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!

In this week's Bible Thump, Brett Vance (This Little Bean of Mine) explores the difference between "work" and "toil," diving deep into Genesis to clarify common misconceptions about labor. Discover how God's original design transforms our perspective on daily tasks, shifting from mere toil to meaningful purpose.

In this week's Bible Thump, Steve Valdez (SavePoint Ministries) explores the struggle with identity—how, left to ourselves, we continually miss the mark. Drawing inspiration from 1 Peter 2 and video games that let us shape our own characters, Steve encourages us to find our true identity rooted firmly in Christ.

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 laughs, lively debates, and plenty of board game insights!

In this week’s devotional, hosted by Jaclyn S. Parrish (Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary), we explore how God truly sees us and why He invests in our lives. Reflect on 1 John 4:8-9 as we unpack what we do for God, what He graciously does for us, and how we can respond in return. Dive into the comforting truth of God’s love and discover fresh perspectives on living out His purpose every day.

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!

In this episode of Bible Thump, Hector Miray (Faith & Fandom) offers a devotional on the pursuit of joy. Through scripture and personal reflections, he unpacks how we can foster real, lasting joy in our daily walk—even in challenging seasons.