Geek Devotions

Being free from something doesn't mean it stops trying to pull you back. In Godzilla vs. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Rita Repulsa keeps trying to drag Tommy back under her control even after he's already broken free. Dallas talks through what to actually do when old habits creep back in, what 1 Corinthians 15 and James 4:7 say about it, and why asking for help is harder, and more essential, than most people think.Dallas' book "How Do I Actually Pray" is officially out👉 https://a.co/d/0irxv3h9If you've read it, a review on Amazon genuinely helps other people find it. You can also ask your local library to carry it.💙 Support Geek Devotions: https://geekdevotions.com/support/⚡️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeekDevotionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/GeekDevotionsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekdevotions💙 THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONSWe are so thankful to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who help make this ministry possible: Ruiz Family, Adam Arciniega, Branson Boykin, Nerd Chapel, Jacob Russell, Jeffrey Leon, Jonathan Herrman, Kevin Lovelace, Lady Lomax, Paul Turner, Paul J Powers, Savie Wilson, The Cel Cast, Monster Island Film Vault — and so many more. Thank you for your continued support!Timestamps:0:00 Intro - Godzilla vs. Power Rangers and Rita's Return0:42 Power Rangers Month: This Week Is Godzilla vs. MMPR1:06 Who Tommy Was Before He Was Free1:25 When Old Habits Creep Back In2:08 1 Corinthians 15 and James 4:73:06 How to Actually Pause in the Moment3:18 Why Accountability Requires Humility4:17 Question of the Week4:35 GeekCon Recap, Book Update & Community

Ever feel like your gifts don't measure up to someone else's? Dallas takes a look at Power Rangers Mystic Force this week, specifically an episode where Nick assumes Maddie is "missing life" because she's always behind a camera, and finds out she's using it to show people they're loved. It's a launch pad into 1 Corinthians 12 and what it actually means that everybody's gifts look different, and why that's not a problem to fix.🎪 We're at GeekCon this weekend!Dallas' book "How Do I Actually Pray" is here 👉 https://a.co/d/0irxv3h9💙 Support Geek Devotions: https://geekdevotions.com/support/⚡️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeekDevotionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/GeekDevotionsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekdevotions💙 THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONSWe are so thankful to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who help make this ministry possible: Ruiz Family, Adam Arciniega, Branson Boykin, Nerd Chapel, Jacob Russell, Jeffrey Leon, Jonathan Herrman, Kevin Lovelace, Lady Lomax, Paul Turner, Paul J Powers, Savie Wilson, The Cel Cast, Monster Island Film Vault — and so many more. Thank you for your continued support!Timestamps:0:00 Intro - Nick's Dig at Madison Being "Behind the Camera"0:32 Power Rangers Month: This Week Is Mystic Force2:11 What Maddie's Camera Actually Meant2:33 1 Corinthians 12 and Different Gifts3:25 Dallas' Own Struggle With Comparison4:43 One Body, One Goal5:03 Question of the Week5:25 GeekCon This Weekend & "How Do I Actually Pray"6:27 How You Can Support Geek Devotions

In 2017, Power Rangers and the Justice League crossed paths in a Boom! Studios and DC Comics miniseries, and Zack, the Black Ranger, spent most of it drowning in guilt over a mistake that started the whole mess. Celeste talks through what Zack's guilt gets right, what it gets wrong, and what Superman actually tells him about it. She also dig into Titus 2:11-12 and what it means to live with grace that trains you instead of grace that just excuses you. Plus, Power Rangers Month kicks off at Geek Devotions.🎪 We'll be at Geek'd Con in Shreveport, LA this August!Dallas' book "How Do I Actually Pray" is almost here 👉 https://a.co/d/0irxv3h9💙 Support Geek Devotions: https://geekdevotions.com/support/⚡️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeekDevotionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/GeekDevotionsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekdevotions💙 THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONSWe are so thankful to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who help make this ministry possible: Ruiz Family, Adam Arciniega, Branson Boykin, Nerd Chapel, Jacob Russell, Jeffrey Leon, Jonathan Herrman, Kevin Lovelace, Lady Lomax, Paul Turner, Paul J Powers, Savie Wilson, The Cel Cast, Monster Island Film Vault — and so many more. Thank you for your continued support!Timestamps:0:00 Intro - The Power Rangers/Justice League Crossover0:45 Welcome Back, Devoted Geeks1:01 Geek'd Con & Patreon Shoutout1:39 Dallas' Book "How Do I Actually Pray" is Almost Here2:13 Zack's Guilt and What Superman Told Him3:26 Titus 2:11-12 - Grace That Trains Us4:52 What to Do When You Mess Up5:26 Letting Go of Self-Condemnation6:32 Power Rangers Month Kicks Off7:45 Question of the Week

Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender just hit Paramount+, and it's not just a nostalgic reunion with Team Avatar all grown up. It's a story about two men both wrecked by guilt, one who buried it in bitterness, one who's been silently punishing himself for it for over a hundred years. Dallas breaks down the difference between conviction and condemnation, and why only one of them actually leads somewhere good.This also kicks off Season 11 of Geek Devotions. Ten years, every single Friday, and it's only possible because of this community. Thank you for being part of it.Question of the Week: What's your favorite moment from the Avatar franchise, books, games, or the original series? Leave a comment below!🎪 We'll be at Geek'd Con in Shreveport, LA this August!Dallas' upcoming book "How Do I Actually Pray" is almost here 👉 https://mailchi.mp/b7ddcf5cc33a/how-do-i-actually-pray💙 Support Geek Devotions: https://geekdevotions.com/support/⚡️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeekDevotionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/GeekDevotionsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekdevotions💙 THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONSWe are so thankful to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who help make this ministry possible: Ruiz Family, Adam Arciniega, Branson Boykin, Nerd Chapel, Jacob Russell, Jeffrey Leon, Jonathan Herrman, Kevin Lovelace, Lady Lomax, Paul Turner, Paul J Powers, Savie Wilson, The Cel Cast, Monster Island Film Vault — and so many more. Thank you for your continued support!Timestamps:0:00 Intro - Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender0:30 Welcome Back, Devoted Geeks1:11 Kicking Off Season 11 with Avatar1:41 What AvatarAang Is About2:28 Meet Tagah, the Lost Airbender4:07 Tagah's Bitterness vs. Aang's Guilt6:33 Hebrews 12:15 - The Root of Bitterness8:48 Romans 8:1 - No More Condemnation10:07 The Challenge: Let Go and Find Healing11:55 Question of the Week & 10-Year Thank You

Ten years ago, Dallas and Celeste hit record for the first time on Geek Devotions. Ten years, 522 episodes, and a whole lot of lessons later, they're sitting down to share the 10 biggest things they've learned running this ministry, from the terrifying moment of just starting, to why relationships matter more than networking, to knowing when to say no.Question of the Week: What's been your favorite Geek Devotions moment over the last 10 years? Leave a comment below!🎪 We'll be at Geek'd Con in Shreveport, LA this August! Come say hi.Sign up for updates on Dallas' upcoming book "How Do I Actually Pray" 👉 https://mailchi.mp/b7ddcf5cc33a/how-do-i-actually-pray💙 Support Geek Devotions: https://geekdevotions.com/support/⚡️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions💙 THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONSWe are so thankful to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who help make this ministry possible: Ruiz Family, Adam Arciniega, Branson Boykin, Nerd Chapel, Jacob Russell, Jeffrey Leon, Jonathan Herrman, Kevin Lovelace, Lady Lomax, Paul Turner, Paul J Powers, Savie Wilson, The Cel Cast, Monster Island Film Vault — and so many more. Thank you for your continued support!📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeekDevotionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/GeekDevotionsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekdevotionsTimeStamps:0:00 Intro - 10 Years of Geek Devotions0:55 #1 - Just Hit Start1:36 #2 - The Silly Things Matter2:59 #3 - Relationships Aren't Just Business5:18 #4 - Don't Be Afraid to Say No6:20 #5 - Don't Give Up When Things Don't Go Well8:53 #6 - Keep Your Priorities in Mind10:02 #7 - Stay Flexible11:08 #8 - Don't Underestimate Small Moments12:03 #9 - People Are More Than What They Do for You13:32 #10 - Keep Your Mind on What God Is Saying14:47 Question of the Week, GeekCon & How to Support Us

Dallas admits it: he's not good at Street Fighter 6, and he's grinding the ranked ladder anyway. But there's a catch — he's actually learned to enjoy losing, because every loss is a chance to see what needs to change. From switching off Modern controls to getting wrecked by a friend who's been playing way longer, this episode is about what it looks like to actually take correction well (Proverbs 15:31-32) instead of just talking about it.

Question of the Week: What's your favorite fighting game, and who do you main? Drop it in the comments!

Dallas' upcoming book "How Do I Actually Pray" is almost ready 👉 https://mailchi.mp/b7ddcf5cc33a/how-do-i-actually-pray

🎪 Catch us at Geek'd Con in Shreveport, LA this August!

💙 Support Geek Devotions: https://geekdevotions.com/support/

⚡️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions

💙 THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS

We are so thankful to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who help make this ministry possible: Ruiz Family, Adam Arciniega, Branson Boykin, Nerd Chapel, Jacob Russell, Jeffrey Leon, Jonathan Herrman, Kevin Lovelace, Lady Lomax, Paul Turner, Paul J Powers, Savie Wilson, The Cel Cast, Monster Island Film Vault — and so many more. Thank you for your continued support!

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Timestamps:

0:00 Intro - I'm Not Good at Street Fighter 6 (And That's Okay)

1:06 Grinding the Ranks in Street Fighter 6

1:32 Why I Actually Enjoy Losing

2:22 Shoutout to the SF6 Community

3:23 Proverbs 15:31 - Learning to Take Correction

4:12 Modern vs. Classic Controls

4:53 Getting Destroyed by a Friend (And Growing From It)

6:04 Question of the Week & Support Info

The new Ghost in the Shell anime just hit Prime Video, and it looks nothing like the movie you remember. Dallas breaks down why that's not a betrayal of the source material, it's actually closer to it, and what that has to do with how quick we are to flatten people into one trait instead of seeing the whole person (Proverbs 20:5).📺 Watch The Ghost in the Shell on Prime Video (streaming now)Sign up for updates on Dallas' upcoming book "How Do I Actually Pray" 👉 https://mailchi.mp/b7ddcf5cc33a/how-do-i-actually-pray🎪 Catch us at Geek'd Con in Shreveport, LA this August!💙 Support Geek Devotions: https://geekdevotions.com/support/⚡️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeekDevotionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/GeekDevotionsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekdevotions💙 THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONSWe are so thankful to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who help make this ministry possible: Ruiz Family, Adam Arciniega, Branson Boykin, Nerd Chapel, Jacob Russell, Jeffrey Leon, Jonathan Herrman, Kevin Lovelace, Lady Lomax, Paul Turner, Paul J Powers, Savie Wilson, The Cel Cast, Monster Island Film Vault — and so many more. Thank you for your continued support!Time Stamps:0:00 Intro0:44 The New Ghost in the Shell's Different Art Style2:05 Why That Change Is Actually a Good Thing2:53 We Do This to People Too3:51 Proverbs 20:5 - Drawing Out the Deep Water5:03 Don't Judge People by a Few Chapters6:19 Support Geek Devotions & Con Info

Summer got busy fast, and Celeste found herself feeling as chaotic on the inside as her schedule looked on the outside. In this devotion, she gets honest about what happens when good things pile up all at once, and walks through two scriptures, Exodus 33:14-15 and Isaiah 26:3, that reframe peace as something you choose rather than something you feel. It's a short, personal reminder that even good busyness can quietly pull your focus off God if you let it.

📖 Scriptures referenced: Exodus 33:14-15, Isaiah 26:3

🎪 We'll be at Geek'd Con in Shreveport, Louisiana this August! Come find our booth and say hello.

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Timestamps

0:00 A Season Where Everything Collides at Once

0:40 Welcome to Geek Devotions

1:25 Why a Busy Season Becomes a Busy Mind

3:18 What Exodus 33 and Isaiah 26 Say About Peace

4:37 Peace Is a Choice, Not a Feeling

6:44 Even Good Things Can Distract You From God

There's a kind of confusion that hits when you've been away from something you love for too long. That's where Dallas and Celeste found themselves this week, trying to catch up on Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War before heading to see "The Calamity" in theaters, and realizing how much they'd forgotten. In this episode, Dallas walks through that experience and connects it to a story from 2 Kings 22, where King Josiah rediscovers the Book of the Law after generations of neglect, and to anyone who's ever come back to faith carrying assumptions instead of Scripture. The episode is a call to go back to the source, whether that's a story you love or the Word you've drifted from.

🎬 Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity is in theaters now through Fathom Entertainment's limited theatrical event (June 25–29, 2026).

Question of the Week: What's a series, or a season of faith, you've had to go back to the beginning to really understand again? Leave a comment below!

Sign up to get updates on Dallas' upcoming book "How Do I Actually Pray" 👉 https://mailchi.mp/b7ddcf5cc33a/how-do-i-actually-pray

💙 THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS

We are so thankful to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who help make this ministry possible: Ruiz Family, Adam Arciniega, Branson Boykin, Nerd Chapel, Jacob Russell, Jeffrey Leon, Jonathan Herrman, Kevin Lovelace, Lady Lomax, Paul Turner, Paul J Powers, Savie Wilson, The Cel Cast, Monster Island Film Vault — and so many more. Thank you for your continued support!

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🎪 See Us Live! We will be at Geek'd Con in Shreveport, Louisiana this August! Come find our booth, say hello, and let us encourage you in person. And wherever you are on the con floor — love on the other cosplayers, encourage the vendors, and help make it an amazing event.

There are moments in faith where the path forward is unclear, and all we can do is trust. This episode features the message Dallas preached at The Healing Place (www.thpshreveport.com) during their online gathering, continuing the Names of God series with a teaching on Jehovah Jireh — "the Lord will provide." Walking through Genesis 22 and the binding of Isaac, Dallas unpacks why the ram in the thicket means more than we usually realize, and what it costs to put something on the altar.⛪️ This message was originally preached at The Healing Place's online gathering: https://www.thpshreveport.comQuestion of the Week: What's something you've had to lay on the altar and trust God with? Leave a comment below!Sign up to get updates on Dallas' upcoming book "How Do I Actually Pray" 👉 https://mailchi.mp/b7ddcf5cc33a/how-do-i-actually-pray💙 THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONSWe are so thankful to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who help make this ministry possible: Ruiz Family, Adam Arciniega, Branson Boykin, Nerd Chapel, Jacob Russell, Jeffrey Leon, Jonathan Herrman, Kevin Lovelace, Lady Lomax, Paul Turner, Paul J Powers, Savie Wilson, The Cel Cast, Monster Island Film Vault — and so many more.Thank you for your continued support! Become a Devoted Patreon Geek:👉 https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotionsDiscover other ways to support: https://geekdevotions.com/support/📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒⚡️ (Podcast) Listen to our extended chats on Comm Talk: https://geekdevotions.podbean.com/📱 Connect with Geek Devotions:Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/GeekDevotionsInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/GeekDevotionsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeekDevotionsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekdevotionsHere are the ways to support us:⚡️ PATREON: Become a monthly supporter: https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions⚡️ DONATE: Give a one-time gift via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/GeekDevotions⚡️ WISHLIST: Check out our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1OA5D71138PDO?ref_=wl_share🎪 See Us Live! We will be at Geek'd Con in Shreveport, Louisiana this August! Come find our booth, say hello, and let us encourage you in person. And wherever you are on the con floor — love on the other cosplayers, encourage the vendors, and help make it an amazing event.⏱ Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction / why this episode is a little different1:24 - Camp recap & a thank you to Peyton and Drew3:12 - Continuing the Names of God series: what is Jehovah Jireh?4:16 - The origin of the word in Genesis 22 / the Akedah5:03 - Abraham's backstory: Ishmael, Isaac, and the long wait7:28 - "After these things..." God tests Abraham9:05 - Take your son, your only son: the weight of the request9:51 - Abraham doesn't hesitate — he gets up early11:01 - Why Abraham does the hard work himself16:26 - Isaac asks: "Where is the lamb?"19:51 - "Here I am, my son" — what those words really mean22:44 - Building the altar and binding Isaac24:27 - The angel of the Lord stops Abraham25:18 - The ram caught in the thicket26:01 - Ram vs. lamb: the difference that changes everything27:03 - Yahweh Jireh: what "the Lord will provide" actually means27:30 - What this means for what you're holding back28:34 - A moment of prayer and surrender31:58 - Closing prayer33:49 - Closing thoughts & Patreon shoutout