Shawn Bain

Shawn is the Vice President of Geeks Under Grace and director of marketing. He has played video games since he was 2 years old and has immersed himself deep within the geek culture. Writing short stories and releasing them for free to the public began his writing journey, and now he uses what he has learned along the way to help Christians benefit from geek culture. Out of his desire to serve Christ, he also founded DUDEronomy and continues to write short stories that entertain and give perspective into the life of a Christian. Shawn's hope is that his life would exemplify a follower of Christ and lead people to accept salvation through His grace. He wants to be a good father, husband, son, and friend to those around him.

God to Me: Shut Up and Get Real

By Shawn Bain / September 27, 2016 /

I have been struggling in my walk with God lately. For reasons unbeknownst to me,  I’ve had a real problem connecting and hearing from Him. I would pray and read my Bible daily, sing worship in the mornings and afternoons, and attend church services. Something just wasn’t working like it used to. Through the following…

Slow: Construction Ahead

By Shawn Bain / July 16, 2016 /

7:00 AM, your alarm goes off. You wake up and rub your eyes for a few seconds before hopping into the shower. Sometimes you are fully awake when that water hits you in the face, sometimes you are not. There’s just enough time from when your alarm goes off to when you sit in your…

5 Activities to Help Teach Your Young Child About Jesus

By Shawn Bain / June 19, 2016 /

It’s been a long night, but it was worth it. You now sit in a hospital chair, staring into the face of your newborn child as your wife rests from her labor. Fighting back tears is no longer a thought, as you just take the moment to be consumed by the love you feel for…

The Fruit of the Spirit Explained for Geeks

By Shawn Bain / December 11, 2015 /

There are many biblical things that we can see in the world around us. These things in culture were frequently pointed to by The Apostle Paul to give a message to people in his day and age in a relatable way to make it easier to understand. We can do that today. In the same…

25 Beautifully Geeky Ugly Christmas Sweatshirts

By Shawn Bain / November 19, 2015 /

That annual hunt for that perfect “ugly” Christmas sweater is about to be underway. Amidst the droves of people flocking to their favorite retail stores to pick up all of the gifts for their loved ones, we could find ourselves scouring the shelves through a slim selection of sweaters. But we have to have that…