2022 EVENT DIRECTORY

KEYNOTE SPEAKER BIO

JACLYN S. PARRISH

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

10.14.22 | 7p ET  &  10.15.22 | 9a ET

Jaclyn is the Director of Marketing at Southwestern Seminary in Fort Worth, TX. She holds a B.A. in English and Christian Studies from Dallas Baptist University and an M.A. in Religion from the B.H. Carroll Theological Institute. She has written for The Gospel Coalition, Christianity Today, and Slayage: The Journal of Whedon Studies. She loves eating kouign amann, reading Terry Pratchett, watching Psych, and playing Dungeons and Dragons.

BREAKOUT SPEAKER BIOS

BUBBA STALLCUP

Love Thy Nerd

10.15.22 | 9p ET

Bubba is the CEO & Founder of Love Thy Nerd. His 12 years on church staff help to inform the needs of those both inside and outside of church culture. He has been a nerd-culture missionary for almost a decade and looks forward to many more with LTN! He also has the opportunity to co-host an LTN podcast with his wife, Anna, that you should checkout called “Church Nerds.”

MATTHEW WARMBIER

Love Thy Nerd

10.15.22 | 9p ET

Matt Warmbier is COO and Founder of Love Thy Nerd. Matt has been doing nerd ministry for the past decade, and has a passion for building relationships and leading with humor and humility. He lives right here in the heart of New Albany, IN with his wife and 5 kids.

Drew Dixon

Steve VanMeter

Forge Gaming

10.15.22 | 11a ET

Hey, I’m Steve! I’m just a random disciple of Jesus, husband to an amazing wife, father to four awesome children and a pastor. Growing up playing video games and coming to know Jesus at age 21, I love that Forge Gaming has inspired ways to share Jesus with other gamers while equipping the church to make disciples in these spaces. If you see me online, I’m probably multitasking…learning, reading, listening and maybe playing games like FFXIV, VALORANT or catching up on some anime. 

Drew Dixon

Joe Clarke

Forge Gaming

10.15.22 | 11a ET

I am a technologist, family man, and all around geek who loves Jesus and video games. My true passion for LAN parties comes from playing games with friends after work, and was convicted about using my skills to further God’s kingdom in a real way. Forge Gaming was started in 2011 with the idea that we needed an avenue to make Gospel of Jesus clear to gamers and gaming culture.

ANDREW LOWEN

Next Level Web

10.15.22 | 4:30p ET

Andrew Lowen is the CEO of Lowen Games and founder and CEO of Next Level Web, a digital marketing agency established in 2009 that spends a lot of time marketing awesome board games on Kickstarter and beyond! We have worked with board game brands such as Elder Scrolls, Star Trek, Fallout, Conan, Dune, Star Realms, Ascension, and more, and have helped creators raise over $10M on Kickstarter through our marketing services, including Deliverance – the highest crowdfunded Christian board game of all time (so far).

TIERANIE ALBRIGHT

Love Thy Nerd

10.15.22 | 11a ET

Tieranie is the Digital Presence Lead for Love Thy Nerd. She oversees the LTN communities, social media, and more. She holds degrees in History & Religion from Eastern New Mexico University, loves video games, and spends a lot of time online. An avid player, Tieranie also hosts a Dungeons & Dragons campaign live on the LTN Twitch channel called Saving Throw Saturdays.

CURTIS COMSTOCK

Love Thy Nerd

10.15.22 | 11a ET

Curtis helps moderate the Love Thy Nerd Facebook and Discord server as well as assists in running the LTN Arcade weekends. He has been both playing and running Dungeons and Dragons for the last six years including being the dungeon master for Saving Throw Saturdays on the Love Thy Nerd Twitch Channel.

ASIA FILIPIAK

Asia The Girl

10.15.22 | 4:30p ET

Asia is a community builder, content creator, and your IRL friend! She regularly streams to her Twitch channel and is a cohost on the Moviga Podcast. She is wife to Luke Filipiak, of Love Thy Nerd, and has a degree in Communication with a Cross Cultural Emphasis. She is a major introvert but is passionate about building relationships. You can find her cross referencing imagery in Studio Ghibli films or cooking food for as many people as she possibly can.

AMANDA SIMS

Life.Church

10.15.22 | 11a ET

Life-long nerd who loves exploring connections between faith and her favorite fandoms. When it comes to content like Doctor Who, Star Trek, Star Wars, the MCU, or anime, she’s always up for a conversation about lessons about life and faith through the lens of fantasy and sci-fi. She lives in Oklahoma with her husband Paul and her daughter Jadyn, both of whom are also into all the fun nerdy stuff.

THURSDAY | DAY 0

5:30p ET

FELLOWSHIP OF THE NERD DINNER

Main Hall / Break Out Rooms

FELLOWSHIP DINNER

This event is limited to members of the Fellowship of the Nerd. The Fellowship dinner is a special time for all Love Thy Nerd partners to gather for food, fellowship, games, and awards! Want to become and LTN Partner? Just click the button to the left!

6:30-10:30p ET

OPEN GAMING

Main Hall / Break Out Rooms

 

Fellowship members and early Con goers are all invited to a night of fun, fellowship, and games! Make sure to bring any favorites to share! 

FRIDAY | DAY 1

12-5p ET

REGISTRATION

Main Lobby

REGISTRATION

First things first! Stop by the info booth to sign in, get your badge, and pick up your merch!

12-7p ET

OPEN GAMING

Main Hall / Break Out Rooms

 

Visit the game library or bring your own to share! Now is the time to play some games with new and old friends! 

12-7p ET

EXHIBIT HALL OPEN

Exhibit Hall

 

For the first time ever, LTN Con has an exhibitor hall! Be sure to stop in and check out all the nerdy things! 

5:30 ET

EAT 2 WIN

24 Attendee Limit

Breakout Room 1

SUNDAY SCHOOL ANSWERS

Register to play Sunday School Answers around fun, friends, and food! All participants are entered for a chance to win 1 of 4 copies of SSA!

Matt and Bubba

7p ET

WELCOME TO LTN CON

Matt & Bubba

Main Hall

It’s finally here! LTN Con is officially underway and Matt & Bubba are here to open day one with a cup of the exclusive Love Thy Nerd Blend from This Little Bean of Mine and some of the best conversations you’ll have heard all day.

7:30p ET

JACLYN PARISH

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Main Hall

KEYNOTE

Why Nerds Make the Best Friends (and how you can, too!)

 

9p ET

COMMUNION

Main Hall

COMMUNION

(for those who wish to participate)

Every year at LTN Con we like to include in a beautiful and powerful moment of Communion. All are welcome to participate and engage in this communal remembrance of Jesus love for us.

9p-12a ET

OPEN GAMING

Main Hall / Break Out Rooms

 

Open gaming continues! Grab a game and enjoy the time with your fellow nerds!

9:30p ET

ROLLING REALMS

Main Hall

Rolling Realms:

Large Group Roll-and-Write with The Guilded Grayland!

In Rolling Realms, players compete to earn the most stars in a series of minigames over 3 rounds. Each turn, one player rolls 2 dice, and all players use the dice results on their realm cards to generate resources and earn stars. After 3 rounds, the player with the most stars wins!

Note: We will be playing the print and play version of the game and adapting a couple of rules to make the game work for a large group, but we will have the base game and expansion realms available for sale over the weekend. Not to mention the winner of this play of Rolling Realms will win a copy of the game!

SATURDAY | DAY 2

9a ET

JACLYN PARISH

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Main Hall

KEYNOTE

Why Geeking Out is Essential to Life

10:30a-12a ET

OPEN GAMING

Main Hall / Break Out Rooms

 

Play games, fellowship, and have fun!

10:30a-5p ET

EXHIBIT HALL OPEN

Exhibit Hall

 

Your last chance to stop by the Exhibit Hall! Stop by and support all the nerdy creators! 

11a ET

TTRPG PANEL

Break Out Room 1

TABLE TOP ROLE PLAYING GAMES

Host: Jaclyn, Tieranie, Curtis
Tabletop RPGs – What are they? How do I get started? Why they are beneficial even to Christians?

 

11a ET

STEVE VANMETER

FORGE GAMING

Break Out Room 2

HOME LAN

The LAN Party. Thing of the past? Or could this still be a relationally exciting way to gather and reach your friends? If you’ve ever wanted to put on your very own LAN party at home, we’d love to help you get started! We’ll provide you with some wisdom and thoughts on running an intentional home LAN along with what gear and logistics it takes to pull it off.

11a ET

AMANDA SIMS

LIFE.CHURCH

S2 Teen Room

WHICH LOKI ARE YOU?

EXPLORING FACETS OF PERSONALITY AND PERSPECTIVE

Teens Only! 

How are you wired? How do you recharge, perceive the world, make decisions, and approach life? You’ll have an opportunity to learn about your own personality and preferences. And we’ll look at which characters you’re most like in some of your favorite fandoms.

12p ET

EAT 2 WIN

24 Attendee Limit

Break Out Room 1

THE CREW: DEEP SEA

Register to play The Crew: Deep Sea around fun, friends, and food! All participants are entered for a chance to win a copy of The Crew: Deep Sea!

1:30p ET

Teen D&D

S2 Teen Room

TEEN D&D! DRAGON OF ICESPIRE PEAK

LTN Con All Teen D&D group! We will be doing “The Dragon of Icespire Peak.”

1st level, any player experience. 13-17 years only.

Please bring a phone/tablet for D&D Beyond, or a filled out character sheet.

1:30p ET

LEARN MTG

24 ATTENDEE LIMIT

Break Out Room 1

JANK COMMANDER TOURNAMENT

Sponsored by Pearl Street Game and Coffee House

Learn about Magic the Gathering, the Commander format, and how to play. Participants will construct a Jank deck, play with it, and take it home at no cost. No experience to expert players welcome!

1:30p ET

EPIC ENCOUNTER: LAIR OF THE RED DRAGON!

8 ATTENDEE LIMIT

Break Out Room 2

EPIC ENCOUNTER: LAIR OF THE RED DRAGON 

For as many times as most players play Dungeons and Dragons, there aren’t that many times you get to fight a dragon. This one-shot will be an encounter with an adult red dragon in its lair, using the Epic Encounters scenario from Steamforged Games. Create your level 8 character in DnDBeyond and see if you can live to tell the tale!

1:30p ET

D&D 5e – HALL OF THE ORC KING

8 ATTENDEE LIMIT

Break Out Room 2

D&D 5e – HALL OF THE ORC KING

The Grimfang Orc King dwells in the mountains, in an underground kingdom claimed in blood and slaughter. The orc king has struck down all those who have stood against him. His army grows daily, merely waiting for the moment when it shall sweep the world of elves, dwarves, and men away forever.

1:30p ET

D&D 5e – SALTED LEGACY – A RADIANT CITADEL ADVENTURE

8 ATTENDEE LIMIT

Break Out Room 2

D&D 5e – SALTED LEGACY – A RADIANT CITADEL ADVENTURE

In the heart of the Ethereal Plane lies an ancient and mysterious city called the Radiant Citadel. Through tradition, cooperation, and ancestral magic, fifteen civilizations are bound to this wondrous site. Journeys through the Radiant Citadel is an anthology of exciting adventures that explore the cultures and myths of these realms.

4p ET

ANDREW LOWEN

Break Out Room 1

MAKING GREAT CHRISTIAN GAMES

How I made over $425k on Kickstarter with Deliverance (and how I almost ruined it)

Have you ever noticed that there are not many interesting Christian games out there? I did, and I got salty about it. I challenged God to make a great game, and he responded by sending me on a journey that changed my life, my company’s direction, and more. What does it take to make a great Christian board game? I’ll tell you, I’ll answer questions, and I won’t hold anything back.

4p ET

ASIA FILIPIAK

Break Out Room 2

Real Life Online

Real life is a shared experience because of our most precious longing: connection. This longing for connection breaks through all physical barriers, creating a beautiful opportunity for real life online.

5:30p ET

EAT 2 WIN

24 ATTENDEE LIMIT

Break Out Room 1

NERDY TRIVIA

Who’s ready for some nerdy trivia? I’ll be loaded up with plenty of questions from across the great nerd sphere. Hope you’ve got your thinking caps on, cause there will be prizes to give away.

7p ET

HONEY HEIST

8 ATTENDEE LIMIT

Break Out Room 2

THE ANNUAL LTN CON HONEY HEIST!

Honey Heist is a one-page RPG by Grant Howitt where you play as a bear!

Requirements:
Pen, Paper, a D6, and a high tolerance for a lot of cheesy bear puns.

7p ET

FANTASY MINI PAINTING

38 ATTENDEE LIMIT

Break Out Room 2

FANTASY MINI PAINTING

Come and paint a mini to take home with you! Paints and brushes will be provided!

Cost is $2.00 for the miniature.

7p ET

DINO WORLD

5 ATTENDEE LIMIT

Break Out Room 2

SAVAGE WORLDS TTRPG: DINO WORLD

Dino World, once humanity’s greatest achievement, is now surrendered to the dinosaurs who once served as exhibits. But not everyone is satisfied with leaving dinosaurs behind. Eric Winslow, CEO of FTRE, wants a dinosaur and he’s willing to pay. The party has been hired to retrieve three eggs from the defunct Dino World theme park.

7p ET

VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT

16 ATTENDEE LIMIT

Main Hall

FORGE GAMING TOURNAMENT

SUPER SMASH BRO’S ULTIMATE

1v1 double elimination Smash Bro’s tournament! Challenge you’re opponents with 3 stock and a 6 minute time limit on maps like Battlefield, Final Destination, Pokémon Stadium 2, and more! 

9p ET

MOVIGA GAME NIGHT MADNESS!

Main Hall

Join in for a night filled with party games, trivia, fun, and more to wrap up the last night of LTN Con!

9p ET

LTN VOLUNTEER TRAINING

Break Out Room 1

Hear all about the in’s and out’s of Love Thy Nerd, opportunities and needs in ministry, and what it takes to be a volunteer. All from the founders, CEO Bubba Stallcup and COO Matthew Warmbier.

SUNDAY | DAY 3

9a ET

SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE

We encourage you to join the sojourn community Sunday morning at one of their regular services. Join us for a time of worship, fellowship, and communion  starting at  9:00 or 11:00. 

 
 
 

11a ET

SUNDAY MORNING SERVICE

We encourage you to join the sojourn community Sunday morning at one of their regular services. Join us for a time of worship, fellowship, and communion  starting at  9:00 or 11:00. 

 
 
 

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