Nerd Out with the Word Out

Brian and Travis wade into the theological mudslide of Arianism—one of the biggest early church debates. Was Jesus co-eternal with God, or a created being? From John’s Gospel to Constantine’s Council…

In this episode, Brian and Travis unpack Montanism—not Montana. From spirit-filled trances to women leading in the early church, Montanus and his followers shook up Christianity with prophecy, passio…

In this episode of Nerd Out with the Word Out, Brian and Travis dive into Marcionism—an early Christian “spin-off” that tried to cut ties with the Old Testament and put Paul’s letters center stage. F…

Flooded offices, peach cobbler jokes, and a theological detour into the early church’s wildest “maybe he got his powers at baptism” theory. Travis and Brian wade through ancient Roman adoptions, papa…

Nerd Out With the Word Out kicks off Season 2 by slicing into Gnosticism—an ancient heresy full of secret knowledge, spiritual elitism, and zero love for cucumbers. Come for the theology, stay for th…

In the season one finale, Travis and Brian take a meandering but meaningful walk back through the early church, exploring everything from the Roman Empire’s PR problem with Christians to what baptism…

Travis and Brian dive into early church leadership—bishops, popes, and…Polycarp (not a Pokémon). From ancient maps to cafeteria jello, they connect Christian history with modern laughs. Come for the …

Travis and Brian take a not-so-splashy dive into the weird and wild world of early Christian baptism. From baby dunking to bishop drama, they explore how the first Christians couldn’t quite agree on …

Join us this week as we dive into the stories of bold believers who stood strong in the face of persecution! From ancient martyrs to modern-day heroes, we explore how their faith lit a fire that coul…

In this episode of Nerd Out with the Word Out, Travis and Brian explore early Christian worship, focusing on communion as a central and often misunderstood practice. From ancient rumors of cannibalis…

In this thought-provoking episode, Brian and Travis dive into the early Christian commitment to nonviolence, exploring how figures like Justin Martyr and Tertullian challenged the norms of violence, …

In this Holy Week special, Travis and Brian dive into the political theater of Palm Sunday, the subversive symbolism of Maundy Thursday, and the revolutionary snark of the crucifixion. From Roman par…

In this pilot episode of Nerd Out with the Word Out, Travis and Brian set the stage for their nerdy Bible deep-dives by exploring the Roman world Jesus lived in. From ancient trash heaps to temple po…