The Christian Board Gamers Podcast

Episode 49 | It's a Wonderful World (Season 5 Finale)

In the longest episode to date, Ray & Joe chat about the game It's a Wonderful World before diving into a passionate and thoughtful conversation on eschatology. Joe shares his personal journey through different end-times perspectives, what God has been teaching him along the way, and the importance of approaching these conversations with humility, grace, and genuine curiosity. Together, they discuss the reality that too many theological conversations become driven by assumptions, labels, pride, or division rather than honest dialogue and understanding. This episode is a reminder that even when we disagree, we are still called to engage one another as brothers and sisters in Christ with love, patience, and respect.

Episode 48 | Silly Ray-bit, WiFi’s for Kids

Ray and Joe are back together for a classic Christian Board Gamers Podcast conversation full of life updates, board game stories, technical difficulties, and a meaningful dive into how God refines His people. The episode starts with Ray sharing about his role in the upcoming film Just One More, Joe recapping FPC Con, Game Changer, Love Thy Nerd, Christian Board Gamers’ four-year celebration, and some recent BGA plays. Then the conversation turns toward Everdell Silver Frost, the fire-and-snow mechanic, and how it reflects the refining work of God in seasons of difficulty. Joe also shares behind-the-scenes updates on his developing game Reborn, including its shift into a cooperative deck-building experience centered on spiritual growth, sanctification, Scripture, and the armor of God.

Episode 47 | Rusty Lumpkin: Because Time Together Matters

Joe and Ray welcome Rusty Lumpkin of Three Nail Games to the Christian Board Gamers Podcast for a conversation about faith, testimony, game design, and the importance of meaningful time together. Rusty shares his personal walk with Christ, how God used different seasons of life to shape him, and how Three Nail Games was born out of prayer and a desire to glorify God through tabletop gaming. The episode also explores family, ministry, board game publishing, and the deeper connections games can create around the table. Rusty’s Links:  Website- www.threenailgames.com  Instagram - @threenailgames  Facebook- @threenailgames  Our Links:  Email Address: cbglootdrop@gmail.com  CBG FB Group: facebook.com/groups/christianboardgamers  LTN Outreach: www.lovethynerd.com/outreach  Game Changer Board Gaming Retreat Link: camplivingwaters.org/game-changer  Sponsor Links:  Fearless Nonprofit: fearlessnonprofit.org  Camp Living Waters: camplivingwaters.org

Episode 46 | April Mitchell: Called to Create

In this episode of The Christian Board Gamers Podcast, Joe and Ray sit down with April Mitchell—inventor, game designer, and founder of 4A’s Creations—for a conversation that goes far beyond games. April shares her faith journey, how God has shaped her creativity, and the way her relationship with Christ influences every part of her design process. From discovering her calling to navigating the challenges of bringing ideas to life, she offers honest insight into what it looks like to create with purpose. This episode is a meaningful reminder that creativity is not just a skill, but something God can use to impact others and build lasting connections. Website - www.4Ascreations.com  Instagram - @aprilmitchell_meant2invent  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-mitchell-7132295b  YouTube - @aprilmitchellmeanttoinvent  Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/christian-board-gamers/ [https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/christian-board-gamers/]

Episode 45 | Top 10 Board Games Apostle Paul Would Play (w/ Around the Board)

Joe and Ray join Daniel and John from the Around the Board podcast for a fun and funny top 10 list of games we’d play with the Apostle Paul. With plenty of laughs, some questionable picks, and a few vetoes along the way, this crossover episode is one you won’t want to miss. Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/christian-board-gamers/ [https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/christian-board-gamers/]