

Church Nerds
Love Thy Nerd
Bubba is a founding partner of Love Thy Nerd, a ministry that attends comic and gaming conventions to minister to nerd culture. Bubba and his wife, Anna, bring a show that combines their Church Cred and the Nerd Cred to show you just how well these two ways of life come together.
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Dec 24, 2025 • 1h 24min
Episode 96 | The Gift That Keeps On Giving (Christmas Special)
In this Christmas special of the Church Nerds Podcast, Bubba and Anna share a candid and humorous conversation that blends marriage banter, nerd culture, and thoughtful spiritual reflection. As they look back on the past year of life, ministry, and community, they swap stories about terrible Christmas gifts, nostalgia-fueled nerdery, and what generosity really looks like during the holidays. Centered on biblical generosity—not just giving gifts, but giving time, presence, and care—this episode invites listeners to rethink how they live out the heart of Christmas together.Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/church-nerds/
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Dec 24, 2024 • 1h 11min
Episode 95 | Less "Hurry" This Holiday (Christmas Special)
Bubba & Anna slow down their busy lives long enough for a Christmas Eve special where they specifically look at the need to slow down your life. Join them as they discuss the John Mark Comer book, "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry," and learn how to live a full life without a full calendar.
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May 31, 2024 • 1h 9min
Episode 94 | Nerd Culture Etymology
The Church Nerds wrap up season 7 with a look at the way nerd culture words and church culture terms have become common vernacular.
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May 17, 2024 • 1h 20min
Episode 93 | Celebrity Conversions
In this episode, the Church Nerds take a look at recent celebrities who've announced their conversion to Christianity, and examine how Church Culture responds to these events.
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Apr 5, 2024 • 1h 8min
Episode 92 | How To Make a Superhero
Look, up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a new episode of Church Nerds, where Bubba & Anna discuss what makes up a hero - both as we understand them in comics and in real life - as well as why we are obsessed with superheroes and how they resonate with us.
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Mar 22, 2024 • 1h 15min
Episode 91 | Arcades & Christian Consumerism
Nothing quite like a fist full of tickets when you're a child at an arcade, spending $40 in quarters so you can trade your tickets for something from Dollar Tree that won't last the drive home. But as we grow up, are we still chasing prizes? In ministry or simply living as a Christian, are we constantly expecting something back? The Church Nerds are here to tackle that topic and share some arcade stories too.
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Mar 8, 2024 • 1h 22min
Episode 90 | The Super-Peers
The Church Nerds take a look at how media is influencing adolescents today compared to when they were children. Parenting, screen time, content limits, and more are on the table today on the show.
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Feb 23, 2024 • 1h 18min
Episode 89 | Rhythm (Season 7 Premiere)
The hosts discuss the rhythm in video games and church events calendars, exploring the balance between limited-time offerings and FOMO. They share their excitement about the new podcast studio setup and talk about personal challenges, childhood memories, and the evolution of classic computer games.

Apr 8, 2023 • 1h 26min
Episode 88 | Easter Eggstravaganza (Season 6 Finale)
Delve into Easter eggs from nerd culture and the Bible, painting potatoes instead of eggs this year, and pondering the future of Church Nerds. Also, explore hidden features in video games and discover connections to Jesus in the Bible.

Feb 3, 2023 • 1h 33min
Episode 87 | Artificial Spiritual Intelligence
The podcast explores the contrasting views on artificial intelligence, delving into its history and advancements. They discuss AI in art, religion, and its intersection with creation and worship, raising questions about its role in ministerial services. The hosts also touch on AI in gaming communities and its impact on society, drawing parallels with historical exclusivity issues.


