Faith & Fandom

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Everything comics is happening this July! “X-Men #1” is out….again. Kevin Smith is writing for “Masters of the Universe”, Booster Gold creator is returning, Sinister War, and Marvel is going manga! News from Episode 52 “New X-Men #1 Are… Fearless, Apparently“, Bleeding Cool “Masters of the Universe Netflix show gets comic prequel from Kevin Smith and Dark Horse“, Newsarama “DC Reveals New Booster Gold and Blue Beetle Series“, Comicbook “Doctor Octopus and Vulture Go to War – With Spider-Man in the Middle“, CBR “Marvel Meow: Marvel and Viz Media Begin Official Manga Collaboration“, Bleeding Cool Pulls from Episode 52 Non-Stop Spider-Man (2021) #2, Marvel Comics Firefly Brand New Verse #2, Boom! Studios Daredevil (2019) #29, Marvel Comics The Amazing Spider-Man (2018) #64, Marvel Comics The Joker #2, DC Comics Nightwing #79, DC Comics Batman: The Detective #1, DC Comics Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 21, Shueisha #1’s Worth Your Time Women of Marvel (2021) #1, Marvel Comics Way of X (2021) #1, Marvel Comics

Hector chats with Rebecca Godlove, a woman of many skills and talents, as they rabbit trail about Hamilton, the state of ministry & Christian content, reaching and loving the disenfranchised, & more! Rebecca's links and info:  https://retrofitted.podbean.com/ https://www.facebook.com/RetroFittedPodcast retrofittedpodcast@gmail.com https://www.patreon.com/RebeccaGodlove https://www.etsy.com/shop/BeckysBanglesPGH

Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 2/27 Hector brings the last dangle of news from the month of February + Roll for Initiative Bible Reading.

Hector reflects on his annual trek to Charleston's largest comic con.

Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 2/20 Hector brings the news from 3rd lap of February + Roll for Initiative Bible Reading

Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 2/13 Hector brings the news on Valentine's Eve + Roll for Initiative Bible Reading

Bite Size 10 - Mic Checks & Heart Checks Hector reflects on conversations at an open mic

Bite Size 9 - In Living Color Hector reflects on seeing things go 2d to vibrancy with My Hero Academia

Hector reflects on the things that are just part of who we are.

Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 2/6 Thawing from the snow and and the beavers forecast calls for 6 more weeks of shenanigans. Here's the new + Roll for Initiative Bible Reading.

I was asked to give a ""Master Class"" on Public Speaking/Stage Presence/Creative Writing to two different groups of 3rd graders. This is the first class (Roughly 30 3rd Graders)

Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 1/30 Hector brings the news from the last week of January with a snow storm on his heels. + Roll for Initiative Bible Reading

Faith & Fandom Feedback Friday 1/23 Somehow the month is mostly over and Hector has some news to share + Roll for Initiative Bible Reading

Previously on Love Thy Nerd What happens when cosplay, community, and Christ-centered creativity collide? In this episode of the Faith & Fandom Podcast, host Hector Miray sits down with Jess Luttrell of the Cosplay For Christ Podcast to talk about what it really looks like to bring light and encouragement into fandom spaces. They dive into the joys of cosplaying at local conventions, finding meaningful ways to love and support people in geek communities, navigating the world of podcasting, and—yes—Jess even shares a few of her cosplay secrets. If you’re passionate about nerd culture, ministry, or the intersection of both, this episode will inspire you to bring your faith authentically into the spaces you love.

Previously on Love Thy Nerd Ever wondered what happens when a book fairy, artistic director, and geek collide? In this episode of Faith & Fandom, Hector welcomes Rebecca Godlove — author of an upcoming novel about a guild of misfits, artistic director at Impact School of the Arts, and passionate advocate for literacy and autism awareness. They dive into creativity, faith, fandom, and how storytelling can inspire and connect communities. Whether you love sci-fi, fantasy, or just good conversations about living your faith through art, this one’s for you!

Previously on Love Thy Nerd Suicide prevention is a conversation we need to have—even at nerdy conventions. In this episode of the Faith & Fandom Podcast, host Hector Miray sits down with Darren Shelly from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to talk about why awareness and open discussions matter in nerd spaces. They explore how conventions can create safe, supportive communities and why bringing mental health resources into fandom culture is so important.  If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to resources like the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 in the U.S.

Previously on Love Thy Nerd In this episode of the Faith & Fandom Podcast, Hector sits down with Brendon Jonsson—a self-described “rookie nerd” and first-time Dungeon Master. Brendon shares his fresh perspectives on launching a D&D campaign, offering a unique look at the early excitement and challenges of role-playing games. Tune in for an insightful conversation about beginning efforts, big dreams, and learning on the job!

Previously Released on LTN Welcome to Season 4 of the Faith & Fandom Podcast, hosted by Hector Miray! In our premiere episode, Hector interviews the multi-talented Aaron Dowen—an author, comic publisher, worship enthusiast, and all-around creative force. Aaron discusses his wide-ranging work, as well as his latest project: a devotional for men navigating the challenges of divorce. Join us for an inspiring conversation about faith, creativity, and resilience in life’s toughest seasons.

Previously Released with Love Thy Nerd On the season finale of the Faith & Fandom Podcast, Hector Miray sits down with Nicky Barnes to talk about taking bold steps of faith—leaving behind a successful company to pursue a new journey with a ministry mindset. Nicky is a YouTube gaming and LEGO content creator, founder of Movmnt Digital, a LEGO and Epic Games partner, and the editor of the very first Faith & Fandom book. This inspiring conversation is the perfect wrap-up to the season!

Hector discusses having what you need to have access to what you long for