I am an avid sports fan. I know sports aren’t inherently nerdy, but I’m definitely a nerd for a lot of different sports. I was born in Chicago so I love the Cubs and the Bears. Even though the Cubs have broken my heart more times than I can remember, I keep coming back toRead more
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The Cubs kicked off their season last night. Even though it was a loss, I’m still hopeful. In honor of a new baseball season and the celebration of hope yesterday on Easter, here’s an older post I wrote about hope springing eternal. The Chicago Cubs kicked off their 2013 season yesterday. I’ve been a fanRead more
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America’s largest unofficial national holiday took place yesterday. The New England Patriots faced off against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX. I love the NFL so I was naturally excited for the game. I watched every minute of the game and couldn’t believe the finish. I know that most nerds don’t care about sportsRead more
I awoke yesterday to the sad news that Stuart Scott had passed away. Scott was a longtime anchor for ESPN’s SportsCenter who revolutionized sports broadcasting. His catchphrases and style made even the dullest highlights entertaining. While I haven’t watched a lot of SportsCenter recently, I spent many hours watching Stuart Scott when I was younger.Read more
I chose to start The Christian Nerd almost four years ago. I love my blog and can’t believe that I’m coming up on my thousandth post. I’m fascinated by the intersection of nerd culture and Christian faith, but I could have easily started The Christian Sports Fan. I’ve always worried that my love for sportsRead more