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Christian Nerds Unite Podcast

Ricky Popewww.spreaker.com
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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Episodes

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 transitioning into ministry, Murray founded Embrace the Truth, aiming to showcase the gospel's credibility to seekers and skeptics alike through engaging dialogues, university talks, and open forums. Our dis...

Apr 04, 202453 minSeason 4Ep. 8

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 member podcasts release Monday through Friday! Follow @ChristianNerdHQ on all the social networks! Monday: Christian Nerds Unite Podcast Tuesday: Tatooine Sons: A Pop Culture Podcast Wednesday: Fangirling ...

Feb 27, 202445 minSeason 4Ep. 7

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 podcasts release Monday through Friday! Follow @ChristianNerdHQ on all the social networks! Monday: Christian Nerds Unite Podcast Tuesday: Tatooine Sons: A Pop Culture Podcast Wednesday: Fangirling Over Jes...

Jan 29, 202441 min

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 Hope: Book Two The Rhise of Truth: Book Three Follow Max: Website Facebook Check out the Christian Nerd HQ Podcast Network ! Episodes from member podcasts release Monday through Friday! Follow @ChristianNerd...

Jan 15, 202437 minSeason 4Ep. 5

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 Graphic Novel The Sword of Eden Follow Al Nickerson: Instagram Facebook Website Check out the Christian Nerd HQ Podcast Network ! Episodes from member podcasts release Monday through Friday! Follow @Christi...

Jan 02, 202446 minSeason 4Ep. 4

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 Get Jeff Book "Are We There Yet" Facebook The video version of our podcast can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDPemMBnO01ShGggVEw2STA?sub_confirmation=1 My Microphone - Electro-Voice RE2...

Dec 08, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 4Ep. 3

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 celebrityevangelist.org Facebook Instagram Check out the Christian Nerd HQ Podcast Network ! Episodes from member podcasts release Monday through Friday! Follow @ChristianNerdHQ on all the social networks! Monday: Chr...

Nov 27, 202344 minSeason 4Ep. 2

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 celebrityevangelist.org Facebook Instagram Check out the Christian Nerd HQ Podcast Network ! Episodes from member podcasts release Monday through Friday! Follow @ChristianNerdHQ on all the social networ...

Nov 21, 202341 minSeason 4Ep. 1

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. Buy Cruel Logic Learn More About Brian Godawa Check out the Christian Nerd HQ Podcast Network ! Episodes from member podcasts release Monday through Friday! Follow @ChristianNerdHQ on all the social netw...

Nov 07, 202355 minSeason 3Ep. 47

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 Check out the Christian Nerd HQ Podcast Network ! Episodes from member podcasts release Monday through Friday! Follow @ChristianNerdHQ on all the social networks! Monday: Christian Nerds Unite Podcast Tuesda...

Oct 31, 202356 minSeason 3Ep. 46

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 comic A Plus scripture and nerdy news. Follow Cal Jameson X (Formerly Twitter) Instagram Breaking Rad Check out the Christian Nerd HQ Podcast Network ! Episodes from member podcasts release Monday throu...

Oct 25, 202355 minSeason 3Ep. 45

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 Nerd HQ Podcast Network ! Episodes from member podcasts release Monday through Friday! Follow @ChristianNerdHQ on all the social networks! Monday: Christian Nerds Unite Podcast Tuesday: Tatooine Sons: A Pop...

Oct 16, 202339 minSeason 3Ep. 44

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 nerdy news. Follow the project: Facebook Instagram Watch the Trailer Show Interest In The Project Check out the Christian Nerd HQ Podcast Network ! Episodes from member podcasts release Monday through Frid...

Oct 09, 202344 minSeason 3Ep. 43

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 project: Facebook Instagram Watch the Trailer Show Interest In The Project Check out the Christian Nerd HQ Podcast Network ! Episodes from member podcasts release Monday through Friday! Follow @ChristianNerdHQ ...

Oct 02, 202348 minSeason 3Ep. 42

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 on your favorite podcast app. Follow the Movie: Website What Rhymes with Reason Instagram Kyle's Stop Motion Work Check out the Christian Nerd HQ Podcast Network ! Episodes from member podcasts release Mo...

Sep 27, 202348 minSeason 3Ep. 41

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 and nerdy news. BenAvery.com Follow Ben Avery on Facebook Follow Ben on Instagram Listen to the Strangers and Aliens Podcast Get the Ghosts of the Future Book Check out the Christian Nerd HQ Podcast Ne...

Sep 18, 202338 minSeason 3Ep. 40

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 writing comic books and moving from Secular to Christian comics. Plus scripture and nerdy news. BenAvery.com Follow Ben Avery on Facebook Follow Ben on Instagram Listen to the Strangers and Aliens Podcast ...

Sep 11, 202339 minSeason 3Ep. 39

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 out the Christian Nerd HQ Podcast Network ! Episodes from member podcasts release Monday through Friday! Follow @ChristianNerdHQ on all the social networks! Monday: Christian Nerds Unite Podcast Tuesday...

Sep 04, 202351 minSeason 3Ep. 38

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 scripture and nerdy news. Silverline Comics Kickstarter Silverline Comics Check out the Christian Nerd HQ Podcast Network ! Episodes from member podcasts release Monday through Friday! Follow @ChristianNerdH...

Aug 28, 202348 minSeason 3Ep. 37

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 Christian Nerd HQ Podcast Network ! Episodes from member podcasts release Monday through Friday! Follow @ChristianNerdHQ on all the social networks! Monday: Christian Nerds Unite Podcast Tuesday: Tatooin...

Aug 21, 202344 min

How Can You Be A Real Superhero?

Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, I am joined by Stephen Fluharty "The Batman of Oklahoma" and we talk about cosplay and making people smile. Plus scripture and nerdy news. Follow Stephen and The Batman of Oklahoma Follow Real Okie Superheroes Check out the Christian Nerd HQ Podcast Network ! Episodes from member podcasts release Monday through Friday! Follow @ChristianNerdHQ on all the social networks! Monday: Christian Nerds Unite Podcast Tuesday: Tat...

Aug 14, 202333 minSeason 3Ep. 35

Is Lucas Pinckard A Skrull? A Secret Invasion Review

Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, I am joined by Lucas Pinckard of the Reverend and the Repropate podcast as we give our reviews of Marvel’s Secret Invasion. Plus scripture and nerdy news. Check out Lucas Pinckard on the Reverend and the Reprobate podcast Purchase or Preorder the Marvel Multivers Roleplaying game books CORE RULEBOOK THE CATACLYSM OF KANG X-MEN EXPANSION Check out the Christian Nerd HQ Podcast Network ! Episodes from member podcasts rele...

Aug 08, 20231 hr 11 minSeason 3Ep. 34

Is CS Lewis’ Space Trilogy An Allegory?

Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, we continue our conversation with Christiana Hale author of Deeper Heaven: A Reader's Guide to C. S. Lewis's Ransom Trilogy sometimes referred to as the Space Trilogy. We discuss lots of ideas that the book series deals with including medieval cosmoloty and faith. (Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, That Hideous Strength) Get Christiana's Book Deeper Heaven Get The Ransom Trilogy Follow Christiana on social Media Fac...

Jul 31, 202346 minSeason 3Ep. 33

Why Should You Read CS Lewis’ Space Trilogy?

Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, I talk with Christiana Hale author of Deeper Heaven: A Reader's Guide to C. S. Lewis's Ransom Trilogy sometimes referred to as the Space Trilogy. We discuss lots of ideas that the book series deals with including medieval cosmoloty and faith. (Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, That Hideous Strength) Get Christiana's Book Deeper Heaven Get The Ransom Trilogy Follow Christiana on social Media Facebook Instagram Check ...

Jul 24, 202345 minSeason 3Ep. 32

Should Churches Play Roleplaying Games?

Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, I talk with Mike Perna of InnRoads Ministries and the Bard & Bible podcast . Mike shares how churches can get involved with tabletop gaming in order to share the gospel and build community. History of Roleplaying Games: Designers & Dragons 70s Designers & Dragons 80s Designers & Dragons 90s Designers & Dragons 00s Start Playing:Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set Check out the Christian Nerd HQ Podcas...

Jul 17, 20231 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 31

Who Created The Loud House?

Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, I talk with Chris Savino Animation writer and Director for the past 25 years and Creator of The Loud House on Nickelodeon. We talk about his rise to fame in the animation industry and finding God after losing it all. Plus scripture and nerdy news. Check out some of Chris' recent work: Chris Savino Website His Book Coal: A Cautionary Christmas Tale Check out the Christian Nerd HQ Podcast Network ! Episodes from member po...

Jul 10, 20231 hr 14 minSeason 3Ep. 30

Do Kids Need Christian Video Games?

Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, I talk with Brent Dusing the CEO & Founder of TruPlay a faith based entertainment platform focused on games and digital comics. Plus scripture and nerdy news. Follow TruPlay Truplay Website Truplay Facebook Check out the Christian Nerd HQ Podcast Network ! Episodes from member podcasts release Monday through Friday! Follow @ChristianNerdHQ on all the social networks! Monday: Christian Nerds Unite Podcast Tuesday: Ta...

Jul 03, 202341 min

Can A Video Game Present The Gospel?

Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here. This week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, I talk with Arve Solli, the game designer behind GateZero. A story rich adventure video game with time travel, first century Israel and the Gospel. Plus scripture and nerdy news. Follow GateZero: GateZero Website Support On KickStarter Check out the Christian Nerd HQ Podcast Network ! Episodes from member podcasts release Monday through Friday! Follow @ChristianNerdHQ on all the social networks! Monday: Christian Nerds Uni...

Jun 26, 202343 minSeason 3Ep. 28

Can Christianity and Comedy Mix?

Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here. This week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, I talk with June Colson, Christian and Clean Comedian, Co-Host of the Laugh Support podcast and winner of the 2020 Clean Comedy Challenge in Nashville TN. Plus scripture and nerdy news. Follow June: https://www.facebook.com/junecolsoncomedy https://www.instagram.com/junecolsoncomedy/ https://www.junecolson.com/ Check out the Christian Nerd HQ Podcast Network ! Episodes from member podcasts release Monday through Friday! Fo...

Jun 19, 202342 minSeason 3Ep. 27

Can You Choose What Is On A Streaming Service?

Hi Guys! Ricky Pope here and this week on the Christian Nerds Unite Podcast, I talk with Marcus Pittman and Jason Farley from Loor.TV. A new streaming platform aimed at Christian and Conservative young adult male viewers. Plus scripture and nerdy news. Subscribe or follow Loor.tv https://www.loor.tv/ https://www.facebook.com/WatchLoor/ https://twitter.com/watchloor Check out the Christian Nerd HQ Podcast Network ! Episodes from member podcasts release Monday through Friday! Follow @ChristianNerd...

Jun 12, 202348 minSeason 3Ep. 26
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