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Episode 32 | Emmanuel Threatt: Serving Charlotte’s Unhoused with Hope, Hygiene, and Faith
May 1, 2026
55m 07s
Episode 31 | Taurin Hurley: Building an Authentic Brand in a Noisy Social Media World
Mar 6, 2026
47m 42s
Episode 30 | Chad Poe: The Intersection of Ministry and Pop Culture
Feb 20, 2026
55m 45s
Episode 29 | E-Turn: Indie Rapper Finding Her Faith
Feb 6, 2026
1h 02m 06s
Episode 28 | Jess Luttrell: 12 Years of Cosplay for Christ
Dec 12, 2025
1h 21m 31s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 5/1/26 | Episode 32 | Emmanuel Threatt: Serving Charlotte’s Unhoused with Hope, Hygiene, and Faith✨ | faithhomelessness+5 | Emmanuel Threatt | Hope VibesJust His League | Charlotte, NC | Hope Vibeshomelessness+7 | — | 55m 07s | |
| 3/6/26 | Episode 31 | Taurin Hurley: Building an Authentic Brand in a Noisy Social Media World | Hector Miray welcomes Taurin Hurley of Recalibrate Media to the Faith & Fandom Podcast for a thoughtful conversation on media entrepreneurship and authentic storytelling. Taurin shares his journey of starting a media agency, practical lessons for building a creative business, and encouragement for overcoming fear while learning new skills. They also talk about what’s ahead for creators in the future of media. Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/faithandfandom/ | 47m 42s | ||||||
| 2/20/26 | Episode 30 | Chad Poe: The Intersection of Ministry and Pop Culture | Hector Miray is joined by Chad Poe to talk about the intersection of faith, pop culture, and ministry. Chad shares his ministry journey, how entertainment can shape spiritual life, and why strong community matters in the church. They also dive into professional wrestling as cultural storytelling—and how the stories we watch can encourage growth, hope, and connection.Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/faithandfandom/ | 55m 45s | ||||||
| 2/6/26 | Episode 29 | E-Turn: Indie Rapper Finding Her Faith | Hector Miray sits down with E-Turn to talk about her life as a rapper, voice actor, and independent artist. E-Turn shares how her music career has evolved, the challenges of creating without a label, and why authenticity is essential to her work. They also explore how her faith and spiritual journey shape her artistry, plus what she’s pursuing next in content creation and voice acting.Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/faithandfandom/ | 1h 02m 06s | ||||||
| 12/12/25 | Episode 28 | Jess Luttrell: 12 Years of Cosplay for Christ | Host Hector Miray welcomes Jess Luttrell of the Cosplay For Christ Podcast for a heartfelt conversation about sharing love within fandom communities. They explore the world of local convention cosplay, how to encourage people through creativity, the realities of podcast life, and some behind-the-scenes secrets from Jess’s own cosplay journey. A warm, fun, and encouraging episode for anyone who loves both faith and fandom.Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/faithandfandom/ | 1h 21m 31s | ||||||
| 10/23/25 | Episode 27 | Rebecca Godlove: Misfit Guild | Hector sits down with Rebecca Godlove — author of a novel about a guild of misfits, book fairy, and artistic director at Impact School of the Arts. Together they talk about the intersection of faith, creativity, and geek culture, along with Rebecca’s passion for literacy and autism awareness.Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/faithandfandom/Impact School of the Arts: https://www.facebook.com/ImpactSchooloftheArtsBegonia Bree the Book Fairy: https://www.facebook.com/BBtheBookFairyRetroFitted Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tkk89JeKNSPLptzPdPAtq?si=557b130c016c4387 | 1h 21m 30s | ||||||
| 9/26/25 | Episode 26 | Darren Shell: Bringing Suicide Awareness to Conventions | In this episode of the Faith & Fandom Podcast, Hector Miray is joined by Darren Shelly from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to discuss the importance of suicide awareness at nerd conventions. Together, they talk about how fandom spaces can provide connection, support, and hope while tackling difficult topics like mental health.Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/faithandfandom/ | 55m 40s | ||||||
| 5/29/25 | Episode 25 | Nicky Barnes: Social Media is a Ministry (Not a Bulletin Board) | On the season finale of the Faith & Fandom Podcast, Hector Miray sits down with Nicky Barnes to talk about taking bold steps of faith—leaving behind a successful company to pursue a new journey with a ministry mindset. Nicky is a YouTube gaming and LEGO content creator, founder of Movmnt Digital, a LEGO and Epic Games partner, and the editor of the very first Faith & Fandom book. This inspiring conversation is the perfect wrap-up to the season! | 1h 05m 05s | ||||||
| 3/20/25 | Episode 24 | PFunk: Playing Christian Metal in Dive Bars | In this episode of the Faith & Fandom Podcast, Hector Miray sits down with PFunk from the Christian metal band Faith Head to discuss the intersection of heavy music and heavy messages. Tune in as they talk band life, share stories from touring, and dive into PFunk’s other nerdy passions. Don’t miss this deep, engaging conversation about music, faith, and fandom! | 1h 21m 53s | ||||||
| 2/20/25 | Episode 23 | Brendon Jonsson: A First-Time DM | In this episode of the Faith & Fandom Podcast, Hector sits down with Brendon Jonsson—a self-described "rookie nerd" and first-time Dungeon Master. Brendon shares his fresh perspectives on launching a D&D campaign, offering a unique look at the early excitement and challenges of role-playing games. Tune in for an insightful conversation about beginning efforts, big dreams, and learning on the job! | 56m 04s | ||||||
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| 2/6/25 | Episode 22 | Aaron Dowen: Comics & Prose | Welcome to Season 4 of the Faith & Fandom Podcast, hosted by Hector Miray! In our premiere episode, Hector interviews the multi-talented Aaron Dowen—an author, comic publisher, worship enthusiast, and all-around creative force. Aaron discusses his wide-ranging work, as well as his latest project: a devotional for men navigating the challenges of divorce. Join us for an inspiring conversation about faith, creativity, and resilience in life’s toughest seasons. | 52m 23s | ||||||
| 11/21/24 | Episode 21 | Deborah Ulmer: Color of Fandom | In this week’s episode, Hector welcomes Deborah Ulmer. Deborah is the owner of Dee’s Kitchen, and one of the ambassadors of “Color of Fandom” a group focused on welcoming diversity in the geek community. Deborah and Hector talk fandoms, friendship, loss, and honoring legacies.Color of Fandom Linktree: linktr.ee/coloroffandomD's Kitchen: dktreats.com | 1h 05m 12s | ||||||
| 11/7/24 | Episode 20 | Timmy Martens: NANOWRIMO | Hector talks with Timmy Martens about the gargantuan task of "nanowrimo" - National Novel Writing Month. They also discuss world-building, shaping, and the perils of editing. Timmy is the program director of Camp Grace, a prolific writer, and the editor of the Faith and Fandom book series. | 1h 01m 06s | ||||||
| 10/24/24 | Episode 19 | Wendell LeSueur: Born Elite | Wendell LeSueur is the acting manager of Ring Wars Carolina, an Indie wrestling group based in Fayetteville, NC. He's also the owner and operator of Born Elite Enterprises which specializes in music management and events. His primary act is “Fear State” a rock band based out of Dragon's Lair Comic Book Shop in Fayetteville, NC. Wendell is an active part of the nerd culture scene in North Carolina, heavy on community involvement and engagement, and is an advocate for healthy living. | 53m 48s | ||||||
| 9/26/24 | Episode 18 | Ashley Cox: Fangirling Over Jesus | Hector Miray welcomes friend and frequent convention-booth neighbor Ashely Cox, a cosplayer, creator, and entrepreneur. Ashley runs the Fangirling Over Jesus online shop and socials, where can find imaginative, exciting, and inspiring clothing and items, as well as blogs and devotionals. Learn more about Ashley and her unique ministry.Etsy Shop: https://www.fojcosplay.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fangirlingoverjesusInsta: https://www.instagram.com/fangirling_over_jesus/Additional Links: https://beacons.ai/fangirlingoverjesushttps://www.fojcosplay.com | 1h 32m 03s | ||||||
| 9/13/24 | Episode 17 | David Probus: Cosplay On Wheels | Hector is joined by David Probus, an incredibly creative cosplayer in the Fayetteville area. Join then as they discuss how someone gets into cosplaying, where the ideas come from, and the unique challenges of cosplaying in a wheelchair.IG: @_the_wheeled_avenger_cosplay_ | 1h 01m 37s | ||||||
| 8/29/24 | Episode 16 | Josh Boyd: Con Men | Josh Boyd, one of the Boyd Brothers, joins Hector to talk about traveling to comic conventions in the Boyd Mobile, as well as what it's like hosting their own convention - the Friends of the Brothers Boyd Comic Con - which is this weekend in North Carolina.YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@thebrothersboydFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBrothersBoydFriends of the Brothers Boyd Comic Con: https://www.facebook.com/share/GRyWafAbwYYQnDaw/ | 57m 05s | ||||||
| 8/15/24 | Episode 15 | Radio Matt: 26-Hour Work Days | It's the meeting of the overachievers as Hector welcomes Radio Matt, the Director of Content & Resources at Love Thy Nerd. They talk about how Radio Matt transitioned from his own ministry to LTN, what it's like running content, hopes for the future, and why it's important to not overextend yourself in ministry.Join Radio Matt's support team: lovethynerd.com/radiomatt | 59m 16s | ||||||
| 5/21/24 | Episode 14 | Jenny Wilburn: Battling Grief with a Snack and a Podcast | Hector is joined by one of the hosts of "Go Grab a Snack" - a podcast that deals with grief (among other things). Come hear why it's important to deal with your grief and what that can look like. A have a snack nearby. | 1h 07m 15s | ||||||
| 4/23/24 | Episode 13 | Nathan Webb & the Growth of Checkpoint Church | Hector welcomes Nathan Webb from Checkpoint Church to talk about the recent growth of the ministry, what it means to run a digital church, and a recent viral video experience. | 1h 01m 32s | ||||||
| 4/9/24 | Episode 12 | Lyle Pollard & the Tribulations of Being a Comic Book Artist | In this episode, Hector welcome Lyle Pollard, a comic book artist and the creator of Tribulations and Nova City Stories (published at Highburn Studios). | 1h 12m 55s | ||||||
| 3/26/24 | Special | Geek Church (GalaxyCon Richmond) | In this Faith & Fandom special, join Hector Miray as he hosts Geek Church at GalaxyCon in Richmond, VA. | 35m 05s | ||||||
| 3/12/24 | Episode 11 | Candace Hicks: Geek Therapy | No description provided. | 44m 16s | ||||||
| 2/27/24 | Episode 10 | Timothy G. Huguenin: Hillbilly Writer of the Strange and Spooky | Timothy G. Huguenin is a hillbilly writer of the strange and spooky, living in the dark Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia. He is the author of the books Little One, When the Watcher Shakes, and Unknowing, I Sink. His short stories have appeared in various publications including Vastarien, Cosmic Horror Monthly, and The Saturday Evening Post.Find out more and get a free ebook at https://tghuguenin.com/ | 57m 44s | ||||||
| 2/13/24 | Episode 9 | Cutright: What CHH Needs Right Now | Hector welcomes Richard Cutright - indie Christian rapper, host of "Making the Cut" at Rapzilla, and comic book nerd. He'll share about his career, his faith, and the state of Christian Hip Hop.Find Cutright on the socials: @mistercutrightNote: The audio on this episode isn't the greatest. We did our best to salvage it, but we do apologize that it's not up to our normal quality. | 58m 40s | ||||||
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