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A new D&D podcast from a Christian perspective.
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Do you ever regret falling asleep during a critical point in a story or other great content? Well, I feel the same. With this show, you don't have to worry about missing something critical. In The Storydeck Chronicles, you can enjoy these short stories created using The Story Engine Deck and AI. Tune in to find your new bedtime stories or your new favorite driving content to zone out to.
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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 thi…
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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 a…
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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 th…
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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…
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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.…
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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: [email protected]…
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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…
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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 Unco…
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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 ta…
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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…
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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 play…
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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 t…
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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-pa…
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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, wi…
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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 warf…
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Have you ever found yourself drifting off to sleep while listening to a podcast, only to wake up and realize you missed the best part? I have too. That's how The Storydeck Chronicles came to be. This is a unique podcast where stories are born from a deck of cards and the imagination of AI, designed to be just mediocre enough to fall asleep without …
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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. --…
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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…
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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, w…
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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 lo…
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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 fro…
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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 meth…
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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@gm…
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