Nerds At Church Podcast

Post-Election Minisode de Nerds At Church Pastor Emily (they) and Pastor Kay (she) take some time to check-in, process, and look ahead since the election. This episode was originally recorded the week after the elections in the united states, but due to family emergencies and life, captions didn't get finalized until now, so it's a bit later than we'd hoped for. Now that we are into December and have had some time to process and reflect, let us know how you're feeling, what information you are in need of, and what else you'd like from us in this time!Pastor Emily mentioned this special from the Daily Show which is an important post-election watch.As always, check out our booklist from this and past seasons on bookshop.org!  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.  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!

It's finally here! Our post-election minisode (recorded, but not finalized, in a timely fashion) is finally out! Give it a listen & let us know what you think! As we dive back into the podcast, we'd love to know what you want to know or hear more about!!

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N@C December Movie Commentary Help us pick which movie to watch and share a movie commentary!!

We're working on our Patreon Movie Commentary for December and can't decide between two, so we're putting it to a vote!

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YouTube video by Diakonia Faith Collective Season 5 Episode 07: John Brown

For the caption lovers and needers among us, soar amongst the clouds with John Brown, Paul's letter to Philemon, and Kira Nerys!!

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How far would a non-enslaved person go for someone who is enslaved? Join @romans821.bsky.social & @queerpastor.bsky.social to dig into John Brown and more!

CN: slavery, “comfort women” during Kira Nerys, and violence & capital punishment during John Brown.

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YouTube video by Diakonia Faith Collective 26th Sunday after Pentecost Year B

From Law, Prophets, and Writing to Gospels and Letters (not the ABCs), revisit our episode for this Sunday's readings with @queerpastor.bsky.social and @romans821.bsky.social !

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We know we've been a bit MIA lately, but we haven't actually teleported out of here (no matter how much we currently want to). We've got some important episodes coming out still and just recorded a "minisode" with some updates for y'all, which should come out soon. More soon!

YouTube video by Diakonia Faith Collective 22nd Sunday after Pentecost Year B

We missed posting earlier in the week, but this week's revisited episode dives into grace (costly? cheap? bargain basement?) in all its varieties! Join @queerpastor.bsky.social and @romans821.bsky.social for a great exploration of this vital part of Christianity!

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YouTube video by Diakonia Faith Collective Season 5 Episode 05: Malala Yousafzai

You know we're not that villainous that we wouldn't include captions! Soar through our villain era with captions and clouds!
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It's time for VILLAINY!!! When it comes to the environment, who really are the villains?

Join @queerpastor.bsky.social and @romans821.bsky.social for their Villain Era with The Weather Underground, Earth Liberation Front, and more!!

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YouTube video by Diakonia Faith Collective 21st Sunday after Pentecost Year B

We were a bit late this week, but economic justice is always a timely concern! Revisit our episode with captions and a stimmy background!

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YouTube video by Diakonia Faith Collective 20th Sunday after Pentecost Year B

This week's readings are tough if you don't have any context. Revisit our first season with @queerpastor.bsky.social and @romans821.bsky.social to unpack marriage, divorce, and more!

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Black Panther Movie Commentary | Nerds At Church Get more from Nerds At Church on Patreon

Our Black Panther Movie Commentary drops on Patreon today at 3pm! Watch together and leave comments or check it out any time after that!! Patreon starts at just $5/month, cheaper than a ticket to the theaters (and much more COVID safe!)

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ID: Snuffleupagus Muppet, a large Muppet with brown fur, a pink tongue, and large trunk and tail sits on hindlegs.

ID: Gonzo the Muppet looks directly at the camera while wearing a yellow red hot peppers button-up shirt against a purple backdrop.

ID: Elmo stands in an orange NASA space suit and hat by the NASA logo with an image of earth from space in the background to the right.

Whether you're casting Snuffleupagus' warmth & flitting visibility for Asiya, Gonzo's genderqueer Esther, Elmo's confusing testing of powers as Kamala Khan, or something else, our episode 5 #MuppetsMoment has all the options you need!

Let us know who you're casting!

Also, soar over the heroes with captions! Plus I forgot to mention, Kamala Khan as Ms. Marvel is decidedly one of my favorites and we get to nerd out all about her!!

Y'all this episode was amazing to record!!! Lamya H and their book Hijab Butch Blues are brilliant! She was such a gift of a guest for @romans821.bsky.social and I!

YouTube video by Diakonia Faith Collective Season 5 Episode 05: Malala Yousafzai

Soar through the captions with a bit more grace than Kamala Khan when she's first getting the hang of her powers!
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Join @romans821.bsky.social, @queerpastor.bsky.social, and special guest, Lamya H, author of Hijab Butch Blues, to dig into Malala Yousafzai, Esther and Asiya, and more!

CN: we mention human trafficking during Esther & gun violence during Malala.

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I think Miles Morales' Spidey could definitely have a good time with the Muppet Lions. ...but then, so could Rowlf.
What about you? Who are you casting for Episode 4's #MuppetsMoment?

You know we've got accessibility in mind! Soar through our captions for episode 4! We're pretty sure you won't get caught in any webs :)

I do love Spider-Gwen, but really all the spideys are awesome! Check out episode 4 and dig into the Spideys, Njinga Mbandi, and Daniel with @romans821.bsky.social and I!

YouTube video by Diakonia Faith Collective 19th Sunday after Pentecost Year B

This week @romans821.bsky.social and @queerpastor.bsky.social are revisiting inclusion and exclusion with Rev. Lisa Heffernan! Check out the more inclusive and accessible video for captions and stims :)

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ID: Team Red (Daredevil, Spiderman, and Deadpool) are drawn in ready to fight stances facing a superimposed Gonzo the Great who stands in a superhero pose.

ID: a family of four Muppet Lions stand together with Rowlf in the front by a piano.

ID: a family of four Muppet Lions stand together with Miles Morales' animated Spider-Man swinging by in front.

It's time once again for our #MuppetsMoment! Who are you casting this week?

Team Red teaming up with Gonzo the Great? Rowlf growling at the lions? Miles Morales taking on Muppet Lions in Daniel? So many options! Let us know who you are casting!

YouTube video by Diakonia Faith Collective 18th Sunday after Pentecost Year B

Jesus says "Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me" in this week's gospel, but what does that mean? Join @queerpastor.bsky.social and @romans821.bsky.social as they revisit our season 1 episode on children and childism, now with captions!

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YouTube video by Diakonia Faith Collective Season 5 Episode 04: Spider-Man!

And, of course, soar above it all with our captions and weave your web of power and responsibility!

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Spider-Man, Spider-Gwen, does whatever a Spider can!
That's right, it's Spidey time! Dig into Spider-Man, Njinga Mbandi, and Daniel with @queerpastor.bsky.social & @romans821.bsky.social in our latest episode!

CN: mention of s**cide inthe Njinga Mbandi convo

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ID: Sweetums the Muppet faces the camera with arms wide open, lower lip protruding with teeth sticking up, a large nose, and a furry head.

ID: Big Bird, the Muppet from Sesame Street stands with orange legs and a yellow, feathered body, looking at the camera.

ID: Gonzo the Muppet wears a yellow chili pepper button up shirt, plaid pants, and a hat while carrying Rizzo the Rat Muppet, who's wearing a letter jacket, on their shoulder.

Since Jesus is the star of Episode 3, our #MuppetsMoment has taken on a new twist: which Muppet would you cast for which Gospel's version of Jesus?

John's Sweetums? Would Marks' Jesus be Big Bird? Gonzo? Someone else? Let us know and check out our latest episode for more!

YouTube video by Diakonia Faith Collective 17th Sunday After Pentecost Year B

Learning hard things is... hard. Join @romans821.bsky.social and @queerpastor.bsky.social for this revisited episode from season 1, now with captions and a stimmy background!

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This week, Jesus cusses. Yes it's a slur. No he's not calling her a cute puppy (even so, that would still be demeaning). Yes, it's complicated.

Join @romans821.bsky.social and I to revisit our episode from season 1 and the trauma collision (h/t @suzannah.bsky.social) of our gospel!

It wouldn't be heroes without soaring through the clouds with captions (and Jesus. did we mention Jesus?)

Episode 3 seemed like the perfect episode to talk about Jesus. ...and Jesus. ...and Jesus.

I blame @romans821.bsky.social :)

But for real, join us as we dive into the biblical, historical, and pop culture (born circa 1950 'Murica) Jesus for our latest @nerdsatchurch.bsky.social episode!