The Power Up Podcast brings faith and fandom together with sermon audio, real talk, and geek culture from a Christian perspective. Whether you’re here for biblical truth or boss-level conversations, we’re here to help you level up your spirit and your story.
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Bible And Geek Culture Podcasts
More and more we are hearing about pastors and ministry leaders that feel like they just don’t fit the mold of what American Church culture expects them to be, expects them to look like, preach like, and even think like. We wanted to make a podcast for ministers dealing with the current social and cultural issues here in the US and the Church. We will look at these things through CSRM’s 3 tier paradigm of Theological Truths, Philosophical Principles, and Methodological Models. Hopefully, to ...
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"Welcome to 'The Bible and the Geek,' where faith meets the digital age! Join me on an insightful journey that dives deep into the Bible, and explores its relevance in today's world of technology, theology, and culture. In each episode, I embark on thought-provoking discussions on biblical teachings, unraveling their meaning and practical applications in our modern lives. From in-depth Bible studies to profound theological insights, I seek to understand how ancient truths intersect with cont ...
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Pixel Digest is a weekly conversation at the deep end of geek culture, mining the new and noteworthy for spiritual meaning and social good. We make geeky recommendations for what to play, what to read or watch, and who to follow. Pixel Digest is hosted by Andrew Nguyen, Bret Staudt Willet, and Shamichael Hallman, and is a production of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA’s Ministry in Digital Spaces.
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Form Your Party: The Real Grind of Spiritual Leadership
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Send us a text Leadership in the Kingdom of God isn’t about the spotlight — it’s about forming your squad. In this episode of The Power Up Podcast, Patrick and Erin unpack how spiritual leadership is forged in the grind, not on the stage. Drawing from games like Monster Hunter Rise and scriptures like Luke 16, Mark 10, and Hebrews 10, this episode …
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Ministry Misfits Episode 165: Pastor’s React - Life and Legacy of John McArthur
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I was on Pastor Reacts with Joe Dea last week, reacting to the responses to the death of John McArthur. Joe and I dove into the controversial and complex history of JMac, and spent a god amount of time talking about trauma, tragedy, mourning, rebuke, and the Kingdom of God. For more on KFM Broadcasting: www.kfmbroadcasting.com For more information …
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The Wisdom Branch: Studying the Monsters in Your Life
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Send us a text Facing sin is like fighting monsters — and wisdom is your best weapon. In this episode, we explore how to study your spiritual enemies, identify triggers, and grow in God-given insight. Learn how to fight smarter, not harder, by unlocking the Wisdom Branch of your faith skill tree.By Power Up Church
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Ministry Misfits Episode 164: What can Victor Hugo show the Church today? With Thoughts From A Bearded Geek
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The bearded geek is with me this week, and we are finally sitting down to talk about a few characters from Victor Hugo and the lessons they have for us today. Joe Dea and I are discussing the characters of Bishop Myriel from Les Misérables, Frollo from The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and the Disney add-on of the Archdeacon of Notre Dame. What do these…
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Grinding for the Gear: Building a Disciplined Faith
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Send us a text Salvation is free — but spiritual strength takes grind. In this episode of The Power Up Podcast, Brandon and Erin dive into the Discipline Branch of your spiritual skill tree. From prayer and fasting to giving and spiritual resistance, learn how daily habits forge gear that scales with your faith. Based on our YouTube sermon: Unlocki…
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KINGDOM ON THE ROAD: Demystifying I Samuel
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This week we wanted to give everyone an opportunity to listen to the discussion, Joe, Ant, and Andrew had on Kingdom on the Road, July 4th. While working through I Samuel, the guys discussed some important lessons for us today about Sovereignty, Parenting, God's Will, Humility, Doubt, Prayer, Prophecy, and Grace. Send us a text Support the show Fol…
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BOMBS CANT BRING PEACE: Live from a kayak...
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We attempted to record two episodes last week, but the heat and technology made that impossible. Andrew also tried to write a few different blogs last week, but the heat and technology said NO! So today, Andrew has gone out looking for Bass, and talking about a few current issues that have continually come up over the past week. BOMBS CANT BRING PE…
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Unlocking Your Spiritual Skill Tree: Start Your Faith Journey in Kamura
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Send us a text Your faith journey starts at level one—just like entering Kamura Village in Monster Hunter Rise. In this audio companion to the full video sermon "Unlocking The Tree: Welcome to Kamura" (watch on YouTube or Rumble), we explore how salvation opens your spiritual skill tree, why obedience is your first branch, and how the Holy Spirit e…
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RERELEASE Ministry Misfits Episode 140: The Bible and Immigration LIVE with Tiara Wilson
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As an added bonus this week, and in light of the current events, we have also rereleased Episode 140 with KFM Broadcasting Partner Tiara Wilson. Tiara joined me for a live discussion last season to discuss Immigration and Matthew 25! Send us a text Support the show Follow us on: TWITCH: twitch.tv/ministrymisfits INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/ministrymis…
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Send us a text 🎮 Leveling Up Without Selling Out: How Christians Can Game, Cosplay & Watch Anime for God's Glory Can Christians truly enjoy gaming, anime, and cosplay while still living fully for Jesus? In this episode, we bust myths, explore culture, and drop real testimonies on how fandom can be redeemed for Kingdom purpose. Learn how to guard yo…
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RERELEASE: Ministry Misfits Episode 52: Rights, Resistance, and Christian Responsibility
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With everything going on in the US at the moment, we feel like this episode from Season 2 needs to be rereleased. So listen in to Season 2 Episode 11 as Brandon and Andrew look at what the Church's priorities and Responsibilities are towards our rights, our governments, and resistance. Stay tuned for another rerelease later this week as well! Send …
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Game Over for Division: Catholics & Protestants, Time to Unite
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Send us a text For too long, Catholics and Protestants have been fighting on the wrong battlefield. In this episode, we hit pause on the denominational drama and power up with a truth that’s long overdue: it’s time to unite. With culture spiraling, faith under fire, and biblical values being twisted, the real enemy isn’t in the pew next to you—it’s…
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Ministry Misfits Episode 159: Temeko Asks - Christianity and Power
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Temeko is back this week and asking some questions he has been processing through about Christianity and Power. To stay updated whenever we go live on TWITCH follow us at twitch.tv/ministrymisfit For Temeko’s TWITCH follow him at https://www.twitch.tv/meeksworld10 For the blogs mentioned today: Christian Island: https://www.ministrymisfits.com/post…
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Beyond the Lights: When Church Becomes a Show
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Send us a text In this episode of The Power Up Podcast, we talk about the modern church’s obsession with production value—and what it’s costing us spiritually. Are fog machines and camera angles replacing solid theology and Spirit-led worship? We’ll look at biblical truth, call out misplaced priorities, and offer 5 real ways your church—especially …
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Ministry Misfits Episode 158: Let’s Talk About NONVIOLENCE a live discussion with Joseph Dea
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We are doing another live recording on our Twitch channels, this time with KFM Broadcasting partner Joseph Dea to discuss the concept of Nonviolence. Is it pacifism? Is it Christian? What does History actually show us? What does Jesus actually have to say about it? For more from Joseph Dea visit: https://www.kfmbroadcasting.com/team/dea-j For more …
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Ministry Misfits Episode 157: What is Idolatry Anyway? A live discussion with Jake Doberenz
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KFM Partner Jake Doberenz is with us this week for a live discussion on Idolatry. What exactly is it? What does it look like in Scripture? What does it look like today? Does Jesus even talk about it? For more from Jake Doberenz visit: https://www.kfmbroadcasting.com/team/doberenz For the Smashing Idols Podcast: https://www.kfmbroadcasting.com/shows…
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Ministry Misfits Episode 156: Pro Sports and the Local Church with AJ Wilson
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It’s an OVRadio special as Anthony Wilson Jr, Center for the Colorado Spartans, joins me on this special Twitch livestream. AJ talked with us about Arena Football, his journey, the challenges of COVID as an athlete, and how the church can better reach the Collegiate and Professional Athletes in their communities. For AJ Wilson Merch: https://hometo…
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Ministry Misfits Outdoors Sample Stream - Church Dress Codes and Rebuke v Correction
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This week, we are taking a peek into the new #livestream show from Misfits, Misfits Outdoors. Join Andrew as he fishes and discusses the topics of Church Dress codes and the differences between rebuking and correcting. Follow the misfits on twitch to be notified when Andrew goes live on all his fishing adventures! For more information on Ministry M…
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KINGDOM ON THE ROAD: Easter Special 2025
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This week, we wanted to share our Kingdom on the Road stream from Good Friday, where we spent some time looking at the importance of the Exodus in the narrative of scripture, talk about the Eucharist, and some of the problems with the Anticatholic narrative within the US. For more on Kingdom on the Road: https://www.kfmbroadcasting.com/shows/kingdo…
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What is Holy Wednesday or Silent Wednesday? ****Grab your copy of the latest Bible study here ➡️ https://stan.store/wendycoop This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning if you buy something, I'll receive a small commission. 📒 Show Notes + Resources📒 Get your free book from Logos, the software I use to study the B…
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Ministry Misfits Episode 153: DEI, CRT, EDU, & Imago Dei
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Join us for this live Twitch recording with Darryl Owens, as we look at CRT, DEI, Education, White Supremacy, and the Imago Dei. Hear about DO’s faith journey and why he has such a passion for education. We also discuss the realities of the hot button terms of CRT and DEI, as well as the overall history of White Supremacy in the United States and t…
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Ministry Misfits Episode 152: 2025 Lenten Special with BuddyWalk With Jesus
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It’s the season premiere of Season 5, and this season we are kicking things off with our yearly Lent Season episode with KFM Partners BuddyWalk With Jesus and Is It Pagan?! Joe Dea and Andrew are looking at the crucifixion story from a different angle this year, and examining the statement of the Rebel on the cross, and what repentance truly looks …
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Ep 015 How to Start Studying the Bible Again After a Break
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Took a break from the Bible? Let's get back on track! **********✨ Reconnect with God through Bible study — no pressure, just presence. Grab the Spring Bible Study Bundle (2 digital guides for $25) → https://stan.store/wendycoop/p/april-bundle-2025 This episode is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links, meaning if you buy something, I…
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Ministry Misfits Episode 151: What’s the deal with Christian Mysticism? Live with Joe Dea
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We are finishing up our series and season this week with a live recording featuring Joe Dea on Christian Mysticism. We discussed what it is, how it looks, why it is helpful, and how intentional living is crucial to discipleship. We also had a special KFM Broadcasting announcement… For more from Joe: https://www.kfmbroadcasting.com/team/dea-j For mo…
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Ministry Misfits Episode 150: Monastic Cycles with Paul Prins & Nathan Daniel Blake
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We are continuing our series this week after missing a week due to the Flu. Paul Prins of Urban Monasticism and Nathan Daniel Blake of the Appalachian Order have returned to continue a discussion they started on threads a few months ago talking about the historical and cyclical nature of Monastic movements and the nature of empires that cause them.…
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Ministry Misfits Episode149: Urban Monasticism with Paul Prins
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We are headed to Paris this week as we work through our series on Monasticism. Paul Prins joins me to talk about his journey to monasticism, what that looks like in an urban environment, and how this lifestyle can help us understand what it truly means to love ourselves, our church, our neighbors, and our cities. ***The Stefon Napier episode mentio…
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Ministry Misfits Episode 148: Metaphysics of the Holy Spirit with Joe Dea
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This week Joe Dea is here to walk us through the Metaphysics of the Holy Spirit. What is metaphysics? What does it say about the Spirit of God? Is Mysticism pagan? For more information on Ministry Misfits visit www.ministrymisfits.com To become a Patron for Ministry Misfits visit www.patreon.com/ministrymisfits Send us a text Support the show Follo…
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Ministry Misfits Episode 147: An Overview of the Holy Spirit
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We are back for 2025! Temeko and Andrew are diving in this week into the Holy Spirit and answering the questions: Who is the Holy Spirit? Why does It matter? What’s the deal with Spiritual Gifts? And why does order matter to God? For the Blog mentioned in today's episode: https://www.ministrymisfits.com/post/i-thessalonians-5-the-way-forward-why-i-…
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It’s Christmas Eve 2024! The 12 Days of Misfits is once again coming to a close. See how Temeko finishes his rookie season as he deals with his last image… The Government. For more information on the Misfits visit: www.ministrymisfits.com To Support the show visit: www.patreon.com/ministrymisfits 12 Days Theme song: Cozy Holiday by Soundroll Music …
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It’s that time of year again! The 12 Days of Misfits is back, this year with a new format and new guest. Temeko is with us this year and attempting to figure out which Prophecy the clue is pointing to. For more information on the Misfits visit: www.ministrymisfits.com To Support the show visit: www.patreon.com/ministrymisfits 12 Days Theme song: Co…
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