ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) Reviews for the Netflix Frankenstein movie, Predator: Badlands, and a first impressions review of the indie dungeon-quest crawler inspired by Hero Quest, Dark Quest 4! Also this week, a look at why we actually NEED to be part of a local church, and suggestions for what to do when that seems impossible, as we continue our 1 Timothy Geek Bible Study! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:45 Frankenstein Review 00:12:58 CGC & Christian Geek News(Game Save Events Schedule, Maxine Justice: Public Offender by Daniel Schwabauer) 00:20:44 Predator: Badlands Review 00:34:42 Why We MUST Be Part Of A Church (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 00:47:35 Dark Quest 4 Review (First Impressions) 01:05:32 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Learning From The Anatomy Of A Nasty Comment) GEEK WEEK 01:33:00 MOVIES/TV- Squid Game Season 3-1 01:43:56 VIDEO GAMES- Dragon Quest 1 HD-2D Remake, Castlevania: Portrait Of Ruin, Death Stranding 01:58:50 On The Next Episode… 02:03:55 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (Some weeks comics don't blow me away OR let me down, but give me just enough to remind me why I love DC comics... Batman 2, Batgirl 12, Cheetah & Cheshire Rob The Justice League 3, JSA 12!) PAETER'S GAME SAVE FUNDRAISING PAGE & INFO: https://www.patreon.com/posts/139641978 Game Save '25 Event/Team Info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg-kZH9xtXk Get The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz & More Audio Entertainment From Spirit Blade Productions HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/44479037 Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Join Our Free Public Discord Channels! Invite HERE: https://discord.gg/5CRfFy2GG5 SUBSCRIBE TO PAETER’S SUBSTACK, @PAETERFRANDSEN: https://paeterfrandsen.substack.com/ Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Or Become a Patron! All episodes are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare CGC Bible Study/Devotional content include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press), "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),Thayer's Greek Lexicon, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Blueletterbible.org, The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at: http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.html The Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2025, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the potentially sci-fi movie Bugonia (this one is special, folks!), reactions to the opening hours and initial themes/philosophy of The Outer Worlds 2, a spotlight for “On Magic & Miracles: A Theological Guide To Discerning Fictional Magic”, and a look at some more of the costs and blessings of church leadership and its connection to family life as we continue our 1 Timothy Geek Bible Study! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:47 Bugonia Review 00:13:57 CGC & Christian Geek News(Game Events Schedule!) 00:25:23 The Outer Worlds 2 Early Impressions & Themes/Philosophy 00:53:52 Costs & Blessings Of Church Leadership (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 01:05:30 SPOTLIGHT: “On Magic & Miracles” by Marian A. Jacobs 01:23:30 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Confirming The Call To Overseas Missions) GEEK WEEK 01:28:56 MOVIES/TV- Hellraiser(2022), A Nightmare On Elm Street(2010), The Void 01:48:48 VIDEO GAMES- Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake 01:59:37 On The Next Episode… 02:07:16 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (Where does healthy confidence end and sinful pride begin? Wonder Woman & Mr. Terrific are both crossing that line, but only one may be able to admit it. Superman 30, The Flash 25, Green Lantern 27, Detective Comics 1101, Wonder Woman 25, Mr. Terrific: Year One 5!) PAETER'S GAME SAVE FUNDRAISING PAGE & INFO: https://www.patreon.com/posts/139641978 Game Save '25 Event/Team Info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg-kZH9xtXk Get The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz & More Audio Entertainment From Spirit Blade Productions HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/44479037 Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Join Our Free Public Discord Channels! Invite HERE: https://discord.gg/5CRfFy2GG5 SUBSCRIBE TO PAETER’S SUBSTACK, @PAETERFRANDSEN: https://paeterfrandsen.substack.com/ Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Or Become a Patron! All episodes are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare CGC Bible Study/Devotional content include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press), "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),Thayer's Greek Lexicon, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Blueletterbible.org, The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at: http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.html The Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2025, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) Paeter's list for Top 10 Favorite Horror Movies & Their Themes, and a biblical exploration of what we should expect, and how we can verify, when God The Holy Spirit is speaking to or guiding us. AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:04:40 Top 10 Favorite Horror Movies & Their Themes 00:27:58 CGC & Christian Geek News(Game Save Shocking Start!, Glass Across the Sea, by Sara Ella) 00:39:03 Testing If The Holy Spirit Is Leading Us & Others (Geek Bible Study) 01:24:29 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Should we watch movies made by people who hate Christianity? What to do when crippled by mental health problems, Secular Marriage/Gay Marriage & Intersex Sex Changes,) GEEK WEEK 01:56:06 MOVIES/TV- From Beyond, The Ritual, Weapons, 02:15:43 VIDEO GAMES- Monster Hunter Wilds, The Outer Worlds: Peril On Gorgon, Labyrinth Of Refrain: Coven Of Dusk, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, 02:25:43 On The Next Episode… 02:27:28 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (Justice League Red is leveraging moral & philosophical complexity while Batman & Robin: Year One is going straight for the heart strings! Nightwing 130, Batman & Robin: Year One 11, Justice League Red 2!) PAETER'S GAME SAVE FUNDRAISING PAGE & INFO: https://www.patreon.com/posts/139641978 Game Save '25 Event/Team Info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg-kZH9xtXk Get The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz & More Audio Entertainment From Spirit Blade Productions HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/44479037 Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Join Our Free Public Discord Channels! Invite HERE: https://discord.gg/5CRfFy2GG5 SUBSCRIBE TO PAETER’S SUBSTACK, @PAETERFRANDSEN: https://paeterfrandsen.substack.com/ Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Or Become a Patron! All episodes are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare CGC Bible Study/Devotional content include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press), "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),Thayer's Greek Lexicon, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Blueletterbible.org, The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at: http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.html The Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2025, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) Reviews of the horror movies "Black Phone 2" and "Vicious", and a look at the cost and blessing of being a leader in your church as we continue our Geek Bible Study of 1 Timothy! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:52 Black Phone 2 Review 00:16:10 CGC & Christian Geek News(Game Save Stunts/Rewards! Perplexity by Chawna Schroeder) 00:27:40 Vicious Review 00:49:49 The Cost & Blessing Of Leading In Your Church (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 01:09:05 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Paeter's Thoughts On Spawn, How Can We Tell When The Holy Spirit Is Telling Us Something?) GEEK WEEK 01:59:10 MOVIES/TV- The Black Phone 02:04:05 VIDEO GAMES- Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, Graveyard Keeper, Old School "Classiq N" NES Console, Dragon Quest Builders 2. 02:41:55 On The Next Episode… 02:46:48 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (DC KO is looking to make an impact, but will it be something i feel, or just the sound of plastic action figures? Green Lantern Corps 8, Aquaman 9, Batman & Robin 25, DC KO 1) PAETER'S GAME SAVE FUNDRAISING PAGE & INFO: https://www.patreon.com/posts/139641978 Game Save '25 Event/Team Info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg-kZH9xtXk Get The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz & More Audio Entertainment From Spirit Blade Productions HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/44479037 Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Join Our Free Public Discord Channels! Invite HERE: https://discord.gg/5CRfFy2GG5 SUBSCRIBE TO PAETER’S SUBSTACK, @PAETERFRANDSEN: https://paeterfrandsen.substack.com/ Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Or Become a Patron! All episodes are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare CGC Bible Study/Devotional content include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press), "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),Thayer's Greek Lexicon, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Blueletterbible.org, The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at: http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.html The Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2025, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A special Tron Trilogy episode! A review of Tron: Ares, and Paeter pulls his reviews of the first two Tron movies out of the podcast archives to share thoughts on both the original Tron movie and Tron: Legacy! Then, as we look ahead to Halloween, Paeter shares reflections on his favorite verses in the Bible about Death! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:08:33 Tron & Tron: Legacy Reviews 00:24:07 CGC & Christian Geek News(Singularity by Shannon McDermott) 00:30:13 Tron: Ares Review 00:51:06 Paeter’s Favorite Bible Verses About Death (Geek Bible Study) GEEK WEEK 01:10:12 MOVIES/TV- Ghost In The Shell(Live Action), Dark City, Tron: Legacy, 01:35:55 VIDEO GAMES- Dragon Quest XI, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remaster, Dragon Quest Builders 2 01:46:35 On The Next Episode… Game Save '25 Event/Team Info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg-kZH9xtXk Get The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz & More Audio Entertainment From Spirit Blade Productions HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/44479037 Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Join Our Free Public Discord Channels! Invite HERE: https://discord.gg/5CRfFy2GG5 SUBSCRIBE TO PAETER’S SUBSTACK, @PAETERFRANDSEN: https://paeterfrandsen.substack.com/ Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Or Become a Patron! All episodes are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare CGC Bible Study/Devotional content include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press), "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),Thayer's Greek Lexicon, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Blueletterbible.org, The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at: http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.html The Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2025, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the horror movie Good Boy, first impressions of Final Fantasy Tactics Ivalice Chronicles and the surprising, sad relevance its themes still have, thoughts and reactions after receiving a private demo of the upcoming Christian-made video game Gate Zero, and some thoughts from 1 Timothy that can encourage and give us perspective when we feel overlooked for potential roles in our churches. AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:06:04 Good Boy Review 00:17:48 CGC & Christian Geek News(Game Save Team Member Livestream) 00:25:31 Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles (Sadly Relevant Themes) 00:41:04 Encouragement/Perspective On Being Overlooked In Your Church (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 00:54:11 Gate Zero Private Demo Thoughts 01:10:40 Listener Questions & Feedback (I Keep Worrying That Things I Like Are Sinful!) GEEK WEEK 01:21:06 VIDEO GAMES- Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark, Final Fantasy 8 & 9, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, Dragon Quest 11, 01:56:12 On The Next Episode… 01:59:28 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (Although we can relate to Jason Todd in not wanting to feel "broken", if we don't admit we are we could end up like Superboy Prime! Justice League Unlimited 10, Green Lantern 26, Robin & Batman: Jason Todd 3, Superman 29) Game Save '25 Event/Team Info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg-kZH9xtXk Get The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz & More Audio Entertainment From Spirit Blade Productions HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/44479037 Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Join Our Free Public Discord Channels! Invite HERE: https://discord.gg/5CRfFy2GG5 SUBSCRIBE TO PAETER’S SUBSTACK, @PAETERFRANDSEN: https://paeterfrandsen.substack.com/ Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Or Become a Patron! All episodes are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare CGC Bible Study/Devotional content include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press), "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),Thayer's Greek Lexicon, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Blueletterbible.org, The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at: http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.html The Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2025, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review discussion with Patrons for the first season of Alien Earth, thoughts and reactions for the first 3 hours of the Baby Steps video game, and a passage in 1 Timothy that may surprisingly indicate you are a Deacon at your church, or that you should be! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:08 Alien Earth Season 1 Review Discussion w/Patrons 00:29:00 CGC & Christian Geek News(Wonderful Wizard Of Oz Audiobook Release) 00:34:54 Baby Steps First Impressions 00:58:13 How To Energize & Motivate Serving In Your Church (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 01:12:12 Listener Questions & Feedback (What Does Paeter Think Of The Harry Potter Books? The Bible On Anger & Would A Christian Red Lantern Work As A Character?) GEEK WEEK 01:33:08 MOVIES/TV- Superman(2025) 01:40:01 VIDEO GAMES- No Man's Sky, 01:52:30 On The Next Episode… 01:57:22 The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz Audiobook Preview Game Save '25 Event/Team Info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg-kZH9xtXk Get The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz & More Audio Entertainment From Spirit Blade Productions HERE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/44479037 Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Join Our Free Public Discord Channels! Invite HERE: https://discord.gg/5CRfFy2GG5 SUBSCRIBE TO PAETER’S SUBSTACK, @PAETERFRANDSEN: https://paeterfrandsen.substack.com/

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) An exploration of the biblical theology accidentally hidden all over No Man's Sky and other games like it, and some thoughts from 1 Timothy connecting parenting and leading, as well as what can destroy our effectiveness as we try to speak the truth! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:04:38 No Man’s Sky’s “Gameplay Theology” 00:26:50 CGC & Christian Geek News(Join The “Game Save” Team!, Augmented, by Candace Kade, The Star-Blessed by Angie Dickinson Things We Can Change: A Time Travel Thriller by Karyne Norton Kickstarter ends sept. 24th) 00:39:13 What Can Help Or Destroy Our Ability To Influence (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 00:54:12 Listener Questions & Feedback (Should any type of entertainment be off-limits for Christians? Should We Start A No Man’s Sky Event… Or A “Carrie Fisher” Movement?) GEEK WEEK 01:06:13 MOVIES/TV- Alien Earth 01:10:11 VIDEO GAMES- Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, Wolfenstein Youngblood, Tainted Grail: The Fall Of Avalon, The Outer Worlds: Peril On Gorgon, Cyberpunk 2077, No Man's Sky, 01:38:36 On The Next Episode… 01:41:47 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (How necessary are emotions? What role should they play in our lives? Can we pursue good without them? Can A.I. have true personhood? A lot going on in just one comic this month! Superman: The Kryptonite Spectrum 1, Action Comics 1089, Aquaman 8, Green Lantern Corps 7) Game Save '25 Event/Team Info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg-kZH9xtXk Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Join Our Free Public Discord Channels! Invite HERE: https://discord.gg/5CRfFy2GG5 SUBSCRIBE TO PAETER’S SUBSTACK, @PAETERFRANDSEN: https://paeterfrandsen.substack.com/ Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Or Become a Patron! All episodes are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare CGC Bible Study/Devotional content include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press), "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),Thayer's Greek Lexicon, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Blueletterbible.org, The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at: http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.html The Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2025, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of The Long Walk and a continuing look in 1 Timothy at the qualifications for our church leaders and why ANY Christians who want to share their opinions should develop them too! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:04:14 The Long Walk Review 00:28:11 CGC & Christian Geek News(Firebreak by Kathy Tyers Re-release, Beneath False Stars by S.D. Grimm, Things We Can Change: A Time Travel Thriller by Karune Norton Kickstarter ends sept. 24th) 00:43:17 Qualifications For Church Leaders & Influential Geeks! (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 01:00:10 Listener Questions & Feedback (What are Paeter’s favorite “blank slate” character RPGs?, Avoiding Horror To Look Like Real Christians, Using Chat GPT For Bible Study, Do Women Have To Work At Home?) GEEK WEEK 01:44:04 TV & MOVIES- Alien Earth Episode 4, Man Of Steel Revisited, 02:10:34 VIDEO GAMES- No Man’s Sky, Castlevania Dominus Collection 02:21:31 On The Next Episode… 02:23:29 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (Are four different 4th-tier DC characters about to become some of my new favorites? VERY possibly so! JSA 10, Cheetah & Cheshire Rob The Justice League 1, Secret Six 6!) Game Save '25 Event/Team Info: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xg-kZH9xtXk Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Join Our Free Public Discord Channels! Invite HERE: https://discord.gg/5CRfFy2GG5 SUBSCRIBE TO PAETER’S SUBSTACK, @PAETERFRANDSEN: https://paeterfrandsen.substack.com/ Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Or Become a Patron! All episodes are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare CGC Bible Study/Devotional content include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press), "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),Thayer's Greek Lexicon, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Blueletterbible.org, The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at: http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.html The Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2025, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of The Conjuring: Last Rites and a look in 1 Timothy at the qualifications for our church leaders that WE should be aiming for, too! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:05:54 The Conjuring: Last Rites Review 00:19:42 CGC & Christian Geek News(Gate Zero Gameplay Demo, The Things We Can Change: A Time Travel Thriller by Karyne Norton) 00:28:24 Qualifications For Church Leaders & Influential Geeks! (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 01:02:22 Listener Questions & Feedback (Is It Spiritually Harmful To Enjoy The Hellboy Movies? What Should We Do About Legalistic Christians Who Condemn Our Hobbies?) GEEK WEEK 01:22:19 TV & MOVIES- Total Recall(2012), 2001: A Space Odyssey, Highlander, 01:50:02 VIDEO GAMES- No Man’s Sky “Voyagers” Update 02:17:28 On The Next Episode… 02:21:05 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (DC is cooking up a massive event, dropping the ball with Bane, and using Batgirl to spread Hollywood's worst message to humanity! Green Lantern 25, Green Arrow 26, Superman 28, Batman 161 (Botching Bane & Batgirl's Bad Advice), Justice League: Dark Tomorrow 1!) Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Join Our Free Public Discord Channels! Invite HERE: https://discord.gg/5CRfFy2GG5 SUBSCRIBE TO PAETER’S SUBSTACK, @PAETERFRANDSEN: https://paeterfrandsen.substack.com/ Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Or Become a Patron! All episodes are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare CGC Bible Study/Devotional content include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press), "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),Thayer's Greek Lexicon, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Blueletterbible.org, The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at: http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.html The Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2025, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the movie Red Sonja (2025), and Paeter shares some stories of times he was deeply hurt by the church and why today he is more committed than ever to the same church that hurt him, and the local church in general! PLUS, a walkthrough/review of the book that both helped Paeter survive as a geek in the church, and also laid a foundation for his nearly 20 year ministry to Christian Geeks online! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:15 Red Sonja (2025) Review 00:21:28 The Heart Of The Artist by Rory Noland (Book Overview & Review) 01:00:51 CGC & Christian Geek News 01:03:17 Paeter’s Story Of Being Hurt By His Church & Why He Still Loves It Today 02:33:32 On The Next Episode… Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Join Our Free Public Discord Channels! Invite HERE: https://discord.gg/5CRfFy2GG5 SUBSCRIBE TO PAETER’S SUBSTACK, @PAETERFRANDSEN: https://paeterfrandsen.substack.com/ Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Or Become a Patron! All episodes are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare CGC Bible Study/Devotional content include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press), "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),Thayer's Greek Lexicon, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Blueletterbible.org, The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at: http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.html The Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2025, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review for the season 2 premiere of Peacemaker, and a look at the controversial issue of women in leadership roles of the church, where Paeter lands and what geeks should do with their feelings about this important issue. AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:36 Peacemaker Season 2 Premiere Review 00:13:41 CGC & Christian Geek News(The Things We Can Change: A Time Travel Thriller by Karyne Norton, The Light That Leads by Karyne Norton,) 00:22:19 Women In Leadership Roles Of The Church & What Geeks Should Do About It (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 00:55:10 Listener/Viewer Feedback & Paeter’s Responses((What DC Comics Do You Recommend For 7-Year-Old Girls?, Don’t These Bible Verses Mean We Shouldn’t Watch Horror Movies?) Paeter's Geek Week 01:26:43 TV & MOVIES- Superbob 01:32:14 VIDEO GAMES- No Man’s Sky 01:53:51 On The Next Episode… 01:56:52 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (This week we have two shattered Robins and Wonder Woman becoming a "SuperMom"? We'll see.. Superman Unlimited 3, Nightwing 128, Batman & Robin: Year One 9, Robin & Batman: Jason Todd 2, Wonder Woman 23) Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Join Our Free Public Discord Channels! Invite HERE: https://discord.gg/5CRfFy2GG5 SUBSCRIBE TO PAETER’S SUBSTACK, @PAETERFRANDSEN: https://paeterfrandsen.substack.com/ Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Or Become a Patron! All episodes are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare CGC Bible Study/Devotional content include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press), "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),Thayer's Greek Lexicon, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Blueletterbible.org, The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at: http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.html The Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2025, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review for the series premiere of Alien: Earth, and a look at possibly the most controversial passage in the Bible, what it says and doesn’t say about women in the church, and what relevance it has for Christian Geeks! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:53 Alien Earth Premiere Review 00:18:46 CGC & Christian Geek News(The Restitching of Camille DuLaine by Lindsay A. Franklin) 00:27:06 Women [& Geeks] Speaking & Teaching In Church (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) Paeter's Geek Week 01:06:35 TV & MOVIES- Peacemaker Season 1, Black Adam, Justice League Unlimited Season 1 01:18:36 VIDEO GAMES- Oblivion Remastered, Neverwinter Nights Enhanced Edition, Monster Hunter Wilds, 01:34:24 On The Next Episode… 01:35:56 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (Is there actual reason to hope, even suspect, that DC may be de-aging Jon Kent soon? I think two very significant pieces of evidence have just come into play! Aquaman 7, Batman & Robin 23, Action Comics 1088, Superman Treasury 2025 Hero For All) Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Join Our Free Public Discord Channels! Invite HERE: https://discord.gg/5CRfFy2GG5 SUBSCRIBE TO PAETER’S SUBSTACK, @PAETERFRANDSEN: https://paeterfrandsen.substack.com/ Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Or Become a Patron! All episodes are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare CGC Bible Study/Devotional content include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press), "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),Thayer's Greek Lexicon, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Blueletterbible.org, The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at: http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.html The Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2025, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) THREE Movie Reviews including The A-Frame, The Occupant and Weapons! ALSO, an hour-long look at various parts of scripture that define “Spiritual Warfare” and equip us for it! It may not be what you think! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:52 The A-Frame Review 00:15:35 CGC & Christian Geek News(Winter’s Chill by Morgan L. Busse,) 00:20:02 The Occupant Review 00:39:27 “Spiritual Warfare” Geeks Can’t Overlook! (Geek Bible Study) 01:44:42 Listener/Viewer Feedback & Questions(What To Do When A Parent Won’t Let You Play “Evil” Games, Is 1 Corinthians 11 For Us To Obey Today?, Where Should I Start Reading DC Comics?) Paeter's Geek Week 01:59:09 COMIC BOOKS- Justice League Of America #71-75 02:05:33 TV & MOVIES- Peacemaker Season 1 02:11:18 VIDEO GAMES- Death Stranding, Monster Hunter Wilds 02:36:49 On The Next Episode… 02:40:07 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (Taking a look at one of my favorite Green Lanterns, this is my list of picks for the best of the Kyle Rayner Era in Green Lantern comics! ) Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Join Our Free Public Discord Channels! Invite HERE: https://discord.gg/5CRfFy2GG5 SUBSCRIBE TO PAETER’S SUBSTACK, @PAETERFRANDSEN: https://paeterfrandsen.substack.com/ Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Or Become a Patron! All episodes are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare CGC Bible Study/Devotional content include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press), "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),Thayer's Greek Lexicon, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Blueletterbible.org, The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at: http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.html The Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2025, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) An in-depth interview with DC Comics writer Jeremy Adams about how his Christian Faith plays into his writing and career, and a detailed analysis of a complex passage of scripture regarding men and women, including Paeter’s approach to wrestling with, and interpreting, difficult verses in the Bible! Also, a “bonus” review of the “geek-adjacent” comedy, The Naked Gun! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:04:06 Jeremy Adams Interview 01:01:27 CGC & Christian Geek News(A Resource For Theologically Considering The Multiverse Hypothesis) 01:06:08 The Naked Gun Review 01:21:33 Men & Women In Church And Interpeting Difficult Verses (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study) 01:46:52 Listener/Viewer Feedback & Questions(The Bible On Divorce, A Weirdly Misused Bible Verse) Paeter's Geek Week 02:11:17 COMIC BOOKS- Justice League Of America #48-70, 02:15:49 TV & MOVIES- Justice League Unlimited Season 1 02:24:23 VIDEO GAMES- Death Stranding 02:32:02 On The Next Episode… 02:34:42 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (In a fresh re-telling of Mr. Terrific's origin story, his Atheism is confronted by the very real existence of God's agent of wrath! But the exchange leaves something to be desired. PLUS, Superman has a new Kryptonite-related power!?! Superman Unlimited 2, Batman/Superman: World's Finest 40, Wonder Woman 22, Batman & Robin: Year One 8, Detective Comics 1098, New History Of The DC Universe 1, The Flash 22, Green Lantern 24, Mr. Terrific Year One 2 (Spectre Vs. Atheist)! ) Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Join Our Free Public Discord Channels! Invite HERE: https://discord.gg/5CRfFy2GG5 Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Or Become a Patron! All episodes are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare CGC Bible Study/Devotional content include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press), "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),Thayer's Greek Lexicon, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Blueletterbible.org, The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at: http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.html The Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2025, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps and a revisit of a classic topic: Rough Language. What does the Bible actually say, or NOT say about the use of “swear words”? You’ll probably be surprised! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:06:47 Fantastic Four: First Steps Review 00:23:22 CGC & Christian Geek News(The Serpent & The Seed free video game by Discipleship Tech) 00:27:23 The Bible & “Bad” Words 00:41:05 Listener/Viewer Feedback & Questions(Paeter’s Reactions To His Personal Interactions At Realm Makers) Paeter's Geek Week 00:47:07 COMIC BOOKS- Justice League Of America #1-47(International) 00:59:43 VIDEO GAMES- Shakedown Hawaii, Death Stranding, Parasite Eve New Game+, Justice League Heroes PSP 01:15:18 On The Next Episode… Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Join Our Free Public Discord Channels! Invite HERE: https://discord.gg/5CRfFy2GG5 Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Or Become a Patron! All episodes are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare CGC Bible Study/Devotional content include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press), "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),Thayer's Greek Lexicon, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Blueletterbible.org, The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at: http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.html The Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2025, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) In the wake of the release of the Superman movie, we take a look at its featured Green Lantern, Guy Gardner, his key comic book stories, and what Christian Geeks can learn from him! Also in light of the Superman movie, a study of two passages in scripture that inform us of our “Secret Identity” and how we are meant to live it out! Finally, Indie Christian Fantasy/Sci-fi author Karyne Norton shares her journey to publishing, why she abandoned a promising path to mainstream publishing to go indie instead, the success she has found, and how she did it! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:35 Exploring Guy Gardner (Topic Starts at 00:06:43) 00:42:55 CGC & Christian Geek News(Christian Geeks Are Built For Theology & Apologetics!) 00:48:15 An Indie Christian Journey To Publishing w/Karyne Norton 01:32:27 Living The “Secret Identity” Of Christians (Colossians 3:1-4 & 1 John 3:1-2 Bible Studies) 01:56:14 Listener/Viewer Feedback & Questions(Did Paeter “Spoil” The Superman Movie? Are Superheroes “False Gods” Christians Should “Have Nothing To Do With”?) Paeter's Geek Week 02:03:30 MOVIES & TV- Showing My Sons Terminator 2 02:14:04 On The Next Episode… Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Join Our Free Public Discord Channels! Invite HERE: https://discord.gg/5CRfFy2GG5 Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Or Become a Patron! All episodes are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare CGC Bible Study/Devotional content include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press), "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),Thayer's Greek Lexicon, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Blueletterbible.org, The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at: http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.html The Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2025, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the greatly anticipated Superman movie! Then, a non-spoiler review for the story of Death Stranding 2! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:04:24 Superman Movie Review 00:44:29 CGC & Christian Geek News(Christian Video Game Gate Zero Coming To Playstation, Firmament now on PS4 & PS5, Free Jewel of The Stars by Adam David Collings, The Crier Stone by Lyndsey Lewellen, ) 00:56:19 Death Stranding 2 Story Review 01:30:39 Listener/Viewer Feedback & Questions(How The Bible Indirectly Anticipates & Warns Against AI “Relationships”, ) Paeter's Geek Week 01:59:03 MOVIES & TV- Showing My Sons Total Recall(1990), The Terminator & The Abyss 02:23:26 VIDEO GAMES- Death Stranding & Spiritual Growth Playing “Podcast Games”, 02:56:45 On The Next Episode… 03:02:08 Essential Issues Weekly: DC Comics Reactions (Although Mr. Terrific (or his writer) seems to have forgotten The Spectre exists, Green Lantern Hal Jordan definitely has NOT! His conversation with the agent of God's Wrath reminded me of some nuanced facets of God's wrath that are worth considering! Superman Unlimited 1,Titans 23, Mr. Terrific: Year One 1, Green Lantern 23 (The Spectre & God's Wrath), Batgirl 8, JSA 8, Justice League: The Atom Project 6) Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Join Our Free Public Discord Channels! Invite HERE: https://discord.gg/5CRfFy2GG5 Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Or Become a Patron! All episodes are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare CGC Bible Study/Devotional content include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press), "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),Thayer's Greek Lexicon, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Blueletterbible.org, The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at: http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.html The Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2025, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) A Death Stranding focused episode featuring my review of the director’s cut of the first game after playing it for the first time, reactions to its themes from a Christian Dad’s perspective, and my thoughts about the continuing story and accompanying gameplay changes in Death Stranding 2: On The Beach! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:43 Death Stranding Director’s Cut Review 00:43:02 CGC & Christian Geek News(Junkyard Juggernauts Kickstarter, Enclave Publishing Summer Sale,) 00:48:18 Death Stranding 2 First Impressions Review 01:04:47 Listener/Viewer Feedback & Questions(Does Psalm 101:3 Mean I Can’t Enjoy My Hobbies?) Paeter's Geek Week 01:12:17 AUDIO DRAMA- Alien: Out Of The Shadows 01:25:43 MOVIES & TV- The Old Guard 2 01:33:45 On The Next Episode… 01:35:47 SPOILER THOUGHTS & REACTIONS FOR DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR’S CUT Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Join Our Free Public Discord Channels! Invite HERE: https://discord.gg/5CRfFy2GG5 Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Or Become a Patron! All episodes are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare CGC Bible Study/Devotional content include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press), "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),Thayer's Greek Lexicon, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Blueletterbible.org, The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at: http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.html The Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2025, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan

ON THIS EPISODE: (TIME STAMPS BELOW) Reactions to the premiere of “Ironheart” on Disney Plus, along with speculation about how Disney might learn and pivot going forward. Also, some thoughts from Psalm 42 about questions we should ask ourselves that will help us recover when we hit rock bottom. AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:04:04 Ironheart Premiere Review 00:26:03 CGC & Christian Geek News(Temporary CGC Content Changes) 00:28:21 Questions To Ask At Rock Bottom (Psalm 42 Devotional) 00:51:18 Listener/Viewer Feedback & Questions(The Christian Themes Paeter MISSED In “28 Years Later”, Should Christians play games with magic, like Warhammer?) Paeter's Geek Week 01:26:39 AUDIO DRAMA- Batman: Knightfall, DC: High Volume- Batman: Year One 01:37:15 MOVIES & TV- The Minecraft Movie 01:41:59 VIDEO GAMES- The Not-So-Hidden Themes Of Death Stranding 02:09:26 On The Next Episode… Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Join Our Free Public Discord Channels! Invite HERE: https://discord.gg/5CRfFy2GG5 Subscribe in a reader Open In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2 Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions Or Become a Patron! All episodes are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare CGC Bible Study/Devotional content include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press), "The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),Thayer's Greek Lexicon, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Blueletterbible.org, The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at: http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.html The Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2025, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan