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“Fun” Articles

Dungeons, Dragons, and a Theology of Fun

We play D&D for the same reason we play any game: we play it because it’s fun. And if there is one thing the church of this age desperately needs, it is a robust theology of fun.

Church Nerds 3 | How and Why to Start a Game Night

In this show, Bubba & Anna share why a local area game night is such a great idea and explain how to go about starting one in your church or community.

Church Nerds 2 | How Nerdy Christians Can Reach the Not-So-Nerdy

In our 1/10/20 show, Bubba and Anna discuss ways Nerdy Christians can reach and minister to the non-nerdy people in their lives. They also play a game of "VBS or NES?" and Anna opens up about the struggles that came with marrying a "nerd."

ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission and The Good Shepherd

Writer Zach Carpenter explores ASTRO BOT Rescue Mission and how a simple question from his son reminded him that the one is just as important as the many.

How POG Throne Helped Me Rediscover the Joy of Chucking Things at Other Things

One of April-Lyn's favorite games at PAX Unplugged reminded her that sometimes, the best way to have fun as an adult is to temporarily forget that you're an adult.

More Than Fun: 5 Intrinsic Values of Video Games

A popular Christian blogger wrote an article defending videogames but in the process, missed some of the most important things that make them worth playing.