Podcast for Nerdy Christians

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians, where faith meets fandom. In the final episode of Season 6, we're talking about the elements of writing that make us love certain stories. Head to facebook.com/nerdychristians to to talk to us, and please leave a rating or review on your podcast platform. Check out Adam's fantasy novels on his website adamthomas.net. You can get a free PDF copy of his novella Highest Stakes: A Memoir and Manual About My Life as a Vampire Hunter by signing up for his bi-monthly author's newsletter. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, Jedi, and Jesus.

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians, where faith meets fandom. In the 8th and penultimate episode of Season 6, the second of a two-parter, we're talking about how fantasy helps us imagine a better real world. Head to facebook.com/nerdychristians to to talk to us, and please leave a rating or review on your podcast platform. Check out Adam's fantasy novels on his website adamthomas.net. You can get a free PDF copy of his novella Highest Stakes: A Memoir and Manual About My Life as a Vampire Hunter by signing up for his bi-monthly author's newsletter. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, Jedi, and Jesus.

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians, where faith meets fandom. In the 7th episode of Season 6, the first of a two-parter, we're talking about real world influences on fantasy world-building. Head to facebook.com/nerdychristians to to talk to us, and please leave a rating or review on your podcast platform. Check out Adam's fantasy novels on his website adamthomas.net. You can get a free PDF copy of his novella Highest Stakes: A Memoir and Manual About My Life as a Vampire Hunter by signing up for his bi-monthly author's newsletter. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, Jedi, and Jesus.

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians, where faith meets fandom. In the 6th episode of Season 6, we're talking about found families across a variety of nerdy media. Head to facebook.com/nerdychristians to to talk to us, and please leave a rating or review on your podcast platform. Check out Adam's fantasy novels on his website adamthomas.net. You can get a free PDF copy of his novella Highest Stakes: A Memoir and Manual About My Life as a Vampire Hunter by signing up for his bi-monthly author's newsletter. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, Jedi, and Jesus.

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians, where faith meets fandom. In the 5th episode of Season 6, we're talking about arguably the best of the Disney+ Star Wars live action shows – Andor. Head to facebook.com/nerdychristians to to talk to us, and please leave a rating or review on your podcast platform. Check out Adam's fantasy novels on his website adamthomas.net. You can get a free PDF copy of his novella Highest Stakes: A Memoir and Manual About My Life as a Vampire Hunter by signing up for his bi-monthly author's newsletter. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, Jedi, and Jesus.

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians, where faith meets fandom. In the 4th episode of Season 6, we're talking about three of the recent Disney remakes of Renaissance animated films. Head to facebook.com/nerdychristians to to talk to us, and please leave a rating or review on your podcast platform. Check out Adam's fantasy novels on his website adamthomas.net. You can get a free PDF copy of his novella Highest Stakes: A Memoir and Manual About My Life as a Vampire Hunter by signing up for his bi-monthly author's newsletter. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, Jedi, and Jesus.

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians, where faith meets fandom. In the 3rd episode of Season 6, we're talking about Shuri's journey in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Head to facebook.com/nerdychristians to to talk to us, and please leave a rating or review on your podcast platform. Check out Adam's fantasy novels on his website adamthomas.net. You can get a free PDF copy of his novella Highest Stakes: A Memoir and Manual About My Life as a Vampire Hunter by signing up for his bi-monthly author's newsletter. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, Jedi, and Jesus.

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians, where faith meets fandom. Carrie and Adam are back for the second episode of the long-awaited Season 6. In this ep, we're talking about the biggest blockbuster of the year – Barbie! Head to facebook.com/nerdychristians to to talk to us, and please leave a rating or review on your podcast platform. Check out Adam's fantasy novels on his website adamthomas.net. You can get a free PDF copy of his novella Highest Stakes: A Memoir and Manual About My Life as a Vampire Hunter by signing up for his bi-monthly author's newsletter. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, Jedi, and Jesus.

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians, where faith meets fandom. Carrie and Adam are back at long last for Season 6. We've both loved Doctor Who forever but have only marginally talked about the show on the podcast. That changes today! Head to facebook.com/nerdychristians to to talk to us, and please leave a rating or review on your podcast platform. Check out Adam's fantasy novels on his website adamthomas.net. You can get a free PDF copy of his novella Highest Stakes: A Memoir and Manual About My Life as a Vampire Hunter by signing up for his bi-monthly author's newsletter. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, Jedi, and Jesus.

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians, where faith meets fandom. In this finale of Season 5, Carrie and Adam have some fun making D&D parties out of the characters they talked about for each season of the podcast. The results are eclectic to say the least. We round out the episode with a few reflections on The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet. Head to facebook.com/nerdychristians to to talk to us, and please leave a rating or review on your podcast platform. Check out Adam's fantasy novels on his website adamthomas.net. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, Jedi, and Jesus.

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians, where faith meets fandom. In this episode we're talking about how Dungeons and Dragons makes us better followers of Jesus. We're also finishing Becky Chambers's award-winning sci-fi novel The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet. Head to facebook.com/nerdychristians to to talk to us, and please leave a rating or review on your podcast platform. Check out Adam's fantasy novels on his website adamthomas.net. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, Jedi, and Jesus.

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians, where faith meets fandom. In this episode we're talking about the concept of Beloved Community, and we're using the Avengers, the Fellowship of the Ring, and the Stranger Things kids to do it. We're also continuing our book club, reading Becky Chambers's award-winning sci-fi novel The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet. Head to facebook.com/nerdychristians to to talk to us, and please leave a rating or review on your podcast platform. Check out Adam's fantasy novels on his website adamthomas.net. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, Jedi, and Jesus. Stephanie Spellers's book The Church Cracked Open.

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians, where faith meets fandom. In this episode we're talking about toxic charity, colonialism, and white saviors. We're also continuing our book club, reading Becky Chambers's award-winning sci-fi novel The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet. Head to facebook.com/nerdychristians to to talk to us, and please leave a rating or review on your podcast platform. Check out Adam's fantasy novels on his website adamthomas.net. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, Jedi, and Jesus.

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians, where faith meets fandom. In this episode we're talking about villains across lots of properties. We're also continuing our book club, reading Becky Chambers's award-winning sci-fi novel The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet. Head to facebook.com/nerdychristians to to talk to us, and please leave a rating or review on your podcast platform. Check out Adam's fantasy novels on his website adamthomas.net. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, Jedi, and Jesus.

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians, where faith meets fandom. In this episode we're talking droid rights in Star Wars and Star Trek. We're also continuing our book club, reading Becky Chambers's award-winning sci-fi novel The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet. Head to facebook.com/nerdychristians to to talk to us, and please leave a rating or review on your podcast platform. Check out Adam's fantasy novels on his website adamthomas.net. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, Jedi, and Jesus. Here's a link to the Pop Culture Detective video we reference in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD2UrB7zepo

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians, where faith meets fandom. In this episode we're talking SciFi/Fantasy chaplains. We're also continuing our book club, reading Becky Chambers's award-winning sci-fi novel The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet. Head to facebook.com/nerdychristians to to talk to us, and please leave a rating or review on your podcast platform. Check out Adam's fantasy novels on his website adamthomas.net. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, Jedi, and Jesus.

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians, where faith meets fandom. In this episode we're talking about Captain America: The First Avenger, and how Steve Rogers makes a great super hero specifically because he grew up with less privilege than the other soldiers who could have become Cap. We're also continuing our book club, reading Becky Chambers's award-winning sci-fi novel The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet. Head to facebook.com/nerdychristians to to talk to us, and please leave a rating or review on your podcast platform. Check out Adam's fantasy novels on his website adamthomas.net. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, Jedi, and Jesus. For more about Dr. Christena Cleveland, please click here: https://www.christenacleveland.com/

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians, where faith meets fandom. In this episode we're talking about Encanto, specifically the family system of the Madrigals. We're also continuing our book club, reading Becky Chambers's award-winning sci-fi novel The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet. Head to facebook.com/nerdychristians to to talk to us, and please leave a rating or review on your podcast platform. Check out Adam's fantasy novels on his website adamthomas.net. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, Jedi, and Jesus. Bowen Family Systems Theory: https://www.thebowencenter.org/introduction-eight-concepts

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians, where faith meets fandom. In the Season 5 debut, we're talking about Disney "I want songs" -- the songs from Disney movies that talk about what the main character wants and needs. We're also starting our new book club book, Becky Chambers's award-winning sci-fi novel The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet. Head to facebook.com/nerdychristians to to talk to us, and please leave a rating or review on your podcast platform. Check out Adam's fantasy novels on his website adamthomas.net. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, Jedi, and Jesus.

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians, where faith meets fandom. In our fun, final episode of Season 4, we talking "would you rathers" and favorite this and thats. Head to facebook.com/nerdychristians to ask us a question about faith or fandom on the show. Please leave us a rating or review on your podcast platform. And check out Adam's fantasy novels on his website adamthomas.net. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, Jedi, and Jesus.

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians, where faith meets fandom. This episode, we're talking about the Mandalorian, fundamentalism, and embracing complexity. We'll also finish Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Head to facebook.com/nerdychristians to ask us a question about faith or fandom on the show. Please leave us a rating or review on your podcast platform. And check out Adam's fantasy novels on his website adamthomas.net. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, Jedi, and Jesus.

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians, where faith meets fandom. This episode, we're talking WandaVision, keying in on Wanda's grief and how it manifests. We'll also tackle some chapters of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Head to facebook.com/nerdychristians to ask us a question about faith or fandom on the show. Please leave us a rating or review on your podcast platform. And check out Adam's fantasy novels on his website adamthomas.net. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, Jedi, and Jesus. Book referenced in this episode: My Grandmother's Hands by Resmaa Menakem (click here for more info)

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians, where faith meets fandom. This episode, we're going back to childhood and imagining our way into following Jesus with the help of The Chronicles of Narnia, My Neighbor, Totoro, Godly Play, and more. We'll also tackle some chapters of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Head to facebook.com/nerdychristians to ask us a question about faith or fandom on the show. Please leave us a rating or review on your podcast platform. And check out Adam's fantasy novels on his website adamthomas.net. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, Jedi, and Jesus.

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians, where faith meets fandom. This episode, we're imagining all the beings that could exist on other planets and how knowledge of them would shape our faith. We'll also tackle some chapters of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Head to facebook.com/nerdychristians to ask us a question about faith or fandom on the show. Please leave us a rating or review on your podcast platform. And check out Adam's fantasy novels on his website adamthomas.net. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, Jedi, and Jesus.

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians, where faith meets fandom. This episode, we're talking about the alignment system in Dungeons and Dragons and what we align ourselves to in our lives. We'll also tackle some chapters of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Head to facebook.com/nerdychristians to ask us a question about faith or fandom on the show. Please leave us a rating or review on your podcast platform. And check out Adam's fantasy novels on his website adamthomas.net. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, Jedi, and Jesus.

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians returns for our fourth season, and we're back with a new tagline: "Where faith meets fandom." This episode, we're talking about scapegoating in the Bible, in fantasy properties, and in real life. We'll also tackle some chapters of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Head to facebook.com/nerdychristians to ask us a question about faith or fandom on the show. Please leave us a rating or review on your podcast platform. And check out Adam's fantasy novels on his website adamthomas.net. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, Jedi, and Jesus. -- Find Isabel Wilkerson, author of Caste, here: https://www.isabelwilkerson.com/

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians returns for our fourth season, and we're back with a new tagline: "Where faith meets fandom." This episode, we're talking about naming and mission in Moana and a few other properties. We'll also tackle some chapters of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Head to facebook.com/nerdychristians to ask us a question about faith or fandom on the show. Please leave us a rating or review on your podcast platform. And check out Adam's fantasy novels on his website adamthomas.net. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, Jedi, and Jesus.

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians returns for our fourth season, and we're back with a new tagline: "Where faith meets fandom." This episode, we're talking Star Wars: The Last Jedi, focusing on Luke Skywalker's critique of the Jedi order. We'll also tackle the first five chapters of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Head to facebook.com/nerdychristians to ask us a question about faith or fandom on the show. Please leave us a rating or review on your podcast platform. And check out Adam's fantasy novels on his website adamthomas.net. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, Jedi, and Jesus.

We're posting a mini-season in between Seasons 3 and 4 in order to jump from Harry Potter 3 to Harry Potter 7. We'll deep dive into Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows when we get to season 4. For now, in Season 3 and 3/4, we're spending one episode each chatting about the really long, middle year Harry Potter novels. Today is #6, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, and Jesus, too. Also, check out Adam's website AdamThomas.net for all his fantasy novels.

We're posting a mini-season in between Seasons 3 and 4 in order to jump from Harry Potter 3 to Harry Potter 7. We'll deep dive into Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows when we get to season 4. For now, in Season 3 and 3/4, we're spending one episode each chatting about the really long, middle year Harry Potter novels. Today is #5, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, and Jesus, too. Also, check out Adam's website AdamThomas.net for all his fantasy novels.

We're posting a mini-season in between Seasons 3 and 4 in order to jump from Harry Potter 3 to Harry Potter 7. We'll deep dive into Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows when we get to season 4. For now, in Season 3 and 3/4, we're spending one episode each chatting about the really long, middle year Harry Potter novels. Today is #4, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, and Jesus, too. Also, check out Adam's website AdamThomas.net for all his fantasy novels.

Season Three of the Podcast for Nerdy Christians concludes with a fun trivia challenge. Carrie and Adam fire off fifteen questions each from across their favorite pieces of nerd canon, and you can play along!Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, and Jesus, too.Also, check out Adam's brand new website AdamThomas.net for all his fantasy novels.

In Season Three, we are looking at facets of identity, and in our eighth and penultimate episode, we are talking imagination and creativity in Dungeons & Dragons. We welcome our second special guest, Nik Combs, who also happens to be Carrie's husband, to the show to show with us his questions and insights after a few years of playing D&D and being a pastor at the same time.Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, and Jesus, too.Also, check out Adam's brand new website AdamThomas.net for all his fantasy novels.

In Season Three, we are looking at facets of identity, and our seventh episode looks at the male friendships in The Lord of the Rings and discuss how they provide a counter-narrative to the scourge of toxic masculinity. Plus, in our book club we tackle chapters 21-22, the final ones of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, and Jesus, too.Also, check out Adam's brand new website AdamThomas.net for all his fantasy novels.

In Season Three, we are looking at facets of identity, and our sixth episode uses the lens of Star Trek to look at gender, sex, and sexual orientation. In this episode we welcome our first ever special guest: Rowan Larson, a friend, podcast listener, and the trekkiest of Star Trek fans. Plus, in our book club we tackle chapters 17-20 of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, and Jesus, too.Also, check out Adam's brand new website AdamThomas.net for all his fantasy novels.BONUS: Here's the knitting pattern for Rowan's famous scarf.

In Season Three, we are looking at facets of identity, and our fifth episode looks at the songs in Frozen 2, as we talk growing into the people we are meant to be. Plus, in our book club we tackle chapters 14-16 ofHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, and Jesus, too.Also, check out Adam's brand new website AdamThomas.net for all his fantasy novels.

In Season Three, we are looking at facets of identity, and our fourth episode looks at the songs in Frozen, as we talk about love, fear, and vulnerability. Plus, in our book club we tackle chapters 11-13 of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, and Jesus, too.Also, check out Adam's brand new website AdamThomas.net for all his fantasy novels.

In Season Three, we are looking at facets of identity, and our third episode looks at one element of the great Netflix shows Stranger Things. How does parental belief shape the lives of the shows protagonists? Plus, in our book club we tackle chapters 8-10 of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, and Jesus, too.Also, check out Adam's brand new website AdamThomas.net for all his fantasy novels.

Season Three is here! This season we are looking at facets of identity, and our second episode looks at the fabulous Pixar film Inside Out. How do our emotions, memories, personalities, and life events shape us into the people God calls us to be? Plus, in our book club we tackle chapters 5-7 of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, and Jesus, too.Also, check out all of Adam's fantasy novels by clicking here!

Season Three is here! This season we are looking at facets of identity, and we're starting off with a mashup of Captain Marvel and Jesus' question of his disciples in Caesarea Philippi. Plus, the book club is back with the first four chapters of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Also, we have a new Tolkien-inspired logo!Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, and Jesus, too.Also, check out all of Adam's fantasy novels by clicking here!

Season 2 of the Podcast for Nerdy Christians concludes with a fun trivia challenge. Carrie and Adam fire off fifteen questions each from across their favorite pieces of nerd canon, and you can play along!Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, and Jesus, too.Also, Adam's new book is out! You can find The Islands of Shattered Glass on Amazon.com by clicking here.

In Season Two of the Podcast for Nerdy Christians we are tackling single pieces of nerd canon to see how they can inform our walks as followers of Jesus. We're also reading through Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in our ongoing book group.Today, we are looking at idolatry in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, and Jesus, too.Also, Adam's new book is out! You can find The Islands of Shattered Glass on Amazon.com by clicking here.

In Season Two of the Podcast for Nerdy Christians we are tackling single pieces of nerd canon to see how they can inform our walks as followers of Jesus. We're also reading through Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in our ongoing book group.Today, we are looking at repentance in the first film of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Ironman. Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, and Jesus, too.Also, Adam's new book is out! You can find The Islands of Shattered Glass on Amazon.com by clicking here.

In Season Two of the Podcast for Nerdy Christians we are tackling single pieces of nerd canon to see how they can inform our walks as followers of Jesus. We're also reading through Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in our ongoing book group.Today, we are looking at reconciliation in the Pixar film Brave.Things we mention in this episode:Jesus Erasing Lines by David Hayward.Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, and Jesus, too.Also, Adam's new book is out! You can find The Islands of Shattered Glass on Amazon.com by clicking here.

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians is back for Season Two, and this season we are tackling single pieces of nerd canon to see how they can inform our walks as followers of Jesus. We're also reading through Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in our ongoing book group.Today, we are looking at redemption in Return of the Jedi, with a little help from the parable of the Prodigal Son.Error in this episode: Space Jam came out in 1996, not 1993. Our apologies to Bugs Bunny and Michael Jordan.Things we mention in this episode:Bryan Stevenson (author of Just Mercy) – TED TalkThe Harry Potter AllianceJoin hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, and Jesus, too.Also, Adam's new book is out! You can find The Islands of Shattered Glass on Amazon.com by clicking here.

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians is back for Season Two and our AUDIO IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN SEASON ONE! This season we are tackling single pieces of nerd canon to see how they can inform our walks as followers of Jesus. We're also reading through Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in our ongoing book group.Today, we are looking at wayfinding in Moana and in the modern Church.Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, and Jesus, too.Also, Adam's new book is out! You can find The Islands of Shattered Glass on Amazon.com by clicking here.

The Podcast for Nerdy Christians is back for Season Two and our AUDIO IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN SEASON ONE! This season we are tackling single pieces of nerd canon to see how they can inform our walks as followers of Jesus. We're also reading through Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in our ongoing book group.Today, we are looking at grief in the film Avengers: Endgame. Of course, spoilers abound.Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, and Jesus, too.Also, Adam's new book is out! You can find The Islands of Shattered Glass on Amazon.com by clicking here.

In their final episode for the first season of the Podcast for Nerdy Christians, Carrie and Adam discuss their is about our personal nerd canons. First, what is a canon and where does the concept come from. Second, books, TV shows, movies, and games have shaped us? Which have shaped you?Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, and Jesus, too.Also, Adam's new book is out! You can find The Islands of Shattered Glass on Amazon.com by clicking here.

Our final archetype for the first season of the Podcast for Nerdy Christians is the Chosen One! We've got Harry, Buffy, Anakin and more on this star-studded episode, the penultimate one of our inaugural season. Over the course of the season, we've discussing archetypes from fantasy and sci-fi properties we love and how those archetypes interact with following Jesus Christ. Plus, we're discussing the last two chapters (16-17) of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in our ongoing book club.Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, and Jesus, too.*Apologies for the audio quality of Carrie's side of the conversation in this episode. We had some settings wrong and did our best to clean it up in production.

Tricksters! We've got Jacob, we've got Tyrion, we've got River Song, we've even got Nick the Fox from Zootopia. We're talking characters who challenge the power structures of their societies through cunning and cleverness on this episode of Season 1 of the Podcast for Nerdy Christians. Over the course of the season, we're discussing archetypes from fantasy and sci-fi properties we love and how those archetypes interact with following Jesus Christ. Plus, we're discussing Chs. 11-15 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in our ongoing book club.Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, and Jesus, too.

Yoda. Dumbledore. The Mrs. W's. That's right – we're talking Mentors in this episode of Season 1 of the Podcast for Nerdy Christians. Over the course of the season, we're discussing archetypes from fantasy and sci-fi properties we love and how those archetypes interact with following Jesus Christ. Plus, we're discussing Chs. 8-10 of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone in our ongoing book club.Join hosts and Episcopal priests Carrie Combs and Adam Thomas for this podcast for progressive Christians who love Hogwarts, Hobbits, and Jesus, too.