If you’re seeing this, it’s because I’m now a Dad of 2! And that means I’m already sleep deprived to the point that you wouldn’t want to see me right now - so we’re taking some old blogs from back at the very beginning of Checkpoint before these nerdy sermons even existed. We’re remastering them and making them for you to enjoy probably for the first time - since those blogs have been read like, 8 times. All this is to say that, if these feel different than normal, it’s because they are. But I’m excited to offer them to you anyway!

Today’s is from Fullmetal Alchemist - one of my favorite anime of all time and the one that got me into anime to begin with. One of my favorite characters in that show - although most of the characters in FMA fit that description - anyway I love Alex Louis Armstrong. And I had to write about how Alex exemplifies one of the things that the church doesn’t like to highlight so much - tradition. 

So what can we learn about the skills passed down from old generations of Christians? Let’s talk about it.

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Writer, Filmographer: Nathan Webb

Editor: Niki Turner

Secret Link: https://youtu.be/49Zrsd-h40o

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.

Timecodes:

0:00 - Introduction

0:58 - Welcome!

1:25 - Scripture

2:50 - Humans Love Love

3:56 - Preaching About Love

5:04 - The Types of Love

6:15 - The Trouble with Love Typing

8:13 - What is Fullmetal Alchemist?

8:54 - Who is Major Armstrong?

11:07 - The Burden of Love

12:23 - Thanks for Watching!

12:54 - Quick Question

13:05 - Three Things

13:46 - Twitch Clip!