September - 2022

Nerd Pastor Nate

Sep 28, 2022
2 min

Whole Body Digital Ministry

I was recently reading a passage out of a book that opposes digital church ministry and was struck by one of their arguments that, ironically, seemed to reinforce digital ministry. In this passage, the author makes an argument that breaks down the importance of worship. The truth of the worship experience is that it is an opportunity to engage in the 'whole body worship' of God. This argument is rooted in the concept of worship being a form of physical prostration to the all-

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On Fairy Stories and the Rings of Power | Nerdy Sermon [No Spoilers]

Nerd Pastor Nate

Sep 25, 2022
7 min

On Fairy Stories and the Rings of Power | Nerdy Sermon [No Spoilers]

I’m not sure if I’m allowed to say this or not, but I’m beginning to think that JRR Tolkien might have had some kind of connection to Christianity. I’m also even less sure if I’m allowed to say *whispers* that I’m enjoying the Rings of Power Amazon series. For some bizarre and problematic reasons, folks have been upset with this show since the cast reveal, but it’s a pretty good show, especially if you’re a fan of The Lord of the Rings or just high fantasy. Some of the best w

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Nerd Pastor Nate

Sep 21, 2022
2 min

What It Means To Parent A Gamer

Bit of a different newsletter today - are you a parent of a gamer who feels hopelessly lost when it comes to modern gaming? Growing up as a digital native, I was the designated 'techie' in the family. My parents were far from hopeless, but they preferred just to let me handle the connectors on the back of the television or set up the VHS. Now, as a parent to two perfect girls, I am contemplating whether that will be the same relationship we have. Will I have to have my younge

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Featured: Nerd Pastor Nate on How We Do Digital Ministry Podcast

Checkpoint Church

Sep 20, 2022
1 min

Featured: Nerd Pastor Nate on How We Do Digital Ministry Podcast

Nerd Pastor Nate was featured on the How We Do Digital Ministry podcast.

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Checkpoint Church

Sep 19, 2022
1 min

Featured: When does a game become sin

Nerd Pastor Nate is a featured writer for Rethink Church writing on gaming, anime, and other pop culture topics. Read the full article below or visit the main site here.

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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 & Serving Righteousness, Not Sin | Nerdy Sermon [No Spoilers]

Nerd Pastor Nate

Sep 18, 2022
6 min

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 & Serving Righteousness, Not Sin | Nerdy Sermon [No Spoilers]

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a behemoth of a new game that dropped, and I am barely chipping away at the surface. Still, I can’t just NOT talk about this game being fronted by the main character, which is essentially… clergy? Noah is an off-seer tasked with the responsibility to see someone off when they pass on from this life. Except - something is wrong in the world of Xenoblade Chronicles 3. But, like any good manipulation story, none of our main characters know it. Noah is t

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Nerds of Pray: Nerd Ministry & Gaming for Parents - Drew Dixon of Love Thy Nerd/Know Thy Gamer (1.7)

Checkpoint Church

Sep 16, 2022
48 min

Nerds of Pray: Nerd Ministry & Gaming for Parents - Drew Dixon of Love Thy Nerd/Know Thy Gamer (1.7)

Nerds of Pray is the podcast where Nerd Pastor Nathan Webb of Checkpoint Church sits down with some of the leading people in the realm of Nerd/Pop Culture Ministry. He asks them questions about their specific venture into the ministry, as well as what first led them to the intersection of faith and fandom. In this episode, Nathan sits down with Drew Dixon, author of Know Thy Gamer and founder of Love Thy Nerd. Support Drew Dixon: Twitter: @_DrewDixon Buy the Book: https://smi

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Final Nail In The Coffin... In A Good Way?

Nerd Pastor Nate

Sep 14, 2022
2 min

Final Nail In The Coffin... In A Good Way?

As of this past Sunday, we have officially reached 500 subscribers on YouTube! This has been a long time coming with plenty of effort and intentionality. It takes time to grow and develop a channel - especially one as niche as a nerd-based ministry. But this isn't just a time to celebrate another huge milestone. This latest development will officially have community integration on all three of our platforms! This is a big step forward to being taken seriously and connecting w

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Summer Time Rendering & Defeating Our Darker Selves | Nerdy Sermon

Nerd Pastor Nate

Sep 11, 2022
9 min

Summer Time Rendering & Defeating Our Darker Selves | Nerdy Sermon

I'm a sucker for many things, but throw together a psychological horror mystery time-loop storyline and make it an anime? I'm all aboard, bb. When I heard about the premise of Summertime Rendering, I needed to binge it all in one sitting, but then I remembered I have a three-year-old and a four-month-old, and I guess I have to actually raise them, so… I'll binge it slightly slower I guess. As I watched this new anime, I quickly noticed some striking parallels with a familiar

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Nerd Pastor Nate

Sep 7, 2022
2 min

The Opportunity That Knocks

Do you remember the Honda commercials that featured Rob Paulsen as Mr. Opportunity? The real-life footage of the latest automobile would be in the background as the drawn-on cartoon Mr. Opportunity would talk to the viewer to convince them towards a new car. Then the spot would end with the cartoon man rapping on the television screen and dropping the earworm, "I'm Mr. Opportunity *ding ding*, and I'm knocking." Sometimes I feel a bit like this when it comes to Checkpoint Chu

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