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Church Nerds 51 | Plot Holes

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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.





Episode Hosts

Bubba Stallcup
CEO + PRESIDENT + FOUNDER
Bubba is the CEO, President and Founder of LTN, host of the Free Play Podcast and the Church Nerds Podcast. He is also a full-time Nerd-Culture Missionary. Bubba, and his wonderful wife Anna, have 4 children who are pretty good most of the time. A communal gamer at heart who loves to get in and play games with other people #gameNightIStheRightNight
Anna Stallcup
Anna Stallcup has been loving her personal nerd since 2008. She enjoys co-op tabletop games and hosting game nights with her husband.

Episode Producer

Anna Stallcup
Anna Stallcup has been loving her personal nerd since 2008. She enjoys co-op tabletop games and hosting game nights with her husband.

Episode Discussion

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