You Keep Isolating Yourself — And It's Slowly Breaking You Down | Pragmata Devotional

Why Spider-Noir Was Filmed in Real Black & White — And What's Hiding Underneath

Have you ever watched something that looked right but felt like something was off underneath? In this episode, Dallas looks at how Amazon's Spider-Noir went the extra mile to film in authentic noir style — and what that intentionality has to say about the difference between looking like a Christian and actually being one. Question of the Week: What is your favorite black and white film? Leave a comment below! Sign up to get updates on Dallas' upcoming book "How Do I Actually Pray" 👉 https://mailchi.mp/b7ddcf5cc33a/how-do-i-actually-pray 💙 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/ 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 ⚡️ (Podcast) Listen to our extended chats on Comm Talk: https://geekdevotions.podbean.com/ 📱 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 Here are the ways to support us: ⚡️ PATREON: Become a monthly supporter: https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions ⚡️ DONATE: Give a one-time gift via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/GeekDevotions ⚡️ WISHLIST: Check out our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1OA5D71138PDO?ref_=wl_share 🎪 See Us Live! We will be at Geek'd Con in Shreveport, Louisiana this August! Come find our booth, say hello, and let us encourage you in person. And wherever you are on the con floor — love on the other cosplayers, encourage the vendors, and help make it an amazing event. ⏱ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction / Spider-Noir & the art of true film noir 1:11 - Welcome to Geek Devotions 2:05 - What makes Spider-Noir's black and white actually different 3:08 - How many modern movies do Black and White filming 3:58 - The danger of just putting on a filter 5:20 - 1 Samuel 16:7 — the Lord looks at the heart 5:54 - God wants the real you, not just the surface 7:24 - Closing encouragement / Question of the Week 8:20 - GeekCon announcement & Patreon shoutout

Witch Hat Atelier & the Two Ways to Study

Have you ever approached something so seriously that you forgot why you loved it in the first place? In this episode, Celeste looks at Agott's arc in Witch Hat Atelier and what it has to say about studying Scripture with both discipline and a sense of awe and wonder. Question of the Week: If you randomly stumbled across magic, what would be the first thing you'd want to learn to do? Sign up to get updates on Dallas' upcoming book "How Do I Actually Pray" 👉 https://mailchi.mp/b7ddcf5cc33a/how-do-i-actually-pray 💙 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/ 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 ⚡️ (Podcast) Listen to our extended chats on Comm Talk: https://geekdevotions.podbean.com/ 📱 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 Here are the ways to support us: ⚡️ PATREON: Become a monthly supporter: https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions ⚡️ DONATE: Give a one-time gift via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/GeekDevotions ⚡️ WISHLIST: Check out our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1OA5D71138PDO?ref_=wl_share ⏱ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction / Agott & Coco in Witch Hat Atelier 00:33 - Welcome to Geek Devotions 00:52 - Breaking down Agott's approach to learning magic 01:44 - When knowledge becomes more important than wonder 02:43 - What Coco's sense of awe teaches us 03:34 - 2 Timothy — studying Scripture to rightly handle it 04:33 - Approaching God's Word with reverence, not routine 05:35 - Closing encouragement / Question of the Week 06:07 - Thank you to our Patreon supporters

Mortal Kombat 2 Gets Something Right About Feeling Like a Failure

Have you ever hit a point where you feel like you've got nothing left to offer -- like your best days are already behind you? In this episode, Dallas looks at Johnny Cage's arc in Mortal Kombat 2 and what it has to say about finding your purpose when you feel completely out of place. Question of the Week: What's your favorite fighting game? Sign up to get updates on Dallas' upcoming book "How Do I Actually Pray":https://mailchi.mp/b7ddcf5cc33a/how-do-i-actually-pray [https://mailchi.mp/b7ddcf5cc33a/how-do-i-actually-pray] 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 [https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions]Other ways to support: https://geekdevotions.com/support/ [https://geekdevotions.com/support/] SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCES Listen to our extended chats on Comm Talk: https://geekdevotions.podbean.com/ [https://geekdevotions.podbean.com/] CONNECT WITH GEEK DEVOTIONS Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/GeekDevotions [http://www.twitter.com/GeekDevotions]Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/GeekDevotions [http://www.instagram.com/GeekDevotions]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeekDevotions [https://www.facebook.com/GeekDevotions]TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekdevotions [https://www.tiktok.com/@geekdevotions] SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon (monthly): https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions [https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions]PayPal (one-time): https://www.paypal.me/GeekDevotions [https://www.paypal.me/GeekDevotions]Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1OA5D71138PDO?ref_=wl_share [https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1OA5D71138PDO?ref_=wl_share] Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction / Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat 200:33 - Welcome to Geek Devotions00:52 - Breaking down Johnny Cage's character arc01:44 - When you feel like you don't have a purpose02:43 - What shifted Johnny's perspective03:56 - Ephesians 2:10 — created for good works04:58 - You were placed here for a reason06:07 - Closing encouragement / Question of the Week06:43 - Thank you to our Patreon supporters

Does God Actually Play Favorites? What Muppets From Space Gets Right

Have you ever felt like you were on the outside looking in, like you just did not quite fit anywhere? This week Celeste takes a look at Gonzo's struggle for identity in Muppets From Space alongside the story of Cornelius in Acts 10 to show that God has never seen anyone as an outsider. Question of the Week: Who's your favorite muppet? Sign up to get updates on Dallas' upcoming book "How Do I Actually Pray" https://mailchi.mp/b7ddcf5cc33a/how-do-i-actually-pray 💙 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/ 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 ⚡️ (Podcast) Listen to our extended chats on Comm Talk: https://geekdevotions.podbean.com/ ============================= 📱 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 ============================= Here are the ways to support us: ⚡️ PATREON: Become a monthly supporter: https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions ⚡️ DONATE: Give a one-time gift via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/GeekDevotions ⚡️ WISHLIST: Check out our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1OA5D71138PDO?ref_=wl_share 00:00 - Gonzo and the Muppets: What Belonging Really Looks Like 00:54 - Welcome to Geek Devotions 01:26 - Who Is Cornelius and Why Does He Matter in Acts 10 02:56 - What Acts 10 Teaches Us About Accepting Other Believers 04:09 - Scripture Reading: God Shows No Partiality 05:10 - How Do We Actually Apply This to Daily Life 07:29 - Question of the Week and Community Shoutout

You Keep Isolating Yourself — And It's Slowly Breaking You Down | Pragmata Devotional

Why do I feel so drained and disconnected even when I'm technically around people? In this video, a scene from the new game Pragmata unlocks a powerful conversation about why real, two-way human connection isn't optional — and what you can practically do to build it. Question of the Week: Tell us about a time when someone took time to hear your heart. Sign up to get updates on Dallas' upcoming book "How Do I Actually Pray" https://mailchi.mp/b7ddcf5cc33a/how-do-i-actually-pray 💙 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/ 📒 Show Notes and Resources 📒 ⚡️ (Podcast) Listen to our extended chats on Comm Talk: https://geekdevotions.podbean.com/ ============================= 📱 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 ============================= Here are the ways to support us: ⚡️ PATREON: Become a monthly supporter: https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotions ⚡️ DONATE: Give a one-time gift via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/GeekDevotions ⚡️ WISHLIST: Check out our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1OA5D71138PDO?ref_=wl_share Timestamps: 00:00 - Playing Pragmata: The Conversation That Started Everything 01:55 - Why Isolation Will Eventually Break You Down 03:06 - What Ecclesiastes Says About Going It Alone 04:08 - How To Actually Build Real Connections With People 05:46 - The Two Types of People Who End Up Isolated 11:03 - Question of the Week and Community Shoutout