Who's that Pokemon?
Pokemon is a massive franchise and a powerhouse in the world of gaming. Join the Henshin Dad himself, Wesley, as he and Logan discuss the Pokemon series, what makes it great, their favorite games, and give their review of Pokemon series, what makes it great, their favorite games, and give their review of Pokemon Sword & Shield!
Before the show begins, the two discuss their Thanksgivings and Black Friday hauls. Logan started learning Spanish so that couldn't possible go wrong on the show.
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What Have You Been Playing (10:05)
Wesley jumped back into Persona 5 after playing Dancing in Starlight, noting the game's darker themes compared to Persona 4 Golden. He also discusses one of the best JRPGs to have released this year on the Switch: Dragon Quest XI S! Logan abandons the Platinum for Code Vein after 67 hours of playtime.
What Have You Been Reading (25:47)
Wesley is taking it easy with "The Christmas Carol" after finishing The Institutes of the Christian Religion by John Calvin. Logan discusses "The Power of Prayer" by Charles Spurgeon.
Topic of the Show - Pokemon (31:00)
The guys start the discussion off with how they got into the series. Both of the guys jumped in at the beginning with Red/Blue, with Logan's parents thinking Red and Blue were the first two in the series. From there, they discuss their favorite generations and Pokemon. Around the 1:07:50 mark, the guys discuss the controversy surrounding Pokemon Sword and Shield, giving their thoughts on if the complaints have any weight. Following that, the guys give their full review of the game from the things that made the games great to the things that left them scratching their heads.
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Light A Candle
Days Gone was a Playstation exclusive that was adored by gamers and fizzled with critics. But is it as bad as the reviews say? What kind of themes are held within? Join us in this episode as we deep dive into Days Gone on the Playstation 4.
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Adam catches more fish and loses his new wife in Fire Emblem. The guys briefly discuss Luigi’s Mansion 3. Logan talks diving into the Castlevania series which then led him to start collecting retro games and revisiting retro X-Men games.
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Adam discusses being forgiven in Christ, specifically how we are no longer held guilty in Christ. This brings up a discussion of how, in Christ, we are more than conquerors and Romans 9. Logan discusses a sermon he heard at a recent convention from Revelation 22. Discussion turns toward the dire nature of the phrase “Lord come quickly”.
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The guys start the discussion of Days Gone off with the review controversy around the game’s launch and if it was warranted. After a brief introduction to the set up of the game’s story, the guys begin discussing the main character, Deacon, and his biker brother, Boozer, and the theme of loyalty between the two. The world of Days Gone has an effect on people, as clearly shown in the group known as the Rippers. The Rippers religion is one of darkness, something we see out of Romans 1. There is more discussed in this section, but due to spoilers, they cannot be elaborated on in the show notes.
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Join Logan and "James Bond" as we discuss some of the scariest games in gaming. The guys kick off the show by discussing the different ways you can support the show by supporting on Patreon or leaving a rating & review on your podcast app of choice.
What Have You Been Playing/Reading Highlights
The guys are pleasantly surprised by Apple Arcade's offerings such as WhatTheGolf, the golf game for folks who hate golf, and Sayonara Wild Hearts, a pop album video game. Both Adam and Logan have also beaten Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and offer their final thoughts on the game. Adam says the game is charming and Logan didn't really have anything negative to say about the game. You can read the official TRG review here.
For reading, Adam has been reading out of Psalm 123. During his quiet time, Adam learns about being ready, and waiting, for God's call to action. Logan nears the end of Dangerous Calling by Paul David Tripp and recommends it to anyone in ministry. Logan discusses how pastors ought to take opportunities to let others lead and teach, instead of getting a prideful spirit.
Topic: Scariest Games We've Ever Played Highlights
As the topic of discussion gets underway, Adam starts off with The Mummy on PS1. Logan discusses the urban legends surrounding missingno from Pokemon. Reader submissions discussed games such as Resident Evil 7 and Bloodborne. Bloodborne brings up bad memories for Adam regarding a time the game almost made him poo his pants. Logan reminisces about the time he got to the sewers for the first time in Resident Evil 2 and why he nearly broke his Gamecube controller.
The guys give thanks to all of the lovely Deer Patrons for supporting the show
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The Wives Tell All About TRG
This is an episode of firsts! Adam's first episode back since transitioning to a new chapter of life and it's our wives first time on the show! Join us as we learn what they think about the podcast, some of their favorite games, and ask us why we play Persona so much.
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A Bonus Episode for the Deer Listeners
Join Logan and Micah as we head back into Raccoon City to discuss Resident Evil 2 Remake, how Umbrella acts a lot like sin, and the cautionary tale of gaining the world but losing your soul in the process. We also talk about how surprisingly fun the road to getting the Platinum trophy is.
Can you really call yourself a gamer if you haven't played these?
With Final Fantasy VI turning 25 this year, Adam and Logan hop on the mics to discuss some of the biggest must play video games of all time. AND WE HAVE A NEW LOGO! Shoutout to Sword and Pencil for hooking us up with the Deer Listener.
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What is it worth to gain the whole world and yet lose your soul?
Lara's final adventure in the reboot trilogy is the darkest one yet. Building off themes presented throughout the first two games become fully realized and give us plenty to talk about. We dive into three major themes as well as give our spoiler-free review. (If you missed our episode on Rise of the Tomb Raider, listen to it here)
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Join Logan and special guest, Wesley, as they remember the little portable that could: the Playstation Vita. The little portable had a turbulent lifetime but left a lot of great memories and games in it's wake. Gather together, Deer Listeners, and let us remember the Playstation Vita.
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Join us as we discuss what would make us quit gaming, gaming series' we've fallen out with, what we hope to see come from TRG in 2019, and more! We also discuss Kingdom Hearts 3, Resident Evil 2, and 9 Common Lies that Christians Believe.
(Editor's Note: My (Logan) audio got messed up during recording, hence the low-quality sound. Apologies for the unbalanced mess.)
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The Importance of Being Adopted into God's Family
Join Logan and Skinner as they discuss the doctrine of adoption: what it is, why it's important, and how to cultivate an attitude centered around Christ. They also discuss Rocksmith, Apex Legends, and Resident Evil.
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Join Adam and Micah as they discuss VR gaming's history, the current state of VR, and some of the potential dangers that gamers may face.
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