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Save & Continue
by Love Thy Nerd
A nerd-culture chat podcast hosted by Steve & Kyle from SavePoint Ministries.
Episodes
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Episode 24 | 'Lanterns' and Heroism
SPOILER WARNING FOR 'LANTERNS'! What does it mean to be a hero? In Lanterns, heroism is a complicated, fluctuating goal that no character seems sure how to perfectly achieve. Do we see a better example of heroism in Christianity? In today’s episode, Steve and Kyle discuss how Lanterns depicts...
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Episode 23 | Universes Beyond: The Bible (and Our PAX Report)
The new Magic: the Gathering set Reality Fracture has just released, so today, we’re asking what if MtG lore really fractured? What if Magic decided to release a Universes Beyond: The Bible set? What would each color represent? What new keyword abilities would there be? Who would be a legendary...
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Episode 22 | The Law of Hospitality
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey recently came out and a large part of the film centers around one theme: hospitality. But is this the same kind of hospitality we are called to as Christians? And how does the lack of hospitality affect Odysseus compared to how our lack of hospitality could impact...
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Episode 21 | The Cost of Entertainment
What does it cost for us to be entertained? Hayden Panettiere started acting when she was less than a year old. Her whole life was in the spotlight, and she had multiple struggles because of it, all the way up to her untimely death, just recently. And her story is far from the only one. River...
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Episode 20 | Your Neighborhood Spider-Community
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has released, and Kyle and Steve have a lot to say! And not just about everyone’s favorite web slinger, but about the deep themes of community throughout the film. In this episode, the guys give a bit of spoiler free discussion, then get deep into spoilers as they talk...
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Episode 19 | Who Will Own the Future of Gaming?
Sony has announced that, starting January of 2028, they will end physical disc production for new games released on their consoles. Is this a choice purely from greed? Does this, or any situation, justify piracy? Find out what we think in today’s episode! Also in today’s episode: what will Kyle...
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Episode 18 | Aliens, Christian Calling, and the Disjointed Plot of Disclosure Day
Disclosure Day recently released, and it has a lot to say about religion and how advanced alien life forms could change what we believe. But does it even get Christianity right? Does it understand what it means to be called? Is it even a good movie? Find out our thoughts in today’s episode! Also…
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Episode 17 | Roll, Rest, Repeat
A recent study by researchers at the University of Plymouth gave concrete evidence to something tabletop gamers have known for a long time: board games and TTRPGs are good for your mental health. Today, Kyle and Steve talk about why they think games are good for you, how they build community, and...
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Episode 16 | Created, Not Generated
Generative AI has been a hot topic for some time, and DC Comics just added another point in the conversation, as DC’s president Jim Lee stated that they would not support generative AI, “not now, not ever”. What’s the problem with generative AI? Why are artists so opposed to it? Does it have any...
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Episode 15 | Definitely NOT Jesus Christ
In today’s episode, Kyle and Steve are discussing the recently released video game, I Am Jesus Christ; a game where the player takes on the first-person role of Christ Himself. How do we feel about this? How does it hold up to theology and Biblical history? Is it even a good game? And why are the...
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Episode 14 | Which Craft is Witchcraft?
On this episode of Save & Continue, Steve Valdez and Kyle Fox explore the Christian conversation around Harry Potter, witchcraft, and the satanic panic. With a new Harry Potter adaptation on the way, they dig into what the Bible actually condemns, how fictional magic differs from biblical…
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Episode 13 | The Fictophilia Conversation (w/ LenLenRabbit)
In this episode of Save & Continue, Steve Valdez and Kyle Fox are joined by LenLenRabbit from Beneath the Tangles to talk about fictophilia, or romantic attraction to fictional characters. From long-standing pop culture icons to modern fandom favorites, fictional characters have stirred real...
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Episode 12 | Is Shepherd Book a Good Shepherd?
Firefly may be coming back in animated form, but Kyle and Steve are looking back at one of the original show’s most compelling characters: Shepherd Book. In this episode, they examine the biblical qualifications for elders and pastors to ask an intriguing question: is Derrial Book actually a good...
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Episode 11 | How to Bring Worship to Your Hobbies
On this episode of Save & Continue, Steve Valdez and Kyle Fox talk about why they end each episode by sharing what in nerd culture has brought them to worship lately. Together, they explore what worship really is, how it is often misunderstood, and how movies, video games, and other nerdy hobbies...
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Episode 10 | Christians and Horror
Steve and Kyle jump off the release of Resident Evil 9 to talk about Christians and the horror genre. Why does horror often raise red flags for believers? Why do some see supernatural elements in media as spiritually dangerous? And is it possible for Christians to enjoy horror faithfully and...
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Episode 9 | A Movie After David's Own Heart?
Steve Valdez and Kyle Fox review the new animated film David. They talk through the movie’s quality, how faithful it is to Scripture, and whether it veers into propaganda. Also in this episode: Kyle starts playing video games again, and Steve is completely done with David narratives. Website:...
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Episode 8 | Is Pathways the Right Way?
Steve Valdez and Kyle Fox dive into Pathways, a UK government-funded narrative game aimed at reducing extremism — does it work, or miss the mark? They also explore how a character meant to discourage extremism became embraced by extremists. Plus, pitching Magic: The Gathering TV show ideas. And...
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Episode 7 | The Theology of Constantine (The Movie, Not the Guy)
In this episode of Save & Continue, Kyle and Steve explore the 2005 film Constantine, examining its mythological framework and the theological ideas it presents. From questions about Christian mythology to misconceptions about Hell, Satan, and salvation, the hosts break down where the movie…
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Episode 6 | Our Predictions for 2026
2025 was full of surprises—but what does 2026 have in store? On this episode of the Save & Continue Podcast, Steve Valdez and Kyle Fox share their predictions for the year ahead, ranging from the very obvious to the completely wild. Along the way, they reflect on faith, nerd culture, and how we...
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Episode 5 | Wake Up Dead Man’s Indictment of the Church and Elevation of Christ
THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR WAKE UP DEAD MAN. In today’s episode, Steve and Kyle discuss Rian Johnson’s newest Benoit Blanc mystery, Wake Up Dead Man. What is Rian Johnson saying about the modern church? How is Jesus portrayed? Why are Kyle and Steve just so dang excited about this movie?...
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Episode 4 | The Scalping Debate
TCG scalping is almost universally despised...but not completely. Today, Steve and Kyle have a debate on the morality of TCG scalping that gets a bit odd as they swap sides halfway through! Also in this episode: if Home Alone is a Christmas movie, should Die Hard be considered on as well?
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Episode 3 | Our Game Award Predictions
It's game award season! Who will take home what awards? We give our predictions and Steve has some words to say about Silksong...
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Episode 2 | Good Fortune and Angelology
This episode, Kyle and Steve chat about recent film, Good Fortune, starring Keanu Reeves, Aziz Ansari, Seth Rogen, and Keke Palmer. How does Good Fortune's depiction of angels compare to Biblical angelology? Find out in today's episode!
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Episode 1 | The Patron Saint of the Internet
In our first episode, Steve and Kyle discuss Carlo Acutis, who was recently canonized as a saint in the Catholic church. Carlo was known for his gaming and computer knowledge and is colloquially being called the "Saint of the Internet". Does this lend more validity to gaming in Christian culture?...
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A nerd-culture chat podcast hosted by Steve & Kyle from SavePoint Ministries.
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