Horror Nerds at Church

Horror Nerds at Church

By Pace Warfield & Rev. Emily E. EwingReligion & Spirituality
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Horror Nerds at Church episodes

  • The Changeling (1980)

    Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) kick of season 5 with the haunted house classic The Changeling. We talk about the difference between a haunted house and having ADHD, grief, and baptism. Also, whatever happened to the Carmichael's daughter? 

    CW: disability/ableism, sexism/misogyny

    Media Referenced: 

    -Sign up for our newsletter!

    -Nerds at Church Episode on Graveyards

    -Nerds at Church Episode on the Grief Lectionary

    -Queering Grief by Pace Warfield-May

    Support us on Patreon! Buy some merch! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for all the latest updates about upcoming films, news, and other announcements. If you would like to submit your own real life church horror story for a future minisode, follow this link (https://bit.ly/HNACMinisodes) or email us at [email protected] And don’t forget to comment, rate, and subscribe to us on your favorite podcast provider! 


    1 hr 20 min
  • Jesus Camp (2006) with Ross Blocher
    Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Ross Blocher (he/him) of the hit podcast Oh No, Ross and Carrie! to talk about the documentary film Jesus Camp (2006). We talk about crying for Jesus, dancing for the flesh, and what counts as political. Also, check out Camp Quest West! 
    CW: childhood SA mention, islamophobia, and antisemitismSupport us on Patreon! Buy some merch! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for all the latest updates about upcoming films, news, and other announcements. If you would like to submit your own real life church horror story for a future minisode, follow this link (https://bit.ly/HNACMinisodes) or email us at [email protected] And don’t forget to comment, rate, and subscribe to us on your favorite podcast provider!
    1 hr 25 min
  • Nightmare on Elm Street Retrospective

    It's finally here, the retrospective for A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise and all of season 4! Plus, we give the rundown of what to expect in season 5. Also, which Nightmare on Elm Street continuity is which Gospel?


    Support us on Patreon! Buy some merch! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for all the latest updates about upcoming films, news, and other announcements. If you would like to submit your own real life church horror story for a future minisode, follow this link (https://bit.ly/HNACMinisodes) or email us at [email protected] And don’t forget to comment, rate, and subscribe to us on your favorite podcast provider!

    2 hr 12 min
  • BooTube 13: Dear Revolutionaries and Foundation with Lenny Duncan

    Pace and Emily are joined by Rev. Lenny Duncan (they/them) to talk about their new book Dear Revolutionaries and the Apple TV+ show Foundation. We talk nerdy sci-fi, queer and Black history, and revolution. This is a great conversation and you don't need to have seen the show to follow along. And don't forget to grab your own copy of Dear Revolutionaries!


    Support us on Patreon! Buy some merch! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for all the latest updates about upcoming films, news, and other announcements. If you would like to submit your own real life church horror story for a future minisode, follow this link (https://bit.ly/HNACMinisodes) or email us at [email protected] And don’t forget to comment, rate, and subscribe to us on your favorite podcast provider!

    59 min
  • The Shining (1980) with Horror Queers podcast

    Pace (they/them) is joined by Trace Thurman (he/him) and Joe Lipsett (he/him) of Bloody Disgusting's Horror Queers podcast to talk about Stanley Kubrick's The Shining. We talk about dreams, cigarette ash, labyrinths, and domestic violence. And of course, what is up with that bear scene?

    CW: discussions about domestic violence

    Support us on Patreon! Buy some merch! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for all the latest updates about upcoming films, news, and other announcements. If you would like to submit your own real life church horror story for a future minisode, follow this link (https://bit.ly/HNACMinisodes) or email us at [email protected] And don’t forget to comment, rate, and subscribe to us on your favorite podcast provider!

    1 hr 16 min
  • A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)

    Emily (they/them) and Pace (they/them) discuss the remake. We talk satanic panic, believing kids, and plastic CGI effects. Also, take your meds! 

    CW: sexual assault, pedophilia, and victim blaming

    Support us on Patreon! Buy some merch! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for all the latest updates about upcoming films, news, and other announcements. If you would like to submit your own real life church horror story for a future minisode, follow this link (https://bit.ly/HNACMinisodes) or email us at [email protected] And don’t forget to comment, rate, and subscribe to us on your favorite podcast provider!

    54 min
  • Terror Train (1980)

    Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) ring in the new year with Terror Train, a golden age slasher full of fun, magic, and gore. We talk New Year's Eve celebrations, illusions, and frat parties on trains. Also, what train doesn't have a working phone or radio?

    CW: transphobia, misogyny, harmful stigmas around mental illness

    Support us on Patreon! Buy some merch! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for all the latest updates about upcoming films, news, and other announcements. If you would like to submit your own real life church horror story for a future minisode, follow this link (https://bit.ly/HNACMinisodes) or email us at [email protected] And don’t forget to comment, rate, and subscribe to us on your favorite podcast provider!

    1 hr 18 min
  • Krampus (2015)

    Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) discuss the holiday classic Krampus. We talk killer gingerbread people, shepherds, and the nightmares of capitalist Christmas. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, y'all!

    CW: discussion around antisemitism, the holocaust, classism, J.K. Rowling, and Victor Salva

    Media referenced:

    -Krampus and Friends Holiday Special by Stuff You Missed in History Class
    -Our holiday cards!

    Support us on Patreon! Buy some merch! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for all the latest updates about upcoming films, news, and other announcements. If you would like to submit your own real life church horror story for a future minisode, follow this link (https://bit.ly/HNACMinisodes) or email us at [email protected] And don’t forget to comment, rate, and subscribe to us on your favorite podcast provider!

    1 hr 25 min
  • The Wicker Man (1973) with Howard David Ingham

    Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Howard David Ingham (they/them) to discuss the classic The Wicker Man (1973). We talk conservative morals, cult cinema, and Wicker-Mansplaining. Also, they do love their divinity lessons!

    CW: pedophilia, fascism, and cults

    Media referenced:

    -We Don't Go Back and Cult Cinema by Howard David Ingham
    -T.A.Z: The Temporary Autonomous Zone by Hakim Bey
    -The Mists of Avalon by Mary Ann Zimmer Bradley

    Support us on Patreon! Buy some merch! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for all the latest updates about upcoming films, news, and other announcements. If you would like to submit your own real life church horror story for a future minisode, follow this link (https://bit.ly/HNACMinisodes) or email us at [email protected]. And don’t forget to comment, rate, and subscribe to us on your favorite podcast provider!

    1 hr 33 min
  • Freddy vs. Jason (2003), Again

    Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) cover Freddy vs. Jason. Who is Emily rooting for? What Trinitarian formulas do Pace and Emily decide on?

    CW: mental illness and institutionalization, stigma around disability, child molestation and murder, sexual assault mention

    Support us on Patreon! Buy some merch! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for all the latest updates about upcoming films, news, and other announcements. If you would like to submit your own real life church horror story for a future minisode, follow this link (https://bit.ly/HNACMinisodes) or email us at [email protected] And don’t forget to comment, rate, and subscribe to us on your favorite podcast provider!

    1 hr 34 min

About Horror Nerds at Church

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Horror Nerds at Church is a ridiculously queer podcast about theology and horror movies. Hosted by Pace Warfield-May and Rev. Emily E. Ewing.