Play Saves the World

The conversation explores the idea that faith is often associated with restrictions and limitations, but it should actually set us free. The Spirit of God works through play and games to bring about …

We explore the concept of seasons in the context of board gaming and life, and discuss the origins of the phrase "this too shall pass" and its relevance to the changing nature of emotions and experie…

In this episode of Board Game Faith, we discuss the topic of role play, both in games and in real life. We explore the benefits and risks of role play and dive into a video from the YouTube Channel @…

In this episode, Rev. Dr. Casey Sigmon, Professor of Preaching and Worship at St. Paul School of Theology, discusses the importance of play and imagination in combating burnout and enhancing preachin…

Oliver Burkeman's 4,000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals (2022) is our pick for our monthly book club. We loved how it made us think about our modern drive to master time and efficiency, and how th…

You might think death and gaming are not connected. But loss is always a part of games as pieces and elements are lost. Some elements of games are fairly abstract (Uno cards or chess pieces), but oth…

We discuss the concept of surviving in a post-apocalyptic world and how it relates to games and life. YouTube's @PeopleMakeGames explored Wasteland Weekend, a unique event where thousands of people r…

In this episode, Daniel and Kevin continue their exploration of the Enneagram and its connection to board games. They discuss the unique personalities of each Enneagram type and suggest games that ma…

Holidays and games are great together – they provide an opportunity for social interaction and enjoyment. Board games can be a great addition to holiday celebrations, offering a break from work and a…

Intro to & History of Enneagram

The origins of the enneagram are arcane and unclear.

• Relation to 7 Deadly Sins, Sufi Islam
• George Gurdjieff, Armenian spiritualist and teacher, 1865-1949
• Oscar Icha…

How do Christian theology and play intersect? Moltmann's seminal book, A Theology of Play, explores this, and we discuss pages 25-36.

Christ Is More than a Remedy for Sin

• Christ became a human bei…

Introduction

Shem Phillips is a board game designer from New Zealand. He founded Garphill Games in 2009 and is known for his medium to medium-heavy Euros such as the medieval trilogies (North Sea, W…

What your Rulebooks Say About You

INTRODUCTIONS

RULEBOOKS ARE … COOL?

• Roundtable vote:
  • intense pre-read
  • Read as you attempt to play
  • Watch YouTube
  • Have someone teach you
  • Dial 1-800-Rules-Lawyer
  …

Introduction

We all know what it’s like to play games with other people. But did you know that more and more games every year give you the opportunity to play them by yourself? And we’re not just …

Defining sin

What is sin in the Christian tradition?

What do we mean by “7 Deadly Sins”? 7 deadly sins: pride, greed, wrath, envy, lust, gluttony and sloth. Developed in the 300s with the Desert Fa…

Moltmann, A Theology of Play part 2

Pp 15-25

Did God create the world as an act of play?

God is a free creator - could have made the world or not, yet is still divine so it can’t be just random.

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Context

• Held at Glen Eyrie in Colorado Springs, next to Garden of Gods
• 5 days and 4 nights
• Sponsored by Office of Congregational Excellence of the Missouri Annual Conference of United Methodist Chu…

Who doesn't like a list? Everyone has a top 10 list of best games of all time, right? So we get in on the action, but our list has SPIRITUAL TRUTHS and SCRIPTURE REFERENCES! Take that YouTube Influen…

Jamey Stegmaier reflects on his early experiences with board games, his Catholic upbringing, and his employment at the Catholic Student Center at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.

The cu…