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Drew Dixon brings his next message from the series in 1 Peter, focusing on how us suffering "well" can actually help us share the Gospel.
Hudson shares with you his adventures in the real world without the internet, and how much he has realized the internet has changed our lives.
In a break from the normal format, Pastor Coco compares two classic Petra albums track-by-track to see which album comes out on top!
Pastor Coco compares the 1998 Royal Rumble to the 2018 Royal Rumble to see which era was better.
Drew Dixon continues his series from 1 Peter, today focusing on another difficult passage about how we handle suffering.
Hudson recounts his hunt and capture of the elusive PS5 and what he's discovered about it since.
Pastor Coco looks at Super Mario games to see if old 2D games were better than the 3D odysseys of today.
Drew Dixon continues his look at 1 Peter, this time focusing on a need for community to be a part of your relationship with Jesus.
Drew Dixon continues his series in 1 Peter, this time focusing on the differences between husbands and wives.
Hudson goes through a list ranking all the MCU movies to see how his personal rankings match-up.
Pastor Coco goes through comic book movies of the past up through today to try to decide which era was better.
Pastor Coco examine the early years of the WWF up through the WWE of today and seeks to determine, was it better now or then?
Drew Dixon reads a difficult and often misunderstood passage from 1 Peter regarding slavery and helps make sense of it all and still find encouragement from it.
Radio Matt takes you back to 1984's hottest fast food campaign - the Wendy's "Where's the Beef?" lady - and shares how it unexpectedly ended.
New host of the Xennial Block Party, Pastor Coco, takes us through the history of Nintendo, as well as his own experiences, to determine if Nintendo was better when were we kids or now.
Drew Dixon continues his look through 1 Peter, seeing how King Jesus frames our identity.
Radio Matt shares the story behind one of the most popular albums of all time, "Thriller" by Michael Jackson.
Drew Dixon brings his last couple messages together to form a complete picture out of 1 Peter, concluding with how we should impact the world.
Drew Dixon continues his series from 1 Peter, talking today about the importance of community. No Lone Rangers.
Got a lot of friends? Wanna play a game with all of them at once? We've got your covered.
In the spoken portions of Fresh, Hudson shares how each generation, from Boomers to Alpha, consume media today.
Drew Dixon continues his series out of 1 Peter, talking about how love is central to doing the work of God.
Hey Mr. or Ms. Moneybags! If you are in the mood to invest in a bigger, more expensive tabletop game, we've got the perfect list for you!
Pac-Man was the focus of the talking segments of last week's 80s Night. Catch the full show next Thursday at 6 & 10 pm ET on LTNonair.com
Catch-up on Hudson's latest show topic about books he's read since COVID hit, and catch the next FULL show next Tuesday night at 6 & 10pm ET.
Learn all about the creation the Rubik's Cube, the world records of Speedcubing, and other fun facts!
This is the talking segments from the last 80s Night. Catch the next full show on Thursday at 6pm ET.
Hudson, host of Tuesday Night Fresh, shares some of his favorite Table Top games, seperated by difficulty levels.
Radio Matt shares some interesting history and fun facts about 1980's Empire Strikes Back.
Catch the full show with an awesome 80s playlist on Thursday nights at 6pm E.
Drew Dixon continues his new series out of 1 Peter, today talking about the hope that we find in Christ and how that should affect our lives.
The Beard Bros struggle through vocal strain to share with you some of the best two-player table top games out there!
In this flashback to Humans of Gaming 177, Drew and Chris have a deeper conversation with co-founder April-Lyn.
Drew Dixon starts a new series out of 1 Peter to ask an important question: Who are you?
Matt & Bubba aim to make tabletop gaming a easier experience for those in our lives who aren't big gamers.
Drew Dixon brings a devotional and thought from the death and burial of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark.
Drew Dixon continues his trek through Mark, arriving at the climax of the Crucifixion, and encourages us to make the cross something important again, instead of just a fashion accessory or novelty.
Drew Dixon continues his series from the Gospel of Mark, pulling a lesson from Christ's journey to the cross.
Drew Dixon returns to the Gospel of Mark as Jesus is questioned by Pilate, and how Jesus took the right path, not the easy one.
In this classic episode of The Pull List, Chris and Hector shift focus this week to flip through the pages of comic book news and to talk about their passions of comics, community, and conventions.
Drew Dixon returns to bring us a new devotional from Mark, focusing on two different perspectives of the same moment.
Drew Dixon returns to his series from the Gospel of Mark, sharing why being weak is actually a good thing from a specific perspective.
Relive the best music and show clips of 2021 in this special New Year's Eve show hosted by Radio Matt!
PLUS:
+3 Exclusive LTN Shorts
+An End-of-the-Year Bible Thump
Matt, Bubba, and a team of nerds just returned from PAX Unplugged and it's time for a recap of their shenanigans. PLUS: Matt & Bubba in the Morning COFFEE?!
Join Bubba, Matt & Kate for the 2nd ever episode of Free Play in this flashback episode.
Drew Dixon brings us a message from The Gospel of Mark showcasing times Jesus surprised his Disciples with his reaction.
Drew Dixon brings us into Advent season with a passage from the middle of Mark's Gospel that connects to the reason for the season.
Drew Dixon takes a look at three stories from the Gospel of Mark that show us who Jesus is and what we should aspire to be more like.
Matt & Bubba wake up early to chat with you about Spider-Man: No Way Home and other nerdy things that we are expecting to do or be certain things for us... and what happens if they fail us?
The Founders of Love Thy Nerd take a few moments to answer some of your questions regarding LTN, it's start, how they see it moving forward and what the plan is to get there.
Speakers | Chris Gwaltney, Bubba Stallcup, Matt Warmbier, Drew Dixon, Kate Kadowaki & April-Lyn Caouette
https://www.lovethynerd.com
Jesus calls us to the counter-cultural task of neighboring rather than labeling -- nerd culture provides us a starting place to do just that.
Speaker | Drew Dixon
https://www.lovethynerd.com
A dynamic understanding of being last. You are the hope of the Gospel!
Speaker | Bret Chapman
https://www.lovethynerd.com
Learn why finding common ground is an important first step for effectively loving and serving within nerd culture.
Speaker | April-lyn Caouette
https://www.lovethynerd.com
A reflection on the application of the "no preaching rule" and discussion on how to share the Gospel effectively as invitation through story rather than through presentation of the Gospel in a message.
Speaker | Mike Perna
https://www.innroadsministries.com
https://www.lovethynerd.com
We’ll explore how relationships forged in tabletop RPGs can shape us into people better capable of making and maintaining real friendships.
Speaker | Jaclyn Parrish of South Western Baptist Theological Seminary
https://swbts.edu
https://www.lovethynerd.com
The goal of this session is to become intentional influencers that inspire incredibly innovative individuals!
Speaker | Alexander James
https://www.uywi.org
https://www.lovethynerd.com
How God can use your nerdy passions and your faith together.
Speakers | Derrick Whitmore, John Weiand and Jeff Gant of Shattered Studios
https://www.shatteredstudios.net
https://www.lovethynerd.com
Jate Earhart of [LOVE] clan explores how changing the way you ask questions produces better answers from others, yourself, and God.
Speaker | Jate Earhart
https://www.loveclan.net
https://www.lovethynerd.com
In this keynote session, Jamie Harris of Satellite Gaming will walk us through a few steps that will both conceptually and pragmatically help us create a lasting impact and give those we are discipling what they need to be effective without us.
Speaker | Jamie Harris
https://www.satellitegaming.net
https://www.lovethynerd.com
How Frodo's failure to resist the temptation of the ring sheds light on why Jesus had to die.
Speaker | James Meehan
https://www.life.church/switch/
https://www.lovethynerd.com
Hector provides some practical suggestions and examples to loving the con community like Jesus.
Speaker | Hector Miray
https://www.faithandfandom.org
https://www.lovethynerd.com
Drew Dixon shares a passage from Mark that shows us the way to get close to the Kingdom - love God, love people.
Matt & Bubba make it through technical difficulties for this show - just for you. The least you could do is listen!
Drew Dixon brings us a message from the Gospel of Mark that spreads a message of caring for God's creations, from the Earth we are standing on down to our own bodies.
Drew Dixon shares a familiar passage often thought and applied one way and instead attributes it to another aspect of our lives: Getting our priorities straight.
Matt & Bubba return after LTNcon with all the nonsense you know and love, as well as a special focus on the upcoming Kickstarter for Marvel Dice Throne.
Drew Dixon brings us a message from Mark 12 where Jesus shares a parable that goes a different direction that one would expect to share a warning with those who were plotting against him.
Drew Dixon admittedly gets a little preachy in this one as he shares the Gospel of Mark where the Pharisees confrotn Jesus after he cleared the temple.
Drew Dixon continues his series in Mark, focusing on Jesus' outbursts at a fig tree and money-changer's tables. What did these really mean?
Drew Dixon returns and continues in his series from the Gospel of Mark, this time focusing on the opening of Mark 11.
Radio Matt fills in for Drew to bring a message that might challenge you to be more careful with how you respond to a sinful world.
Drew Dixon continues his series from Mark's Gospel, focusing on a story of a blind man asking for Jesus's attention.
Drew Dixon shares a message about why Jesus wasn't about that revenge life while on Earth.
Drew Dixon conintues his series in Mark, this time focusing on wealth and what it says about us.
Drew Dixon brings a message from the Gospel of Mark about married relationships and more.
In this classic episode, Radio Matt is joined by Kevin & Cara Welborn to discuss the ins and outs of the adoption process.
In this classic episode of Free Play, Bubba, Matt & Kate discuss their early love of Tony Hawk Pro Skater games.
Drew Dixon continues his seris in the Gospel of Mark, focusing on what Jesus desires, even requires of us.
Matt & Bubba are back with their (mostly) weekly Twitch morning show! This week, they showcase which Kickstarters to avoid.
Radio Matt & Mo take you back to a classic episode of The Morning Sidehug where they discuss movie cliches that are so overused, it's painful.
Drew Dixon continues his series from the Gospel of Mark, still in chapter 9, where today he discusses doubt.
In this flashback to a classic episode, Paul Shortt of Exploding Kittens joins Drew and Chris to talk about his life in Detroit area Michigan. Working as a graphic designer for health care interface design, he was brought on board to work for the popular card game. The conversation turns to his younger years, the religion of the family growing up, and the pros and cons of having a “silo” cultural environment.
We relive Bubba & Anna's first episode where they discuss games Christians should be playing.
Radio Matt & Mo review the documentary "American Gospel: Christ Alone" and discuss their thoughts on the points brought up.
Drew Dixon continues in Mark 8 as Jesus asks an important question: "Who do you say that I am?"
Drew Dixon continues on his series out of Mark, focusing on how even though our resources are limited, God wants to use them.
Radio Matt & Mo take you back to a clasic episode where we encourage you to do good deeds, without stressing out about the implications.
In this flashback to a classic episode, Radio Matt & Mo go through an extensive list on ways to invite someone to church, which might help as COVID restrictions are fading and we want to get people back into church doors.
Drew Dixon continues his trek through Mark, this time focusing on a passage that some interpret as Jesus being mean or even racist, but Drew shows how this story was actually showcasing the inclusion Jesus spread during his ministry.
Radio Matt & Mo take you back to a classic discussion about the role of music in our church services and if there is an element of emotional manipulation to it.
Drew Dixon continues his series out of the Gospel of Mark asking a kind of personal question: What's wrong with you?
In this throwback to our 50th podcast, Radio Matt & Mo welcome Pastor Kevin Welborn to discuss every argument in the debate over drinking.
Drew Dixon continues his series from the Gospel of Mark, this time focusing on how we treat our "neighbors."
Drew Dixon continues his series from the Gospel of Mark, this time in Chapter 6, recalling the story of Jesus meeting his disciples on the water, and how he came to help, in a perfect way.
Drew Dixon continues his series from the Gospel of Mark, this time focus on rest and the challengers to it.
Radio Matt & Mo discuss Vacation Bible School, what's working, what's not, and how we can refocus in on what's important.
Drew Dixon continues his series from the Gospel of Mark, this time focusing on stories of rejection from Chapter 6.
In this flashback to a classic Two Words podcast, John & Radio Matt discuss Christian wrestlers - of which there are many, such as Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker!
Matt & Bubba casually talk about Matt's new skater tricks, Kickstarter updates, and more.
Drew Dixon continues his series out of Mark, focusing on a question all of us have asked of God at one time or another, "Do you really care?"
Matt & Bubba chat and interact on Twitch about mostly nothing, with occasional focuses on Kickstarter projects, sickness, and corn flake nachos.
In this rewind episode of Humans of Gaming, Chris & Drew interview Rob Daviau about his decade with Hasbro Games working on titles such as Pandemic Legacy, Trivial Pursuit,and Risk Legacy to name a few. Rob has an interesting history in both education and vocation with a minor in Medieval History, a stint writing forklift brochures, and being an intern for the David Letterman show. The Conversation covers his love for The Great British Baking Show, cooking as a primary hobby, and his Roman Catholic upbringing and how his current atheist way of thinking influences his games and parenting.
Drew Dixon continues his series through the Gospel of Mark, today continuing in Chapter 4.
Drew Dixon returns to the Gospel of Mark, today focusing on Jesus's parable of the sower.
Drew Dixon takes a break from Mark to instead take us to 1 Peter 5 as he discusses anxiety - an issue that is affecting more and more people these days.
In this classic episode of "The Pull List", Hector and Chris discuss what they are reading, the Superman Walmart Special, and a controversial comic series about Jesus returning... just not in the way Christians talk about it.
Drew Dixon continues his series on the Gospel of Mark, this time focusing on the revolution Jesus started.
Hector Miray interviews Ivan Anaya and Brannon Hollingsworth about their new digital comic project, "Chronicles of Faith: David the Shepherd".
Drew Dixon continues his series from the Gospel of Mark, this time asking 3 important questions.
Drew Dixon continues his series out of Mark, this time focusing on our self-worth and where it should come from.
Drew Dixon continues his series from the Gospel of Mark, this time forcusing on the forgiveness of sin.
After sharing their video game adventures and love of wrestling, the Free Play gang take a trip back in time to the great decade of their lives: the nostalgic Nineties!
Drew Dixon continues his new series based out of the Gospel of Mark on the Good News of Christ, showing how in Christ, all things old become new.
In this special presentation, we share with you the first episode of our Love Thy Nerd Twitch exclusive live morning show! Get a taste of the fun they get up to on Thursday mornings at 10am ET on twitch.tv/lovethynerd - In this episode, they discuss coffee, the events on Capitol Hill early this month, and what game properties should be truned into LEGO video games.
In this classic episode of "Church Nerds", Bubba and Anna answer your questions about themselves, church culture, nerd culture, and the Love Thy Nerd ministry.
In this special panel from LTNcon! 2020, Drew Dixon hosts a huge discussion panel featuring all of our special guests from several different ministries and nerdy pursuits.
In part 2 of this focus on the hosts of Humans of Gaming, Drew Dixon is in the hot seat to share his story to a focus on growing in faith and eventually, helping launch Love Thy Nerd.
Drew Dixon continues his new series based out of the Gospel of Mark on the Good News of Christ, showing how Christ was seen as a teacher with insider knowledge of the content.
In this classic episode of "Church Nerds", Bubba and Anna discuss the good things and bad things that have come out of living in lockdown during the months-long "15 days to slow the spread."
In this special panel from LTNcon! 2020, Jamie Harries shares about his favorite character in all of Nerd-dom, and shares how the story of Iroh shows us how important mentorship is.
Drew Dixon continues his new series based out of the Gospel of Mark on the Good News of Christ, explaining why we leave behind our old lives to follow Christ.
In this classic episode of "Church Nerds", Bubba and Anna share with you a list of 10 Bad Ideas and 10 Good Ideas for starting a community online.
In this special presentation from LTNcon! 2020, Mike Perna channels a character to help make the connection of faith and fantasy, and show how it can help you study Scripture.
In this classic episode of Humans of Gaming, they turn the tables towards one of their own as Chris Gwaltney, CEO-er... CEN of Love Thy Nerd shares all about himself!
Drew Dixon continues his new series based out of the Gospel of Mark on the Good News of Christ, which is much needed in the wake of constant bad news.
In this classic episode of "Church Nerds", Bubba and Anna discuss having a sabbath in video gaming. Also, the Christian Songs of Yesteryear! And, do you Stardew?
In this collection of 3 sessions from Cecilia Rose, we learn who the Otaku are, hear a testimony from a member of the community, and learn how to minister to them and care for the mental health of the community. Taken from LTNcon! 2020.
I mean, who doesn’t love a good binge-watching session with their favorite streaming TV show? But it seems to be getting harder and harder to get everything we want in one place. This classic episode is from Free Play.
Drew Dixon returns to Bible Thump as he kicks off a new series based out of the Gospel of Mark.
During December, as our shows take a hiatus, we are using some of our LTN Radio slots to spotlight other podcasts from within the Love Thy Nerd Community. We reached out to podcasters in our community and asked them to send us one of their favorite episodes to feature.
This spotlight is on the "Postmodern Realities Podcast" with a classic 2017 episodes discussing "The Gospel According to Marvel"!
You can find the Postmodern Realities Podcast on all the socials and we encourage you to subscribe to Postmodern Realities Podcast everywhere you get podcasts.
During December, as our shows take a hiatus, we are using some of our LTN Radio slots to spotlight other podcasts from within the Love Thy Nerd Community. We reached out to podcasters in our community and asked them to send us one of their favorite episodes to feature.
This spotlight is on "The Original Jeek Podcast" with an episode discussing football, Power Rangers, Star Wars, and more with their guest Max Moser!
You can find The Original Jeek Podcast on all the socials and we encourage you to subscribe to The Original Jeek Podcast everywhere you get podcasts.
During December, as our shows take a hiatus, we are using some of our LTN Radio slots to spotlight other podcasts from within the Love Thy Nerd Community. We reached out to podcasters in our community and asked them to send us one of their favorite episodes to feature.
This spotlight is on "The Moviga Podcast" with an episode discussing the PS5 and Xbox Series X launches.
You can find The Moviga Podcast on all the socials and we encourage you to subscribe to The Moviga Podcast everywhere you get podcasts.
In this classic episode, Bubba & Anna explain how the nerdy can reach the not-so-nerdy people in your life.
During December, as our shows take a hiatus, we are using some of our LTN Radio slots to spotlight other podcasts from within the Love Thy Nerd Community. We reached out to podcasters in our community and asked them to send us one of their favorite episodes to feature.
This spotlight is on "The Nerdy Gritty" with an episode discussing a controversial viral marketing campaign fo the Destiny franchise.
You can find The Nerdy Gritty on all the socials and we encourage you to subscribe to The Nerdy Gritty Podcast everywhere you get podcasts.
In this flashback (admittedly, to just a couple months ago), we relive the first episode of the newest Love Thy Nerd Podcast Network addition, "Two Words" with John and Matt!
Guest host Radio Matt brings a message on two things Thankfulness CAN do and two things it CAN'T do.
During December, as our shows take a hiatus, we are using some of our LTN Radio slots to spotlight other podcasts from within the Love Thy Nerd Community. We reached out to podcasters in our community and asked them to send us one of their favorite episodes to feature.
This spotlight is on "Worth It or Worthless" with an episode reviewing the original "Donkey Kong Country" by today's standards.
You can find Worth It or Worthless on all the socials and we encourage you to subscribe to The Worth It or Worthless Podcast everywhere you get podcasts.
In this classic Church Nerds episode, Bubba & Anna examine Faith and Fandom and how the intersect.
During December, as our shows take a hiatus, we are using some of our LTN Radio slots to spotlight other podcasts from within the Love Thy Nerd Community. We reached out to podcasters in our community and asked them to send us one of their favorite episodes to feature.
Today's spotlight is on "The Faith & Fandom Podcast" with an episode featuring an interview with "Jeff the Girl" from Five Iron Frenzy.
You can find Faith & Fandom on all the socials and we encourage you to subscribe to The Faith & Fandom Podcasts everywhere you get podcasts.
In this throwback to Free Play 96, Bubba, Matt & Kate survive COVID lockdown with their comfy podcast pants.
In this flashback, Bubba & Anna discuss the mixed blessing of being stuck at home during COVID lockdowns. This originally aired back during the original lockdowns and now that they are rolling out again, it's time for a reminder.
In this Rewind, we go back to episode 1 of "The Pull List" with Chris & Hector as they discuss a comic where Batman supposedly discloses his spiritual worldview, and the debate that followed.
In this flashback to Humans of Gaming 177, Drew and Chris have a deeper conversation with co-founder April-Lyn.
In this classic episode of Free Play, Bubba, Matt & Kate discuss Augmented Reality games and what comes next.
In this rewind episode, we go back to the very first show and meet the Church Nerds. Thier first show was focused on games you should play with your families and games believers should be playing.
In this classic episode of "The Pull List", Chris & Hector discuss the new DC Black Label brand and the end of Vertigo.
In this classic episode of Humans of Gaming, Drew and Chris interview Jason Rohrer, developer behind games such as Diamond Trust of London and One Hour One Life about the role of death in his games.
Station Manager Matt fills in for a special message perfectly timed for the day after Halloween and two days before a contentious election.
In this special presentation from LTNcon! 2020, Jamie Harries of Satellite Gaming shares the best way for a ministry or church to put on a gaming event.
Drew Dixon continues his series out of Genesis, today talking about how we are a reflection of God, but we are broken.
In this classic episode of The Pull List, Hector and Chris discuss their current pulls from the comic shop and then talk about the tragic passing of Stan Lee and who could ever take his place.
In this flashback to a classic episode of "Humans of Gaming", Drew and Chris revisit their interview with Patrick and Kat Lysaght about Christian board games.
Drew Dixon brings us our first Bible Thump, asking some easy questions like "Who are we?" and "What is our purpose?"
In this full special from LTNcon! 2020, Hector & Chris present their 2-part breakout session on how faith and fandoms intersect.
In our first Rewnd, we flashback to episode 7 of the "Free Play Podcast" where Bubba and Station Manager Matt meet up for the first ever crossover of Love Thy Nerd and The Back Row, the first steps to what would one day culminate in LTN Radio!
(This is a 2-Part show. This episode of "LTN Rewind" features Bubba interviewing Matt about The Back Row. For the second part featuring Matt interviewing Bubba about Love Thy Nerd in it's early days, listen to Oct. 8th's episode of the Back Row Morning Show.)
Station Manager Matt welcomes new Love Thy Nerd listeners and faithful Back Row Radio listeners to explain the transition and rebranding!