Nerd of Godcast

Ever wonder why we get bored... even with endless movies, games, apps, and distractions at our fingertips? This week on the Nerd of Godcast , we're asking: What do you do when you get bored? Is boredom something to escape... or could it actually be an opportunity in disguise? From comfort games and rabbit holes to purpose, creativity, and what Scripture has to say about idle moments, we're diving...

What books, shows or video games have you never finished? What story never finished for you ? This week, the Nerd of Godcast explores unfinished TV shows, canceled movies, abandoned video games, incomplete book series, and the fandoms that still leave us wanting more. From A Song of Ice and Fire and The Spider-Verse to ALF and Half Life , we discuss the stories that never got proper endings and wh...

This week on the Nerd of Godcast, we’re talking about the heroes who gave everything. From The Iron Giant to Boromir, Tony Stark to the crew of Rogue One, we explore the fictional sacrifices that changed stories forever and left lasting legacies behind. We also play a brand-new game, “Famous Last Words,” where the crew tries to identify iconic character deaths from across nerd culture. Along the w...

This is our DLC bonus content —the segment that didn’t make the main episode but absolutely deserved its own spotlight. We take 25 of the biggest blockbuster movies from the past 50 years and put them through a rapid-fire elimination bracket , debating, defending, and ultimately ranking which films truly deserve the title of greatest summer blockbusters of all time . Expect bold takes, tough cuts,...

We break down the biggest upcoming movies of 2026 , talk summer blockbuster culture , and explore how the stories we love actually shape our lives and identity . Plus: SNACK TIME! We try wild snack chip flavors from Asia —some great, some questionable. Perfect for fans of movies, pop culture, nerd talk, and Christian faith-based discussions . Enjoy the crossover of Christ Culture and Nerd Culture!

On this episode we share testimonies from our time at Megacon Orlando, debate whether Supergirl stands a Kryptonian's chance under a red sun at box office success, and try to predict how Rotten Tomatoes scored some of our favorite movies. Play along with us!

In this episode of Nerd of Godcast , the crew is back with a full-on game night packed with laughs, competition, and a few unexpected twists. We put our fandom knowledge to the test with Marvel Cinematic Universe trivia , try to outwit each other in a hilarious Jedi mind trick guessing game , and dive into a fun (and slightly chaotic) Scripture-based challenge you won’t see coming. Along the way,...

What makes a great base of operations? In this episode of Nerd of Godcast , we explore some of the most iconic fictional headquarters in pop culture. From Castle Grayskull , the Batcave , and the Death Star to Hogwarts and other legendary locations, we talk about the bases that define heroes, villains, and epic stories across movies, comics, TV, and video games. As Nerd of Godcast relocates our ow...

We all know Mario, Sonic, Star Wars, and Star Trek. But what about Bubsy? Alex Kidd? Firefly? Jericho? In this episode of Nerd of Godcast , we explore the pop culture properties the world forgot— the shows, movies, and video games that had all the right ingredients… but none of the staying power. Join us as we dive into: • Forgotten TV shows that deserved more seasons • Underrated video games that...

Valentine’s Day. Romance. Candy hearts. Unrealistic expectations. In this episode of Nerd of Godcast, the crew digs into love, relationships, and yes… all that crap. What is the difference between real love and infatuation? Why do rom-coms end before the hard part starts? And what happens when love becomes less about butterflies and more about choosing someone on their most annoying day? We talk a...

What’s the one meal you’d eat forever if you had to choose? What fast food will you defend like it’s a core belief? And which fictional snacks from video games, animation, and sci-fi do we wish were real? In this episode, we kick back and have some fun, casual conversation about favorite foods, guilty pleasures, candy debates, and fast-food loyalties , before diving into iconic fictional foods fro...

Why does the 1980s still live rent-free in our collective imagination? In this episode, we take a deep dive into our love for the 1980s and explore why this decade continues to shape pop culture today. From iconic movies and unforgettable music to arcade games, TV shows, and the endless wave of reboots and revivals, the ’80s left a cultural fingerprint that never faded. We debate what made the dec...

🎙️ Best of 2025 Awards | Movies, TV, Games, Faith & Fandom It’s time to crown the Best (and Worst) of 2025 . In this special awards-style episode, the Nerd of Godcast crew debates the movies, TV shows, video games, villains, and pop-culture trends that defined the year. From Movie of the Year and TV Show That Owned 2025 to Best Video Game Experience , Best Villain , and the chaotic “Please Let...

What actually makes a Christmas story Christmassy ? Is it snow, carols, and Santa… or something deeper? In this special Christmas episode of Nerd of Godcast , the panel dives into what gives Christmas movies and stories their lasting power. From beloved classics to controversial picks like Die Hard and Batman Returns , we explore why stories set during Christmas often center on redemption, hope, s...

This week, we’re talking about living your wildest dreams and becoming the person you’ve always wanted to be. The launching point comes from a moment caught during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade — a little boy in a full Spider-Man suit watching the giant Spidey balloon being inflated from a fire escape, absolutely lost in awe . It’s a picture of innocence, possibility, and the belief that some...

This episode we talk to DeAnna Petruch, author of KidMin Pocket Guide: Neurodivergent Kids . We’ll talk about some of our favorite characters who are on the spectrum, about how neurodivergence shows up in nerd culture and media, and about what the church can do to better love and disciple neurodivergent kids (and teens and adults, too.) We’ll also explore how representation can shape understanding...

On this episode we create nerdy games to challenge, perplex and amuse based on the Bible, pop-culture and nerdy deep cuts! Won't you play along with us?

In this spooky-fun episode of Nerd of Godcast , the crew dives into the strange tension between fear and faith — why do we spend so much of life trying to avoid fear, yet seek it out for entertainment? From haunted houses to horror games, we explore what draws us to the things that make our skin crawl and how followers of Jesus can be wise about what we watch, play, and enjoy. Join us for deep tho...

Christians Are Crazy — or at least that’s what it can look like from the outside. In this tongue-in-cheek episode of the Nerd of Godcast , we take an honest look at the things church people do that seem perfectly normal to us but downright strange to anyone outside church culture. From singing about blood to raising hands and praying hedges of protection, we unpack the weird, wonderful, and occasi...

We weren't even supposed to be here today... cancelled guest, almost no crew, we don't even have a plan on what to talk about. But somehow things not going according to plan created a path for us to talk about the unexpected moments in our live that God uses to bring growth and fruitfulness. We talk Star Trek, the Letterboxd App, throw down with this weeks Best Thing Ever and have a good time talk...

This week on the Nerd of Godcast we’re talking all about distraction —how it derails us, why we lean on it, and how it can sneak into our spiritual lives. We’ll dive into the Bible’s perspective on staying centered when everything pulls for our attention. Plus, we review KPop Demon Hunter and Ice Cube's War of the Worlds. Join the conversation, laugh along, and maybe even find some focus for your...

Join the crew (well, just the boys) as we dive into the world of team dynamics —from fandoms like the X-Men to our very own family of faith. Plus we dive into the dumpster to put 2015’s Fantastic Four movie under the microscope (and challenge ourselves to say something nice about it), unpack what makes great teams work both on screen and in real life, and kick off our Best Nerds Ever bracket to se...

Here we go—Season 10 begins with a spicy question: why do we keep trying to make certain pop-culture things “a thing” when they never quite work? In “LET’S TRY THIS AGAIN,” the NOG crew riffs on franchises and trends that won’t die—think Sony’s non-Spidey spin-offs ( Morbius , Madame Web )—then we ask: If you could fix one, which would you fix and how? Plus: • The Season 10 BEST THING EVER Tournam...

Is Nerd Culture Making a Comeback? And What That Means for Your Faith After years of disappointment in the geek world—from underwhelming sequels to franchise fatigue— Andor and Thunderbolts are finally giving fans a reason to believe again. But what happens when that same kind of hope stirs in our spiritual lives? Join us for a deep dive into fandom revival, faith restoration, and why both might b...

Catching Up & Nerding Out – Games, Faves, and Would You Rather! After an unintentional break, the Nerd of Godcast crew is back at the table for a casual catch-up episode full of laughs, games, and geeky goodness! In this laid-back convo, we play a few "get to know you" games, share what we've been into lately—TV shows, games, comics, and more—and dive into a nerdy round of Would You Rather tha...