Mark Lutz

Bubba, Mark, and Zach Miller recap NCMS, the Onward theme, nerd culture ministry networks, Kite String, and what’s ahead for NCMS 2027 in Orlando.

Mark Lutz interviews Doug Parks of Intentional Churches about digital ministry, personal ownership of the Great Commission, reaching “your one,” and building church communities that move people from spectatorship to mission.

Bubba Stallcup talks with FlatCapDapperPastor about Twitch ministry, digital missions, The Church Digital, online discipleship, and building real community in nerd culture ministry.

Mark interviews voice actor Brian Stivale about his path from Broadway to animation, video games, and biblical storytelling, and how God uses creative careers for ministry.

Mark Lutz explores spiritual formation in this episode of Bible Thump, connecting Thor’s journey in Infinity War with Mary and Martha to show how God transforms us from the inside out.

David Byron Hicks joins Bubba Stallcup on the NCMU Podcast to share how local game store ministry thrives through authentic presence, real friendships, and faith lived out around the gaming table.

Bubba interviews David Gustafson about turning board games and nerd culture into effective ministry—launching “Nerd Nights,” building a church gamer team, and leading mission trips to PAX Unplugged through Love Thy Nerd.

Boots (BootStrapBoots) shares how he transitioned from League of Legends streaming to co-founding Campfires and Dragons, using Dungeons & Dragons as a ministry tool to build community and reach isolated tabletop gamers.

Mark talks with Dr. Level Up (Steven Kelso) about nerd culture ministry, behind-the-scenes leadership, the Nerd Culture Ministry Summit, and using fantasy storytelling to teach Christian leadership principles.

Bubba interviews streamer and digital pastor DeadlyDill about building one of the fastest-growing faith-based gaming communities online. They discuss digital ministry, online discipleship, and how gaming spaces can become meaningful mission fields.