Andrew Lowen

Sam and Kas welcome their good friend, Andrew Lowen, on the podcast to talk about his Christian fantasy dungeon-crawler on Kickstarter right now, Deliverance!  https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lowenhigh/deliverance-board-game?mc_cid=390b4ff64b&amp;mc_eid=14c76e4a1c Enjoy the show!

Sam and Kas welcome their good friend, Andrew Lowen, on the podcast to talk about his Christian fantasy dungeon-crawler on Kickstarter right now, Deliverance! <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lowenhigh/deliverance-board-game?mc_cid=390b4ff64b&amp;mc_eid=14c76e4a1c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lowenhigh/deliverance-board-game?mc_cid=390b4ff64b&amp;mc_eid=14c76e4a1c</a> Enjoy the show!

The Dice Steeple - Episode 38 - Deliverance with Andrew Lowen

Sam and Kas are joined by their good friend, Kevin Burkhardsmeier (aka Burky) to talk about a couple games they've been playing and Game Topper's new Kickstarter that launched on April 20, 2021!!

Sam and Kas are joined by their good friend, Kevin Burkhardsmeier (aka Burky) to talk about a couple games they've been playing and Game Topper's new Kickstarter that launched on April 20, 2021!!

The Dice Steeple - Episode 37 - Game Toppers with Burky

Join co-hosts Sam Healey and Kas Ismail as they share three games for each of them that they've been digging on recently and then take a look back at 2020! *Recorded on December 9, 2020*

Join co-hosts Sam Healey and Kas Ismail as they share three games for each of them that they've been digging on recently and then take a look back at 2020! *Recorded on December 9, 2020*

The Dice Steeple - Episode 36

Join hosts Sam Healey and Kas Ismail for another episode of The Dice Steeple. In this episode they share current events in their own lives and a currently hot game for them, and speak to Eric Bitterman about his games Stonebound Saga and The Isofarian Guard. Check it out!

Join hosts Sam Healey and Kas Ismail for another episode of The Dice Steeple. In this episode they share current events in their own lives and a currently hot game for them, and speak to Eric Bitterman about his games Stonebound Saga and The Isofarian Guard. Check it out!

The Dice Steeple Episode 35: Eric Bitterman and The Isofarian Guard

Co-hosts Sam Healey and Kas Ismail talk about a couple of games each that they've been playing recently, and then share some encouraging words that they hope will lift you up during this difficult era in which we find ourselves!

Co-hosts Sam Healey and Kas Ismail talk about a couple of games each that they've been playing recently, and then share some encouraging words that they hope will lift you up during this difficult era in which we find ourselves!

The Dice Steeple - Episode 34 - Encouragement for COVID-19

Sam and Kas begin the Dice Steeple anew! Sam generally explains the hiatus, and then he and Kas talk about a couple of the games each of them are looking forward to this year! Kas then gives his testimony as a way of introducing himself to the audience. Intro and outro music is "At Calvary" by Michael Sweet, from his "Him" solo album.

Sam and Kas begin the Dice Steeple anew! Sam generally explains the hiatus, and then he and Kas talk about a couple of the games each of them are looking forward to this year! Kas then gives his testimony as a way of introducing himself to the audience. Intro and outro music is "At Calvary" by Michael Sweet, from his "Him" solo album.

The Dice Steeple - Episode 33 - Welcoming a New Co-Host

In this episode Sam &amp; Dan talk briefly about the CMON Expo in Atlanta where they are both on site.  They also bring in designer Philip duBarry &amp; Lance Hill from Funhill Games about their upcoming release Wisdom of Solomon.   1:10 - Guest intros 3:32 - Games We played - Black Orchestra 4:56 - One Week Ultimate Werewolf 7:15 - Blood Rage 9:03 - CMON Expo 10:06 Funhill Games 13:45 - Wisdom of Solomon

In this episode Sam &amp; Dan talk briefly about the CMON Expo in Atlanta where they are both on site.  They also bring in designer Philip duBarry &amp; Lance Hill from Funhill Games about their upcoming release Wisdom of Solomon. 1:10 - Guest intros 3:32 - Games We played - Black Orchestra 4:56 - One Week Ultimate Werewolf 7:15 - Blood Rage 9:03 - CMON Expo 10:06 Funhill Games 13:45 - Wisdom of Solomon

The Dice Steeple - Episode # 32 - CMON Expo & Funhill Games

Today Dan &amp; Sam are joined by Patrick from Chara games. They talk about Chara Games' new game Soul of the Empire set in 54 A.D. Then they discuss games they've recently played. Finally they discuss the phrase A Minute to Learn, a Lifetime to Master which was the slogan for a game called Othello, but also how we can reference the gospel with this phrase.   0:00 - Intro 2:27 - Soul of the Empire 15:34 - Games We Have Been Playing 15:46 - The Mind 18:49 - Meeple Con 20:32 - Dungeon Petz 23:59 - Stuffed Fables 26:10 - Chronicles of Crime 28:25 - Champions of Midgard 31:01 - Photosynthesis 35:00 - A Minute to Learn, A Lifetime to Master

Today Dan &amp; Sam are joined by Patrick from Chara games. They talk about Chara Games' new game Soul of the Empire set in 54 A.D. Then they discuss games they've recently played. Finally they discuss the phrase A Minute to Learn, a Lifetime to Master which was the slogan for a game called Othello, but also how we can reference the gospel with this phrase. 0:00 - Intro 2:27 - Soul of the Empire 15:34 - Games We Have Been Playing 15:46 - The Mind 18:49 - Meeple Con 20:32 - Dungeon Petz 23:59 - Stuffed Fables 26:10 - Chronicles of Crime 28:25 - Champions of Midgard 31:01 - Photosynthesis 35:00 - A Minute to Learn, A Lifetime to Master

Episode 31 - A Minute to Learn - A Lifetime to Master

Cruise

In this episode of the Dice Steeple Sam &amp; Dan talk about the Dice Tower Cruise, the games they’ve played on the cruise, and the beginnings of a board game ministry that Dan has started called Gaming on Purpose..   1:05 - Dice Tower Cruise 11:07 - Games we’ve been playing 12:13 - Team Play 14:17 - Pie Town 16:52 - Muse 19:32  - Merlin 25:10 - Gaming on Purpose Board Game Ministry with Dan King

In this episode of the Dice Steeple Sam &amp; Dan talk about the Dice Tower Cruise, the games they’ve played on the cruise, and the beginnings of a board game ministry that Dan has started called Gaming on Purpose.. 1:05 - Dice Tower Cruise 11:07 - Games we’ve been playing 12:13 - Team Play 14:17 - Pie Town 16:52 - Muse 19:32  - Merlin 25:10 - Gaming on Purpose Board Game Ministry with Dan King

Episode 30 - Dice Tower Cruise & Gaming on Purpose

In this episode Dan &amp; Sam are joined by Mike Perna from Inn Roads Ministries to talk about the PAX Unplugged convention, Inn Roads Ministries, and Christian responses to Wil Wheaton's remarks about a mass shooting in a church.   0:00 - Intro / Pax Unplugged Convention 16:36 - Games we played 16:36 - Deep Pockets 19:00 - Drop Mix 22:20 - Flip Ships 25:07 - Inn Roads Ministries 39:57 - Wil Wheaton's remarks about a mass shooting in a church

In this episode Dan &amp; Sam are joined by Mike Perna from Inn Roads Ministries to talk about the PAX Unplugged convention, Inn Roads Ministries, and Christian responses to Wil Wheaton's remarks about a mass shooting in a church. 0:00 - Intro / Pax Unplugged Convention 16:36 - Games we played 16:36 - Deep Pockets 19:00 - Drop Mix 22:20 - Flip Ships 25:07 - Inn Roads Ministries 39:57 - Wil Wheaton's remarks about a mass shooting in a church

Episode 29 - Pax Unplugged

Dan King (The Game Boy Geek) &amp; Sam Healey talk about topics involving Christians and Tabletop Gaming while trying to bridge the gap between world views.

Funny and clear. A great discussion every episode!

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Thoughtful discussion of gaming from a Christian perspective. Very much enjoy it.

Thoughtful and insightful

The Dice Steeple

Mike Perna

In this show, Tom talks to Mike Perna from Game Store Prophets.  We talk about Christian/gaming podcasts, and working with churches using gaming.

In this show, Tom talks to Mike Perna from Game Store Prophets.  We talk about Christian/gaming podcasts, and working with churches using gaming.

The Dice Steeple - Episode # 6 - Mike Perna

In this show, the first in our new format, we are joined by Chris Schock, who talks about how he is starting a gaming group at his church.  We go into some of the details of that, and how well it's working for him.

In this show, the first in our new format, we are joined by Chris Schock, who talks about how he is starting a gaming group at his church.  We go into some of the details of that, and how well it's working for him.

The Dice Steeple - Episode # 4 - Starting a Church Gaming Group

Bruno Faidutti

In this episode we interview Bruno Faidutti. We ask him questions about his designing background, new games &amp; re-prints he's coming out with (Mission Red Planet &amp; Raptor) &amp; then get personal and talk about his world view.   Intro / Background as a designer - 0:00 Mission Red Planet Re-print - 14:13 Raptor - 21:50 World Views 26:45

In this episode we interview Bruno Faidutti. We ask him questions about his designing background, new games &amp; re-prints he's coming out with (Mission Red Planet &amp; Raptor) &amp; then get personal and talk about his world view. Intro / Background as a designer - 0:00 Mission Red Planet Re-print - 14:13 Raptor - 21:50 World Views 26:45

The Dice Steeple - Episode # 9 - Bruno Faidutti

What's this?  Back after over a year?

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Marty Connell

Dan &amp; Sam are joined by Marty Connell from Rolling Dice &amp; Taking names to talk about contentment in gaming, &amp; in life.   Intro: 0:00 Contentment background scripturally - 1:45 Contentment in gaming - 10:29   Here is the video / audio sermon that Dan was referring to in this podcast from Jeremy Jernigan at Central Christian church in Mesa, AZ.   Video: http://media.centralaz.com/2015/07/11/i-can-do-all-things/   Audio: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CccevWeekendAudio/~5/m5h4UfiunA8/Message+07112015+(Audio+Only).mp3

Dan &amp; Sam are joined by Marty Connell from Rolling Dice &amp; Taking names to talk about contentment in gaming, &amp; in life. Intro: 0:00 Contentment background scripturally - 1:45 Contentment in gaming - 10:29 Here is the video / audio sermon that Dan was referring to in this podcast from Jeremy Jernigan at Central Christian church in Mesa, AZ. Video: <a href="http://media.centralaz.com/2015/07/11/i-can-do-all-things/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://media.centralaz.com/2015/07/11/i-can-do-all-things/</a> Audio: <a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CccevWeekendAudio/~5/m5h4UfiunA8/Message+07112015+(Audio+Only).mp3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CccevWeekendAudio/~5/m5h4UfiunA8/Message+07112015+(Audio+Only).mp3</a>

The Dice Steeple - Episode #11 - Contentment with Marty Connell

The Dice Steeple re-launches with Sam Healy and new co-host Dan King (the Game Boy Geek). They share their background with the Dice Tower, their gaming likes &amp; dislikes, and get deep and personal about their own stories of faith. Finally, they discuss their vision for the Dice Steeple.   Dice Tower Backgrounds: Sam - 2:13 Dan - 3:40   Who are they as a gamer? Sam - 6:29 Dan - 8:37   Personal Testimony's  Sam - 12:10 Dan 21:08   Dice Steeple Vision 33:54   Breaking Down Barriers  40:30 Next Episode Preview 43:18

The Dice Steeple re-launches with Sam Healy and new co-host Dan King (the Game Boy Geek). They share their background with the Dice Tower, their gaming likes &amp; dislikes, and get deep and personal about their own stories of faith. Finally, they discuss their vision for the Dice Steeple. Dice Tower Backgrounds: Sam - 2:13 Dan - 3:40 Who are they as a gamer? Sam - 6:29 Dan - 8:37 Personal Testimony's  Sam - 12:10 Dan 21:08 Dice Steeple Vision 33:54 Breaking Down Barriers  40:30 Next Episode Preview 43:18

The Dice Steeple - Episode #7 - The Re-Launch

In this episode of the show, Tom talks to Lance Hill, designer of Kings of Israel and president of Fun Hill games.

In this episode of the show, Tom talks to Lance Hill, designer of Kings of Israel and president of Fun Hill games.

The Dice Steeple - Episode # 5 - Designing a Biblical Game

Hey, we're back!  Did you miss us? In this show, Tom, Sam, and Mark talk about being the "bad" guy in a game, whether the dungeon master, a gangster, etc.  Is it a good example?  Does it promote bad behavior?  Listen and find out what we think.

Hey, we're back!  Did you miss us? In this show, Tom, Sam, and Mark talk about being the "bad" guy in a game, whether the dungeon master, a gangster, etc.  Is it a good example?  Does it promote bad behavior?  Listen and find out what we think.

The Dice Steeple - Episode # 3 - Being the "Bad" Guy

Sam &amp; Dan speak with Chara Games about their upcoming release Commissioned. It's a is a 2-6 player, historically-themed, cooperative-style board game with a simple deck-building mechanism that plays in 1 hour. Players are the early Christian Apostles and must work together to mature their faith decks, grow the church, collect the books of the New Testament, and overcome persecution. You do not need to know anything about Christianity to play. The game includes five scenarios that cover the first 150 years of church history, two difficulty levels, and a one-vs-all variation.   0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Chara games at a personal level 3:01 - Gaming history, favorite games 9:11 - Personal stories of faith 14:33 - How do games and faith mix 18:21 - Commissioned the game  21:10 - Using faith to create a game 23:19 - Trouble finding a publisher 27:20 - Advice for other game designers / publishers 29:20 - Timeline for Commissioned 30:58 - How to find Chara Games 32:11 - Next episode details

Sam &amp; Dan speak with Chara Games about their upcoming release Commissioned. It's a is a 2-6 player, historically-themed, cooperative-style board game with a simple deck-building mechanism that plays in 1 hour. Players are the early Christian Apostles and must work together to mature their faith decks, grow the church, collect the books of the New Testament, and overcome persecution. You do not need to know anything about Christianity to play. The game includes five scenarios that cover the first 150 years of church history, two difficulty levels, and a one-vs-all variation. 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Chara games at a personal level 3:01 - Gaming history, favorite games 9:11 - Personal stories of faith 14:33 - How do games and faith mix 18:21 - Commissioned the game  21:10 - Using faith to create a game 23:19 - Trouble finding a publisher 27:20 - Advice for other game designers / publishers 29:20 - Timeline for Commissioned 30:58 - How to find Chara Games 32:11 - Next episode details

The Dice Steeple Episode # 10 - Commissioned

In this episode we interview Steven Bell &amp; Seth Hale from the Student Ministries dept of Hindman First Baptist Church in Hindman, Kentucky. They started a board game ministry for the students and it has grown to over 60 students over time. We ask them about their gaming preferences, how the ministry got started, how they run it in detail.

In this episode we interview Steven Bell &amp; Seth Hale from the Student Ministries dept of Hindman First Baptist Church in Hindman, Kentucky. They started a board game ministry for the students and it has grown to over 60 students over time. We ask them about their gaming preferences, how the ministry got started, how they run it in detail.

The Dice Steeple - Episode #8 - Board Game Ministry

Sam &amp; Dan talk about prejudice in board games and in life. They take an example of a thread about the game New York 1901 to use as an example. Judgement in Gaming 1:07 Judgement in Life 15:11

Sam &amp; Dan talk about prejudice in board games and in life. They take an example of a thread about the game New York 1901 to use as an example. Judgement in Gaming 1:07 Judgement in Life 15:11

The Dice Steeple - Episode #12 - Board Game Prejudice

Sam &amp; Dan discuss luck in gaming, and if luck really exists at all in life.   Kickstarter talk - 0:37 Luck in Gaming - 4:39 Does Luck Exist in Life? - 11:03

Sam &amp; Dan discuss luck in gaming, and if luck really exists at all in life. Kickstarter talk - 0:37 Luck in Gaming - 4:39 Does Luck Exist in Life? - 11:03

The Dice Steeple Episode #14 Is Luck Really Luck?

In this Episode, Sam &amp; Dan explore a comedic setup &amp; punchline in with Comedian Michael Jr. Then they talk about how this works in games &amp; in life.   1:55 - Fun gaming over the holidays  6:51 - Introducing Michael JR's comedy 9:29 - Michael Jr's life lesson breakthrough 12:41 - Applying the setup and punchline to our lives in and around board gaming

In this Episode, Sam &amp; Dan explore a comedic setup &amp; punchline in with Comedian Michael Jr. Then they talk about how this works in games &amp; in life. 1:55 - Fun gaming over the holidays  6:51 - Introducing Michael JR's comedy 9:29 - Michael Jr's life lesson breakthrough 12:41 - Applying the setup and punchline to our lives in and around board gaming

The Dice Steeple - Episode 13 - Hilarity in Gaming - What's Your Punchline?

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