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NCMU 53 | Zach Miller: Behind the Scenes of Building a Movement (Season 6 Finale)

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In this season finale of the Nerd Culture Ministry Underground podcast, Bubba Stallcup and Mark Lutz are joined by special guest Zach Miller — also known as St. Bear — to recap this year’s NCMS and look ahead to what’s coming for nerd culture ministry in 2027. Together, they reflect on the heart behind the Onward theme, the value of bold obedience, the behind-the-scenes work of building the Nerd Culture Ministry Summit, and the importance of not waiting for permission to pursue the ministry God has placed in front of you. They also share stories from NCMS, highlight meaningful moments with speakers and attendees, and talk about the future of the Nerd Culture Ministry Collective, Kite String, networks, and next year’s gathering in Orlando. 





Episode Hosts

Mark Lutz
Sr. Pastor + Founder of Lux Digital Church
Pastor Mark is the lead pastor at Lux Digital Church. He has served in various ministry roles over the past fifteen years, most recently at New Life Christian Ministries as the Discipleship Pastor. He lives in a small town in western PA with his beautiful wife Jenn and his two daughters Brooklyn and Aria.
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

Episode Guests

Zach Miller



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