Best Garphill Games Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 31 | The Dopest Episode Yet! (Season 3 Finale) 1:10:59

13d ago1:10:59

1:10:59

Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! 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, an…

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EP #15: Lost Ruins of Arnak 1:10:47

13d ago1:10:47

1:10:47

🎙️Welcome to the Lens and Veil podcast, join Shem, Sam and Zach as they discuss games they've played together, specifically focusing on game design elements. In this episode they discuss Lost Ruins of Arnak by Elwen and Mín. Lost Ruins of Arnak combines deck-building and worker placement in a game of exploration, resource management, and discovery.…

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Episode 30 | Cole Smith: 3 Magi & the Game Design Journey 1:02:52

27d ago1:02:52

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Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! 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. …

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EP #14: Designer Draft 50:52

1M ago50:52

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🎙️Welcome to the Lens and Veil podcast, join Shem, Sam and Zach as they discuss games they've played together, specifically focusing on game design elements. In this special episode they perform a snake draft of board game designers into their 5-a-side team. They each need to choose at least 1 attacker, 1 midfielder, 1 defender and 1 new recruit. A…

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Episode 29 | Kevin Lewis: Foundations (Part 2) 1:12:16

1M ago1:12:16

1:12:16

Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! 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, spotlight…

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Episode 28 | Kevin Lewis: Foundations (Part 1) 51:40

2M ago51:40

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Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! 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 & K…

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EP #13: Golem 1:17:30

2M ago1:17:30

1:17:30

🎙️Welcome to the Lens and Veil podcast, join Shem, Sam and Zach as they discuss games they've played together, specifically focusing on game design elements. In this episode they discuss Golem by Flaminia Brasini, Virginio Gigli, and Simone Luciani. Golem is an engine building game based on the 16th-century legend of the Golem of Prague, an anthrop…

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Episode 27 | Interview with Shem Phillips of Garphill Games 45:11

2M ago45:11

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Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! 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 mor…

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EP #12: SETI 1:19:43

3M ago1:19:43

1:19:43

🎙️Welcome to the Lens and Veil podcast, join Shem, Sam and Zach as they discuss games they've played together, specifically focusing on game design elements. In this episode they discuss SETI: Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence by Tomáš Holek. SETI is a card driven eurogame where you lead a scientific institution tasked with searching for tra…

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Episode 26 | Christians Around the Board (Crossover Episode) 1:16:54

3M ago1:16:54

1:16:54

Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! 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 in…

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EP #11: Cooper Island 59:45

3M ago59:45

59:45

🎙️Welcome to the Lens and Veil podcast, join Shem, Sam and Zach as they discuss games they've played together, specifically focusing on game design elements. In this episode they discuss Cooper Island by Andreas Odendahl. Cooper Island is a worker placement game with a unique resource system based on the height of tiles on your personal island. 📜Ch…

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Episode 25 | The Spirit, The Word & The Cull 1:04:00

3M ago1:04:00

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Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! 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…

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Episode 24 | On Mission 1:09:38

4M ago1:09:38

1:09:38

Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! 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 highlight…

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EP #10: Era of Experts [Inventors expansion] 58:51

4M ago58:51

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🎙️Welcome to the Lens and Veil podcast, join Shem, Sam and Zach as they discuss games they've played together, specifically focusing on game design elements.In this episode they discuss Era of Experts by Shem Phillips and S J Macdonald. Era of Experts is an expansion to Inventors of the South Tigris which provides 12 unique playable characters to t…

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EP #9: Body of Books [Scholars expansion] 57:45

4M ago57:45

57:45

🎙️Welcome to the Lens and Veil podcast, join Shem, Sam and Zach as they discuss games they've played together, specifically focusing on game design elements.In this episode they discuss Body of Books by Shem Phillips and S J Macdonald. Body of Books is an expansion to Scholars of the South Tigris which introduces a new black Medicine Research Track…

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EP #8: Tides of Trade [Wayfarers expansion] 53:06

5M ago53:06

53:06

🎙️Welcome to the Lens and Veil podcast, join Shem, Sam and Zach as they discuss games they've played together, specifically focusing on game design elements.In this episode they discuss Tides of Trade by Shem Phillips and S J Macdonald. Tides of Trade is an expansion to Wayfarers of the South Tigris which gives players the means to upgrade their wo…

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Episode 23 | Our 1st Christmas Special 1:00:30

5M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! 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 L…

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EP #7: Scythe 1:14:47

6M ago1:14:47

1:14:47

🎙️Welcome to the Lens and Veil podcast, join Shem, Sam and Zach as they discuss games they've played together, specifically focusing on game design elements.In this episode they discuss Scythe by Jamey Stegmaier. Scythe is an engine-building game set in a 1920s era, alternate-history. Players take turns performing 1-2 actions in the race to build u…

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Episode 22 | What's In a Name? (Season 2 Finale) 1:08:27

6M ago1:08:27

1:08:27

Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! 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.…

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Episode 21 | Game Break: Rise of Babel 57:24

7M ago57:24

57:24

Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! 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 sha…

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EP #6: Unconscious Mind 1:16:59

7M ago1:16:59

1:16:59

🎙️Welcome to the Lens and Veil podcast, join Shem, Sam and Zach as they discuss games they've played together, specifically focusing on game design elements. In episode they discuss Unconscious Mind by Laskas, Jonny Pac, Yoma, Antonio Zax. Unconscious Mind is a euro-style game featuring worker placement, engine building, multiple rondels, and casca…

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Episode 20 | Cooperative Games & Church Unity 1:11:13

7M ago1:11:13

1:11:13

Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! 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, th…

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EP #5: Nippon 1:06:16

7M ago1:06:16

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🎙️Welcome to the Lens and Veil podcast, join Shem, Sam and Zach as they discuss games they've played together, specifically focusing on game design elements. In episode they discuss Nippon by Nuno Bizarro Sentieiro and Paulo Soledade. Nippon is a an area majority eurogame in which players control Zaibatsu (Japanese Conglomerates) and try to develop…

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Episode 19 | Rulebooks & The Scripture 1:08:07

8M ago1:08:07

1:08:07

Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! 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…

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EP #4: Darwin's Journey 1:18:16

8M ago1:18:16

1:18:16

🎙️Welcome to the Lens and Veil podcast, join Shem, Sam and Zach as they discuss games they've played together, specifically focusing on game design elements. In this episode they discuss Darwin's Journey by Simone Luciani and Nestore Mangone. Darwin's Journey is a worker-placement Eurogame in which players recall Charles Darwin's memories of his ad…

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Game Changer Board Gaming Retreat Fall 2024 Recap (w/ Beau Graf) 1:01:16

8M ago1:01:16

1:01:16

Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! 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…

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EP#3: Skara Brae 54:01

8M ago54:01

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🎙️Welcome to the Lens and Veil podcast, join Shem, Sam and Zach as they discuss games they've played together, specifically focusing on game design elements. In this episode they discuss Skara Brae by Shem Phillips. Skara Brae is a unique resource management game based on the neolithic settlement of Skara Brae in modern day Scotland. Players take t…

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Episode 18 | Simon Pillario & Paul Snuggs: The Great Commission Strategic Card Game 53:53

8M ago53:53

53:53

Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! 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…

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EP #2: Path of Civilization 41:41

8M ago41:41

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🎙️Welcome to the Lens and Veil podcast, join Shem, Sam and Zach as they discuss games they've played together, specifically focusing on game design elements. In this second episode they discuss Path of Civilization by Fabien Gridel. Path of Civilization is a competitive civilization game with simultaneous play. Each player takes the reins of a civi…

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EP #1: Daybreak 46:59

8M ago46:59

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🎙️Welcome to the Lens and Veil podcast, join Shem, Sam and Zach as they discuss games they've played together, specifically focusing on game design elements. In this first episode they discuss Daybreak by Matt Leacock and Matteo Menapace. Daybreak is a co-operative game about climate action. Each player controls a world power, deploying policies an…

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Episode 17 | Andrew Lowen: The Chuck Norris of Board Games 1:07:30

9M ago1:07:30

1:07:30

Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! 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 …

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Episode 16 | Tom Vasel: No Other Options 59:24

9M ago59:24

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Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! 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 …

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Run It Back w/Beau from Camp Living Waters (Game Changer Retreat) 57:15

1y ago57:15

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Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! 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 & …

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Kingdom Inspired Diversity in Board Gaming 1:07:15

1y ago1:07:15

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Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! 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.ca…

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Wyrmspan, Marvel Zombies, Foundations of Rome & More! 1:12:03

1y ago1:12:03

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Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! 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/g…

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Ray's Testimony 1:05:20

1y ago1:05:20

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Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! 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://ww…

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Joe's Testimony 1:18:03

1y ago1:18:03

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Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! 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 t…

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Interview with Sam Healey of Flipside of Board Games 1:10:11

1y ago1:10:11

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Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! 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! Registratio…

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Game Mechanics & Our Walk w/Christ 1:13:19

1y ago1:13:19

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Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! 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 [email protected] or visit our website at ⁠christianboardgamers.com⁠ and fill out the contact form. R…

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From Uno to Anachrony & Milk To Meat 1:01:34

1+ y ago1:01:34

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Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! 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 u…

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Wonderland's War, Spiritual War, & More! 1:05:51

1+ y ago1:05:51

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Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! 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…

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Interview w/Jack Dunbar of New Kingdom Gaming 1:02:21

1+ y ago1:02:21

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Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! 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 Gard…

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Bible Stories & Themes That Would Make Good Board Games. 1:12:55

1+ y ago1:12:55

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Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! 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.l…

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It Costs How Much? 1:02:50

1+ y ago1:02:50

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Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! 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 hav…

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Apiary, Flamecraft, & John 3:17-21 1:02:05

1+ y ago1:02:05

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Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! 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/christia…

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Navigating Theme as a Christian 1:05:13

1+ y ago1:05:13

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Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! In this episode we discuss navigating the vast landscape of board game themes as a Christian. This is a thought-provoking topic that led to recording a bonus episode, so be sure to check that out as well for a deeper dive! Join our FB Group: facebook.com/groups/christianboardgamers Visi…

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Bonus Episode: Let's Dig Deeper! 1:03:02

1+ y ago1:03:02

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Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! After recording episode 2 regarding navigating theme as a Christian, it became clear that we needed to keep the conversation going. In this episode, we dig a little deeper into the topic and seek to examine the word, our hearts, and Lord willing, spark more thought and conversation conc…

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Discipleship, Evangelism, & Board Games 50:48

1+ y ago50:48

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Back now, build by Christmas! Click here to back Bible Bricks! In this episode, we chat about the upcoming Game Changer Board Gaming Retreat weekend (April 5-7th) and how discipleship, evangelism, and board games intersect. Learn more about the Game Changer retreat at: camplivingwaters.org/game-changer Visit our website: christianboardgamers.com FB…

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