Nerd of Godcast
298 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsGeek out and give glory to God, this is where faith and fandom crossover. Tony T and his crew invite you to join them as they laugh, play games and bring gospel truth to the Gamestops and the comic shops. The Nerd of Godcast, where Christ culture and nerd culture come together for some sweet, sweet two player co-op.
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Episodes
Season Finale- All-Play Squid Game!
December 24, 2021 04:15 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBYou are not ready for the Cephalopod Sport (because legally we probably can't call it Squid Game!) We enter into a life-or-death game night where the fallen risk losing their spot on the show! Who will not be coming back in SEASON 7VEN? Let the games begin!
Looking Forward
December 14, 2021 04:04 - 1 hour - 81.3 MBWhat movies, games and shows are YOU looking forward to in the new year? This week the crew talks trash about Universal Studios, looks back in time 10 years, plays an online review game for fictional vacation spots, and talks about why looking forward is so much better than looking back.
Deep Cuts
November 23, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBThis week the Nerd of Godcast crew talk about the deep cuts, fandoms from way in the back of the toy box that you may have never heard of. Then we look at the least read book of the Bible. Can you guess which one it is? Plus, find out the winner of our Season 6 Best Thing Ever, Duo Edition!
TCNOG Crossover: The Eternals (and why Scott is wrong about it)
November 16, 2021 05:15 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBThe Christian Nerd of Godcast is back! Tony and Scotty Higa reawaken the sleeping Celestial that is "I See You MCU" and this time they talk, nay, argue about Marvel's The Eternals, objectivity and opinions.
Spoopy Season Special- THE RAVEN
October 26, 2021 19:55 - 5 minutes - 5.15 MBIn honor of the season the crew does a reading of Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven (with the help of a bell ringer with a short attention span)
Spoopy Season
October 26, 2021 04:30 - 1 hour - 75 MBThis week the crew is joined by Jessica "Terror" Manchester-Sadler as we talk about things that are spooky, scary and go bump in the night. What should a Christian's response be to fear? What protection does God offer us against things that go bump in the night? Give a listen!
Leaders Lead
October 19, 2021 04:15 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBThe crew returns with this inspiring conversation about leadership in life and in faith. From our favorite fictional leaders to the example we see in Christ, you'll be encouraged and inspired to see whats ahead and lead those behind.
What If... Lismari Was In Charge?
September 28, 2021 04:15 - 1 hour - 65.6 MBThis week we explore all the hypotheticals, alternate timelines and nexus moments of our lives and our walks with Jesus. With Special guest Lovely Lady Lismari
TCNOG Crossover: Vegas, Baby
September 06, 2021 12:17 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBThe Christian Nerd of Godcast is back! Tony T joins forces with Scott Higa, THE Christian Nerd and today they share about their time in Las Vegas and why it was so awesome to FINALLY meet each other in real life. In Jesus Time, Scott lovingly ambushes Tony with questions about the church he's planting.
The Megacon Report
August 24, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 86.5 MBThe crew shares stories about our outreach to Fan Expo's Megacon, as we shared the love of Jesus with all of the fans, nerds, geeks and cosplayers. THANK YOU to all our special sponsors Christian, Andrew, Christina, Howard, Becky, Kevin, Alexandria, Ryan and all of our Patreon family! Without you this couldn't have happened!
Ep. 150 Deleted Scene (2 Question Interview)
August 06, 2021 04:30 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBThis is our deleted 2QI for episode 150, Road to Megacon Q 1) What is your favorite Dessert? Q 2) What TV Show would you bring back with a modern day update?
Road to Megacon
August 03, 2021 04:01 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBOur crew talks about our upcoming outreach to the Megaconvention in Orlando. You can support our effort prayerfully and/or financially, visit www.NerdOfGodcast.com for more info.
Ad Wizards
July 20, 2021 04:04 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBThe crew talk about the best (and worst) commercials in the world, and examines the thology of marketing and advertising. We'll also play a Name That Commercial Jingle game and share a Bible study inspired by Don Draper from Mad Men.
Episode 149- AD Wizards (Trailer)
July 17, 2021 03:27 - 1 minute - 1.64 MBThe crew talks about clever and annoying ads, plus how we represent Jesus.
The Cringy Years (Middle School Camp)
July 06, 2021 04:01 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBIt's our annual YOUTH CAMP episode, and we're joined by Pastor/Mayor Rodney and Lindsey Cannon, Pastor Joel Spinks, and Pastor Lloyd Smith to talk about the awkward middle school years and share stories of some of our most cringe worthy moments. Warning: This episode is painful.
Even More Table Top Games (featuring Mike Perna)
June 22, 2021 09:30 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBTony T welcomes Mike Perna of Inn Roads Ministries to take a deep dive into some of the most amazing Table Top Games that you've probably never heard of!
Finding Jesus in Table Top Games (featuring CT)
June 15, 2021 04:15 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBHow do the games we play give us insight to God's character, blessing and will for our lives? Grab your dice and your decks and call dibs on what Monopoly piece you want to be, let's talk Catan, UNO, D&D and more. Featuring special guest the Nerd of God Kid, CT.
Episode 147 Trailer (Finding Jesus in Table Top Games)
June 14, 2021 23:00 - 1 minute - 1.51 MBA quick look at our podcast episode about the games we play and playing the game of life with Jesus (so He doesn't have to flip YOUR tables!) Available 6/15/21 wherever you listen to podcasts! www.NerdOfGodcast.com
I Want to Go to There: The Aesthetic of Fantastic Destinations
June 01, 2021 04:04 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBOn this episode we're joined once again by the NOG Twins. We discuss the unique look and feel of some of our favorite fantasy (and real life) locations and consider the place Jesus has gone to prepare for us.
Murder Mystery All-Play!
May 18, 2021 04:04 - 1 hour - 71 MBFor this first all play of season six, we bring back NOG alumni Lovely Lady Lismari and the twins, Jackie and Jess, and we enjoy a three course dinner with a side of MURDER! Listen to this classic theater-of-the-mind style radio drama, piece together the clues, and see if you can figure out whodunnit before the crew does! You can purchase this game, The Secret of Emerald Hill, to play with your friends at your next party.
May the Fourth Be With You
May 04, 2021 04:15 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBWe talk Star Wars, how some of the character arcs line up with our lives, and what inspires us in a galaxy far far away. Plus we team up with Christian and his daughters from Christian Has Ideas to do some Star Wars Arts and Crafts! Visit https://nerdofgodcast.wordpress.com/2021/05/03/arts-crafts-challenge/ to do the #NOGsAndCrafts challenge!
FlashBack
April 20, 2021 04:04 - 1 hour - 67.8 MBThe crew looks back at old notes, pics and memories reflecting on how to balance our faith as who we WERE vs who we WILL BE. Plus Batman and Robin vs Han Solo and Chewbacca in this week's BEST THING EVER and a nostalgic 2 Question Interview.
The Healing Power of Laughter (w/ Chris Binion)
April 06, 2021 04:15 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBWe talk about why it's important for Christians to keep a good sense of humor, what in the Bible makes us laugh, and how we can lean into joy in these uncertain times. Special Guest pastor/comedian Chris Binion
Sneak Peek- The Healing Power of Laughter
April 05, 2021 18:02 - 1.09 MBA Sneak Peek at our upcoming episode on the importance of a sense of humor- with special guest Chris Binion. Available 4-6-21 wherever fine podcasts are consumed.
BONUS GAME- Fear Itself
March 30, 2021 21:12 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBWe play a game to discover the things that create in us fear and anxiety... don't listen to this one with the lights off!
Don't Panic
March 23, 2021 04:15 - 1 hour - 94 MBThis week in Christ Culture and Nerd Culture we invite licensed mental health counselor Joy Clifton to share with us smart and Godly ways to identify and cope with fear, panic and anxiety. Plus we continue our Best Thing Ever Duos bracket and try to figure out what US state we'd be if we were a US state. Joy's Verses mentioned in this episode: ISAIAH 26:3 2 TIMOTHY 1:7 PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7 2 CORINTHIANS 10:5
Episode 141- Don't Panic- Trailer
March 22, 2021 04:30 - 1 minute - 1.98 MBLet's talk about Godly ways to deal with anxiety, panic and fear. Coming 3-23-21 wherever fine podcasts are consumed.
Our Covid Year (part 2)
March 16, 2021 04:15 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBIn the second half of this special 2 part episode we hear the Covid year stories of some of our Nerd of Godsquad as they share about living through a global pandemic, and reflect on how God alone gives us hope in the midst of hopelessness.
Our Covid Year (part 1)
March 09, 2021 10:30 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MBIn this special 2 part episode we invite some of our NOGSquad to share their stories about living through a year of global pandemic. We play The Metagame with the lovely Tori Lein and ask some questions about what we would have said to ourselves before the world fell apart.
TCNOG Crossover: WandaVision
March 09, 2021 07:15 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBWe're back with another episode of The Christian Nerd of Godcast. Tony T and Scotty Higa have finished WandaVision and they've got some things to talk about. It's the return of I See You MCU, connecting the dots between the Disney+ original series WandaVision and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They Countdown their favorite moments from the season. And in Jesus Time, they talk about grief and how to best walk with people who are suffering.
Episode 139 BONUS GAME!
February 26, 2021 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.76 MBI Bless the Rains Down in Dagobah Play along with our contestants as they guess "Is it an African Nation or a Star Wars planet?"
NOG Black (#000000)
February 23, 2021 04:15 - 2 hours - 118 MBIt's Black History Month! We're joined by special guests Micah Simms (EL-7VEN), Lem Fillyaw, and Matt Williams who share their perspective as black Christian nerds on fandom, faith, and finding social justice. Check our Micah on Twitter- https://twitter.com/EL_7VEN Engage with Lem at- https://linktr.ee/badgamerelite Check out Matt and the Jeek Nation- https://jeeknation.wixsite.com/jeeknation
Episode 139- NOG Black- Trailer
February 22, 2021 02:51 - 1 minute - 1.85 MBCelebrate black History Month with us! Listen on February 23rd wherever fine podcasts are consumed!
Toxic Relationships
February 09, 2021 04:15 - 1 hour - 94.9 MBTony T and the crew talk about the worst romances in fandom, set and unsuspecting Neff up for a Christian dating site, play a love song singalong game, and talk about the toxicity that comes from unequal yoking. Visit NerdOfGodcast.com to vote for this week's Best Thing Ever!
Toxic Relationships TRAILER
February 06, 2021 05:00 - 1 minute - 1.18 MBComing February 9th Tony T and the crew talk about the worst romances in fandom, set and unsuspecting crew member up for a Christian dating site, play a love song singalong game, and talk about the toxicity that comes from unequal yoking. Support this podcast
Episode 138- Toxic Relationships TRAILER
February 06, 2021 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.18 MBComing February 9th Tony T and the crew talk about the worst romances in fandom, set and unsuspecting crew member up for a Christian dating site, play a love song singalong game, and talk about the toxicity that comes from unequal yoking.
Sound Affected
January 26, 2021 04:15 - 1 hour - 81.6 MBThis time the crew talk about the sounds that capture our imagination and inspire our fandom and faith. Experience sound charades, the voice of God and all you need to know about the Wilhelm Scream.
BONUS ROUND- A Sound Bet
January 26, 2021 04:00 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MBSteven and Neff identify sound fx while Alexandria and Julia try to predict if they'll get it right. They're playing on behalf of two of our Patrons. Want to get in on the fun? Support our show at www.Patreon.com/NerdOfGodcast
THE COMEBACK (TL:DL version)
January 13, 2021 01:40 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBDon't bore us, get to the chorus! We skip the games and warmup and get straight to the spiritual part of the show. Tony T and the crew return for a new season of Christ Culture and Nerd Culture! In the spirit of reboots and comebacks, we remind ourselves that Jesus is coming soon!
Season 6 Premier- THE COMEBACK
January 12, 2021 04:15 - 1 hour - 88.6 MBTony T and the crew return for a new season of Christ Culture and Nerd Culture! We kick off our journey meeting the new crew, unveiling this season's Best Thing Ever, playing a movie game, and talking about things resurrected, rebooted, and revived. Jesus is coming soon, kids. Subscribe today!
TCNOG Crossover: The Mandalorian
December 29, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBWe're back with another episode of The Christian Nerd of Godcast. Tony and Scott have finished season 2 of The Mandalorian and they've got some thoughts. They start with a Countdown of their favorite moments from Season 2. in Old Men Yelling at Clouds, they complain about everyone complaining about Star Wars. And in Jesus Time, they talk about the lessons they've learned from Mando. Please subscribe to the Nerd of Godcast and The Christian Nerd Podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave a review.
Tony T's Birthday Reunion Special!
November 20, 2020 04:15 - 59 minutes - 55 MBIt's time to dust off that podcast app again! It's Tony T's birthday and to celebrate, your Nerd of Godcast crew is back for a one time reunion! Join Steve-O, Neff, Jackie, Lismari and Nich as they party with the birthday boy, talk about the PS5 vs the Xbox Series One, and reflect on the importance of wisdom. Plus stick around until the end for a very special announcement.
TCNOG Crossover: Video Games
November 17, 2020 04:15 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBWe're back with another episode of The Christian Nerd of Godcast. Tony and Scotty start the show by talking their old man weekends. Tony got himself a PS5 so this episode is all about video games. In The List they talk about some of their favorite video game experiences. Tony gives his review of the PS5 in Game Time. And in Jesus Time, they talk about how we can stay content when everything in the world tells us that we need more.
Experience Wonder- featuring our Amazing Friend Steve Marshall
October 20, 2020 04:15 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBAll the way from Tokyo Japan Tony T chats with Steve Marshall, Ambassador of Magic from the USA. Steve shares his journey, tells us why KFC is such a big deal in Japan, and helps us see all the wonder in the world around us. Learn more about Steve at www.SteveMania.com Check out his book, Turning the Pages on Amazon- https://www.amazon.com/dp/179085136X/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_x_5mLJFb9G46FP1 View the full video version of this episode on our YouTube Page.
Star Wars Talk w/ the Nerdy Podcast Collective
October 06, 2020 04:30 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBTHE RETURN OF THE NERDY PODCASTER COLLECTIVE In this episode, Tony T is joined by a crew of nerdy Christian Podcast hosts- L.J. from Geeks Under Grace, Matt from Jeek Nation, Max from The Infinity Bros and Scott, The Christian Nerd. We talk Star Wars and have some laughs. www.NerdOfGodcast.com
Squad Talk: Video Games- featuring our Amazing Friends Tori & Ben
September 22, 2020 04:15 - 2 hours - 115 MBTony T is joined by the Lovely Tori Lein (@MochimoriStudio) and her hubby Ben Jones to talk video games, both classic and future.
We Ain't Gotta Go Home (Finale)
September 01, 2020 04:04 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBNerd of Godcast ends it's 5th season with a time of reflection on how all good things must end and how Ecclesiastes tells us the end of a thing is better than its beginning. We conclude our Star Wars Best Thing Ever, then the crew takes a moment to say goodbye as we end an era.
Episode 134 Trailer- "One Last Time"
September 01, 2020 03:32 - 1 minute - 1.46 MBA quick preview of our crew saying goodby one last time. Download the Nerd of Godcast finale on 9/1/2020 wherever fine podcasts are consumed.
Invitation, Obedience, Maclunky
August 25, 2020 04:04 - 1 hour - 70 MBTony T welcomes back our friend Christian "the Dragon" Dzadek as we talk about Star Trek, Star Wars, home school crafts, and Avatar: The Last Airbender. Then we get into a great talk about Asian street food, kingdom work and the difference between accepting God's invitation and obeying his calling.
TCNOG Crossover: 30 Rock
August 18, 2020 04:15 - 1 hour - 55.6 MB"We have a show tonight. I've never missed a show. Not even the time I had that virus they kept saying only raccoons get." We're back with another episode of The Christian Nerd of Godcast. Tony T and Scott Higa talk Scooby Doo and COVID, too. Today's episode is all about 30 Rock, so in TV Talk they discuss the recent 30 Rock one-hour special. In The List they share their favorite episodes, moments and arcs from 30 Rock. In Bible Study, they look at Galatians 6 and how to keep from growing w...