Virtual Worlds, Real Consequences: A Review of Warsafe by Lauren Smyth

I recently had the opportunity to receive and read a complimentary copy of Lauren Smyth’s Warsafe, a science-fiction novel published through Enclave Publishing. Warsafe follows two primary characters, Halley and Roscoe, who at first glance seem worlds apart, but are actually more closely connected than anyone would expect. Halley lives in a dystopian-type world where […]

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Interview With Reach Conference Founder Romans10v9

In this exclusive interview, I had the opportunity to chat with Romans10v9, the visionary behind Reach Conference, a one-of-a-kind Christian gaming and creator event that’s transforming the way faith and entertainment intersect online. We discussed how the Reach Conference began, its heart behind it, and what’s to come for 2025 and beyond. 1. So let’s […]

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Join the Gaming & God Discord!

Join the Gaming & God Discord here. I’m working on a post over on Substack comparing the gaming community to church communities, and what each can learn from one another. In my experience over the years, gamers are often nice to each other, and even in disagreements they don’t get very heated. Disagreements over game […]

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Discovering CheckPoint Church: A Hub for Gamers and God

Digital ministry is growing. It’s happening everywhere, yet it can be hard to understand for those who don’t understand what it is. As I’ve been navigating this new space for Gaming & God, I wanted to see who else was on here who is a gamer and loves God. One individual and group that kept popping […]

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The Calling: A Roguelike Worth Playing

This isn’t my first time talking about Mere Pursuit and G. Wesley Cone. In 2024, I had the opportunity to meet with Cone via Zoom, and we had a conversation about The Upgrades, an expansion to The Market, a pocket-sized card game. You can read about it or watch it here. Mere Pursuit is planning to crowdfund […]

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Level Up Your Scripture Knowledge With Heroes: The Bible Trivia Game

Christian games are few and far between, but there are a few that do shine! One such game came across my email a long time ago and I never got around to it. Thankfully, JayD who is a fellow Christian gamer, was interested in reviewing it, and here it is. You can find out more […]

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Interview with Evangelical Life Ministries Radio

Several months ago, I received an email from a radio station in Texas. They wanted to interview me to discuss video games and how Christians can engage with them, as well as share my personal experience with them. I replied that I would love to, especially since I’ve never been on a radio show. I […]

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Christian Creatives Unite at Realm Makers Expo

An expo dedicated to showing off Christian creatives, authors, and game designers? In my home state of Michigan? And only three hours away, to boot? You can imagine my excitement when I saw how friendly the prices were to attend. So, like any good father during summer break, I loaded up the family (and a […]

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Exploring Substack: A Second Home For Gaming & God

Platforms come and go. For me, before WordPress, it was Blogger, which I’m not sure anyone uses anymore. I’ve enjoyed being on WP, and I’m not leaving anytime soon, but I’m happy to have found another place to expand this ministry. Substack was put on my radar by my friends and fellow anime fans at […]

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Building Something Greater? A Minecraft Movie Review

It is the year of our Lord 2025, and if you haven’t seen A Minecraft Movie by now, it is probably on purpose. My children had mentioned “chicken jockey” and “lava chicken” many times. We finally decided to see what the fuss was all about this past Sunday afternoon. Even for the 2 p.m. showing, there were […]

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