I recently ran a closed, private game for a few people. This game session was run online using a virtual tabletop (VTT) that allowed the players to control digital tokens that represented their characters while fighting against tokens I controlled that represented their enemies. The VTT came with access to a few digital maps that added to the experience, giving the players a way to engage in the story without having to rely completely on their imagination. It was a lot of fun

As I’ve discussed a few times in previous articles, the gaming table is a great way to build relationships, especially Kingdom-focused relationships. In the past, I’ve shared my experience as someone who was in need of the other people at the table, but as a result of what I’m doing with Disciple Gaming Ministry, I’ve recently had the opportunity to contribute to someone else’s life. We’ll call this person Bob to protect his actual identity (especially because I don’t know an

Yesterday I had the privilege of joining The Rushmore Show for a livestreamed conversation! We talked about our Top 4 creative movies, and you can watch the entire thing on their channel. It's also embedded below, so check it out.

Life has been crazy busy lately. As I mentioned in my last post, I’ve been running Daggerheart one-shots at a local brewery, but shortly after I posted that update, my grandpa passed away. David Giles, the man I wrote about in January. So April saw me visiting Georgia, and then Colorado Springs for the Nerd Culture Ministry Summit, in addition to my day job (which has the entire department working over-time to catch up on projects that got delayed due to issues outside of the

This month’s article is more of a ministry update than a topic for you to discuss with your friends, but it’s a big deal and something I want to share. See, starting in March, 2026, I am running games at a local brewery! The name of the brewery is Old 121 , and they recently opened their second location. That location is still gaining regulars, and I talked with the owners about bringing in a few by offering a game night on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. My goal is to

Gaming conventions, or cons for short, are a great opportunity to play new games, meet new people, and have fun. But there are also a lot of things to remember when attending a con, especially if you want it to be a positive experience. Even more so when you’re attending as a gaming missionary. So here are five things to remember when you’re going to a gaming con. 1. Eat and drink. Cons get busy quickly. I’ve attended dozens of them over the years, and the more activities yo

Over the years, I’ve been influenced by a lot of people, especially as I started to pursue ministry. Today I’m going to talk about one of them: David Giles, my grandpa. My grandpa served as a pastor and U.S. Army chaplain for over two decades, joining the Army in 1966 and serving in Korea for a tour before getting sent to Vietnam. He grew up in the great depression, a pastor’s son who knew he would grow up to be a pastor, too. Growing up, most pastors that I learned from poun

Games are a great way to spend time with your family, especially over the holidays. With all of the streaming services that are available, it may be tempting to veg out in front of the screen after all the gifts are unwrapped and the dishes are soaking. My family will probably do some of that this Christmas, but the strongest memories we have were built at the table, both during dinner and after when we pulled out our favorite games. So here are five game recommendations for

Not everything is content. There, I answered the title question without burying the lede. In a former life, I co-hosted a podcast, and to bring value to our audience, we posted on social media, wrote blog posts and short stories, recorded subscriber-exclusive commentary tracks (to listen to alongside a movie or TV show), and posted 50 podcast episodes a year (one a week except for Christmas and New Year). It gets exhausting, especially when everyone involved is also in school

When people sit down at the gaming table, there’s often an unspoken social contract the players agree to. At least that’s the hope. See, the game falls apart if players refuse to get along. This isn’t exclusive to the gaming table, though. There’s a reason Scripture gives us guidelines on how to love our neighbors. And why we’re commanded to do so. Loving our neighbors starts in the 10 Commandments, which can be found in Exodus 20:1-17 1 . Note that verses 12-17 specifically

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