In the season finale of the Christian Board Gamers Podcast, Joe and Ray bring the laughs like never before! Between uncontrollable giggles, Joe shares why you should join Love Thy Nerd on mission to Gen Con, and the duo talks through their recent playthroughs of 3 Magi, Everdell Duo, and more. Things go off the rails in the best way possible as the…

On this episode of Bible Thump, Amanda Sims (YouVersion) shares a powerful devotional inspired by the story of young David. While the world saw only a shepherd, God saw a king. Amanda challenges us to ask, “What does God see in me?” and invites us to reflect on our identity and purpose in God's greater plan.…

In this episode of the Nerd History Podcast, Radio Matt & Deidra dive into the legendary sitcom finales that aired on NBC—Cheers, Seinfeld, Friends, The Office, and more. They explore what makes a sitcom finale memorable (or forgettable) and highlight a few beloved shows that didn’t get the send-off they truly deserved. It’s a nostalgic trip throug…

In this episode of The Good Clean Nerdcast, Radio Matt welcomes Sean Sutton, founder of Bible Bricks—a groundbreaking new company with a massively successful Kickstarter project that brings the Bible to life through immersive, hands-on storytelling. Learn what inspired the idea, how it’s transforming the way we teach Scripture to children, and why …

In this solo episode of The RPG Rundown, Seth takes the mic to share 7 compelling reasons why you should play Dungeons & Dragons—or any TTRPG—with the kids in your life. Whether it’s your children, grandkids, nieces, nephews, siblings, or family friends, Seth breaks down how tabletop roleplaying games can build stronger relationships, teach life sk…

Why me? Why now? Why did God put us here? In this week’s Bible Thump, Bubba Stallcup (CEO of Love Thy Nerd) tackles some of life’s biggest questions by exploring the difference between being a human being and a human doing. Drawing from Acts 2 and Hebrews 10, Bubba offers a powerful devotional on our purpose, our worth, and why simply being in God’…

In the pilot episode of The Good Clean Nerdcast, Radio Matt welcomes S.D. Smith, author of the beloved Green Ember series, to discuss his exciting new Kickstarter project—Green Ember: Helmer in the Dragon Tomb. This ambitious joint book and video game endeavor blends storytelling and interactivity in bold new ways. Come hear the heart behind the pr…

In this episode of The Pull List Podcast, Chris and Hector dive into the wildest updates yet in the Diamond Comic Distributors bankruptcy saga—including a sale that may have fallen through due to alleged fraud! Don’t miss their breakdown of the latest comic industry drama, plus their top pull picks and #1s worth adding to your list this week.…

In this episode of the Christian Board Gamers Podcast, Joe and Ray sit down with Cole Smith, the designer of the upcoming game 3 Magi. Cole shares his powerful testimony of coming to faith, his ongoing walk with Christ, and how following Jesus has shaped his journey as a game designer. Aside from Ray’s wild claim that the U.S. now owns Canada, this…

In this episode of Nerd Culture Ministry Underground, Mark Lutz continues his behind-the-scenes journey through the staff of Lux Digital Church by welcoming Gregg Miller, Lux’s Video Director. Tune in as they explore the role of video in digital ministry, the creative process behind weekly services, and how visual storytelling helps bring the gospe…

In this special Bible Thump for May the 4th—Star Wars Day—CJ Burroughs (NextGen Nerd) draws a powerful parallel between the Jedi master/padawan relationship and Titus 2, where Paul urges older believers to train and guide the next generation in faith. Don’t miss this unique blend of fandom and discipleship as CJ reminds us of our calling to invest …

In this episode of The RPG Rundown, Jeff & Seth dive into the exciting world of Virtual Tabletops (VTTs)! Whether you're playing across the country or prefer a digital experience, VTTs have changed the way we enjoy TTRPGs. They’ll review 10 different platforms, highlight what makes each one unique, and help you find the perfect fit for your next ga…

For the first time ever, The LTN Pulse welcomes two guests at once! Luke and Michael are joined by their wives, Asia and Rachel, for a fun and lively conversation about what they’re reading, watching, and playing. From fossils to Hello Kitty, this jam-packed episode is full of surprises, laughs, and plenty of nerdy goodness. Don’t miss it!…

In this episode of Satellite Stories, Jamie Harris welcomes Pastor Matt Souzy of XP Church to share the incredible story of launching an online church. They discuss the unique challenges and blessings of digital ministry and explore how meaningful practices like baptism are approached in an online setting. A must-listen for anyone curious about chu…

On this latest episode of The Pull List, Chris and Hector dive into the mystery of MacFarlane Toys' missing hoard of Supergirl action figures, discuss the newest updates from Diamond Comics, and more. Plus, catch their latest comic book recommendations and the standout #1 issues you need to read!By Love Thy Nerd

In this episode of the Christian Board Gamers Podcast, Joe shares highlights from the recent Game Changer Board Gaming Retreat and his adventures at FBC Game Con in Kansas. Then, Kevin Lewis joins Joe to continue their deep dive into their God-led journey in board game design, spotlighting the upcoming release of Joe’s new game, Meek Heroes: Victor…

On this week's Bible Thump, Aki (Aki and Fam) explores Proverbs 9, guiding us toward finding true wisdom instead of following the crowd into folly. Join this insightful devotional to discover how God’s Word can lead us to clarity, understanding, and genuine wisdom in our daily lives.By Love Thy Nerd

On this special episode of Two Words, John & Radio Matt conclude their week-long WrestleMania celebration by looking forward to this weekend's huge WrestleMania 41 event! They'll recap the latest wrestling news and take a detailed dive into their predictions for wrestling's biggest show. Tune in and see if your picks match theirs!…

In this episode of the Nerd History Podcast, Radio Matt and John Birkey (Two Words) wrap up their epic WrestleMania retrospective, covering WrestleMania 31 through 40. Revisit legendary matches, epic rivalries, surprising moments, and unforgettable finishes as they conclude their four-part series celebrating WWE’s biggest event. Don't miss the gran…

In this episode of the Nerd History Podcast, Radio Matt and John Birkey (Two Words) continue their deep dive into WrestleMania history, exploring WrestleMania 21 through 30. Relive iconic matches, legendary rivalries, and unforgettable WWE moments. Don’t miss part three of our special four-part WrestleMania series!…

In this episode of the Nerd History Podcast, Radio Matt continues his WrestleMania journey with John Birkey (Two Words), diving deep into WrestleMania 11 through 20. Join the conversation as they revisit iconic matches, memorable moments, and unforgettable storylines from WWE history. Don't miss part two of our special four-part series covering eve…

On this episode of the LTN Pulse, Luke and Michael sit down with Love Thy Nerd’s TTRPG Coordinator, Tieranie! They chat about all things tabletop roleplaying games, dive deep into the world of Dungeons & Dragons, discuss the books Tieranie is currently enjoying, local friendly neighborhood game stores, Magic: The Gathering, and what's coming next f…

In this episode of the Nerd History Podcast, Radio Matt welcomes John Birkey (Two Words) to kick off an epic journey through WWE history, starting with WrestleMania 1 through 10. Relive classic moments, legendary matches, and unforgettable characters in part one of our special four-part series covering every WrestleMania event to date.…

In this week's Bible Thump, Stephen Pierce (Sojourn New Albany) shares a powerful devotional from Matthew 26, exploring how the Last Supper fulfills the deeper meaning behind the Passover described in Exodus. Join us to discover how Jesus connects Old Testament tradition with New Testament truth, revealing a story of redemption and promise.…

In this episode of Satellite Stories, Jamie Harris welcomes Kyler Stutzman—aka SweetOlajuwon, Twitch streamer and alumni of the inaugural Go Game Multiply school. Kyler shares his personal journey of discovering "Gamers of Peace" within the gaming community. Join us as we explore faith, gaming culture, and finding meaningful connections in digital …

On this episode of The Pull List Podcast, Chris and Hector dive into the latest comic book news, examining what's causing the decline of quality journalism in comic book culture. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on comics reporting, plus their top pull recommendations and the standout new #1 issues worth your attention.…

Ray and his wife Kim are expecting their baby any day now—or maybe she’s already arrived! To let Ray focus on family, Joe is joined by his longtime friend Kevin on today's Christian Board Gamers Podcast. With a friendship spanning over 17 years and deeply rooted in board gaming, Joe & Kevin share about the games they're enjoying and how God has use…

In this episode of Nerd Culture Ministry Underground, Bubba sits down with Jeff Grant (Cru) to explore how campus ministry is adapting to the evolving landscape of gaming culture. They discuss innovative ways ministries can effectively engage students through gaming, providing insights into building genuine connections in the digital age.…

In today's Bible Thump devotional, Nathan Webb (Pastor Nate of Checkpoint Church) explores the overlooked “NPCs” of our world, highlighting how we mistakenly underestimate their importance. Using Mary, Martha’s sister, as an example, he reminds us how background characters can have a greater impact than anyone anticipates. Join in and learn how God…

In this Nerd History Mini-Doc, we explore the legendary WrestleMania streak of WWE icon, The Undertaker. Relive every unforgettable victory, witness the shocking moment it all came to an end, and discover the lasting legacy of one of wrestling’s most iconic careers. From early triumphs to ultimate defeat, this is the story of an unmatched WrestleMa…

In this episode of The RPG Rundown, Jeff & Seth set course for adventure as they dive into their playtest of Traveller by Mongoose Games. Join them as they break down their hands-on experience and deliver their detailed C.R.I.T.I.C.A.L review of this classic sci-fi RPG system. Is Traveller your ticket to interstellar fun? Tune in and find out!…

On this episode of the LTN Pulse, Luke and Michael welcome Daniel Cobin, Love Thy Nerd's new Head of Tabletop Playtesting! Join the conversation as they dive into the ins and outs of playtesting board games, chat about the thrills of F1 racing, Daniel’s latest Balatro achievements, his most anticipated TV shows, and more. Buckle up for a jam-packed…

Look out—it’s Godzilla! On this episode of The Pull List Podcast, Chris & Hector dive into the monster-sized wave of current Godzilla projects, the return of Marvel Knights, a potential buyer for Diamond Comics, and discuss just how much pencilers really earn in comics today. Plus, catch their latest favorite pulls and noteworthy new #1 issues you …

In this episode of the Christian Gamers Podcast, Joe & Ray sit down with Shem Phillips, renowned designer from Garphill Games! Join the conversation as they discuss Shem’s journey with Jesus, his unique board game design process, valuable advice for aspiring game designers, and much more. Fans of Garphill Games, you won’t want to miss this inspirin…

In this episode of Nerd Culture Ministry Underground, Mark Lutz welcomes Andy Mage, Creative Pastor and Worship Leader at Lux Digital Church. Together they explore the growing importance of digital worship and the increasing demand for media creation within ministry. Tune in as they discuss how creativity intersects with faith in our digital world.…

In this week's Bible Thump, Brett Vance (This Little Bean of Mine) explores the difference between "work" and "toil," diving deep into Genesis to clarify common misconceptions about labor. Discover how God's original design transforms our perspective on daily tasks, shifting from mere toil to meaningful purpose.…

In part two of this special Nerd History event, the Nerd Historians return to the TARDIS for a wibbly-wobbly journey through the later years of the 2005 revival of Doctor Who. Join them as they dive deep into the adventures of the 11th, 12th, and 13th Doctors, discuss the controversies surrounding Jodie Whittaker's groundbreaking run, and explore t…

In this episode of the Faith & Fandom Podcast, Hector Miray sits down with PFunk from the Christian metal band Faith Head to discuss the intersection of heavy music and heavy messages. Tune in as they talk band life, share stories from touring, and dive into PFunk’s other nerdy passions. Don’t miss this deep, engaging conversation about music, fait…

In part one of a special two-part episode of Nerd History, the Nerd Historians step into the TARDIS and journey through time and space to explore the 2005 revival of Doctor Who. Join them as they share how they discovered this iconic series, what makes it special to them, and take a deep dive into the adventures of the 9th and 10th Doctors.…

Imagine stepping into the heart of the Hundred Acre Woods, where rustling leaves whisper secrets and a gentle breeze carries hints of honey and adventure. Yet today, something is off—an eerie silence replaces familiar laughter, and the once cozy paths seem mysterious. Jeff & Seth got early access to Brambletrek: Tales In The Hundred Acre Wood, a ne…

In this week's episode of LTN Pulse, Luke and Michael welcome Joe Bragg, the newest member of the Love Thy Nerd staff! Joe shares about his exciting role with LTN, upcoming projects, and gives us a glimpse into what he's currently reading, watching, playing, and experiencing across nerd culture. Don't miss this fun conversation packed with laughs, …

In this week's Bible Thump, Steve Valdez (SavePoint Ministries) explores the struggle with identity—how, left to ourselves, we continually miss the mark. Drawing inspiration from 1 Peter 2 and video games that let us shape our own characters, Steve encourages us to find our true identity rooted firmly in Christ.…

In this episode of Satellite Stories, Jamie Harris—founder of Satellite Gaming—opens up about how one of his favorite childhood games serves as a powerful reminder that “God’s got him.” Tune in for a heartfelt story of faith, nostalgia, and finding reassurance in unexpected places.By Jamie Harris

In this mega mash-up of tabletop proportions, Joe & Ray from the Christian Board Gamers Podcast team up with Daniel & John from the Around the Board show! They square off in a rousing round of “Play, Shelf, & Trade,” test each other’s knowledge in “Board Game Believe it or Not,” dive into the best ways to teach games, and wrap it all up with a fun …

In this episode of Nerd Culture Ministry Underground, Mark Lutz welcomes Pastor Druzi (Dalton Ruzicka) from Lux Digital Church, where he serves on staff as the Community and Discipleship Pastor and on the Lux Management Team. Dalton oversees spiritual formation, community development, and actively participates in Lux’s gaming communities. Together,…

In this week’s devotional, hosted by Jaclyn S. Parrish (Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary), we explore how God truly sees us and why He invests in our lives. Reflect on 1 John 4:8-9 as we unpack what we do for God, what He graciously does for us, and how we can respond in return. Dive into the comforting truth of God’s love and discover fre…

In the first Nerd History Mini-Doc, we dive into how The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild revolutionized the Zelda franchise. Discover what makes this entry so unique—its captivating story, award-winning gameplay, innovative mechanics, spin-offs, sequels, and DLC. Experience a short-form documentary crafted in the signature Nerd History style!…

In this episode of Satellite Stories, Jamie Harris sits down with Jerry Crane, co-owner and Director of Christian Influence—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit born from a simple school project at a Christian school in Oregon. Hear how this dedicated community of like-minded gamers strives to eliminate toxicity, profanity, and unwholesome content, while making a…

In this episode of The Pull List, Chris and Hector assure you it’s not all bad news! Sure, they have a few tough updates to share, but they’re also celebrating some major comebacks. Plus, don’t miss their favorite pulls from the last two weeks and a spotlight on exciting new #1s. Tune in for a balanced dose of comic book highs and lows!…

In this episode of the Christian Board Gamers Podcast, Ray and Joe explore Cities by Phil Walker-Harding & Steve Finn, discuss highlights from the Family Game Changer Retreat, and reflect on how the Spirit shapes us to become more like Christ—drawing a parallel to culling our board game collections as we refine our tastes. Join them for an engaging…