Geek Devotions

What if the city around you was so broken, so corrupt, that people forgot what freedom looked like? That's the world of Watch Dogs Legion — and honestly, it's not that far from the one we wake up in every day. In this episode, guest host Peyton Rice of City Church in Shreveport dives into what it looks like to live as someone who actually carries light into a dark world, and why ordinary people are exactly who God chooses to use.Question of the Week: If you could recruit any video game character onto your DedSec team in Watch Dogs Legion, who would it be and why? Drop it in the comments below!Learn more about City Church: https://citychurch.la/youth/ 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 / A world controlled by fear — Watch Dogs Legion0:45 - Welcome to Geek Devotions / Meet guest host Peyton Rice1:10 - Today's topic: living as kingdom people in a broken world2:10 - Watch Dogs Legion — futuristic London and the DedSec resistance2:35 - Why ordinary people are the ones who change things2:58 - The broken world we actually live in3:24 - Matthew 5:14-16 — You ARE the light of the world3:49 - Christians called to expose darkness through how they live4:18 - The pressure to blend in with culture5:02 - Ephesians 6:12 — people aren't the enemy, darkness is5:56 - Closing challenge / Question of the Week

Have you ever meant well but said something that set off a chain reaction you never intended? In this episode, Celeste looks at Disney and Pixar's Hoppers, specifically the moment Mabel hops into a robotic beaver body and rallies an animal council with passionate words that nearly get someone crushed. It's a funny scene. But it's also a mirror. Proverbs 18:20-21 says the tongue has the power of life and death — and Mabel finds that out the hard way.

Question of the Week: If you could hop into any animal body and join their community, what animal would you be? Leave a comment below!

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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.

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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.

⏱ Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction

1:13 - Announcements: guest hosts Peyton Rice & Drew from The Cel Cast

2:13 - The devotion: what Mabel's good intentions actually stirred up

4:32 - Proverbs 18:20-21 — the tongue brings life or death

5:44 - Words affect others even when you don't say them out loud

7:05 - Closing encouragement: say it true, say it with love

7:12 - Patreon shoutout

7:43 - Question of the Week

Have you ever watched something that looked right but felt like something was off underneath? In this episode, Dallas looks at how Amazon's Spider-Noir went the extra mile to film in authentic noir style — and what that intentionality has to say about the difference between looking like a Christian and actually being one.

Question of the Week: What is your favorite black and white film? 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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📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

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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.

⏱ Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction / Spider-Noir & the art of true film noir

1:11 - Welcome to Geek Devotions

2:05 - What makes Spider-Noir's black and white actually different

3:08 - How many modern movies do Black and White filming

3:58 - The danger of just putting on a filter

5:20 - 1 Samuel 16:7 — the Lord looks at the heart

5:54 - God wants the real you, not just the surface

7:24 - Closing encouragement / Question of the Week

8:20 - GeekCon announcement & Patreon shoutout

Have you ever approached something so seriously that you forgot why you loved it in the first place? In this episode, Celeste looks at Agott's arc in Witch Hat Atelier and what it has to say about studying Scripture with both discipline and a sense of awe and wonder.

Question of the Week: If you randomly stumbled across magic, what would be the first thing you'd want to learn to do?

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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⏱ Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction / Agott & Coco in Witch Hat Atelier

00:33 - Welcome to Geek Devotions

00:52 - Breaking down Agott's approach to learning magic

01:44 - When knowledge becomes more important than wonder

02:43 - What Coco's sense of awe teaches us

03:34 - 2 Timothy — studying Scripture to rightly handle it

04:33 - Approaching God's Word with reverence, not routine

05:35 - Closing encouragement / Question of the Week

06:07 - Thank you to our Patreon supporters

Have you ever hit a point where you feel like you've got nothing left to offer -- like your best days are already behind you? In this episode, Dallas looks at Johnny Cage's arc in Mortal Kombat 2 and what it has to say about finding your purpose when you feel completely out of place.

Question of the Week: What's your favorite fighting game?

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!

Become a Devoted Patreon Geek: https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotionsOther ways to support: https://geekdevotions.com/support/

SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES

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Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction / Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat 200:33 - Welcome to Geek Devotions00:52 - Breaking down Johnny Cage's character arc01:44 - When you feel like you don't have a purpose02:43 - What shifted Johnny's perspective03:56 - Ephesians 2:10 — created for good works04:58 - You were placed here for a reason06:07 - Closing encouragement / Question of the Week06:43 - Thank you to our Patreon supporters

Have you ever felt like you were on the outside looking in, like you just did not quite fit anywhere? This week Celeste takes a look at Gonzo's struggle for identity in Muppets From Space alongside the story of Cornelius in Acts 10 to show that God has never seen anyone as an outsider.

Question of the Week: Who's your favorite muppet?

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💙 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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📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

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00:00 - Gonzo and the Muppets: What Belonging Really Looks Like

00:54 - Welcome to Geek Devotions

01:26 - Who Is Cornelius and Why Does He Matter in Acts 10

02:56 - What Acts 10 Teaches Us About Accepting Other Believers

04:09 - Scripture Reading: God Shows No Partiality

05:10 - How Do We Actually Apply This to Daily Life

07:29 - Question of the Week and Community Shoutout

Why do I feel so drained and disconnected even when I'm technically around people? In this video, a scene from the new game Pragmata unlocks a powerful conversation about why real, two-way human connection isn't optional — and what you can practically do to build it.

Question of the Week: Tell us about a time when someone took time to hear your heart.

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!

Become a Devoted Patreon Geek: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions

Discover other ways to support: https://geekdevotions.com/support/

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Playing Pragmata: The Conversation That Started Everything

01:55 - Why Isolation Will Eventually Break You Down

03:06 - What Ecclesiastes Says About Going It Alone

04:08 - How To Actually Build Real Connections With People

05:46 - The Two Types of People Who End Up Isolated

11:03 - Question of the Week and Community Shoutout

Are you looking for a practical way to develop more patience, peace, and self-control when life gets chaotic? We take a look at the anime character Mimi's (Always a Catch) intense discipline to show how staying "in step" with your daily routines yields life-changing, positive results.

Question of the Week: What's your favorite "fluff" anime?

💙 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!

Become a Devoted Patreon Geek: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions

Discover other ways to support: https://geekdevotions.com/support/

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

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Time Stamps:

00:00 - Why Mimi Practices When She's Tired

01:50 - Seeing the Fruit of Mimi’s Hard Work

02:54 - Reflection: What are we producing?

03:10 - Keeping in Step (Galatians 5:22-25)

04:11 - The Three-Legged Race Challenge

05:54 - Community: Shoutout to Our Patrons

06:21 - Question of the Week: Your Top Fluff Anime

Have you ever wondered why anime resonates so deeply with fans worldwide? We dive into recent poll results to uncover how anime's authentic storytelling mirrors the genuine connections and vulnerabilityw we all desire in our real lives.

Our Mission: We take geek pop culture items like movies, video games, and comic books, and we use them to let people know that they are loved.

Question of the Week: What is your favorite era of anime, or the show that first sparked your love for the medium? Let us know in the comments below!

💙 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!

Become a Devoted Patreon Geek: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions

Discover other ways to support: https://geekdevotions.com/support/

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

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Timestamps:

00:00 - The growing impact and history of anime in the West.

01:40 - Welcome to Geek Devotions and our core mission.

02:29 - Reviewing the community poll on why fans love Anime.

03:24 - The appeal of visual art and stories with a definitive beginning and end.

06:13 - How authentic storytelling translates to desire for sincere real-world relationships.

08:08 - What this data means for Christians and the modern church.

09:54 - The Book of Mark, Peter's flaws, and the biblical case for not hiding our failures.

12:30 - Question of the Week: When did your anime journey start?

13:27 - Special announcement: Dallas has a brand new book on the way!

How do you keep moving forward when your life suddenly changes and everything you thought you knew turns out to be a lie? Join us as Celeste looks at how to find peace in the unknown through the lens of the first episode of Daemons of the Shadow Realm.

💙 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!

Become a Devoted Patreon Geek: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions

Discover other ways to support: https://geekdevotions.com/support/

📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒

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Timestamps:

00:00 – Anime April & Intro to Daemons of the Shadow Realm

00:58 – The Plot Twist: Yuru's World Flips Upside Down

01:35 – Geek Devotions Intro & Welcome

02:32 – Today's Devotion: Protection Before You Know You Need It

02:51 – The Story of Joseph (Genesis 37-50)

04:33 – Romans 8:28 & Trusting God When Things Look Grim

05:49 – Devotion Wrap-Up & Ministry Updates (Fine Arts Competition)