Episode 193 – The InnRoads Experience

A Different Sort of Top 5

Daniel and Jeff bring 2018 to a close, sharing their respective Top 5 experiences in the ministry. From Infinite Stones to childhood RPG groups to conventions, 2018 has been a whirlwind. Join the boys in the Tavern and cozy up to the fire!

Scripture Reference(s)

  • Proverbs 27:19
  • Lamentations 3:40

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‘Epic games need Epic game sound’

Episode 192 – With You Till the End of the Line

“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.

Episode 191 – The Joy Feat

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.

Episode 189 – Fear and Loving

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.

Episode 186 – Our FOMO of Discontent

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

Episode 185 – New Self 2.0

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

Episode 184 – Connections

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

Episode 182 – Everyone Needs to Watch Flight of Dragons

Warning: If you are not ok with a grown man gushing for an extended period of time about animated Rankin/Bass dragons – this is not the episode for you. Seeing as you’re here … you should be fine.

In this episode of the podcast, Daniel gives an update on what has been dubbed “The Boyscout Game” of Dungeons and dragons. We take an archive dive to look at one of the earliest iterations of a deck building card game/board game hybrid – Trains, and I talk about alphabetizing magical libraries and gelatinous cube assistants in Ex Libris.

Then we jump headlong into the waters of nostalgia. They up an announced a Transformers collectible card game – and we needed to have a discussion about seeing the things we love from our youth again and realizing how easy it is to overlook its flaws through all our happy memories … and then we talk about how this misapplication of fandom can make its way into our expressions of faith as well.

If you’re looking for the episode of Bard & Bible I mention called Punching Gorbash – you can find that here.