Wondering what All Saints Day has to do with nerds, geeks, and gamers? In this episode of the Checkpoint Church Podcast, we talk Apocalypse Hotel, Witch Watch, Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping, our Pixel Pilgrimage through Keeper, and the “saints” of games & anime that shaped our faith and fandoms.We’re a Christian gaming / nerd ministry podcast for people who love video games, anime, books, and Jesus—and don’t want to explore faith alone.Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/checkpointchurchSupport Checkpoint Church: https://www.checkpointchurch.com/supportGo directly to our Giving: https://bit.ly/givecheckpointSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://bit.ly/tothepointnewsFollow the blog: https://www.checkpointchurch.com/blogRead Cozy Tea Pastor's blog on All Saints Day: https://open.substack.com/pub/cozyteapastor/p/remembering-the-games-that-changed?r=1wb4re&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=falseTimecodes:0:00 - Intro1:00 - Watch/Play/Read14:10 - October Club Debrief33:15 - Ad: Pixel Pilgrimage36:15 - Apocalypse Hotel Nerdy Sermon Discussion47:45 - All Saint's Day for Nerds1:06:00 - How did you Checkpoint this week?Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.#AllSaintsDay #ChristianGamers #CheckpointChurch #NerdPastorNate
Are gamers really getting older—and why does mobile win by a mile? We break down the ESA’s 2025 “Power of Play,” then spotlight our favorite Steam Next Fest demos—plus how play feeds community and faith.In this episode of the Checkpoint Church Podcast, Nerd Pastor Nate, Lizzie, and Wizen dig into the ESA’s 2025 Global Power of Play findings (age, gender, why we play), talk Xbox accessibility wins, and share our Steam Next Fest standouts (including a Paper-Mario-style gem and one surprisingly soulful skate RPG). We also ask our weekly question: How did you Checkpoint this week? Tell us below—your story might show up in the next episode.Chapters below. Games/series mentioned: Overwatch 2, Pokémon Legends: ZA, Deep Space Nine, To Be Hero X, Wind Breaker, House Mother Normal, This Here Flesh, Star Sand Island, Escape from Ever After, Skate Story.About Checkpoint ChurchWe help nerds, geeks, and gamers feel seen, connected, and spiritually supported. Whether you believe in God or not, you matter here.Indie GoGo Campaign: • God Loves Nerds. Help Us Prove It. | Indie... Join our Discord: / discord Support Checkpoint Church: https://www.checkpointchurch.com/supportGo directly to our Giving: https://bit.ly/givecheckpointSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://bit.ly/tothepointnewsFollow the blog: https://www.checkpointchurch.com/blogTimecodes:0:00 - Intro1:05 - Watching/Playing/Reading19:05 - Power of Play Report43:15 - CheckBox Ad44:26 - Next Fest Recap54:07 - Demo Game Memories1:00:32 - How did you Checkpoint this week?1:04:31 - Anti-Book Study AdCheckpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.
Indie GoGo Campaign: https://youtu.be/u_f214rZgp4Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/checkpointchurchSupport Checkpoint Church: https://www.checkpointchurch.com/supportGo directly to our Giving: https://bit.ly/givecheckpointSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://bit.ly/tothepointnewsFollow the blog: https://www.checkpointchurch.com/blogTimecodes:0:00 - Intro1:25 - What have you been watching, playing, or reading?16:35 - What is Cozy Tea Gaming?29:20 - Nintendo Direct Recap58:00 - The AI Artist Alley Situation1:12:15 - Meta XR Glasses1:19:57 - DLC Ad1:21:14 - Closing Credits/ShoutoutCheckpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.
Indie GoGo Campaign: https://youtu.be/u_f214rZgp4Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/checkpointchurchSupport Checkpoint Church: https://www.checkpointchurch.com/supportGo directly to our Giving: https://bit.ly/givecheckpointSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://bit.ly/tothepointnewsFollow the blog: https://www.checkpointchurch.com/blogTimecodes:0:00 - Intro13:46 - Club Talk: Duck Detective: The Secret Salami25:00 - Club Talk: The Night Circus33:40 - Club Talk: A Place Farther Than The Universe48:11 - Nerdy Sermon Talk: To Be Hero X56:08 - Indie GoGo Campaign Update57:03 - Nerdy News: Silksong Crashes Steam1:06:15 - Nerdy News: Life Is Strange TV Series1:11:55 - Comment Response: Is NPN for kids?1:16:58 - Loneliness Epidemic & what it means to be a part of Checkpoint Church1:24:56 - How did you Checkpoint this week?Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.
Submit your news: https://bit.ly/deartwig We stream on twitch.tv/checkpointchurch Mondays - 1:00-4:00 pm EST Tuesdays - 8:00-11:00 pm EST Thursdays - 10:00am-1:00pm EST Sub to our VODs Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCxOx_ZwuCIGcYpLS5cGg1Hw Follow Us Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/CheckpointChurch Join the convo on our Discord: https://discord.gg/zUg5sj7 Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before. Timeline: 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - Weekend Reflection 5:00 - HEADLINE #1: GTA 6 Trailer Leaks 8:58 - HEADLINE #2: Fortnite Season 5 11:55 - HEADLINE #3: Halo Season 2? 14:45 - HEADLINE #4: Elon Musk Interview 19:40 - HEADLINE #5: No GamePass on Nintendo? 22:30 - HEADLINE #6: Waluigi Designer's Peach Design 27:05 - Cryptic Critiques 31:40 - News from the Discord 46:34 - This Week In History 49:48 - Upcoming Game/Show/Movie Releases 57:38 - Meme of the Week 58:45 - Wrap Up
Submit your news: https://bit.ly/deartwig We stream on twitch.tv/checkpointchurch Mondays - 1:00-4:00 pm EST Tuesdays - 8:00-11:00 pm EST Thursdays - 10:00am-1:00pm EST Sub to our VODs Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCxOx_ZwuCIGcYpLS5cGg1Hw Follow Us Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/CheckpointChurch Join the convo on our Discord: https://discord.gg/zUg5sj7 Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before. Timeline: 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - Weekend Reflection 4:45 - HEADLINE #1: The Game Awards Updates 9:45 - HEADLINE #2: Fallout TV Series Release Date Revealed 13:38 - HEADLINE #3: YouTube Playables 17:00 - HEADLINE #4: Christmas and Game Subscriptions 21:11 - HEADLINE #5: Scott Pilgrim - No Season 2? 23:30 - HEADLINE #6: Squid Game Controversy 26:54 - Cryptic Critiques 29:30 - News from the Discord 41:25 - This Week In History 45:13 - Upcoming Game/Show/Movie Releases 52:00 - Meme of the Week 53:08 - Wrap Up
Submit your news: https://bit.ly/deartwig We stream on twitch.tv/checkpointchurch Mondays - 1:00-4:00 pm EST Tuesdays - 8:00-11:00 pm EST Thursdays - 10:00am-1:00pm EST Sub to our VODs Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCxOx_ZwuCIGcYpLS5cGg1Hw Follow Us Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/CheckpointChurch Join the convo on our Discord: https://discord.gg/zUg5sj7 Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before. Timeline: 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Weekend Reflection 4:15 - HEADLINE #1: OpenAI Fiasco 7:45 - HEADLINE #2: RIP Comixology 11:45 - HEADLINE #3: Apple Adds RCS 15:18 - HEADLINE #4: MapleStory New Age 18:30 - HEADLINE #5: Netflix Cancellations 21:42 - HEADLINE #6: YouTube New AI Policy 25:22 - Cryptic Critiques 28:17 - News from the Discord 37:30 - This Week In History 43:19 - Upcoming Game/Show/Movie Releases 48:30 - Meme of the Week 49:15 - Wrap Up
Submit your news: https://bit.ly/deartwig We stream on twitch.tv/checkpointchurch Mondays - 1:00-4:00 pm EST Tuesdays - 8:00-11:00 pm EST Thursdays - 10:00am-1:00pm EST Sub to our VODs Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCxOx_ZwuCIGcYpLS5cGg1Hw Follow Us Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/CheckpointChurch Join the convo on our Discord: https://discord.gg/zUg5sj7 Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before. Timeline: 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Weekend Reflection 2:44 - HEADLINE #1: The Game Awards Noms 4:10 - HEADLINE #2: The Legend of Zelda Movie 6:07 - HEADLINE #3: Netflx Geeked Week Recap 8:46 - HEADLINE #4: The Completionist Scandal 10:40 - HEADLINE #5: Tiffany x Pokemon 12:15 - HEADLINE #6: Indie World Recap 14:13 - Cryptic Critiques 17:00 - News from the Discord 22:25 - This Week In History 25:55 - Upcoming Game/Show/Movie Releases 31:26 - Meme of the Week 32:10 - Wrap Up
🎮 Dive into our 'Nerdy Sermon Rewind' as Nerd Pastor Nate explores the unexpected Christian themes in the cult classic 'Catherine: Full Body'. Discover how this game intertwines with deep theological concepts, challenging puzzles, and a story that will leave you pondering the balance between freedom and order. 🕹️
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🎮 Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
0:59 - Welcome!
1:32 - Scripture
2:50 - What is Catherine: Full Body?
5:13 - The Mysterious Meter
7:35 - Scripture Analysis
11:15 - The Tough Truth of Choice
12:27 - What does this mean for us today?
13:40 - Thanks for Watching!
14:40 - Quick Question
15:05 - Three Things
15:45 - Twitch Clip
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Writer, Filmographer: Nathan Webb
Editor: Niki Turner
Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.
Welcome to Checkpoint Church where we delve deep into the intersections of faith and pop culture. Today, we're exploring Mike Flanagan's take on Edgar Allen Poe's "Usher" series, drawing parallels between its narrative and the Gospel of Luke's account of Jesus' crucifixion. Join Nerd Pastor Nate as we discuss choice, destiny, and the ever-present mystery that makes our faith journey thrilling. Whether you're a fan of horror, a believer, or just curious, there's something for everyone. Don't forget to subscribe and hit that bell for more deep dives! Support our ministry here: https://bit.ly/givecheckpoint 🎮 Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:08 - Welcome! 1:45 - Scripture 2:20 - What is The Fall of the House of Usher?4:29 - The Bad Choices of the Usher Family5:40 - Scripture Analysis 7:09 - The Holy Mystery of Jesus8:10 - The Paradox of Grace10:04 - What does this mean for us today? 12:00 - Thanks for Watching! 13:10 - Quick Question 13:31 - Three Things - Twitch Clip 🙏 Join Checkpoint Church community: Twitch: https://twitch.tv/checkpointchurch Discord: https://discord.gg/checkpointchurch YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/checkpointchurch Follow Us Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/CheckpointChurch 👍 Like this video and subscribe for more nerdy deep-dives into faith, gaming, and culture. 💬 Question of the day: Which are you: a Street Kid, Nomad, or Corpo? 📚 Recommended Videos:https://youtu.be/juUU6m-WWq4?si=1hGbhi6-HWBZPWxChttps://youtu.be/O1agE-4IkDs?si=LrdXNAWFw5FL2UYXhttps://youtu.be/4ccWI8w4-pQ?si=szBwkXdX7db6EI4E #CheckpointChurch #thefallofthehouseofusher #mikeflanagan #NerdySermon Writer, Filmographer: Nathan Webb Editor: Niki Turner Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.
Submit your news: https://bit.ly/deartwig We stream on twitch.tv/checkpointchurch Mondays - 1:00-4:00 pm EST Tuesdays - 8:00-11:00 pm EST Thursdays - 10:00am-1:00pm EST Sub to our VODs Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCxOx_ZwuCIGcYpLS5cGg1Hw Follow Us Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/CheckpointChurch Join the convo on our Discord: https://discord.gg/zUg5sj7 Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before. Timeline: 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Weekend Reflection 4:13 - HEADLINE #1: TwitchCon Recap 8:28 - HEADLINE #2: Fallout TV Show Date 12:05 - HEADLINE #3: Boy & The Heron Cast 13:45 - HEADLINE #4: Xbox Partner Preview 16:22 - HEADLINE #5: Starfield #1 Of September 19:09 - HEADLINE #6: Spider-Man 2 Game Length Controversy 23:55 - Cryptic Critiques 27:04 - News from the Discord 37:55 - This Week In History 41:20 - Upcoming Game/Show/Movie Releases 47:56 - Meme of the Week 50:15 - Wrap Up
Join Nerd Pastor Nate from Checkpoint Church as we dive deep into the world of Cyberpunk 2077's latest DLC, Phantom Liberty, and explore its parallels with one of Jesus' most powerful parables. If you're a gamer passionate about faith, you won't want to miss this! Sign up for Mana & Mingle: https://bit.ly/manamingle Support our ministry here: https://bit.ly/givecheckpoint 🎮 Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:59- Welcome! 1:34 - Scripture 2:52 - What is Cyberpunk 2077? 5:11 - What is Phantom Liberty? 6:57 - Scripture Analysis 10:22 - V's New Lease on Life 11:41 - What does this mean for us today? 13:20 - Thanks for Watching! 14:40 - Quick Question 14:55 - Three Things 15:32 - Twitch Clip 🙏 Join Checkpoint Church community: Twitch: https://twitch.tv/checkpointchurch Discord: https://discord.gg/checkpointchurch YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/checkpointchurch Follow Us Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/CheckpointChurch 👍 Like this video and subscribe for more nerdy deep-dives into faith, gaming, and culture. 💬 Question of the day: Which are you: a Street Kid, Nomad, or Corpo? 📚 Recommended Videos: https://youtu.be/5uHef9zxDvM?si=YbM0KDRHQyqkf_u9 https://youtu.be/VESbqbV5fIY?si=eNvqWlRui6o385LW https://youtu.be/6PHKQLBmS6c?si=vUMbNLvFTgYty0lX #CheckpointChurch #Cyberpunk2077 #PhantomLiberty #NerdySermon Writer, Filmographer: Nathan Webb Editor: Niki Turner Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.
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Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.
Timeline:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Weekend Reflection
4:03 - HEADLINE #1: PS5 Slim
7:27 - HEADLINE #2: Crunchyroll 24 Hour Channel
9:50 - HEADLINE #3: New Dragon Ball Anime?
11:58 - HEADLINE #4: Animal Crossing LEGO
17:44 - HEADLINE #5: Epic Games New 100% Deal
20:10 - HEADLINE #6: Analogue Reveals N64 Emulator
23:40 - Cryptic Critiques
26:00 - News from the Discord
31:27 - This Week In History
33:28 - Upcoming Game/Show/Movie Releases
39:15 - Meme of the Week
39:50 - Wrap Up
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Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.
Timeline:
0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Weekend Reflection
4:30 - HEADLINE #1: Activision Blizzard Merger Over?
7:35 - HEADLINE #2: Meta/TikTok Subscription Plans?
13:13 - HEADLINE #3: Anime Fall 2023
19:42 - HEADLINE #4: Unity CEO Steps Down
23:00 - HEADLINE #5: Jamie Lee Curtis in One Piece?
26:08 - HEADLINE #6: Gollum Work Environment Report
30:28 - Cryptic Critiques
33:45 - News from the Discord
42:25 - This Week In History
46:10 - Upcoming Game/Show/Movie Releases
52:50 - Meme of the Week
53:50 - Wrap Up
Dive into a unique intersection of video gaming and theology with Nerd Pastor Nate from Checkpoint Church as we explore the massive game of 2023, Starfield. We'll reflect on the role of religion in space exploration, how different belief systems shape our perspectives, and the beauty of embracing both science and faith. Join us as we embark on this cosmic journey! Support our ministry here: https://checkpointchurch.churchcenter.com/giving 🎮 Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:11- Welcome! 1:41 - Scripture 2:49 - What is Starfield? 4:18 - Religions in Starfield6:57 - Scriptural Analysis8:05 - A Psalm for Awe 8:58 - What does this mean for us today? 10:23 - Thanks for Watching! 11:08 - Quick Question 11:30 - Three Things 12:12 - Twitch Clip 🙏 Join Checkpoint Church community: Twitch: https://twitch.tv/checkpointchurch Discord: https://discord.gg/checkpointchurch YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/checkpointchurch Follow Us Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/CheckpointChurch 👍 Like this video and subscribe for more nerdy deep-dives into faith, gaming, and culture. 💬 Question of the day: Whether you’re a Christian or not, what is something that, whenever you look at it, you can’t help but wonder about something bigger than yourself? 📚 Recommended Videos: https://youtu.be/6PHKQLBmS6c?si=pWT5dJIvHjGF3974https://youtu.be/4b6JNzFsiFc?si=K10PLi4pw1ilB4Kzhttps://youtu.be/62buE0qUe64?si=YJKnp4Oo1yzXGJhi #CheckpointChurch #Starfield #Bethesda #NerdySermon Writer, Filmographer: Nathan Webb Editor: Niki Turner Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.
Submit your news: https://bit.ly/deartwig We stream on twitch.tv/checkpointchurch Mondays - 1:00-4:00 pm EST Tuesdays - 8:00-11:00 pm EST Thursdays - 10:00am-1:00pm EST Sub to our VODs Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCxOx_ZwuCIGcYpLS5cGg1Hw Follow Us Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/CheckpointChurch Join the convo on our Discord: https://discord.gg/zUg5sj7 Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before. Timeline: 0:00 - Intro 2:30 - Weekend Reflection 6:44 - HEADLINE #1: Jim Ryan Retires 9:45 - HEADLINE #2: Netflix Ships Last DVDs 13:42- HEADLINE #3: Nintendo Switch Til 2025 19:45 - HEADLINE #4: Peacemaker is Canon Sort Of? 26:30 - HEADLINE #5: Blumhouse Games 30:32 - HEADLINE #6: Meta Connect Recap 36:13 - Cryptic Critiques 40:30 - News from the Discord 54:25 - This Week In History 58:38 - Upcoming Game/Show/Movie Releases 1:05:37 - Meme of the Week 1:06:35 - Wrap Up
Join Nerd Pastor Nate as he dives deep into the latest TMNT Mutant Mayhem movie, drawing connections between the Turtles' journey, Jesus' teachings, and the message of chosen family. How does a movie about mutant turtles reflect on faith, love, and our sense of belonging? Find out here! And don't forget to share your favorite Turtle in the comments! Support our ministry here: https://checkpointchurch.churchcenter.com/giving 🎮 Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:56 - Welcome! 1:38 - Scripture 2:06 - What is TMNT?6:02 - Scripture Analysis8:18 - Family Codes & Jesus' Threat to them9:45 - The Power of Showing Up 10:45 - What does this mean for us today? 12:23 - Thanks for Watching! 13:25 - Quick Question 13:47 - Three Things 14:31 - Twitch Clip 🙏 Join Checkpoint Church community: Twitch: https://twitch.tv/checkpointchurch Discord: https://discord.gg/checkpointchurch YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/checkpointchurch Follow Us Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/CheckpointChurch 👍 Like this video and subscribe for more nerdy deep-dives into faith, gaming, and culture. 💬 Question of the day: What would be your pirate crew name and goal? 📚 Recommended Videos: https://youtu.be/5RgqIyK6_jc?si=ct0cvHQITWo3muc7 https://youtu.be/6PHKQLBmS6c?si=yu4uli7biep_br5F https://youtu.be/hHydJNvrWG8?si=UblqhScQ8m0PKMB1 #CheckpointChurch #TMNT #tmntmutantmayhem #NerdySermon Writer, Filmographer: Nathan Webb Editor: Niki Turner Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.
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Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.
Timeline:
0:00 - Intro
0:55 - Weekend Reflection
6:02 - HEADLINE #1: Nintendo Direct Recap
9:53 - HEADLINE #2: Spotify Daylist
12:43- HEADLINE #3: Apple Recap
16:12 - HEADLINE #4: Google Bard Integration
17:48 - HEADLINE #5: Playstation State of Play Recap
21:00 - HEADLINE #6: Unity Walks Back Fee
24:55 - Cryptic Critiques
27:40 - News from the Discord
33:15 - This Week In History
36:00 - Upcoming Game/Show/Movie Releases
40:20 - Meme of the Week
41:20 - Wrap Up
Join Nerd Pastor Nate as he dives deep into the recent One Piece Live Action series and its portrayal of the bond within the Straw Hat crew. This discussion isn’t just about anime - we connect the dots to the lessons Jesus teaches us about community and the importance of standing together in faith. Whether you're a die-hard One Piece fan or just someone curious about building strong relationships, this video's for you. Make sure to stick around for some recommendations and how to get more involved with the Checkpoint Church community!
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🎮 Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
1:05 - Welcome!
1:41 - Scripture
2:00 - What is One Piece?
4:39 - One Piece Crew is Better Together
5:35 - Scripture Analysis
7:35 - A Related Side Tangent
9:11 - We're Doing Judgment WRONG
12:24 - What does this mean for us today?
13:49 - Thanks for Watching!
14:38 - Quick Question
14:48 - Three Things
15:35 - Twitch Clip
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Writer, Filmographer: Nathan Webb
Editor: Niki Turner
Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.
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Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.
Timeline:
0:00 - Intro
0:47 - Weekend Reflection
4:48 - HEADLINE #1: Steam Accounts Turn 20
6:57 - HEADLINE #2: Skull & Bones Loses 3rd Creative Director
9:07- HEADLINE #3: No Tears of the Kingdom DLC?
12:40 - HEADLINE #4: Rotten Tomatoes Scandal
15:26 - HEADLINE #5: Stray Getting Movie Adaptation?
17:05 - HEADLINE #6: Starfield Hired Former Game Dev Turned Jesuit Priest
19:25 - Cryptic Critiques
21:22 - News from the Discord
26:43 - This Week In History
28:27 - Upcoming Game/Show/Movie Releases
32:25 - Meme of the Week
33:10 - Wrap Up