Download the Qara Prayer app today - and start praying together! In the season finale of the Christian Board Gamers Podcast , Joe and Ray bring the laughs like never before! Between uncontrollable giggles, Joe shares why you should join Love Thy Nerd on mission to Gen Con, and the duo talks through their recent playthroughs of 3 Magi , Everdell Duo , and more. Things go off the rails in the best way possible as they close out the episode with a flurry of dad jokes you won’t want to miss. Welcome...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 11 min
Download the Qara Prayer app today - and start praying together! In this episode of the Christian Board Gamers Podcast , Joe and Ray sit down with Cole Smith, the designer of the upcoming game 3 Magi . Cole shares his powerful testimony of coming to faith, his ongoing walk with Christ, and how following Jesus has shaped his journey as a game designer. Aside from Ray’s wild claim that the U.S. now owns Canada, this episode is full of heart, humor, and inspiration for gamers and believers alike! C...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Download the Qara Prayer app today - and start praying together! In this episode of the Christian Board Gamers Podcast, Joe shares highlights from the recent Game Changer Board Gaming Retreat and his adventures at FBC Game Con in Kansas. Then, Kevin Lewis joins Joe to continue their deep dive into their God-led journey in board game design, spotlighting the upcoming release of Joe’s new game, Meek Heroes: Victory Reborn. This engaging conversation is full of insights, creativity, and faith-drive...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Download the Qara Prayer app today - and start praying together! Ray and his wife Kim are expecting their baby any day now—or maybe she’s already arrived! To let Ray focus on family, Joe is joined by his longtime friend Kevin on today's Christian Board Gamers Podcast. With a friendship spanning over 17 years and deeply rooted in board gaming, Joe & Kevin share about the games they're enjoying and how God has used tabletop gaming to build a lasting friendship centered around faith and discipl...
Apr 08, 2025•51 min
Download the Qara Prayer app today - and start praying together! In this episode of the Christian Gamers Podcast , Joe & Ray sit down with Shem Phillips, renowned designer from Garphill Games! Join the conversation as they discuss Shem’s journey with Jesus, his unique board game design process, valuable advice for aspiring game designers, and much more. Fans of Garphill Games, you won’t want to miss this inspiring interview!...
Mar 25, 2025•45 min
Download the Qara Prayer app today - and start praying together! In this mega mash-up of tabletop proportions, Joe & Ray from the Christian Board Gamers Podcast team up with Daniel & John from the Around the Board show! They square off in a rousing round of “Play, Shelf, & Trade,” test each other’s knowledge in “Board Game Believe it or Not,” dive into the best ways to teach games, and wrap it all up with a fun “Tabletop Team Up.” Don’t miss this exciting crossover event filled with ...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Download the Qara Prayer app today - and start praying together! In this episode of the Christian Board Gamers Podcast , Ray and Joe explore Cities by Phil Walker-Harding & Steve Finn, discuss highlights from the Family Game Changer Retreat, and reflect on how the Spirit shapes us to become more like Christ—drawing a parallel to culling our board game collections as we refine our tastes. Join them for an engaging blend of faith, fellowship, and fun!...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Download the Qara Prayer app today - and start praying together! It’s the Season 3 premiere! Ray and Joe reunite to share what’s been happening since the Christmas Special. From Joe’s exciting trip on the Dice Tower Cruise to Ray’s adventures in Tennessee, they dive into what it means to be on mission in the board gaming community. Joe also highlights his recent mission trip with Love Thy Nerd to Tantrum Con in North Carolina, uncovering how God is moving in this unique space. This episode is fu...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Download the Qara Prayer app today - and start praying together! In this episode Ray & Joe almost can’t keep it together as the first 10 minutes might just be them laughing. Once they finally reel themselves in they discuss the game Santa’s Workshop, talk about their board game wishlist, & spend some time talking about the greatest gift of all, our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ.
Dec 23, 2024•1 hr
Download the Qara Prayer app today - and start praying together! On the season 2 finale of the show, Ray shares some exciting news that sparks the topic of the week - the importance of names and the meanings behind them, both in gaming and in real life. It is also the Thanksgiving episode, so Joe & Ray share things that they are thankful for.
Nov 26, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Download the Qara Prayer app today - and start praying together! There has been a bit of controversy surrounding the game Rise of Babel by Bedouin Games. In this episode, Ray & Joe spend some time discussing the game play and share a bit of their take on the things they have been hearing about the game. If you have thoughts that you would like to share, please send them an email at christianboardgamers@gmail.com, they would love to hear from you! Links: CBG FB Group: facebook.com/groups/chri...
Nov 12, 2024•57 min
Download the Qara Prayer app today - and start praying together! Not everyone loves cooperative games, however, there are some great parallels between them and church unity. It is imperative in the body of Christ that we learn how to effectively communicate and center on Jesus. Joe and Ray also chat about the Christian Board Gamers Facebook group, the vibrant community it has become and some of what God is doing.
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Download the Qara Prayer app today - and start praying together! Are you someone that either loves to read a rulebook or have it close by? Or, are you a bit more like Joe who prefers to watch a video & learn while playing? It’s wonderful when you have both types of people at the table & Ray & Joe chat about God’s word, methods of interpretation & how iron sharpens iron. Let’s get it!
Oct 15, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Download the Qara Prayer app today - and start praying together! The Game Changer Retreat was so DOPE!! We are praising God for such a great time, so much so that we needed to drop this bonus episode, with special guest Beau Graf from Camp Living Waters. Join us in Spring 2025: camplivingwaters.org/game-changer
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Download the Qara Prayer app today - and start praying together! Let’s go! In this episode Ray & Joe interview Simon Pillario & Paul Snuggs the creators of The Great Commission Strategic Card Game! This episode is jam packed with testimony, tons about the game, & some laughs along the way. This episode was a lot of fun to record! Late pledge open now, visit https://kck.st/3XWOQjU wordforwordbiblecomic.com facebook.com/groups/christianboardgamers Game Changer Board Gaming Retreat Link...
Oct 01, 2024•54 min
Download the Qara Prayer app today - and start praying together! You don’t want to miss this! Joe & Ray are honored to be joined by Andrew Lowen. Andrew is the designer/publisher of the epic tabletop game Deliverance, the owner of Next Level Web, the host of the Crowdfunding Nerds podcast. Andrew opens up and shares his testimony, talks through some of the backlash from Deliverance, and we get some exclusive info regarding what's ahead, including the “Deliverance: Council of the Fallen” expa...
Sep 17, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Download the Qara Prayer app today - and start praying together! In the Season 2 premiere, Joe & Ray have the privilege of sitting down with Tom Vasel of The Dice Tower. Tom shares portions of his story, they dive into his hopes for the Christian board gaming landscape, & learn a bit more about how The Dice Tower got its start. Tom Vasel started The Dice Tower in 2005. The Dice Tower is a network of diverse individuals creating video and audio podcasts that promote board and card games. ...
Sep 03, 2024•59 min
Download the Qara Prayer app today - and start praying together! In this episode, we chat with Beau from Camp Living Waters about the Game Changer Board Gaming Retreat & we also take a look back at the material covered this season. We are super happy with Season 1 & really pumped about what is out ahead for Season 2! Thank you for sticking with us & we can't wait to get back at it in September! Register for the Sept. Game Changer Board Gaming Retreat at https://www.camplivingwaters.o...
May 28, 2024•57 min
Download the Qara Prayer app today - and start praying together! In this episode, Ray and Joe discuss kingdom inspired diversity in the board gaming space. We have a beautiful tool in board games to bridge the gap and bring people together from all walks of life & ethnicities. Register for the Sept. Game Changer Board Gaming Retreat at https://www.camplivingwaters.org/game-changer Our Sponsors: Living Water Gaming: https://livingwatergaming.com/ Refocus Creative: https://www.refocuscreative....
May 13, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Download the Qara Prayer app today - and start praying together! In this episode, we share a recap of the Game Changer Board Gaming Retreat & we discuss several games that we have played recently from Wyrmspan to Marvel Zombies, Foundations of Rome, & more! Register for the Sept. Game Changer Board Gaming Retreat at https://www.camplivingwaters.org/game-changer Our Sponsors: Living Water Gaming: https://livingwatergaming.com/ Refocus Creative: https://www.refocuscreative.com/ Our website...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Download the Qara Prayer app today - and start praying together! In this episode, Ray shares his testimony of when he came to know Jesus and what led to his bending his knee to the King of kings & Lord of lords. Our Sponsors: Living Water Gaming: https://livingwatergaming.com/ Refocus Creative: https://www.refocuscreative.com/ Our website: https://www.christianboardgamers.com/ FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianboardgamers...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Download the Qara Prayer app today - and start praying together! After our interview with Sam Healey, we thought it made sense to share our stories. In this episode, Joe shares how God freed him from his addictions, anger, and hatred as Jesus gave Joe a new life that only Christ can give. This episode is a few minutes longer than normal but we hope that you find it engaging, and celebratory! Our Sponsors: Living Water Gaming: https://livingwatergaming.com/ Refocus Creative: https://www.refocuscr...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Download the Qara Prayer app today - and start praying together! In this episode, we have the opportunity to sit down and chat with Sam Healey of Flipside of Board Games. Sam shares his board game journey as well as his faith journey. We hope that you are as blessed by what Sam shared as we were, and of course the episode is a lot of fun! Registration for the Game Changer Board Game Retreat ends 3/31/24 so make sure to register today! www.camplivingwaters.org/game-changer Our Sponsors: Living Wa...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Download the Qara Prayer app today - and start praying together! We have a ton of fun in this episode discussing how various game mechanics parallel our walk with Jesus. If you have a topic you would like us to discuss please email us at christianboardgamers@gmail.com or visit our website at christianboardgamers.com and fill out the contact form. Register for the Game Changer Board Gaming Retreat at camplivingwaters.org/game-changer it's going to be a fantastic time! Our sponsors: Living Wat...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Download the Qara Prayer app today - and start praying together! In this episode, we run the parallel between being new to the board game space and growing in the hobby, with being a new believer and growing in Christ. Ray and I were both "under the weather rail" but the show must go on! If you have a topic you would like us to discuss please email us at christianboardgamers@gmail.com or visit our website at christianboardgamers.com and fill out the contact form. Register for the Game Changer Bo...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Download the Qara Prayer app today - and start praying together! In this episode, we discuss Wonderland's War and some of the parallels to the spiritual war that we are facing every day as Christ followers. This episode gets deep but is a lot of fun! Thanks for listening! Our Sponsors: livingwatergaming.com refocuscreative.com Game Changer Board Game Retreat: camplivingwaters.org/game-changer Our Website: Christianboardgamers.com Find us on social media @christianboardgamers or visit our link tr...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Download the Qara Prayer app today - and start praying together! In this episode, we sit did with Jack Dunbar of New Kingdom Gaming. We were so excited to interview Jack and we had a great time! Jack shares some of his journey in game design and how his faith in Jesus permeates through all of it. Jack is the designer and publisher of New Kingdom Gardners & his love for Jesus, others and board games evident. You can learn more about Jack and New Kingdom Gaming at newkingdomgaming.com Our spon...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Download the Qara Prayer app today - and start praying together! In this episode, we discuss Bible stories and themes we think would make good board games. We ended up going a little longer than we intended but we had some fun along the way. This is what happens when both Ray and I (Joe) are tired lol. Our Sponsors: Living Water Gaming: https://www.livingwatergaming.com Refocus Creative: https://www.refocuscreative.com...
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Download the Qara Prayer app today - and start praying together! In this episode, we discuss the cost of following Jesus. Because this is a board game podcast, we link it to the cost of manufacturing a game as well as the cost of buying one. This episode is certainly one of the heavier episodes but we need to be having these conversations. If you have any questions or concerns please leave a comment or email us at christianboardgamers@gmail.com or visit christianboardgamers.com Huge thank you to...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Download the Qara Prayer app today - and start praying together! In this episode, we discuss a variety of different games and talk through our thoughts on the new Stonemaier Game Apiary. We also announce the winner of the Deluxe copy of Flamecraft & introduce a new segment called Biblical Injections. FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianboardgamers Gamer Changer Retreat: https://www.camplivingwaters.org/game-changer Instagram: @christianboardgamers...
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 2 min
