Church Nerds

Bubba & Anna are back (finally) for a special episode of the Church Nerds examining "Easter Eggs" from nerd culture and Biblical ones as well. Also, eggs are out... paint potatoes this year! And, is this the end of "Church Nerds"? ★ Support this podcast ★

Bubba & Anna return with a look at A.I., how it's been portrayed in movies, and how it ties into a spiritual perspective. ★ Support this podcast ★

Bubba & Anna share nerdy Christmas traditions here at home and around the world in this special Christmas Eve Eve episode. ★ Support this podcast ★

The Church Nerds discuss how Christians and Nerds are accustomed to waiting. ★ Support this podcast ★

Bubba & Anna discuss The Rings of Power and the relationships there-in, all recorded LIVE for the LTN Giving Tuesday Mega Stream! ★ Support this podcast ★

 The Church Nerds discuss shows and series that were cancelled before their time, and then step up the discussion to cancel culture and our Christian response.  ★ Support this podcast ★

The Church Nerds bring you a post-Halloween episode full of spoopiness as they share some of their nightmares and go through 8 different scary Bible stories. ★ Support this podcast ★

The Church Nerds take a look at personality-driven "church" cults, inspired by the new HBOmax's documentary about Gwen Shamblin Lara's religious weight-loss regimen and the church built around it. ★ Support this podcast ★

Bubba & Anna take a look at their TikTok feeds and what the algorithm they've cultivated means for them, spiritually. ★ Support this podcast ★

 The Church Nerds share Bubba's stories from Strong Tower Con. Things are happening and we are seeing God move in the lives of those who come to do something as seemingly meaningless as push little bits of plastic and cardboard across a table. ★ Support this podcast ★

The Church Nerds talk about their love of the Great British Bake Off and how the show reminds them of other impossible situations we face in life. ★ Support this podcast ★

The Church Nerds give their thoughts on Top Gun Maverick and the themes of anger and resentment in the story between Maverick and Rooster. ★ Support this podcast ★

Bubba & Anna discuss Mr. Rogers and the documentary "Won't You Be My Neighbor?", taking a look at what we can learn from Mr. Rogers to carry into our work.

Bubba & Anna return for a new season and kick things off by taking about the smash hit of the Summer - Stranger Things - as well as the themes of bullying and manipulation through the series.

Our world is experiencing a lot of tragedy, divisiveness, and pain right now. The Church Nerds take a look at what is going on and at what we can do.

The Church Nerds use "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" to launch into a discussion on how to discover people who may be misunderstood, but have so much to offer - in the world at large and in the church body.

With social media and news dominated by the Depp/Heard trail, it makes us think about scandal and rumors and why they fascinate us. The Church Nerds ask: How does our faith affect whether or not we watch, listen, or take part in these things?

We all know that one nerd who knows so much about their fandom that having a conversation with them is no fun. The Church Nerds ask if Christian apologists fall into this same problem? When and where are the best times to teach apologetics and how can we avoid weaponizing them?

The Church Nerds explore the importance that stories take in our lives, from the allegories we find in our favorite fiction to the inspiring testimonies of how Christ has transformed our lives.

The Church Nerds discuss "Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed", "The Rise & Fall of Mars Hill", and several other recent church scandals - including what could have stopped these scandals long before they even became scandals.

This week the Church Nerds draw off of the real-life experience of Bubba losing his voice and not being able to communicate. They take a hard look at how we not only communicate non-verbally with each other, but also how God communicates with us when we can’t hear His voice as clear as we would like to.

Bubba & Anna work to help you build meaningful moments in gaming with those closest to you, including helping them get past any hang-ups or misconceptions they might have about certain games or gaming in general, and doing it in a more selfless way.

Bubba & Anna discuss disagreements within fandoms that, when you get down to it, aren't really all that important in the grand scheme of things. And, of course, if we tend to do this over our fandoms, we certainly get tempted to argue the same way over doctrine and faith.

Bubba & Anna take a deep dive into the movie "Encanto", taking a look at spiritual comparisons and connections that they see in "a movie about a candle."

Few things rival the feeling of finally beating a game that has made us question our resolve multiple times over weeks, maybe even months - the moment we finally conquer something we thought was beyond us, because the game forced us to level up. But in our spiritual lives, are we too soft? Or are we allowing ourselves to be challenged so we can level up?

Do you hear Laurel or Yanny? Is the dress white and gold or black and blue? Green needle or Brainstorm? Bubba & Anna discuss personal interpretation and how outside help can either manipulate or persuade - whether that be in a silly internet trend or in our spiritual lives. PLUS:+ Wordle or Absurdle?

Bubba took a virtual adventure into virtual church in the Metaverse (well, as it currently exists, anyway) this past week, and he and Anna discuss what the Metaverse is and what ministry in the Metaverse will look like moving forward.

In this special Dec 24th episode, Bubba & Anna set out to rank the definitive Christmas Movie Tier Chart! Plus, a Christmas Traditions Quiz and loads of Holiday Cheer!

Some people are comfortable in their routines, enjoying their favorites, and living a life wrapped in the familiar. But does that mean we fear trying new things? Bubba & Anna discuss why some people struggle to do something new and how that translates to our faith journey as well.

In our Thanksgiving-focused episode, Bubba and Anna dive a bit deeper into the idea of celebrating a holiday that might be a source of pain for another American culture. As Christian in America, is it kind and tender-hearted to celebrate Thanksgiving? It's an open and honest examination that might not have a perfect answer, but it's a conversation that we need to have.

Bubba & Anna can't let go of Halloween season! And so, in this week's show, they unpack the new Netflix series "Midnight Mass" in a spoiler-filled deep-dive review.

Bubba & Anna revisit The Chosen - a dramatic episodic presentation of the Gospels from Angel Studios - as Season 2 has completed it's release. How does Season 2 stack up against Season 1? Highlights? Flaws? What comes next? All this and a Game of Thrones quiz too!

Bubba & Anna dive deep into Halloween-related topics and memories. They also welcome the author of the article "Holy Horror" - Jaclyn Parrish - to discuss our facsination with the scary and supernatural.

Bubba & Anna discuss burnout, rage quitting, and all phases of emotional struggle in the gaming world and life in general.

Bubba & Anna discuss the hobby of collecting and what our collection habits say about us on deeper levels.

Bubba & Anna discuss food, snacks, treats, and drinks, as well as food in the Bible! PLUS: Stranger Things.

Bubba & Anna take a look at time travel in our TV and movies and examine the idea and possibility from different moral aspects. PLUS: Murder basement!

Even some of the greatest movies in history struggle with plot holes that threaten to take you out of the world being built. Bubba & Anna discuss some of the most glaring plot holes, and then transition to what some would call "Faith Plot Holes" or big questions about God and the Bible that we may never be able to answer.

Sometimes we are so invested in our favorite movie, TV show or book that if someone spoiled a major plot point we might wish them great harm. Why do we have those feelings? Why do some of us want to be the spoiler? What does the Bible teach us about this topic? Bubba and Anna attempt to answer these questions and more on this episode of the Church Nerds podcast.

Have you ever wanted to share your favorite movie from your childhood with your kids only to be horriefied at the content when you sit down to watch it with them? Yea... uh... us neither... Bubba and Anna chat about why the rating system even exists and how we can use it to our advantage this week on Church Nerds!

Bubba & Anna rate the nerdiness of Old and New Testament figures. I know it sounds strange, but go with us here, it's deeper than it sounds.

Bubba & Anna return for Season 3, catching you up on their life and discussing a strange event that occured last month when Bubba went viral on TikTok, the events of which raised some interesting questions... all based around a shed.

In the Season 2 finale, Bubba & Anna discuss nostalgia and tradition, and how both can be good for us and bad for us, depending on the situation and execution.

Bubba & Anna discuss the History of Memes, GIFs, and LTN's stance on over-posting "Jesus memes". PLUS: PJ the baby guest stars!

Bubba & Anna tackle a heavy topic - grief, in all areas of our lives. Plus: Backpacking, Solo Parenting, and more!

Bubba & Anna discuss creativity, why it is essential in nerd culture and church culture alike. PLUS: Skill share!

Bubba & Anna explain their absence last week - they were miserably sick - and share what the LTN Community loves to do on their sick days. PLUS: Gift Cards

Bubba & Anna share their unpopular nerdy opinons and then discuss when the right time is to share our opinions. PLUS: Stress Relief Tactics!

Bubba & Anna discuss what it means to be made in the image of God.

Bubba & Anna discuss what it says on the tin - miracles and magic - in the nerd community and in the Biblical realm. PLUS: Love Thy Nerd is 3! Get 20% off LTN Merch with the coupon code "WEARETHREE" at LoveThyNerd.com/store

Bubba & Anna talk about how they have found long distance connections with family in an unexpected place; through gaming and online play. Plus, what the Bible says about connection.