Here is a simple question: have you ever used the phrase “I feel like I’m in a wilderness season?” Trust, we have too. It is a common phrase that is often misunderstood.
In this episode, Josh and Tony continue the journey of character classes with Rangers. They are classes that thrive in the wild, finding joy and peace in the quiet and stillness of it. It is quite admirable and beautiful to think about!
Josh and Tony also discuss the Biblical understanding of what “wilderness” means, from the Israelite journeys to Jesus' own experience in it for 40 days. It can be a hard place to be, and an even harder place to grow in. They reveal, however, that it is a beautiful place to begin the process of developing a deep desire for Jesus, learning that we can’t survive the wilderness on our own.
PS: Huge shout-out to Lorehaven producer Morgan Ruthart for taking the time to help with editing! We appreciate you more than you will ever know
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Dungeons & Disciples (Main Theme) composed by Tony Benda (used, of course, with permission).
What truly makes D&D what it is? Some would say the players, and others would say the food you order before the session starts. What truly makes D&D so magical, however, is the Lore behind it all!
In this episode, Tony & Josh are joined by Seth Burnham. He helped start and create the show Lorehaven Hearth, another Christian D&D podcast where they explore the various lore from the world of D&D and other mystical realms. They take a deep dive into the reason behind his podcast and how the Lord has been using it since its inception.
Tony, Josh, and Seth also take a deep look at some of the greatest lore in the Bible: The Parables. They delve into an incredible time of exploring what parables are, their personal favorites, and how these parables within the New Testament have shaped the lives of believers past and present.
We want to thank Seth, Morgan, and Celina for all that they do within the D&D community. Their heart behind Lorehaven Hearth is incredible to witness, and we here at Dungeons & Disciples truly see the Holy Spirit working in a mighty way through them and their content. If you haven't followed their show, click the link below to subscribe and start listening!
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Lorehaven Hearth can be found anywhere you listen to podcasts!
Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, & more!
Follow them here on Instagram to see behind-the-scenes pics and vids!
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Dungeons & Disciples (Main Theme) composed by Tony Benda (used, of course, with permission).
Devotion, duty, and… assisted suicide? Well, that took an interesting turn 🤔
In this episode, Josh & Tony continue their journey discussing character classes. They go over one of the most versatile combat classes that there is: Paladins. They are fierce warriors that deal a lot of damage, yet their devotion to a higher calling gives them tremendous diversity with spell casting and healing.
Josh & Tony also discuss a key concept of the Paladin class as it relates to the Bible. They enter into a simple but powerful teaching about the “upward call of God” and discuss the concept of “steadfast living.” We all go through rough seasons and bountiful seasons. However, we can’t let those seasons define who we are in Christ. We must combat them with the Word of God, which shows us a beautiful perspective on the word “steadfast.”
Share this episode with a friend, because we know that this Word could set someone free, shift hearts, and transform lives!
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Dungeons & Disciples (Main Theme) composed by Tony Benda (used, of course, with permission).
Monks are rigorous in combat, filled with a power that gives them incredible speed and proficiency with and without weapons. Out of combat, they become more mentally disciplined and driven by an internal desire for something greater. This class is unique, to say the least.
In this episode, Josh and Tony discuss the Monk class with its many traits and skill sets. Since the 2024 rules premiered, they were both pretty amazed at some of the changes made, and they discuss their opinions (all good things, naturally).
Josh and Tony also uncover some amazing Biblical truths. In the word of God, there are many disciplines that we as Christian’s can focus on. Sometimes, that journey can be a little overwhelming, but they believe the key to leaning into a disciplined life with Christ is this: “He must increase, but I must decrease.”
(John 3:30) The message is a simple yet powerful reminder that humility and relationship are the foundations to becoming like Monks: warriors for Christ, proficient with the Sword of the Spirit, and in tune with the Holy Spirit that fills us with a peace that only comes from Him.
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Dungeons & Disciples (Main Theme) composed by Tony Benda (used, of course, with permission).
Have you ever grown up wishing you could fight like your favorite superhero or fantasy character? To wield a lightsaber like a Jedi, to swing a sword like one from Lord of the Rings, or to fight with the ferocity of the character you make for your D&D games. We all love the thrill of victory and the intensity of battle!
But, coming back to the real world, there is a fight that we battle every day. This fight has a real Enemy, but we don’t fight it with swords, warhammers, or lightsabers. This war, however, may not be known to all except you. Sometimes we wear the armor to show how strong we are, but deep down we may be deep in the struggle, never telling anyone about it…
In this Episode, Tony & Josh talk about the “Fighter” class in D&D. It is one of the more common classes for first-time players with a lot of versatility and advantages. From new players to advanced, Fighters offer a wide variety of skill sets that make it fun for all. But they don’t stop there. Tony & Josh go into deep and vulnerable conversation about the fights that many never realize we go through. They dive into topics such as avoiding help, the dangers of fighting your battles alone, and wearing tattered armor. This is an episode that you will want to share with someone.
Ready??? Let’s go to war!!! ⚔️🛡️
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Dungeons & Disciples (Main Theme) composed by Tony Benda (used, of course, with permission).
Have you ever wondered what Eden was like? Yes, we can read about it in Genesis. But have you ever wondered what it was REALLY like; the beauty of the environment, the breathtaking sounds, the scents of the flowers and air, the time walking with God in the cool of the day… it something that is hard to picture, but it’s something we long for.
In this episode, Josh and Tony go over the Druid class. This is a magic-wielding class that harnesses their power from the environment around them. Druid’s understand their environment and use it to their advantage for devastating damage and beautiful role play.
But God designed us to walk with Him in a Garden. But because of a fallen, sinful world that garden was hidden from us. Thanks to Jesus Christ, we have full communion and fellowship with The Gardener once more! Josh and Tony also talk about exactly how God’s creation looks and what we can do to reconnect with The Gardner, understand the beauty behind what that title truly means.
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Dungeons & Disciples (Main Theme) composed by Tony Benda (used, of course, with permission).
Just like the random, shady guy at the tavern or The Courier from Skyrim, there is always a quest in store for us.
Tony and Josh are joined by a returning special guest and DM Stephen Katchur for their first promo episode of a very special project he has been working on that is finally time to reveal to fellow D&D players. We hope that you follow and subscribe RIGHT NOW!!!
(No, seriously. Right now. Don’t worry, we’ll wait. 😇)
They also dive deep into the subject of The True Quest: The Great Commission. They unpack it line by line with practical tools and insights that will help you not just understand the scripture but to truly go out and put it into motion in the world today.
There is only one question left to ask: Do you accept this quest?
Follow QuestGiversGuide here on YouTube.
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Dungeons & Disciples (Main Theme) composed by Tony Benda (used, of course, with permission).
In this episode, Josh & Tony continue their journey through character classes, taking this episode to talk about Clerics. While the class may seem generic, they have a variety of cool features that makes them versatile and a fun class to play!
One thing the boys honed in on with this class is a great discussion about Holy Spirit. What exactly is the Holy Spirit? What power does it hold, and how do we access that? While you may not fully know now, we promise that the Holy Spirit moved in this episode, leading to a lot of authentic and vulnerable conversation about the hurts that have occurred, how the church has responded during these times, and how we as believers can no longer quench it!
You don’t want to miss it!!
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Dungeons & Disciples (Main Theme) composed by Tony Benda (used, of course, with permission).
Come one, come all! Sit with us as we gather around our tents and tables, recounting the tales of old! Join us in song, dance, and glad tidings!!! 🕺🎶🙌🏻
You catch the drift yet? No? Ok, we’ll tell you. In this episode, Josh and Tony are going over what it means to be/play a Bard in D&D. There are so cool and challenging things as a Bard, but so much fun to be had!
Josh and Tony have also discovered that in our Christian walks, we are just like Bard’s in many ways, gleaning from Biblical Teachings about dancing, singing, and the power of our own speech. You aren’t gonna want to miss this one!!
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Intro track for the poem:
"The Queens Quarters" by Alon Peretz. Used under license.
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Dungeons & Disciples (Main Theme) composed by Tony Benda (used, of course, with permission).
Are you ready for season 2? We are, and we are ready to GO BERSERK BECAUSE OF THE EXCITEMENT!!!! Tony and Josh are kicking off this new season by discussing character classes, starting with Barbarians. Outside of the cool things you can do war hammers and Reckless Attacks, today’s conversation also talks about how anger impacts are walk with Jesus. What does the Bible say about anger? How are we called to handle our emotions? How do we lead when we are frustrated and overwhelmed? Join us @ the Game Table!!
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Dungeons & Disciples (Main Theme) composed by Tony Benda (used, of course, with permission).
Here's to our 2nd Season! Thanks for being a part of the community! Love you all <3
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Dungeons & Disciples (Main Theme) composed by Tony Benda (used, of course, with permission).
You know it, we know it, everyone knows it… Nat 20’s give us everything we need!!!
In this episode, Tony and Josh explore spells/character abilities that help identify, locate, or even see things beyond other player understanding in gameplay. In this conversation, they rolled to see identity not just our identity in God, but rolled to understanding exactly who God is. What is He like? How do you describe Him? What does he do for us? I’m sure you can guess by now what they rolled, but tune in to see all that they discovered!!!
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Dungeons & Disciples (Main Theme) composed by Tony Benda (used, of course, with permission).
You ever read all of the terms and condition’s when you update your phone, tablet, or computer? Yeah, we don’t either. But conditions we DO pay attention to are the conditions that we experience in D&D. They can impact gameplay tremendously, and Josh and Tony explore what some of those are. Also, they take a deep dive into what exactly is this Unconditional Love of God. It’s hard to fathom it; it’s hard to understand it; but we certainly are thankful for it every single day that it truly is a love that is unreserved and unlimited! We highly recommend sharing this one with a friend!
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Dungeons & Disciples (Main Theme) composed by Tony Benda (used, of course, with permission).
There is nothing better than a good celebration! Those times uplift, encourage, and produce joy inside of us. But what happens when you invited to a celebration in the middle of heartache, grief, or hurting? In this episode, Josh and Tony dive into some cool environmental scenarios to produce amazing story telling opportunities in at your gaming tables with carnivals (times of fun, laughter and joy) and caravan stops (times of reflection, processing, and character building). More importantly, the Word of God has much to say about both of those concepts when you feel like you’re on the mountain top and down deep in the valley. Sometimes this is not an easy path to understand or even go down, but we have one question for you: are you ready to journey with us down it?
Tony's Original Song: "6:35"
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/tonybenda/635
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Dungeons & Disciples (Main Theme) composed by Tony Benda (used, of course, with permission).
BE PREPARED FOLKS. Josh and Tony are a bit unhinged in this episode. LOL. They are pretty transparent and vulnerable as they discuss what it means to be properly aligned with God, or even how to re-align ourselves if we've drifted a bit. Remember that according to Psalms, God's word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path.
Songs mentioned:
"You're Enough" (Sleeping At Last)
Spotify Link Here, Apple Music Link Here, YouTube Link Here
"Maybe It's Okay" - We Are Messengers
Spotify Link Here, Apple Music Link Here, YouTube Link Here
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Dungeons & Disciples (Main Theme) composed by Tony Benda (used, of course, with permission).
D&D isn’t just for adults, but for kids too! Because of looming stigmas that surround the game, many kids are not allowed to play. In this episode, Josh and Tony talk about how this game can be enjoyed in an appropriate and fun way for kids, including how to honor parents, steer clear of graphic content, and leaning into Christ in the midst of playing as a young player. Still not convinced? Josh and Tony are also joined by some special guests that have extensive wisdom and experience on this topic that will blow you away!
Check out Xavier & Fish on their show, The Fishers of Men Podcast!
https://open.spotify.com/show/1GQGa55gzXn5aPetKxMteI?si=39c339668203444d
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fishers-of-men-podcast/id1726944727
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Dungeons & Disciples (Main Theme) composed by Tony Benda (used, of course, with permission).
Welcome back to part 2 this week while Josh and Tony continue exploring what it means to be a DM! Worldbuilding, storytelling, and much more. We are (still) joined by special guests and some of our favorite people, Tuck Choate and Stephen Kachur. We unpack more of our favorite DMing moments together and oh the stories we tell... Stick around next time for another special episode of this multi-part episodic adventure!
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Dungeons & Disciples (Main Theme) composed by Tony Benda (used, of course, with permission).
Tune in this week as Josh and Tony explore what it means to be a DM! World building, storytelling, and much more. We are joined by some special guests and some of our favorite people, Tuck Choate and Stephen Kachur. We unpack some of our favorite DMing moments together and oh the stories we tell... Stick around next time for part 2 of this multi-part episodic adventure!
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Dungeons & Disciples (Main Theme) composed by Tony Benda (used, of course, with permission).
In this episode, Josh & Tony explore a bit of a hard topic: the stigmas of D&D. Need we say more? Tune in to find out what they say.
YouTube sources for old audio:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL7lEwD1uGI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7Ies6NVAeA
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Dungeons & Disciples (Main Theme) composed by Tony Benda (used, of course, with permission).
What is one thing TTRPG players love to do? Use weapons! In this week’s episode, Josh and Tony talk about some of their favorite weapons, spells, and character buffs to make combat fun and effective in D&D. In the Christian walk, one must also understand their weapons of warfare against the enemy if we are to succeed in the middle of spiritual warfare. But here are the real questions: Who is this enemy? What are our weapons? When does the fight start? Lean in, roll for initiative, and let’s get fighting together!!!
AMAZING game Tony play-tested with the guys at GenCon 2024: SPACEOFF
www.instagram.com/spaceoffgame
Facebook Group mentioned:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianboardgamers
Surrounded (Fight My Battles) - UPPERROOM song referenced in today's episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx6mfAgHDsY
Lyric breakdown/scriptures mentioned:
https://bibleconnections.org/2018/07/23/this-is-how-i-fight-my-battles/
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Dungeons & Disciples (Main Theme) composed by Tony Benda (used, of course, with permission).
