Monks are rigorous in combat, filled with a power that gives them incredible speed and proficiency with and without weapons. Out of combat, they become more mentally disciplined and driven by an internal desire for something greater. This class is unique, to say the least. In this episode, Josh and Tony discuss the Monk class with its many traits and skill sets. Since the 2024 rules premiered, they were both pretty amazed at some of the changes made, and they discuss their opinions (all good thi...
Jul 26, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Have you ever grown up wishing you could fight like your favorite superhero or fantasy character? To wield a lightsaber like a Jedi, to swing a sword like one from Lord of the Rings, or to fight with the ferocity of the character you make for your D&D games. We all love the thrill of victory and the intensity of battle! But, coming back to the real world, there is a fight that we battle every day. This fight has a real Enemy, but we don’t fight it with swords, warhammers, or lightsabers. Thi...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Have you ever wondered what Eden was like? Yes, we can read about it in Genesis. But have you ever wondered what it was REALLY like; the beauty of the environment, the breathtaking sounds, the scents of the flowers and air, the time walking with God in the cool of the day… it something that is hard to picture, but it’s something we long for. In this episode, Josh and Tony go over the Druid class. This is a magic-wielding class that harnesses their power from the environment around them. Druid’s ...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Just like the random, shady guy at the tavern or The Courier from Skyrim, there is always a quest in store for us. Tony and Josh are joined by a returning special guest and DM Stephen Katchur for their first promo episode of a very special project he has been working on that is finally time to reveal to fellow D&D players. We hope that you follow and subscribe RIGHT NOW!!! (No, seriously. Right now. Don’t worry, we’ll wait. 😇) They also dive deep into the subject of The True Quest: The Grea...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 52 min•Season 2Ep. 4
In this episode, Josh & Tony continue their journey through character classes, taking this episode to talk about Clerics. While the class may seem generic, they have a variety of cool features that makes them versatile and a fun class to play! One thing the boys honed in on with this class is a great discussion about Holy Spirit. What exactly is the Holy Spirit? What power does it hold, and how do we access that? While you may not fully know now, we promise that the Holy Spirit moved in this...
Apr 15, 2025•2 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Come one, come all! Sit with us as we gather around our tents and tables, recounting the tales of old! Join us in song, dance, and glad tidings!!! 🕺🎶🙌🏻 You catch the drift yet? No? Ok, we’ll tell you. In this episode, Josh and Tony are going over what it means to be/play a Bard in D&D. There are so cool and challenging things as a Bard, but so much fun to be had! Josh and Tony have also discovered that in our Christian walks, we are just like Bard’s in many ways, gleaning from Biblical T...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Are you ready for season 2? We are, and we are ready to GO BERSERK BECAUSE OF THE EXCITEMENT!!!! Tony and Josh are kicking off this new season by discussing character classes, starting with Barbarians. Outside of the cool things you can do war hammers and Reckless Attacks, today’s conversation also talks about how anger impacts are walk with Jesus. What does the Bible say about anger? How are we called to handle our emotions? How do we lead when we are frustrated and overwhelmed? Join us @ the G...
Mar 08, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Here's to our 2nd Season! Thanks for being a part of the community! Love you all <3 -------------------- Dungeons & Disciples (Main Theme) composed by Tony Benda (used, of course, with permission). Join us on Discord! Instagram: @dungeonsanddisciples Facebook @DungeonsAndDisciples Email us at: dungeonsdisciples@gmail.com...
Feb 13, 2025•9 min
You know it, we know it, everyone knows it… Nat 20’s give us everything we need!!! In this episode, Tony and Josh explore spells/character abilities that help identify, locate, or even see things beyond other player understanding in gameplay. In this conversation, they rolled to see identity not just our identity in God, but rolled to understanding exactly who God is. What is He like? How do you describe Him? What does he do for us? I’m sure you can guess by now what they rolled, but tune in to ...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 15
You ever read all of the terms and condition’s when you update your phone, tablet, or computer? Yeah, we don’t either. But conditions we DO pay attention to are the conditions that we experience in D&D. They can impact gameplay tremendously, and Josh and Tony explore what some of those are. Also, they take a deep dive into what exactly is this Unconditional Love of God. It’s hard to fathom it; it’s hard to understand it; but we certainly are thankful for it every single day that it truly is ...
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 14
There is nothing better than a good celebration! Those times uplift, encourage, and produce joy inside of us. But what happens when you invited to a celebration in the middle of heartache, grief, or hurting? In this episode, Josh and Tony dive into some cool environmental scenarios to produce amazing story telling opportunities in at your gaming tables with carnivals (times of fun, laughter and joy) and caravan stops (times of reflection, processing, and character building). More importantly, th...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 13
BE PREPARED FOLKS. Josh and Tony are a bit unhinged in this episode. LOL. They are pretty transparent and vulnerable as they discuss what it means to be properly aligned with God, or even how to re-align ourselves if we've drifted a bit. Remember that according to Psalms, God's word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. Alignment Explained - Blog Songs mentioned: "You're Enough" (Sleeping At Last) Spotify Link Here , Apple Music Link Here , YouTube Link Here "Maybe It's Okay" - We Are M...
Oct 19, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 12
D&D isn’t just for adults, but for kids too! Because of looming stigmas that surround the game, many kids are not allowed to play. In this episode, Josh and Tony talk about how this game can be enjoyed in an appropriate and fun way for kids, including how to honor parents, steer clear of graphic content, and leaning into Christ in the midst of playing as a young player. Still not convinced? Josh and Tony are also joined by some special guests that have extensive wisdom and experience on this...
Oct 07, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Welcome back to part 2 this week while Josh and Tony continue exploring what it means to be a DM! Worldbuilding, storytelling, and much more. We are (still) joined by special guests and some of our favorite people, Tuck Choate and Stephen Kachur. We unpack more of our favorite DMing moments together and oh the stories we tell... Stick around next time for another special episode of this multi-part episodic adventure! -------------------- Dungeons & Disciples (Main Theme) composed by Tony Ben...
Sep 19, 2024•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Tune in this week as Josh and Tony explore what it means to be a DM! World building, storytelling, and much more. We are joined by some special guests and some of our favorite people, Tuck Choate and Stephen Kachur. We unpack some of our favorite DMing moments together and oh the stories we tell... Stick around next time for part 2 of this multi-part episodic adventure! -------------------- Dungeons & Disciples (Main Theme) composed by Tony Benda (used, of course, with permission). Join us o...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, Josh & Tony explore a bit of a hard topic: the stigmas of D&D. Need we say more? Tune in to find out what they say. YouTube sources for old audio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL7lEwD1uGI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7Ies6NVAeA -------------------- Dungeons & Disciples (Main Theme) composed by Tony Benda (used, of course, with permission). Join us on Discord! Instagram: @dungeonsanddisciples Facebook @DungeonsAndDisciples Email us at: dungeonsdisciples@gmail.c...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 8
What is one thing TTRPG players love to do? Use weapons! In this week’s episode, Josh and Tony talk about some of their favorite weapons, spells, and character buffs to make combat fun and effective in D&D. In the Christian walk, one must also understand their weapons of warfare against the enemy if we are to succeed in the middle of spiritual warfare. But here are the real questions: Who is this enemy? What are our weapons? When does the fight start? Lean in, roll for initiative, and let’s ...
Aug 11, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 7
At the end of every session (almost without fail), people ask that same age-old question: did we level up? HA!!!! In this episode, Josh and Tony discuss what it means to level up both in D&D gameplay, as well as spiritually. God doesn't want us to stay where we are, but for us to grow in our faith - level up if you will - and grow closer to Him. -------------------- Dungeons & Disciples (Main Theme) composed by Tony Benda (used, of course, with permission). Join us on Discord! Instagram:...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode, Josh and Tony are joined by their first special guest, and Tony’s younger brother, Aaron Benda. Rejoicing at the appearance of their first guest, there was also tremendous gratitude because something unique (and ironic) has happened to Josh while recording as well!!! This episode will dive into what it means to use character voices in the world of D&D. Character voices make gameplay so fun, and they share some of their favorite voices and personal inspirations! But also, how...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 57 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode, Josh and Tony discuss what it means to be in shackles in D&D, as well as the bondage sometimes carried in our spiritual lives. Dive into a crazy episode with us we also recount some of the ways we almost ended up in shackles ourselves! -------------------- Dungeons & Disciples (Main Theme) composed by Tony Benda (used, of course, with permission). Join us on Discord! Instagram: @dungeonsanddisciples Facebook @DungeonsAndDisciples Email us at: dungeonsdisciples@gmail.com...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this week's episode, Josh and Tony talk about the question that we believe is alive and well at every table, every session: "DM (or GM), did we long rest? This hits close to home as we experience this ourselves. We look forward to that point in our games when we can take a moment to catch our breath with a short rest, or benefit from the full long rest where we are as good as new! We also discuss how this concept of rest is important in our spiritual walks as well. Jesus Himself talks about t...
Jun 13, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 3
After a quick recap from episode 1, we had an unexpected phone call from one of our D&D buddies, Jarek Partsch. After listening to this episode, go check out their podcast: The Tales We Tell . Jarek produces the show with his wife, Hannah, and co-host Katy. We get back into the episode by exploring the journey from character creation to gameplay from a unique perspective. We delve into what it means to play from a meta perspective and how that translates to our spiritual walk with Jesus. Mor...
May 30, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In the debut episode of Dungeons & Disciples, Josh Shaw and Tony Benda discussed their passion for using Dungeons and Dragons as a tool to share Jesus with others. They shared their personal experiences and emphasized the importance of building a spirit-filled role-playing community and fostering fellowship. They also discussed the two primary methods for creating characters in D&D, and how self-awareness is crucial for personal growth and communication. Later, they talked about the inte...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to Dungeons & Disciples: a show relating our Christian walk to our favorite TTRPG. -------------------- Dungeons & Disciples (Main Theme) composed by Tony Benda (used, of course, with permission). Join us on Discord! https://discord.gg/UAKw7bjR Instagram: @dungeonsanddisciples Facebook @DungeonsAndDisciples Email us at: dungeonsdisciples@gmail.com...
May 16, 2024•2 min
