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Church Nerds

Bubba is a founding partner of Love Thy Nerd, a ministry that attends comic and gaming conventions to minister to nerd culture. Bubba and his wife, Anna, bring a show that combines their Church Cred and the Nerd Cred to show you just how well these two ways of life come together.

Pop Culture Christianity Parenting Family Religion & Spirituality Comedy Gaming Church Christian
Update frequency
every 9 days
Average duration
82 minutes
Episodes
96
Years Active
2020 - 2024
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Episode 75 | We're Back and Things are Stranger Than Ever

Episode 75 | We're Back and Things are Stranger Than Ever

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.

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01:22:29  |   Fri 05 Aug 2022
Episode 74 | More Than Thoughts and Prayers (Season 4 Finale)

Episode 74 | More Than Thoughts and Prayers (Season 4 Finale)

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.

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01:14:29  |   Fri 27 May 2022
Episode 73 | Fantastic People and Where to Find Them

Episode 73 | Fantastic People and Where to Find Them

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…

01:10:14  |   Fri 13 May 2022
Episode 72 | Hawt, Juicy Gossip

Episode 72 | Hawt, Juicy Gossip

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 w…

01:14:47  |   Fri 06 May 2022
Episode 71 | Apologizing for Apologetics

Episode 71 | Apologizing for Apologetics

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…

01:07:33  |   Fri 29 Apr 2022
Episode 70 | The Importance of Telling Stories

Episode 70 | The Importance of Telling Stories

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.

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01:24:57  |   Fri 22 Apr 2022
Episode 69 | Church Corruption

Episode 69 | Church Corruption

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…

01:30:13  |   Fri 15 Apr 2022
Episode 68 | Non-Verbal Communication

Episode 68 | Non-Verbal Communication

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 eac…

01:17:32  |   Fri 01 Apr 2022
Episode 67 | Cultivating Meaningful Game Experiences

Episode 67 | Cultivating Meaningful Game Experiences

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 gamin…

01:13:39  |   Fri 18 Mar 2022
Episode 66 | The Things That Really Matter

Episode 66 | The Things That Really Matter

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…

01:32:18  |   Fri 11 Mar 2022
Episode 65 | Wanna Talk about Bruno?

Episode 65 | Wanna Talk about Bruno?

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."

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01:22:52  |   Fri 04 Mar 2022
Episode 64 | The Importance of Doing Hard Things

Episode 64 | The Importance of Doing Hard Things

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 beyo…

01:17:52  |   Fri 18 Feb 2022
Episode 63 | With Great Persuasion Comes Great Responsibility

Episode 63 | With Great Persuasion Comes Great Responsibility

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 pers…

01:18:07  |   Fri 11 Feb 2022
Episode 62 | Metaverse Ministry

Episode 62 | Metaverse Ministry

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 Metav…

01:19:24  |   Fri 04 Feb 2022
Episode 61 | Church Nerds Christmas Eve Special (Season 3 Finale)

Episode 61 | Church Nerds Christmas Eve Special (Season 3 Finale)

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!

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01:24:00  |   Fri 24 Dec 2021
Episode 60 | Nu Thang

Episode 60 | Nu Thang

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 …

01:19:05  |   Fri 26 Nov 2021
Episode 59 | How to Give Thanks

Episode 59 | How to Give Thanks

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 i…

01:29:56  |   Fri 19 Nov 2021
Episode 58 | Midnight Mass

Episode 58 | Midnight Mass

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.

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01:21:32  |   Fri 12 Nov 2021
Episode 57 | The Chosen Season 2

Episode 57 | The Chosen Season 2

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?…

01:20:27  |   Fri 05 Nov 2021
Episode 56 | Oh, the Horror

Episode 56 | Oh, the Horror

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 supernatu…

01:28:33  |   Fri 29 Oct 2021
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