Satellite Stories Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/satellite-stories Encounters with Jesus through video games and nerd culture. A podcast from Satellite Gaming, in partnership with the Love Thy Nerd Podcast Network. © Satellite Gaming & Love Thy Nerd 7e85c307-251c-56e7-ab4f-2886a8972d1b no Satellite Stories Trailer en Sat, 16 Aug 2025 23:55:29 -0600 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:52:37 -0700 https://www.lovethynerd.com https://img.transistor.fm/6ufX14BOZuKHBD2n-FGjlOOwsLTqKQ7_CaBCZbK7_gM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzUxNjUxLzE3MTE5/MjU4ODEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Satellite Stories https://www.lovethynerd.com episodic Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming Encounters with Jesus through video games and nerd culture. A podcast from Satellite Gaming, in partnership with the Love Thy Nerd Podcast Network. Encounters with Jesus through video games and nerd culture. testimony, video games, nerd culture, christian Love Thy Nerd jamie@satellitegaming.net No No Episode 16 | Pastor Souzy: How Do You Do Church Online? 3 3 16 16 Episode 16 | Pastor Souzy: How Do You Do Church Online? full a45f1853-9ac2-4d85-baa1-67a4348a1087 https://share.transistor.fm/s/45b10915 In this episode of Satellite Stories, Jamie Harris welcomes Pastor Matt Souzy of XP Church to share the incredible story of launching an online church. They discuss the unique challenges and blessings of digital ministry and explore how meaningful practices like baptism are approached in an online setting. A must-listen for anyone curious about church in the digital age! 

]]> In this episode of Satellite Stories, Jamie Harris welcomes Pastor Matt Souzy of XP Church to share the incredible story of launching an online church. They discuss the unique challenges and blessings of digital ministry and explore how meaningful practices like baptism are approached in an online setting. A must-listen for anyone curious about church in the digital age! 

]]> Thu, 24 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming 2460 In this episode of Satellite Stories, Jamie Harris welcomes Pastor Matt Souzy of XP Church to share the incredible story of launching an online church. They discuss the unique challenges and blessings of digital ministry and explore how meaningful practices like baptism are approached in an online setting. A must-listen for anyone curious about church in the digital age! 

]]> testimony, video games, nerd culture, christian No Episode 15 | Kyler Stutzman: Gamers of Peace 3 3 15 15 Episode 15 | Kyler Stutzman: Gamers of Peace full 110c5a99-9977-48d9-9f5d-914901a160a3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c75feff0 In this episode of Satellite Stories, Jamie Harris welcomes Kyler Stutzman—aka SweetOlajuwon, Twitch streamer and alumni of the inaugural Go Game Multiply school. Kyler shares his personal journey of discovering "Gamers of Peace" within the gaming community. Join us as we explore faith, gaming culture, and finding meaningful connections in digital spaces.

SweetOlajuwon on Twitch

]]> In this episode of Satellite Stories, Jamie Harris welcomes Kyler Stutzman—aka SweetOlajuwon, Twitch streamer and alumni of the inaugural Go Game Multiply school. Kyler shares his personal journey of discovering "Gamers of Peace" within the gaming community. Join us as we explore faith, gaming culture, and finding meaningful connections in digital spaces.

SweetOlajuwon on Twitch

]]> Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:25:04 -0600 Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming 2591 In this episode of Satellite Stories, Jamie Harris welcomes Kyler Stutzman—aka SweetOlajuwon, Twitch streamer and alumni of the inaugural Go Game Multiply school. Kyler shares his personal journey of discovering "Gamers of Peace" within the gaming community. Join us as we explore faith, gaming culture, and finding meaningful connections in digital spaces.

SweetOlajuwon on Twitch

]]> testimony, video games, nerd culture, christian No Episode 14 | Suikoden: God's Got Me 3 3 14 14 Episode 14 | Suikoden: God's Got Me full 972699f4-2ef6-4011-be7c-b2b8f1f0870b https://share.transistor.fm/s/8fbc4fce In this episode of Satellite Stories, Jamie Harris—founder of Satellite Gaming—opens up about how one of his favorite childhood games serves as a powerful reminder that “God’s got him.” Tune in for a heartfelt story of faith, nostalgia, and finding reassurance in unexpected places. 

]]> In this episode of Satellite Stories, Jamie Harris—founder of Satellite Gaming—opens up about how one of his favorite childhood games serves as a powerful reminder that “God’s got him.” Tune in for a heartfelt story of faith, nostalgia, and finding reassurance in unexpected places. 

]]> Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming 2375 In this episode of Satellite Stories, Jamie Harris—founder of Satellite Gaming—opens up about how one of his favorite childhood games serves as a powerful reminder that “God’s got him.” Tune in for a heartfelt story of faith, nostalgia, and finding reassurance in unexpected places. 

]]> testimony, video games, nerd culture, christian No Episode 13 | Christian Influence (w/ Jerry Crane III) 3 3 13 13 Episode 13 | Christian Influence (w/ Jerry Crane III) full 1787be7f-6a4f-42b7-96d4-80f023dd4c8b https://share.transistor.fm/s/69f964a4 In this episode of Satellite Stories, Jamie Harris sits down with Jerry Crane, co-owner and Director of Christian Influence—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit born from a simple school project at a Christian school in Oregon. Hear how this dedicated community of like-minded gamers strives to eliminate toxicity, profanity, and unwholesome content, while making a positive, faith-focused impact on digital spaces in need of a Christian influence.

]]> In this episode of Satellite Stories, Jamie Harris sits down with Jerry Crane, co-owner and Director of Christian Influence—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit born from a simple school project at a Christian school in Oregon. Hear how this dedicated community of like-minded gamers strives to eliminate toxicity, profanity, and unwholesome content, while making a positive, faith-focused impact on digital spaces in need of a Christian influence.

]]> Thu, 27 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0700 Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming 3666 In this episode of Satellite Stories, Jamie Harris sits down with Jerry Crane, co-owner and Director of Christian Influence—a 501(c)(3) nonprofit born from a simple school project at a Christian school in Oregon. Hear how this dedicated community of like-minded gamers strives to eliminate toxicity, profanity, and unwholesome content, while making a positive, faith-focused impact on digital spaces in need of a Christian influence.

]]> testimony, video games, nerd culture, christian No Episode 12 | Amély Vorster: A Voice in the Video Game Space 2 2 12 12 Episode 12 | Amély Vorster: A Voice in the Video Game Space full fcc402bf-5ada-4a39-8da7-46a1b40926c8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ffdb9e84 In the Season 2 Finale, Jamie welcome Amély Vorster - a voice in the video game space - as she shares her love of gaming and her coming to faith. They also discuss Amély's upcoming participation in Multiplication School, a discipleship training program.

]]> In the Season 2 Finale, Jamie welcome Amély Vorster - a voice in the video game space - as she shares her love of gaming and her coming to faith. They also discuss Amély's upcoming participation in Multiplication School, a discipleship training program.

]]> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming 2451 In the Season 2 Finale, Jamie welcome Amély Vorster - a voice in the video game space - as she shares her love of gaming and her coming to faith. They also discuss Amély's upcoming participation in Multiplication School, a discipleship training program.

]]> testimony, video games, nerd culture, christian No Episode 11 | Chris Skaggs: God Planned This 2 2 11 11 Episode 11 | Chris Skaggs: God Planned This full 158a3cdf-4cab-4b36-be4a-fb62a0b77af2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0f20277 Jamie welcomes Chris Skaggs from Soma Games as they discuss how they met at a meetup of Imladris, a movement to create a healthy and profitable ecosystem of Redemptive Content Creators, Patrons, and Fans. They also discuss the need for quality among "faith-based" games. 

]]> Jamie welcomes Chris Skaggs from Soma Games as they discuss how they met at a meetup of Imladris, a movement to create a healthy and profitable ecosystem of Redemptive Content Creators, Patrons, and Fans. They also discuss the need for quality among "faith-based" games. 

]]> Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0700 Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming 2511 Jamie welcomes Chris Skaggs from Soma Games as they discuss how they met at a meetup of Imladris, a movement to create a healthy and profitable ecosystem of Redemptive Content Creators, Patrons, and Fans. They also discuss the need for quality among "faith-based" games. 

]]> testimony, video games, nerd culture, christian No Episode 10 | Brendan O'Brien: Slingshot Out of Isolation 2 2 10 10 Episode 10 | Brendan O'Brien: Slingshot Out of Isolation full 3b6795a6-70ea-41b6-90f0-54e30618defd https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8db3602 In today’s episode, Jamie chats with Brendan O’Brien, the founder of Slingshot Esports. Hear about how Brendan was inspired as a parent and minister of the Gospel.

SlingshotEsports.org

]]> In today’s episode, Jamie chats with Brendan O’Brien, the founder of Slingshot Esports. Hear about how Brendan was inspired as a parent and minister of the Gospel.

SlingshotEsports.org

]]> Thu, 31 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming 2039 In today’s episode, Jamie chats with Brendan O’Brien, the founder of Slingshot Esports. Hear about how Brendan was inspired as a parent and minister of the Gospel.

SlingshotEsports.org

]]> testimony, video games, nerd culture, christian No Episode 9 | Zachary Wilkey: The Wilderness 2 2 9 9 Episode 9 | Zachary Wilkey: The Wilderness full 36a11ffd-0149-4f1c-9db9-e8ffd38fb376 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f8bd47f Zachary Wilkey from Project Wilderness is here to talk about how he has been using video games as a tool for the Gospel. We don’t always get to see the fruit of our labors in ministry, but we do this time!

https://projectwilderness.gg/

]]> Zachary Wilkey from Project Wilderness is here to talk about how he has been using video games as a tool for the Gospel. We don’t always get to see the fruit of our labors in ministry, but we do this time!

https://projectwilderness.gg/

]]> Thu, 03 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming 2150 Zachary Wilkey from Project Wilderness is here to talk about how he has been using video games as a tool for the Gospel. We don’t always get to see the fruit of our labors in ministry, but we do this time!

https://projectwilderness.gg/

]]> testimony, video games, nerd culture, christian No Episode 8 | David Miller: Blacktop Talks 2 2 8 8 Episode 8 | David Miller: Blacktop Talks full 6f037c81-0f90-435d-886d-392bffb13a6b https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5a99c69 David is back for another Satellite Story! In the theme of “back to school” they dive into the origin story of SGs After School Programs, and a couple short stories of how students lives were impacted.

]]> David is back for another Satellite Story! In the theme of “back to school” they dive into the origin story of SGs After School Programs, and a couple short stories of how students lives were impacted.

]]> Thu, 19 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming 2369 David is back for another Satellite Story! In the theme of “back to school” they dive into the origin story of SGs After School Programs, and a couple short stories of how students lives were impacted.

]]> testimony, video games, nerd culture, christian No Episode 7 | Andrew White: Breaking the Rules 2 2 7 7 Episode 7 | Andrew White: Breaking the Rules full f372548f-cdc6-45bd-8dc2-a22b3e80c0f4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6a73d55 In this episode, Jamie meets with his dear friend Andrew about a student they have both poured into over the years. Tune in to hear what happens when a church offers their space, rules are broken, and youth pastors are willing to lose at Smash Bros. over, and over, and over, and over…. And over again.

]]> In this episode, Jamie meets with his dear friend Andrew about a student they have both poured into over the years. Tune in to hear what happens when a church offers their space, rules are broken, and youth pastors are willing to lose at Smash Bros. over, and over, and over, and over…. And over again.

]]> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 11:37:27 -0600 Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming 3048 In this episode, Jamie meets with his dear friend Andrew about a student they have both poured into over the years. Tune in to hear what happens when a church offers their space, rules are broken, and youth pastors are willing to lose at Smash Bros. over, and over, and over, and over…. And over again.

]]> testimony, video games, nerd culture, christian No Episode 6 | Ernandes Santos: An Unboxing from Brazil 2 2 6 6 Episode 6 | Ernandes Santos: An Unboxing from Brazil full f5093509-750c-4b20-abca-33ed0c262b29 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5fd2429a In the Season 2 premiere, Jamie Harris welcomes Ernandes Santos, Satellite Gaming’s Brazilian friend, as they discuss how digital ministry differs when streaming from Brazil, and tells the story of the APEX teammate that accepted Christ on stream.

]]> In the Season 2 premiere, Jamie Harris welcomes Ernandes Santos, Satellite Gaming’s Brazilian friend, as they discuss how digital ministry differs when streaming from Brazil, and tells the story of the APEX teammate that accepted Christ on stream.

]]> Thu, 08 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming 2736 In the Season 2 premiere, Jamie Harris welcomes Ernandes Santos, Satellite Gaming’s Brazilian friend, as they discuss how digital ministry differs when streaming from Brazil, and tells the story of the APEX teammate that accepted Christ on stream.

]]> testimony, video games, nerd culture, christian No Episode 5 | Jessica Harris & the Story of the Hospitable Heart 1 1 5 5 Episode 5 | Jessica Harris & the Story of the Hospitable Heart full 77b93928-5260-4e01-be07-2ec868a8b4dd https://share.transistor.fm/s/e161930f In the season 1 finale, Jamie welcomes his wife, Jessica Harris, to tell stories of growing into a gamer, watching other stories take shape in Satellite Gaming, and making home feel Heavenly with a focus on hospitality.

]]> In the season 1 finale, Jamie welcomes his wife, Jessica Harris, to tell stories of growing into a gamer, watching other stories take shape in Satellite Gaming, and making home feel Heavenly with a focus on hospitality.

]]> Thu, 30 May 2024 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming 2100 In the season 1 finale, Jamie welcomes his wife, Jessica Harris, to tell stories of growing into a gamer, watching other stories take shape in Satellite Gaming, and making home feel Heavenly with a focus on hospitality.

]]> testimony, video games, nerd culture, christian No Episode 4 | Jamie Harris & the Story of Satellite Gaming 1 1 4 4 Episode 4 | Jamie Harris & the Story of Satellite Gaming full afb11179-2729-4477-b868-3be40446f622 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b6fb165a In this special episode, Jamie welcomes... himself... to share his testimony and the path that God took him on, intertwining video games and his faith throughout the process.

]]> In this special episode, Jamie welcomes... himself... to share his testimony and the path that God took him on, intertwining video games and his faith throughout the process.

]]> Thu, 16 May 2024 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming 1957 In this special episode, Jamie welcomes... himself... to share his testimony and the path that God took him on, intertwining video games and his faith throughout the process.

]]> testimony, video games, nerd culture, christian No Episode 3 | Russ & Amber: The Story of the Gamers' Romance 1 1 3 3 Episode 3 | Russ & Amber: The Story of the Gamers' Romance full 2b3f6d77-27e6-40b5-ab9a-d3f18a977c6b https://share.transistor.fm/s/d002e987  In this episode, Jamie welcomes Russ & Amber, a couple who met, fell in love, and continued in ministry - all through the medium of video games. Join us as they share their love story and share how God is using them now. 

]]>  In this episode, Jamie welcomes Russ & Amber, a couple who met, fell in love, and continued in ministry - all through the medium of video games. Join us as they share their love story and share how God is using them now. 

]]> Thu, 02 May 2024 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming 3288  In this episode, Jamie welcomes Russ & Amber, a couple who met, fell in love, and continued in ministry - all through the medium of video games. Join us as they share their love story and share how God is using them now. 

]]> testimony, video games, nerd culture, christian No Episode 2 | Nathan Tamplen & the Story of the Good Disciple 1 1 2 2 Episode 2 | Nathan Tamplen & the Story of the Good Disciple full 8165fea4-14f7-4411-b614-453351589e49 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3aa5825 In this episode Jamie will be spending time with Nathan, a young man who was introduced to Christ through the ministries of Satellite Gaming, and now serves as SG’s Local Program Director. Join us as he shares stories from Satellite, as well as how he was discipled during a time of grief.

]]> In this episode Jamie will be spending time with Nathan, a young man who was introduced to Christ through the ministries of Satellite Gaming, and now serves as SG’s Local Program Director. Join us as he shares stories from Satellite, as well as how he was discipled during a time of grief.

]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 18:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming 2323 In this episode Jamie will be spending time with Nathan, a young man who was introduced to Christ through the ministries of Satellite Gaming, and now serves as SG’s Local Program Director. Join us as he shares stories from Satellite, as well as how he was discipled during a time of grief.

]]> testimony, video games, nerd culture, christian No Episode 1 | David Miller & the Story of the First Volunteer 1 1 1 1 Episode 1 | David Miller & the Story of the First Volunteer full 385f71a3-746e-429f-a0ef-531bd5e00ca7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ecf0c8a5 On the pilot episode of Satellite Stories - a podcast hosted by Jamie Harris of Satellite Gaming - Jamie welcomes long-time friend and ministry partner David Miller, the first volunteer for Satellite Gaming. In today's interview, David will share his personal story, but also help share the origin story of Satellite Gaming itself.

]]> On the pilot episode of Satellite Stories - a podcast hosted by Jamie Harris of Satellite Gaming - Jamie welcomes long-time friend and ministry partner David Miller, the first volunteer for Satellite Gaming. In today's interview, David will share his personal story, but also help share the origin story of Satellite Gaming itself.

]]> Thu, 04 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0600 Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming 2081 On the pilot episode of Satellite Stories - a podcast hosted by Jamie Harris of Satellite Gaming - Jamie welcomes long-time friend and ministry partner David Miller, the first volunteer for Satellite Gaming. In today's interview, David will share his personal story, but also help share the origin story of Satellite Gaming itself.

]]> testimony, video games, nerd culture, christian No Satellite Stories Trailer 1 1 Satellite Stories Trailer trailer bab2fa3e-2337-4e27-a148-e4e862c8d6c7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/124dd27c Launches Thursday, April 4th!

]]> Launches Thursday, April 4th!

]]> Sun, 31 Mar 2024 16:59:16 -0600 Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming Love Thy Nerd & Satellite Gaming 123 Launches Thursday, April 4th!

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