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The Dice Steeple

Dan King (The Game Boy Geek) & Sam Healey talk about topics involving Christians and Tabletop Gaming while trying to bridge the gap between world views.
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Dec 21, 2016

In this episode Sam & Dan take a look at Idolatry in gaming within their own lives.

 

0:55 - What have we been playing?

14:56 - Idolatry in life

26:10 - Idolatry in Gaming

Nov 11, 2016

In this episode we interview Sean Johnson form BiblicalGeek.com about his content of using the things we love to connect us to the God that loves us!
Enjoy!
Dan

 

1:33 What have we been playing

12:03 - BGG  Con

12:50 - Biblical Geek

Sep 16, 2016

In this episode we interview clean comedian John Branyan about his love for board games, and how his faith changes his look on comedy & life.

 

1:54 - Welcome John

2:25 - What Games Have We Been Playing

18:46 - Who is John Branyan

23:44 - Interview

 

To learn more about John Branyan, visit him at http://jbcomedy.webflow.io/

 

Aug 2, 2016

In this episode we are joined by Chris Hecox from Geeks Under Grace to tackle the issue of Sensuality in Gaming & at Gencon.

 

2:00 Introduction of Geeks Under Grace

4:51 - What have we been playing lately?

14:10 - Sensuality in Gaming & at Gencon

Jul 9, 2016

In this episode Sam & Dan talk about inclusion in the board game hobby. They are joined by Jay Howitt & Laura Coxon, and Ron Schade.

 

0:00 Introductions

1:13 - What have you been up to lately

3:51 - What have you been playing lately

10:46 - Inclusion

 

Jun 30, 2016

In this episode we interview designer extraordinaire Mike Fitzgerald about his most recent game playing, his background in designing, and his new journey in converting to Judaism.

 

0:55 What have we been up to

5:55 Games we recently played

20:48 Mike Fitzgerald game & design background

31:33 Mike's personal life & the journey of converting to Judaism

 

May 12, 2016

In this episode we are joined by Burky & Badger from the Burky & Badger Board Game Babble Podcast.

We talk about the choices we make & Why.

 

0:00 Intro

8:19 - Questions begin

8:46 - Why do you choose the color that you play & why?

15:54 - Why do you choose a certain role in the game when available?

21:08 - Do you have a certain playing style? Why or why not?

28:38 - Do you draw the line when playing games with violence, murder, theft, in games? If so, where?

45:44 - Does religion play a part in what games you play and/or how you play them?

 

 

Burky & Badger can be found at:

https://www.boardgamegeek.com/guild/2248

www.facebook.com/burkyandbadger

http://www.boardgametheater.com/
 
http://www.boardgameseverybodyshould.com/
 
 
Apr 7, 2016

Recently Asmodee North America announced increasing prices of their board games especially online. This has caused a massive outrage on the board game forums. In this episode we shed light on our own personal thoughts on the matter, and also take a look at it through a biblical lens.

Into - 0:00

Recent Games Played

1:15 Happy Salmon

3:27 Pirates of the 7 Seas

5:15 Council of Four

6:30 Thunder & Lightning

8:30 Odin's Ravens

9:50 Meeple War

12:09 Asmodee Pricing Increases Personal Thoughts

29:30 Biblical lens

Mar 5, 2016

We are joined by board game designer Jeff Allers who is involved in reaching out to Middle Eastern refugees in Berlin. A portion of his efforts include playing games with the refugees.  We learn about the situation in Germany and how this has helped them.

0:41 Introducing Jeff Allers

2:26 Games Designed by Jeff

10:10 Jeff's Life Background

14:43 Refugee Situation in Germany

 

Read more about this and contact Jeff here:

https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/205399/games-play-refugees

Feb 11, 2016

Sam & Dan discuss luck in gaming, and if luck really exists at all in life.

 

Kickstarter talk - 0:37

Luck in Gaming - 4:39

Does Luck Exist in Life? - 11:03

Jan 8, 2016

In this Episode, Sam & Dan explore a comedic setup & punchline in with Comedian Michael Jr. Then they talk about how this works in games & in life.

 

1:55 - Fun gaming over the holidays 

6:51 - Introducing Michael JR's comedy

9:29 - Michael Jr's life lesson breakthrough

12:41 - Applying the setup and punchline to our lives in and around board gaming

 

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