ON THIS EPISODE: Leveraging years of his published content, Paeter tackles a gauntlet of controversial topics that are common for Christian Geeks to face, including: Is Fiction Entertainment Sinful By Nature? Are "Bad" Words Really Bad? What's Wrong With Sex & Nudity In Entertainment And Why It Should Bother Us Is It Wrong To Enjoy Scary, Gory, Horror Movies & Entertainment? Is It Wrong To Play As An Evil Character, & Is "Sinning" In A Game Sinning For Real? Is It Wrong To Enjoy Sorc...
Jun 25, 2021
Reactions to news from E3 2021, including Bethesda/Microsoft, Nintendo, The PC Gaming Show & tons of Indie Games! Also, some thoughts on how we as Christian Geeks can better respond to the game industry's increasing push for diversity. Then, Paeter presents his picks for the best games and hidden gems of E3 2021. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:48 Xbox/Bethesda E3 2021 Event Reactions 00:31:27 Square Enix E3...
Jun 18, 2021
Reviews of the Disney Plus Premiere for Loki, the Netflix movie Awake, and the Paramount+ movie Infinite, as well as reactions to Pre-E3 gaming related news events. Paeter also shares some thoughts on the "Snow White/Prince Charming Consent" controversy from our friends at Lorehaven Magazine. And a look at how God's promises for our future give us endurance for today, and how we can help each other experience more of that hopeful and enduring life, as we continue our study of Philippians! PLUS, ...
Jun 12, 2021
Reactions to the worldview and philosophy presented in the first 5 hours of the video game "Bio-Mutant", a review for the premiere of the Netflix series "Sweet Tooth", Paeter's predictions and wishlist for the video game announcements of E3 2021, and more free geek movies, TV and video games in our Summer Of Free celebration! Then, some thoughts on mentors and our feelings about non-Christians as we continue our Geek Bible Study of Philippians! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions,...
Jun 04, 2021
A spoiler-filled conversation with Patrons, sharing what we liked and disliked about Zack Snyder's Justice League! (Contains spoilers for Wonder Woman 1984. See Time Stamps to skip.) TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:04:32 Jared Leto's Joker, 00:10:52 Deadlines Death & Heaven, 00:15:10 Creating As A Servant, 00:17:54 Zack Snyder's Justice League Chat Begins("Martha" & Lois & THAT Character), 00:27:07 The Flash's Big Speed Moment (& Superman 2 The Donner Cut), 00:29:44 Problems With Sn...
May 28, 2021
A review of the Zack Snyder Netflix movie "Army Of The Dead", reactions to the early hours of Mass Effect Legendary Edition and its worldview leanings, and some thoughts about how much geeks should or shouldn't prioritize finer points of doctrine as we continue studying Philippians. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:53 Army Of The Dead Review 00:14:48 Mass Effect Legendary Edition Review 00:37:27 CGC & Christi...
May 21, 2021
A review of the French sci-fi thriller "Oxygen", and we kick of The Summer Of Free 2021 with two great sci-fi movies, a sci-fi space saga and a celebrated free fantasy RPG on consoles! Then, some thoughts on what Geeks need to throw away in order to experience our new life of freedom in Christ, as we continue our Geek Bible Study of Philippians! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:43 Oxygen Review 00:12:05 Summer Of...
May 14, 2021
ON THIS EPISODE: A review of the season 2 premiere for Mythic Quest, a review of the series premiere for Jupiter's Legacy, and four mini-reviews of Christian geek novels from Lorehaven.com. Then, we look at a verse in Philippians that might cause geeks some insecurity if misunderstood. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:37 Mythic Quest Season 2 Premiere (& Season 1) Reactions 00:28:02 Jupiter's Legacy Episode 1...
May 07, 2021
A review for Things Heard & Seen, and a retrospective look at the major Green Lantern comic book event story, "Emerald Twilight"! Then, some thoughts about self-sacrifice and setting aside geeky comforts 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 00:01:32 Things Heard & Seen Review 00:11:57 Green Lantern: Emerald Twilight Retrospective Review (Essential Issues) 00:41:39 CGC & ...
Apr 30, 2021
A review for the Mortal Kombat reboot movie and the premiere of Shadow And Bone on Netflix. Then, some thoughts about how Geeks can have a far better life if they are "found in Christ", as we continue stdying Philippians. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:33 Stowaway Review 00:11:16 Shadow And Bone Review 00:34:14 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:53:51 Mortal Kombat 2021 Movie Review 01:05:20 A Better Geek Life Wh...
Apr 24, 2021
ON THIS EPISODE: A review for the premiere of The Nevers on HBO Max and some thoughts from Lorehaven.com about how fantasy stories can help us be brave. Then, a look at how Geeks can enslave themselves to the pursuit of status & identity as we continue studying the book of Philippians. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:41 The Nevers Episode 1 Review 00:12:11 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:23:36 How Reading F...
Apr 16, 2021
Reviews for the premiere of Amazon Prime's "Them" and the Netflix movie "Thunder Force", then some thoughts about the tendency and danger of adding rules to scripture as we continue studying Philippians! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:28 Them Episode 1 Review 00:13:42 Thunder Force Review 00:22:50 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:30:48 The tendency & danger of adding rules to scripture (Philippians Bible St...
Apr 09, 2021
A review of Godzilla Vs Kong, and a retrospective reaction to DC's 1st year of the "New 52" Era. Then some thoughts about a "next step" for geeks who are already regularly attending and serving in a local church 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 00:04:17 Godzilla Vs Kong Review 00:15:11 DC's "New 52" 1st Year Review 01:06:00 CGC & Christian Geek News 01:20:22 A "Next Step" Fo...
Apr 01, 2021
Reviews of the premiere episodes for DOTA: Dragon's Blood(Netflix), The Irregulars(Netflix) and Invincible(Amazon Prime), and some thoughts about serving in church or other ministries as a Geek 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 00:01:29 DOTA: Dragon's Blood Review 00:15:46 The Irregulars Episode 1 Review 00:26:35 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:45:27 Invincible Episode 1, 2 &...
Mar 26, 2021
Review and reactions for Justice League, The Snyder Cut, a review of the premiere for Falcon And The Winter Soldier, and some thoughts about how geeks can live "In Christ" and also be a source of life to those they learn from, as we continue studying the book of Philippians! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:21 Zack Snyder's Justice League (Spoiler-Free) Review 00:42:30 Falcon And The Winter Soldier Episode 1 Revi...
Mar 19, 2021
7 +1 Movie Reviews as we wrap up our second annual March Movie Madness week! Movie reviews include: Chaos Walking, Boss Level, The Titan, The Devil Below, The Yin-Yang Master: Dream Of Eternity, Monster Camp, Cosmic Sin & Justice League Dark! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:48 Chaos Walking Review 00:20:11 Boss Level Review 00:31:38 The Titan Review 00:41:31 The Devil Below Review 00:49:47 The Yin-Yang Maste...
Mar 12, 2021
Fresh off his (1st annual?) Solo Tabletop Game-fest, Paeter lists his top 5 solo tabletop games! Then, a collection of key CGC content of the past related to Paeter's (at times controversial) belief in the Free Grace doctrine of salvation. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:29 Top 5 Solo Tabletop Board Games & Card Games 00:34:39 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:38:50 The Doctrine Of Free Grace (Bible Study) 02...
Mar 05, 2021
A review of the pilot for Superman And Lois on the CW, and a look back at a pivotal story of Wally West's time as The Flash in "The Return Of Barry Allen". Then, how geeks can experience genuine joy and hope in the middle of life's worst situations, as we continue studying the book of Philippians. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:02 Superman And Lois CW Pilot Premiere Review 00:25:10 CGC & Christian Geek News...
Feb 26, 2021
A review of the movie Archenemy, Paeter's picks for The Best Movies (You Missed) In 2020, and a review of the Netflix Series premiere for Tribes Of Europa! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:25 Archenemy Review 00:10:29 Best* Geek Movies (You Missed) In 2020 00:32:56 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:46:25 Tribes Of Europa Netflix Premiere Review 00:59:39 Listener/Viewer Messages (Wonder Woman 1984, Movie Ratings &a...
Feb 20, 2021
Some thoughts on the "Girls With Swords" trope in fiction from Lorehaven.com, and Paeter's picks for "Best Geek Movies About Love", with an added focus on stories about familial love, friendship love and the Agape love modeled by Jesus. Then a look at the Biblical concept of love described in 1st Corinthians 13 as we consider who we can love and how we can love them better! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:45 Gee...
Feb 11, 2021
A review of the indie space shoot'em up Habroxia 2, and reviews of the movies Spell, Breach, Shadow In The Cloud, Parallel & Bliss! (Yes FIVE movie reviews, and it's not even March Movie Madness Week yet!) Then some thoughts about potential self-created barriers to geeks experiencing unity with other Christians as we continue our Bible Study of Philippians. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:29 Spell Movie Revi...
Feb 05, 2021
Reviews of The Midnight Sky, Batman: Soul Of The Dragon & Monsters Of Man, as well as tons of Christian Geek Novel previews and some thoughts on why superhero stories are a valuable form of fiction. Then later in the show, Paeter unloads his excitement over being a full-on DC Comics fan again after 8 years away. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:44 Why My Speech Sounds Different Now 00:04:38 The Midnight Sky R...
Jan 29, 2021
A review of the DC Universe Infinite digital comics subscription service, Paeter's picks for best new and old games of 2020, and 3 important questions to consider before we post our opinions on social media. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:40 DC Universe Infinite Review 00:32:36 Best* New & Old Games Of 2020 01:00:49 CGC & Christian Geek News 01:12:44 3 Questions To Ask Before Posting On Social Media 01:...
Jan 22, 2021
Reviews of Skylines, Outside The Wire and the WandaVision premiere, as well as a look at what Jesus' 2nd coming means for underappreciated geeks as we continue studying the book of Philippians! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:01:46 Skylines Review 00:19:54 WandaVision Premiere Review 00:33:27 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:40:33 Outside The Wire Review 00:48:46 Jesus' Return & Underappreciated Geeks (Philippi...
Jan 16, 2021
Reviews of Wonder Woman 1984 and Love And Monsters, and what Jesus' humility means for Geeks as we return to our study of the book of Philippians! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:07:13 Wonder Woman 1984 Review 00:30:09 Love And Monsters Review 00:40:55 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:52:36 Jesus' Humility & Christian Geeks (Philippians Bible Study) 01:03:40 Listener/Viewer Messages (Raised By Wolves, Taekwondo...
Jan 07, 2021
A different kind of episode, featuring an audio chat christmas hangout with patrons! A fun chat about all kinds of Christmas stuff! Beverages, special meals, movies and fun traditions! And all while Paeter played some "Christmas" video games!
Dec 23, 2020
An episode that became so big it had to be split in half! See timestamps for details on both parts A & B! First impression of Cyberpunk 2077 including info about its nudity filter and worldview. Reviews of the Monster Hunter movie and Tenet. Reactions to the series premiere of The Stand, and the struggle of feeling "Peace On Earth" at Christmas time. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS A 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:24 Cyberpunk 2077 00:28:...
Dec 19, 2020
An episode that became so big it had to be split in half! See timestamps for details on both parts A & B! First impression of Cyberpunk 2077 including info about its nudity filter and worldview. Reviews of the Monster Hunter movie and Tenet. Reactions to the series premiere of The Stand, and the struggle of feeling "Peace On Earth" at Christmas time. PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS A 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:24 Cyberpunk 2077 00:28:...
Dec 19, 2020
Remembering some of his time as a worship pastor as Paeter continues his Bookshelf Tour, and why The Little Drummer Boy may be a valuable Christmas song for geeks! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 Intro 00:09:18 How Paeter Quit Pastoring & Started Online Ministry (Bookshelf Tour) 00:38:54 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:53:39 Geeks & The Little Drummer Boy 01:11:26 Listener/Viewer Messages (Horror Movies & How N...
Dec 11, 2020
Reactions to the video games Spider-man: Miles Morales & Morbid: The Seven Acolytes, some thoughts from Speculative Faith on why Christmas and Fantasy novels go hand in hand, what relationships in the church should look like according to the book of Philippians, and a Spirit Blade Productions Christmas tradition returns as Paeter shares his updated rendition of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel"! PLUS, more assorted topics based on your questions, feedback and Paeter's Geek Week! TIMESTAMPS 00:00:30 ...
Dec 04, 2020
