
Nerds & Jesus Podcast
Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier
How should Christian nerds navigate living in the secular world, and be a light in the darkness, while nerding out on all types of TTRPGs/ fandoms pop culture has to offer? Join Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier with various guests as I cover different types of fandoms through the lens of the gospel. Whether you're looking for a Christian podcast to hear the latest nerd/geeky news or want to see how you can share your faith in your nerdy circle, this is the podcast for you!
Whether you're looking for a Christian podcast to hear the latest nerd/geeky news or want to see how you can share your faith in your nerdy circle, new episodes release every other Friday wherever you get your podcasts! If you would like to check out more on Nerds & Jesus, check out our Patreon page Patreon.com/nerdsandjesus where as a supporter of the show you'll get access to loads of great bonus content!
Looking forward to diving into all of these topics and thank you so much for tuning in!

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48 | Analyzing Films & Novels as Christian Nerds w/Author Josiah DeGraaf
Nerds & Jesus Podcast
04/27/24 • 45 min
Join Mary as she speaks with Author Josiah DeGraaf to talk about his works and how we as Christian nerds analyze different types of films and novels.
Get Josiah's free book and learn more about his works:
https://josiahdegraaf.com/free-book/About Josiah DeGraaf: Josiah DeGraaf is a literature nerd who loves epic fantasy stories with imaginative worlds and authentic characters. He loves crafting fantastical stories about characters who face the same dilemmas we do when we try to do the right thing. He works as the program director of The Young Writer’s Workshop, the marketing director of Story Embers, and also as a staff writer for Lorehaven. Outside of work and writing, he enjoys engaging in lively intellectual discussions, playing board games, hiking to gorgeous overlooks, and hanging out with his eight younger siblings. He lives in a small river town just north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Nerds & Jesus OnlineBio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction
• Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier
• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell
• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer
• Art: Billy Sons
About The Show How should Christian nerds navigate living in the secular world, and be a light in the darkness, while nerding out on all types of TTRPGs/ fandoms pop culture has to offer? Join me, Mary Howell, with various guests as I cover different types of fandoms through the lens of the gospel. Whether you're looking for a Christian podcast to hear the latest nerd/geeky news or want to see how you can share your faith in your nerdy circle, this is the podcast for you! New episodes release weekly!

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52 | Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Review w/Dezerae Manier
Nerds & Jesus Podcast
09/13/24 • 55 min
Listen to Mary and Dez as they share their thoughts on the latest film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! Where do you rate this film?
Nerds & Jesus OnlineBio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction
• Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier
• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell
• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer
• Art: Billy Sons
About The Show How should Christian nerds navigate living in the secular world, and be a light in the darkness, while nerding out on all types of TTRPGs/ fandoms pop culture has to offer? Join me, Mary Howell, with various guests as I cover different types of fandoms through the lens of the gospel. Whether you're looking for a Christian podcast to hear the latest nerd/geeky news or want to see how you can share your faith in your nerdy circle, this is the podcast for you! New episodes release weekly!

2 | What happens to us when we become obsessed with fandoms? w/ Pastor Joe Thompson & Micah Thompson
Nerds & Jesus Podcast
03/27/23 • 41 min
Welcome to the second episode of Mary Howell's podcast Nerds & Jesus. Father and son duo Pastor Joe Thompson and Micah Thompson join to discuss and answer this week's question:
"What happens to our brains when we become obsessed with a fandom? Is obsession the right word?"
After Mary's discussion with Joe and Micah, stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear the top nerdy news / stories of the week!
Nerds & Jesus OnlineBio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction
• Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier
• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell
• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer
• Art: Billy Sons
About The Show How should Christian nerds navigate living in the secular world, and be a light in the darkness, while nerding out on all types of TTRPGs/ fandoms pop culture has to offer? Join me, Mary Howell, with various guests as I cover different types of fandoms through the lens of the gospel. Whether you're looking for a Christian podcast to hear the latest nerd/geeky news or want to see how you can share your faith in your nerdy circle, this is the podcast for you! New episodes release weekly!

17 | Writing for Christian Fantasy w/ Author M.H. Elrich
Nerds & Jesus Podcast
07/24/23 • 45 min
Join Mary and Christian Fantasy Author M.H. Elrich as they dive deeper into what it looks like to write a book within the Christian Fantasy genre, and also highlight books written by M.H.
Author Bio
M.H. Elrich is a Christian Fantasy author, reader, otaku, and teacher who wears too many hats. In her spare time, she watches T.V. with her husband, rides horses, and travels to places with lots of trees. Her work has been featured in two separate books: Finding God in Anime and Where Giants Fall, and her stories have won several awards at the Kern County Fair. She is currently writing and publishing the Daughters of Tamnarae series.
Website:
Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18163040.M_H_Elrich?ref=nav_profile_l
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/mhelrichbooks/
Newsletter:
https://storyoriginapp.com/giveaways/336d7938-7be0-11eb-a442-67c5b3179815
Nerds & Jesus OnlineBio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction
• Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier
• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell
• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer
• Art: Billy Sons
About The Show How should Christian nerds navigate living in the secular world, and be a light in the darkness, while nerding out on all types of TTRPGs/ fandoms pop culture has to offer? Join me, Mary Howell, with various guests as I cover different types of fandoms through the lens of the gospel. Whether you're looking for a Christian podcast to hear the latest nerd/geeky news or want to see how you can share your faith in your nerdy circle, this is the podcast for you! New episodes release weekly!

22 | Nerd Chapel & Sharing Your Faith w/ Eric Anderson
Nerds & Jesus Podcast
08/29/23 • 40 min
This week I am joined by Eric Anderson from Nerd Chapel as we learn more about his ministry as well as have a conversation of what it looks like for Christian Nerds to share their faith!
Check out Nerd Chapel at www.nerdchapel.com!
Nerds & Jesus OnlineBio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction
• Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier
• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell
• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer
• Art: Billy Sons
About The Show How should Christian nerds navigate living in the secular world, and be a light in the darkness, while nerding out on all types of TTRPGs/ fandoms pop culture has to offer? Join me, Mary Howell, with various guests as I cover different types of fandoms through the lens of the gospel. Whether you're looking for a Christian podcast to hear the latest nerd/geeky news or want to see how you can share your faith in your nerdy circle, this is the podcast for you! New episodes release weekly!

27 | Fall Break: Nerdy News
Nerds & Jesus Podcast
10/02/23 • 16 min
This episode is like our fall break episode - but with just your host, Mary Howell, sharing the latest nerdy news of the week as well as the schedule for the rest of the year!
News Links:
WGA Strike Ends
SAG-AFTRA Video Game Strike
New Percy Jackson Book
Tales of the Shire
Doctor Who: 60th Anniversary Trailer
Stranger Things Play
Balder's Gate Cast Play D&D
Nerds & Jesus OnlineBio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction
• Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier
• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell
• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer
• Art: Billy Sons
About The Show How should Christian nerds navigate living in the secular world, and be a light in the darkness, while nerding out on all types of TTRPGs/ fandoms pop culture has to offer? Join me, Mary Howell, with various guests as I cover different types of fandoms through the lens of the gospel. Whether you're looking for a Christian podcast to hear the latest nerd/geeky news or want to see how you can share your faith in your nerdy circle, this is the podcast for you! New episodes release weekly!

30 | Can Christians be into Horror? w/BB Parker
Nerds & Jesus Podcast
10/30/23 • 46 min
Join Mary and BB Parker as they discuss their history within Horror and also talk about how we, as Christians, can respond to a culture that likes Horror and how we can be wise when approaching the genre!
Articles mentioned in the episode:
A Christian Perspective on Horror in Movies and Culture
Halloween & Horror | The Complete LTN Resource List
Nerds & Jesus OnlineBio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction
• Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier
• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell
• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer
• Art: Billy Sons
About The Show How should Christian nerds navigate living in the secular world, and be a light in the darkness, while nerding out on all types of TTRPGs/ fandoms pop culture has to offer? Join me, Mary Howell, with various guests as I cover different types of fandoms through the lens of the gospel. Whether you're looking for a Christian podcast to hear the latest nerd/geeky news or want to see how you can share your faith in your nerdy circle, this is the podcast for you! New episodes release weekly!

37 | Aquaman 2 Review w/Dezerae Manier
Nerds & Jesus Podcast
12/26/23 • 56 min
Dezerae Manier joins me on our last episode of the year as we review DC's final film from the OG DCEU. Merry Christmas!
Nerds & Jesus OnlineBio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction
• Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier
• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell
• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer
• Art: Billy Sons
About The Show How should Christian nerds navigate living in the secular world, and be a light in the darkness, while nerding out on all types of TTRPGs/ fandoms pop culture has to offer? Join me, Mary Howell, with various guests as I cover different types of fandoms through the lens of the gospel. Whether you're looking for a Christian podcast to hear the latest nerd/geeky news or want to see how you can share your faith in your nerdy circle, this is the podcast for you! New episodes release weekly!

29 | Fangirling Over Jesus w/Ashley Cox
Nerds & Jesus Podcast
10/16/23 • 51 min
Ashley Cox from Fangirling Over Jesus joins Mary as she shares about FOJ, talks about being a Christian cosplayer, and also Christian nerd fashion. All this and more on this episode of the Nerds & Jesus podcast!
To learn more about Fangirling Over Jesus: LINK
Nerds & Jesus OnlineBio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction
• Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier
• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell
• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer
• Art: Billy Sons
About The Show How should Christian nerds navigate living in the secular world, and be a light in the darkness, while nerding out on all types of TTRPGs/ fandoms pop culture has to offer? Join me, Mary Howell, with various guests as I cover different types of fandoms through the lens of the gospel. Whether you're looking for a Christian podcast to hear the latest nerd/geeky news or want to see how you can share your faith in your nerdy circle, this is the podcast for you! New episodes release weekly!

28 | Baldur's Gate 3 Review w/J.T. Powers & Jord’n Bay
Nerds & Jesus Podcast
10/11/23 • 61 min
This episode contains Act 1 spoilers. Jord'n Bay and J.T. Powers join Mary in this episode to talk about BG3, funny moments while playing it, our favorite parts of the game as well as how we as Christians should play this game or what to look out for.
BG3 is available on PC and PS5.
Nerds & Jesus OnlineBio.Site/NerdsandJesusProduction
• Hosts: Mary Howell & Dezerae Manier
• Creator, Editor, Producer, & Social Media: Mary Howell
• Music: Jon Bjork & Dragon Tamer
• Art: Billy Sons
About The Show How should Christian nerds navigate living in the secular world, and be a light in the darkness, while nerding out on all types of TTRPGs/ fandoms pop culture has to offer? Join me, Mary Howell, with various guests as I cover different types of fandoms through the lens of the gospel. Whether you're looking for a Christian podcast to hear the latest nerd/geeky news or want to see how you can share your faith in your nerdy circle, this is the podcast for you! New episodes release weekly!
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How many episodes does Nerds & Jesus Podcast have?
Nerds & Jesus Podcast currently has 58 episodes available.
What topics does Nerds & Jesus Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Geek, Christianity, Harry Potter, Marvel, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Jesus, Fantasy and Tv & Film.
What is the most popular episode on Nerds & Jesus Podcast?
The episode title '48 | Analyzing Films & Novels as Christian Nerds w/Author Josiah DeGraaf' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Nerds & Jesus Podcast?
The average episode length on Nerds & Jesus Podcast is 52 minutes.
How often are episodes of Nerds & Jesus Podcast released?
Episodes of Nerds & Jesus Podcast are typically released every 7 days, 6 hours.
When was the first episode of Nerds & Jesus Podcast?
The first episode of Nerds & Jesus Podcast was released on Mar 15, 2023.
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