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Are we bringing back the Checkpoint Church stream? Nerd Pastor Nate, Twila, and DGC discuss the future of our gaming community, the "itch" for relational streaming, and why we’re going on a podcast hiatus.Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/checkpointchurchSupport Checkpoint Church: https://www.checkpointchurch.com/supportTimecodes:00:00 - Welcome to Checkpoint Church01:12 - Introducing Twila & DGC01:55 - What we're Watching: Spy x Family, Trigun Stampede, & The Lighthouse05:00 - Resident Evil 9 & The Best "Needle Drops" in Gaming11:35 - What we're Playing: Ace Attorney & Rhythm Doctor15:35 - Life is Strange: Double Exposure & Dragon Quest19:35 - Pragmatic: Capcom’s "Dad Space"?25:50 - What we're Reading: Demon Copperhead & Americana32:30 - April Checkbox Unboxing38:40 - Rhythm Doctor: More than just one button46:20 - Mono: Is it the new Laid-Back Camp?53:30 - Where the Wildflowers Grow Review1:02:15 - The Big Question: Should we start streaming again?1:19:25 - How did you Checkpoint this week?Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.#nerdculture Thanks to our supporters:- All Boosters- All Hype Crew MembersAnd a special shoutout to our Patron level supporters:- DGC- Twila27- bweesh7777

Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/checkpointchurchSupport Checkpoint Church: https://www.checkpointchurch.com/supportTimecodes:0:00 - Intro5:10 - Watch/Play/Read23:00 - CheckBox Ad23:55 - April Book/Anime/Video Game Club Ad25:35 - My Family and the End of Everything Discussion1:02:30 - How did you Checkpoint this week?1:07:50 - Outro/Shout-OutsCheckpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.#nerdculture Thanks to our supporters:- All Boosters- All Hype Crew MembersAnd a special shoutout to our Patron level supporters:- DGC- Twila27- bweesh7777

Undertale pacifist run meets cozy tea vibes and deep faith talk ☕🎮On this episode of the Checkpoint Church Podcast, Nerd Pastor Nate sits down with Cozy Tea Pastor to explore what Undertale reveals about mercy, choice, community, and the stories we carry.We also chat about:- What we’ve been watching / playing / reading- How Cozy Tea Pastor connects cozy games + spirituality- A quick breakdown of the GDC 2026 Games Industry Report (AI, burnout, layoffs, DEI, unionization)🎧 Follow Cozy Tea Pastor: https://linktr.ee/cozyteapastor00:00 Welcome to Checkpoint Church + Today’s Game Plan01:38 Meet Cozy Tea Pastor (Cozy games, tea, and where to find them)04:16 Watch, Play, Read — What We’ve Been Watching (Olympics + vampire anime)07:50 Nate’s Watch List: 1001 Movies + ‘Past Lives’ Praise11:52 What We’ve Been Playing: Undertale, RuneScape Nostalgia, and More16:28 Outer Worlds 2 & the Stressful Joy of ‘Cairn’ (Rock Climbing Game)23:25 What We’ve Been Reading: Pokémon Adventures Manga + Current Books30:29 Community Updates: Weekly Hangouts, DLC Communion, and Next Topic (AI)31:17 Discerning AI in the Church + Free DLC Invite (God in the Machine)32:34 DLC Rebrand + Clubs You Can Still Join (Book/Anime/Game)33:58 Cozy Tea Pastor Update: Streaming, Substack & Cult of the Lamb Reflections37:07 Lent Season Plans: Liturgical Gaming Practices & Hollow Knight Notes41:01 Undertale Stream Debrief: The 'Fake Ending' and Why It Hits So Hard52:01 GDC Report Highlights: AI Sentiment, Layoffs, Crunch, Unions & DEI01:00:50 How Did You Checkpoint This Week? Community Question + Wrap-Up Thanks01:03:32 Supporters Shout-Outs, Where to Find Cozy Tea Pastor, and Final BlessingJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/checkpointchurchSupport Checkpoint Church: https://www.checkpointchurch.com/supportCheckpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before. #nerdculture Thanks to our supporters:- All Boosters- All Hype Crew MembersAnd a special shoutout to our Patron level supporters:- DGC- Twila27- bweesh7777

Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/checkpointchurchSupport Checkpoint Church: https://www.checkpointchurch.com/supportPlayStation’s “AI Ghost Player” patent has people divided—accessibility breakthrough or AI playing games instead of you?In this episode of the Checkpoint Church Podcast, Nerd Pastor Nate and co-hosts unpack what this could mean for gamers, disabled players, dev jobs, and what we’re actually chasing when we play.In this episode:- What Sony’s “AI Ghost” concept actually is (and what it isn’t)- Accessibility benefits vs “autopilot gaming” concerns- “AI” as a buzzword: generative vs gameplay assistance- The ethics question: can a human do this instead?Go directly to our Giving: https://bit.ly/givecheckpointSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://bit.ly/tothepointnewsFollow the blog: https://www.checkpointchurch.com/blog0:00 The Start of The Show1:19 Co-host Introductions2:28 WPRL22:39 DLC AD24:44 Main Topic57:13 How Did You Checkpoint?1:04:28 ShoutoutsCheckpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before. #GamingPodcast #NerdCulture

Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/checkpointchurchSupport Checkpoint Church: https://www.checkpointchurch.com/supportGo directly to our Giving: https://bit.ly/givecheckpointSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://bit.ly/tothepointnewsFollow the blog: https://www.checkpointchurch.com/blog0:00 - Intro / Watch, Play, Read20:42 - Club Reviews45:35 - CheckBox Goes Quarterly54:35 - Checkpoint 2026 + Word of the Year1:10:10 - How did you Checkpoint this week?Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before. #GamingPodcast #NerdCulture

Wondering what All Saints Day has to do with nerds, geeks, and gamers? In this episode of the Checkpoint Church Podcast, we talk Apocalypse Hotel, Witch Watch, Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping, our Pixel Pilgrimage through Keeper, and the “saints” of games & anime that shaped our faith and fandoms.We’re a Christian gaming / nerd ministry podcast for people who love video games, anime, books, and Jesus—and don’t want to explore faith alone.Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/checkpointchurchSupport Checkpoint Church: https://www.checkpointchurch.com/supportGo directly to our Giving: https://bit.ly/givecheckpointSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://bit.ly/tothepointnewsFollow the blog: https://www.checkpointchurch.com/blogRead Cozy Tea Pastor's blog on All Saints Day: https://open.substack.com/pub/cozyteapastor/p/remembering-the-games-that-changed?r=1wb4re&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=falseTimecodes:0:00 - Intro1:00 - Watch/Play/Read14:10 - October Club Debrief33:15 - Ad: Pixel Pilgrimage36:15 - Apocalypse Hotel Nerdy Sermon Discussion47:45 - All Saint's Day for Nerds1:06:00 - How did you Checkpoint this week?Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.#AllSaintsDay #ChristianGamers #CheckpointChurch #NerdPastorNate

Are gamers really getting older—and why does mobile win by a mile? We break down the ESA’s 2025 “Power of Play,” then spotlight our favorite Steam Next Fest demos—plus how play feeds community and faith.In this episode of the Checkpoint Church Podcast, Nerd Pastor Nate, Lizzie, and Wizen dig into the ESA’s 2025 Global Power of Play findings (age, gender, why we play), talk Xbox accessibility wins, and share our Steam Next Fest standouts (including a Paper-Mario-style gem and one surprisingly soulful skate RPG). We also ask our weekly question: How did you Checkpoint this week? Tell us below—your story might show up in the next episode.Chapters below. Games/series mentioned: Overwatch 2, Pokémon Legends: ZA, Deep Space Nine, To Be Hero X, Wind Breaker, House Mother Normal, This Here Flesh, Star Sand Island, Escape from Ever After, Skate Story.About Checkpoint ChurchWe help nerds, geeks, and gamers feel seen, connected, and spiritually supported. Whether you believe in God or not, you matter here.Indie GoGo Campaign:    • God Loves Nerds. Help Us Prove It. | Indie...  Join our Discord:   / discord  Support Checkpoint Church: https://www.checkpointchurch.com/supportGo directly to our Giving: https://bit.ly/givecheckpointSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://bit.ly/tothepointnewsFollow the blog: https://www.checkpointchurch.com/blogTimecodes:0:00 - Intro1:05 - Watching/Playing/Reading19:05 - Power of Play Report43:15 - CheckBox Ad44:26 - Next Fest Recap54:07 - Demo Game Memories1:00:32 - How did you Checkpoint this week?1:04:31 - Anti-Book Study AdCheckpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.

Indie GoGo Campaign: https://youtu.be/u_f214rZgp4Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/checkpointchurchSupport Checkpoint Church: https://www.checkpointchurch.com/supportGo directly to our Giving: https://bit.ly/givecheckpointSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://bit.ly/tothepointnewsFollow the blog: https://www.checkpointchurch.com/blogTimecodes:0:00 - Intro1:25 - What have you been watching, playing, or reading?16:35 - What is Cozy Tea Gaming?29:20 - Nintendo Direct Recap58:00 - The AI Artist Alley Situation1:12:15 - Meta XR Glasses1:19:57 - DLC Ad1:21:14 - Closing Credits/ShoutoutCheckpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.

Indie GoGo Campaign: https://youtu.be/u_f214rZgp4Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/checkpointchurchSupport Checkpoint Church: https://www.checkpointchurch.com/supportGo directly to our Giving: https://bit.ly/givecheckpointSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://bit.ly/tothepointnewsFollow the blog: https://www.checkpointchurch.com/blogTimecodes:0:00 - Intro13:46 - Club Talk: Duck Detective: The Secret Salami25:00 - Club Talk: The Night Circus33:40 - Club Talk: A Place Farther Than The Universe48:11 - Nerdy Sermon Talk: To Be Hero X56:08 - Indie GoGo Campaign Update57:03 - Nerdy News: Silksong Crashes Steam1:06:15 - Nerdy News: Life Is Strange TV Series1:11:55 - Comment Response: Is NPN for kids?1:16:58 - Loneliness Epidemic & what it means to be a part of Checkpoint Church1:24:56 - How did you Checkpoint this week?Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.

Submit your news: https://bit.ly/deartwig We stream on twitch.tv/checkpointchurch Mondays - 1:00-4:00 pm EST Tuesdays - 8:00-11:00 pm EST Thursdays - 10:00am-1:00pm EST Sub to our VODs Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCxOx_ZwuCIGcYpLS5cGg1Hw Follow Us Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/CheckpointChurch Join the convo on our Discord: https://discord.gg/zUg5sj7 Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before. Timeline: 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - Weekend Reflection 5:00 - HEADLINE #1: GTA 6 Trailer Leaks 8:58 - HEADLINE #2: Fortnite Season 5 11:55 - HEADLINE #3: Halo Season 2? 14:45 - HEADLINE #4: Elon Musk Interview 19:40 - HEADLINE #5: No GamePass on Nintendo? 22:30 - HEADLINE #6: Waluigi Designer's Peach Design 27:05 - Cryptic Critiques 31:40 - News from the Discord 46:34 - This Week In History 49:48 - Upcoming Game/Show/Movie Releases 57:38 - Meme of the Week 58:45 - Wrap Up

Submit your news: https://bit.ly/deartwig We stream on twitch.tv/checkpointchurch Mondays - 1:00-4:00 pm EST Tuesdays - 8:00-11:00 pm EST Thursdays - 10:00am-1:00pm EST Sub to our VODs Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCxOx_ZwuCIGcYpLS5cGg1Hw Follow Us Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/CheckpointChurch Join the convo on our Discord: https://discord.gg/zUg5sj7 Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before. Timeline: 0:00 - Intro 0:50 - Weekend Reflection 4:45 - HEADLINE #1: The Game Awards Updates 9:45 - HEADLINE #2: Fallout TV Series Release Date Revealed 13:38 - HEADLINE #3: YouTube Playables 17:00 - HEADLINE #4: Christmas and Game Subscriptions 21:11 - HEADLINE #5: Scott Pilgrim - No Season 2? 23:30 - HEADLINE #6: Squid Game Controversy 26:54 - Cryptic Critiques 29:30 - News from the Discord 41:25 - This Week In History 45:13 - Upcoming Game/Show/Movie Releases 52:00 - Meme of the Week 53:08 - Wrap Up

Submit your news: https://bit.ly/deartwig We stream on twitch.tv/checkpointchurch Mondays - 1:00-4:00 pm EST Tuesdays - 8:00-11:00 pm EST Thursdays - 10:00am-1:00pm EST Sub to our VODs Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCxOx_ZwuCIGcYpLS5cGg1Hw Follow Us Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/CheckpointChurch Join the convo on our Discord: https://discord.gg/zUg5sj7 Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before. Timeline: 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Weekend Reflection 4:15 - HEADLINE #1: OpenAI Fiasco 7:45 - HEADLINE #2: RIP Comixology 11:45 - HEADLINE #3: Apple Adds RCS 15:18 - HEADLINE #4: MapleStory New Age 18:30 - HEADLINE #5: Netflix Cancellations 21:42 - HEADLINE #6: YouTube New AI Policy 25:22 - Cryptic Critiques 28:17 - News from the Discord 37:30 - This Week In History 43:19 - Upcoming Game/Show/Movie Releases 48:30 - Meme of the Week 49:15 - Wrap Up

Submit your news: https://bit.ly/deartwig We stream on twitch.tv/checkpointchurch Mondays - 1:00-4:00 pm EST Tuesdays - 8:00-11:00 pm EST Thursdays - 10:00am-1:00pm EST Sub to our VODs Channel: youtube.com/channel/UCxOx_ZwuCIGcYpLS5cGg1Hw Follow Us Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/CheckpointChurch Join the convo on our Discord: https://discord.gg/zUg5sj7 Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before. Timeline: 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Weekend Reflection 2:44 - HEADLINE #1: The Game Awards Noms 4:10 - HEADLINE #2: The Legend of Zelda Movie 6:07 - HEADLINE #3: Netflx Geeked Week Recap 8:46 - HEADLINE #4: The Completionist Scandal 10:40 - HEADLINE #5: Tiffany x Pokemon 12:15 - HEADLINE #6: Indie World Recap 14:13 - Cryptic Critiques 17:00 - News from the Discord 22:25 - This Week In History 25:55 - Upcoming Game/Show/Movie Releases 31:26 - Meme of the Week 32:10 - Wrap Up

🎮 Dive into our 'Nerdy Sermon Rewind' as Nerd Pastor Nate explores the unexpected Christian themes in the cult classic 'Catherine: Full Body'. Discover how this game intertwines with deep theological concepts, challenging puzzles, and a story that will leave you pondering the balance between freedom and order. 🕹️ Join our Checkpoint Church community as we navigate faith, gaming, and the tough choices of adulthood. Don't forget to play 'Catherine: Full Body' and join the conversation! Support our ministry here: https://bit.ly/givecheckpoint 🎮 Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 0:59 - Welcome! 1:32 - Scripture 2:50 - What is Catherine: Full Body? 5:13 - The Mysterious Meter 7:35 - Scripture Analysis 11:15 - The Tough Truth of Choice 12:27 - What does this mean for us today? 13:40 - Thanks for Watching! 14:40 - Quick Question 15:05 - Three Things 15:45 - Twitch Clip 🙏 Join Checkpoint Church community: Twitch: https://twitch.tv/checkpointchurch Discord: https://discord.gg/checkpointchurch YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/checkpointchurch Follow Us Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/CheckpointChurch 👍 Like this video and subscribe for more nerdy deep-dives into faith, gaming, and culture. 💬 Question of the day: What's the most challenging game you’ve ever played? Share with us in the comments! 📚 Recommended Videos: https://youtu.be/eqlmWgwJMeY https://youtu.be/JLXfweU8shY https://youtu.be/qlNQ9TbKAYg #CheckpointChurch #catherine #catherinefullbody #NerdySermon Writer, Filmographer: Nathan Webb Editor: Niki Turner Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.

Welcome to Checkpoint Church where we delve deep into the intersections of faith and pop culture. Today, we're exploring Mike Flanagan's take on Edgar Allen Poe's "Usher" series, drawing parallels between its narrative and the Gospel of Luke's account of Jesus' crucifixion. Join Nerd Pastor Nate as we discuss choice, destiny, and the ever-present mystery that makes our faith journey thrilling. Whether you're a fan of horror, a believer, or just curious, there's something for everyone. Don't forget to subscribe and hit that bell for more deep dives! Support our ministry here: https://bit.ly/givecheckpoint 🎮 Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:08 - Welcome! 1:45 - Scripture 2:20 - What is The Fall of the House of Usher?4:29 - The Bad Choices of the Usher Family5:40 - Scripture Analysis 7:09 - The Holy Mystery of Jesus8:10 - The Paradox of Grace10:04 - What does this mean for us today? 12:00 - Thanks for Watching! 13:10 - Quick Question 13:31 - Three Things - Twitch Clip 🙏 Join Checkpoint Church community: Twitch: https://twitch.tv/checkpointchurch Discord: https://discord.gg/checkpointchurch YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/checkpointchurch Follow Us Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/CheckpointChurch 👍 Like this video and subscribe for more nerdy deep-dives into faith, gaming, and culture. 💬 Question of the day: Which are you: a Street Kid, Nomad, or Corpo? 📚 Recommended Videos:https://youtu.be/juUU6m-WWq4?si=1hGbhi6-HWBZPWxChttps://youtu.be/O1agE-4IkDs?si=LrdXNAWFw5FL2UYXhttps://youtu.be/4ccWI8w4-pQ?si=szBwkXdX7db6EI4E #CheckpointChurch #thefallofthehouseofusher #mikeflanagan #NerdySermon Writer, Filmographer: Nathan Webb Editor: Niki Turner Checkpoint Church is the place where all people from all walks of life are always welcomed with loving arms. We strive to steer clear from the modern temptations of being too ‘churchy’ or judgmental. We are the safe space for those who haven’t felt welcomed by the church before.