Best Ecclesiae Podcasts (2025)

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Neighborhoods, Not Towers

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As Ecclesia closes out 2025, Pastor Chris invites us to imagine the kind of people we are becoming together in 2026. In a world shaped by division, power, and isolation, this message asks a simple but demanding question: what does it look like to be a truly good neighbor? Drawing from the life and wisdom of Fred Rogers, the teachings of Jesus, and …

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Release Worry and Rest Assured - Matthew 6:25-34 55:46

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Essential 2025: All Things New - Judgement (Sarah Zaske) 41:20

3d ago41:20

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By Hope Chapel

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737: Holiday Special 2025 - Video Power 2:18:49

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It's that time of the year again, so hang your stockings, haul home a coniferous tree, and pack the required survival gear for another harrowing trip to the Retronauts Holiday Cabin in Parts Unknown. And for this 15th outing, we'll be taking a long, mostly confused look at Video Power: the Captain N also-ran that assembled a team of C-list protagon…

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Marcato Classic: Hades 1 & 2

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In this ROCKING episode, Karl & Will celebrate the incredible music of both Hades 1 & 2, by Darren Korb! Featuring a killer playlist hand-picked by the 4 biggest Hades fans in the marcato discord! Hades - Supergiant - Darren Korb - 2020 -Scourge of the Furies -Lament of Orpheus -Out of Tartarus -God of the Dead -On the Coast -In The Blood -The Unse…

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Marcato Classic: Hades 1 & 2

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In this ROCKING episode, Karl & Will celebrate the incredible music of both Hades 1 & 2, by Darren Korb! Featuring a killer playlist hand-picked by the 4 biggest Hades fans in the marcato discord!By Karl & Will Brueggemann

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Loving All In Advent

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Ericka Graham reflects on the candle of love and what it means to truly see one another as God sees us. Ericka explores how love multiplies when it is shared, how stories move us to action, and how faith calls us to run toward people in their lowest moments rather than away.By Ericka Graham

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Where is Your Heart’s Treasure? - Matthew 6:19-24 44:22

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The Outlaw Christ-Child: Why Christmas is Still a Revolution (EP 360) 25:29

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Forget the sanitized nativity—Christmas is a beachhead, an invasion, a sentence of doom upon the dragon. Brian Del Turco unveils Christmas through Revelation 12 and G.K. Chesterton's vision of the cave as an "outlaw's den"—a fortress in enemy territory where the King returned to shake kingdoms from below. This isn't about warm feelings and Michael …

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Essential 2025: All Things New - Good vs Evil (Jake Zaske) 36:25

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By Hope Chapel

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735: Intellivision 2:23:20

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It's the closest thing to the real thing! Kevin Bunch and expert guests Tom Boellstorff and Braxston Soderman talk about the Atari 2600’s chief rival, the Mattel Intellivision. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn mor…

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A Lifestyle of Generosity

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Pastor Chris explores generosity not simply as something we do with our money, but as a way of life that shapes who we are becoming. From giving to those we love, to caring for people we may never meet, to the quiet beauty of anonymous generosity, we are reminded that God blesses us so that we might be a blessing. True generosity loosens our grip o…

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A Hunger for God - Matthew 6:16-18 1:01:24

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Essential 2025: All Things New - The 7 Churches (Jake Zaske) 31:58

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By Hope Chapel

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Why Less Is More This Christmas

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"The dominant script of our culture is one of anxiety and scarcity. But the story of Jesus is one of abundance, generosity, and enough." – Pastor Chris This Advent season, Pastor Chris continues our Advent Conspiracy series with a powerful message on spending less, not just to save money, but to reclaim freedom, joy, and purpose. Drawing from Phili…

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734: Shadow Labyrinth 1:38:08

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Diamond Feit and Christa Lee chow down on the recent Bandai Namco star-studded lore-laden Metroidvania Shadow Labyrinth (featuring Pac-Man). Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www.patreon.com/retronau…

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Rebroadcast: Zelda: A Link to the Past

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For this "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in July of 2014- "Zelda: A Link to the Past (#122)!" Enjoy this blast from the past, where the guys took an in-depth look at the legendary SNES score! The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past – Koji Kondo – Nintendo – Super NES – 1991 -Hyrule Field Main Theme -Title…

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Rebroadcast: Zelda: A Link to the Past

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For this "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in July of 2014- "Zelda: A Link to the Past (#122)!" Enjoy this blast from the past, where the guys took an in-depth look at the legendary SNES score!By Karl & Will Brueggemann

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Have Yourself a Very 'Chaordic' Christmas: When Chaos Meets Order with Terry Hoggard (EP 359) 47:31

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We're coining a new Christmas greeting: "Have yourself a very 'chaordic' Christmas!" Chaordic—where chaos meets order. With decades planting churches in Rome and Brussels and serving with Convoy of Hope, Terry Hoggard helps us see Christmas as the ultimate disruptive innovation—an ongoing dance between heaven and earth. Discover why crisis is often…

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733: Episode 733 Preview: Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within 10:02

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You're listening to a free preview of Retronauts 733: Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within. To hear the rest, and get two exclusive extra episodes every month, access to our previous Patreon-exclusive episodes, and early access to ad-free podcasts, please visit the official Retronauts Patreon at patreon.com/retronauts.…

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God's Paternal Provision - Matthew 6:11-14 1:00:31

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Essential 2025: Letters - From Prison (Sarah Zaske) 42:30

26d ago42:30

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By Hope Chapel

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Transformational Advent

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In this first week of Advent, we explore how the arrival of Jesus invites real and often uncomfortable change. Through the story of Herod, the wise men, and the themes of Advent Conspiracy, we are reminded that worship is more than songs or rituals. It is the offering of our whole lives. Like the baby in “The Luck of Roaring Camp,” the birth of Jes…

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732: Meet the Flintstones 1:50:33

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WIIIILMAAAA! Don’t take Flintstones games for “granite”. Join Stuart Gipp, John Linneman, and Thomas Nickel as we talk the old-school Stone Age family. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www.patreon.c…

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Come To The Father - Matthew 6:9-10 1:01:33

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Essential 2025: Letters - Rome (Jake Zaske) 30:39

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By Hope Chapel

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Finding God in Our Pain

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This week, Ericka Graham guides us through a heartfelt exploration of Psalm 22, the very words Jesus turned to on the cross, and reminds us why the Psalms still matter today. With raw vulnerability and powerful storytelling, she weaves together scripture, motherhood, Ruby Bridges, OCD, and the search for belonging into one unifying truth: There’s a…

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731: The Protomen Acts I & II 1:25:53

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Nadia Oxford, Kevin Bunch, and Lucas White talk about the Mega Man-inspired rock band, The Protomen. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Learn more at http://www.patreon.com/retronauts…

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Nintendo Month '25: Mario Kart World Part 2

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Part 2! Karl, Will & Marty once again spotlight on the incredible score to Mario Kart World! This time, they focus on the phenomenal remixes. There's really something for everyone here. Enjoy!By Karl & Will Brueggemann

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Nintendo Month '25: Mario Kart World Part 2

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Part 2! Karl, Will & Marty once again spotlight on the incredible score to Mario Kart World! This time, they focus on the phenomenal remixes. There's really something for everyone here. Enjoy! Mario Kart World - Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda, Yutaro Takakuwa - Nintendo - Switch 2 - 2025 -GC Peach Beach -SNES Vanilla Lake -Ground BGM (…

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WalkCast: A Kingdom Framework - Prayer + Planning + Spirit-Fueled Execution (EP 358) 16:47

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What if the secret to breakthrough isn't just prayer or hard work—but a powerful combination of both with God's zeal backing your obedience? In this walk cast episode, Brian Del Turco unveils a kingdom framework: creative prayer plus strategic planning plus spirit-filled execution equals fruitfulness and fulfillment. Discover how to discern God's a…

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Sincere Petitions vs. Vain Repetitions - Matthew 6:5-8 53:25

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Essential 2025: Letters - Corinth (Jake Zaske) 27:21

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By Hope Chapel

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729: Digging in Video Games 1:13:44

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Video games: can you dig it? Yes, and you can also dig IN them—which is the point of this week's podcast. What started as one man's dream to bury aliens alive has remained a viable concept in video games to this very day; Donkey Kong Bananza, we're looking at you. But how has this simple concept evolved over the years, allowing us to safely simulat…

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How God Heals

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Pain touches every one of us. Some of it was handed to us. Some of it we created. And some of it cut so deeply that it muted our voice and made us forget who we are. In this powerful message, Pastor Chris walks through the Psalms to show how God meets us in every kind of hurt and leads us toward healing, restoration, and a new song. Whether you are…

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Nintendo Month '25: Mario Kart World Part 1

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It's Nintendo Month! This year, Karl, Will & Marty spotlight on the incredible score to Mario Kart World! For Part 1, they focus on the amazing original music, and Part 2- the phenomenal remixes. Enjoy!By Karl & Will Brueggemann

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Nintendo Month '25: Mario Kart World Part 1

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It's Nintendo Month! This year, Karl, Will & Marty spotlight on the incredible score to Mario Kart World! For Part 1, they focus on the amazing original music, and Part 2- the phenomenal remixes. Enjoy! Mario Kart World - Atsuko Asahi, Maasa Miyoshi, Takuhiro Honda, Yutaro Takakuwa - Nintendo - Switch 2 - 2025 -Dandelion Depths -Crown City -Salty S…

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Good Deeds for Godliness not Grandeur - Matthew 6:1-4 1:06:38

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Essential 2025: Letters - Thessalonica (Ben Stears) 44:53

2M ago44:53

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By Hope Chapel

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728: Video Game Lawsuits-Cloned Games 2:13:39

2M ago2:13:39

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The clones attack, as Kevin Bunch, Diamond Feit, Meredith Rose, and Mollie Patterson discuss the history of court cases around cloning video games like Pac-Man and Street Fighter II. Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early access, better audio quality, and great exclusive content. Lea…

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Rebroadcast: Best of the Nintendo 64

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For this "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in January of 2014- "Best of the Nintendo 64 (#96)!" Enjoy this blast from the past, where the guys discussed some of the best music for this nostalgic system. Super Mario 64 – Koji Kondo – Nintendo – N64 – 1996 -Bob-omb Battlefield Star Fox 64 – Hajime Wakai – Nin…

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Rebroadcast: Best of the Nintendo 64

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For this "Rebroadcast", Karl & Will share their episode originally released way back in January of 2014- "Best of the Nintendo 64 (#96)!" Enjoy this blast from the past, where the guys discussed some of the best music for this nostalgic system.By Karl & Will Brueggemann

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When Life Is Hard

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Life is hard, and even people of deep faith face seasons of fear, pressure, and uncertainty. Pastor Sean invites us into David’s story of going into the wilderness to learn how Psalm 63 becomes a prayer for anyone wondering how they’re going to make it. When fight, flight, freeze, and fawn aren’t enough, we’re invited to thirst for God, trust deepl…

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727: Episode 727 Preview: Klonoa 7:05

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You're listening to a free preview of Retronauts 727: Klonoa. To hear the rest, and get two exclusive extra episodes every month, access to our previous Patreon-exclusive episodes, and early access to ad-free podcasts, please visit the official Retronauts Patreon at patreon.com/retronauts.By Retronauts

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Enemy Love - Matthew 5:43-48 1:04:42

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'Stuff I Got from Dad with Keith Payne' (EP 357) 1:00:30

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Brian Del Turco converses with Keith Payne to explore how lessons from his earthly father shaped his understanding of God’s Father heart. From a tough, charismatic union leader to a redeemed man of faith, Keith reflects on the wisdom, protection, and love he received and how it points to the perfect love of our heavenly Father. Together, they discu…

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Essential 2025: Letters - Galatia (Jake Zaske) 36:34

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By Hope Chapel

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726: Final Fantasy Tactics Revisited 1:55:38

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Jeremy Parish, Kaye Ross, John Learned, and cover artist Greg Melo swear fealty to Lord Matsuno and return to the fray to revisit the isometric battlefields of Final Fantasy Tactics in light of its recent remake as well as [gestures expansively] Retronauts is made possible by listener support through Patreon! Support the show to enjoy ad-free early…

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The Strength That Breaks You

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In this message from our series Songs of the Shepherd King, Pastor Chris Seay explores how King David’s greatest strength—his big heart—was also what led to his greatest breaking. Drawing from Psalm 51, this sermon invites us to see how our own strengths, left unchecked, can become our undoing, and how God’s grace can restore us to rhythm again. Fr…

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The Authority of Being Clean - Living Beyond the Enemy’s Reach (EP 356) 26:23

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Spiritual attacks and temptation are inevitable—but domination isn’t. Walking in the light, staying aligned with Christ, and cleansing our hearts gives the enemy nothing to grab onto. We uncover practical steps to remove footholds of sin and operate in Christ's authority in everyday life. ---------- See the full episode transcript below. 👉 Support …