Nerds At Church
NerdsAtChurch, is a (re)new(ed) podcast nerding out about the Scripture we hear at worship each week and its connections to all things nerdery!
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Trying to figure out how to take the Bible seriously, but maybe not literally? Check out our episode from season 1 where Pastor Emily and Pastor Kay dive into biblical imagery and literalism!
4th Sunday After Pentecost Year B Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) to explore new and nerdy connections to the scripture for the 4th Sunday after Pentecost, also kno...
Ok, this week we're actually on-track with the readings! The audio may say second after, but the captions and description are right with 3rd. Check out our revisited conversation on blame, shame, and vulnerability with Rev. Callie Swanlund!
3rd Sunday After Pentecost Year B Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) and special guest Rev. Callie Swanlund (she) to explore new and nerdy connections to the scripture...
Happy Pride month, y'all! From Muppets to heroes and more, you
matter in all of who you are!
We're celebrating love in all of its beautiful forms. Happy ! 🌈
As we continue shifting from Season 4 to Season 5, we've got another great movie commentary for May! Become a Patreon supporter today and you also get access to our Jupiter Ascending movie commentary, merch discounts, uncut episodes, and more!!
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ETA: ok. We mixed up. This is for *next* week, so we'll try again next week. 🤦
Dive into blame, shame, and vulnerability with Pastor Kay and Pastor Emily. In this revisited episode, they're joined by Rev. Callie Swanlund to dive into how we "Show up. Be seen. Live brave." - Brené Brown
Now with captions!
2nd Sunday After Pentecost Year B Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) and special guest Rev. Callie Swanlund (she) to explore new and nerdy connections to the scripture...
Join Pastor Emily and Pastor Kay as they revisit our first Holy Trinity episode and dive into The Trinity! Now we've got captions and everything!
Holy Trinity Year B Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) to explore new and nerdy connections to the scripture for Holy Trinity Sunday, the first Sunday af...
As we approach Pentecost, Dr. Jake Rapp joins Pastor Kay and Pastor Emily to talk languages, translation, and interpretation (with plenty of jokes and puns)! Travel back to our first season with captions to "spark" your interest!
Pentecost Year B Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) and special guest Dr. Jake Rapp (he) to explore new and nerdy connections to the scripture for Pen...
This week we're Ascending through the atmosphere! Jessica Waller joins Pastor Kay and Pastor Emily in this revisited episode to find out what that does to a human body. Check it out with captions!
Ascension Year B Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) and special guest, science teacher, Jessica Waller (she) to explore new and nerdy connections to t...
The April Movie Commentary is up! As we move between seasons 4 and 5, we're digging into some of the amazing Superheroes of Space, beginning with Captain Marvel!
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As we continue revisiting our first season, Pastor Emily and Pastor Kay dive into all things love! Learn the words for love in Greek, learn about relationship anarchy, and more! Check it out with captions and a delightful background :)
Easter 6 Year B Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) to explore new and nerdy connections to the scripture for the 6th Sunday of Easter (05/09/2021), w...
As we revisit season 1, diving into gender as it relates to the Ethiopian eu**ch and beyond, Pastor Kay and Pastor Emily's conversation is perhaps more relevant now than ever. Plus, now it comes with captions and a background!
Easter 5 Year B Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) to explore new and nerdy connections to the scripture for the 5th Sunday of Easter (05/02/2021), w...
As Peter and John were just arrested in Acts and Jesus is about to be in John, it is a great time to revisit our episode from our first season where Pastor Emily and Pastor Kay dive into abolition with Pastor Elle Dowd!
*Elle's pronouns are she/they.
Easter 4 Year B Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) and special guest Rev. Elle Dowd (she/they) to explore new and nerdy connections to the scripture ...
From kids' books to Process and Reality and more, for this week's , which Muppet do you want narrating which audiobook?
Fozzie to slow down for kids? Miss Piggy narrating Valentina Tereshkova as the First Lady of Space? Rowlf setting the book to music?
How could we talk so much about Apollo 13 and then not record a movie commentary?? We couldn't! Become a Patreon supporter and check out our Movie Commentary with special guest, Pace Warfield!
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And of course, we've got captions and a stimmy background for your booknerd needs!!
Season 4 Episode 11: Book Talk Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) to dive into books for our final episode in our Nerds At Church season of Epiphany! The scripture ...
It's finally here! We've compiled the books we've mentioned, the ones we missed, and a whole bunch for kids! Check out our final episode for season 4 and dive into all the nerdiness with Pastor Kay and Pastor Emily!
Season 4 Episode 11: Book Talk by Nerds At Church Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) to dive into books for our final episode in our Nerds At Church season of Epiphany! The scripture we refer to for this episode can be found here. We talked about all of our episodes this season, which you can find wherever you catch your pod...
We're back from Holy Week, travels, & tech troubles with the very important question for this week's :
Which Muppet would you like to travel to space with?
Rizzo to get in the tight spaces? Gonzo's awe & wisdom? the Pigs in Space for experience? Someone else?
Was Jesus a ghost? zombie? vampire? something else? Join Pastor Kay, Pastor Emily, Pace Warfield and Joe, for a Horror Nerds at Church throwback for Easter 3 this year. Plus, check out how far the podcasts have come in the last 3 years!
Easter 3 Year B Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) and special guests Pace Warfield-May (they) and Joe Ramelo (he) from the new, spin-off podcast, Ho...
We're taking a brief break for Holy Week/tech issues/traveling before finishing up our season, so now is the perfect time to join our patreon and check out our uncut episode with Rev. Kristin Rice, and more!
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No trip to the moon (or even just into orbit) would be complete without captions and a stimmy background, so we've got our YouTube version up and ready for you too!
Season 4 Episode 10-Space Programs Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) and special guest Rev. Kristin Rice (she/they) to dive into space programs for episode 10 in our N...
Diving into space travel and space programs a little closer to home and reality, Pastor Emily and Pastor Kay are joined by Rev. Kristin Rice who takes us to the moon! Check it out in episode 10!
Season 4 Episode 10: Space Programs by Nerds At Church Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) and special guest Rev. Kristin Rice (she/they) (pupper parent to Blessing) to dive into space programs for episode 10 in our Nerds At Church season of Epiphany! The scripture we refer to for this episode can be found here. Kay mentioned this...
A bit late, but Palm/Passion Sunday's street theater resistance brings hope for a world where Empire looms too large. Revisit Season 1 where Pastor Emily and Pastor Kay are joined by Rev/awo lenny duncan to dive into all the drama and politics.
Palm/Passion Sunday Year B Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) and special guest Rev. Lenny Duncan (they) to explore new and nerdy connections to the scripture f...
With Jeremy Cobb as our guest, this week's *had* to dive into D&D, so which Muppet do you most want to play in D&D and what class would they be?
Gonzo as Magician or Bard? The Swedish Chef as alchemist or warlock? Electric Mayhem full of bards?
Let us know!
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It wouldn't be space travel in pop culture or anywhere else without stimmy stars and captions for accessibility! Check out our latest episode with Jeremy Cobb of Three Black Halflings A Dungeons & Dragons Podcast on YouTube or wherever you catch your podcasts!
CN: we discuss rise of N***s & child dismemberment/danger
Season 4 Episode 09: Space Travel in Pop Culture Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) and special guest Jeremy Cobb (he/him) to dive into space travel in pop culture for episode 9 in o...
From StarWars to TTRPGs, to The Arrival, Foundation, and more, Pastor Kay and Pastor Emily dig into Space Travel in Pop Culture with Jeremy Cobb of Three Black Halflings A Dungeons & Dragons Podcast!
CN: we discuss rise of N***s & child dismemberment/danger
Season 4 Episode 9: Space Travel in Pop Culture by Nerds At Church Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) and special guest Jeremy Cobb (he/him) of Three Black Halflings to dive into space travel in pop culture for episode 9 in our Nerds At Church season of Epiphany! The scripture we refer to for this episode can be found here. We mentioned epis...
As his feast day approaches and we read of seeds falling to earth to be born again this Sunday, join Pastor Kay, Pastor Emily, and special guest Francisco Herrera for a deep dive into Archbishop Óscar Romero of El Salvador.
Lent 5 Year B Join Rev. Emily E. Ewing (they) and Rev. Kay Rohloff (she) and special guest Francisco Herrera (he/mother) to explore new and nerdy connections to the script...