(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A DC-Focused week including: A review of the series finale of Superman & Lois combined with a review of the series as a whole, a review of the series premiere for the animated series Creature Commando's, which marks the beginning of director James Gunn's DCU. We also begin a seasonal series of Christmas devotionals, starting with some thoughts about our deep desires for significance by reflecting on scripture and, surprisingly, the lyrics of The Little Drummer Boy. AND MU...
Dec 06, 2024
(TIME STAMPS BELOW) Paeter's picks for the Top 5 Christmasy Video Games and some thoughts about how forgiveness can make our (Holiday) social situations WAY better! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:59 Top 5 Christmasy Video Games 00:15:24 CGC & Christian Geek News (Easy/Inexpensive Christmas Gifts From SBP!) 00:20:14 How Forgiving Brings Us & Others Life & Peace (Philemon Geek Bible Study) 00:35:52 Listener/Viewer Feedback, Topics & Questions(Can James Gunn's Superman Movie RE...
Nov 29, 2024
(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the first episode of Dune: Prophecy and reactions after finally watching Deadpool & Wolverine! PLUS, some thoughts from Psalm 138 about being thankful to God and why it's good for us in difficult circumstances! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:04:18 Dune: Prophecy Ep 1 Review 00:13:52 CGC & Christian Geek News (Warsafe) 00:21:13 Deadpool & Wolverine Review 00:39:16 Thanking God In Difficult Circumstances (Reflections From Psalm 138) 00:59:50 Listener/V...
Nov 22, 2024
(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the movie Heretic and reactions to the Netflix Docu-series "Investigation Alien" and whether or not Christians should be concerned! And in a RARE exception to reviewing and reacting to geek-genre content, Paeter reacts to the Matt Walsh movies "What Is A Woman" and "Am I Racist?", with some general thoughts about what they get right as well as how they, and politically conservative youtubers, might dangerously lead Christians in the wrong direction. AND MUCH MORE!...
Nov 15, 2024
(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review for the video gaming documentary The Remarkable Life Of Ibelin, thoughts and reactions for the first five hours of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and some truth in Philemon that can help remove anger, stress and a lack of forgiveness from our hearts. AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:05:17 The Remarkable Life Of Ibelin Review 00:17:37 CGC & Christian Geek News (Finding Fantasy Reads) 00:29:43 Dragon Age: The Veilguard (First Impressions Review) 00:49:04 Freedom In Ret...
Nov 08, 2024
(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review for The Beast Within on Hulu, and first impressions of the "moral dilemmas" of Slay The Princess: The Pristine Cut on Xbox Series X. ALSO, Paeter answers a listener's question, explaining why he believes in "Free Grace Theology" and why its valuable for ALL Christian geeks to believe! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:54 Slay The Princess: The Pristine Cut, First Impressions Review 00:21:55 CGC & Christian Geek News (The Time Door by Shannon McDermott, Paeter &...
Nov 01, 2024
(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review for Hellboy: The Crooked Man and a Non-Review of Wayfinder on the PS5. ALSO, a look at blood and gore in entertainment from a biblical perspective, given that there are some pretty bloody parts in the Bible! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:01 Hellboy: The Crooked Man Review 00:14:26 CGC & Christian Geek News (Game Save For St. Jude's Update, Locket’s Revenge by L. E. Richmond) 00:26:30 Wayfinder Reactions (Phoned-In Non-Review) 00:49:35 Blood, Gore & The ...
Oct 25, 2024
(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the horror movie Daddy's Head, reactions to the first episode of Tomb Raider: The Legend Of Lara Croft, and a list of Paeter's Top 5 Non-Scary Horror video games! Also, some thoughts about how we can make forgiving others easier, meaningful, freeing and fulfilling as we continue our Geek Bible Study of Philemon. AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:05:23 Daddy's Head Review 00:17:22 CGC & Christian Geek News (Game Save For St. Judes Update: TIME SENSITIVE! Fathom ...
Oct 18, 2024
(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the Season 4 premiere of Superman & Lois, a review of A Quiet Place: Day One. PLUS, as we are in the thick of Halloween season, I thought a REAL, Bible-based look at death would be valuable. So first I'm including an encore presentatin of some biblical thoughts I shared about Death, the Horror genre and the Bible. Then afterward, I am sharing a special interview exploring the hard reality of death and grieving, and how genuine Joy can still be found in Jesus a...
Oct 11, 2024
(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the movie Salem's Lot, thoughts and reactions after completing Starfield's "Shattered Space" DLC, and how love makes us MORE effective when correcting others as we continue our Geek Bible Study of Philemon! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:08 Salem's Lot Review 00:11:53 CGC & Christian Geek News (Illuminati by Chawna Schroeder) 00:21:32 Starfield: Shattered Space 00:36:45 Love's Effectiveness As We Correct Others (Philemon Geek Bible Study) 00:46:28 Listene...
Oct 04, 2024
(TIME STAMPS BELOW) An interview with Christian developers Steven & Michael Stagliano of Story Games about their ambitious transmedia gaming & fiction project: The Forgotten King! Also, an inspiring biblical vision for genuinely loving those we correct as we continue our study of Philemon! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:04:03 Story Games/Forgotten King Interview 00:48:45 CGC & Christian Geek News (Realm Maker Winter Creativity Summit, Paeter Narrates "A Midwinter Theft" On Finding ...
Sep 27, 2024
(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review for the series premiere of The Penguin and a look at how we should handle correcting Christians online as we begin our Geek Bible study of Philemon! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:58 The Penguin Premiere Review 00:13:18 CGC & Christian Geek News (STILL TIME To Join The Game save '24 Team!, Emberhold by Rachelle Nelson, The Immortal Abyss by Katherine Briggs) 00:25:22 Philemon Intro & Correcting Christians Online! (Philemon Geek Bible Study) 00:43:34 List...
Sep 20, 2024
(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the Netflix movie Uglies, and some thoughts in our Proverbs study about how God's promise to repay sins is both a warning and a comfort! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:16 Uglies Review 00:12:18 CGC & Christian Geek News (The Burning Tree by Helen Dent) 00:22:05 God's promise to repay sins: a warning AND a comfort!(Proverbs Geek Bible Study) 00:29:29 Listener Questions/Feedback (Is it okay to listen to music promoting evil ideas?, reactions to the PS5 Pro ...
Sep 14, 2024
(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice and some thoughts in our Proverbs study about the vibrance of TRULY living "righteously"! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:05:44 Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice Review 00:16:26 CGC & Christian Geek News (Salt in the Seas by Karyne Norton, Blood of the Stars FREE audiobook, The Light That Burns short fantasy narrated by Paeter Frandsen, Above the Circle of Earth by E. Stephen Burnett) 00:28:44 The vibrance of TRULY living "righteously"! (Prove...
Sep 06, 2024
(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of The Deliverance (a "must watch" horror movie for Christians?) and some thoughts and reactions after playing some of the Castlevania Dominus Collection that released this week, as well as reactions to the series premieres of Kaos & Terminator Zero on Netflix! Also, some thoughts in our Proverbs study about how our relationships affect our finances and how the quest for financial security only breeds INsecurity! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:52 The Deliver...
Aug 30, 2024
(TIME STAMPS BELOW) Why I STILL LOVE No Man's Sky as of the 2024 "Worlds, Part 1" Update, and some thoughts about why Psalm 64 is great to read and pray through when you're being attacked online! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:18 Why I STILL LOVE No Man's Sky In 2024! 00:24:21 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:29:06 Psalm 64 On Being Attacked Online (Geek Bible Study) Paeter's Geek Week 00:45:41 VIDEO GAMES- Xbox Games Coming To PS5, Dragon Age 2, Dragon Age Inquisition, 01:18:03 On The Next...
Aug 23, 2024
(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of Alien: Romulus, and a look at the idea of receiving wealth as a result of being generous in our continuing study of Proverbs. (And nope, this ain't the prosperity/"health and wealth" gospel we're talking about!) AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:14 Alien: Romulus Review 00:18:53 CGC & Christian Geek News (Paeter & Karyne's audiobook production of her novel "Blood Of The Stars" is available now!, The Unraveling of Emlyn Dulaine by Lindsay A. Franklin, Tru...
Aug 16, 2024
(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the Borderlands movie, and some thoughts on why physical attractiveness is wasted on some people as we continue our study of Proverbs. AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:34 Borderlands Movie Review 00:17:22 CGC & Christian Geek News (Christian Geek Fiction Contest Submissions Open, Winter’s Maiden by Morgan L. Busse) 00:26:48 Why Its A "Waste" That Some People Are Good-looking (Proverbs Geek Bible Study) 00:35:56 Listener Questions/Feedback (Paeter Is Discour...
Aug 09, 2024
(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the DC animated series premiere of Batman: The Caped Crusader, and a review of the mammoth-length director's cuts for Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon, parts 1 & 2! Also, some brief thoughts about Darkest Dungeon 2 on console and why it's not for me... yet, and some REALLY good reasons to obey even if we already know for sure we are going to heaven! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:56 Batman: Caped Crusader Premiere Review 00:17:10 CGC & Christian Geek News (Se...
Aug 03, 2024
(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the DC animated movie Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths Part Three, and a look at how God gives us room with him to pray raw, authentic and even sinful prayers as we seek rescue and relief from him. AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Our vacation was near the Trump shooting! (responding to fear in the news) 00:14:14 Intro 00:16:53 Justice League: Crisis On Infinite Earths Part Three Review 00:41:56 CGC & Christian Geek News (The Nightmare Virus by Nadine Brandes,...
Jul 26, 2024
(TIME STAMPS BELOW) Paeter's Picks for the top 5 games that are STILL not compatible on modern consoles, a biblical exploration of how exactly truth genuinely sets us free from stress and other burdens, and Paeter's current picks for handheld console games as he prepares to go on vacation! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:46 Top 5 Games Not Compatible On Modern Consoles 00:28:09 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:35:54 How Truth Sets Us Free From Stress & Burden (Geek Bible Study) 01:01:05 Paeter's Handhe...
Jul 19, 2024
(TIME STAMPS BELOW) Paeter's list of Top 10 All-Time Favorite Video Games and a biblical exploration of using entertainment to escape after a tough day (and why its problematic and unhelpful). AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:03:52 Top 10 All-Time Favorite Video Games 00:39:10 CGC & Christian Geek News 00:43:52 The Problem With "Escaping" To Entertainment (Geek Bible Study) 01:03:16 Listener Questions/Feedback (Racially charged reactions to Paeter's Supacell review, Should eternal rewards mo...
Jul 12, 2024
(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review for the Netflix series premiere of "Supacell" and some thoughts about the deceptiveness of hype and our buying impulses as we continue our Geek Bible Study of Proverbs! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:26 Supacell Premiere Review 00:14:05 CGC & Christian Geek News (Skyrim/Elderast Series Finale, CGC Plays Channel Update) 00:21:29 Harm In Hype & Impulse Buying (Proverbs Geek Bible Study) 00:30:52 Listener Questions/Feedback (How Would Paeter Feel having Sat...
Jul 05, 2024
(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and first impressions of Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance on Xbox Series X. Plus, a look at Psalm 103 and the encouragement and tools it has to offer for geeks who are not in the mood to pray or worship! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:48 Ghostbusters Frozen Empire Review 00:17:42 CGC & Christian Geek News (Finding Fantasy Reads Awards) 00:22:57 Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance (First Impressions Review) 00:43:34 When You're Not I...
Jun 28, 2024
(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the horror video game "Still Wakes The Deep" and a "phoned-in" review of the movie "Boy Kills World", along with some thoughts from reflecting on Proverbs about how our "boldness" for Christ online may actually be us running people over, and how we can be EFFECTIVE instead of merely heard! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:51 Still Wakes The Deep Xbox Series X Review 00:16:44 CGC & Christian Geek News (Breath of Bones by Tricia Goyer and Nathan Goyer) 00:24:...
Jun 21, 2024
A review of the Brazilian sci-fi movie "Bionic", reactions to the games that most stood out to Paeter from the Xbox Summer Showcase this week, and some thoughts about avoiding troubles through wise counsel, as well as a perspective on our money as we continue our Geek Bible study of Proverbs! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:08 Bionic Review 00:13:10 CGC & Christian Geek News (Memoria by J.J. Fischer) 00:18:36 Xbox Summer Showcase Reactions 01:17:45 Avoid Trouble Thru Wise Counsel & I...
Jun 14, 2024
(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the much talked about "Godzilla Minus One", reactions to the first two episodes of Star Wars: The Acolyte and a spotlight on LivingOut.org , a Christian resource that helps people and churches understand and talk about same-sex attraction and LGBTQ+ issues from a compassionate and uncompromisingly biblical perspective. AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:05:45 Godzilla Minus One Review 00:21:06 CGC & Christian Geek News (Riven Remake Release Date, The Shadow With...
Jun 08, 2024
(TIME STAMPS BELOW) Full reviews for My Top 5 Hidden Gem Movies! And in a Q&A I answer questions about video games in heaven and dating non-Christians! And for fans of the Spirit Blade audio drama trilogy, after the credits of this episode is the second in a series of interviews about the trilogy. This time my son, Asher, asks me questions about the making of Spirit Blade: Dark Ritual! In this special "Paeter's On Vacation Episode", we take a break from the normal format but still cover a lo...
May 31, 2024
A MONSTER of a show in which Paeter attempts to provide first impression reviews for TWO video games(System Shock & Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord Remaster) and review TWO movies (Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga & Netflix's Atlas)! ALSO, Paeter's Q&A responses to questions about discovering our gifts and advice for starting online ministry! AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:05:35 Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Review 00:22:15 CGC & Christian Geek News (Lady of Basilikas by Ronie K...
May 24, 2024
A review of the season 2 premiere for Outer Range on Amazon Prime Video, and a surprising relationship between our intellect and how we treat other people, along with the link between love and keeping a secret, as we continue our study of Proverbs. AND MUCH MORE! 00:00:30 Intro 00:02:45 Outer Range Season 2 Premiere Review 00:19:26 CGC & Christian Geek News (Lethal Kings, the second book in the Fae Dynasty series by Victoria McCombs) 00:32:13 Valuing People "Intelligently" & Loving With ...
May 17, 2024
