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Episode 136 – The Heart of a True Believer

The Christmas season means Christmas movies, and one constant of Christmas movies is the need to believe. You must have faith in the Christmas spirit, or belief in Santa Claus, or even trust in the promises of God. Each of these are labelled belief or faith, and yet they can make for very different stories….

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Episode 140 – Reaching Geek Culture

Table top games. Cosplay. Anime. Superheros. Star Wars. Conventions. These are a few of a geek’s favorite things. Those who love these things love to share them with others. Together, they make up geek culture. But behind these shared interests and hobbies are individuals who need the love and hope of Jesus Christ. In this…

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Side Track 14 – Double Geek Jeopardy!

During Episode 140, guests Eric Anderson and Dallas Mora, joined by host Nick Hayden, competed in an epic showdown of geek-themed Jeopardy! However, that episode ran long, so only the first round made the final cut. The second round is now here for your listening pleasure. Enjoy!

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Episode 144 – This is the Filler Episode

Nearly every long-running series has at least a few episodes that seem to be “killing time.” Sometimes they are unique one-off stories. Sometimes they are humorous character studies. And sometimes they are just plain weird. How are we to react to these filler episodes? To dig into this question, hosts Timothy Deal and Nick Hayden…

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Episode 149 – In the Middle of It All

Everyone knows famous first lines from classic novels. Everyone has their favorite endings to a long-running series. But people don’t share their favorite “middle scenes” near as often. The middle can be messy. It can be slow or rushed or just plain confusing. That’s why hosts Timothy Deal and Nick Hayden decide to analyze what…

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Episode 150 – Remember When…

Sometimes we look back at the stories that shaped us, at the memories of characters and fictional worlds that left their impression upon us. We can remember with fondness what we learned and experienced. Sometimes the memories are bittersweet, with the taste of loss mixed in. In this, our final episode of Derailed Trains of…

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