Christian Nerds Unite Podcast
by Ricky Pope
On the Christian Nerds Unite podcast, we dive deep into our nerdy fandoms and look at them through the lens of our faith by chatting with Christian content creators and experts who love comics, science, video games, media, sci-fi, and fantasy. Discovering how their faith shapes their creative work and their lives.
Episodes
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Advent Day 25 Christmas Day - Emmanuel—God With Us
Christmas Day - Emmanuel—God With UsScripture: Matthew 1:23 (NIV) "The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel' (which means 'God with us')." Merry Christmas! We've arrived at the culmination of our Advent journey. Remember how in Star Wars, with Luke…
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Advent Day 24 - Love One Another
Advent Day 24 - Love One AnotherScripture: John 13:34 (NIV) "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." Welcome back! As we near the end of our Advent journey, let's focus on Jesus' words in John 13:34: "Love one another." Just as He loves us....
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Advent Day 23 - The Greatest Commandment
Advent Day 23 - The Greatest CommandmentScripture: Matthew 22:37-39 (NIV) Jesus replied: "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'" Hey...
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Advent Day 22 - God's Love for Us
Advent Day 22 - God's Love for UsScripture: 1 John 4:9 (NIV) "This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him." Hey everyone! Welcome to Week 4 of our Advent series, where we're focusing on Love. Today, let's dive into 1 John…
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Advent Day 21 - Shouts of Joy
Advent Day 21 - Shouts of JoyScripture: Psalm 100:1 (KJV) "Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands." Welcome back! Our final episode on joy brings us to Psalm 100:1: "Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands." Imagine being at a concert where everyone is singing along in unison—the...
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Advent Day 20 - Restoring Joy
Advent Day 20 - Restoring JoyScripture: Psalm 51:12 (KJV) "Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit." Hey friends! Today's verse is a heartfelt plea from David: "Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation." We've all had moments when we've drifted off course…
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Advent Day 19 - Complete Joy
Advent Day 19 - Complete JoyScripture: John 15:11 (KJV) "These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full." Hello again! In John 15:11, Jesus says He wants His joy to remain in us so that our joy may be full. Think about completing a marathon…
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Advent Day 18 - Joy in Trials
Advent Day 18 - Joy in TrialsScripture: James 1:2 (KJV) "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;" Hey everyone! Today we're diving into James 1:2, which tells us to "count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations." Wait, joy in trials? It's a bit like leveling…
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Advent Day 17 - Rejoice Always
Advent Day 17 - Rejoice AlwaysScripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 16 Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Welcome back! Today's verse is short but packs a punch: The KIng James says "Rejoice evermore." That's it—1...
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Advent Day 16 - Joy to the World
Advent Day 16 - Joy to the WorldScripture: Luke 2:10 (KJV) "And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people." Hey friends! Today's scripture is from Luke 2:10. Picture this: shepherds are chilling under the night sky, and...
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Advent Day 15 - The Joy of the Lord
Advent Day 15 - The Joy of the LordScripture: Nehemiah 8:10 (KJV) "Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength."…
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Advent Day 14 - Instruments of Peace
Episode 14: Advent Day 14 - Instruments of PeaceScripture: Romans 12:18 (NIV) "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." Welcome back! Let's reflect on Romans 12:18: "If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." It's a bit like...
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Advent Day 13 - Peace Beyond Understanding
Episode 13: Advent Day 13 - Peace Beyond UnderstandingScripture: Philippians 4:7 (NIV) "And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Hey friends! Philippians 4:7 talks about a peace that "transcends all understanding." It's like...
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Advent Day 12 - The Peace of Christ
Episode 12: Advent Day 12 - The Peace of ChristScripture: Colossians 3:15 (NIV) "Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace." Hello again! Colossians 3:15 encourages us to "Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts." Imagine being part of…
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Advent Day 11 - Peace in Troubled Times
Episode 11: Advent Day 11 - Peace in Troubled TimesScripture: Psalm 46:1 (NIV) "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." Hey everyone! Today's scripture is a comforting one: "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." Think about Superman swooping…
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Advent Day 10 - Peacemakers
Episode 10: Advent Day 10 - Peacemakers #Advent #Christmas #Jesus #ChristianNerdScripture: Matthew 5:9 (NIV) "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." Welcome back! In Matthew 5:9, Jesus says, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."...
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Advent Day 9 - Perfect Peace
Advent Day 9 - Perfect PeaceScripture: Isaiah 26:3 (NIV) "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." Hey friends! Today's verse is from Isaiah 26:3, which promises, "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust...
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Advent Day 8 - Peace I Leave With You
Episode 8: Advent Day 8 - Peace I Leave With YouScripture: John 14:27 (NIV) "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." Hey everyone! Welcome back to our Advent series. This week, we're diving…
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Advent Day 7 - Sharing Hope
Episode 7: Advent Day 7 - Sharing HopeScripture: 1 Peter 3:15 “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have...” (NIV) Hey everyone! As we conclude our week on hope, let's delve into 1 Peter 3:15. It encourages us to always be ready to...
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Advent Day 6 - Hope Does Not Disappoint
Episode 6: Advent Day 6 - Hope Does Not DisappointScripture: Romans 5:5 “And hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit...” (NIV) Welcome back! Today we're reflecting on Romans 5:5, which assures us that hope does not disappoint…
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Advent Day 5 - Anchored in Hope
Episode 5: Advent Day 5 - Anchored in HopeScripture: Hebrews 6:19 “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure...” (NIV) Hey friends! Continuing our Advent journey, let's look at Hebrews 6:19. It describes hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. Think about the starship...
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Advent Day 4 Hope in Uncertainty
Episode 4: Hope in UncertaintyScripture: Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope...” (NIV) Hey everyone! Welcome back to our Advent series. Today, we're diving into Romans 15:13, where Paul talks about the God of…
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Day 3 of Advent - Living Hope
Episode 3: Living Hope Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3 (NIV) "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." Hey friends! Have you ever felt reinvigorated after watching an...
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Day 2 of Advent - Hope in God's Timing
Episode 2: Hope in God's TimingScripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV) "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." Script: Welcome back! Ever binge-watched a series and wished the next season would drop already? Waiting can be tough. Ecclesiastes reminds us...
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Day 1 of Advent
Every day of the Advent season we will have a short episode with a scripture, a quick comment about the theme and a prayer. Join us every day for the next 25 days.
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Can You Fulfill the Great Commission in a Card Game?
Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast we are joined by Simon Amadeus Pillario of the Word for Word Bible Comic and Paul Snuggs game designer as we discuss their new game. The Great Commission Strategic Card Game. Plus scripture and nerdy news. Support The…
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How Can A Family Play A Tabletop Roleplaying Game?
Hi guys! Ricky Pope here. Today on the Christian Nerds Unite podcast I am joined by Casey and Marie Norris from the Potato Candy podcast network to talk about tabletop roleplaying games. Casey hosts the Dreadful Tales a clean horror real play podcast and Marie hosts Blank Scenario where she helps...
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Why Are Real Stories Important in Faith-Based Films?
Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast I am joined by film Director Benjamin Ironside Koppin and Actress Courtney Bandeko. They talk about their recent film "Pastor's Kid.” The film tells a poignant and raw story of a young woman dealing with the impact of her...
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How Should Christians Use Technology?
Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, I talk with Ryan Beck the Chief Technology Officer of Pray.com. Ryan discusses his journey from Bible college to co-founding Pray.com. With a background in ministry and software development for faith organizations, Ryan...
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Is The Lord of the Rings an Allegory?
Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, I am joined by author Jeb Smith and we talk about his book Middle-earth Lore : Tolkien's Legends Revealed. We discuss his introduction to J.R.R. Tolkien through the movies rather than the books, his initial disinterest…
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Should Christians Embrace Artificial Intelligence?
This week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, I am joined by author and apologist Abdu Murray of EmbraceTheTruth.org. Murray is an individual with a unique blend of Lebanese and Scottish heritage who embarked on a compelling journey from Islam to Christianity. Trained as a lawyer and later...
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How To Find Great Christian Fantasy Novels?
Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, I am joined by E. Stephen Burnett of Lorehaven.com. We talk Christian Fantasy and book publishing. Plus scripture and nerdy news. Check out Lorehaven.com Check out the Christian Nerd HQ Podcast Network! Episodes from...
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How Can You Be A Nerd In Christ?
This week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, We are joined by one of the co-hosts of the Nerds In Christ podcast, Michael Bergman. Plus scripture and nerdy news. Follow Nerds In Chirst on Facebook Get The New Devotional Check out the Christian Nerd HQ Podcast Network! Episodes from member...
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How Do You Become A Christian Fantasy Author?
Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, We are joined by Christian Fantasy Author Max B Sternberg and we talk about his Darkness Overcome Series and self publishing. Plus scripture and nerdy news. Buy Max's Books: The Rhise Of Light: Book One The Rhise Of…
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How Can You Self Publish A Comic Book?
Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, We are joined by Comic artist Al Nickerson former inker for Marvel and DC and we talk about his Graphic Novel The Sword of Eden and what it is like to self publish a comic book. Plus scripture and nerdy news. Get The...
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How Can You Be A Clean Comedian?
Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, We are joined by Believer and comedian Jeff Allen. Jeff shares about his faith, how he got into comedy and his new book “Are We There Yet”. Plus scripture and nerdy news. Follow Jeff and get his book JeffAllencomedy.com...
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How Do You Share Jesus With Someone Famous?
Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, We are joined once again by Dylan Novak and we hear more about how he shares the gospel plus an interesting update to one of his meeting with Ozzy Osbourne. Plus scripture and nerdy news. Follw Dylan Novak...
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How Can You Evangelize Celebrities?
Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, We are joined by Dylan Novak and we hear about how he shares the Gospel with some very famous people. We discuss why he started doing it and why he thinks it is important. Plus scripture and nerdy news. Follw Dylan Novak...
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What Is A Theological Thriller?
Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, We are joined by Brian Godawa, and we talk about his new book Cruel Logic: The Philosopher Killer. About a serial killer on a college campus that Brian describes as a Theological Thriller. Plus scripture and nerdy news....
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Can Christian Horror Be A Genre?
Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, We are joined by Mike Duran, author of the book Christian Horror discussing the compatibility of a biblical worldview and the horror genre. Plus scripture and nerdy news. Follow Mike Duran MikeDuran.com Get The Book…
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Can Cosmic Horror be set in a Christian Story?
Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, We are joined by Cal Jameson Writer and creator of Shinobi Sasquatch. Co-host of Breaking Rad! And we talk about his upcoming graphic novel Days of Noah. A book he calls A Christian, Lovecraftian, monster-hunting, horror...
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What Would Frankenstein's Monster Pray About?
Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, We are joined by Christian Author Steve Case and we talk about his new book The Frankenstein Book of Prayer. Plus scripture and nerdy news. Follow Steve Case on Facebook Get A Copy Of The Book Check out the Christian…
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How Can You Make A Christian Anime?
Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, We are joined once again by Colossal Studies Jason Moody the creator of Gabriel and the Guardians, writer and showrunner David Cunningham, and Production Manager and former Disney animator Al Moore. Plus scripture and...
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Can There Be A Faith Based Anime?
Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, We are joined by Jason Moody the creator of Gabriel and the Guardians, writer and showrunner David Cunningham, and Production Manager and former Disney animator Al Moore. Plus scripture and nerdy news. Follow the…
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What Do Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Faith Based Films Have In Common?
Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, we meet Faith based film Director Kyle Roberts and the Producer of the first three Ninja Turtles films Kim Dawson. We talk about their new faith based film What Rhymes with Reason. Plus scripture and nerdy news. Listen…
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How Can Faith Play A Part In Writing?
Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, we continue our interview with Ben Avery - Author, comic book writer, Children’s Pastor and podcast host of Strangers and Aliens where he looks at Science Fiction & Fantasy from a Christian Perspective. Plus scripture…
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How Can A Writer Move From Secular Comics To Christian Comics?
Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, I am joined by Ben Avery - Author, comic book writer, Children’s Pastor and podcast host of Strangers and Aliens where he looks at Science Fiction & Fantasy from a Christian Perspective. We talk about getting into…
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Can You Cosplay For Christ?
Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, I am joined by Jess Luttrell of cosplay 4 christ. Jess has been sharing the love of Christ through her cosplay creations for over 9 years. Plus scripture and nerdy news. Follow Jess Cosplay4Christ Website Instagram Check...
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How Important Is Writing In Comic Books?
Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, I am once again joined by Roland Mann former editor for Malibu and Marvel Comics and currently the Editor in Chief of Silverline Comics. This week we talk more about creative writing, comics and graphic novels. Plus...
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What Does A Comic Book Editor Do?
Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, I am joined by Roland Mann former editor for Malibu Comics and Marvel Comics and now the Editor in Chief of Silverline Comics. Plus scripture and nerdy news. Silverline Comics Kickstarter Silverline Comics Check out the...
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On the Christian Nerds Unite podcast, we dive deep into our nerdy fandoms and look at them through the lens of our faith by chatting with Christian content creators and experts who love comics, science, video games, media, sci-fi, and fantasy. Discovering how their faith shapes their creative work and their lives.
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