Joe is an author, speaker, and the Director of Missions with Love Thy Nerd, where he helps connect faith, gaming, and community through meaningful relationships around the table. He is passionate about using board games as a tool for discipleship, hospitality, and gospel-centered conversations. Joe is married to his wife Stephanie, and together they are raising three boys. When he’s not writing, speaking, or working in ministry, you’ll likely find him at the game table. His current top three board games are Wonderland’s War, Architects of the West Kingdom, and Robot Quest Arena—though he’ll gladly make the case that Victorian Masterminds is one of the most underrated games out there.

Ray, aka "Cat Daddy" spends his days saving lives at the hospital, but when he’s off the clock you’ll likely find him spending time with his wife Kim and their daughter. Whether he’s chasing chickens around the yard, draining threes on the basketball court, or learning a new game, Ray brings energy and fun to whatever he’s doing. He also has a knack for winning board games the first time he plays them—no one is even surprised any more. His current top three games are Lost Ruins of Arnak, Clank! Catacombs, and Deliverance!