Dungeons & Disciples

Have you ever walked into an environment where you didn’t know anybody in the room or about anything that was going on? Yeah, we have too. For our introverts, it’s the most awkward experience in the world. For our extroverts, you’re simply built differently, and that’s ok. But either way, before you walk into any situation we would all love to know what we are getting into before we go.

In this Episode, Tony and Josh talk about the importance of "knowing before you go" in both the D&D and Biblical aspect. In D&D...

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In this Episode, Tony and Josh discuss something very important: Character Creation. Why is this so important? Well… you can’t play the game without one! 🤣 The boys cover important topics such as how they build characters, write backstories, and how to stay true to the character build. And the cool part about is that IT’S ALL YOUR CHOICE! While the story is not your choice, the boys will show how the choice of your build gives the ability to make even deeper choices as the game goes on.

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Tony and Josh begin this seasons adventure with this topic in mind: Create and Cultivate. This season, they want to take you on an adventure to not only spark your creativity and pursue it, but to also grow your relationship with Jesus deeper than ever!

But how do we start? Sometimes, it can be scary to start something new. It can be easy to let our fear drive us away from our creativity. It can be a detriment to let fear drive us back from pursuing the Lord. In this episode, Tony and Josh talk about how...

Happy New Year, everyone!

The new year brings in a new season for us here on Dungeons & Disciples. We're so glad you have all come alongside us on this journey. It has been a crazy year, but one we look at with a sense of accomplishment and purpose as we move into this new season. We so glad you're here with us!
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Here it is, the last character class! What a way to end this season, as Warlocks are… interesting characters. They are spell casters that derive their power from particular sources, acquired not by birth or study, but by pacts. Once they receive their magic, they are driven by their pacts. Some try to flee their pacts by deception, some devote even more to the patron they made a pact with.  These classes can be intimidating within the confines of a Christian D&D table, but Tony and...

One of D&D’s most popular debates: who is better, Wizards or Sorcerers? In this episode, Tony and Josh go through not just one but BOTH of these classes, reviewing the pros and cons of each. Could the boys, once and for all, settle the debate about who is better?

While these debates continue in the D&D community, we often see much debate in the body of Christ. Thanks to Social Media, these debates are all over. While there are videos of Christians arguing against those who don’t follow Jesus, we also see Christians figh...

One of D&D’s most popular debates: who is better, Wizards or Sorcerers? In this episode, Tony and Josh go through not just one but BOTH of these classes, reviewing the pros and cons of each. Could the boys, once and for all, settle the debate about who is better?

While these debates continue in the D&D community, we often see much debate in the body of Christ. Thanks to Social Media, these debates are all over. While there are videos of Christians arguing against those who don’t follow Jesus, we also see Christians figh...

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...

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...

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 conce...

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...

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, ho...

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...

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 Gre...

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...

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 f...

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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Here's to our 2nd Season! Thanks for being a part of the community! Love you all

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 t...

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 unreserv...

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 mo...

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.

Alignment Explained - Blog

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"You're Enough" (Sleeping At Last)
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"Maybe It's Okay" - We Are Messengers
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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!

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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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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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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:
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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!!!

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At the end of every session (almost without fail), people ask that same age-old question: did we level up? HA!!!! In this episode, Josh and Tony discuss what it means to level up both in D&D gameplay, as well as spiritually. God doesn't want us to stay where we are, but for us to grow in our faith - level up if you will - and grow closer to Him.
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In this episode, Josh and Tony are joined by their first special guest, and Tony’s younger brother, Aaron Benda. Rejoicing at the appearance of their first guest, there was also tremendous gratitude because something unique (and ironic) has happened to Josh while recording as well!!!

This episode will dive into what it means to use character voices in the world of D&D. Character voices make gameplay so fun, and they share some of their favorite voices and personal inspirations! But also, how do we use our voices to carry the gospel to the nations (Matthew 28:19)? Ho...

In this episode, Josh and Tony discuss what it means to be in shackles in D&D, as well as the bondage sometimes carried in our spiritual lives. Dive into a crazy episode with us we also recount some of the ways we almost ended up in shackles ourselves!
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In this week's episode, Josh and Tony talk about the question that we believe is alive and well at every table, every session: "DM (or GM), did we long rest? This hits close to home as we experience this ourselves. We look forward to that point in our games when we can take a moment to catch our breath with a short rest, or benefit from the full long rest where we are as good as new! We also discuss how this concept of rest is important in our spiritual walks as well. Jesus Himself talks about that in...

After a quick recap from episode 1, we had an unexpected phone call from one of our D&D buddies, Jarek Partsch. After listening to this episode, go check out their podcast: The Tales We Tell. Jarek produces the show with his wife, Hannah, and co-host Katy.

We get back into the episode by exploring the journey from character creation to gameplay from a unique perspective. We delve into what it means to play from a meta perspective and how that translates to our spiritual walk with Jesus. More importantly, we dive into the understanding of not walking...

In the debut episode of Dungeons & Disciples, Josh Shaw and Tony Benda discussed their passion for using Dungeons and Dragons as a tool to share Jesus with others. They shared their personal experiences and emphasized the importance of building a spirit-filled role-playing community and fostering fellowship. They also discussed the two primary methods for creating characters in D&D, and how self-awareness is crucial for personal growth and communication. Later, they talked about the intersection of personal growth and safety in tabletop gaming, and how Christians can integrate their faith into the gaming community.
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Welcome to Dungeons & Disciples: a show relating our Christian walk to our favorite TTRPG.
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