Checkpoint Church

About Checkpoint Church

This podcast is the hub for all of the sermons and podcasts from Checkpoint Church.

Publisher

Checkpoint Church

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Aug 2020

Latest episode

27 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

276 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Apr 2026

   Are We Streaming Again? + Rhythm Doctor & Anime Deep Dive

   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

2. 

   30 Mar 2026

   Talking fiction writing with author Joe Graves | The Checkpoint Church Podcast

   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

3. 

   18 Feb 2026

   Cozy Games + Hot Tea + Deep Talk: Undertale & Faith with Cozy Tea Pastor | Checkpoint Church Podcast

   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

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