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Nerdy Folks Podcast

209 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 18 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

A conversation about the nerdy things we love and the things that matter most. If you love sci-fi, fantasy, comics, the MCU, the DCU, Star Wars and Star Trek, you'll probably like this show.

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E 53 Super Bowl Movie Trailers And Jean-Luc Picard

February 05, 2019 04:18 - 20 minutes - 20 MB

In This Episode, Matthew discusses the trailers for Alita: Battle Angel, Captain Marvel, and Avengers: Endgame, which all aired during the Super Bowl. Also, we discuss the new Crispr experiments happening at Columbia University    Crispr https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/02/01/689623550/new-u-s-experiments-aim-to-create-gene-edited-human-embryos   Super Bowl trailers https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vox.com/platform/amp/culture/2019/2/3/18207185/super-bowl-2019-movie-tr...

E52 Aquaman

January 17, 2019 18:45 - 23 minutes - 23 MB

In this episode, Matt shares his thoughts on Aquaman. Love it or hate it, Aquaman has netted just over 1 billion dollars in world-wide box office sales, making it a commercial home run for the DC Universe. The science segment features a new gizmo called a scorkl, which is a small oxygen tank that allows swimmers to stay underwater for around 10 minutes. Scorkl: https://newatlas.com/scorkl-breathe-underwater-10-minutes/49901/ Sick Sea Lion:  http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/sea-lion-eats-thr...

E52 Aquaman

January 17, 2019 18:45 - 23 minutes - 23 MB

In this episode, Matt shares his thoughts on Aquaman. Love it or hate it, Aquaman has netted just over 1 billion dollars in world-wide box office sales, making it a commercial home run for the DC Universe. The science segment features a new gizmo called a scorkl, which is a small oxygen tank that allows swimmers to stay underwater for around 10 minutes. Scorkl: https://newatlas.com/scorkl-breathe-underwater-10-minutes/49901/ Sick Sea Lion:  http://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/sea-lion-eats-t...

E 51 Vader: Shards of the Past Fan Film

January 12, 2019 05:03 - 18 minutes - 18.2 MB

In this episode, Matt share his thoughts on Vader: Shards of the Past, which is a fan film created by YouTuber Star Wars Theory. Fan films are labors of love. It's completely inspiring to see the work that goes into creating such a high quality piece of art. Matt also talks about the New Horizons space probe reaching the astroid Ultima Thule, which lies beyond Pluto in the Kuiper Astroid Belt.  Vader: Shards of the Past: https://youtu.be/Ey68aMOV9gc New Horizon Space Probe:  https://www....

E 50 Star Trek Continues

January 01, 2019 02:37 - 21 minutes - 21.3 MB

Episode 50! Wow! The content of this episode was selected based on responses to a recent Facebook post. Thanks everyone who submitted an opinion! The bulk of the show is about Star Trek Continues, which is like the Everest of fan-made films. (It's actually a series: eleven episodes, each an hour long.)   Star Trek Continues Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/StarTrekContinues    

E 50 Star Trek Continues

January 01, 2019 02:37 - 21 minutes - 21.3 MB

Episode 50! Wow! The content of this episode was selected based on responses to a recent Facebook post. Thanks everyone who submitted an opinion! The bulk of the show is about Star Trek Continues, which is like the Everest of fan-made films. (It's actually a series: eleven episodes, each an hour long.)   Star Trek Continues Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/StarTrekContinues    

E 49 Terminator Salvation & Arrival

December 11, 2018 22:10 - 29 minutes - 28.3 MB

Here's another episode about time travel! It's a matchup between the frozen future of Arrival and the fluid future of Terminator Salvation. Is freewill genuine or illusionary? Matt also shares his thoughts and speculations on Aqua-man and Captain Marvel.  A satellite screw-up reaffirms Einstein's theory of gravity: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/satellite-oops-reaffirms-einstein-theory-gravity?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=latest-newsletter-v2  

E 48 Venom and The Passing of Stan Lee

November 30, 2018 21:30 - 25 minutes - 25.1 MB

Venom is destroying the box office! Matt shares his thoughts on the film and pays homage to the much beloved Stan Lee, who passed away recently.  Genetically Modified Babies:  https://www.npr.org/2018/11/28/671675941/chinese-scientist-responsible-for-genetically-altered-twins-faces-intense-critic Stan Lee Quotes:  https://www.google.com/amp/s/addicted2success.com/quotes/35-epic-stan-lee-quotes/amp/  Stan Lee Didn't Invent Venom https://www.looper.com/69291/characters-thought-sta...

E47 Ant-man And The Wasp

November 12, 2018 02:24 - 25 minutes - 25 MB

Matt talks about ridiculous "as-seen-on T.V." inventions, the amazing inventions that Jules Vern foresaw, and of course, Ant-man and the Wasp. How do the revelations and characters from this installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe play into the currently untitled Avengers 4 film? No-one knows! It's still fun to speculate though.    Infomercial products: https://twentytwowords.com/hilariously-bad-infomercial-products/   Jules Vern Article:  https://www.google.com/amp/www.ancie...

E46 The Time Machine & Time Travel

October 23, 2018 13:30 - 27 minutes - 27 MB

Time travel is a staple of the SciFi world. The Time Machine by H.G. Wells was a huge influence on the genre. Matt discusses the book and some of his thoughts on Time Travel.  Metal Mass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uYOZ1doM9Y Gut Bugs https://www.eufic.org/en/healthy-living/article/the-role-of-gut-microorganisms-in-human-health Venom At The Box Office https://deadline.com/2018/10/halloween-opening-venom-star-is-born-first-man-global-international-box-office-1202486700/ Project ...

E45 Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy pt. 2

October 08, 2018 17:04 - 19 minutes - 19.1 MB

This is part two of our two part trilogy on Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy by Douglas Adams. This episode focuses on the Ultimate Question and the Ultimate Answer that are discovered in HHGTTU. Adam's underlying assumption that everything is ultimately meaningless finds support in Bible's book of Ecclesiastes. It's a fascinating portion of scripture that both agrees with Adam's view of the universe and points the way to move beyond the meaninglessness of the material universe.    The Sci...

E44 Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy pt. 1

September 11, 2018 02:42 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Matt begins this two part trilogy by discussing the philosophical implications of the Babel Fish. Don't panic! This trilogy in two parts has a heart of gold, two heads, and three arms.  Babel Fish: http://hitchhikers.wikia.com/wiki/Babel_Fish Chicago Tribune Story:  http://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/sc-dating-apps-family-0328-gallery-20170321-photogallery.html Intelligent Design Article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/aug/19/intelligent-design-how-come-he-made...

E43 Gunman Kills 3 At Video Game Tournament

August 28, 2018 16:44 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

Matt offers a few thoughts on the recent, tragic shooting at a Madden 2019 Tournament in Jacksonville, FL. Philosopher Bertrand Russel said that life must be rooted in a philosophy of "unyielding despair". Is that true? Is there no other viable way to look at life?  Articles referenced in the show:  Russel  https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/654503-that-man-is-the-product-of-causes-which-had-no   Medicated kids https://www.nimh.nih.gov/about/directors/thomas-insel/blog/2014/are-c...

E43 Gunman Kills 3 At Video Game Tournament

August 28, 2018 16:44 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

Matt offers a few thoughts on the recent, tragic shooting at a Madden 2019 Tournament in Jacksonville, FL. Philosopher Bertrand Russel said that life must be rooted in a philosophy of "unyielding despair". Is that true? Is there no other viable way to look at life?  Articles referenced in the show:  Russel  https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/654503-that-man-is-the-product-of-causes-which-had-no   Medicated kids https://www.nimh.nih.gov/about/directors/thomas-insel/blog/2014/are-chi...

E42 Tolkien's Children of Húrin

August 22, 2018 02:53 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

Matt opens with some trivia about Sir Christopher Lee, who was the narrator of Children of Hurin and a devout Tolkien fan. The science segment discusses an article from science news.org that details what it would take to naturally produce dragon fire. The article was inspired by a tweet by Elon Musk that said the entrepreneur wanted to build a cybernetic dragon. The feature content is a relatively spoiler-free review of J.R.R. Tolkien's Children of Hurin. Was Hurin cursed by Morgoth, or did ...

E41 Jean Luc Returns To Trek (Played by Patrick Steward!)

August 07, 2018 05:43 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

The announcement that Patrick Steward will reprise his role as the beloved Captain Jean Luc Picard in an upcoming new Star Trek series has electrified Trekkies around the world. Details about the new show are sparse, but it's still fun to dream about where this new show might boldly go.  Picard Announcement https://www.space.com/41389-star-trek-picard-returns-cbs-series.html Science Segment https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/03/170323141340.htm http://time.com/5159879/is-a...

E40 Captain Kirk's Country Album & Trek News

July 27, 2018 03:35 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

William Shatner, country music star, has a new song called “Beam Me Up”. The song is a collaborative effort between Jeff Cook, of Alabama, and Shatner, of "where no man has gone before". The new country Album is titled "Why Not Me". Here's a sample:  https://youtu.be/-HQ2M5GTZKM Trek News: www.treknews.net  Science Segment:  https://corporate.exxonmobil.com/en/research-and-technology/advanced-biofuels/advanced-biofuels-and-algae-research?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign...

E40 Captain Kirk's Country Album & Trek News

July 27, 2018 03:35

William Shatner, country music star, has a new song called “Beam Me Up”. The song is a collaborative effort between Jeff Cook, of Alabama, and Shatner, of "where no man has gone before". The new country Album is titled "Why Not Me". Here's a sample:  https://youtu.be/-HQ2M5GTZKM Trek News: www.treknews.net  Science Segment:  https://corporate.exxonmobil.com/en/research-and-technology/advanced-biofuels/advanced-biofuels-and-algae-research?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign...

E39 Lando And Star Wars IX

July 11, 2018 17:26 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

After reading a report that Lando will be back for Episode IX, Matthew began imagining how he would use the legacy character in the next chapter of the Skywalker Saga. There are many nay-sayers, but they are wrong. Matthew makes the case that Lando is the perfect fit for raising the stakes in the struggle between the resistance and the first order.    Science Segment https://www.sciencenews.org/article/nasa-parker-solar-probe-aiming-sun?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=lat...

E38 The Flash Season 4 Non-Spoiler Review

July 11, 2018 17:21 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB

The title says it all! Matt details his likes and dislikes about the Flash Season 4. The likes out weigh the dislikes. Though season 4 is still a bit sappy, the season's story arc and the character's personal story arcs are fresh.  Science Segment - Dark Matter https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-018-05660-6  

E37 Star Wars And Disney’s 2019 Streaming Service

June 26, 2018 01:44 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

These times they are a changing. Lucas films is rethinking its approach and is considering moving some of its Star Wars Stories from the big screen to small screen: Disney’s new streaming service. The new platform will include a many high power franchises. Will it be a Netflix killer? https://nerdist.com/what-to-expect-from-disneys-new-streaming-service/   Science segment https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-just-turned-plastic-bottles-and-bags-into-liquid-fuel   Hebrews 12:...

E36 Lost In Space Season 2 Predictions

June 19, 2018 03:56 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

Matthew discusses the stelar Lost In Space reboot and makes a few predictions for season. The science segment features a story of a robot that helped remove a tumor from a man's spine by going through his mouth!    Digital Spy article:   http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/lost-in-space/feature/a854633/lost-in-space-2018-robot-season-1-2-questions-plot-finale/   Science Segment:  https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/05/180503142714.htm

E35 Solo And Star Wars TV

June 11, 2018 13:26 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

Matthew shares his thoughts about Solo: A Star Wars Story. Matt also dreams about what Solo and Rogue One would be like as seasons of a live-action T.V. show. Maybe the small screen would be a better medium for the "Star Wars Stories"?  Science Segment:  https://www.google.com/amp/amp.timeinc.net/fortune/2018/06/10/musk-tesla-roadster-spacex-rocket-thrusters Support the show: www.paypal.me/mysaviorsanthem  

E34 Will Legolas Be In Amazon's New Middle Earth TV Show?

June 02, 2018 14:09 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

Matt discusses Amazon's new Middle Earth TV show in light of the ending of The Hobbit: Battle of 5 Armies. It seems very likely that Legolas had interactions with Aaragorn before the events of Lord of the Rings. This episode also digs into other potential plot items available for Amazon's writers to use.  http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Legolas http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Aragorn Science Segment  An academic paper recently speculated that perhaps life on earth arrived in frozen ice...

The Return of the Middle Earth

May 22, 2018 02:24 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

Feature Content:  Amazon is set to spend one billion dollars on a new five season Lord of the Rings TV show. The show will begin with a focus on young Aragorn. Science Segment: Doctors are prescribing poop to help people with intestinal woes.   The Telescope A Strong and even dangerous good is a major theme in the LOTR universe. That is also a major theme of Christianity.  References https://www.sciencenews.org/blog/scicurious/fecal-transplants-regulation?tgt=nr https://www....

E:33 What's Up With Star Trek?

May 15, 2018 20:57 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

Matthew talks trek! Star Trek welcomes S.J. Clarkson to the director's chair for Star Trek 4. Quinten Tarantino is working on a top secret Trek project, and Boston welcomes some fun Trek Alums to Fan Expo Boston.  Science Segment: https://evolutionnews.org/2018/05/genetics-leaves-central-dogma-and-junk-dna-in-the-rear-view-mirror/ Trek News: www.treknews.net Matt's Site: www.mysaviorsanthem.com Support the show: www.paypal.me/mysaviorsanthem  

E: 32 Questioning Han Solo + New Show Format!

May 08, 2018 02:23 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

We are pumped to be taking about Han Solo: A Star Wars Story and rolling out a new format for the show! Instead of taking the usual route of making predictions ahead of the premier, Matthew shares 10 questions that he has about the movie and invites the audience to share their thoughts online.  Matt also explains the new show format, which includes an intro, a segment dedicated to science, the feature content, and a final section looking at at the feature content through the lens of faith....

E31 God And The Infinity Gauntlet

April 26, 2018 21:48 - 10 minutes - 9.69 MB

Avengers: Infinity War drops tonight! Here is an overview of the Infinity Stones, which will imbue Thanos with god-like powers. The stones provide a nice spring board to talk about some of attributes of God. This episode was inspired by the classic work by A.W. tozer The Knowledge of the Holy, which dedicates each chapter to discussing one of God's attributes. 

E31 God And The Infinity Gauntlet

April 26, 2018 21:48 - 10 minutes - 9.69 MB

Avengers: Infinity War drops tonight! Here is an overview of the Infinity Stones, which will imbue Thanos with god-like powers. The stones provide a nice spring board to talk about some of attributes of God. This episode was inspired by the classic work by A.W. tozer The Knowledge of the Holy, which dedicates each chapter to discussing one of God's attributes. 

Thank You For (nearly) 1,000 Downloads!

April 23, 2018 18:11 - 2 minutes - 2.43 MB

We broke 100 Downloads in April are nearing 1,000 total downloads of the show! Thank you!  Do you have suggestions for show content? Let your voice be heard: [email protected]  

E30 Star Wars Critics and Hopes for Episode IX

April 20, 2018 19:07 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

Matt responds to some of the most frequently voiced charges against Star Wars TLJ. Namely, that Rey is too powerful, the problems with the "light speed ram", and the Luke Skywalker story arc. Matt love the Luke arc, by the way. Here why and some of the things he hopes to see in Episode 9. 

E29 The Inchworm Robot

April 11, 2018 18:22 - 9 minutes - 8.39 MB

Nature's designs have been the inspiration behind many products and have provided the solutions to many problems. Is all this design the product of matter plus time plus chance, or are the designs in nature actually designs?  Articles referenced:  https://www.wired.com/2011/08/biomimicry-gallery/ https://www.sciencenews.org/article/new-soft-robot-mimics-octopus-inchworm-climb-walls?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=latest-newsletter-v2 www.mysaviorsanthem.com  Support...

E28 Black Panther Review

April 05, 2018 03:23 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

Matt raves about Black Panther, discusses a few of the films highly political themes, and shares some personal stories that have built empathy in him for people of different cultural backgrounds.    NPR Story about fatherlessness:  https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2017/06/18/533062607/poverty-dropouts-pregnancy-suicide-what-the-numbers-say-about-fatherless-kids   Support the show: www.paypal.me/mysaviorsanthem 

E27 Avengers Infinity War: who will survive?

March 26, 2018 05:15 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

Matt starts by briefly discussing the Stephen Hawking Synthesizer App and passing of Stephen Hawking, which segues into a plug for the book God and Stephen Hawking: Who’s Design Is It Anyway. Matt then Makes his predictions about Marvels grand opus Avengers: Infinity War.  www.mysaviorsanthem.com   www.paypal.me/mysaviorsanthem  

E26 Ready Player 1: Why I stopped Listening

February 20, 2018 20:29 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Where is the line where you say, “The value of this art is not worth the cost to my mind and my spirit?" That's the question I asked myself as I listened to Ready Player 1's curse laden rant about the absurdity of faith. Here why I stopped listening and why I still intend to see the film version due in theaters this year.  www.mysaviorsanthem.com https://www.discovery.org/store/product/undeniable/ www.paypal.me/mysaviorsanthem  

E25 Falcon Heavy And Spaceman!

February 09, 2018 05:32 - 20 minutes - 20.6 MB

Matt talks about the recent launch of the space ship “Falcon Heavy” and it’s official mascot Spaceman! The episode also touches on populating Mars, C.S. Lewis’ Space Trilogy, Stephen Hawking’s doomsday predictions, and the Tower of Babel. http://www.spacex.com https://privilegedplanet.com https://www.google.com/amp/www.newsweek.com/stephen-hawking-end-year-predictions-2017-755952%3Famp%3D1 https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/c_s_lewis_140770 www.mysaviorsanthem.com Donate: www.pa...

E24 Hot Movies in 2018 And Goal Setting

January 31, 2018 20:21 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MB

Matt comments on some of the most anticipated films of 2018. World building is the new normal in Hollywood these day, with franchises being planned far into the future. Matt encourages everyone to “build their own world” by setting goals for the new year. He offers 5 tips for setting effective goals.  www.mysaviorsanthem.com www.paypal.me/mysaviorsanthem  www.daveramsey.com  

E23 The Last Jedi, Political Correctness, and the Bible

December 21, 2017 21:32 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

On this episode, Matt summarizes his thoughts about the Last Jedi and tries to keep spoilers to a minimum. He also responds to some of the biggest criticisms of the film, including the charge that the movie is too politically correct. This is an interesting tie in with a common theme in Biblical Apologetics. Is the Bible, and be extension God, racist? While Matt doesn’t offer thorough answer, he does give a few compelling reasons while he does not believe that Star Wars or the Bible are raci...

E22 The Last Jedi Predictions

December 06, 2017 18:44 - 19 minutes - 22.6 MB

On this episode, Matt gives 10 predictions for The Last Jedi. Matt also make a wager with the audience. If the show gets over 100 listens, he will dress up as a star wars character (a.k.a. coz play) when he goes to see the film. What are your predictions? Which character should Matt dress up as? Connect with us through the Telescope Podcast Facebook Page, www.mysaivorsanthem.com, or by email [email protected].    We would also like to give a shout out to www.starwarsnewsnet.com ...

E 20 The Return of the Telescope!

December 04, 2017 18:58 - 7 minutes - 8.93 MB

Looking at geek culture through the spyglass of faith is the new mission of the show. Matt briefly tells about the conceptual journey of the Telescope Podcast and how it was the continual listenership that brought him to resurrect the show. Matt also mentions that a Star Wars centric episode is in the works, as The Last Jedi looms large in everyone's mind. Will TLJ be a re-has of The Empire Strikes Back, or will it truly be it's own thing as Disney has promised?  Contact Matthew with your ...

Episode 19: A New Day Dawns

November 05, 2017 20:37 - 2 minutes - 2.93 MB

 This episode is to let listeners know that a new podcast, called the saviors anthem podcast, is now available in iTunes! 

Episode 18: The Telescope On Hiatus

October 09, 2017 14:07 - 9 minutes - 10.5 MB

Matthew is narrowing his focus and starting a new show. His new show will be called The Savior's Anthem Podcast, which will go live in the next month or so. 

Episode 17 How To Deal With All The Bad News

August 16, 2017 18:44 - 7 minutes - 9.01 MB

Matthew discusses how negative news causes us to amplify our person worries. The simple answer is to redirect our thinking. Matt offers some points from a recent message he delivered at Living Faith Ministries to help with redirecting our minds to more positive fare.  Here are the sources of his quotes:  The Psychological Effects of TV News: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/why-we-worry/201206/the-psychological-effects-tv-news Isaiah 60:2 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 2 “For ...

Episode 16: The U.S. Drug Epidemic

August 12, 2017 07:45 - 21 minutes - 24.2 MB

Matt talks about drugs, friends, and God. He references a few articles and a few resources for people struggling with addiction. Here are those sites:  NYT Article: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2017/06/05/upshot/opioid-epidemic-drug-overdose-deaths-are-rising-faster-than-ever.html   CNN Article: http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/10/health/drinking-alcoholism-study-trnd/   Minnesota Teen Challenge: https://www.mntc.org   Celebrate Recovery: http://www.celebraterecovery.com  

Episode 15: Dr. Ralph Seelke On Intelligent Design

June 08, 2017 05:31 - 35 minutes - 40.8 MB

On this episode, Matt sits down with Dr. Ralph Seelke to discuss intelligent design. Highlights the show include exposing the false rift between faith and science, how science actually affirms faith, and an explanation of some key ideas essential for understanding intelligent design. It was a massive blessing to visit with Dr. Seelke. The episode will affirm your faith Jesus and challenge your faith in blind, unguided evolution, without forcing you to abandon reason.    The Discovery Ins...

Episode 14: Star Trek Beyond And The False Dichotomy Between Faith And Science

May 27, 2017 22:02 - 15 minutes - 18.1 MB

On this Episode Matt talks Star Trek! With the new series Star Trek Beyond looming, he looks back at what made him fall in love with the franchise and how the franchise treats issues of faith and science. This episode is only a drop in the bucket. Trek has such a rich body of work! 

Episode 13: UMD Campus Ministry With Grant And Danielle Hoel

May 13, 2017 21:58 - 42 minutes - 48.7 MB

Grant and Danielle share their story of being called to campus ministry and of the road to getting there. The need for campus ministry has never been greater. The dethroning of truth has left many students feeling lost, confused, and purposeless. Chi Alpha provides a loving community that offers human connection, provides clear direction, and restores the foundation of Biblical Truth for students. 

Episode 12 - Erick Hermanson Talks YFC, Church, and Christian Music

October 28, 2016 15:10 - 32 minutes - 36.9 MB

On this episode, Matthew sits down with Erick Hermanson. Erick is the Youth For Christ director in Duluth, MN. His ministry is based out of the Encounter building, where they have the largest in-door skateboard park north of the Minneapolis / St. Paul metro area. Erick also plays in the Christian metal band Lessons. Lessons recently released the third album, which is available everywhere. On this episode Erick talks about his ministry, his take on church culture, and the state of Christian m...

Episode 11: Female Action Stars and The Problem of Evil

September 08, 2016 12:59 - 12 minutes - 14.3 MB

Hollywood is churning out lots of blockbuster action flicks that feature female leads. These modern female heroes serves as a good metaphor for the church, which is referred to as the bride of Christ. If the church is a tough heroin, there has never been a time when she is more needed than now. The church is a force for good and has answers for the most perplexing moral questions of our time such as the question of why is there evil and suffering in this world. 

Episode 10 - Back To School And Life Seasons

September 01, 2016 02:31 - 13 minutes - 15 MB

It's time to go back to school! Summer ends quickly, and students shift into a new season. Similarly, life's season change, sometimes without warning. This episode offers some laughs and nostalgia about high school and some advice for how to deal with the seasons of life. 

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