God Geeks

I know I said there would not be a new episode until this summer, but here is a bonus episode with Pastor Lawton Thompson. Enjoy!

Seminarian Andrew Asp joins James to discuss Ecclesiastes and the meaning of life, Call Day and cardiac events.

Joey Bluege and Lawton Thompson are back to continue our discussion of the intersection between worship, faith and culture. In this episode we discuss the medieval church, online church and general God Geekiness.

Pastors Joey Bluege and Lawton Thompson join me to discuss the intersection between worship and culture. This is a supersized episode and will be broken into 3 parts. Joey and Lawton are fellow Lutheran Geeks at Concordia Seminary so we end up getting into the Lutheran weeds a bit. I do my best to unpack out “Lutheranisms” for you all.

Pastor Lawton Thompson joins James to discuss the Psalms, Laments, modern rock music and more.

Ryann and James wrap up their conversation on ethics. James geeks out about Interstellar and N.T. Wright. Helpful links: The Garden the Curtain and the Cross Resident Aliens by Stanley Hauerwas Surprised by Hope by N. T. Wright

Ryann is back for part two of our discussion on ethics. This week we look at ethics from a 2nd Article perspective and dive into some Dietrich Bonhoeffer… it is not as boring as it sounds.

Ryann joins Pastor James for our first official GodGeeks Junior episode. We discuss ethics from a First Article perspective Whats that mean? You will have to listen to find out.

My wife Ryann joins me to discuss our new podcast series, GodGeeks Jr. We also discuss moving during the pandemic, ethics classes, TaskMaster and more.

Part 2 of my conversation with God Geeks Victor Minetola, Nate Huse and Frank Hart. Our longest episode yet. We had way to much fun, hope you do too.

After a long break, the Podcast is back! Pastors Victor, Nathan, and Frank join Pastor James for 2 supersized episodes about all things ministry and Star Wars. Part II coming soon. Don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes.

A couple weeks ago I got to hang out with a special groups of God Geeks. Join us for a lively discussion about preaching, teaching, and The Last Jedi.

Danial Megison joins James to talk about youth ministry, Stranger things 2 and his insane addiction to jumping out of planes and gliding like a flying squirrel.   This week we discuss Stranger Things, but don’t worry, this is a spoiler free episode.

I know. I know. It has been a long time. We took a few weeks off, those few weeks turned into months. We missed the ending to The Leftovers and an entire season of Game of Thrones. But, we are back with a new format, and inferior sound (including me banging my hands on the table every ten seconds). Please ...

The Geeks wrestle with doubt of all kinds. Is it ok to doubt? Is doubt a sin? Where does doubt come from? Then the Geeks discuss new movies, new trailers, and new shows and ne The Leftovers.

This is a jam packed episode, so buckle up. The Geeks discuss the new Last Jedi trailer then they answer the question, “what is the eschaton and why don’t we talk about it?” And finally, The Leftovers are back!!!! Regaining Biblical Hope_ Restoring the Prominence of the Parousia – Jeffrey A. G

What role does instruction play in a Christian’s life? How much would you pay for a Mark Hamill autograph? and Bill discovers The Witcher 3.

Sanctification, what does it mean? Who is responsible for it? What role do we play? The Geeks answer these questions to the best of their abilities… so yeah.  then the Geeks catch up on everything Geeky form the last few weeks and James tries to convince Bill to see Logan.

Are we just brainwashing our kids when we teach them about Christ at a young age? Does having more decisions lead to a more “authentic” faith? These questions and more on this week’s God Geeks Podcast.

This week the Geeks dive into the deep waters of baptism and the difference between explaining and proclaiming. Then the Geeks discuss some new TV shows, movies, and documentaries.

The geeks are back! Join in on their conversation about creeds, Arianism, Gnosticism, The OA, and the Pulitzer prize winning To Kill a Mockingbird. May the Force be with you.

Sorry about the hiatus… James was rather busy for some reason.  Join the Geeks as they dive into the Lutheran Confessions… this might take a while. Then, the Geeks discuss new TV that they watched over the break, The OA, The Magicians, and The Expanse.

The Geeks saw Rogue One… are you surprised? This very special episode consists entirely of Rogue One talk, so be warned, spoilers ahead. May the force be with you.

The Geeks answer the thought provoking question, Why is God a man? Then, the geeks play a western themed version of the hypothetical movie game and of course, we discuss the violent delights and violent ends of season one of Westworld.

Join James and Bill for a supersized discussion about why we are free from sin, the wonders of the paleo diet, a hypothetical life of Paul movie, and more Westworld than you can shake a revolver at.

The Geeks ask the hard hitting question, why does Jesus say Christians will be hated and persecuted?  Then, Bill and James introduce a new God Geeks game, Bill preaches the virtues of the Paleo Diet, and the Geeks discuss the latest from Westworld.

Join the Geeks as they travel back in time to the Reformation. Then Bill and James discuss the upcoming Dark Tower comics and the upcoming movie.

The Geeks recap the awesome Christ Hold Fast DFW City Event during Jedi Mind Tricks and then discuss King Ezekial, two timelines and tigers… Oh my!

Bill, James and our guest geek, Pastor Raymond, discuss the heart of vocation, imperialism, and more. Then we discuss the return of The Walking Dead, Comic Con, and Westworld. This is not a spoiler free episode…

Join us for a very special bonus episode of God Geeks. Pastor Raymond Kaija joins us! Pastor Raymond is visiting us all the way from Masindi Uganda and fills us in on what God is up to in Uganda, how he met Pastor Bill and more. www.facebook.com/kaija.rayomnd SoulThirst Africa

Why do we go to church? Do we need corporate worship? The Geeks discuss the supposed millennial view that you do not need to be part of a congregation to be part of the Church. Then, the Geeks discuss the new Rogue One trailer, The Dark Tower, and Dallas comic con. Enjoy!

Hosts and New Arrivals, Welcome! This week Bill and James geek out about Westworld. Do android cowboys dream about electric cattle? What is the nature of virtual evil? Jedi Mind Tricks is spoiler free, but we cant promise the same about This Week in Geek.

The Geeks discuss the differences between the 4 Gospel narratives. Are their discrepancies, if so why and is the Bible still reliable? Then the Geeks review some movies and try not to talk about Westworld and Star Wars… and fail.

The Geeks talk to God, does he listen, does he answer, can we pray without Christ? Prayer is the Jedi Mind Trick of the week. Then, James Geeks out about the new Dark Tower movie and gives us a Star Wars update.

This week the Geeks discuss orthodoxy, heterodoxy, heresy and more. Then the Geeks had the novel idea of discussing literature, Cormac Mccarthy in particular.

Ahoy Maties! This week the Geeks officially join the Pirate Christian Radio network. Join the Geeks on a geeky theology voyage where they discuss the Office of the Keys, lightsaber colors, and the joys of audiobooks. http://www.piratechristian.com

The Geeks discuss good works and the Christian, a controversial topic that Bill argues is ultimately liberating in light of the Gospel. Then the Geeks discuss the controversial game, No Man’s Sky.  

This week the Geeks answer one of our loyal listener’s emails and boy is it a good question. Then in This Week in Geek the Geeks discuss the new Rogue One trailer, a new Geeky show and more.

The Geeks are back from vacation and have a lot of geeky stuff to talk about. Join them for a special “This Summer in Geek” episode full of movie, books and video game geekyness. May the force be with you.

This is an extra special, super-sized, Jedi Mind Tricks episode of the God Geeks Podcast. James and Bill discuss a proper distinction of law and gospel and the 3rd use of the law. CHF City Event is coming to Dallas! ChristHoldFast.org Don’t forget to visit Bill’s site and download his new album for free!

Why do we get angry? What is at the root of anger and indeed most sins? The Geeks answer these questions and more. Plus the Geeks discuss Stranger Things in a spoilerific episode of This Week in Geek. Warning, you should binge all 8 episodes of Stranger Things before listening to the second half of this weeks show.

Is there such thing as “righteous anger”? The Geeks discuss anger, excuses, and the Gospel in Jedi Mind Tricks. Then, James and Bill geek out about the Netflix series, Stranger Things. Please for the love of all things geeky and retro, watch Stranger Things before next week! This week is spoiler free but next week we release the Demigorgan and ...

In honor of Bill’s new album (available at BillBrimer.com and on iTunes) the Geeks talk about music, art, and worship. Is there a distinction between sacred and secular? What is worship and who is actually leading it? Then the Geeks discuss the Game of Thrones season finale.  

Bill and James saw The Conjuring 2 and survived. Is it worth seeing? What theological messages does it have? Was it all a hoax? Why are ghosts so obsessed with closing doors? The Geeks discuss it all.  Then James and Bill have some TV and movie updates including Westworld, Stranger Things, Star Trek and of course, Game of Thrones.

By request of a fellow geek, Bill and James watch The Conjuring and discuss demonology, clairvoyance, the horror genre and more. Then, during “This Week in Geek”, James geeks out about Legos, Minecraft and Dungeons and Dragons. And of course, the Geeks talk a little Game of Thrones.

What is the relationship between science and faith? Do either have the answers to everything? This week the Geeks discuss mysteries science and theology. Plus, James reports back from FanExpo Dallas and the Geeks talk Walking Dead.

The Geeks check out the pilot of AMC’s new show Preacher which leads to a conversation about blasphemy and if there are any unforgivable sins. Don’t forget to review us on iTunes and enter in our drawing to be a guest on the show.

The Geeks explore the Two Kingdoms Doctrine and how a proper understanding of it and the Gospel can guide how Christians react to current events, politics and the government. Then we Geek out with a look at some unique summer movies and of course, we hold the door open for some Game of Thrones updates.

This week the Geeks tackle a big life question, what is my purpose? Also, the Geeks discuss HBO’s Westworld, Rogue One leaks, and more Game of Thrones.

This week on a very special Friday the 13th Jedi Mind Tricks we talk the supernatural. Ghosts, demons, exorcisms, oh my! Also in this episode  James reviews Captain America: Civil War or as it is also known, The Movie that DC Wishes They Had Made, plus we talk just a little more Game of Thrones.

Jedi Mind Tricks: The Geeks discuss dreams, prophecy and the full Gospel. This Week in Geek: More Game of Thrones! What is R+L=J? We attempt to explain.