Christian Geek Central Podcast

ON THIS EPISODE:(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of Clayface, reactions to the opening hours of Final Fantasy Resonance, and an exploration in scripture about whether or not Christians should enjoy scary, horror entertainment! Also, a HUGE update on our Game Save '26 St Jude's Fundraising including unlocked events and new rewards!BTW: Don't miss Paeter's "Git Gud" Livestream this Monday, Oct. 26th, 5pm-9pm AZ Time! And hey! There's just ONE WEEK LEFT to play the Halloween version of "A Father's Journey", our Unofficial No man's Sky Questline, and get a FREE download of the HP Lovecraft audio drama "From Beyond" for finishing! Link to the starting page below!AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:05:34 Clayface Review00:15:50 CGC & Christian Geek News(Game Save ‘26 Unlocks & New Rewards! Sovereignty, by Chawna Schroeder)00:35:46 Final Fantasy Resonance 1st Impressions Review01:14:32 Should Christians Enjoy Or Avoid Scary/Horror Entertainment? (Geek Bible Study)01:27:44 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(Paeter isn't alone, the Street Fighter movie has problems...)GEEK WEEK01:35:03 MOVIES/TV: Crystal Lake Season 1, Scream V & Scream VI, Below,01:49:41 VIDEO GAMES: Deep Discount Recommendations On Playstation Store, Enshrouded, Dragon's Dogma 2,02:06:27 On The Next Episode02:08:17 Essential Issues Weekly (Several books may be turning a corner for the better and Static has me wondering... is he truly a Hero? Wonder Woman 37, Batman/Superman: World's Finest 55, Superman Unlimited 17, New Titans 39 [& Static's Big Secret])Paeter’s Game Save Fundraising Page https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions/posts/paeter-frandsen-171529130Game Save Team Fundraising Pagehttps://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/2026/09/game-save-26-team-fundraising-page.htmlFREE STUFF BELOW!Play Spirit Blade Productions’ unofficial questline in No Man’s Sky! “A Father’s Journey” features a story with personal stakes, in-engine cutscenes, rewarding exploration and a mystery to solve! To get started, visit https://www.spiritblade.com/a-fathers-journeyVisit Our In-Game “No Man’s Sky” Base With TONS Of Free Resources! At any Euclid Galaxy Glyph Portal, enter the glyphs corresponding to this sequence: 4,2,15,6,16,8,7,9,4,5,6,13 (Top row of glyphs is 1-8, bottom row is 9-16)Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductionsJoin Our Free Public Discord Channels! Invite HERE: https://discord.gg/5CRfFy2GG5SUBSCRIBE TO PAETER’S SUBSTACK, @PAETERFRANDSEN: https://paeterfrandsen.substack.com/<a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/christiangeekcentral" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="//feedburner.google.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/christiangeekcentral" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a><a href="http://subscribeonandroid.com/feeds.podcastmirror.com/christiangeekcentral" title="Subscribe on Android"><img src="https://assets.blubrry.com/soa/BadgeLarge.png" alt="Subscribe on Android" style="border:0;" /></a>Open In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductionsOr<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=9888803" data-patreon-widget-type="become-patron-button">Become a Patron!</a><script async src="https://c6.patreon.com/becomePatronButton.bundle.js"></script>All episodes are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare CGC Bible study/devotional content include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House)"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),The Grace New Testament Commentary Revised Edition, Robert N. Wilkin (Grace Evangelical Society)Thayer's Greek LexiconStrong's Exhaustive ConcordanceA Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature, 3rd Edition(BDAG)Blueletterbible.orgLexicon To The Old And New Testaments, By Spiros Zodhiates, TH.D.The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at:http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.htmlThe Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2026, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan

ON THIS EPISODE:(TIME STAMPS BELOW) TONS OF REVIEWS! Street Fighter Movie! Premieres of VisionQuest & Crystal Lake! Hokum! First impressions of Castlevania: Belmont's Curse & Enshrouded!AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:05:21 Crystal Lake Premiere Review00:18:31 CGC & Christian Geek News(Game Save ‘26 Deadline Update, Karabos by Lyndsey Lewellen)00:32:29 Hokum Review00:44:54 VisionQuest Premiere Review01:17:04 Street Fighter 2026 Movie Review01:34:58 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(What can I do when I don't feel like praying because I'm intimidated by God's perfection?)GEEK WEEK01:51:57 MOVIES/TV: Narnia: The Magician's Nephew Trailer, Universal Studios Hollywood Attractions,02:27:16 VIDEO GAMES: Is Castlevania Belmont's Curse A TRUE "Symphony-Like"?,03:03:30 Enshrouded First Impressions,03:30:04 Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen DLC, Death Stranding 2,03:39:35 On The Next EpisodePaeter’s Game Save Fundraising Page https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductions/posts/paeter-frandsen-171529130Game Save Team Fundraising Pagehttps://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/2026/09/game-save-26-team-fundraising-page.htmlFREE STUFF BELOW!Play Spirit Blade Productions’ unofficial questline in No Man’s Sky! “A Father’s Journey” features a story with personal stakes, in-engine cutscenes, rewarding exploration and a mystery to solve! To get started, visit https://www.spiritblade.com/a-fathers-journeyVisit Our In-Game “No Man’s Sky” Base With TONS Of Free Resources! At any Euclid Galaxy Glyph Portal, enter the glyphs corresponding to this sequence: 4,2,15,6,16,8,7,9,4,5,6,13 (Top row of glyphs is 1-8, bottom row is 9-16)Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductionsJoin Our Free Public Discord Channels! Invite HERE: https://discord.gg/5CRfFy2GG5SUBSCRIBE TO PAETER’S SUBSTACK, @PAETERFRANDSEN: https://paeterfrandsen.substack.com/<a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/christiangeekcentral" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="//feedburner.google.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/christiangeekcentral" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a><a href="http://subscribeonandroid.com/feeds.podcastmirror.com/christiangeekcentral" title="Subscribe on Android"><img src="https://assets.blubrry.com/soa/BadgeLarge.png" alt="Subscribe on Android" style="border:0;" /></a>Open In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductionsOr<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=9888803" data-patreon-widget-type="become-patron-button">Become a Patron!</a><script async src="https://c6.patreon.com/becomePatronButton.bundle.js"></script>All episodes are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare CGC Bible study/devotional content include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House)"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),The Grace New Testament Commentary Revised Edition, Robert N. Wilkin (Grace Evangelical Society)Thayer's Greek LexiconStrong's Exhaustive ConcordanceA Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature, 3rd Edition(BDAG)Blueletterbible.orgLexicon To The Old And New Testaments, By Spiros Zodhiates, TH.D.The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at:http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.htmlThe Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2026, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan

ON THIS EPISODE:(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of the series premiere of Carrie, rections to the first episode of Below and a look at how Horror, as a genre, can actually make Christians wise!AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:04:29 Carrie Premiere Review00:24:10 CGC & Christian Geek News(Paeter’s Game Save ‘26 Incentives, Milestones & Stunts!, No Man’s Sky “A Father’s Journey” Halloween Update & Free “From Beyond” Horror Audio Drama!)00:33:18 Below Premiere Review (& The Strength Of The Mini-series Format!)01:00:15 How Horror Can Make Christians Wise! (Geek Bible Study)GEEK WEEK01:18:10 MOVIES/TV: Great FREE Geek Movies/Shows This Month, Life, Scream 1-4, Spiral: From The Book Of Saw,01:43:04 Lanterns Episode 8,02:28:52 VIDEO GAMES: PS Store Awesome Deep Discounts until the 21st, Castlevania: Portrait Of Ruin, Skyrim, Stalker 2,02:50:58 On The Next Episode02:58:14 Essential Issues Weekly (Is DC… actually getting better?! Some great changes this week along with three VERY promising first issues!! Batgirl 23, JSA 23, Teen Titans 1, Doom Patrol 1, Legion Of Superheroes 1)FREE STUFF BELOW!Play Spirit Blade Productions’ unofficial questline in No Man’s Sky! “A Father’s Journey” features a story with personal stakes, in-engine cutscenes, rewarding exploration and a mystery to solve! To get started, visit https://www.spiritblade.com/a-fathers-journeyVisit Our In-Game “No Man’s Sky” Base With TONS Of Free Resources! At any Euclid Galaxy Glyph Portal, enter the glyphs corresponding to this sequence: 4,2,15,6,16,8,7,9,4,5,6,13 (Top row of glyphs is 1-8, bottom row is 9-16)Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductionsJoin Our Free Public Discord Channels! Invite HERE: https://discord.gg/5CRfFy2GG5SUBSCRIBE TO PAETER’S SUBSTACK, @PAETERFRANDSEN: https://paeterfrandsen.substack.com/<a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/christiangeekcentral" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="//feedburner.google.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/christiangeekcentral" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a><a href="http://subscribeonandroid.com/feeds.podcastmirror.com/christiangeekcentral" title="Subscribe on Android"><img src="https://assets.blubrry.com/soa/BadgeLarge.png" alt="Subscribe on Android" style="border:0;" /></a>Open In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductionsOr<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=9888803" data-patreon-widget-type="become-patron-button">Become a Patron!</a><script async src="https://c6.patreon.com/becomePatronButton.bundle.js"></script>All episodes are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare CGC Bible study/devotional content include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House)"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),The Grace New Testament Commentary Revised Edition, Robert N. Wilkin (Grace Evangelical Society)Thayer's Greek LexiconStrong's Exhaustive ConcordanceA Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature, 3rd Edition(BDAG)Blueletterbible.orgLexicon To The Old And New Testaments, By Spiros Zodhiates, TH.D.The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at:http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.htmlThe Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2026, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan

ON THIS EPISODE:(TIME STAMPS BELOW) It's October! Get yor spooky but chill vibes on with Paeter's Top Ten Picks for Non-Scary Horror Games! (What can THAT possibly mean?) Then, some thoughts from our 1 Timothy geek Bible study about how we can represent the truth well to others without saying too much, too little, or the wrong thing altogether!AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:03:26 Top 10 Non-Scary Horror Games00:26:16 CGC & Christian Geek News(Game Save ‘26 Team Info, No Man’s Sky “A Fatrher’s Journey” Halloween Update & Free “From Beyond” Horror Audio Drama!)00:32:29 Sharing Truth Effectively (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study)GEEK WEEK00:45:50 MOVIES/TV: Lanterns Episode 7,01:12:13 VIDEO GAMES: The Witcher 3 Remastered, Skyrim Creation: Bard's College Questline, No Man's Sky "Secret Base" Building,01:39:00 On The Next Episode01:41:50 Essential Issues Weekly [Despite some "meh" this week, TWO comics are course-correcting into AWESOME new directions! (Batman: Bad Seeds Sunset 1, Poison Ivy 47, Superman 41 (Kryptonite & Zod Disappoint), Green Lantern 38, Detective Comics 1112, Next Level: One Shot 1 (Deadshot & A New Suicide Squad Book?), The Flash 36 (Power Outpacing Wisdom: Flash's Power Creep Resolving & Maybe In A GREAT Story!]FREE STUFF BELOW!Play Spirit Blade Productions’ unofficial questline in No Man’s Sky! “A Father’s Journey” features a story with personal stakes, in-engine cutscenes, rewarding exploration and a mystery to solve! To get started, visit https://www.spiritblade.com/a-fathers-journeyVisit Our In-Game “No Man’s Sky” Base With TONS Of Free Resources! At any Euclid Galaxy Glyph Portal, enter the glyphs corresponding to this sequence: 4,2,15,6,16,8,7,9,4,5,6,13 (Top row of glyphs is 1-8, bottom row is 9-16)Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductionsJoin Our Free Public Discord Channels! Invite HERE: https://discord.gg/5CRfFy2GG5SUBSCRIBE TO PAETER’S SUBSTACK, @PAETERFRANDSEN: https://paeterfrandsen.substack.com/<a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/christiangeekcentral" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="//feedburner.google.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/christiangeekcentral" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a><a href="http://subscribeonandroid.com/feeds.podcastmirror.com/christiangeekcentral" title="Subscribe on Android"><img src="https://assets.blubrry.com/soa/BadgeLarge.png" alt="Subscribe on Android" style="border:0;" /></a>Open In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductionsOr<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=9888803" data-patreon-widget-type="become-patron-button">Become a Patron!</a><script async src="https://c6.patreon.com/becomePatronButton.bundle.js"></script>All episodes are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare CGC Bible study/devotional content include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House)"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),The Grace New Testament Commentary Revised Edition, Robert N. Wilkin (Grace Evangelical Society)Thayer's Greek LexiconStrong's Exhaustive ConcordanceA Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature, 3rd Edition(BDAG)Blueletterbible.orgLexicon To The Old And New Testaments, By Spiros Zodhiates, TH.D.The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at:http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.htmlThe Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2026, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan

ON THIS EPISODE:(TIME STAMPS BELOW) A review of Daniel And The Fiery Furnace, First Impressions of Dune: Awakening on The Xbox Series X, and some thoughts from 1 Timothy about the "good agony" we are meant to embrace! (What?! No really, stay tuned!)AND MUCH MORE!00:00:30 Intro00:11:16 Daniel & The Fiery Furnace Review00:35:58 CGC & Christian Geek News(Game Save ‘26 Team Info, RETURN OF THE GUARDIAN-KING by Karen Hancock)00:51:15 The “Good Agony” We’re Meant To Embrace (1 Timothy Geek Bible Study)01:04:05 Listener/Viewer Questions & Feedback(How & Why Has Paeter Continued In Full-time Online Ministry For 20 Years When It Doesn't Provide Any Income & How Does He Know It's God's Will For Him?)GEEK WEEK02:10:29 MOVIES/TV: Lanterns Episode 6, Green Lantern Animated Series02:42:20 VIDEO GAMES: PS Store Sale Picks, No Man's Sky "Our Journey Continues" Expedition,03:02:58 On The Next EpisodeFREE STUFF BELOW!Play Spirit Blade Productions’ unofficial questline in No Man’s Sky! “A Father’s Journey” features a story with personal stakes, in-engine cutscenes, rewarding exploration and a mystery to solve! To get started, visit https://www.spiritblade.com/a-fathers-journeyVisit Our In-Game “No Man’s Sky” Base With TONS Of Free Resources! At any Euclid Galaxy Glyph Portal, enter the glyphs corresponding to this sequence: 4,2,15,6,16,8,7,9,4,5,6,13 (Top row of glyphs is 1-8, bottom row is 9-16)Support this podcast and enjoy exclusive rewards at https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductionsJoin Our Free Public Discord Channels! Invite HERE: https://discord.gg/5CRfFy2GG5SUBSCRIBE TO PAETER’S SUBSTACK, @PAETERFRANDSEN: https://paeterfrandsen.substack.com/<a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/christiangeekcentral" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml"><img src="//feedburner.google.com/fb/images/pub/feed-icon32x32.png" alt="" style="border:0"/></a><a href="https://feeds.podcastmirror.com/christiangeekcentral" title="Subscribe to my feed" rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml">Subscribe in a reader</a><a href="http://subscribeonandroid.com/feeds.podcastmirror.com/christiangeekcentral" title="Subscribe on Android"><img src="https://assets.blubrry.com/soa/BadgeLarge.png" alt="Subscribe on Android" style="border:0;" /></a>Open In i-tunes- itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2i-tunes Page Link- https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-christian-geek-central-podcast/id258963175?mt=2Get fun, exclusive rewards for your support! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/spiritbladeproductionsOr<a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=9888803" data-patreon-widget-type="become-patron-button">Become a Patron!</a><script async src="https://c6.patreon.com/becomePatronButton.bundle.js"></script>All episodes are archived and available for download at www.spiritblade.com , Resources used to prepare CGC Bible study/devotional content include:"Expositor's Bible Commentary", Frank E. Gaebelein General Editor (Zondervan Publishing House)"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament", by Dr. John H. Walton, Dr. Victor H. Matthews & Dr. Mark W. Chavalas (InterVarsity Press),"The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament", by Dr. Craig S. Keener (InterVarsity Press),The Grace New Testament Commentary Revised Edition, Robert N. Wilkin (Grace Evangelical Society)Thayer's Greek LexiconStrong's Exhaustive ConcordanceA Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature, 3rd Edition(BDAG)Blueletterbible.orgLexicon To The Old And New Testaments, By Spiros Zodhiates, TH.D.The Christian Geek Central Statement Of Faith can be found at:http://christiangeekcentral.blogspot.com/p/about.htmlThe Christian Geek Central Podcast is written, recorded and produced by Paeter Frandsen. Additional segments produced by their credited authors. Logo created by Matthew Silber. Copyright 2007-2026, Spirit Blade Productions. Music by Wesley Devine, Bjorn A. Lynne, Pierre Langer, Jon Adamich, audionautix.com and Sound Ideas. Spazzmatica Polka by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Freesound.org effects provided by: FreqMan