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Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.

Timeline:

0:00 - Intro

0:47 - Weekend Reflection

4:48 - HEADLINE #1: Steam Accounts Turn 20

6:57 - HEADLINE #2: Skull & Bones Loses 3rd Creative Director

9:07- HEADLINE #3: No Tears of the Kingdom DLC?

12:40 - HEADLINE #4: Rotten Tomatoes Scandal

15:26 - HEADLINE #5: Stray Getting Movie Adaptation?

17:05 - HEADLINE #6: Starfield Hired Former Game Dev Turned Jesuit Priest

19:25 - Cryptic Critiques

21:22 - News from the Discord

26:43 - This Week In History

28:27 - Upcoming Game/Show/Movie Releases

32:25 - Meme of the Week

33:10 - Wrap Up

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Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.

Timeline:

0:00 - Intro

1:00 - Weekend Reflection

9:15 - HEADLINE #1: Xbox Gamepass Update

12:25 - HEADLINE #2: Stardew Valley Cookbook

15:50 - HEADLINE #3: Live-Action Pokemon

18:29 - HEADLINE #4: Strike Force Five

22:28 - HEADLINE #5: Super Mario Wonder Direct Recap

27:20 - HEADLINE #6: Steve Harwell

31:59 - Cryptic Critiques

35:15 - News from the Discord

43:16 - This Week In History

46:09 - Upcoming Game/Show/Movie Releases

52:29 - Meme of the Week

55:27 - Wrap Up

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Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.

Timeline:

0:00 - Intro

0:40 - Weekend Reflection

5:10 - HEADLINE #1: Baldur's Gate 3 Act III Bugs

8:28 - HEADLINE #2: Armored Core VI Success

11:45 - HEADLINE #3: Phasmophobia Fire

15:15 - HEADLINE #4: Disney+ Cuts Shows

19:30 - HEADLINE #5: Ahsoka Ratings In

25:50 - HEADLINE #6: Gamescom Results

31:00 - Cryptic Critiques

34:15 - News from the Discord

43:40 - This Week In History

49:10 - Upcoming Game/Show/Movie Releases

55:25 - Meme of the Week

56:00 - Wrap Up

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Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.

Timeline:

0:00 - Intro

0:45 - Weekend Reflection

3:10 - HEADLINE #1: X Removes Blocking Feature

5:19 - HEADLINE #2: Microsoft Offers Cloud to Ubisoft

7:00 - HEADLINE #3: Slime Rancher Movie

8:25 - HEADLINE #4: Charles Martinet Steps Away

10:20 - HEADLINE #5: Gamescom 2023 ONL Recap

17:41 - Cryptic Critiques

19:06 - News from the Discord

25:02 - This Week In History

26:57 - Upcoming Game/Show/Movie Releases

30:46 - Meme of the Week

31:35 - Wrap Up

Join me, Nerd Pastor Nate from Checkpoint Church, in exploring the fascinating parallels between the story and characters of Pikmin 4 and biblical teachings. In this deep dive, we'll examine how the mechanics, lore, and newly introduced characters in Pikmin 4 can teach us about faith, courage, and personal piety. If you're a fan of gaming, storytelling, and theology, this is the video for you. Remember, Christ is already in our favorite things, and it's worth drawing that out. Don't forget to subscribe for weekly nerdy sermons!

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🎮 Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction

0:56 - Welcome!

1:43 - Scripture

2:27 - What is Pikmin?

4:30 - What is new in Pikmin 4?

6:20 - Glow Pikmin & Nighttime

7:30 - Analyzing our Scripture

9:10 - Invincible Disciple & Pikmin

10:27 - This Passage IS About YOU

12:20 - What does this mean for us today?

14:04 - Thanks for Watching!

15:00 - Quick Question

15:20 - Three Things

16:06 - Twitch Clip

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💬 Question of the day: Which type of Pikmin is your favorite?

📚 Recommended Videos:

Pikmin Bloom

https://youtu.be/ioSXQKPIls4?si=Z4FLQtwo03qhAvnH

Fire Emblem Engage

https://youtu.be/ohJ8JoEV2t0?si=t9nW0WyXOLNRAKPs

Coffee Talk

https://youtu.be/XE5VMTS8jao?si=hoFRQ86PVTNgG9ar

#CheckpointChurch #pikmin4 #NerdPastorNate

Writer, Filmographer: Nathan Webb

Editor: Niki Turner

Secret Link: https://youtu.be/NnNFsRSoN64

Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.

Welcome back to Checkpoint Church, your hub for faith, gaming, and everything nerdy. Today we're diving into the multiverse of DC, specifically exploring the Flashpoint Paradox storyline as featured in 'The Flash' movie. Alongside our discussion, we'll be weaving in parallels from the Gospel of Luke 14:25-33, touching on the themes of sacrifice, discipleship, and making choices.

In this video, our Nerd Pastor, Nate, dissects the significance of Flashpoint in comic history and how it echoes the deep human question: If you could change the past, would you? But more than that, we explore what Jesus would have to say about it. From DC fanboy discussions to biblical interpretations, we're combining our favorite worlds.

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Wesley's Questions:

https://www.umc.org/en/content/john-wesleys-22-questions-of-self-examination

🎮 Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction

1:18 - Welcome!

1:48 - Scripture

2:47 - What is The Flashpoint Paradox?

4:34 - Difference #1 - Flash does/doesn't know

6:39 - Difference #2 - Flash ending is happy/solemn

7:30 - Scripture Analysis

9:25 - Doing the Jesus Good with John Wesley

12:00 - What does this mean for us today?

13:12 - Thanks for Watching!

14:15 - Quick Question

14:27 - Three Things

15:09 - Twitch Clip

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💬 Question of the day: Who is your favorite DC hero?

📚 Recommended Videos:

Love is not always GOOD in 'The Last of Us'

https://youtu.be/sZ2G-LtOtOk

What Sets Bocchi the Rock Apart as a Band Anime

https://youtu.be/9cgezeGgg7g

The Story Behind The Story of OneShot

https://youtu.be/jZftEfpBHAA

#CheckpointChurch #TheFlash #FlashpointParadox #NerdPastorNate

Writer, Filmographer: Nathan Webb

Editor: Niki Turner

Secret Link: https://youtu.be/NnNFsRSoN64

Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.

Welcome to this deep dive video where we explore the fascinating blend of romance, insomnia, and profound life lessons presented in the hit anime 'Insomniacs After School'. This video is part of our series at Checkpoint Church, where we explore faith, games, and popular culture, seeking to uncover the spiritual and moral lessons they can teach us.

Our discussion today revolves around 'Insomniacs After School', a compelling anime about two insomniacs who discover a unique connection that blossoms into love. Throughout this discussion, we examine the deep-rooted themes of fear, safety, and love present in the anime and how they align with the teachings of Jesus and the tenets of Christian faith.

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🎮 Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction

0:50 - Welcome!

1:40 - Scripture

2:33 - What is Insomniacs After School?

4:14 - The Rest of a Comfort Person

5:55 - Understanding our Scripture

8:08 - Keeping it Simple

9:24 - The Fear of Church Division

11:35 - Thanks for Watching!

12:51 - Quick Question

13:10 - Three Things

14:02 - Twitch Clip

🙏 Join Checkpoint Church community:

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👍 Like this video and subscribe for more nerdy deep-dives into faith, gaming, and culture.

💬 Question of the day: What’s your favorite romance anime?

📚 Recommended Videos:

Love is not always GOOD in 'The Last of Us'

https://youtu.be/sZ2G-LtOtOk

What Sets Bocchi the Rock Apart as a Band Anime

https://youtu.be/9cgezeGgg7g

The Story Behind The Story of OneShot

https://youtu.be/jZftEfpBHAA

#CheckpointChurch #InsomniacsAfterSchool #anime #ChurchForWeebs #NerdPastorNate

Writer, Filmographer: Nathan Webb

Editor: Niki Turner

Secret Link: https://youtu.be/NnNFsRSoN64

Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.

Submit your news: https://bit.ly/deartwig

We stream on twitch.tv/checkpointchurch

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Tuesdays - 8:00-11:00 pm EST

Thursdays - 10:00am-1:00pm EST

Sub to our VODs Channel:

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Follow Us Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/CheckpointChurch

Join the convo on our Discord: https://discord.gg/zUg5sj7

Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.

Timeline:

0:00 - Intro

0:45 - Weekend Reflection

4:01 - HEADLINE #1: Emmy Noms

9:14 - HEADLINE #2: Tom Holland on Alcoholism

12:07 - HEADLINE #3: Capcom Consider New Megaman Games

14:53 - HEADLINE #4: Meta Threads

17:55 - HEADLINE #5: FTC Approves Acquisition

20:08 - HEADLINE #6: SEGA Approves Unionization

22:22 - News from the Discord

30:46 - This Week In History

32:17 - Upcoming Game/Show/Movie Releases

39:00 - Meme of the Week

39:37 - Wrap Up

Join us on a journey down memory lane as we revisit one of my all-time favorite video games: Story of Seasons, known to many as Harvest Moon, A Wonderful Life. We'll explore the magic of this game and discuss its impact on my life. Additionally, we'll delve into how it can help us understand concepts of rest, acceptance, and combating toxic gaming culture. Don't forget to check our Twitch streams and Discord server for more gaming and faith discussions.

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🎮 Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction

1:09 - Welcome!

1:42 - Scripture

2:24 - What is Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life?

5:30 - This Game Is Niche

6:30 - A Testimony of Toxic Gaming

7:58 - Scripture Analysis

9:10 - Sabbath Should Serve You

10:34 - What does this mean for us today?

12:30 - Thanks for Watching!

13:37 - Quick Question

13:57 - Three Things

14:38 - Twitch Clip

🙏 Join Checkpoint Church community:

Twitch: https://twitch.tv/checkpointchurch

Discord: https://discord.gg/checkpointchurch

YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/checkpointchurch

Follow Us Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/CheckpointChurch

👍 Like this video and subscribe for more nerdy deep-dives into faith, gaming, and culture.

💬 Question of the day: What’s the LEAST popular game that you love the most?

📚 Recommended Videos:

Generosity of Self in Your lie in April

https://youtu.be/lrXJqRs5yT0

Pentiment: A Game of Perception, Judgment, and Prejudice in the Historic Church

https://youtu.be/62buE0qUe64

The Zen of Unpacking & How It Gives Us Hope

https://youtu.be/EpxD92fFCb4

#CheckpointChurch #StoryofSeasons #HarvestMoon #ChurchforGamers #GamerFaith #NerdPastorNate

Writer, Filmographer: Nathan Webb

Editor: Niki Turner

Secret Link: https://youtu.be/NnNFsRSoN64

Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.