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Dig into all things spacey and faith-ish with our podcasts:
@nerdsatchurch.bsky.social's Epiphany Season dives into everything from cosmology & our solar system to astro-(physics, logy, nomers)!
@hnacpod.bsky.social's 6th Season covers all things Star Wars, Alien, & Predator!

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Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) to dive into our solar system for episode 4 in our Nerds At Church season of Epiphany! The scripture we refer to for this episode can be found here: https://bible.oremus.org/?ql=573905630 Find the Astrology episode with Emily Ann Garcia that we mentioned here: https://youtu.be/joWProEg2gA?si=a47GMRw7YzGB6rVr There’s lots of great info and links on NASA’s website: https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/ Emily mentioned Stefanie’s Zine where she shares fun facts on Jupiter’s moon, Io on p. 10-12: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1owsqDRe25x0GzdU4rgjCuGe4fRZqYfiY/view?usp=drivesdk Learn more about Quaoar and Weywot here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT9dFsRyMn0 Kay mentioned Gustav Holst’s “The Planets” full suite, which you can find here: https://youtu.be/Isic2Z2e2xs?si=d6rbl17YokKeb2A1 Emily mentioned the electromagnetic spectrum recordings of the planets, which have been recorded in the audible range of the human ear, which you can find here: https://youtu.be/FWq_sfQedmU?si=KJz7bpMj7E-0ppyf To support Nerds At Church, you can become a Patreon Supporter at any tier for extra perks and bonus content including uncut episodes, Live Q&As, discounts on merch, movie commentaries, and more: patreon.com/nerdsatchurch If becoming a paying supporter isn't possible right now, please leave us a review instead — it helps sustain the show and spread the word! Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, & Bluesky! at @NerdsAtChurch to connect! Season 4 Episode 04: Our Solar System

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Dive into the Solar System with @nerdsatchurch.bsky.social and learn about everything from Mercury to the Oort Cloud. This is prime nerdery here, folks, plus @queerpastor.bsky.social and @romans821.bsky.social help make connections to faith and the Bible!

Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) and special guest Emily Ann Garcia (they/she) to dive into astrology for episode 3 in our Nerds At... Season 4 Episode 03: Astrology

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Join @nerdsatchurch.bsky.social as they continue the dive into all things Space, Astronomy, and Epiphany for their third episode on Astrology with special guest, @emilisha.bsky.social!

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Do you have an opinion about Pluto?? @nerdsatchurch.bsky.social wants to know it!!

Please share and fill out this one question survey and let us know what you think about Pluto for an upcoming episode!!

The parable of the talents is tricky under the best circumstances, so join @romans821.bsky.social and @queerpastor.bsky.social to dive into currency and the text with nerdy connections and some fun anecdotes!

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Who are you remembering today? Reply and let us know so we can hold each other's love and grief together.

What a great episode helping to de-mystify funerals and all that surrounds death. Check out @nerdsatchurch.bsky.social's #AllSaints episode!

All Saints Sunday is coming and whether you preside at funerals for a living, work behind the scenes, are terrified of them or more, @romans821.bsky.social and I have got some tips and insights from professionals just for you in this episode!

Coffee is amazing!!! Brooke shares her wisdom and expertise, and everybody nerds out in this year's @nerdsatchurch.bsky.social Reformation episode! Check it out!

Whether you're commemorating the Reformation or the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost, @nerdsatchurch.bsky.social's deep dive into Pharisees and Sadducees and the many pitfalls folks might not know about is well worth the listen!

So often we are told that faith and politics don't mix, but @nerdsatchurch.bsky.social dove deep into the ways that they both are vital parts of who we are, what we do, and how we care for the neighbor with @sarahforiowa.bsky.social. Check it out in their latest episode!

Weddings are so complicated these days, it's hard to know how to navigate them. Check out the latest episode of @nerdsatchurch.bsky.social for tips, tricks, and nerdery! Plus they tackle a tricky parable with a grace few can muster!

You know you want the behind the scenes (and extra tips) on weddings. @romans821.bsky.social and I have lots of stories, tips, tricks, and general nerdery for you in our latest @nerdsatchurch.bsky.social episode!

In support of the #WGA and #SAGAFTRA strikes, @hnacpod.bsky.social is diving into a mini book season! Check out their first book club episode (video available for Patreon supporters)!

HNAC's Third Annual Pet Costume Contest is LIVE!!!

Submit a photo of your pet, stuffed animal, or plant in costume! Submissions are due October 27th. Submit your photo via email to HorrorNerdsAtChurch [at] Gmail [dot] com along with your pets name and your name.

In Matthew, Jesus tells many a parable involving vineyards, but how do they actually run? Check out @nerdsatchurch.bsky.social's latest episode to find out! Plus you'll still get all the most delightfully nerdy connections to the readings that you're used to!

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There's so much extra goodness that didn't fit in this week's episode!

From stories of music going well & badly, @suzannah.bsky.social's secret to knowing the Spirit's involved in a song, congregational singing, & more, it's packed into our patreon episode!

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Need help citing music you use in worship? Want to avoid lawsuits for not citing properly? Become a patreon supporter and get access to @suzannah.bsky.social's guide for print and livestream!

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Dig into the gifts of a variety of music in worship with @nerdsatchurch.bsky.social this week! Music can be a way to welcome and affirm or to make clear exclusion. @suzannah.bsky.social guested both to wax poetically about the gifts of secular music and talk copyright licensing/reporting!

Check out this week's @nerdsatchurch.bsky.social episode where @romans821.bsky.social and @queerpastor.bsky.social dive into Philippians!