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No Shame in My Geek Game Why I Refuse to Outgrow My Faith or My Fandom
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A simple message questioning the compatibility of faith and fandom sparked this deeply personal exploration of what happens when our spiritual lives intersect with our love for stories. What if the comics, anime, and fandoms we enjoy aren't distractions from our faith, but different lenses through which we can experience God's truth?
Drawing from Scripture, theological wisdom from C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, and personal experience, we explore how the very first thing we learn about God is that He's creative—and how our own creativity and imagination might be sacred reflections of His character. Those superhero sacrifices, redemption arcs, and moments of grace in our favorite stories often echo biblical truths in ways that make them personally meaningful.
This journey isn't about consuming media uncritically. Rather, it's about approaching stories with discernment while recognizing that God speaks in unexpected places. We tackle practical questions like dealing with criticism, finding divine echoes in secular content, raising children with both faith and imagination, and being authentic witnesses in fandom communities.
The false dichotomy between spiritual maturity and childlike wonder falls apart when we remember Jesus' own words about becoming like children. Your joy in stories, your imagination, your unique interests—these aren't contradictions to your faith journey but beautiful expressions of who God created you to be.
Have you ever felt torn between your spiritual life and your fandoms? Share your experience in the comments or reach out directly. We're building a community where both faith and fandom can flourish together.
I would love to hear from you!
For listeners looking to deepen their engagement with the topics discussed, visit our website or check out our devotionals and poetry on Amazon, with all proceeds supporting The New York School of The Bible at Calvary Baptist Church. Stay connected and enriched on your spiritual path with us!
Chapters
1. No Shame in My Geek Game Why I Refuse to Outgrow My Faith or My Fandom (00:00:00)
2. Welcome to Compass Chronicles (00:01:06)
3. When Faith Meets Fandom (00:05:51)
4. Theology of Creativity & Imagination (00:11:06)
5. Faith, Fandom & Identity (00:16:41)
6. Practical Tools for the Journey (00:22:04)
7. Common Questions for Faith-Filled Fans (00:25:48)
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