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Have you ever felt like there was nothing special about you? Or maybe you have even had anxiety over who you are various situations. Join us as we look at Skillet and Red Riot to see an awesome connection of confidence we can have in Jesus!

Here is the YouTube link btw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0ZHedQc0Fs

We dive into what were the three biggest invisible battles of LOTR and what are the invisible battles that we face today (connecting to 2 Kings 6 and Matthew 10:16-21). Lets make the invisible visible and get into the battle!

One of the best moments in LOTR is when Gandalf faces the Balrog in Moria. Even though he dies, he comes back leveled up in power. That's pretty intense. But what stands out is the trash talking he does to the Balrog. It kind of reminds me of how Jesus is able to tell off a bunch of demons (more like a Legion) to get out the man in front of him. So how does that connect with me and how can I be more like Gandalf/Jesus?

When things seem to be chaotic around you, how do you keep perspective? Samwise Gamgee from Lord of the Rings had this kind of moment to ponder what really mattered and how to hold on to that. Listen in on how we see Paul doing the same thing while writing to Timothy!

Not may people are proud feet and you would think a Hobbit would be the least of all people to be proud of them considering how hairy they are. However, there is something about these feet; they can go anywhere. those feet helped saved Middle-Earth; kinda reminds me of another pair of feet that didn't look great at all, but brought the best message humanity could ever have!

In a world that is very much a dog-eat-dog fight out there you should be a fighter too, right? But look at our man Goku and how he demonstrates what Jesus challenges us to do; to love our enemies! What does that look like? Check it out here and read along with the podcast here: https://gwbetweenthepanels.blogspot.com/2024/04/gokus-radical-love.html

Ever been in a situation where people who should be on the same team, but don't feel like it? It's about the same feeling as Magneto joining the X-Men. Oh wait... that's a thing.... Has this been the same feeling you get around fellow Christians? Sounds like we need to talk about what unity and how we go about that! Check it out here!

Jujitsu Kaisen is a rising anime that bring us an interesting use of curses. Apparently, in the show, curses can be used for both good in evil. However, we see a different view on that Biblically and how that effects not just us, but people around us. Join us as we Level Up in our lives/faith in understanding what sin is, how it impacts us and the world around us, what Jesus did about it, and what do we do about it while following Jesus.

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We often look at life's giants, but what if they are bigger than that, what if they are... TITANS? Join in with Adam as we look at what part do we really have in facing our Titans! You can also read along here: https://gwbetweenthepanels.blogspot.com/2024/03/its-hard-for-anyone-to-deny-impact-that.html

If you were to make Wisdom a person, who would they be in nerd culture? Wilson and Tom look at Proverbs 8 and try to figure out what are the characteristics of wisdom and make a few suggestions of our personified examples!

What does a dude who can turn into a monster, an NES and Solomon have in common? Let me tell you, it's not just their age! (snap) Oooo felt my knee give out on that one.... Tune in as we talk about the need for wisdom and heeding advice from our older grew. (snap) OOOO there goes the other one....

Today we are looking at the heart of things. Primarily can we trust in our heart like we have been told to do in several decisions? What does a good heart look like? And how does Heartless fit in all of this? You can read along here as well: https://gwbetweenthepanels.blogspot.com/2024/02/heartless-hunt-for-pure-heart.html

Ever had a hero of yours fall? How did it make you feel? Was your world flipped upside down where you felt like villains were good and heroes were questionable? Join in on our look at Suicide Squad and the problem of hero worship. you can also read it here: https://gwbetweenthepanels.blogspot.com/2024/02/suicide-squad-and-hero-worship.html

What kind of class do you play in your RPG? Seems like an easy question to ask, right? Ok, what kind of discipline do you practice in your time with God? That one might be a bit more of a challenge, but I want to follow up with another question. How fresh is your connection with God? You might want to give this episode a listen in looking at some new ways to connect with God and grow in your faith! you can also read along here: https://gwbetweenthepanels.blogspot.com/2024/02/what-class-am-i-in-faith.html

What would it be like if you could always carry a conversation no matter what (signal, timing, location, etc.)? Lets look at what that looks like in connection to Shaman King and David talking with God. You can also follow along here: https://gwbetweenthepanels.blogspot.com/2024/01/talking-with-god-shaman-king-and-david.html

Asta from Black Clover has one trait, the magic of never giving up. Time and time again he is determined to become the Wizard King, so how does that connect with Moses? Are we supposed to be stubborn about things and how does that work with following God? Join us as we dive into this topical comparison to Level Up our lives and faith!

Have you ever felt like life would be better if you could push the reset button? Maybe you have been watching some of the latest reincarnation animes and are wishing you could do that. Give your ears and brain a treat in diving into the invitation from Jesus that you can have this kind of thing in your life now (not a reincarnation, but a personal reset button). You can also read along here: https://gwbetweenthepanels.blogspot.com/2024/01/black-summoner-and-resetting-my-story.html

When you think of Santa, what's the first thing you picture? Likely it's not a crossbow wielding warrior! How about Jesus: how do you picture him? Does the image you have of Jesus match the ones that in The Gospels? Join me to take an honest reminder in how I am supposed to see Jesus. You can read along here: https://gwbetweenthepanels.blogspot.com/2024/01/the-dark-knight-santa-and-baby-jesus.html

We all like to have friends, but do you have a friend that will go into an active volcano mountain or almost become a pin cushion for you? We are going to look at two examples of the apex best friends you could ever find. Read along here: https://gwbetweenthepanels.blogspot.com/2023/12/davids-samwise-gamgee.html

We can all get a little hot tempered, but do we sometimes really blow it? Take a lesson from two very hot headed guys and see what one of them learns along the way in dealing with pride. You can also read along here: https://gwbetweenthepanels.blogspot.com/2023/12/bakugo-mhas-king-saul.html

Do you like face melting moments? Are you a fan of awkward situations? Then you are going to love this episode featuring Indiana Jones and the lost Ark, but not just the movie, the craziness that happened in 1 Samuel 4! You can read along here: https://gwbetweenthepanels.blogspot.com/2023/11/indiana-jones-and-bad-choices-of-1.html

Have you ever watched an intense fight scene/montage that left you having a pit in your stomach. I know I had that twice in my life with Rambo and while reading Judges 17-21. Join me as we talk about what can be the cause to this problem and how we can stop the chaos! Also read along here: https://gwbetweenthepanels.blogspot.com/2023/11/rambo-and-chaos-of-judges-17-21.html

Sometimes it takes one person to make an impact on you, even if you feel like you are a hopeless wreck. Lets look at the legacies of Green Arrow and Manoah (Judges 13) on their kids. It might seem a bit hopeless, but it might challenge you to be more intentional to invest/inspire others in your life! You can also read it here: https://gwbetweenthepanels.blogspot.com/2023/11/legacy-of-obedience-green-arrow-and.html

Boromir, you gotta feel bad for the guy, but you also knew that it was not going to be a good idea to use the ring. Plus he was played by Sean Bean.... But look at this guy Gideon, who makes just as bad a mistake as Boromir did. Tune in as we talk about the problem of The Ring and the ephod...?

Do you have a nerdy tradition centered around a time of year? Do you get excited about it; does it bring up memories for you? Join us as we look at how remembering somethings can act as a catalyst for change in our lives and faith by looking at V for Vendetta and Ehud!

Teen Titans is one of my favourite hero teams as a teen and to follow them now as the Titans is just mind blowing. Is there an example of this kind of growth in leadership over time? What does it mean to be a leader and to develop that? You can read along here for your eye's enjoyment/digestion of nerdy faith: https://gwbetweenthepanels.blogspot.com/2023/10/joshua-caleb-and-titans.html

What is a Super Saiyan and what does it have to do with the Bible? How is Jesus a Super Saiyan and if that's the case is he not the first Super Saiyan? Is there a way for us to go Super Saiyan? Tune in to find out more and to dive deep in some nerdy connected faith. You can also read along here: https://gwbetweenthepanels.blogspot.com/2023/10/super-saiyan-in-temple.html

It can feel like there is not a whole lot of light out in the world (both figuratively and literally), but does the Bible mean by us being light? If you were a lantern, what kind of lantern would you be? Speaking of lanterns, there is more than just Green Lanterns? Tune in as we answer these questions and encourage you to Level Up in nerdy faith! You can also read along here: https://gwbetweenthepanels.blogspot.com/2023/10/what-kind-of-lantern-are-you.html

Uncle Iroh is the GOAT of elder warriors, but did you know there is a mentioning of these kinds of warriors in the Bible? What does it mean to be an "elder warrior"? Do you have an Uncle Iroh that you turn to not just wisdom, but know he has your back?

Do you feel like you are coming up to a lot of "boss fights" without any progress? May I ask, how much time are you spending training/learning? Or even better who are you training/learning with? We dive into the example of Ichigo learning from Zangetsu and the need for us to spend time with God in that personal place of growth/development.

Confused on what's the importance of wisdom, particularly in a game like D&D? Is there a way that I can boost my wisdom and if so, where do I get it from? These questions will be answered as we dive into our podcast!

Ever felt like the world is just against you and that you can't catch a break? Are you trying to figure out how to get proper justice in your situation? You might want to take some notes from these two heroes that demonstrate patient justice!

Did you know that Jane Foster, before she became The Worthy Thor and wielding Mjolnir actually used another weapon? What is the Sword of the Spirit and how is it like an interactive Swiss Army Knife? Guess you'll just have to check it out here and you can read long here: https://gwbetweenthepanels.blogspot.com/2023/08/armour-of-god-nerd-style-jane-foster.html

Tony Stark maybe a genius, but lets be honest; if he didn't have an A.I. like Jarvice alongside him, he would be lost. Kind of like how salvation helps us keep our heads about us. Check out what we mean and if you like to read, follow along with us here: https://gwbetweenthepanels.blogspot.com/2023/08/armour-of-god-nerd-style-iron-man-and.html

When you read about the shield of faith what kind of shield does it look like? Maybe a more important question we need to be thinking about is how to you picture the shield being used and what does that have to with faith? Join in on processing the connection between Cap's Shield and our shield of faith. You can also read along here: https://gwbetweenthepanels.blogspot.com/2023/08/armour-of-god-nerd-style-cap-and-shield.html

On to part three of our Armour of God series and discussing how peace connects to our footwear? What kind of stuff does the Flash's boots have to put up with to be the best boots in the Justice League?

Jumping to our second piece of the Armour of God, how does it connect to Superman? What does a giant S have to deal with righteousness? What does "righteousness"mean anyway?

Reading over the Armour of God with glazed eyes? Well let's mix it up for you by nerdifying it in connecting the different pieces with other heroic iconic pieces of armour that connect thematically to the passage! What piece will be matched with which hero? You'll have to give a listen to find out!

Feeling like you don't know what are the priorities in your life or how to see if you are on a main story mission or a side quest? Take a listen and see how Jesus helped prioritized our focus in the giant RPG of life! You can also read it here: https://gwbetweenthepanels.blogspot.com/2023/06/side-quests-quest-menu.html

Sometimes challenges can be annoying; just feeling like you are hitting roadblock after roadblock. Or they can be distracting, feeling like you need to compare to others. However, is that what we should be doing with challenges in gaming or in life? Join us as we look into the proper way to handle challenges while keeping a perspective on the main story as well. Also read long here: https://gwbetweenthepanels.blogspot.com/2023/06/side-quests-challenges.html

Are you like me when it comes to Fortnite and get a little bit distracted with the shiny loot that's around? What are we supposed to be focusing on? Join me in connecting the loot in games to our lives and what Jesus has to say about it. Also read along here: https://gwbetweenthepanels.blogspot.com/2023/06/side-quests-looting.html

If you are a gamer, you likely know the appeal of side quests in major RPG games. But what are the side quests in your life and how can they deter you from the main story? Join in me in looking at a reminder from Jesus on this topic. Also you can read along here! https://gwbetweenthepanels.blogspot.com/2023/06/side-quests-missionspriorities.html

A big influence in the Star Wars universe is "The Force", and unseen thing that very few are able to tap into for power, but when they do, it can mean the difference between life and death. But what would be the The Force in our faith? Can we really trust something that is unseen? Join in our blog and find out and read along here: https://gwbetweenthepanels.blogspot.com/2023/05/the-force-is-with-me.html

The struggle of the Dark Side is not just limited to the Star Wars realm. No, it is something we all face in our life, but what can it look like overtime? How does evil invade? Come check out the comparison of the rise of Emperor Palaptine to the influence our sinful nature can have on us. But trust me, there is still hope! You can also read along here: https://gwbetweenthepanels.blogspot.com/2023/05/the-allure-and-struggle-of-dark-side.html

Are you a fan of the Mandalorian series or just love Mandalorians in general? Maybe you are curious about this reoccurring phrase "This is the way" among Star Wars fans and want to know what's the story behind it as well as how it can connect to the Bible. Either way you should check out our nerdy snippet on just that! you can also read along here: https://gwbetweenthepanels.blogspot.com/2023/05/paul-original-mandalorian.html

Han and Chewie, what a dynamite duo (dare I say a galactic duo ;) ). It is always an encouragement to have someone who sticks closer than a blaster at your side, especially in those tight times. There are a couple of examples of such friendships, but the question is who is your your Chewie or Han Solo? You can also read it here! https://gwbetweenthepanels.blogspot.com/2023/05/han-and-chewie-better-than-blaster-at.html

Rebellion usually has a negative connection to it, but should it if, for the most part, it is fighting against injustice? Have you ever thought of Jesus as a rebel and not just against the religious leaders, but something much bigger? Do Jesus and his crew have some solid connections to the Rebel forces in Star Wars? Check out our episode to hear more or read along with our blog here: https://gwbetweenthepanels.blogspot.com/2023/05/a-rebellion-on-hope.html

Sometimes in our life it can be hard to tell what kind of stuff you hear that maybe called "wisdom" could actually be more harmful.  It can kind of feel like you are in DC vs Vampires where you don't know who has been turned into a vampire or not.  So how will you figure out what is true wisdom and what is just a vampire wanting to feed on your life.  Read along in our blogpost!

https://gwbetweenthepanels.blogspot.com/2023/03/dc-vampires-and-wolves-in-sheeps.html

Join Wilson as he interviews one of his nerd ministry inspirations in the person of Hector Miray from Faith &  Fandom, who is celebrating 10 years!!!! Be sure to check out Hector's ministry in the link below.

https://www.faithandfandom.org/

Did you know that one of the most important things you need to do in Minecraft is to have a safe base to rest in? Did you also know that Jesus said the Word of God is like that for your life?  Join us as we we some of the connections between these two worlds and the need to have a solid Bedrock in our life.  you can also read along here: https://gwbetweenthepanels.blogspot.com/2023/02/bedrock-of-jesus-and-minecraft.html