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Nerd of Godcast

297 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 79 ratings

Geek 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

Let Our Powers Combine

August 04, 2020 04:05 - 1 hour - 105 MB

DAWN OF THE NERDY PODCASTER COLLECTIVE In this episode, Tony T is joined by a crew of nerdy Christian Podcast hosts- Cody from Geeks Under Grace, Ryan from City on a Hill Gaming, Lem from God, Games and Geekery, Cameron from 1 Geek 4:11 and Scott, The Christian Nerd. We talk geek stuff, Star Wars Best Thing Ever, and why we do what we do.

Cancel Culture

July 28, 2020 04:05 - 1 hour - 105 MB

Youth Camp was cancelled but that won't stop us form getting together with our Youth Camp Podcast crew! Join Pastors Justin Stewart, Rodney and Lindsey Cannon and Lloyd Smith as we talk about the cancellations we've endure and an ideal that wants to erase certain things out of our culture. Is it step forward or a huge mistake? Let's talk about it.

Favorite

July 21, 2020 04:05 - 1 hour - 64.8 MB

Tony and the crew are back after a long COVID break. This week they play a game on worst case scenarios and talk about their favorite things... and what kind of things are God's favorites.

TCNOG Crossover: Does This Spark Joy?

June 23, 2020 04:04 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

Tony T (The Nerd of God) and Scott Higa (The Christian Nerd) talk about the books, movies, shows and games that brought them pure, unadulterated joy. Then they look at Nehemiah and what it means for the joy of the Lord to be our strength.

Walking Away

June 16, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 85 MB

Sometimes bad things go on longer than they should (the Transformers movie franchise) and sometimes people walk away from things that still have a lot of life left in them (Firefly) This week we talk about what happens when we feel tempted to walk away from our relationship with God. Featuring special guest, The Christian Nerd Scott Higa.

The One Where We Talk About Friendship

June 09, 2020 04:15 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

The crew talk about friendship, plays a game about BFFs and asks if Jesus really can be your friend.

Blackout Tuesday

June 02, 2020 10:15 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MB

This is a time for prayer, reflection and positive action.

Patreon Zoom Meet Up (All Play!)

May 26, 2020 04:15 - 1 hour - 71.5 MB

The crew jumps in on the Zoom craze and enjoys a game night with our Patreon family! We love and appreciate them and we had a great time hanging out for a ALL PLAY!

Make Good Choices

May 19, 2020 04:15 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

Tonight Lismari shares why her motto is make good choices. Plus we play Pick Your Poison and kick Steven off of the show.

Reboots

May 12, 2020 04:15 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

Jackie Freaking Wilson hosts as the crew talks which rebooted franchises worked and which were disasters. Plus a look at reboots in the Bible and how God wants to tell a better story in your life.

TCNOG Crossover: Bad Casting

May 11, 2020 04:30 - 1 hour - 117 MB

We're back with another episode of The Christian Nerd of Godcast. Tony T and Scott cover some Nerd News about The Mandalorian and a Pirates of the Caribbean reboot. In Casting Couch, they talk about some of the worst castings in movies. In Bible Study, they talk about how God wants to use to foolish things for his glory.

REST

May 05, 2020 04:04 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

This episode the crew talks about the end of the world, plays a game of Marvel Family Feud written by what we think is sugared up children, witness a very apocalyptic edition of Puerto Rican News, and talk about getting some much needed rest.

insecure

April 28, 2020 04:15 - 49 minutes - 45 MB

The things we do for love, acceptance and sandwich cookies... tonight the crew talks about how hard it can be to feel confident in yourself and what God has to say about all that. With special guest Tori Lein-Jones (@mochimoristudio)

TCNOG Crossover: Animal Crossing and other Mysteries

April 27, 2020 04:15 - 1 hour - 131 MB

Tony T (The Nerd of God) and Scott Higa (The Christian Nerd) talk Animal Crossing, Marvel Ultimate Alliance, and Galatians 6.

Not Another Quarantine Movie // WILLOW

April 21, 2020 17:28 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

The NOG Crew watches and discusses the movie WILLOW (1988) Watch it on Disney+ and join the conversation.

Non-Playable Characters

April 21, 2020 04:05 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MB

We talk about the NPCs in our favorite video games and how as long as Jesus is the main character there are no unimportant characters in God's story.

Laid Off

April 14, 2020 04:15 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

In the midst of a Coronavirus crippled economy, many are finding themselves without work with little hope in sight. We discuss how we can have peace, maintain generosity and discover hope even when we have no answers.

Expect Delays

April 07, 2020 04:07 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

The crew talks about how Wonder Woman 84, Ghostbusters, Black Widow and other upcoming movies and video games are being delayed thanks to coronavirus. We also talk about how God uses delay in our lives to perfect us and to works things for our good.

Flatten The Curve: New Horizons (feat. Alexandria Maurica)

March 31, 2020 04:15 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

This week we us the internet to meet from our quarantine locations... we talk Animal Crossing: New Horizons, bring back Best Thing Ever: Star Wars, and share about ministry in the Philippines with one of our favorite NOG Extender Universe members, Alexandria Maurica.

Pandemic

March 24, 2020 04:05 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

Ripped from the pages of today's headlines we talk about COVID-19, the Coronavirus, and the church's response. With a special report by Chris Horton on what's going on in Europe from the inside. This is one not to miss.

Episode 116 Trailer

March 20, 2020 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.15 MB

Coming 3-24-20 // We talk about the Coronavirus pandemic and the church's response. Live now for supporters on www.Patreon.com/NerdOfGocast

Roommates

March 10, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

This week the crew talk about sharing a living space with your bestie or with a total nightmare. We play a game about celebrity roomies, talk Final Fantasy 7 remake, and do our Star Wars Best Thing Ever.

TV Time

March 03, 2020 04:04 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MB

We talk television, so don't touch that dial! TV themes, tropes, and unused titles, and how God wants us to live a better story. Episode Timeline 0.00.00- Welcome and Introduction 0.03.06- Best Think Ever, Star Wars Edition 0.07.30- Game // Name Pending, TV edition 0.16.21- Television Talk 0.32.17- The Talk // Your Story

Episode 113 Trailer

February 28, 2020 18:33 - 55 seconds - 1 MB

Coming 3-3-20 // We talk television, don't touch that dial! TV themes, tropes, and unused titles, and how God wants us to live a better story. Live now for supporters on www.Patreon.com/NerdOfGocast

Ladies Night

February 25, 2020 04:04 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

This episode Jackie and Lismari take us to the Girls Room! With Special guests Brittany, Leah and Sheena they talk females in fandom, distinguish between DCOMs and Rom-Coms, and by the end, somebody's life is going to change forever. For reals. Episode Timeline 0.00.00- Welcome and Introductions 0.03.02- Squad Goals 0.08.26- DCOM or ROM-COM (Game) 0.28.43- The Talk (Girl Power) 1.02.17- Steven Crashes the Party And they lived happily ever after...

Episode 112 (Ladies Night) Trailer

February 21, 2020 04:15 - 57 seconds - 1.02 MB

Coming 2-25-20 // The ladies take over the show and talk about women's roles in fandom, DCOMs and Rom-Coms... plus, at the end, someone's life is changed forever. Live now for supporters on www.Patreon.com/NerdOfGocast

See the World (Travel talk with Chris and Ellen)

February 18, 2020 04:04 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

This week we talk about living the dream of traveling the world. We're joined by Chris and Ellen (Solve for Life) and we'll discover that getting away is easier than we thought. Watch some of Chris and Ellen's travel videos https://www.youtube.com/chrisandellen

TCNOG Crossover: All Things Batman

February 17, 2020 11:39 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

We're back with another episode of The Christian Nerd of Godcast. Tony T and Scott talk a lot about the Dark Knight in this episode. Tony defends Batman Returns and Scott fights for the honor of Batman Forever in Nerd Shouting. The have a List of their favorite Batman moments. And in Bible Study, they talk about James 2 and why we need to put our faith into action.

Episode 111 Trailer

February 14, 2020 21:00 - 1 minute - 1.24 MB

Coming 2-18-20 // We interview Chris and Ellen, full time world-travelers, who share their secrets on how real people can experience God's beautiful world on a budget. Live now for supporters on www.Patreon.com/NerdOfGocast

Coolest People Alive

February 11, 2020 04:05 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

This is a special episode inspired by our young friend Violet This week the crew ranks the coolest people alive, plus we play a musical Bob Ross game. If your coolest person didn't make the list email us an let us know! EPISODE TIMELINE 0.00.00- Welcome 0.00.55- My Friend Violet 0.05.30- Are We Cool? 0.10.10- Join the Conversation 0.10.50- The Internet's Coolest People List 0.15.51- GAME (Bob Ross or Bop?) 0.24.55- We Fix the Coolest People List

Episode 110 Trailer

February 08, 2020 15:45 - 1 minute - 1.1 MB

Coming 2-11-20 // We fix the internet's worst list of the coolest people. Live now for supporters on www.Patreon.com/NerdOfGocast

TCNOG Crossover: X-Men and the Body of Christ

February 03, 2020 15:14 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

We're back with another episode of The Christian Nerd of Godcast. Tony T and Scott start the show by talking about how their friendship started during the Super Bowl. In Picked Last, they draft their own teams of X-Men. And in Bible Study, they talk about 1 Corinthians 12 and how we're all part of God's team.

Oh, Baby

January 28, 2020 04:04 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

This week we talk babies- from Baby Yoda to Baby Groot and all the little Muppet Babies in between.

Adaptations

January 21, 2020 04:01 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

This week, we talk about books adapted into movies, movies into stage shows, ans stage shows that should have never been made movies. Plus, movies about the Bible, both good and bad. Episode Timeline 0.00.00- Welcome and Introductions 0.01.15- All the Socials 0.01.53- GAME (Name That Team Name, Team) 0.10.41- Best Thing Ever 0.13.46- THE TALK (Adaptation) 0.44.28- The Last Word 0.46.25- Goodnight, Squad

REPRESENT! Symbolism vs. Substance

January 14, 2020 04:01 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

This week the crew talks about branding, symbolism and the power of representing Jesus. Plus a preview of our BEST STAR WARS HEROES EVER! EPISODE TIMELINE 0.00.00- Welcome/Intros 0.02.53- New Year and Holiday Recap 0.07.58- Losing Star Wars 0.12.33- Shout Outs! 0.15.45- Worst Thing Ever Winners! 0.17.39- BEST THING EVER Preview 0.22.39- GAME- Symbolism 0.42.42- The Talk- REPRESENT

Crossover: TCNOG The Road to Star Wars episode IX

December 17, 2019 04:05 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

We're back with another episode of The Christian Nerd of Godcast. Tony T and Scott start the show by catching up on each other's lives and get interrupted by a very special guest. In Classic Comic Conversation they discuss the wonderful issues of Star Wars #1-12, and how their appreciation of how the spirit of the original series was captured in comic form. In The List, they go through the Skywalker Saga, sharing their favorite and least favorite moments from each movie.

Christmas Playlist

December 10, 2019 04:04 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MB

This week we talk about the sounds of the season, play a musical name game, and finally wrap up this season's Worst Thing Ever! Episode Timeline 0.00.00- Welcome 0.03.12- Christmas Time is Here 0.04.41- Worst Thing Ever Finale! 0.08.51- Game (RE-VERB) 0.23.39- Our Favorite Christmas Music 0.33.07- Your Favorite Christmas Music 0.39.29- Christmas Worship

Crossover: TCNOG Between Thanksgiving & Christmas

December 03, 2019 04:04 - 1 hour - 67 MB

We're back with another episode of The Christian Nerd of Godcast. Tony and Scott start the show by talking about Black Friday shopping, Thanksgiving and video games in the bedroom. Three months ago they planned on having a Classic Comic Conversation about Star Wars #1-12, but that didn't happen; so they'll tackle it in two weeks. In The List, they share Christmas movies that they've never seen, but might watch this holiday season. For Bible Study, they look at Isaiah 9:2-7 and how we can hav...

All Play!

November 26, 2019 04:05 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

On this episode our crew faces off in a First Appearances battle, does the DCOM or Goosebumps? challenge, and a JackBox Games Quiplash competition with our Patreon sponsors as live judges! Plus the FINALE of WORST THING EVER!

Personal Devotions (with Ellen Elliott)

November 19, 2019 04:03 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

This week the crew talk about what our personal bible time should look like verses what it actually does look like, plus we talk with artist and author Ellen Elliott about her devotion book Geek and Ye Shall Find.

Kanye West and the Art of Reinventing Yourself

November 12, 2019 05:04 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

This week the crew talks about Kanye creating a new image for himself, we try taking on new characters in a story game and talk about how God wants to reinvent us. Episode Timeline oo.oo- Welcome and Introductions 03.17- Reinventing Ourselves 06.02- GAME: Character Conversations 19.00- The Talk: How God Reinvents Us 37.38- Random Encounter (Kevin Wilganowski) 51.49- Final Thoughts

The Art of Reinventing Yourself

November 12, 2019 04:04 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

This week the crew talks about Kanye creating a new image for himself, we try taking on new characters in a story game and talk about how God wants to reinvent us. Episode Timeline oo.oo- Welcome and Introductions 03.17- Reinventing Ourselves 06.02- GAME: Character Conversations 19.00- The Talk: How God Reinvents Us 37.38- Random Encounter (Kevin Wilganowski) 51.49- Final Thoughts

Perfect Casting

November 05, 2019 04:05 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

The crew discusses who some of Hollywood's best casting choices are, who would play us in NOG the movie, and even manage to squeeze in a little Worst Thing Ever.

Try New Things

October 29, 2019 04:15 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MB

This week we talk about how we can sometimes find God in the new experiences we find in our every day lives. Plus we play a game called Chunky Monkey Business and celebrate the worst superhero movie ever.

Episode 100 // Live Spectacular

October 15, 2019 04:05 - 1 hour - 83.7 MB

For our 100th episode we hung out with a big group of our friends and talked about the monumental events and people in our lives. Then we ate cake. Featuring El-7ven, Scott Higa, Tori Lein and more!

Episode 99 // To the Mines We Go: The Best of the First 99

October 01, 2019 04:05 - 1 hour - 88.1 MB

As we prepare for episode 100 we raid the archives and relive some of our favorite moments from the first 99 shows.

Episode 98 // Toys (TLDL)

September 24, 2019 10:45 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

The Too Long Didn't Listen version of our episode 98. Skips al the fluff, gets right to the stuff, in a choose your own adventure time of devotion.

Episode 98 // The Toys That Made Us

September 24, 2019 04:15 - 1 hour - 67.5 MB

The crew talks about our favorite childhood playthings, from G.I. Joe to Funko Pops, Tamagotchi to Hot Toys. Plus we over spiritualize whether its better to take toys out of the box or to leave them in for collector's value. Episode Timeline 0.00.27- Welcome and Intros 00.03.56- If We Were 00.11.32- Random Dad Call 00.14.29- Road to Episode 100 00.16.20- Worst Thing Ever 00.18.59- Top Ten Toys of All Time 00.33.58- Our Favorite Toys 00.59.36- CHOOSE YOUR OWN ENDING 01.00.47- Endi...

Episode 97 BONUS GAME // 90's or Nah?

September 19, 2019 03:59 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

Our crew plays a game to decide if the things we know and love ACTUALLY started in the 1990s. Play along with us and let us know how you do! @NerdOfGodcast

Episode 97 // The 90's TL;DL

September 10, 2019 05:23 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

In this TOO LONG DIDN'T LISTEN episode the crew talk about the 1990s, bust out some Psalms and welcome special guest Leah Simmons.

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Fear and Trembling
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