Christian Geek novels, comic & a board game as we take a look at the Christian Geek News Radar, some observations about the lack of thankfulness in geek fiction from our friends at Speculative Faith, and what scripture indicates about why Thankfulness is something God deserves and Geeks need! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:34 Where Is Thankfulness In Geek Fiction (Speculative Faith) 00:08:01 Christian Geek ...
Nov 25, 2020
A review of the movie The New Mutants and a first impressions review of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, along with a closer look at its themes and the values it promotes. Then, a look at how relationships with other Christians equips us for the painful "gifts" of God as we continue in Philippians. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:43 The New Mutants Review 00:15:24 Assassin's Creed Valhalla First Impressions Review, T...
Nov 20, 2020
A review of the indie fantasy movie Mortal and learning how to rejoice in the face of death as we continue in Philippians. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:29 Mortal Review 00:07:34 CGC & Christian Geek News Franciso Ruiz Extra-Life Livestream 10am-10pm Sat. Nov. 14th twitch.tv/retrorewindpod 00:19:53 Rejoicing While Thinking About Death (Philippians Bible Study) 00:29:49 Listener/Viewer Messages (Is Covid-19...
Nov 13, 2020
A quick look at some helpful books in the continuation of Paeter's Bookshelf Tour series, some brief thoughts about Watchdogs: Legion and why Paeter isn't reviewing it, learning how to rejoice when life sucks as we continue in the book of Philippians, and Paeter's plans for his annual 24-hour video game marathon on Nov. 7th! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:08 Bookshelf Tour (Parenting, Marriage & Leadership)...
Nov 06, 2020
A review of the season 2 premiere of The Mandalorian, some thoughts about the horror genre in light of Philippians 4:8, and how we should think and feel about disgraced Christian leaders as we continue our study of Philippians. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:30 The Mandalorian Season 2 Premiere Review 00:11:27 Horror, Gore & Philippians 4:8 (Speculative Faith) 01:17:18 CGC & Christian Geek News Franklin...
Oct 30, 2020
A conversation about "The State Of Star Trek" in light of the Discovery Season 3 premiere, a review of the HBO Max exclusive movie "The Witches", and some thoughts about control and insecurity as we continue in the book of Philippians! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:28 The Witches (2020) Review 00:13:34 The State Of Star Trek (After Discovery Season 3 Premiere) With Adam David Collings 01:01:13 CGC & Christ...
Oct 23, 2020
A review the Amazon Prime original movie "Evil Eye", first impressions of the video game Foregone on the PS4 and how cultivating biblical love can make hard choices easier as we continue in the book of Philippians! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:43 Foregone PS4 Review 00:23:27 Evil Eye Review 00:34:12 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:52:44 How love makes good choices easier (Philippians Bible Study) 01:07:18 Li...
Oct 16, 2020
A review for Season 2 of Amazon Prime's "The Boys", news about some new Sci-fi and Fantasy novels, along with new comics books, all by Christian creators, and developing a better perspective on "church people" as we continue in the book of Philippians! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:28 The Boys Season 2 Review 00:15:06 New Sci-fi/Fantasy Novels & Comics By Christians (Christian Geek News Radar) 00:27:19 CGC...
Oct 09, 2020
Reactions to the inconsistant reports surrounding PS4 to PS5 backward compatibility and save transfers and why you should consider waiting on buying a new console. Then we start our exploration of the book of Philippians and what it specifically has for us as geeks. Finally, a retrospective review of the DC Comics story "The Spectre: Crimes and Punishments" as a part of our "Essential Issues" series. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS ...
Oct 02, 2020
Reactions to the Microsoft Purchase of Zenimax/Bethesda, Paeter's (final?) deliberations on the choice between Xbox Series X Vs Playstation 5, and spiritual self-examination on the topic of "Hype". Then, a review of the sci-fi movie "Coherence" and a look at some of the dangers of sexual sin as we finish our current look at the book of Proverbs. And at long last, the conclusion of Paeter's "Weekly Waistline" weight-loss endeavor! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and P...
Sep 25, 2020
A review for the first three episodes of Netflix' new video game-based anime series, "Dragon's Dogma", a review of the new DC Animated movie "Superman: Man Of Tomorrow", and Paeter's deliberations about the Playstation 5 Vs The Xbox Series X. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week(with some brief comments on DC Fandome)! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:25 Dragon's Dogma Netflix Premiere Review 00:10:43 Superman: Man Of Tomorrow Review 00:24:36 CGC &am...
Sep 18, 2020
Reactions to the September Ubisoft Forward event, some thoughts about the problems of villain self-sacrifice in fiction, a review of the first 5 hours of Kingdoms Of Amalur: Re-Reckoning on the PS4, how God wants to shape our desires in life as we continue looking at the book of Proverbs, and Paeter interacts with listeners about the price reveals for the Xbox Series X & Xbox Series S, while sharing his current thoughts about which next-gen console he may buy! PLUS, more assorted topics base...
Sep 12, 2020
Paeter's picks for the best games of "Un-E3 2020", a review of the Netflix movie "Freaks: You're One Of Us", first impressions of Wasteland 3 on the PS4, new Christian comics and a video game on our Christian Geek Radar, and how God wants to save us from bad sex as we continue in the book of Proverbs. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions/comments/feedback and Paeter's geek week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:05:41 "Best" Games Of Un-E3 2020 00:29:27 Wasteland 3 First Impressions Rev...
Sep 04, 2020
Reactions to the DC Fandome Hall Of Heroes event, and some thoughts about the relationship between our sin and how we view other people as we continue studying the book of Proverbs. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions/comments/feedback and Paeter's geek week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:03 DC Fandome Reactions 00:52:10 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:42:01 Weekly Waistline 01:14:30 The Connection Between Sin & Our View Of Others (Proverbs Bible Study) 01:25:02 Listener/Vi...
Aug 29, 2020
A review of the first six hours of Pathfinder: Kingmaker Definitive Edition for PS4, some final tabletop game and movie recommendation for the SUmmer Of Free 2020, and how our stewing imaginations can derail us from relationship with God, as we continue our study in Proverbs. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions/comments/feedback and Paeter's geek week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:48 Pathfinder: Kingmaker Definitive Edition PS4 Review 00:24:09 Free Space/Horror Movies & Fan...
Aug 21, 2020
A review of the Netflix original movie Project Power and an exclusive, unique interview with games media personality Colin Moriarty on the subject of Christians working in the video game industry! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions/comments/feedback and Paeter's geek week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:07 Project Power Review 00:12:12 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:25:11 Weekly Waistline 00:36:09 Colin Moriarty Interview About "Christians In The Games Industry" 01:49:25 Liste...
Aug 14, 2020
Some thoughts about why some book to film adaptations work and others don't from Speculative Faith, some brief words about changes coming to Christian Geek Central, and some memories and a tribute to Paeter's college voice teacher, who recently passed away. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions/comments/feedback and Paeter's geek week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:58 Why Movie Adaptations Go Wrong (Speculative Faith) 00:15:38 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:44:01 Weekly Waistlin...
Aug 07, 2020
Reactions to the Xbox Games Showcase Event for their 1st party studios, and a review of the Netflix series "Transformers War for Cybertron: Siege". PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions/comments/feedback and Paeter's geek week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:41 Xbox Games Showcase Reactions 00:21:43 Transformers War For Cybertron: Siege Review 00:39:40 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:49:04 Weekly Waistline 01:04:01 Listener/Viewer Messages (Playing Games As An "Enemy Of God", Brin...
Jul 31, 2020
Some thoughts from Speculative Faith about bringing our faith into what we love doing as Geeks. Then Paeter shares his vision for A Dungeons & Dragons movie and talks about some game franchises he would love to see come back and why. And later he answers some of your questions about being a geeky parent and shares his geeky, portable vacation entertainment for the whole family! PLUS, Paeter shares some doctrines he has changed his mind about and some puzzling Bible questions he has. TIMESTAM...
Jul 24, 2020
A review of the Netflix series premiere for "Cursed", reactions to the Ubisoft Forward event, more free movies and tabletop games for The Summer Of Free, and some thoughts from Proverbs about what can happen when we geek out too much! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions/comments/feedback and Paeter's geek week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:33 Cursed Netflix Premiere Review 00:12:24 Ubisoft Forward Reactions (Far Cry 6, Ghost Recon Breakpoint AI Squadmates, Assassin's Creed Valh...
Jul 17, 2020
A review of the indie sci-fi movie Proximity, and the Netflix original movie The Old Guard, then a look at what financial warning can be found for Christian Geeks in Proverbs chapter 6! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions/comments/feedback and Paeter's geek week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:41 Proximity Review 00:16:52 Netflix' "The Old Guard" Review 00:28:35 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:39:34 Weekly Waistline 00:55:35 Caution With Our Money (Proverbs Bible Study) 01:08:54...
Jul 10, 2020
A review of the premiere of Warrior Nun on Netflix, and how Geeks can find security in Psalm 16. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions/comments/feedback and Paeter's geek week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:25 Warrior Nun Netflix Premiere Review 00:14:43 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:26:02 Weekly Waistline 00:39:38 Finding Security In Psalm 16 (Bible Study) 01:00:04 Listener/Viewer Messages (CGC Forums 10 Yr. Anniversary, Farscape, Youtube Comments Apology, ) 01:13:44 Paeter's ...
Jul 03, 2020
A review of the RPG Tower Of Time on PS4, more free tabletop game and movie recommendations for The Summer Of Free, and a look at how Psalm 16 can reorient a Geek's perspective on both life right now and eventual death. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions/comments/feedback and Paeter's geek week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:42 Tower Of Time PS4 Review 00:30:14 Free Sci-Fi Movies & Tabletop Games(Infini, Dark City, Equilibrium, Ultraviolet, Mini Rogue, Utopia Engine) 00:48:...
Jun 26, 2020
More reactions to the biggest video game news of "Un-E3 2020", including: The Guerilla Collective Indie Game Events, The PC Gaming Show, The Future Games Show, The Upload VR Showcase & EA Play Live! Then Paeter unloads about his recently renewed enjoyment of turn-based RPGs and his initial reactions to DC COmics' "Doomsday Clock" story. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions/comments/feedback and Paeter's geek week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:59 Guerilla Collective Reactions...
Jun 19, 2020
Reactions to the PS5 Future Of Gaming event, IGN's Summer Of Gaming Expo and The Escapist Indie Showcase. Then the guys from the Retro-Rewind Podcast join Paeter for a fun "back of the box" retro-fantasy movie quiz! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions/comments/feedback and Paeter's geek week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:06 IGN Summer Of Gaming Expo Day 1 Reactions 00:14:27 PS5 The Future Of Gaming Show Reactions 00:27:50 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:37:34 Weekly Waistline ...
Jun 12, 2020
Reactions to the Wholesome Games digital event, what the Bible teaches that can help Christian Geeks navigate an angry internet, and free movie and tabletop game recommendations as we launch The Summer Of Free 2020! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions/comments/feedback and Paeter's geek week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:31 Whole Games Direct Reactions 00:15:52 Free Movies & Spaceship Board Games (American Hero, Turbo Kid, Akira, Deep Space D-6, Space Dogfight) 00:32:14 CGC...
Jun 06, 2020
A review of the Amazon Prime original movie "The Vast Of Night" and some thoughts on praying for big things as we finish our study in the book of James. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions/comments/feedback and Paeter's geek week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:48 The Vast Of Night Review 00:15:30 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:29:05 Weekly Waistline 00:35:23 Praying For Big Things (James Bible Study, Conclusion) 00:50:32 Listener/Viewer Messages (Justice League Snyder Cut &...
May 29, 2020
A review of the TV series premiere for Snowpiercer, a review of the season 2 premiere of Amazon Prime's "Homecoming", A review of the saga-ending DC animated movie "Justice League Dark: Apokolips War, and reactions to the news that we will indeed be getting a Zack Snyder director's cut for the Justice League movie. Also, some thoughts about allowing God and people into our suffering, as we continue looking at the book of James. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions/comments/feedback...
May 22, 2020
ON THIS EPISODE: A look back at the monumental DC Comics story "Reign Of The Supermen", reactions to the PS5 Unreal Engine 5 Demo, and some thoughts from the Bible to help you continue navigating covid-19 quarantine. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions/comments/feedback and Paeter's geek week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:32 Reign Of The Supermen Retrospective (ESSENTIAL ISSUES) 00:37:53 PS5/Unreal Engine 5 Tech Demo Reactions 00:50:26 CGC & Christian Geek News 01:02:10 Wee...
May 15, 2020
A review of Guns Akimbo, some thoughts about finding God in Fantasy stories, reactions to the Inside Xbox Series X Gameplay event, and some thoughts and games to consider if you're feeling in need of hope. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions/comments/feedback and Paeter's geek week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:40 Guns Akimbo Review 00:12:30 Finding God In Fantasy Fiction 00:21:29 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:34:08 Weekly Waistline 00:38:05 Inside Xbox Series X Gameplay Eve...
May 08, 2020
