“Love Thy Nerd” Articles

Steve and Kyle discuss child actors, exploitation in entertainment, parasocial relationships, reality TV, fandom, and how Christians can enjoy pop culture without losing sight of the people behind it.

Joe and Ray talk Gen Con, relational ministry, sharing the gospel through genuine connection, Ray’s latest movie experience, and the trick-taking game Torchlit on the Christian Board Gamers Podcast.

Radio Matt explores Jacob wrestling with God in Genesis 32 and what the story teaches Christians about doubt, anxiety, perseverance, and holding onto faith through difficult seasons.

Hector and CJ review this week’s comics, discuss X-Men casting and comic crossovers, break down Batman, Absolute Superman, and Uncanny X-Men, and explore faith, redemption, identity, and prayer through superhero stories.

Jeff Evans interviews Colby Whitaker about The Game Master’s Handbook of Patrons, Pacts, and Pantheons, exploring TTRPG worldbuilding, gods, supernatural patrons, player bargains, divine favor systems, and practical tools for Game Masters.

Luke interviews Ethan Sommerfeld and Phillip Ponzer about serving with Love Thy Nerd at Gen Con, board game ministry, convention outreach, favorite games, and what they learned from loving their nerdy neighbors through simple acts of service.

Steve and Kyle launch Season 2 by exploring Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Christian community, friendship, isolation, gaming with kids, and the faith themes hidden throughout pop culture.

Joe and Ray launch a new season of the Christian Board Gamers Podcast with summer updates and reviews of Wondrous Creatures and Dinogenics in their first in-person episode.

Hector and CJ return for The Pull List season premiere to discuss summer comic reads, new releases, superhero news, standout artwork, memorable dialogue, and faith-inspired comic book moments.

Luke and Michael return for LTN Pulse Season 5 to discuss Dungeon Crawler Carl, Project Hail Mary, the World Cup, The Pitt, Overwatch, board games, Gen Con, and everything they experienced over the summer.