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Why Analog Horror Resonates with Christians

Analog horror resonates with Christians because broken signals, liminal spaces, and false authorities echo biblical themes of a fallen world.

Value Has a Price

Discover how chase cards, resale hype, and pop culture point to a deeper message: your value is not earned but revealed by Jesus’ ultimate price.

Why Nerd Culture Keeps Resurrecting Its Heroes

Radio Matt explores why resurrected heroes dominate nerd culture, from comics to anime, and how those stories echo the deeper hope of Easter.

Why We Play: The Person Across the Game Table Matters

Board games and Christian friendship come together in this reflection on faith, relationships, and why loving people matters more than the evening’s agenda.

Why Nerd Culture Ministry Matters

Nerd culture ministry meets gamers, anime fans, and fandom communities where they are, building trust, empathy, and real Christian connection.

In Defense of the Good Guy

A heartfelt reflection on why children need strong, virtuous heroes in the stories they love. From a little girl rooting for villains to discovering the noble characters of Narnia, this piece explores the lasting impact of good-guy role models in shaping young hearts and imaginations.

What Disneyland Can Teach the Church about Fun

In his heartfelt and insightful article, Steve Valdez explores how Disneyland’s joyful, inclusive atmosphere can inspire churches to embrace fun as a vital part of spiritual community. By highlighting the power of play to unite people across generations and cultures, Valdez challenges churches to reflect God’s joy more fully through intentional, shared enjoyment.

Watching Your Child Develop Their Own Fandom

Bethany Neumeyer shares the joy of parenting through fandom—from her youngest calling Gollum her “baby” to her oldest diving deep into Keeper of the Lost Cities. A funny and heartfelt look at raising kids who discover their own passions and invite you along for the ride.

Stranger Things & A Better Story

Discover how Stranger Things exposes the clash between nerds and Christian jocks, highlighting the cultural perception of exclusion and judgment. This article explores the impact of media on Christianity and nerd culture, urging for inclusivity and understanding to reshape the narrative and foster a sense of belonging for all.

5 Reasons Why The Church Needs Nerds

Garrett Davidson shares 5 reasons why welcoming nerds into our churches can be beneficial to our church growth as a whole.