On this week's episode of The Christian Nerd Podcast we talk about Arrival and our hopes moving forward after the election.

Scott and Ron are back for another episode of The Christian Nerd Podcast. In Nerd News they have a spoiler-filled discussion about Arrival, which is a tremendous movie. In From the Blog they talk about the hopes they have for America and Christians as we move forward after the election. And they finish off with Tweet of the Week.

Intro - 0:00

• "Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

Nerd News - 16:07

• Super spoilery discussion of Arrival.

Sponsor - 35:42

• Harkins Mountain Grove

From the Blog - 40:18

• “The End of the World” from The Christian Nerd

Tweet of the Week - 1:10:06

• Ron's tweet
• Scott's tweet

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On this week's episode of The Christian Nerd Podcast we talk about Doctor Strange and how the Chicago Cubs can help us learn about hope.

Scott and Ron are back for a fun sized episode of The Christian Nerd Podcast. In Nerd News Scott shares some spoiler-free thoughts about Doctor Strange. In From the Blog they talk about how the Chicago Cubs remind us that hope springs eternal in Christ.

Intro - 0:00

• "Go Cubs, Go. Go Cubs, Go. Hey Chicago, what do you say? The Cubs are gonna win today."

Nerd News - 14:38

• Spoiler-free Doctor Strange thoughts.
• Interview with Scott Derrickson about casting Tilda Swinton as the Ancient One

From the Blog - 24:39

• “Cubs” from The Christian Nerd
• Kris Bryant smiling while making the final out.

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On this week's episode of The Christian Nerd Podcast we talk about Surfaces, MacBooks, Destiny and crawling into God's arms.

Scott and Ron are back for another episode of The Christian Nerd Podcast. In Nerd News they talk about Microsoft's Surface event and Apple's MacBook Pro event; Ron has strong feelings about keyboards and power plugs. In Sponsor they discuss Destiny: Rise of Iron and how Scott can get better at the game. In From the Blog they talk about finding comfort in God and turning to him even when we don't want to. They finish off with Tweet of the Week.

Intro - 0:00

• "Werewolf bar mitzvah spooky, scary. Boys becoming men, men becoming wolves."
• Casino Night Zone
• Bob's Burgers Office Nightmare Job
• "Werewolf Bar Mitzvah"

Nerd News - 13:16

• Microsoft's Surface Event
• MacBook Pro Event

Sponsor - 34:20

• Destiny: Rise of Iron

From the Blog - 45:01

• “In The Shadow of Your Wings” from The Christian Nerd
• Amazon Echo commercial

Tweet of the Week - 1:09:37

• Ron's tweet
• Scott's tweet

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On this week's episode of The Christian Nerd Podcast we talk about Guardians, Logan, Lando and finding community.

Scott and Ron are back for another episode of The Christian Nerd Podcast. In Nerd News they talk about the new trailers for Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2 and Logan They also give their thoughts on Donald Glover getting cast as young Lando for the Han Solo spin-off. In Sponsor they discuss getting into basketball and Ron's rekindled love for Destiny. In From the Blog they talk about our need for community, where to find it and Ron speaks some truth into Scott's life about stepping out. They finish off with Tweet of the Week.

Intro - 0:00

• "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching."

Nerd News - 13:05

• The Beatles - "Don't Let Me Down"
• New Trailers
  • Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2
  • Logan
• Donald Glover cast as Lando

Sponsor - 34:25

• The Starters

From the Blog - 44:25

• "Cubs Fans" from The Christian Nerd

Tweet of the Week - 1:22:49

• Ron's tweet
• Scott's tweet

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On this week's episode of The Christian Nerd Podcast we talk about the Galaxy Note 7, a galaxy far, far away and choosing better rhythms.

Scott and Ron are back for another episode of The Christian Nerd Podcast. In Nerd News they what happened with the Galaxy Note 7 and where Samsung goes from here. They also nerd out about the most recent trailer for Rogue One. In From the Blog they talk about life getting in the way of healthy rhythms and how to get them back. They have their final check in with My Fatness Pal and finish off with Tweet of the Week.

Intro - 0:00

• "Rhythm is something you either have or don't have, but when you have it, you have it all over." - Elvis Presley

Nerd News - 6:52

• Galaxy Note 7
• Rogue One trailer
• Share with us what mythical creature you would want to see yourself as in a painting you commission.

Sponsor - 34:47

• Apple Watch

From the Blog - 43:29

• "Random Encounters" from The Christian Nerd

My Fatness Pal - 1:13:35

• Ron's total weight loss: 7.11%
• Scott's total weight loss: 7.76%

Tweet of the Week - 1:26:25

• Ron's tweet
• Scott's tweet

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On this week's episode of The Christian Nerd Podcast we talk about Google's phones and being introverted.

Scott and Ron are back for another episode of The Christian Nerd Podcast. In Nerd News they discuss the Pixel, Google's new phone, and the new title and poster for the next Wolverine sequel. In From the Blog they talk about being introverted and why God might call us out of our comfort zones and into social interaction. They check in with My Fatness Pal and finish off with Tweet of the Week.

Intro - 0:00

• "Then the Lord said to him, “Who has made man's mouth? Who makes him mute, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? Is it not I, the Lord? Now therefore go, and I will be with your mouth and teach you what you shall speak.” But he said, “Oh, my Lord, please send someone else.”
• The Head and the Heart - Signs of Light
• Myzica - Love & Desire

Nerd News - 8:08

• Google Event
• Wolverine sequel officially titled Logan and a new poster
• Sigourney Weaver joins the cast of The Defenders as the main villain

Sponsor - 29:56

• Choose the Life by Bill Hull

From the Blog - 36:03

• "Barclay" from The Christian Nerd

My Fatness Pal - 57:42

• Ron's total weight loss: 4.88%
• Scott's total weight loss: 6.66%

Tweet of the Week - 1:04:39

• Ron's tweet
• Scott's tweet

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On this week's episode of The Christian Nerd Podcast we talk about Portal and some more changes in Scott's life.

Scott and Ron are back for another episode of The Christian Nerd Podcast. In Nerd News they talk about whether or not Portal would make a good movie and an editor for The Verge working at Apple. In From the Blog Scott shares about a weird week and finding out that Alycia got a job. They then discuss how to seek after God even when life is weird or crashing down all together. They check in with My Fatness Pal and finish off with Tweet of the Week.

Intro - 0:00

• "Tell me how I’m supposed to breathe with no air."
• Forgettable MCU music

Nerd News - 14:45

• Portal movie
• The Verge's Deputy Editor Chris Ziegler Was Secretly Working for Apple for Two Months

Sponsor - 34:28

• SongPop Party for AppleTV

From the Blog - 41:37

• "Airlock" from The Christian Nerd

My Fatness Pal - 1:18:42

• Ron's total weight loss: 4.80%
• Scott's total weight loss: 1.36%

Tweet of the Week - 1:25:18

• Ron's tweet
• Scott's tweet

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On this week's episode of The Christian Nerd Podcast we check in with Ron's unemployment and getting the most out of hearing the same Bible story over and over again.

Scott and Ron are back for another episode of The Christian Nerd Podcast. In Who Are You Ron gives an update on what he's been learning now that he's no longer employed. In Sponsor they share their favorite features in the updated Apple Music. In From the Blog they discuss how we can keep learning from God's word even if we've heard a story or a passage over and over again.

Intro - 0:00

• "We must allow the Word of God to confront us, to disturb our security, to undermine our complacency and to overthrow our patterns of thought and behavior.” - John R. W. Stott
• Google Allo
• Venus by Joy Williams

Who Are You - 14:53

Sponsor - 31:46

• Apple Music

From the Blog - 41:01

• "Rewatch" from The Christian Nerd

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On this week's episode of The Christian Nerd Podcast we talk about iOS 10 and getting off track from God.

Scott and Ron are back for another episode of The Christian Nerd Podcast. In Nerd News they share their favorite features in iOS 10, Ron gives his hands-on impression of the iPhone 7 and they discuss Deathstroke popping up in the new Batman movie. In From the Blog they talk about how small steps away from God can make a big different. Then they give ideas on how to course correct when we've wandered a little too far from God. They give an update in My Fatness Pal. And they finish off with Tweet of the Week.

Intro - 0:00

• "I am a giant proponent of giant screens. But I accept the fact that most of my movies are going to be seen on phones." - George Lucas

Nerd News - 12:36

• iOS 10
• Joe Manganiello will play Deathstroke in Ben Affleck’s Batman movie

Sponsor - 36:23

• Audio Hijack

From the Blog - 41:38

• "One Degree" from The Christian Nerd

My Fatness Pal - 1:14:47

• Ron's total weight loss: 4.11%
• Scott's total weight loss: 2.94%

Tweet of the Week - 1:20:36

• Ron's tweet
• Scott's tweet

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On this week's episode of The Christian Nerd Podcast we talk about the iPhone 7, Stranger Things and contentment.

Scott and Ron are back for another episode of The Christian Nerd Podcast. In Nerd News they talk the Apple Event, the new iPhone and the AirBuds. In From the Blog they share their thoughts on remaining content in a world of new technology. They give an update in My Fatness Pal. And they finish off with Tweet of the Week.

Intro - 0:00

• "We’re trying to make great products for people, and we have at least the courage of our convictions to say we don’t think this is part of what makes a great product, we’re going to leave it out." - Steve Jobs
• Ancestry.com commercial
• Scrubs: "My Way Home"

Nerd News - 11:32

• iPhone 7
• AirPods

Sponsor - 41:37

• Stranger Things

From the Blog - 46:19

• "#TBT: iPhone 5?" from The Christian Nerd

My Fatness Pal - 1:20:28

• Ron's total weight loss: 3.26%
• Scott's total weight loss: 5.03%

Tweet of the Week - 1:28:54

• Ron's tweet
• Scott's tweet

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