geek Devotions Store: https://geekdevotions.creator-spring.com/ We want to give a very speci...

Dive into the unique world of "Metropolis," an Elseworlds tale from DC Comics, where Superman finds himself in the classic silent film setting. This Alternate Earth Month, devotional brings you an exciting exploration of this "what if" storyline that unveils powerful lessons about identity. Join us as we delve into the impact of knowing who you truly are, drawing parallels from...

This week, join us as we explore the exciting world of a One-Shot manga called "Monsters." Before Eiichiro Oda created the well-known "One Piece," he made this interesting story, which is now a short anime on Netflix. We'll dive into the tale of a little town, a brave swordsman named Ryuma, and how the bad guys try to control people's feelings. Find out about the import...