Love Thy Nerd

This has been a highly requested playlist - a Praise & Worship playlist featuring just the upbeat songs! Perfect for background music at church events or for when you need an influx of joy. Find direct links at lovethynerd.com/radio in the Mood Mix list.

What if ministry is not about the perfect plan, but just showing up? Bubba Stallcup and David Byron Hicks talk game store ministry, real friendship, and the power of faithful presence in this episode of NCMU. Watch or Listen now: lovethynerd.com/ncmu-49-david-…

Thirty years of zombies, bio-weapons, and somehow still trusting suspicious hallways. Caleb McLemore shares why Resident Evil has lasted this long—and why its real strength is the contrast between heroes who endure suffering and villains who spread it. lovethynerd.com/thirty-years-o…

St. Patrick’s Day means one thing on The Pull List: a Green Superhero Draft. 🍀 Hector, CJ, and Radio Matt bring the fun, then dig into comic pulls and deeper spiritual themes too. Watch or Listen now: lovethynerd.com/pull-list-123-… #ComicBooks #Superheroes #LoveThyNerd

Bubba & Mark lead a session at #exponentialnext, sharing why nerd culture ministry is important and impactful. @exponentialus

Our boys have been at #exponentialnext, doing what they do best! @exponentialus

In The Captain and The Lord: What One Piece Teaches Us About Following Jesus, Steven Dobek explores all ten crew members through the lens of discipleship, grace, trust, healing, and freedom. Read it here: lovethynerd.com/the-captain-an…

Retro games, convention stories, and a surprisingly deep convo on showing up well in nerd culture spaces. 🎮 Luke, Michael, and Matt Warmbier talk nostalgia, industry cons, community, and the friendships built through faithful presence. Watch now: lovethynerd.com/ltn-pulse-26-m…

Zelda fans may not need to panic just yet. 👑 Sam Owens breaks down why Nintendo has a history of celebrating The Legend of Zelda anniversaries over time, not in one big drop. A quiet February does not mean an empty 40th anniversary year. Read it here: lovethynerd.com/zelda-is-not-b…

What if worship shows up in movies, games, and the stories you already love? Steve Valdez and Kyle Fox talk about bringing worship into your hobbies, rethinking nerd culture, and maybe Steve’s rising game store empire. Watch or Listen now: lovethynerd.com/save-continue-…

Iris Cruz uses BoJack Horseman to unpack Step 4 of recovery: a searching and fearless moral inventory. It’s a sharp, honest look at trauma, accountability, and why awareness isn’t the same as repentance or change. lovethynerd.com/bojack-horsema…

Today, we have launched a brand new Radio Mix Playlist, hand-curated over the last few weeks, featuring the best Christian R&B, Soul, and modern Gospel music. Hit "shuffle" and jam out! Spotify: open.spotify.com/playlist/7l6HK… Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/playlist/ch…

Steven Dobek’s latest reflects on Jinbei, Luke 7, and what it means when authority recognizes someone truly worth submitting to. A strong finale to The Captain and The Lord series. lovethynerd.com/the-captain-an…

Are you building your life with purpose—or just keeping up with the next demand? CBG 44 dives into Fliptoons and Coffee Rush and asks a deeper question about living by design instead of pressure. Watch or Listen now: lovethynerd.com/cbg-44-built-o… #BoardGames #FaithAndGaming

Life falling apart? Philippians 4 still speaks. In this episode of Bible Thump, Hector Miray talks about trusting God, holding onto peace, and applying what we already know in hard seasons. Watch or Listen now: lovethynerd.com/bible-thump-17… #BibleThump #Philippians4 #LoveThyNerd

Board games may bring people to the table, but Tyler Waldrep reminds us that the people across from us matter more than the games themselves. This piece is about friendship, presence, and remembering the deeper purpose behind what we do. lovethynerd.com/why-we-play-th…

Your people are gathering. Gamers, creators, and nerd ministry leaders. Once a year. One castle. April 14-15 👉 ncmsummit.com

How do you build an authentic brand without getting swallowed by the noise? Hector Miray talks with Taurin Hurley of Recalibrate Media about creativity, entrepreneurship, storytelling, and staying true to your voice. Watch or Listen now: lovethynerd.com/faith-fandom-3… #FaithAndFandom

You've asked for it - we're delivering! 37 of our Christian Spotify Playlists are now available on Apple Music too! Follow @LoveThyNerd on Apple Music or visit lovethynerd.com/radio for direct links!

Nerd culture ministry matters because nerd culture is where people actually live—community, identity, joy, grief, belonging. 🎮✨ Not “invading” spaces. Not bait-and-switch. Just showing up as real fans with humility + love. “We are nerds too.” Read: lovethynerd.com/why-nerd-cultu…