Best Geek Culture And Faith Podcasts (2025)

Hulu bows out of anime, Nintendo may have its biggest Direct yet. Plus: Avengers rumors busted, Star Wars villains return, and WWE Speed races onto NXT.By Love Thy Nerd

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DLC Week 3: Side Missions and Salvage — Obedience in the Outposts 19:53

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Send us a text In this episode of The Power Up Podcast, Erin takes us to the outposts — those places in life where obedience looks small, hidden, and maybe even inconvenient. But just like in gaming, the “side missions” aren’t filler. They build trust, character, and courage, preparing us for the epic boss fights God is leading us toward. Discover …

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Fantastic Faith: 3 Lessons from the First Steps of Marvel’s First Family 10:40

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Hector brings 3 reflections from Fantastic Four: First StepsBy Hector Miray

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Ep. 153 - You Won’t Heal Until You Love It : Inside The Neurological Storm with Reggie Hubbard 56:48

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16 months ago, yoga/meditation/sound teacher Reggie Hubbard had a near-death experience, a major stroke. He visits the podcast to describe the experience of his "neurological storm" and the path of collapse and healing that he's been on ever since, and how it has profoundly affected his views as a practitioner, teacher, and his views of the neurolo…

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Health Update/Artist's Alley Aftermath Wake Forest Comicon 29:52

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Health Update/Artist's Alley Aftermath Wake Forest Comicon Hector shares about his Return to Wake Forest Comicon in it's new venue, blessings in various versions, and some health updates on where he's at.By Hector Miray

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Nerdy News Brief for 8/25/25 2:56

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Superman tops Aquaman, The Office spinoff gets a binge drop, and ESPN shifts AEW into the background. Here’s your Monday nerdy news brief!By Love Thy Nerd

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Audio Chapter: What Do Lord of the Rings & Les Miserables Have In Common? 14:55

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This is an audio recording of a guest chapter found in book 10 from creator Sam J.O. Melton on beauty, creation, and art.By Hector Miray

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Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 8/22 34:00

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Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 8/22Hector brings some news, encouragement, and shenanigans from the past week + Roll for Initiative Bible ReadingBy Hector Miray

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Nerdy News Brief for 8/22/25 2:58

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Star Wars’ new trilogy teased, Netflix frustrates anime fans, WWE moves to ESPN, Cena’s retirement match confirmed, and Wolverine claims his true name.By Love Thy Nerd

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DLC Week 2 — Syncing With Command: The Holy Spirit is Your Flight AI 15:38

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Send us a text You’ve launched, salvation is secured… but now what? In this episode of The Power Up Podcast, Patrick unpacks how the Holy Spirit is your Flight AI — guiding, protecting, and keeping you synced with God’s mission. Learn how to avoid drifting, detect spiritual threats, and stay in constant comms with the Spirit so every second of your…

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Nerdy News Brief for 8/18/25 2:49

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From a Hollywood farewell to Marvel’s latest crossover, here’s what’s making headlines this week.By Love Thy Nerd

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Nerdy News Brief for 8/15/25 (Re-Pilot) 3:00

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Superman soars past $569M, Hayden wants more Anakin, Galaxy Quest lives, and WWE might just buy TNA. Here’s your nerdy week in a nutshell.By Love Thy Nerd

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Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 8/15 1:05:40

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Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 8/15 Hector brings the news from mid August before heading to a punk rock show in Florida because it's still not too late to have a mid life crisis + Roll for Initiative Bible ReadingBy Hector Miray

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Ep. 152 - Crucial Questions: What Is The Bodhisattva Vow? 55:37

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Ethan discusses three reasons we take vows and make commitments from a Buddhist perspective, and gives special emphasis to The Bodhisattva Vow, where we commit to not only pursue our own path of liberation and awakening, but also vow to work for the benefit of all beings, to the limits of space, until all beings are awake. It is a commitment to the…

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DLC: Hangar Bay – You’ve Been Cleared for Launch | New Believers, Everspace 2, and Starting Your Faith Journey 15:42

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Send us a text Welcome to Week 1 of our new series Downloadable Content (DLC) — where faith meets gaming and God’s mission for your life expands like the best story DLC you’ve ever played. In this episode, Patrick and Erin dive into the Hangar Bay — the starting point in Everspace 2 — and explore how it’s the perfect picture of salvation. From that…

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Artist's Alley Aftermath Greenville NC Comicon 27:01

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Hector reflects on his adventures to Greenville NC ComiconBy Hector Miray

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A Better Superman 12:30

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We discuss James Gunn's version of Superman and rumored plans for the future of the DCU. We also get an interview with Andy from Discipleship Tech. He traveled all the way from the United Kingdom to be a part of the Realm Makers' convention in Grand Rapids Michigan. Discipleship Tech: https://discipleship.tech/serpentseedgame/ Brandon Sanderson on …

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Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 8/8 59:27

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Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 8/8We've semi thrived and survived through the first week of August, so here's the news from Hector. + Roll For Initiative Bible Reading.By Hector Miray

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Ep. 151 - Buddhist Geeks, 21st Century Practice, and The Duhkha of Palestine 1:01:38

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Ethan welcomes Buddhist Geeks Co-Founder, teacher, and Palestinian-American Dharma teacher Vince Fakhoury Horn. They discuss the rise of "podcast dharma" in the early 21st century, Vince's path to teaching meditation, Vince's experience of his Palestinian heritage, why it's hard to get Dharma teachers to speak out about the genocide in Gaza, The Bu…

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Hidden Quests & God-Gear: Obedience and the Gifts that Power the Party 12:16

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Send us a text Ever feel like God is holding something back from you? Like you're stuck on a spiritual loading screen? In this dual-topic episode of the Power Up Podcast, Patrick and Erin dive into two critical branches of your faith skill tree: obedience and spiritual gifts. Discover how obedience unlocks hidden hunts—God’s next-level assignments …

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Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 8/1 54:28

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Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 8/1Hector brings the news on the first day of August plus Roll for Initiative Bible ReadingBy Hector Miray

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Ep. 150 - The Virtues of Boredom (The Most Boring Podcast Ever!) 46:57

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This is the 150th episode of The Road Home Podcast! Yay, Big Deal! But, it’s—as always—also a conversation about the Dharma, and the mind, and how to work with your own experience. And your mind, especially during meditation, can be boring. Very boring. So why is boredom such a difficult, yet important—and creative—experience? What do we do about b…

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Artist's Alley Aftermath Galaxycon Raleigh 2025 42:42

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Hector reflects on his 4 day adventure into Galaxycon Raleigh 2025. From Stickers to Street preachers, free books to Frieren, Weird Al and weird interactions, and much more.By Hector Miray

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Geek Church Galaxycon Raleigh 2025 36:42

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Hector shares a message on Reboots, Restarts, and Reconciliation at Galaxycon Raleigh's 2025 Geek Church Service.By Hector Miray

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Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 7/25 Hector brings a sprint of news before rushing off to Galaxycon Day 2 18:25

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Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 7/25Hector brings a sprint of news before rushing off to Galaxycon Day 2By Hector Miray

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Form Your Party: The Real Grind of Spiritual Leadership 15:00

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Send us a text Leadership in the Kingdom of God isn’t about the spotlight — it’s about forming your squad. In this episode of The Power Up Podcast, Patrick and Erin unpack how spiritual leadership is forged in the grind, not on the stage. Drawing from games like Monster Hunter Rise and scriptures like Luke 16, Mark 10, and Hebrews 10, this episode …

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Ep. 149 - The Whole World Is Gold To Me: Tantra and Generosity 47:54

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(This episode of The Road Home is dedicated to the memory of Joanna Macy—founder of the Eco-Dharma and Deep Ecology Movements—who passed this weekend at the age of 96) On this episode, a follow-up to episode 148, Ethan explores wealth and generosity from a tantric perspective. If you could take the view, for just one moment, that you, your percepti…

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Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 7/18 1:09:20

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Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 7/18Hector brings the news from the breath between Superman & Fantastic Four on the cusp of GalaxyconBy Hector Miray

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The Wisdom Branch: Studying the Monsters in Your Life 6:40

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Send us a text Facing sin is like fighting monsters — and wisdom is your best weapon. In this episode, we explore how to study your spiritual enemies, identify triggers, and grow in God-given insight. Learn how to fight smarter, not harder, by unlocking the Wisdom Branch of your faith skill tree.By Power Up Church

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Ep. 148 - No More Billionaires - Wealth, Livelihood and Generosity in the Hinayana and Mahayana 56:54

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What is generosity (“dana” in the Buddhist languages), and how does it relate to our experience of wealth, our consumption, our labor, and our shared values as a society? How can we work with our craving for always have more like one of those a metal claw machines in a video game arcade, leaving us unable to live in the practice of Dana, or "fluid …

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Superman Review & Faith & Fandom Feeback Friday 7/11 1:12:17

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Superman Review & Faith & Fandom Feeback Friday 7/11 Hector reviews the first cinematic installment of the DC Universe and covers the past weeks news + Roll for Initiative Bible Reading.By Hector Miray

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Grinding for the Gear: Building a Disciplined Faith 6:52

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Send us a text Salvation is free — but spiritual strength takes grind. In this episode of The Power Up Podcast, Brandon and Erin dive into the Discipline Branch of your spiritual skill tree. From prayer and fasting to giving and spiritual resistance, learn how daily habits forge gear that scales with your faith. Based on our YouTube sermon: Unlocki…

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Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 7/4 1:14:50

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Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 7/4Hector brings the news from the end of June to the 4th of July as well as the + Roll for Initiative Bible ReadingBy Hector Miray

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Unlocking Your Spiritual Skill Tree: Start Your Faith Journey in Kamura 5:41

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Send us a text Your faith journey starts at level one—just like entering Kamura Village in Monster Hunter Rise. In this audio companion to the full video sermon "Unlocking The Tree: Welcome to Kamura" (watch on YouTube or Rumble), we explore how salvation opens your spiritual skill tree, why obedience is your first branch, and how the Holy Spirit e…

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Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 6/27 1:04:05

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Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 6/27Hector brings the news from the last full week of June. Half way there, living on a prayer. Plus roll for initiative Bible reading.By Hector Miray

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Ep. 147 - Don’t Stop Believing - Faith and Awareness in The Six Bardos of Collapse and Rebirth 1:00:22

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How we work with our minds in the spaces between collapse and rebirth (those uncomfortable gaps in life as well as the huge “gap” after death) hold the key to creating futures that do not replicate the stuckness and suffering of our past. This is true both personally and collectively. As always, with recent world events in mind, we discuss the six …

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Artist's Alley Aftermath : Heroes Con 2025 43:29

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Hector reflects on his journey into Artist's Alley at Heroes Con 2025By Hector Miray

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The New Avengers (aka The Thunderbolts!) 9:26

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The Thunderbolts is the latest entry in the MCU. What did we think? Was the movie important? Can you tell me more about the sport of wife carrying? The answers to all of these questions is yes! Listen to this episdoe to learn more. Support / Connect Website: https://www.nerdyfolks.com Tax Deductible Gift: http://www.globalstudentinc.com/seipel-ande…

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Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 6/20 52:23

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Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 6/20 Hector rises with the sun to bring you the news before descending into the underground labyrinth of awesome that is Heroescon.By Hector Miray

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Leveling Up Without Selling Out 45:43

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Send us a text 🎮 Leveling Up Without Selling Out: How Christians Can Game, Cosplay & Watch Anime for God's Glory Can Christians truly enjoy gaming, anime, and cosplay while still living fully for Jesus? In this episode, we bust myths, explore culture, and drop real testimonies on how fandom can be redeemed for Kingdom purpose. Learn how to guard yo…

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A Minecraft Movie In One word 16:16

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A Minecraft Movie earned roughly $949 million dollars and became a smash hit all over the globe during it's boxoffice run. Why? On this episode, Matt claims that the success of the movie can be summed up in one word. The episode also features fun interviews with students who love Minecraft and share their favorite creations. Website: https://www.ne…

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Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 6/13 1:00:24

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Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 6/13 Hector brings the week's news from atop lookout Mountain, and also atop a giant couchBy Hector Miray

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Ep. 146 - The Dissonance of 2025 46:41

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Ethan visits a recurrent conversation he’s been having with his students, his friends, and within his own mind: the dissonance between feeling like your personal life and close community are in basically good places, while simultaneously raising your gaze to see the immense suffering and chaos of the world. How can we hold those two and find our co…

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Artist's Alley Aftermath Sidekicks Year 2 29:08

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Hector returns to North Dakota for a second year of Sidekicks VBSBy Hector Miray

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Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday Order 6/6 46:35

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Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday Order 6/6 Hector touches down back in the Carolinas to bring a late evening edition for the first week of June news + Roll for initiative Bible reading.By Hector Miray

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Game Over for Division: Catholics & Protestants, Time to Unite 41:19

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Send us a text For too long, Catholics and Protestants have been fighting on the wrong battlefield. In this episode, we hit pause on the denominational drama and power up with a truth that’s long overdue: it’s time to unite. With culture spiraling, faith under fire, and biblical values being twisted, the real enemy isn’t in the pew next to you—it’s…

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Artist's Alley Aftermath "Nerd Market/Yard Sale" 13:08

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Hector briefly shares about the Memorial Weekend Nerd Market and his yard sale experiences as spring cons wind down and prepping for summer.By Hector Miray

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Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 5/30 1:10:14

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Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 5/30Hector brings the last squirt of news from May as June waits around the corner sweating in advance. + Roll for Initiative Bible ReadingBy Hector Miray

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Episode 25 | Nicky Barnes: Social Media is a Ministry (Not a Bulletin Board) 1:06:07

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Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! On the season finale of the Faith & Fandom Podcast, Hector Miray sits down with Nicky Barnes to talk about taking bold steps of faith—leaving behind a successful company to pursue a new journey with a ministry mindset. Nicky is a YouTube gaming and LEGO content creator, founder of Movmn…