In the season finale of the Christian Board Gamers Podcast, Joe and Ray bring the laughs like never before! Between uncontrollable giggles, Joe shares why you should join Love Thy Nerd on mission to Gen Con, and the duo talks through their recent playthroughs of 3 Magi, Everdell Duo, and more. Things go off the rails in the best way possible as they close out the episode with a flurry of dad jokes you won’t want to miss. Welcome to the dopest episode yet!

In this episode of the Christian Board Gamers Podcast, Joe and Ray sit down with Cole Smith, the designer of the upcoming game 3 Magi. Cole shares his powerful testimony of coming to faith, his ongoing walk with Christ, and how following Jesus has shaped his journey as a game designer. Aside from Ray’s wild claim that the U.S. now owns Canada, this episode is full of heart, humor, and inspiration for gamers and believers alike!

CBG Links
CBG FB Group: facebook.com/groups/christianboardgamers
Game Changer Board Gaming Retreat Link: camplivingwaters.org/game-changer

Cole Smith Links

3 Magi: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bedouingames/3-magi

Sauros: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/438733/sauros
Tanuki: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/375923/tanuki

Sponsor Links
Fearless Nonprofit: fearlessnonprofit.org
Camp Living Waters: camplivingwaters.org

In this episode of the Christian Board Gamers Podcast, Joe shares highlights from the recent Game Changer Board Gaming Retreat and his adventures at FBC Game Con in Kansas. Then, Kevin Lewis joins Joe to continue their deep dive into their God-led journey in board game design, spotlighting the upcoming release of Joe’s new game, Meek Heroes: Victory Reborn. This engaging conversation is full of insights, creativity, and faith-driven inspiration!

Ray and his wife Kim are expecting their baby any day now—or maybe she’s already arrived! To let Ray focus on family, Joe is joined by his longtime friend Kevin on today's Christian Board Gamers Podcast. With a friendship spanning over 17 years and deeply rooted in board gaming, Joe & Kevin share about the games they're enjoying and how God has used tabletop gaming to build a lasting friendship centered around faith and discipleship.

In this episode of the Christian Gamers Podcast, Joe & Ray sit down with Shem Phillips, renowned designer from Garphill Games! Join the conversation as they discuss Shem’s journey with Jesus, his unique board game design process, valuable advice for aspiring game designers, and much more. Fans of Garphill Games, you won’t want to miss this inspiring interview!

In this mega mash-up of tabletop proportions, Joe & Ray from the Christian Board Gamers Podcast team up with Daniel & John from the Around the Board show! They square off in a rousing round of “Play, Shelf, & Trade,” test each other’s knowledge in “Board Game Believe it or Not,” dive into the best ways to teach games, and wrap it all up with a fun “Tabletop Team Up.” Don’t miss this exciting crossover event filled with laughs, lively debates, and plenty of board game insights!

In this episode of the Christian Board Gamers Podcast, Ray and Joe explore Cities by Phil Walker-Harding & Steve Finn, discuss highlights from the Family Game Changer Retreat, and reflect on how the Spirit shapes us to become more like Christ—drawing a parallel to culling our board game collections as we refine our tastes. Join them for an engaging blend of faith, fellowship, and fun!

It’s the Season 3 premiere! Ray and Joe reunite to share what’s been happening since the Christmas Special. From Joe’s exciting trip on the Dice Tower Cruise to Ray’s adventures in Tennessee, they dive into what it means to be on mission in the board gaming community. Joe also highlights his recent mission trip with Love Thy Nerd to Tantrum Con in North Carolina, uncovering how God is moving in this unique space. This episode is full of fun moments—so laugh along and subscribe for more!