Faith & Fandom Podcast

Hector Miray welcomes FaithCon leaders Chantay Hadley and Micante James to the Faith & Fandom Podcast to talk about building Christ-centered community in convention spaces, supporting faith-based creators, and serving fans through practical outreach. They share how FaithCon grew from an online writers conference into a larger movement focused on Christ-centered media, creator connections, convention ministry, and their unique “con survival kits” filled with practical supplies and localized emergency information. The conversation also explores FaithCon’s ambassador program, its long-term vision for respite spaces at conventions, the importance of quality Christian storytelling, and what they hope to see happen in faith-based media in the years ahead. And, naturally, things eventually turn toward Dragon Con, One Piece, Jean Grey, and other wonderfully geeky territory.

-= FaithCon Convention =-
-https://linktr.ee/Faithcon
-Faithconconvention.com
-https://faithconconvention.com/theconvention
-https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/donate-to-fund-convention-survival-kits
-https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/faithcon-convention-2026-fcc2026
-https://faithconconvention.com/about-us

Host Hector Miray welcomes Emmanuel Threatt, co-founder of Hope Vibes ministry in Charlotte, NC, for a powerful conversation about faith, homelessness, family, creativity, and staying obedient when ministry gets hard. Emmanuel shares how Hope Vibes began with backpacks and conversations on the streets of Charlotte, grew into mobile laundry and shower units, and continues serving chronically unhoused neighbors with hygiene resources, prayer, dignity, and relationship. He also talks honestly about nonprofit funding, burnout, raising triplets, succession planning, what churches can do better, his music with Just His League, and the heart behind Big Drip Revival—his coffee-and-music gathering created to build community, fight loneliness, and help people experience God in a fresh way. 

Hector Miray welcomes Taurin Hurley of Recalibrate Media to the Faith & Fandom Podcast for a thoughtful conversation on media entrepreneurship and authentic storytelling. Taurin shares his journey of starting a media agency, practical lessons for building a creative business, and encouragement for overcoming fear while learning new skills. They also talk about what’s ahead for creators in the future of media. Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/faithandfandom/

Hector Miray is joined by Chad Poe to talk about the intersection of faith, pop culture, and ministry. Chad shares his ministry journey, how entertainment can shape spiritual life, and why strong community matters in the church. They also dive into professional wrestling as cultural storytelling—and how the stories we watch can encourage growth, hope, and connection.

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/faithandfandom/

Hector Miray sits down with E-Turn to talk about her life as a rapper, voice actor, and independent artist. E-Turn shares how her music career has evolved, the challenges of creating without a label, and why authenticity is essential to her work. They also explore how her faith and spiritual journey shape her artistry, plus what she’s pursuing next in content creation and voice acting.

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Host Hector Miray welcomes Jess Luttrell of the Cosplay For Christ Podcast for a heartfelt conversation about sharing love within fandom communities. They explore the world of local convention cosplay, how to encourage people through creativity, the realities of podcast life, and some behind-the-scenes secrets from Jess’s own cosplay journey. A warm, fun, and encouraging episode for anyone who loves both faith and fandom.

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/faithandfandom/

Hector sits down with Rebecca Godlove — author of a novel about a guild of misfits, book fairy, and artistic director at Impact School of the Arts. Together they talk about the intersection of faith, creativity, and geek culture, along with Rebecca’s passion for literacy and autism awareness.

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Impact School of the Arts: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactSchooloftheArts
Begonia Bree the Book Fairy: https://www.facebook.com/BBtheBookFairy
RetroFitted Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tkk89JeKNSPLptzPdPAtq?si=557b130c016c4387

In this episode of the Faith & Fandom Podcast, Hector Miray is joined by Darren Shelly from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to discuss the importance of suicide awareness at nerd conventions. Together, they talk about how fandom spaces can provide connection, support, and hope while tackling difficult topics like mental health.

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/faithandfandom/

On the season finale of the Faith & Fandom Podcast, Hector Miray sits down with Nicky Barnes to talk about taking bold steps of faith—leaving behind a successful company to pursue a new journey with a ministry mindset. Nicky is a YouTube gaming and LEGO content creator, founder of Movmnt Digital, a LEGO and Epic Games partner, and the editor of the very first Faith & Fandom book. This inspiring conversation is the perfect wrap-up to the season!

In this episode of the Faith & Fandom Podcast, Hector Miray sits down with PFunk from the Christian metal band Faith Head to discuss the intersection of heavy music and heavy messages. Tune in as they talk band life, share stories from touring, and dive into PFunk’s other nerdy passions. Don’t miss this deep, engaging conversation about music, faith, and fandom!