Do you dream of dragons, understand Klingon, or consider Pocky your favourite snack? Do you wish there was a book that mashed your faith and fandom together? Delving into the worlds of superheroes, science fiction, anime, fantasy, and video games, Thy Geekdom Come--written by a group of authors and pastors from a variety of Christian backgrounds--relates these tales to an almighty, loving God who is ever present in our beloved franchises. From Doctor Who to The Lord of the Rings, stories impact our lives and can point the way to what is holy if we dare to look.

Thy Geekdom Come: 42 Fandom-Inspired Devotionals

Religion & Spirituality

Authors, Various

Christian Books & Bibles

Mythos & Ink

Superheroes aren't sick. This has been Allison Alexander's observation, anyway. They don't lie in bed all day because they're in too much pain to get up. They don't face the challenges of the chronically ill--difficulties that include socially inappropriate topics like mental illness, sex, and diarrhea. The latter, of course, would be exponentially worse in a spandex suit. Alexander, who has struggled with a chronic illness since she was a child, wants to see herself in her heroes and uses examples from pop culture to demonstrate how sick characters should be portrayed in fiction. Weaving her own painful experiences with stories from other chronic sufferers, Alexander explores the various challenges of living with a never-ending illness. She engages with how society values healthiness, how doctors don't always have answers, and how faith, friendship, and romance add pressure to already complicated situations.

Super Sick: Making Peace with Chronic Illness

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Alexander, Allison

Diseases & Physical Ailments

Allison, Alexander

"Dragons once led our people across the wastelands, away from storms, and toward hunting grounds." That's what the elders say, but Akrist has squinted at empty skies his whole life. The dragons have abandoned them, and it's Akrist's fault. He's cursed. Like every other firstborn son, he has inherited the sins of his ancestors. In his camp, he's the only eldest boy left. Something happened to the others. Something terrible. When Akrist befriends Tanar, an eldest boy from another tribe, he discovers the awful truth: they're being raised as sacrifices to appease the Goddess and win back her dragons. The ritual happens when the dual moons eclipse. Escape is the only option, but Akrist was never taught to hunt or survive the wastelands alone. Time is running out, and he has to do something before the moons touch.

Under the Lesser Moon

Literature & Fiction

Campbell, Shelly

Genre Fiction

Under the Lesser Moon (Large Print) (The Marked Son)

Shelly Campbell

Think deep. Pop culture has a lot to say about life, social justice, ethics, and the way we view the world. Compiled of essays on TV, movies, video games, and anime, this book asks questions like: How does a pacifist read (and enjoy) The Lord of the Rings? What insight can we glean about our own addictions through the vampires in Buffy the Vampire Slayer? How can a literal loss of limb in RWBY equip us to better handle our own traumas? Why is it important that women's healthcare doesn't exist in Star Wars? Challenge yourself with these thought experiments or use the bite-sized articles in the book as discussion points with other pop culture aficionados like yourself. This is the second edition (previously titled Area of Effect, Volume 1) redone with a new title and introduction. The following writers contributed articles to this anthology: Allison Alexander, Michael Boyce, Alex J. Cavanaugh, Christy Chichester, Matt Civico, Amy Covel, Casey L. Covel, Kevin Cummings, Jason Dueck, Erica Dass, Caitlin Eha, Hannah Foulger, Victoria Grace Howll, K.B. Hoyle, Justin Koop, Robert Martin, Alex Mellen, Kyla Neufeld, Kyle Rudge, Marilyn Rudge, Charles Sadnick, Dustin Schellenberg, Jen Schlameuss, Nick Wasiuta, Tim Webster

Never Split the Party: (and Other Wisdom from Geek Culture that Changed My Life)

History & Criticism

Discover worlds. Question your own. It's the end of life on Earth. For generations, humans have waged war among themselves and destroyed their planet in the process. Recognizing their impending doom, they've made a final effort to survive by leaving Earth. A team of explorers, genetically enhanced for space travel, have been tasked with searching the galaxy for a planet that can sustain human life. What they discover will leave them with answers to the questions humanity has always pondered. What else is out there? Are we alone in the universe? Infinite Universe is a science-fiction action-adventure story that strikes the heart of what it means to be human.

Infinite Universe

Lyndon Radchenka

Do you drink blue milk for breakfast? Are you aimin' to misbehave? Do you wish there was a book that combined your faith with your love of science fiction? If you're a geek and a Christian, we've got you covered. Delving into futuristic, space-faring, and post-apocalyptic worlds, Thy Geekdom Come (Vol. 2)-written by a group of authors and pastors from a variety of Christian backgrounds-relates these tales to an almighty, loving God who is ever present in our beloved franchises. From The Mandalorian to Final Fantasy, popular stories impact our lives and can point the way to what is holy if we dare to look. Writers who contributed to this anthology: Allison Alexander, Daniel Bergman, Nathan Campbell, Matt Civico, Kevin Cummings, Jason Dueck, Ellen Elliott, James Felix, Victoria Grace Howell, Philippa Isom, Justin Koop, Lester Liao, Ashley Mowers, Michael Penner, Kyle Rudge, Charles Sadnick, Dustin Schellenberg, Jen Schlameuss, Jonathan Elsensohn, Jared Siebert, Nathan Siebert, Emma Skrumeda, Aaron Thiessen, Shaneen Thompson, Tim Webster, Robert White, Courtney Young

Thy Geekdom Come (Vol. 2): 42 Science Fiction-Inspired Devotionals

White, Robert

Elliott, Ellen

Isom, Philippa

Campbell, Nathan K.

Civico, Matt

Young, Courtney

Mowers, Ashley

Sadnick, Charles

Thompson, Shaneen

Thrud

Comics & Graphic Novels

Schuster, Zach

Graphic Novels

Product Description Do you drink blue milk for breakfast? Are you aimin’ to misbehave? Do you wish there was a book that combined your faith with your love of science fiction? If you're a geek and a Christian, we've got you covered. Delving into futuristic, space-faring, and post-apocalyptic worlds, Thy Geekdom Come (Vol. 2)—written by a group of authors and pastors from a variety of Christian backgrounds—relates these tales to an almighty, loving God who is ever present in our beloved franchises. From The Mandalorian to Final Fantasy, popular stories impact our lives and can point the way to what is holy if we dare to look. Writers who contributed to this anthology: Aaron Thiessen, Allison Alexander, Ashley Mowers, Charles Sadnick, Courtney Young, Daniel Bergman, Dustin Schellenberg, Ellen Elliott, Emma Skrumeda, James Felix, Jared Siebert, Jason Dueck, Jen Schlameuss, Jonathan Elsensohn, Justin Koop, Kevin Cummings, Kyle Rudge, Lester Liao, Matt Civico, Michael Penner, Nathan Campbell, Nathan Siebert, Philippa Isom, Robert White, Shaneen Thompson, Tim Webster, Victoria Grace Howell. Review "Rich with cautionary tales, lofty ideals, and unexpected heroes, pop culture's stories teach us in ways no lecture could. Thy Geekdom Come examines some of the most powerful and beloved narratives of geek culture and connects them to God's redemption story. This devotional delights the heart, stimulates the imagination, and edifies the soul." -ERIN STRAZA, MANAGING EDITOR OF CHRIST AND POP CULTURE"At last-a devotional that speaks to geeks! Not only can I relate to this devotional, I'm moved and inspired." -ALEX J. CAVANAUGH, AMAZON BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF CASSASTAR"Thy Geekdom Come challenges our perspective to help us love God and those around us in a deeper way. It's a great read with wonderful insights." -PAUL H. BOGE, AUTHOR OF FATHER TO THE FATHERLESS"If we believe the redemption story found in the Bible is the greatest story ever told, we should expect to !nd echoes of it in pop culture. Thy Geekdom Come opens readers' eyes to how the geeky things they are already watching, reading, and playing relate to the good news Jesus came to announce." -DREW DIXON, CHIEF CONTENT NERD AT LOVE THY NERD"Brimming with enthusiasm for both Scripture and various corners of pop culture, Thy Geekdom Come offers encouraging, inventive ways to spend time with God's word. Who says morning devotions can't include a little Mass Effect and Miyazaki?" -JOSH LARSEN, EDITOR AND PODCAST HOST, THINK CHRISTIAN"Faith is at its most vibrant when it's embodied in communities of imagination, and few people embody those qualities more than those within geek culture. Thy Geekdom Come brings this confluence together in a vibrant devotional resource for everyone. Blessed are the geeks!" -JAMIE ARPIN-RICCI, AUTHOR OF VULNERABLE FAITH"Thy Geekdom Come is a rich trove of intelligent, surprising, pop-culture-infused meditations that take us from beloved imaginary worlds into the very heart of the gospel itself. In reading, I kept meeting friends old and new-characters, stories, and even whole universes that proved to be no mere object lessons, but genuine reflections of the beauty, truth, and goodness hard-coded into creation." -ADAM BRYANT MARSHALL, EDITOR"This is a powerful work of Christian community. While the authors may not all technically live in the same neighbourhood, they occupy a very real social geography. Some authors wander down the familiar streets of movies, video games, and anime. Others prefer the back alleys and obscure corners of various geekdoms. Each !nd God already at work in these places. Brilliant!" -JARED SIEBERT, AUTHOR OF GUTSY: (MIS)ADVENTURES IN CANADIAN CHURCH PLANTING AND FOUNDER OF THE NEW LEAF NETWORK

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