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Roll for Joycast

Roll for Joycast

By: Rory Philstrom Alex Smith & Anthony Krones
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Summary

Welcome to the Roll for Joycast, where every episode is a quest for holy wholeness! Join Rory, Alex, and Anthony - three nerdy pastors and dungeon masters - as they dive into the world of tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons. Together, they wander through myth, story, spirituality, and sacred absurdity, discovering how play can reconnect us to joy, courage, community, and hope.

Plus, in our Game Design Theopoetics segment, we reimagine game elements to help us rediscover the sacred possibilities within ourselves and the worlds we create together.

Get ready to roll the dice for a faithful journey into eucatastrophic adventure where we believe the dungeons can be escaped, the dragons can be overcome, and we can do it best when we do it together.

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  • instagram - https://www.instagram.com/roll4joy/
  • mastodon - https://dice.camp/@TheDMPastor
  • youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNzUpHIRa3NyKi-oFhuNB8w
  • twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/thedmpastor
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  • website - http://roll4joy.org/
2026 Rory Philstrom, Alex Smith, & Anthony Krones
Spirituality
Episodes
  • Rock the Role-Play: How Improv and Trust Create Sacred Stories
    May 8 2026

    Improv reveals the divine in our storytelling and turns failure into a new story, waiting to be told. In this sixth episode of the Roll for Joycast, explore the art of improvisation and storytelling in role-playing games, emphasizing trust, community, and creative collaboration. Hosts Rory, Alex, and Anthony share personal stories, practical tips, and spiritual reflections on how role-play within the context of trusted community fosters connection and growth.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Improv and Storytelling

    00:42 Backstory: Personal Stories of Improvisation

    08:44 Sending Stones: Listener Questions

    18:53 Main Topic: Exploring Roleplay Dynamics

    20:12 Embodying Characters and Finding Motivation

    22:45 The Art of Min-Maxing in Character Creation

    25:30 Simplifying Character Creation with Bane, Boon, and Bond

    33:52 Co-Creation and Divine Play

    35:40 Understanding Complexity in Characters

    37:52 Improv and Storytelling Dynamics

    41:35 Embracing Failure in Gameplay

    47:23 Safety Tools and Player Boundaries

    50:13 Roleplay and Team Dynamics

    53:11 Game Design Theopoetics: A New Spell!

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    1 hr
  • Rolling with MS: Ministry, Disability, and D&D
    May 1 2026

    In this episode of the Roll for Joycast, hosts Rory and Trinity engage in a heartfelt conversation with Anthony Krones, The Daily DM, exploring the intersections of Dungeons & Dragons, spirituality, and community. Anthony shares his journey from a military background to becoming a Dungeon Master and a minister, discussing how gaming has provided a platform for authentic self-expression and connection. The conversation delves into the challenges of navigating disability, the healing power of storytelling, and the importance of inclusivity in gaming. As they prepare for the upcoming Holy Rollers Retreat, the trio reflects on the transformative nature of role-playing games and the myriad ways ministry can manifest in everyday life.

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    Dungeons and Dragons, spirituality, community, storytelling, disability, role-playing games, faith, personal growth, Anthony Krones, Holy Rollers Retreat

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    53 mins
  • Discernment and Dragons
    Jul 14 2025

    In this episode of the Roll for Joycast, hosts Trin and Rory explore the transformative power of tabletop role-playing games in understanding personal identity and making significant life decisions. They share their own experiences with hard choices, the importance of authenticity, and how play can serve as a tool for discernment and a builder of courage for navigating life's complexities.

    Chapters

    00:00 Cold Open

    00:43 Intro & Backstory Question: Hard Choices

    12:23 Discernment in Decision-Making: Navigating Life's Choices

    22:33 Game Design Theopoetics: TTRPG Play as a Tool for Discernment

    43:00 Exploring Identity Through Play: A Personal Reflection

    47:27 Resources & Outro

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    50 mins
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