Church of the Geek

Brian and Sam enter the Dreaming to discuss the first five episodes of the Netflix show Sandman, based on the comic written by Neil Gaiman.  Setting the tale in a dream world gives Gaiman a great deal of freedom in writing.  Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch or at our website Church of the Geek. To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube    

Brian and Sam revisit Thor: Love & Thunder as well as Jason Aaron's work with Jane and Thor to delve into the nature of divinity and what it means for God to be worthy. In many ways, Jane is the counter to Gorr. Not all gods need to die. Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch or at our website Church of the Geek. To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube         

This episode, Sam reviews X-Men #12, “Controlled Demolition”. Story by Gerry Duggan, art by Pepe Larraz and Marte Gracia, and letters by VC's Clayton Cowles.It's an issue full of questions and tension! Now that the secret of mutant resurrection is out, how will humanity react? Will the X-Ladies save the galaxy from Cordyceps Jones' Gameworld? Just who is Dr Stasis? Will ethics get punched in the face? Follow us on Twitter: @geekchurch, and Sam is @revsblairPlease leave us a rating and review, share us with your friends, and subscribe for more Geek goodness.

Sam and Brian are each off boldly going on adventures to strange new worlds. To continue our mission of faithfully discussing cool geeky content, we offer this excellent dollar bin episode from July 2020 with Dr. James McGrath as we discuss our shared love of Star Trek.  Dr. McGrath is the Clarence L. Goodwin Chair in New Testament Language and Literature at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. He writes regularly on science fiction and theology and has published the book aptly titled Science Fiction and Theology. You can read his blog at Religion Prof. You can reach out to him on Twitter, also @ReligionProf. Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch or our website Geek.Church.Theme song by @RickRackYouTube       

Throughout the fantastic first season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, one of the major plot threads, if not the biggest thread, is Captain Pike struggling with the foreknowledge of his future death. Brian and Sam discuss this new offering to the Star Trek world and that meaty topic of fate and determinism. For those who are interested, we mentioned our episode on Craig Thompson's Blankets. You can find it here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/17870/8344702 Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch or at our website Church of the Geek. To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube        

Brian and Sam discuss Thor: Love & Thunder along with the hefty theological question of where is God in the face of suffering?    Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch or at our website Church of the Geek. To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube       

Obi-Wan has to live after Order 66 and find new meaning and purpose, which doesn't seem all that far from what folks who are in the midst of deconstructing their faith are doing. Brian and Sam discuss the new series and what deconstruction looks like.   Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch or at our website Church of the Geek. To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube      

Brian and Sam delve into one of the major themes of Discovery Season 4: non-violence versus retaliation.  Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch or at our website Church of the Geek. To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube     

The concluding part of The Hard Lessons, where four students of a former teacher return to the school when the teacher dies. In this game, Brian and Sam are joined by the creator of the game, Joshua Wise and their own game master from their D&D game, Michael James. Join them as they tell the story of Mother Ruler from St. Destructo's School for Incorrigible and Wayward Youth. This is part 2. Joshua is the creator of The Hard Lessons and the founder of All Ports Open Network,  You can find All Ports Open Network here.  (yes, it is a safe Linktree)You can go directly to The Hard Lessons Itch funding page here. Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek.Our new website: Church of the Geek – At the Intersection of the Comic and the DivineTo help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeek

Church of the Geek goes back to school! In The Hard Lessons, four students of a former teacher return when the teacher dies to remember the teacher. In this game, Brian and Sam are joined by the creator of the game, Joshua Wise and their own game master from their D&D game, Michael James. Join them as they tell the story of Mother Ruler from St. Destructo's School for Incorrigible and Wayward Youth. This is part 1. Part 2 will drop tomorrow.Joshua is the creator of The Hard Lessons and the founder of All Ports Open Network,  You can find All Ports Open Network here.  (yes, it is a safe Linktree)You can go directly to The Hard Lessons Itch funding page here. Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek.Our new website: Church of the Geek – At the Intersection of the Comic and the DivineTo help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeek

Brian and Sam boldly go... into the fourth season of Star Trek: Discovery. Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch or at our website Church of the Geek. To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube    

Sam reviews New Mutants #25, with art by Rod Reis and Jan Juursema, written by Vita Ayala, and lettering by Travis Lanham.Magik is handing Limbo over to the Goblin Queen, and her teammates aren't too keen on the idea. Will Illyana's attempt to close the door on her traumatic past open the door up to more?Referenced this episode: Why We Sometimes Hold On To Trauma by Victoria McGeeFollow us on Twitter: @geekchurch, and I'm @revsblairPlease leave us a rating and review, share us with your friends, and subscribe for more Geek goodness.

Brian and Sam discuss Dr. Strange 2 and places we have to reckon with notions of heroes and villains.  Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch or at our website Church of the Geek. To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube                 

Brian and Sam talk with Joshua Wise, creator of the All Ports Open Network about The Hard Lessons, the new collaborative story telling game that he has created and is currently itch funding. You can find All Ports Open Network here.  (yes, it is a safe Linktree)You can go directly to The Hard Lessons Itch funding page here. Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek.Our new website: Church of the Geek – At the Intersection of the Comic and the DivineTo help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube

Brian and Sam talk with Jon Engel, Regional Manager of New Dimension Comics and Promoter of 3 Rivers Comicon, which takes place in Pittsburgh on June 4-5 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. Find the Con at: 3RiversComicon.comInstagram: @3RiversComiconFacebook: 3 Rivers ComiconDisclosure: Church of the Geek is receiving press passes for entry to the Comicon. Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek.Our new website: Church of the Geek – At the Intersection of the Comic and the DivineTo help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeek

The Disney+ series Moon Knight is finished, so Brian and Sam jump in to discuss! Mental health, devotion and commitment, and Brian volunteering to be one particular deity's avatar all inside!   Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch or at our website Church of the Geek. To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube                

In this installment of Off The Shelf, Sam reviews the series Step By Bloody Step, by the creative team of Si Spurrier, Matias Bergara and Matheus Lopes. Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek.Our new website: Church of the Geek – At the Intersection of the Comic and the DivineTo help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube

Brian reviews the 5-issue series Daisy, written and illustrated by Colin Lorimer, colors by Joana Lafuente, and lettering by Jim Campbell, published by Dark Horse. Interview with Colin Lorimer at AIPT Comics: https://aiptcomics.com/2021/11/04/colin-lorimer-daisy-qa/ Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek.Our new website: Church of the Geek – At the Intersection of the Comic and the DivineTo help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube

Brian and Sam take some time to talk about things they are enjoying... aka Blessings, and things they... are not. Those would be the Whoa's! An entire streaming service gets brought up by one of us in one of those categories. Can you guess which service and which category?  Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch or at our website Church of the Geek. To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube               

It's a new day! Brian and Sam try a new format for episodes, looking to be shorter an tighter on topics. Also, a bit of a new category of episodes, Gods In The... Sam and Brian look to explore the ways gods are used in comics and comic-related materials. We hope you all like it! This episode has us reflect on the first real deity in the MCU, Khonshu from the Moon Knight series.  Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek or at the blog Church of the Geek. To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube              

In this review, Sam digs into the weirdness and fun of Radio Spaceman by Mike Mignola, Greg Hinkle and Dave Stewart. Mignola called it "a parade of fun things" and Sam totally agrees.  Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek.Our new website: Church of the Geek – At the Intersection of the Comic and the DivineTo help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube

Brian and Sam discuss the Amazon series The Wheel of Time, focusing on cyclical versus linear time, messiahs and relationships. Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek or at the blog Church of the Geek. To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube             

Sam and Brian discuss the newest DC offering of the dark knight, The Batman. We talk vengeance and vocation.  Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek or at the blog Church of the Geek. To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube            

Someone has killed Christopher Chance, he just hasn't died yet. Now this detective gets to investigate his own murder. Brian reviews issue #5 of this stellar book.Writer: Tom KingArt and color by: Greg SmallwoodConnect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek. Our new website: Church of the Geek – At the Intersection of the Comic and the DivineTo help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube

This time for Off The Shelf, Sam reviews All New Firefly #1 by Boom! Studios, with story by David Booher, art by Jordi Perez, Francesco Segala and Gloria Martinelli, and lettering by Jim Campbell. Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek.Our new website: Church of the Geek – At the Intersection of the Comic and the DivineTo help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube

 Here is our Dollar Bin, Church of the Geek's equivalent version of the discount long box full of old comics that hold a treasure. Brian and Sam hold up a previous episode for a re-examination and this one is a gem.  We dive into the classic 1986 publication of The Dark Knight Returns. A title that Brian had never read.  Creative team: Frank Miller, Klaus Janson and Lynn Varley Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek or at the blog Church of the Geek. To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeek

The title pretty much says it all... DC heroes. Vampires. Pure fun. Writer: James Tynion IV & Matthew RosenbergArt and color by: Otto SchmidtConnect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek. Our new website: Church of the Geek – At the Intersection of the Comic and the DivineTo help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube

Sam and Brian discuss the new Star Wars series, The Book of Boba Fett.  Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek or at the blog Church of the Geek. To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube           

Stories are powerful. Brian reviews a great reflection on that point in Moon Knight #8 Writer: Jed MacKayArt by: Allessandro CappucchioColor by Rachelle Rosenberg Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek. Our new website: Church of the Geek – At the Intersection of the Comic and the DivineTo help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube

It's the end of the world as we know it. Brian reviews Fantastic Four The Reckoning War Alpha #1 Written by Dan SlottArt by Carlos Pacheco, Rafael Fonteriz, and Carlos Magno Colors by Guru-eFX Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek. Our new website: Church of the Geek – At the Intersection of the Comic and the DivineTo help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube

In this very special episode of Church of the Geek, Brian and Sam are joined by good friends of the podcast, The Rev. Shayna Watson and Janel Baker to discuss the notion of passing mantles. How does it happen in comics, books and movies? How does it happen in the Church and academia?  Shayna Watson -- founder and director of TheoCon. Find her on Twitter @theoconlive, and TheoCon at the website theocon.live. Janel Baker teaches philosophy and religion at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, Michigan. You can find her on twitter @theogek. Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek or at the blog Church of the Geek. To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube          

Welcome to “Off The Shelf”, our comic book reviews of recent titles. Today Brian reviews Arkham City: Order Of The World #4, written by Dan Watters, illustrated by Dani and colors by Dave StewartConnect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek. Our new website: Church of the Geek – At the Intersection of the Comic and the DivineTo help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube

This time for Off The Shelf, Sam reviews Jonathan Hickman's final (probably, maybe) X-Men comic, Inferno #4. Is it turnt up or burnt down?Check out our new website!!!http://geek.churchConnect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek or at the blog Church of the Geek.To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube        

Brian and Sam discuss the Marvel series Hawkeye. They delve into areas of grief, memory and secrets.  Check out our new website!!! http://geek.church Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek or at the blog Church of the Geek. To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube         

Brian and Sam enter the Matrix again. We mentioned Dr. McGrath's article on the movie. You can read that here: https://www.patheos.com/blogs/religionprof/2021/12/the-matrix-resurrections.html Check out our new website!!! http://geek.church Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek or at the blog Church of the Geek. To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube        

Brian and Sam discuss Spider-Man: No Way Home.  Check out our new website!!! http://geek.church Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek or at the blog Church of the Geek. To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube         

Welcome to “Off The Shelf”, our comic book reviews of recent titles. Today Sam reviews Primordial #3, sritten by Jeff Lemire with art by Andrea Sorrentino and colors by Dave StewartLink referenced in this episode: Major Printing and Distribution Problems Hitting Comics Industry (bleedingcool.com)Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek. Our new website: Church of the Geek – At the Intersection of the Comic and the DivineTo help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube

Here is our Dollar Bin, Church of the Geek's equivalent version of the discount long box full of old comics that hold a treasure. Brian and Sam hold up a previous episode for a re-examination and this one is a gem. Brian and Sam talked with Dr. Elizabeth Coody,  Dr. Elizabeth Coody, assistant professor of Religious Studies at Morningside College in Sioux City, IA. We discuss various titles and how they help us interpret scripture. You can connect Dr. Coody on Twitter @ecoody. Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek or at our website Geek.Church To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube    

For this special edition of Off The Shelf, Brian chats with author, comic fan, and person of faith Mike Roe who just wrote The 30 Rock Book. Brian and Mike talk 30 Rock, comics and Mike's faith journey. His article from Vanity Fair on blackface in 30 Rock can be found here. https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/12/30-rock-tina-fey-race-blackfaceYou can connect with Mike on Twitter: @MikeRoe Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek or at the blog Church of the Geek.To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube

Brian and Sam awake from their turkey induced coma to talk about the things that they are geeking out about right now... some comic related stuff... some not. Check out our new website!!! http://geek.church Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek or at the blog Church of the Geek. To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube        

Brian and Sam discuss the new MCU movie, Eternals.  Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek or at the blog Church of the Geek. To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube            

Welcome to “Off The Shelf”, our comic book reviews of recent titles. This time Sam reviews Inferno #2 by Jonathan Hickman, Stefano Caselli and David Curiel.Links referenced in this episode: Dan Spinelli: "Inferno #2 is a Romance Comic, and That's Why it Works"Christopher Jones: "Symbols In Art: Mirrors & Reflections"Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek or at the blog Church of the Geek.To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube

Sam and Brian set off into the desert to discuss the new film version of Dune, directed by Dennis Villeneuve. Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek or at the blog Church of the Geek. To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube            

Brian and Sam delve into the Marvel series What If?... and ponder how that question can affect us throughout our lives.  Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek or at the blog Church of the Geek. To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube           

Brian and Sam take a minute to talk about things coming up on the horizon that have them excited, which leads them into a conversation about hope.  Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek or at the blog Church of the Geek. To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube          

Welcome to “Off The Shelf”, our comic book reviews of recent titles. These are designed to be brief reviews of current books and series that we think you should check out.Sam reviews King Spawn #1, written by Todd McFarlane and Sean Lewis, with art by Javi Fernadez and FCO Placencia.Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek or at the blog Church of the Geek.To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube

Brian and Sam discuss Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.  Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek or at the blog Church of the Geek. To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube         

Brian and Sam discuss the Netflix series Shadow and Bone. Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek or at the blog Church of the Geek. To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube        

Welcome to “Off The Shelf”, our comic book reviews of recent titles. These are designed to be brief reviews of current books and series that we think you should check out.Sam discusses The Trial of Magneto #1, written by Leah Williams with art by Lucas Werneck & Edgar Delgado.Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek or at the blog Church of the Geek.To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube

Welcome to “Off The Shelf”, our comic book reviews of recent titles. These are designed to be brief reviews of current books and series that we think you should check out.Brian discusses The Goddamned: The Virgin Brides, written by Jason Aaron, art by R.M. Guera, colors by Giulia Brusco Friend of the podcast Wil Rose and Homebrewed Christianity host Trip Fuller talk with Jason Aaron: https://trippfuller.com/2020/06/25/jason-aaron-he-is-worthy-but-is-god-thor-star-wars-and-southern-bastards/ Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek or at the blog Church of the Geek.To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube

Brian and Sam discuss James Gunn's The Suicide Squad.  Connect with us on Twitter @GeekChurch and on Facebook at Church of the Geek or at the blog Church of the Geek. To help support the podcast, please visit our Ko-Fi page here: https://ko-fi.com/churchofthegeekTheme song by @RickRackYouTube