Church Nerds

In this Christmas special of the Church Nerds Podcast, Bubba and Anna share a candid and humorous conversation that blends marriage banter, nerd culture, and thoughtful spiritual reflection. As they look back on the past year of life, ministry, and community, they swap stories about terrible Christmas gifts, nostalgia-fueled nerdery, and what generosity really looks like during the holidays. Centered on biblical generosity—not just giving gifts, but giving time, presence, and care—this episode invites listeners to rethink how they live out the heart of Christmas together.Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/church-nerds/ ★ Support this podcast ★

Bubba & Anna slow down their busy lives long enough for a Christmas Eve special where they specifically look at the need to slow down your life. Join them as they discuss the John Mark Comer book, "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry," and learn how to live a full life without a full calendar. ★ Support this podcast ★

The Church Nerds wrap up season 7 with a look at the way nerd culture words and church culture terms have become common vernacular. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, the Church Nerds take a look at recent celebrities who've announced their conversion to Christianity, and examine how Church Culture responds to these events. ★ Support this podcast ★

Look, up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a new episode of Church Nerds, where Bubba & Anna discuss what makes up a hero - both as we understand them in comics and in real life - as well as why we are obsessed with superheroes and how they resonate with us. ★ Support this podcast ★

Nothing quite like a fist full of tickets when you're a child at an arcade, spending $40 in quarters so you can trade your tickets for something from Dollar Tree that won't last the drive home. But as we grow up, are we still chasing prizes? In ministry or simply living as a Christian, are we constantly expecting something back? The Church Nerds are here to tackle that topic and share some arcade stories too. ★ Support this podcast ★

The Church Nerds take a look at how media is influencing adolescents today compared to when they were children. Parenting, screen time, content limits, and more are on the table today on the show. ★ Support this podcast ★

The Church Nerds return, starting a new rhythm for the show. And what better topic than rhythm itself. Bubba & Anna look at video games that follow a daytime/nighttime rhythm or make aspects of the game limited time offerings, and the FOMO games like that can cause. Then, we look at how church's do the same thing with their events calendars. How can we find balance? ★ Support this podcast ★

Bubba & Anna are back (finally) for a special episode of the Church Nerds examining "Easter Eggs" from nerd culture and Biblical ones as well. Also, eggs are out... paint potatoes this year! And, is this the end of "Church Nerds"? ★ Support this podcast ★

Bubba & Anna return with a look at A.I., how it's been portrayed in movies, and how it ties into a spiritual perspective. ★ Support this podcast ★

Bubba & Anna share nerdy Christmas traditions here at home and around the world in this special Christmas Eve Eve episode. ★ Support this podcast ★

The Church Nerds discuss how Christians and Nerds are accustomed to waiting. ★ Support this podcast ★

Bubba & Anna discuss The Rings of Power and the relationships there-in, all recorded LIVE for the LTN Giving Tuesday Mega Stream! ★ Support this podcast ★

The Church Nerds discuss shows and series that were cancelled before their time, and then step up the discussion to cancel culture and our Christian response. ★ Support this podcast ★

The Church Nerds bring you a post-Halloween episode full of spoopiness as they share some of their nightmares and go through 8 different scary Bible stories. ★ Support this podcast ★

The Church Nerds take a look at personality-driven "church" cults, inspired by the new HBOmax's documentary about Gwen Shamblin Lara's religious weight-loss regimen and the church built around it. ★ Support this podcast ★

Bubba & Anna take a look at their TikTok feeds and what the algorithm they've cultivated means for them, spiritually. ★ Support this podcast ★

The Church Nerds share Bubba's stories from Strong Tower Con. Things are happening and we are seeing God move in the lives of those who come to do something as seemingly meaningless as push little bits of plastic and cardboard across a table. ★ Support this podcast ★

The Church Nerds talk about their love of the Great British Bake Off and how the show reminds them of other impossible situations we face in life. ★ Support this podcast ★

The Church Nerds give their thoughts on Top Gun Maverick and the themes of anger and resentment in the story between Maverick and Rooster. ★ Support this podcast ★

Bubba & Anna discuss Mr. Rogers and the documentary "Won't You Be My Neighbor?", taking a look at what we can learn from Mr. Rogers to carry into our work. ★ Support this podcast ★

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. ★ Support this podcast ★

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. ★ Support this podcast ★

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 the church body. ★ Support this podcast ★

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 watch, listen, or take part in these things? ★ Support this podcast ★

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 are the best times to teach apologetics and how can we avoid weaponizing them? ★ Support this podcast ★

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. ★ Support this podcast ★

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 even became scandals. ★ Support this podcast ★

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 each other, but also how God communicates with us when we can’t hear His voice as clear as we would like to. ★ Support this podcast ★

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 gaming in general, and doing it in a more selfless way. ★ Support this podcast ★

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, we certainly get tempted to argue the same way over doctrine and faith. ★ Support this podcast ★

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." ★ Support this podcast ★

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 beyond us, because the game forced us to level up. But in our spiritual lives, are we too soft? Or are we allowing ourselves to be challenged so we can level up? ★ Support this podcast ★

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 persuade - whether that be in a silly internet trend or in our spiritual lives. PLUS:+ Wordle or Absurdle? ★ Support this podcast ★

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 Metaverse will look like moving forward. ★ Support this podcast ★

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! ★ Support this podcast ★

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 struggle to do something new and how that translates to our faith journey as well. ★ Support this podcast ★

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 it kind and tender-hearted to celebrate Thanksgiving? It's an open and honest examination that might not have a perfect answer, but it's a conversation that we need to have. ★ Support this podcast ★

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. ★ Support this podcast ★

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? Flaws? What comes next? All this and a Game of Thrones quiz too! ★ Support this podcast ★

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 supernatural. ★ Support this podcast ★

Bubba & Anna discuss burnout, rage quitting, and all phases of emotional struggle in the gaming world and life in general. ★ Support this podcast ★

Bubba & Anna discuss the hobby of collecting and what our collection habits say about us on deeper levels. ★ Support this podcast ★

Bubba & Anna discuss food, snacks, treats, and drinks, as well as food in the Bible! PLUS: Stranger Things. ★ Support this podcast ★

Bubba & Anna take a look at time travel in our TV and movies and examine the idea and possibility from different moral aspects. PLUS: Murder basement! ★ Support this podcast ★

Even some of the greatest movies in history struggle with plot holes that threaten to take you out of the world being built. Bubba & Anna discuss some of the most glaring plot holes, and then transition to what some would call "Faith Plot Holes" or big questions about God and the Bible that we may never be able to answer. ★ Support this podcast ★

Sometimes we are so invested in our favorite movie, TV show or book that if someone spoiled a major plot point we might wish them great harm. Why do we have those feelings? Why do some of us want to be the spoiler? What does the Bible teach us about this topic? Bubba and Anna attempt to answer these questions and more on this episode of the Church Nerds podcast. ★ Support this podcast ★

Have you ever wanted to share your favorite movie from your childhood with your kids only to be horriefied at the content when you sit down to watch it with them? Yea... uh... us neither... Bubba and Anna chat about why the rating system even exists and how we can use it to our advantage this week on Church Nerds! ★ Support this podcast ★

Bubba & Anna rate the nerdiness of Old and New Testament figures. I know it sounds strange, but go with us here, it's deeper than it sounds. ★ Support this podcast ★

Bubba & Anna return for Season 3, catching you up on their life and discussing a strange event that occurred last month when Bubba went viral on TikTok, the events of which raised some interesting questions... all based around a shed. ★ Support this podcast ★