Systematic Geekology

TODAY IS THE DAY! The Moon Knight series on Disney+ premiered today and we did a comicbook review to celebrate! Join hosts Will Rose and Joshua Noel as they review "Moon Knight" by Brain Bendis and Alex Maleev! They also briefly discus Charlie Houston & David Finch's run on the character and compare the two. Can mental disorders keep you from God? When did people start worshipping more peacefu...

We are talking all about one of our favorite DC comics super heroes! Hosts Brandon Knight, TJ Blackwell, and Joe Dea discuss their favorite Green Lantern moments and why they love this hero! Brightest day or darkest night, do we have the courage to be a green lantern? Or do we more often find ourselves acting like an orange lantern? Let us know what your favorite Green Lantern moments are on our w...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is absolutely massive! Our hosts Dan Steuer and Joe Dea discuss the impact the MCU formula has had on the film industry and what we can learn about our faith from that. Whether you've been looking for a clear definition of what the MCU formula is or your just curious about its impact on the industry - this episode is for you! Let us know what you think about the formu...

We are talking all about Dark Souls, Elden Ring, and more! Hosts Joshua Noel and TJ Blackwell discuss the FromSoftware games! TJ ranks the games, Joshua discusses his experience playing his first Dark Souls game, and they both discuss the meaning of these games. We compare how Dark Souls describes what a soul is to how the Biblical authors understood the term, then we discuss what might be impacti...

Special Bonus Episode crossover event between "Systematic Geekology", "The Whole Church Podcast", and "Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (Chapel Hill, NC)"! Pastor Will Rose interviews Joshua K Smith about his new book "Robot Theology: Old Questions Through New Media". They discuss what role robots play in our lives now, what role they might one day play, and more! Does it matter how I treat Alexa? Sho...

Back to the bat! Join hosts Brandon Knight and Joe Dea as they discuss the many actors who have played the Batman and give their takes on who was the best! After the newest Batman movie, where does Battinson (Robert Pattinson) or Batfleck (Ben Affleck) fall in the rankings of Batmen? Let us know who your favorite actor to play the Bat has been on our website: systematicgeekology.org Mentioned in t...

We talk all about Demon Slayer in this episode! We discuss the virtue of never giving up and why this one anime has taken off so quickly! Join hosts TJ Blackwell, Keno Cannady, and Alex Matthews as we geek out about one of our favorite animes! Let us know which breathing technique you would use from the show on our website: systematicgeekology.org Mentioned in this episode: Anazao Ministries Podca...

We're talking about the new Techland game, "Dying Light 2" on PS5! Hosts Brandon Knight and TJ Blackwell discuss their favorite parts of zombie media, TJ reviews the game in full, and Brandon asks whether or not all Christians are really zombies!?? This one is a whole lot of fun and worth every minute of admissions! Let us know what your favorite zombie game is on our website: systematicgeekology....

What is animal world and who is C. S. Lewis, really? Hosts Joshua Noel and Joe Dea discuss C. S. Lewis' book, "Surprised by Joy". We talk about Lewis' testimony, the definition of joy, and the story of the man behind the Narniad! Did Lewis' childhood world of animals contribute to the Chronicles of Narnia? How did a man who grew in such darkness come to find joy and be led to God through it? Let u...

We are so excited! This episode is all about getting ready for "The Batman" coming to theaters March 4th 2022! We talk about the comics behind the movie, what a Batman franchise would be like, who Catwoman and The Riddler are, and more! If you're excited for this movie or just want an idea of what comics to read to get ready for it, then this episode is for you! Let us know who your favorite Batma...

We all love asking " what if " and today we do it again! We are looking at the movie "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back" and asking " What if" Luke Skywalker would have stayed with Yoda on Dagobah and finished his training to become a jedi master? Would he have been a better jedi for it or would he have turned to the dark side? And what would have come of Princess Leia? Hosts Will Rose and Keno C...

*Trigger Warning* Today we discuss Moon Knight, mental health, self harm, PTSD, and so much more! This content may be triggering for some so please be advised. Our hosts Joshua Noel, Brandon Knight, and Joseph Dea discuss who the character Moon Knight is ahead of the upcoming Disney+ series! We also discuss our own experiences in the mental health community and what other comicbook characters fall...

This episode is our second issue in a long-running "CS Lewis is awesome" campaign! Today we are talking all about the book, The Horse and His Boy, from the Narnia series! This was the 5th book released in the series, the third story canonically, and the second book that we are covering! If you have ever wondered about a world filled with talking animals where Jesus is played by the part of a talki...

*BOUS EPISODE* Hosts Will Rose and TJ Blackwell join us once more to wrap up their thoughts on the Disney+ series, The Book of Boba Fett ! How did it stand up to Disney's other Star Wars series, The Mandalorian ? What will be the fate of Grogu? What's up with the dark saber? Did we enjoy this show? Did you? Let us know what you thought of this TV series on our website: systematicgeekology.org Ment...

We're discussing the new Nintendo Switch Videogame, Pokémon Legends: Arceus ! Hosts Joshua Noel and TJ Blackwell discuss what they loved and didn't care for in the game, as well as how it compares to other Pokémon games and who the gods of the Pokemon universe are! The Diamond and Pearl Clans are arguing over if god is a god of time or of space, so we want to know how you think our God relates to...

Full transparency, this episode is a one-for-one counter argument to a recent CBR post (link will be posted below). Some of our hosts really love the DCEU and are here to defend the Justice League Snyder Cut from all evil reviews! Hosts Brandon Knight and Joe Dea go through CBR's Damion Damaske's article and argue that all 10 points he has in favor of the Joss Wheadon cut are all wrong! Let us kno...

We ask WHAT IF in today's episode! Hosts Joshua Noel and Brandon Knight give their theories as to what would have happened in the Lord of the Rings if Gandalf would have stayed dead after battling the Balrog in The Fellowship of the Ring. Would Saruman have prevailed? Would Sam and Frodo still have made it to Mordor? Would Radagast the Brown have played a bigger role? And, was Gandalf a Christ-fig...

This week we talk about comfort shows and how they can help us get through hard times. Hosts Joshua Noel and Brandon Knight discuss one of their favorites, How I Met Your Mother, and the new follow up show, How I Met Your Father. What do we think of the new show? Are comfort shows and songs useful? What does the Bible say about how we express or engage in our emotions, whether it be sadness, anger...

We're talking all about the new Disney film, Encanto. Hosts Alysha and Alex Matthews talk about their love of the film and their experience growing up as Pentecostals in New Jersey. How does generational trauma impact us all? What are our special gifts? How can we embrace our differences and diversity better in the Church? Tell us about your experiences with Spiritual Gifts in the Church at system...

We're discussing the film, Groundhog Day , this episode! This is a holiday special with hosts Will Rose, Joe Dea, and Dan Steuer! If you could relive any day of your life, which would you choose? How do we talk about trauma? How significant is one man? Let us know your thoughts on the movie o our website: systematicgeekology.org Mentioned in this episode: Anazao Ministries Podcasts - AMP Network C...

This is our first episode in our CS Lewis series! We're starting with book 1 in the Narnia series with hosts Joe Dea and Dan Steuer! What did it look like when God created the universe? How does Aslan's singing voice sound? Would we have rang the bell or eaten the forbidden fruit? Let us know all of your thoughts on Narnia on our website: systematicgeekology.org Mentioned in this episode: Easily s...

We get real geeky today! We're talking about character builds in video games and table top rpg's! Hosts Joshua Noel and TJ Blackwell ask the question of what they can learn about themselves from how they choose to build their characters. Do you prefer to build a brute, a magician or, a speed character? Do you like playing chaotic evil or noble good? How important is it to have a diverse team? What...

We discuss Star Wars cosmology today! Hosts TJ Blackwell and Will Rose discuss their favorite Star Wars planets main stream and not, as well as which Star Wars planet they would most enjoy living on. We talk everything from forest planets, to habitable moons, to ice and water planets! How can a love of cosmology inform our worship of God? Which Star Wars planet is most representative of our own? L...

This episode we discuss all things Ultraman and ponder about the source of his powers and how they might serve allegorically for what gives the Church its power! Hosts Will Rose, Joseph Dea, and Brandon Knight all discuss how they came to know and love the character of Ultraman! Who is he? What other heroes can fight Godzilla and live to tell the tale? We discuss monsters and alien power and it's...

This episode we discuss all things wrestling! Hosts Joe Dea and Brandon Knight discuss the sports entertainment industry! What's the best wrestling network? What does this year have in store for us all? Do you want to hear more wrestling content? Let us know at systematicgeekology.org Mentioned in this episode: Anazao Ministries Podcasts - AMP Network Check out other shows like this on our podcast...