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Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity hit US theaters June 25-29, and we couldn't wait to talk about it. In this episode of Comm Talk, we're giving you our honest, spoiler-free reaction to the first three episodes of the final season, then flipping the switch for a full spoiler-filled breakdown of what actually happens. If you're trying to decide whether to catch this before the July streaming release, or you've already seen it and need to talk through what just happened, this one's for you. We cover Bleach's 2004 debut, why this final arc has been worth the wait since 2016, the massive animation upgrade in this season, and what Yhwach's endgame actually means for the Soul Society. Stick around to the end for some announcements about Geek'd Con, the 10th anniversary of Comm Talk, and a sneak peek at what's next for Geek Devotions. ✨ SUPPORT THE MINISTRY Our passion is letting geeks know they are loved, and we can't do this without our incredible community. Help us keep creating impactful content: Become a Devoted Patreon Geek: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions Explore more ways to partner with us: https://geekdevotions.com/support/ Access our Free Curriculum & Resources: https://geekdevotions.com/freeresource/ 📱 CONNECT WITH GEEK DEVOTIONS Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/GeekDevotions Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/GeekDevotions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeekDevotions TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekdevotions Timestamps 00:00 – Cold open & welcome to Comm Talk Episode 216 02:35 – What is Bleach? A quick rundown for newcomers 06:54 – What "The Calamity" actually is (the theatrical release) 09:33 – Bleach's legacy: 2004–2023 and the "Big Three" era 14:51 – Spoiler-free section ends (ad break) 15:53 – ⚠️ Spoilers begin: Shinigami vs. Quincy and Yhwach's plan 20:22 – Uryu's fight and the power reveal 25:32 – Ichigo's "melting pot" of powers, explained 29:32 – Final thoughts 31:05 – Announcements: Geek'd Con, the book, our 10th anniversary

What happens when God asks you to lay down the very thing you love the most? Whether it’s a career path, a hard-earned identity, or a relationship, true provision always meets us at the intersection of absolute surrender. In this special episode of ComTalk, Dallas takes us behind the scenes of his pastoral life to share a raw, live message he recently delivered following an incredible week at youth camp. Diving deep into Genesis 22, Dallas dismantles the traditional Sunday-school assumptions surrounding Abraham and Isaac. By examining the visceral reality of a 37-year-old Isaac willingly carrying the means of his own demise, this message challenges us to look honestly at our lives: Are we building walls of isolation out of fear, or are we ready to experience the true meaning of Jehovah Jireh? Whether you are a lifelong believer looking for a deeper theological shift, or someone wrestling with fear and the pressures of modern success, this episode will challenge you to step out from behind your walls and discover what God has already provided on the mountain. ✨ SUPPORT THE MINISTRY Our passion is letting geeks know they are loved, and we can't do this without our incredible community. Help us keep creating impactful content: Become a Devoted Patreon Geek: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions Explore more ways to partner with us: https://geekdevotions.com/support/ Access our Free Curriculum & Resources: https://geekdevotions.com/freeresource/ 📱 CONNECT WITH GEEK DEVOTIONS Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/GeekDevotions Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/GeekDevotions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeekDevotions TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekdevotions Tme Stamps: 00:00 — Welcome to ComTalk Ep. 215 & Youth Camp Breakthroughs 02:07 — Sci-Fi Intermission: Live from Planet Geekery 03:16 — Live Sermon: Transforming Camp Moments into a Movement of God 08:14 — Unpacking Genesis 22: The True Heart of Jehovah Jireh 14:24 — Radical Obedience: Why You Can’t Delegate Your Hard Assignments 18:29 — Walking in Unity: Shifting from Passive Duty to Shared Worship 25:02 — The Ultimate Surrender: Stepping Out of Hiding and Facing the Altar 30:45 — From Camp to Reality: Reaching the People Directly Around You 34:01 — Altar Call: Laying Down Careers, Habits, and Identities for Jesus 36:34 — Post-Sermon Wrap-up & Final Pastoral Reflections 30:45 — Modern Idols: Dismantling the Walls We Hide Behind 36:34 — Altar Call, Radical Discipleship, & Final Pastoral Thoughts

Dallas and Celeste just got back from seeing Mortal Kombat 2, and they have thoughts. The sequel brings Johnny Cage into the fold, raises the stakes with the actual tournament, and delivers some genuinely great fights and character moments. But does it stick the landing? In the spoiler-free half, Dallas and Celeste break down the pacing problems, the characters who got shortchanged, and whether the film earns its R rating. Then after the break, gloves come off, full spoiler discussion on movie spoilers, Kitana's story arc (the one that should have been the whole movie), what the film gets right as a Mortal Kombat experience, and why it left Dallas wanting to fire up the games all over again. Check out The Bottom Shelf's Thoughts on the 90's movies Mortal Kombat - https://geekdevotions.com/2022/06/17/how-bad-is-mortal-kombat-tbs-review/ Mortal Kombat Annihilation - https://geekdevotions.com/2022/06/30/how-bad-is-mortal-kombat-annihilation/  💙 THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS We are so thankful to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who help make this ministry possible: Ruiz Family, Adam Arciniega, Branson Boykin, Nerd Chapel, Jacob Russell, Jeffrey Leon, Jonathan Herrman, Kevin Lovelace, Lady Lomax, Paul Turner, Paul J Powers, Savie Wilson, The Cel Cast, Monster Island Film Vault — and so many more. Thank you for your continued support! Become a Devoted Patreon Geek: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions  Discover other ways to support: https://geekdevotions.com/support/  Free Curriculum: https://geekdevotions.com/freeresource/ 📱 Connect with Geek Devotions: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/GeekDevotions  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/GeekDevotions  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeekDevotions  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekdevotions  Timestamps: 00:00 — Cold Open & Show Intro ("Get Over Here!") 00:39 — Welcome to Episode 214 01:03 — Celeste's History with Mortal Kombat (Spoiler: One Birthday Party) 02:12 — Dallas's History with MK — Sega Genesis to the MK Cartoon on TNT 04:58 — Mortal Kombat 2 Plot Setup / Johnny Cage Joins the Team 09:28 — Spoiler-Free Review Begins 10:03 — The Pacing Problem: A Rushed, Clunky First Act 11:00 — Sonya Blade Got Done Dirty (The Wasted Character Problem) 12:08 — Too Many Characters, Not Enough Story — The MK Annihilation Curse Strikes Again 13:03 — The Storytelling Feels Like the Games (And That's Mostly a Compliment) 13:32 — Should This Have Been a Two-Parter? (Or a Series?) 14:04 — Mortal Kombat Legacy Was Doing It Right 15:03 — Costume Designs Were Solid / You Can Get the Movie Skins in MK1 15:32 — The Fight Choreography: Rough in Act One, Great in Acts Two and Three 16:03 — Spoiler-Free Wrap-Up / Break Announcement 17:28 — [Commercial Break — The Cel Cast / Culture Box] 19:15 — Back from Break / Spoiler Section Begins 19:50 — Kano Is Alive — And Dallas Is Not Surprised 21:12 — Kano's Character Switch: Reluctant Good Guy  21:32 — This Is NOT a Kids' Movie — The R Rating, Discussed 26:40 — Kitana's Story Arc: The Best Part of the Film (And the Thanos/Gamora Comparison) 28:01 — Waiting for Mileena — And Why Her Absence Stings 28:07 — Final Verdict: Dallas Liked It, Will Rewatch, Wants to Play the Games Again 29:08 — The Hot Take: MK's Storytelling vs. Street Fighter 6 30:10 — Dallas's "Street Fighter Needs MK's Story Mode" Tangent 32:10 — Final Thoughts / Call for Audience Reactions 32:33 — Announcements: We Read Allegedly New Episode / Squid on Baby Break 33:43 — Spotify Timestamps & Show Notes Shoutout 35:58 — GeekCon in August / Support Geek Devotions 36:43 — Outro / Stay Devoted. Peace and Love.

Nine years. 213 episodes. Dallas and Celeste are marking Comm Talk's anniversary by looking back at how it all started — including a hosting disaster that nearly wiped out the first 13 episodes of the show. Plus, Free Comic Book Day just happened, and it's not quite what it used to be. Dallas and Celeste break down the books they picked up — from Mega Man and Street Fighter to Avatar Legends and a Webtoon crossover into print — and dig into what's actually going on with comic distribution right now. What's been the best part of nine years? What almost broke the show early on? And what do you want to hear more of? Tune in — and let them know. 💙 THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS We are so thankful to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who help make this ministry possible: Ruiz Family, Adam Arciniega, Branson Boykin, Nerd Chapel, Jacob Russell, Jeffrey Leon, Jonathan Herrman, Kevin Lovelace, Lady Lomax, Paul Turner, Paul J Powers, Savie Wilson, The Cel Cast, Monster Island Film Vault — and so many more. Thank you for your continued support! Become a Devoted Patreon Geek: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions   Discover other ways to support: https://geekdevotions.com/support/  Free Curriculum: https://geekdevotions.com/freeresource/     📱 Connect with Geek Devotions: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/GeekDevotions  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/GeekDevotions  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeekDevotions  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekdevotions   Timestamps: 00:00 — Intro / Cold Open & Show Intro 00:39 — Welcome to Episode 213 / Anniversary Announcement 01:03 — Nine Years of Comm Talk — Where It All Started 01:56 — The "Lost 13 Episodes" Story (Podcast Garden Disaster) 04:47 — Rebuilding on Podbean & How John Saved the Archive 05:08 — Looking Back at Early Episodes (Superman Month, GeekCon Road Trip, Godzilla Series) 06:59 — The Origin of "Glix" (Dallas Slurred His Words & Owned It) 07:05 — What Has Been the Best Part of Comm Talk? (Community Reflection) 09:58 — Comm Talk as Ministry — What Makes It Different 11:58 — Shoutout to Contributors & the Comm Talk Content Policy 17:57 — What's Your Favorite Part of 9 Years? (Celeste & Dallas Share) 18:00 — [Commercial Break — Retro Rewind Podcast / Culture Box] 19:15 — Back from Break / Real Life Interruption Confession 20:29 — Free Comic Book Day Segment Begins 21:44 — The State of Comic Distribution (Diamond vs. Comics Giveaway Day) 23:13 — Celeste's Pick #1: Avatar Legends + Minecraft (& the Leaked Avatar Movie) 26:15 — Dallas's Pick #1: Mega Man Showdown Special 28:22 — Celeste's Pick #2: Jem & the Holograms — And the Jessica Jones Confusion 32:44 — Dallas's Pick #2: Alien / Predator / Planet of the Apes (Marvel/Fox Comics) 35:33 — Predator vs. Spider-Man & Fantastic Four Coming Soon 37:17 — Celeste's Pick #3: Webtoon Unscrolled — Digital Comics Going Physical 41:01 — Dallas's Pick #3: Street Fighter Forever Issue Zero 44:17 — Upcoming Street Fighter Masters Comics (Ken & Juri) 45:17 — Shoutout: The Young Artist Who Recognized Celeste 46:43 — Outro / Call to Action — Rate, Review & Let Us Know What You Want More Of

This past week Celeste and Dallas had the opportunity to have a booth at the Louisiana Assemblies of God Network's Fine Arts Festival held at the Assembly in West Monroe! What was it like? Check out our LIVE podcast recording to find out! Learn more about Project Wildernes: https://projectwilderness.gg/   💙 THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS We are so thankful to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who help make this ministry possible: Ruiz Family, Adam Arciniega, Branson Boykin, Nerd Chapel, Jacob Russell, Jeffrey Leon, Jonathan Herrman, Kevin Lovelace, Lady Lomax, Paul Turner, Paul J Powers, Savie Wilson, The Cel Cast, Monster Island Film Vault — and so many more. Thank you for your continued support! Become a Devoted Patreon Geek: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions   Discover other ways to support: https://geekdevotions.com/support/  Free Curriculum: https://geekdevotions.com/freeresource/     📱 Connect with Geek Devotions: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/GeekDevotions  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/GeekDevotions  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeekDevotions  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekdevotions   Timestamps: 00:00 Intro & Geek Devotions 01:54 Fine Arts Festival Pictures & Our Booth 04:20 Photography & Mobile Art 05:40 Mario Kart Tournament & E-Sports 06:46 Participant T-Shirts & Nyan Cat Purse 07:50 Puppet Song Performance 09:24 Interpretive Dance & Friday Night Worship 10:14 The Crowd & Charlie Allo's Encouraging Words 13:14 The "Copy-Paste" Family & Solo Singer 14:15 Ashton Peters' Message 15:30 Painting During Worship 15:47 Friend's Singing Performance & Award 16:34 Next Gen Leader Charlie & Breakfast in the RAV4 18:19 Church Entrance & The Aldi Logo Similarity 19:17 Puppetry Award Ceremony 20:26 Smash Bros Tournament & Wild Wilkie 21:50 3D Art & Samson's Lego Scene 22:43 Smash Bros Exhibition Match 23:44 Human Video Drama 24:51 Fiber Art & String Art Presentation 25:34 Picture Wrap Up & 6-Week Curriculum 27:46 What is Project Wilderness? & Outro

We are barely a week into Anime April and we already have some favorites! Check out what we like so far! Also stick around to the end! If you're at the Louisiana Fine Arts Festival in West Monroe we have something special for you.... 💙 THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS We are so thankful to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who help make this ministry possible: Ruiz Family, Adam Arciniega, Branson Boykin, Nerd Chapel, Jacob Russell, Jeffrey Leon, Jonathan Herrman, Kevin Lovelace, Lady Lomax, Paul Turner, Paul J Powers, Savie Wilson, The Cel Cast, Monster Island Film Vault — and so many more. Thank you for your continued support! Become a Devoted Patreon Geek: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions  Discover other ways to support: https://geekdevotions.com/support/   📱 Connect with Geek Devotions: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/GeekDevotions Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/GeekDevotions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeekDevotions TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@GeekDevotions Time Stamps 00:00 - Welcome to the Comm Talk  01:09 - Kicking off Anime April 02:53 - Reviewing "Always a Catch" (Tomboy Heirs & Brass Knuckles) 06:04 - Discussing "Snowball Earth" & Child Soldiers in Mechs 08:25 - "Daemons of the Shadow Realm" Impressions 10:16 - "Eren the Southpaw" and its Artistic Vibe 12:01 - Breaking down "Ramparts of Ice" 15:30 - The wild, mature premise of "Rooster Fighter" 17:08 - Fine Arts Festival info & Exclusive Giveaways 20:04 - Wrapping up the show

In this episode of Comm Talk, Dallas and Celeste kick off 2026 by revisiting the legendary 80s anime Ronin Warriors (known in Japan as Samurai Troopers). The duo discusses the show's history, analyzes the animation style from the late 80s versus modern standards, and gives their honest review of the brand-new 2026 sequel series. Basic topics covered: Ronin Warriors vs. Samurai Troopers: A look at the history of the show, the differences between the Japanese and American versions, and the mysterious "Hajime Yatate" collective that created it The "Cinderella Effect" in Animation: Celeste explains how upscaling old animation to high definition can actually cause a loss of fine detail—like the "paint bucket" shoe error—and the need for grace when viewing older media on modern tech. 2026 Sequel Review: A breakdown of the new series' plot, the shift in art style to "pretty boys," and the major plot twist regarding the main character's heritage. The Missing Character: Celeste shares her strong feelings about the absence of the white tiger, White Blaze, in the new series and why he was the heart of the original show. Question: Did you like the new Samurai Troopers? Do you like the Original?   Check out our devotional on Samurai Troopers: https://youtu.be/T-nsoJkSxjM  🕒 Time Stamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:47 – Welcome to Comm Talk Episode 210 02:19 – Ronin Warriors vs. Samurai Troopers: The History 04:13 – The Plot: Fighting the Dynasty & The Ancient One 07:51 – 80s Art Style: The Beauty and the "Paint Bucket" Shoes 08:26 – The "Cinderella Effect": Losing Detail in Modern Upscaling 19:10 – The "Slow Burn" of 80s Storytelling vs. Modern Pacing 24:00 – PROMO: Monster Island Film Vault 25:28 – PROMO: Culture Box 26:50 – Review: Episode 1 of The 2026 Samurai Troopers Sequel Series  28:30 – New Art Style: Modern Standards and "Pretty Boys" 32:58 – Celeste’s Grievance: Where is White Blaze?! 34:50 – The Major Plot Twist: The Demon Lord's Heir 39:20 – Doing Sequels Right: The Rogue One Standard 42:16 – Announcement: Dallas is Writing a Book on Prayer! 44:06 – Outtake   💙 THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS We are so thankful to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who help make this ministry possible: Ruiz Family, Adam Arciniega, Branson Boykin, Nerd Chapel, Jacob Russell, Jeffrey Leon, Jonathan Herrman, Kevin Lovelace, Lady Lomax, Paul Turner, Paul J Powers, Savie Wilson, The Cel Cast, Monster Island Film Vault — and so many more. Thank you for your continued support! Become a Devoted Patreon Geek: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions  Discover other ways to support: https://geekdevotions.com/support/   📱 Connect with Geek Devotions: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/GeekDevotions Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/GeekDevotions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeekDevotions TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@GeekDevotions

Is Metroid Prime 4 Worth It for the Busy Gamer?   Date: January 4, 2026 Podcast: Comm Talk by Geek Devotions Series: Everyday Gamer’s Review Episode Summary Since 2007, gamers have been waiting for Metroid Prime 4. In this inaugural "Everyday Gamer Review," we look at this massive release from the perspective of a busy person with a day job and a backlog. We dive into the "beautiful visualizations" of the maps, the transition of the classic Metroidvania style into a first-person shooter, and whether the game’s systems are too complicated for someone with only a few hours a week to play. We also tackle common community complaints regarding "bland" maps and the notorious scanning mechanic to see if they truly hinder the experience. Whether you are a die-hard fan or a casual player on the fence, this episode helps you decide if it’s time to buy a new copy or start with Metroid Prime 1 Remastered instead.   Key Topics & Chapter Markers 00:00 The 17-year wait for Metroid Prime 4 00:28 What is an "Everyday Gamer Review"?   01:04 Story Setup: Samus and the psychic planet 01:31 Visuals and Performance: Switch 1 vs. Switch 2 02:14 Tutorial Mode: Is the game easy to learn? 02:52 The Sub-Menu: Tracking powers and controls 03:07 The Save System: Managing "real life" and save stations 04:58 Addressing the Critics: The Overworld and scanning mechanics 06:45 Final Verdict & Recommendations Call to Action Join the Community! Have you played Metroid Prime 4 yet? We want to hear your thoughts! Reach out to us on Discord, Instagram, Facebook, or our website to let us know if you enjoyed Samus's latest adventure.   💙 THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS We are so thankful to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who help make this ministry possible: Ruiz Family, Adam Arciniega, Branson Boykin, Nerd Chapel, Jacob Russell, Jeffrey Leon, Jonathan Herrman, Kevin Lovelace, Lady Lomax, Paul Turner, Paul J Powers, Savie Wilson, The Cel Cast, Monster Island Film Vault — and so many more. Thank you for your continued support! Become a Devoted Patreon Geek: 👉 https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions Discover other ways to support: https://geekdevotions.com/support/  📱 Connect with Geek Devotions: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/GeekDevotions  Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/GeekDevotions  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeekDevotions  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@GeekDevotions

Celeste and Dallas just got back from the Louisiana Delta Comic-Con in West Monroe. Join them as they break down their thoughts of this Louisiana Delta Community College hosted event and share some pictures too! Learn More about the Louisiana Delta Comic-Con: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567153256189   Learn more about Louisiana Delta Community College: https://www.ladelta.edu/  People Highlighted: John Stout and Kettlebriar's Workshop: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071165117056   Liz of Gargoyle Grotto: https://www.instagram.com/gargoyle_grotto   3 Bridges Productions: https://www.3bridgesproductions.com/   Louisiana Retro Con: https://www.louisianaretroconvention.com/   💙 THANK YOU TO OUR PATRONS We are so thankful to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who help make this ministry possible: Ruiz Family, Adam Arciniega, Lady Lommax, Paul Turner, Jacob Russell, Mike Alderman, Nerd Chapel, Monster Island Film Vault, PaulJPowers.com, Michael Manacci, The Cel Cast, Savie Wilson, John Harju, Kevin Lovelace, Branson Boykin, Leah Miller, Brianna Sheagley — and so many more. Thank you for your continued support! 🙌 SUPPORT GEEK DEVOTIONS Want to help us keep doing what we do? Here are a few ways you can get involved: ➡️ Become a monthly supporter on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions  ➡️ Give a one-time gift via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/GeekDevotions  ➡️ Check out our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1OA5D71138PDO?ref_=wl_share  ➡️ Grab some Devoted Geek gear: https://geekdevotions.creator-spring.com/  🌐 VISIT OUR WEBSITE For devotionals, blog posts, and more: http://www.GeekDevotions.com  🎙️ CHECK OUT OUR PODCAST Comm Talk by Geek Devotions is where we talk about general geek life and have various guests on! Listen on your favorite podcast platform or here: https://geekdevotions.podbean.com/  🤝 STAY CONNECTED Follow us for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and daily encouragement: 🐦 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/GeekDevotions  📸 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/GeekDevotions  📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeekDevotions  🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@GeekDevotions  ❤️ About Geek Devotions Geek Devotions is a ministry from devoted geeks who are devoted to letting people know they are loved. Each week, we use geek pop culture—movies, video games, anime, and comics—to share hope and encouragement rooted in the love of Christ.

Dallas and Celeste just wrapped up Geek'd Con 2025! What were the highs? What were the lows? How did it all go? Join us to find out! 📱 Stay Connected with Geek Devotions Follow us on social media and join the conversation: Twitter: www.twitter.com/geekdevotions  Instagram: www.instagram.com/geekdevotions  Facebook: www.facebook.com/GeekDevotions  🙌 Special Thanks Huge shoutout to our amazing Patreon supporters! Devoted Patreon Geeks: Ruiz Family • Adam Arciniega • Lady Lommax • Paul Turner • Jacob Russell • Mike Alderman • Nerd Chapel • Monster Island Film Vault • PaulJPowers.com • Michael Manacci • The Cel Cast • Savie Wilson • John Harju • Kevin Lovelace • Branson Boykin ...and many more! 💙 Support the Mission Help us continue sharing hope and encouragement through geek culture: Join Patreon for exclusive perks: www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions  Make a one-time gift via PayPal: www.paypal.me/geekdevotions  Check out our Amazon Wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1OA5D71138PDO?ref_=wl_share  Grab some Devoted Geek apparel: geekdevotions.creator-spring.com 🌐 More from Geek Devotions Visit our website for devotionals, podcasts, and updates: www.geekdevotions.com

In this episode of Comm Talk by Geek Devotions, Dallas sits down with Ron McKinney, the creator of Ascension After and founder of Studio Bless, a brand new studio dedicated to pointing people to Jesus through anime. Ron shares how the vision for Ascension After came about, the inspiration behind the characters, and why excellence in Christian media matters. We also talk about his creative influences (Naruto, Erased, Attack on Titan, My Hero Academia), how he’s building a team that’s like a band of brothers, and what it really means to stay grounded as a creative who's trying to follow God’s lead. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to make a Christian anime that doesn’t feel cheesy, this is one worth checking out. Learn more about Studio Bless: https://www.thestudiobless.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestudiobless   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/TheStudioBLESS ⁩   Check out Eric Rolon: https://www.youtube.com/angelegend ⁩     📱 Stay Connected with Geek Devotions Follow us on social media and join the conversation: Twitter: www.twitter.com/geekdevotions  Instagram: www.instagram.com/geekdevotions  Facebook: www.facebook.com/GeekDevotions  🙌 Special Thanks Huge shoutout to our amazing Patreon supporters! Devoted Patreon Geeks: Ruiz Family • Adam Arciniega • Lady Lommax • Paul Turner • Jacob Russell • Mike Alderman • Nerd Chapel • Monster Island Film Vault • PaulJPowers.com • Michael Manacci • The Cel Cast • Savie Wilson • John Harju • Kevin Lovelace • Branson Boykin ...and many more! 💙 Support the Mission Help us continue sharing hope and encouragement through geek culture: Join Patreon for exclusive perks: www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions  Make a one-time gift via PayPal: www.paypal.me/geekdevotions  Check out our Amazon Wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1OA5D71138PDO?ref_=wl_share  Grab some Devoted Geek apparel: geekdevotions.creator-spring.com 🌐 More from Geek Devotions Visit our website for devotionals, podcasts, and updates: www.geekdevotions.com

It’s been a WILD few weeks! In this special episode of Comm Talk, Dallas and Celeste dive into their experiences taking students to Louisiana Student Summer Camp and then leading students as they put on their own kids camp called Hero Academy. From spiritual breakthroughs to marshmallow debates (burned or roasted?!), this episode is packed with stories, laughter, and powerful lessons in discipleship. Whether you're a parent, youth leader, or camp survivor, this one’s for you! Several times we give a special thanks to Charlie Allo, Director of Next Gen Ministries in Louisiana for the Assemblies of God. He and his team made Summer Camp incredibly special. For more info about Next Gen Ministries in Louisiana visit their website: https://www.laaog.org/students  Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 1:17 What is the Monday Night Play and Pray 2:12 What is happening in this episode 3:53 Why Summer Camp is good for teens 5:19 What is the Louisiana Assemblies of God Student Life Summer Camp 8:46 What is Hero Academy 9:55 Celeste’s Win for Student Life Summer Camp 11:33 How Summer Camp Benefits Relationships in Student Ministry 14:43 Dallas’ favorite part of Student Life Summer camp 17:29 Why are personal experiences with God so important 20:41 Background of Hero Academy 26:20 Celeste’s highlight for Hero Academy 28:37 Dallas’ highlight for Hero Academy 29:00 How Student Camp helped students with Hero Academy 31:27 Monster Island Film Vault Promo 33:24 Going to Camp vs Leading a Camp 44:09 Dallas’ philosophy about leading 49:04 Devoted Geek Q&A About Camp Life 49:44 Question 1: How many roasted marshmallows did we eat? 51:02 Question 2: Do you roast or burn marshmallows? 52:00 Question 3: Has there ever been a camp game that ended in embarrassment? 54:48 Question 4: What was the “Wow, God” moment from camp? 56:09 Question 5: Did you get many kids who don’t come from Christian homes? 57:56 Question 6: How does dealing with youth differ between the two camps? 59:19 Question 7: Have you ever played Grog with your youth? 59:36 Question 8: As a parent, how do I help my kid keep their spiritual fire after camp? 1:04:27 Question 9 1:04:44 Question 10 1:05:06 Question 11:  If you could remember one thing from this camp season, what would it be? 1:06:39 Question 12: What methods do you use to help with homesickness?       📱 Stay Connected with Geek Devotions Follow us on social media and join the conversation: Twitter: www.twitter.com/geekdevotions Instagram: www.instagram.com/geekdevotions Facebook: www.facebook.com/GeekDevotions 🙌 Special Thanks Huge shoutout to our amazing Patreon supporters! Devoted Patreon Geeks: Ruiz Family • Adam Arciniega • Lady Lommax • Paul Turner • Jacob Russell • Mike Alderman • Nerd Chapel • Monster Island Film Vault • PaulJPowers.com • Michael Manacci • The Cel Cast • Savie Wilson • John Harju • Kevin Lovelace • Branson Boykin ...and many more! 💙 Support the Mission Help us continue sharing hope and encouragement through geek culture: Join Patreon for exclusive perks: www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions Make a one-time gift via PayPal: www.paypal.me/geekdevotions Check out our Amazon Wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1OA5D71138PDO?ref_=wl_share Grab some Devoted Geek apparel: geekdevotions.creator-spring.com 🌐 More from Geek Devotions Visit our website for devotionals, podcasts, and updates: www.geekdevotions.com

In this episode of Comm Talk by Geek Devotions, Dallas and Celeste discuss Marvel’s decision to delay Avengers: Doomsday and how it might help the MCU. They look at what this means for other upcoming projects like Secret Wars, The Fantastic Four, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day.   They also take time to discuss how choosing quality over quantity applies to real life and why delay is sometimes necessary for long-term growth. 📱 Stay Connected with Geek Devotions Follow us on social media and join the conversation: Twitter: www.twitter.com/geekdevotions Instagram: www.instagram.com/geekdevotions Facebook: www.facebook.com/GeekDevotions 🙌 Special Thanks Huge shoutout to our amazing Patreon supporters! Devoted Patreon Geeks: Ruiz Family • Adam Arciniega • Lady Lommax • Paul Turner • Jacob Russell • Mike Alderman • Nerd Chapel • Monster Island Film Vault • PaulJPowers.com • Michael Manacci • The Cel Cast • Savie Wilson • John Harju • Kevin Lovelace • Branson Boykin ...and many more! 💙 Support the Mission Help us continue sharing hope and encouragement through geek culture: Join Patreon for exclusive perks: www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions Make a one-time gift via PayPal: www.paypal.me/geekdevotions Check out our Amazon Wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1OA5D71138PDO?ref_=wl_share Grab some Devoted Geek apparel: geekdevotions.creator-spring.com 🌐 More from Geek Devotions Visit our website for devotionals, podcasts, and updates: www.geekdevotions.com

In this episode of Comm Talk by Geek Devotions, Dallas and Celeste are diving into two stories that surprised them in all the best ways. First up, Apothecary Diaries. After binge-watching all of Season 1 and catching up on Season 2, they break down what the show’s about, why it grabbed their attention, and some of the deeper stuff going on beneath the surface. From the structure of the palace society to the emotional weight the characters carry, there's a lot more happening here than just solving medical mysteries. Then after a quick break, they jump into Marvel’s Thunderbolts. They unpack the story, talk about what worked, what didn’t, and how the film opens the door to some pretty real conversations, especially around depression, purpose, and what it means to move forward when life gets heavy. If you've been curious about either of these or just want to hear some real talk about storytelling, grab your coffee and let’s chat. Follow Geek Devotions on social media! http://www.twitter.com/geekdevotions http://www.instagram.com/geekdevotions https://www.facebook.com/GeekDevotions/   ______ THANK YOUS ___________ A big thank you to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who support us monthly! Ruiz Family | Adam Arciniega | Lady Lommax | Paul Turner | Jacob Russell | Mike Alderman | Nerd Chapel | Monster Island Film Vault | PaulJPowers.com | Michael Manacci | The Cel Cast | Savie Wilson | John Harju | Kevin Lovelace | Branson Boykin | And Many more!    ____ Help Support the Mission of Geek Devotions _____ Join them and get special benefits. https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions You can also make a one-time gift via PayPal. https://www.paypal.me/geekdevotions And don't forget to check out our Amazon wishlist for items that help us create more content. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1OA5D71138PDO?ref_=wl_share Explore our range of Devoted Geek Apparel for all your fandom needs. https://geekdevotions.creator-spring.com/ ____ Website ____ Visit our Website for more content and updates. http://www.geekdevotions.com

Lost File originally aired on: August 13, 2017 - Special thanks to John Harju for helping us recover this. This week on Comm Talk… Special guest Bryan and Cassie join us as we talk about things that we are nostalgic for and we talk about some of the good aspects of nostalgia and some of the negative aspects. During the course of our conversation we talk about movies, shows, games and music that holds a special place in our hearts and why they hold those positions. Follow Geek Devotions on social media! http://www.twitter.com/geekdevotions http://www.instagram.com/geekdevotions https://www.facebook.com/GeekDevotions/   ______ THANK YOUS ___________ A big thank you to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who support us monthly! Ruiz Family | Adam Arciniega | Lady Lommax | Paul Turner | Jacob Russell | Mike Alderman | Nerd Chapel | Monster Island Film Vault | PaulJPowers.com | Michael Manacci | The Cel Cast | Savie Wilson | John Harju | Kevin Lovelace | Branson Boykin | And Many more!    ____ Help Support the Mission of Geek Devotions _____ Join them and get special benefits. https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions You can also make a one-time gift via PayPal. https://www.paypal.me/geekdevotions And don't forget to check out our Amazon wishlist for items that help us create more content. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1OA5D71138PDO?ref_=wl_share Explore our range of Devoted Geek Apparel for all your fandom needs. https://geekdevotions.creator-spring.com/ ____ Website ____ Visit our Website for more content and updates. http://www.geekdevotions.com