Bonus Content – InnRoads Unplugged 2018

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We weren’t able to get the whole team together on the mics, but two-thirds of the InnRoads Unplugged team that went to Philadelphia for PAX Unplugged gathered up some of our favorite parts of the conventions experience for you. This was our first organized team effort at a convention, and only the second PAX Unplugged ever, so we’re excited to see how we can grow up together with this convention.

Even at just under 2 hours, we couldn’t possibly talk about every story we heard, person we saw, or game we played – so we each narrowed it down to one game a piece.

Mike – The Mansky Caper
Jeff – Fantastic Factories
Dave – The Fox in the Forest
Joe – Just One

If you would prefer to SEE us talk about this stuff – you can find the same audio on our YouTube channel here.

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Episode 192 – With You Till the End of the Line

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“Do You Trust Me?”

T.R. and Jeff are exploring the concept of trust in our games, entertainment and our daily lives. A new segment, an Archive Dive, lengthy discussion of Marvel films?  Yeah, you’re gonna have to trust us, this one is important.

Archive Dive

Future Gaming

Scripture Reference(s)

  • Proverbs 28:26
  • Proverbs 3:5-6

Have ideas for our “new” segment? Perhaps a name or two? Let us know in the comments area below or track us down in the Tavern!

Last but not least, find out more about the InnRoads Ministries trip to PAX Unplugged HERE.

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Episode 191 – The Joy Feat

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Finding Joy at All Times

Daniel and Jeff talk about the passing of legendary comic book man, Stan Lee. The myriad impacts of his genius on their lives and how when times are dark, joy can rise from the ashes.

Archive Dive

Scripture Reference(s)

  • James 1:2‭-‬4
  • Proverbs 17:22

Last but not least, find out more about the InnRoads Ministries trip to PAX Unplugged HERE.

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Episode 190 – Thankful for the Valleys

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Being Thankful on the Peaks and in the Valleys

Daniel and T.R. bring into focus one of the hardest lesson we learn as people of faith; finding comfort and strength and even thankfulness in the valleys of our lives. And just how do games teach us empathy for the hardest times so we can best appreciate those around us going through them?

Archive Dive

Game(s) Discussed

Scripture Reference(s)

  • 2 Corinthians 3:17
  • 1 Peter 5:7

Last but not least, find out more about the InnRoads Ministries trip to PAX Unplugged HERE.

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Episode 189 – Fear and Loving

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Fear is a Four-Letter Word

Daniel and T.R. lean into the season of dread as Halloween approaches. How does fear influencing our games? What are the differences between fear and horror? Is there a point where we face our fears and the anxieties that threaten to overwhelm us?

Archive Dive

Game(s) Discussed

Scripture Reference(s)

  • Joshua 1:9
  • Psalm 23:4
  • Psalm 56:3-4

Last but not least, find out more about the InnRoads Ministries trip to PAX Unplugged HERE.

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Episode 188 – The Awokening

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Finding Wisdom and Rolling With It

Tonight, Jeff and Daniel discuss the disco inferno that was the recent Roll20 mess and how a few badly placed words and the proclivity to not listen can lead down hazardous paths. This all to say that life of late has been rough, but out of the shouting and the bombardment, true wisdom and perspective can be found.

Future Mike would also like you to know that you can find out more about the InnRoads Ministries trip to PAX Unplugged HERE.

Game(s) Discussed (Archive Dive)

  • Game of Life

Scripture Reference(s)

  • Proverbs 10:12
  • Proverbs 15:18
  • Ecclesiastes 7:9

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Episode 187 – Memories

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Gaming with our Elders

Daniel, T.R. and Jeff discuss games and how they relate with our elder relations. Can a game of Rummy with our grandparents bring just as much joy as a session of Scythe?  Can we honor our mother and father by sharing an evening of monopoly?

Game(s) Discussed (All Archive Dive)

Scripture Reference(s)

  • Deuteronomy 5:16
  • Psalm 71: 9-24
  • Proverbs 16:31

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Episode 186 – Our FOMO of Discontent

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Don’t Want to Close My Eyes…

Daniel, T.R. and Jeff uncover the hidden meanings in FOMO, the Fear of Missing Out. Are we as gamers destined to dwell in that sinking feeling every time we miss game night?  Is it our lot in life to look away from contentment to the neighbor’s greener grass?

Game(s) Discussed

Scripture Reference(s)

  • Luke 12:15
  • Philippians 4:19

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Episode 185 – New Self 2.0

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Looking Back To Look Forward

Daniel and Jeff discuss the ups and downs of new edition. Not so much the 80s R&B group but the new editions of the old things we’ve come to know and love. How do we as a culture handle these changes, especially in light of how we’re called to be new creations in our faith?

Game(s) Discussed

Recommended Viewing

Scripture Reference(s)

  • 2 Corinthians 2: 17-18

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Episode 184 – Connections

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GenCon, (not-so) Old Video Games and the Importance of Fostering Friendships

Daniel, Jeff and T.R. are back together. Will there be odd edits and strange sounds?  Maybe.  But there’s definitely going to be a discussion on how important it is to stay connected with the people God has placed in your life. How incidental encounters at a 60,000+ can be just as important weeks later as they are in the moment.

Game(s) Discussed

 

Scripture Reference(s)

  • Hebrews 10: 24-25

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