Minisode 9: Polyamory Series 2, Theology and Polyamory by Horror Nerds at Church

Star Wars: From a certain Point of View (2017)

Join Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) for our first Book Club miniseason episode! We are covering Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View which features a collection of short stories from different perspectives of background characters from Star Wars: A New Hope. For our book mini season, you do not have to have read the books to follow along–we won't reveal major spoilers without warning. Listen instead for some flavor of the books, some of the lore in them, and what kind of treasures await if you pick up the book yourself from your local bookshop or library.

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Media Referenced:

-HNAC’s episode on Sunshine with Brandon Grafius

-Nerds at Church’s episode on mysticism with Rev. Carla Christopher

-Nerds at Church’s episode on the Reformation with Pace
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Ghosts Retrospective

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) tackle our entire spooktacular ghost season by talking about the overarching themes we've uncovered, which of the movies we watched could share continuity with Ghostbusters, and rank the movies from worst to best.

Media Referenced:

-Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View by Various

-Unmasking Autism by Devon Price

-Animorphs by K.A. Applegate

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Nope (2022)

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by artist and scholar Rob Pitts (he/they) to talk about Jordan Peele’s masterpiece, Nope. We talk about spectacle, angels, and community. Also, is this a ghost movie? Pace references FX’s The Secrets of Hillsong, Amazon Prime’s Shiny Happy People, and Hulu’s Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence documentaries.

Check out Rob’s instagram: blackremus1

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Candyman (2021) with People Under the Scares

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by the cohosts of People Under the Scares podcast, Michael Anthony (he/him) and Bobby Torrez (he/him) to talk about Nia DeCosta’s Candyman. We talk about gentrification, Clive Barker, and the hive. Also, what really does happen if you say Candyman five times? Candyman, candyman, candyman, candyman, candy…

-”The Forbidden” in Books of Blood Volume 5 by Clive Barker

-Horror Queers’ episode on Candyman (1992) with Brother Ghoulish

-People Under the Scares podcast

-Don Cheadle as Captain Planet

-The Cross and the Lynching Tree by James Cone

CW: policing, racism, violence
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Ghost (1990)

Join Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) as they talk about one of the top performing movies of the early 90s–Ghost! We discuss pottery, the importance of words, and the awesomeness of Whoopi Goldberg. Also, what is up with all the sapphic energy of this film?

Media referenced:

-Stuff You Missed in History Class’ episode on Sylvia Rivera, which includes some of the history of Marsha P. Johnson

-The Black Guy Dies First by Dr. Robin R. Means Coleman and Mark Harris

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Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)

Ecto Emily (they/them) and Podcast Pace (they/them) cover the latest installment of the Ghostbusters franchise. We talk science, practically start the Phoebe fan club, and just how do you spell Revelation (Hint: NO S!)? Grab a bag of Stay Puffed marshmallows and give a listen!

Media Referenced:

-Mother’s Day Proclamation

-The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lack by Rebecca Skloot (which Pace mistakenly refers to as the Secret Life of Harriet Lack… whoopsie!)
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Casper (1995) with Emily Ann Garcia

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Emily Ann Garcia (she/they) to talk about 1995’s Casper. We talk about agency, afterlife, and parenting. Also, is Casper part of the Ghostbusters canon?

-Emily Ann Garcia’s ko-fi and guest appearances on Nerds at Church YEAR B and YEAR C.

Media Referenced:
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Ghostbusters (2016) with Brooke McLain

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Brooke McLain (she/her) to talk Ghostbusters (2016). We get into shooting like girls and the sexist backlash to this film. Also, what is up with the weird Macy’s Day floats?

Check out our season 6 announcement! Check out Brooke’s instagram!
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The Devil's Backbone (2001) with Abel Arroyo Traverso

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Pastor Abel Arroyo Traverso (he/they) to talk about Guillermo del Toro's The Devil's Backbone. We talk about suspicious bombs, innocence, and the evils of war. Also, how did no one get botulism from the cistern?

CW: Discussion around the brutality of the Spanish Civil War

Media Referenced:

-HNAC's Season 6 Announcement
-The Chaotic Bisexual Text Study podcast

Ghostbusters II (1989)

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are back at it for Ghostbusters II (1989). We talk about development hell, psychomagnotheric slime, and the Statue of Liberty. Also, don't scare the straights! Or do. We won't judge. Media Referenced:

-Pace's Doubting Thomas sermon (begins at the 13 minute mark)

-Star Wars the High Republic series

-Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

-Tema Okun's Characteristics of White Supremacy

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Minisode 12: Polyamory part 3 with Brian G. Murphy

Emily (they/them) and Pace (they/them) are joined by Brian G. Murphy (he/him/they), co-host of the Queer Theology podcast and co-founder of QueerTheology.com, to talk about polyamory, the Bible, and theology. Download a transcript of this episode here.

CW: discussions of queerphobia, human sexuality, and relationships, and sexual assault

Media mentioned:

-Find Brian G. Murphy on instagram (thisisbgm) and his website and on QueerTheology.com

-Horror Nerds at Church Minisode 8-What is Polyamory? And Minisode 9-Theology of Polyamory

-Is the Homosexual My Neighbor by Virginia Ramey Mollenkott

-Why Christianity Must Change or Die by John Shelby Spong

-Radical Love by Patrick S. Cheng

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The Sixth Sense (1999) with Rich Holleque

We are ready to communicate with you now... that we have a new episode! Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Rich Holleque (he/him) to talk about 1999's The Sixth Sense. We talk about seeing dead people, communicating hard topics with kids and believing kids, and that twist ending. Also, what is up with that color red? CW:

Media Referenced:

-From a Certain Point of View by various

-From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back by various

-From a Certain Point of View: The Return of the Jedi by various

-A Queer History of the United States by Michael Bronski

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Ghostbusters (1984) with Bobby Torrez

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Bobby Torrez (he/him) of Bobby Likes it Spooky to cover the classic 1984 film Ghostbusters! We talk about Slimer, Marshmallow goo, and Venkman's sexism. Also, just how many hours a day are they making poor Janine answer phones?

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Minisode 11: The Black Guy Dies First with Robin R. Means Coleman and Mark Harris

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Dr. Robin R. Means Coleman (she/her) and Mark Harris (he/him), co-authors of the book The Black Guy Dies First! We talk about horror tropes, race and horror cinema, and whether or not we can say Candyman 5 times. Listen to all of this and more on this episode of Horror Nerds at Church!

Media Referenced:

-Horror Noire by Robin R. Means Coleman

-The Black Guy Dies First by Robin R. Means Coleman and Mark Harris

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The Changeling (1980)

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) kick of season 5 with the haunted house classic The Changeling. We talk about the difference between a haunted house and having ADHD, grief, and baptism. Also, whatever happened to the Carmichael's daughter?

CW: disability/ableism, sexism/misogyny

Media Referenced:

-Sign up for our newsletter!

-Nerds at Church Episode on Graveyards

-Nerds at Church Episode on the Grief Lectionary

-Queering Grief by Pace Warfield-May

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The Shining (1980) with Horror Queers podcast

Pace (they/them) is joined by Trace Thurman (he/him) and Joe Lipsett (he/him) of Bloody Disgusting's Horror Queers podcast to talk about Stanley Kubrick's The Shining. We talk about dreams, cigarette ash, labyrinths, and domestic violence. And of course, what is up with that bear scene?

CW: discussions about domestic violence

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A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010)

Emily (they/them) and Pace (they/them) discuss the remake. We talk satanic panic, believing kids, and plastic CGI effects. Also, take your meds!

CW: sexual assault, pedophilia, and victim blaming

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Terror Train (1980)

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) ring in the new year with Terror Train, a golden age slasher full of fun, magic, and gore. We talk New Year's Eve celebrations, illusions, and frat parties on trains. Also, what train doesn't have a working phone or radio?

CW: transphobia, misogyny, harmful stigmas around mental illness

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Krampus (2015)

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) discuss the holiday classic Krampus. We talk killer gingerbread people, shepherds, and the nightmares of capitalist Christmas. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, y'all!

CW: discussion around antisemitism, the holocaust, classism, J.K. Rowling, and Victor Salva

Media referenced:
-Krampus and Friends Holiday Special by Stuff You Missed in History Class
-Our holiday cards!

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The Wicker Man (1973) with Howard David Ingham

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Howard David Ingham (they/them) to discuss the classic The Wicker Man (1973). We talk conservative morals, cult cinema, and Wicker-Mansplaining. Also, they do love their divinity lessons!

CW: pedophilia, fascism, and cults

Media referenced:
-We Don't Go Back and Cult Cinema by Howard David Ingham
-T.A.Z: The Temporary Autonomous Zone by Hakim Bey
-The Mists of Avalon by Mary Ann Zimmer Bradley

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Freddy vs. Jason (2003), Again

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) cover Freddy vs. Jason. Who is Emily rooting for? What Trinitarian formulas do Pace and Emily decide on?

CW: mental illness and institutionalization, stigma around disability, child molestation and murder, sexual assault mention

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Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022) with River Cook Needham

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by River Cook Needham (she/her) to talk about Everything Everywhere All At Once. We discuss everything bagels, hot dog fingers, black holes, and process theology. Also, we officially announce our upcoming live show!!! Find out all of this and more in this episode of Horror Nerds at Church!
Media referenced:
-Register for the QCF conference and our live show!
-Our holiday cards!
-Queer Holiday Survival Episode with Suzannah Porter
-Jane, Unlimited by Kristin Cashore
-Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki
-Process and Reality by Alfred North Whitehead
-The Face of the Deep by Catherine Keller
-On the Mystery by Catherine Keller
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Wes Craven's New Nightmare (1994)

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) cover about 1994's Wes Craven's New Nightmare. We talk about meta films, demons, and pop culture. Also, does Emily admit they might actually be starting to like horror? Find out all of this and more on this episode of Horror Nerds at Church.

CW: stalkers, medical negligence/not believing women, the Club Q shooting, intentional misinformation, earthquakes

Media referenced:

-Our holiday cards!

-Queer Holiday Survival Episode with Suzannah Porter

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The Addams Family (1991) with Elle Dowd

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Rev. Elle Dowd (she/they) to talk about 1991's The Addams Family! We discuss queer family, the nature of horror, and the joys of games like "Is there a God?" Check out all of this and more in this episode of Horror Nerds at Church!

CW: abusive families, trafficking, trauma

Media referenced:

-Our holiday cards!
-Check out this article about telling the truth about Thanksgiving by Jackie Menjivar. Also, check out 7 Books About Thanksgiving from Native Perspective
-Elle Dowd's book, Baptized in Tear Gas
-Sign up for the course on Dear Revolutionaries with Revs Lenny Duncan and Elle Dowd here

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Minisode 10: Podcast Tips and Tricks with Nerds at Church

HNAC teams up with our sibling podcast, Nerds at Church, to talk podcast tips, tricks, and what we've learned. Also, what does the future look like for our shows? Find out all of this and more on this minisode!

We mentioned using: Audacity, LogicPro, Riverside, Anchor.fm, and Descript. We also talked about using Buffer, Zoho, and Canva.

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Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare (1991) with JR Lux

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by JR Lux (she/they) to talk about 1991's Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare. We talk about disability, rolling down hills, and CGI dream demons.

CW: Self-harm, suicide, childhood sexual assault, and domestic violence

Media referenced:

-Our holiday cards!
-Hello Cruel World: 101 Alternatives to Suicide by Kate Bornstein

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Sunshine (2007) with Brandon Grafius

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Brandon Grafius (he/him) to talk about the 2007 film Sunshine! We talk about doubt, theosis, sunburns, and an excess of manliness. Find out all of this and more on this episode of Horror Nerds at Church!

Media referenced:

-Our holiday cards!

-Lurking Under the Surface: Horror, Religion, and the Questions that Haunt Us by Brandon Grafius

-The Tapestry episode with Brandon Grafius

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child (1989) with Suzannah Porter

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) bring back Suzannah Porter (she/her) to talk about A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child. We talk about anti-choice propaganda, undulation, and pokeball wombs. Find out all of this and more on this episode of Horror Nerds at Church!

CW: discussion of rape, sexual assault, anti-abortion rhetoric, queer phobia, and stigma around mental health

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Halloween Ends (2022) with Ben Monroe

Pace (they/them) is joined by returning guest Ben Monroe (he/him) to talk about the final entry in David Gordon Green's Halloween trilogy, Halloween Ends. We talk evil, Rene Girard's scapegoat theory, and more. Evil doesn't die, it just changes shape.

CW: discussion of mental illness as depicted in film

Media referenced:

-In the Belly of the Beast by Ben Monroe

-Ben Monroe's article, "The Noble Art of Scaring People for their Own Good"

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master (1988)

Join Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) as they discuss looking in mirrors, dream gates, and reclaiming identity in 1988's A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master!

CW: discussions of transphobia and the harm of JK Rowling in our deep dive

Media referenced:
-Buy some of our holiday cards!
-Kay Lynch's tweet about reconstructing identity in Dream Master
-Sins of the Parent in Pace's queeries

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Hocus Pocus 2 with Nerds at Church

Pace (they/them), Emily (they/them) are joined by Kay (she/her), who along with Emily, cohosts our sibling podcast, Nerds At Church, to talk capitalism, queerness (and TERFdom), and community in this episode on 2022’s Hocus Pocus 2. Follow Nerds At Church on Facebook and Twitter!

Submit your pet (or stuffed animal or plant) for our 2nd Annual Halloween Pet Costume Contest by going to bit.ly/hnacPetContest22.

Media referenced:
#HQSpookySeason movie calendar created by Horror Queers
Last year’s Hocus Pocus episode, also with Nerds At Church
Garfunkel and Oates - The Loophole
On Repentance and Repair by Rabbi Ruttenberg
God’s Holy Darkness by Sharei Green

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors (1987)

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) talk the importance of community, fairy tale magic, and holy water in this episode on 1987’s A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors.

Submit your pet (or stuffed animal or plant) for our 2nd Annual Halloween Pet Costume Contest by going to bit.ly/hnacPetContest22.

CW: discussion of death by suicide in the deep dive

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Suspiria (1977)

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) talk Nazi architecture, witchcraft & whispers, and the horror of ableism in the dreamy movie that is Suspiria.

Submit your pet (or stuffed animal or plant) for our 2nd Annual Halloween Pet Costume Contest (https://bit.ly/hnacPetContest22). Join the diakonia.faith collective for a National Coming Out Day Worship Service online on October 11th.

CW: discussions of the Holocaust, ableism, and mental illness in the deep dive.

Media referenced:
-Nerds at Church Reformation 2021 episode and episode with Katie Hall
-Suspiria de Profundis by Thomas de Quincey
-HNAC's Monthly Newsletter

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A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge (1985)

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) talk queer cinema, body horror, and the bonkers movie that is A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge. Submit your pet (or stuffed animal or plant) for our 2nd Annual Halloween Pet Costume Contest by going to bit.ly/hnacPetContest22.

CW: discussion of homophobia and queerphobia and a brief discussion of body horror and gender dysphoria in the deep dive.

Media mentioned:
Pace mentions trans takes on body horror. Here are three examples: "Body Horror and Growing up Trans" by Cressa Beer, "How Body Horror Movies Helped Me Process Gender Dysphoria" by Nadine Smith, and "How Body Horror Movies Elucidate the Trans Experience and Gender Dysphoria" by Sophie Collins.

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Children of the Corn (1984)

Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) talk corn puns, hyper religious cults, and the creepiness of corn children.

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A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) with A Nightmare on Fierce Street Podcast

1, 2, Freddy’s Coming for You, 3, 4, get ready for more… of our podcast! Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) are joined by Trent (he/him) and Sharai (she/her) of the awesome podcast, A Nightmare on Fierce Street, to talk about the first entry in the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise.

Content warnings for this episode include discussions of paedophilia related to Freddy Kreuger’s backstory.

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022)

Season 4 begins with a multiverse of madness as Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) discuss dreams, multiverse theories, and sexism in the MCU.
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Vampire Film Retrospective

Season 3 ends here folks as Emily (they/them) and Pace (they/them) rank all the films from the season, including the Twilight films. Also, we bring back your favorite segment, Matt misremembers s***!

CW: HIV/AIDS, discussion about human sexuality, racism, anti-Semitism, and queerphobia in the deep dive

Media mentioned:

-To learn more about what you can do to help in the aftermath of the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, check out podvoices.help/.

-Follow us on YouTube here. We don’t have anything posted yet, but stay tuned!

-The Diakonia.faith Pride Vigil can be found here

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Vampire Literature Retrospective

Emily (they/them) and Pace (they/them) are joined by returning guest Page Stauffer (they/them) to discuss all things vampire literature! We trace the earliest vampire works in English through some of the biggest entries in the genre, then take a deep dive into the Twilight franchise, including some of the very bizarre entries from the Illustrated Guide. Also, does vampire venom glitter? Find out all of this and more on this episode of Horror Nerds at Church.

Media mentioned:

-Check out our Vampire Literature Syllabus here for all the books mentioned in the episode!

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30 Days of Night (2007)

Emily (they/them) and Pace (they/them) tackle 30 Days of Night, the vampire film based on the best selling comic by Steve Niles and illustrated by Ben Templesmith. We discuss prophetic strangers, messianic figures, and xenophobia. Also, how much do Emily and Pace love snow? Probably too much. Find out all of this and more on this latest episode of Horror Nerds at Church!

CW: discussions of domestic violence, abortion, xenophobia, and colonialism

Media mentioned:

-Emily mentions their Litany for Reproductive Justice and a Washington Post article they were featured in

-30 Days of Night by Steve Niles and illustrated by Ben Templesmith

-Mama, Do You Love Me? By Barbara M. Joose and illustrated by Barbara Lavallee

-Sweetest Kulu by Celina Kalluk and illustrated by Alexandria Neonakis

-How Nivi Got Her Names by Laura Deal and illustrated by Charlene Chua

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Minisode 9: Polyamory Series 2, Theology and Polyamory

Emily (they/them) and Pace (they/them) discuss the various ways that the Bible and theology support polyamorous relationships, including discussions of the Trinity, the chosen family of Ruth, Boaz, and Naomi, and Pentecost.

CW: discussions of human sexuality and relationships, alcoholism and abuse in the real life church horror story submission

Media mentioned:

-Horror Nerds at Church Minisode 7-What is Polyamory?

-Nerds at Church take a deep dive into alcoholism and addiction on 2nd Sunday after Epiphany Year C

-The Queer God by Marcella Althaus-Reid

-Daniel Pinkham’s Wedding Cantata

-The Ethical Slut by Janet W. Hardy and Dossie Easton

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Hotel Transylvania (2012) with Justin Thornburgh

Emily (they/them) and Pace (they/them) are joined by guest Rev. Justin Thornburgh (he/they) to discuss Hotel Transylvania! We discuss Justin’s work as a death doula before diving into themes of masculinities, child rearing, and safe spaces. Also, what do vampires turning into bats have in common with some youth pastors? Find out all of this and more in our latest episode of Horror Nerds at Church!

CW: racism, grief, and death mentions

Media mentioned:

-Find Justin on Instagram: Thresholds_eol

-A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 (2012)

We’ve finally made it, spider-monkeys. Emily and Pace cover The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2. We take a deep dive into purity culture, truth, and some of the ongoing racism of the series. Also, how many tries does it take to master a new skill? Find out all of this and more on this episode of Horror Nerds at Church.

CW: purity culture, racism, and anti-choice propaganda

Media mentioned:

Breaking Dawn by Stefanie Meyer

Nerds at Church Ascension 2021

Nerds at Church Ascension 2022

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Blade (1998) with Lenny Duncan

Emily (they/them) and Pace (they/them) are joined by special guest, author, scholar, activist, artist, podcast co-host of Blackberry Jams, and pastor Rev. Lenny Duncan (they/them) to talk about the first cool Marvel movie, Blade. We nerd out about the comics before taking a deep dive into the state of the church, racism, and the rise of fascism. This conversation gets deep y’all, and this episode is definitely not one to miss.

CW: racism, sexual assault, and queerphobia

Media Mentioned:

-Dear Church by Lenny Duncan

-Preorder the expanded paperback edition of United States of Grace by Lenny Duncan through Broadleaf Books

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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (2011) with Suzannah Porter

Emily (they/them) and Pace (they/them) are joined by past guest Suzannah Porter (she/her) to talk about Breaking Dawn Part 1. We talk movie weddings, anti-choice and anti-abortion rhetoric, bears, and even give some advice from your queer elders. Also, did you remember to take your meds? Find out all of this and more on this episode of Horror Nerds at Church!

CW: abortion and anti-chocie rhetoric, racism, queerphobia, suicide mention, misogyny, and trans misogyny, purity culture, all in relation to the contents of the film

Media Mentioned:

-Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer

-The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide by Stephenie Meyer

-Guardian interview with Stephenie Meyer

-The Origins of the Religious Right by Randall Balmer

-Pace’s Transfiguration Sermon

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Interview with the Vampire (1994) with Alex Raabe

Vampires were never sexier (or gayer) than the 1994 film Interview with the Vampire. Emily (they/them) and Pace (they/them) are joined by Rev. Alex Raabe (he/him) to talk frilly clothes, longing stares, and the brooding existential wanderings of Louis. Also, how reliable of a narrator is Louis, anyway? Find out all of this and more on this episode of Horror Nerds at Church!
CW: queerphobia in the real life church horror story, slavery and sexual assault mentioned in relation to the film
Media Mentioned:
-Nerds at Church episode featuring Rev. Alex Raabe
-Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice
-”Interview with the Vampire TV Series - What We Know So Far” by Zoe Sadaozai Malik on Looper.com
-Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Lefanu
-Dracula by Bram Stoker
Find Alex Raabe on Twitter (@alexraabe) or Instagram (@aarabe).
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The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010)

Vampires and werewolves and transfigurations, oh my! Pace (they/them) and Emily (they/them) continue their watch through of the Twilight franchise with The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. They take a deep dive into sex education, purity culture, and finding belonging. Also, does Esme have any vampire powers? Find out all of this and more in this episode of Horror Nerds at Church!

CW: discussions of purity culture, racism, queerphobia, and toxic relationships

Media Referenced:

-Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

-Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer

-Short Second Life of Bree Tanner

-Our Whole Lives Sex Education Resource for Faith Communities

-The ELCA’s statement Human Sexuality: Gift and Trust

-Nerds at Church’s episode on the Transfiguration (Year B)

-Nerds at Church’s episode on the Transfiguration (Year C)

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Horror Nerds at Church

By Pace Warfield & Rev. Emily E. Ewing

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