Representation, Sacrifice, and Protecting One's Home
With Peter Parker out of town for a few weeks, it is up to Miles Morales to don the Spider-Man suit and protect New York. Miles soon learns that there's a lot more to being Spider-Man. Will he able to save his friendships and keep the peace in New York?
Housekeeping (5:20)
What Have We Been Playing (9:38)
Adam deep dives into the Xbox ecosystem. He shares thoughts on The Last Campfire, takes on his first Ori & the Blind Forest game. Logan gives an update to his thoughts on Destiny 2, including the new raid. Both of the guys also discuss their first few hours in Night City and have some interesting takeaways from CD Projekt Red's latest: Cyberpunk 2077.
What Have We Been Reading (25:21)
Adam dives into a new book from Voddie Baucham Jr.'s daughter, Mother to Son. Logan shares from the last few weeks of teaching his students through 1 Timothy 4:12 and how young Christians should be raising the bar.
Topic - Spider-Man: Miles Morales Spoiler Free Review (36:45)
If you are new to the show, how we handle our spoilercasts are we give our spoiler-free impressions and review up front. We will give amply warning before going in to spoiler territory so if you are playing the game and don't want anything spoiled, that's your opportunity to pause the show and come back after you have finished.
Spoiler Talk (53:28)
The conversation touches on several topics such as revenge, representation in games, the character of Spider-Man, and the Gospel.
Patron Thank You's (1:32:32)
Shout-out to our Deer Patrons for their continued support and encouragement: Alex Castellanos, Andre Swann, Ashley Kronenbitter, Caleb Schmidt, Christopher Commander, Collin Gregory, Darryl Tavares, David B, Derek Smith, Isaac Stultz, Jake Walker, James Barker, Jeffrey Jackson, JoAnne Monroe, Josh Broccolo, Kaleb, Kokorodaki, Mark Fromme, Matt Edwards, Matthew “White Chocolate” McDougal, Matt Millsap, Melvin Benson V, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, Nate McKeever, Retro Rewind Podcast, Sam White, Third Strongest Mole, WeathermanKeef, Wesley Rea, Xaviel Medina
Reco's (1:34:04)
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Some Games Are Not Even Worth the Discount Price
There are a lot of games on discount for Black Friday. But not all games are worth it, even at the discounted price. Join Adam and Logan as they give you the deals you can't miss, the deals to wait on, and the deals to help with those gift cards burning a hole in your wallet.
DON'T FORGET: we are running a Black Friday sale on our merch shop this Friday! It's guaranteed to be a better experience than you trying to get a PS5 from Wal-Mart's website.
Housekeeping (9:07)
What Have We Been Playing (11:45)
Adam gets into his time with the PS5, the mind-blowing new DualSense controller, Spider-Man: Miles Morales and more. Logan begins speaking in tongues trying to describe Destiny 2: Beyond Light and gets his name blocked in Call of Duty by Activision.
What Have We Been Reading (28:12)
The guys get into Proverbs 8 and Colossians 3, discussing the importance of getting into God's Word and being thankful.
Topic (40:32)
TRG is here to help you save money. Below are the timestamps for the various deals we discuss:
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Patron Thank You's! (1:17:45)
The folks who help keep the show running! We are truly grateful for your continued support.
Reco's! (1:19:24)
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How To Find Yours and What to Expect
Do you know what God's calling on your life is? Join Adam and Logan as they share their calls to ministry, what they've learned, and how God has sustained them through the entire journey.
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Housekeeping (3:03)
What Have We Been Playing (9:25)
Adam discusses the way of the samurai in Ghost of Tsushima: Legends multiplayer. Logan discusses his return trip to Rapture in Bioshock 2 and gushes over Pokemon Shield's latest DLC, Crown of Tundra.
What Have We Been Reading (21:46)
Adam discusses some new encouragement from Ruth and John. Logan rediscovers apologetics and shares from William Lane Craig's, "On Guard".
Topic (33:09)
God's calling on one's life can be difficult to discern. Listen in on how the guy's came to faith in Christ and later followed God's call to ministry. The guy's share some practical tips on how to discern your call while also giving encouragement for those pursuing God's call on their own lives.
Reco's (1:23:08)
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The Ugly Reality of War
Adam and Micah hop on the mic in this episode to discuss Sucker Punch's latest game, Ghost of Tsushima! As always with our spoilercasts, you can listen in on this episode until you are given the spoiler warning. At that point, you may choose to continue listening or hit pause so you do not spoil the game for yourself.
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Housekeeping (1:54)
What Have We Been Playing (6:02)
Adam is triple-jumping his way through the Super Mario 3D All Stars Collection with no fatigue in sight! Micah and Adam also discuss how Fall Guys has changed since launch and the new things added in Season 2.
What Have We Been Reading (24:49)
Thanks to fellow contributor, Wesley, Micah has gotten into Power Rangers comics. Adam discusses some new things he has learned from reading through the book of Ruth again. Did you know this one thing about Boaz?
Topic - Ghost of Tsushima (36:46)
Ghost of Tsushima is easily one of the best games of 2020. Find out why during this section of the show. As always, the guys will give adequate spoiler warnings to help you out.
Patron Thank You's! (1:19:19)
Special thanks to all of our new Deer Patrons who signed up after the recording of this episode such as: Darryl, Xaviel, Matt, Isaac, and Jeffrey. Alongside those who continue to support us on Patreon like: Alex Castellanos, Andre Swann, Ashley Kronenbitter, Caleb Schmidt, Christopher Commander, Collin Gregory, David B, David Matthews, Derek Smith, Jake Walker, James Barker, Josh Broccolo, Kokorodaki, Mark Fromme, Matthew “White Chocolate” McDougal, Melvin Benson V, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, Nate McKeever, Retro Rewind Podcast, Sam White, Samuel Colunga, Third Strongest Mole, WeathermanKeef, Wesley Rea
Reco's! (1:31:00)
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Where We're Going, We Don't Need Discs
We around a month away from the next generation of console gaming! Join us as we break down everything we know about these consoles, what has us excited, and our plans going forward.
Housekeeping (4:07)
What Have You Been Playing (8:24)
The guys hop into Super Mario 3D All Stars to discuss everything they like about the games to everything they hate. Adam also vents in Among Us and Logan obtains his final Platinum of 2020.
What Have You Been Reading (29:26)
Adam discusses loving your community. Logan digs in to Philippians.
Topic (36:37)
Is there that big of a difference between the Xbox Series X and PS5? What is there to play at launch on these systems? Is the Xbox Series X really that hot? Join the guys as they break down everything we know about these new consoles and help you decide on which one to pick up.
Reco's (1:28:17)
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Share This With Someone At Chick-Fil-A
Hello, all of your new Deer Listeners!
Finishing up our Best Of series, Logan is joined by one of the admins of the TRG Facebook group, Steven, and his daughter. Together, they rank their Top 10 Best Games of the Xbox One. It turns out that Xbox One does, indeed, have great an impressive roster of games to check out. And most of them are on GamePass. We also share if we managed to preorder one of the new consoles.
Housekeeping (6:01)
What Have We Been Playing (8:46)
Steven talks about the new Battletoads (available on GamePass) and spending quality time in Apex Legends with his daughter. Logan terrorizes space colonies in Outer Worlds. He also gets very honest about Super Mario 64's lack of polish.
What Have We Been Reading (18:28)
Steven and his daughter discuss what they've been reading in family worship. Logan shares part of his message to students from Philippians 4:6 on anxiety and prayer.
Topic (24:19)
Perhaps you're new to the Xbox ecosystem and are looking for something to play. Maybe you're curious if you've missed something. This episode, we give our definitive Top 10 Best Of games on the Xbox One.
Patron Thank You's! (1:31:12)
As always, we are grateful for our Deer Patrons who support us on Patreon every month. Without them, our controllers would not stay charged, and Logan would cease to obtain Platinum trophies.
Reco's! (1:33:13)
Thank you for listening to The Reformed Gamers! For more content, head on over to our YouTube channel and website for resources for your Christian gamer walk. You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to interact with us directly and other Deer Listeners.
The Must Play Games of the PS4 Era
As we begin getting ready for the next generation of gaming, join us as we revisit some of our favorite games of the PS4 era.
Housekeeping (4:36)
What Have We Been Playing (7:27)
Adam and Logan gush over Ghost of Tsushima's story. Adam also dives into "A Short Hike", a charming and relaxing indie title. Logan gains a new Platinum, breaks down why Destroy All Humans is perfect for 2020, and briefly goes over Manifold Garden.
What Have We Been Reading (18:32)
Adam discusses the surreal and relevant writings of C.S. Lewis' "The Screwtape Letters". Logan finished "If God, Why Evil?" by Norman Geisler and learned Norman Geisler is staunchly anti-Calvinist.
Topic (26:08)
With the PS5 on the horizon, and considering the new PS4 owners in the community, we take the time to rank our Top 10 "Best Of" games on the PS4. Let us know what yours are on our social media platforms!
Reco's! (1:21:39)
Thank you for listening to The Reformed Gamers! For more content, head on over to our YouTube channel and website for resources for your Christian gamer walk. You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to interact with us directly and other Deer Listeners.
How do you determine right from wrong when the lines get blurry?
We are discussing one of 2020's most polarizing titles: The Last of Us Part 2. Matt Millsap of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary joins us to help break down the game's themes from a Biblical worldview. If you have not played the game, and don't want spoilers, finish the game first before listening. For everyone else, dive right in.
Housekeeping
What Have We Been Playing
Matt and Adam both discuss the latest Sony exclusive: Ghost of Tsushima and have a lot of good to say. Fall Guys comes up and Logan discusses what it's like diving back into Destiny 2.
What Have We Been Reading
Matt discusses Patrick Schreiner's new book, "The Ascension of Christ". Adam digs into "Abide in Christ" by Andrew Murray as he gets ready to preach. Logan gives thoughts on "If God, Why Evil?" by Norman Geisler.
Topic - The Last of Us Part 2
Normally, you could listen to the first part of this section and be okay. But since Logan forgot what is and isn't a spoiler, it's best to avoid this section entirely if you do not want the game spoiled. Don't worry, Deer Ear Protective Services will give you a heads up on when to press pause.
Patron Thank You's
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Reco's!
Thank you for listening to The Reformed Gamers! For more content, head on over to our YouTube channel and website for resources for your Christian gamer walk. You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to interact with us directly and other Deer Listeners.
Xbox's New Offerings and a Glimpse at Their Future
Xbox recently unveiled an eclectic showing of games coming to Xbox Series X, including the hotly anticipated: Halo: Infinite! Join us this week as we discuss the showcase as well as break down Xbox's strategy for the next generation.
Housekeeping (4:19)
What Have We Been Playing (7:55)
Adam meditates in a hot spring about his thoughts on Ghost of Tsushima. Logan finally gets good in Dark Souls Remastered and hordes all the loot in Destiny 2.
What Have We Been Reading (20:05)
Adam discusses his time with a new commentary on Colossians by Warren Wiersbe. He also discusses "I Am Still Here" by Austin Channing Brown, an autobiography from a black woman's perspective growing up. Logan discusses his time going through the book of Psalms, specifically Psalms 1 about the importance of being rooted in the Bible.
Topic (30:20)
The time of next gen is drawing closer and closer! Recently, Xbox showcased a variety of games that are coming to their new Xbox platform, as well as Game Pass! We break down some of the highlights and serve up some spicy-hot takes regarding Xbox's ambitious new strategy. Plus, Logan gushes over Halo: Infinite because OH MY LANTA! A GRAPPLE HOOK?!?! LETS GOOO!!
Reco's! (1:14:42)
Thank you for listening to The Reformed Gamers! For more content, head on over to our YouTube channel and website for resources for your Christian gamer walk. You can also follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to interact with us directly and other Deer Listeners.
The Life and Lessons of Christian Content Creation
Get your boogie shoes on and join us as we sit down with Christian streamer and content creator, Shadeless! Shadeless has been streaming on Twitch over the last couple of years and has learned a lot. If you're looking to get into streaming, or learn more about Shadeless, this is the episode for you!
Housekeeping (3:24)
What Have We Been Playing (5:16)
Shadeless kicks things off with getting into Rocket League and potentially coming to the PS4 side of controllers. Adam discusses his time with The Last of Us Part 2 (spoiler-free). Logan gushes about Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition and adds another Platinum to his collection.
What Have We Been Reading (15:29)
Shadeless brings in something that is working on him from Life As A Vapor by John Piper. Adam gets into Measure of A Man by Gene Getz. Logan shares from Habakkuk 3:17-19 about God's goodness.
Topic (27:00)
In an ongoing effort to give the Deer Listeners what they want, we have brought on another Christian streamer! Shadeless shares about some of the lessons he learned from getting into streaming, reformed theology, undergoing a rebranding, and encourages other Christians looking to get into content creation.
You can follow Shadeless on: Twitch / Twitter / YouTube
Patron Thank You's! (1:02:46)
HUGE shout-out to our Deer Patrons who support us on Patreon: Alex Castellanos, Andre Swann, Andrew Steedman, Ashley Kronenbitter, Caleb Schmidt, Christopher Commander, Collin Gregory, David B, David Matthews, Derek Smith, Feelin’ Film, Jake Walker, James Barker, Jesse Penu, Joanne Monroe, Josh Broccolo, Kokorodaki, Mark Fromme, Matthew “White Chocolate” McDougal, Melvin Benson V, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, Nate McKeever, Retro Rewind Podcast, Sam White, Third Strongest Mole, WeathermanKeef, Wesley Rea
Reco's! (1:04:22)
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Hello, Deer Listener!
2020 is been a big year for the podcast. We have seen God add a lot of new Deer Listeners. But what exactly is this show about? Join us as we break down the meaning behind the show's name, how we go about picking games to play based on our convictions, and more.
Housekeeping (4:04)
What Have We Been Playing (9:18)
Adam dives deep into the world of The Last of Us Part 2 and has some war stories. Logan gushes over Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition. Like, seriously gushes.
What Have We Been Reading (26:53)
Adam takes us to church out of Isaiah 59. Logan talks about Ephesians 2's powerful reminder of who we are in Christ.
Topic (35:05)
Who are The Reformed Gamers? What does that "Reformed" word mean? How can a Christian enjoy video games? All those answered and more as we break down who we are.
Reco's! (72:17)
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Disgustingly Beautiful Metal
DOOM Eternal is one of the best FPS games to have been released and may potentially be GOTY for 2020. PastorDoostyn joins the show to break down how this game fits in with the series, the changes made in this game, and we discuss some of the themes presented in the game.
Housekeeping
What Have We Been Playing (6:25)
PastorDoostyn discusses some of the new DOOM WADs he's playing in an attempt to curb gushing about Pokemon. Logan discusses his time as a pirate in Sea of Thieves.
What Have We Been Reading (15:40)
PastorDoostyn shares about Dr. Marshall Winsor's book "LEARN Evangelism". Logan talks about sharing his favorite verse from 1 John with other students.
Topic (28:01)
Hell has invaded Earth. It is now up to the Doom Slayer to send the demons back. A strong contender for GOTY 2020, DOOM Eternal is one of the most frenetic and action-packed games ever made. Let’s discuss the game, how it fits into the franchise, some themes, our favorite moments and weapons, and more.
Patron Thank You's (1:28:15)
Huge shout-out to our Deer Patrons that keep the lights on: Alex Castellanos, Andre Swann, Andrew Steedman, Ashley Kronenbitter, Caleb Schmidt, Christopher Commander, Collin Gregory, David Matthews, Derek Smith, Feelin’ Film, Jake Walker, James Barker, Jesse Penu, Josh Broccolo, Kokorodaki, Mark Fromme, Matthew “White Chocolate” McDougal, Melvin Benson V, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, Nate McKeever, Retro Rewind Podcast, Sam White, Samuel Colunga, WeathermanKeef, Wesley Rea
Reco's (1:29:15)
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In a rare twist of events, Logan and Adam were able to not only watch a console reveal together, but they got Micah to come on and go over the games shown. The guys also discuss their favorite take-away moments and give their initial thoughts on the look of the PS5.
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Is It Really That Complicated?
PC building has been a hot topic among the community as of late. Join Logan as he returns to the podcast and sits down with an admin of the Facebook group, Zach Bucholz, to discuss some common misconceptions surrounding PC building and also share some tips. (Stay tuned after the credits to hear how Zach almost burned down his office building)
If you want to see the parts in Logan's PC, click this link.
Housekeeping (9:45)
What Have We Been Playing (11:40)
Zach has been sucked into the warp hole that is Valorant and Logan discusses Forza Horizon 4, Xenoblade, and the indie fighter, The TakeOver.
What Have We Been Reading (24:23)
Zach discusses studying the Old Testament as part of class and how he has been redeeming this time in quarantine with his wife. Logan discusses overcoming fear of COVID-19 in John Piper's "Coronavirus and Christ".
Topic (30:45)
Is building a PC difficult? Can I play from my couch? How do I know when I have the right parts? There are a lot of questions surrounding building a PC. Join Logan and Zach as they dispel some common misconceptions and share some helpful tips to get you started.
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Reco's (1:28:07)
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The Space Race Was A Lie
Pandasaurus Games upcoming game, Godspeed, is out on June 17th! We brought one of the game's creators on to discuss the game and what the Kickstarter journey has been like.
Housekeeping (2:07)
What Have You Been Playing (4:05)
It's JRPG time as Clay discusses getting into Persona 5 Royal and Adam discuss Final Fantasy 7 Remake.
What Have You Been Reading (26:54)
Clay discusses Luke 12:25-26 and peace in God during trials. Adam shares from a Art of Neighboring on loving neighbors well and living missionally in our community.
Topic - Godspeed (35:05)
Godspeed broke it's goal within hours of opening up it's Kickstarter. Since then, it's been an incredible journey and Clay discusses some of the unique aspects of the tabletop gaming industry as we approach the June 17th release date.
Patron Thank You's (1:19:53)
Thank you so much for our Deer Patrons that support us on patreon: Alex Castellanos, Andre Swann, Andrew Steedman, Ashley Kronenbitter, Caleb Schmidt, Christopher Commander, Collin Gregory, Connor Felty, David Matthews, Derek Smith, Feelin' Film, Jake Walker, James Barker, Jesse Penu, Joann Monroe, Josh Broccolo, Kokorodaki, Lava Burner, Mark Fromme, Matthew "White Chocolate" McDougal, Melvin Benson V, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, Nate Mckeever, Retro Rewind Podcast, Sam White, Sam Colunga, Wesley Rea
Recos
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How has life in quarantine been?
Editor Note: Hey, Logan here. I edited this episode so Skinner could spend time with family (please be praying for him and his family as they grieve the loss of his uncle). If this thing sounds awful, send your hate mail to Adam's yahoo email: belieber4eva.
COVID-19 has had some long lasting effects over the past few months. There are plenty of thoughts and reactions within the gaming industry. Join Adam & Micah as they go over the different delays, product shortages, and how Final Fantasy VII Remake came at just the right time.
Housekeeping (3:00)
What Have We Been Playing (4:22)
Final Fantasy VII Remake dominates the conversation. Is it a Game of the Year contender?
What Have We Been Reading (19:25)
Micah shares with us a sermon from his church from Psalm 77 focusing on despair. Adam shares from Isaiah 26:3-4 and the hope there is for those struggling with infertility.
Topic (31:08)
No Facebook conspiracy theories here! Join the guys as they discuss the various delays and updates within the gaming industry as a result of this pandemic.
Recos (1:13:25)
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Housekeeping (2:47)
Editor Note: Retrospective on Metroid 2 is written by Wesley Rea.
WHYBP (4:00)
Micah discusses Colin Moriarty’s new game, Twin Breaker. He also discusses two big remakes that released: Resident Evil 3 and Final Fantasy 7. Adam discusses how good Call of Duty: Warzone is and him walking away from Animal Crossing.
WHYBR (24:29)
Micah gets into Counter-Culture by David Platt and how it’s been impacting his life. Adam reminds us about God’s purpose through His word.
Topic - Next Generation (35:28)
With the next generation of consoles on the horizon, Adam and Micah give an overview of tech specs, discuss some rumors, poke fun at Logan’s flip-flops, and give their predictions.
Patron Thank You’s (1:36:50)
Alex Castellanos, Andre Swann, Andrew Steedman, Ashley Kronenbitter, Caleb Schmidt, Christopher Commander, Collin Gregory, Connor Felty, David Matthews, Derek Smith, Feelin’ Film (new), Jake Walker, James Barker, Jesse Penu, Joanne Monroe, Josh Broccolo, Kokorodaki, Lava Burner, Mark Fromme, Matthew “White Chocolate” McDougal, Melvin Benson V, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, Nate McKeever, Retro Rewind Podcast, Sam White, Samuel Colunga (new), Wesley Rea
Reco’s (1:38:05)
Words aren't the only way to tell someone how you feel.
Final Fantasy VII is a staple of the gaming community. We are joined by the hosts of the Retro Rewind Podcast to discuss FF7, it's themes of war and defense, and talk about some of the things that make the series great in the special podcast cross-over event. To get even more of our thoughts on the game, check out Retro Rewind's episode.
Housekeeping
WHYBP (7:55)
Paul discusses being an X-Gamer, Francisco discusses retro goodness like Ducktales Remastered, and Logan obtains another Platinum trophy while also ranting about the Bunny Event in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
WHYBR (20:10)
Paul discusses some thoughts from Psalm 128 on living righteously and the fear of the Lord. Francisco discusses what he's learning from the Bible Project reading while Logan discusses building effective habits from reading Atomic Habits from a Biblical worldview.
Topic (30:37)
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Get N or Get Out
The Nintendo 64 marked a major shift in the gaming landscape when it released. Join Adam and Logan as they discuss first experiences with the console, their favorite games, and discuss some of your favorite games. As well as other random trivia. For example, Blockbuster exclusive video games.
Housekeeping (7:25)
What Have We Been Playing (10:00)
Animal Crossing. It's been Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
What Have We Been Reading (28:47)
Adam discusses a brand new book titled "Prayer" by John Onwucheckwa along with what he has been getting out of Isaiah. Logan discusses a passage from 1 Peter 1:24-25 about how God's Word endures all things.
Topic (41:48)
The discussion of the Nintendo 64 traveled many words from our first time playing on one to Blockbuster exclusive games and a passionate rant about the greatest game of all time: Indiana Jones and the Infernal Machine.
Reco's (1:30:05)
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Heavy Metal, Chainsaws, Oh My!
DOOM is a major, influential series in the gaming world. With DOOM Eternal releasing, now is the time to discuss the series, it's influences, themes, and more. But we're not going in on this series alone: we're joined by the DOOM expert himself, PastorDoostyn! If you have never played a game in the series before, this is the episode to listen to and get caught up.
Housekeeping (2:35)
What Have We Been Playing (4:12)
PastorDoostyn talks about building his team out on Pokemon. Logan discusses Dragon Quest XI’s crazy storytelling and the new game, Bloodroots, the game where everything is a weapon, including a carrot.
What Have We Been Reading (11:40)
PastorDoostyn discusses the book “41 Will Come” by Chuck E. Tate that unpacks the different times in the Bible we the number 40/41 is mentioned. He also discusses John 15, specially the well-known “I am the vine” passage. Logan discusses reading through 2 Thessalonians, specifically a passage in chapter 3 that stood out during his reading.
Topic (18:20)
DOOM is one of the most influential series in gaming. But it’s also one with it’s own set of controversy. The guys sit down to give an overview of the overarching story throughout the games, it’s themes, and ask questions about our engagement with the games. If you have never played a game in the series, this is an episode that would be the perfect primer for the upcoming DOOM Eternal.
Patron Thank You’s!
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Bad times...are just times that are bad
Animal Crossing New Horizons arrives later this month so we decided it was a good time to do an episode on the Animal Crossing series! Henshin Dad joins us to help discuss our the series and it's themes of community, capitalism, and what we can learn as Christians.
Henshin Dad
Housekeeping (3:45)
What Have We Been Playing (6:25)
Wesley discusses his year-long journey of playing through all of the Dragon Quest games, arriving at DQ6. Adam discusses playing through the Spyro games because Logan hasn't sent him Control and Outer Worlds. Logan gushes over how Dragon Quest XI has raised the bar for JRPGs.
What Have We Been Reading (24:05)
Wesley discusses reading The Hobbit with his son. Adam has been reading 1 Thessalonians 4 and shares about doing more in regards to our Christian walk. Logan shares from Romans 1 the urgency of sharing the Gospel to a lost and dying world.
Topic (39:45) *SPOILER-FREE*
This entire segment is spoiler-free because Animal Crossing doesn't really have a story to spoil.
Animal Crossing is a game that, at first glance, one would not be judged for thinking it's a goofy doll-house style game. But through a deeper inspection, you find a game that teaches basic fundamental principles for success as an adult such as managing finances, giving back to your community, and fostering relationships. Logan and Wesley discuss these themes, as well as the Biblical parallels.
Reco's
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How we made it 5 years in without doing a Mass Effect episode is beyond us but we brought on David Matthews of The Black Techies podcast to crash into a deep discussion of the Mass Effect series, it's themes, and more.
Housekeeping (2:30)
What Have We Been Playing (4:25)
David dives into the world of Control on PC and climbs the leaderboards in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. Logan threatens Adam with snowballs. Adam finally gets into the Titanfall 2 campaign. Logan discusses how to "git gud" in Sekiro.
What Have We Been Reading (17:50)
David gets into how technology can trip us up in 12 Ways Your Phone is Changing You. Adam discusses the importance of studying the Bible and knowing it from Confronting Christianity. Logan discusses how God is the definition of creative from Ezekiel 1.
Topic - Mass Effect Series (32:18)
Mass Effect is a massive series. The guys discover a variety of topics such as the standout characters of the series and their experiences with the games. The guys also discuss the controversy surrounding the game's M-rating and the importance of our choices.
Thank You Patrons (1:22:00)
Thank you to the following patrons for supporting us on Patreon: Alex Castellanos, Andrew Steedman, Ashley Kronenbitter, Caleb Schmidt, Christopher Commander, Collin Gregory, Connor Felty, David Matthews, Derek Smith, Eric Bryant, Folic Acid (new), Gareth Evans, Jake Walker, James Barker, Jesse Penu, Joanne Monroe, Josh Broccolo, Klay Brandon, Lava Burner (new), Luke Strain, Mark Fromme, Matthew “White Chocolate” McDougal, Melvin Benson, Micah Hendrick, Michael Toller, Nate McKeever, Ryan1701e, Samuel Colunga (new), Wesley Rea
Reco's (1:23:38)
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Started From The Bottom, Now We Here
It's wild to think that TRG has been around for over 5 years now. Join Logan, Adam, and Skinner as they reminisce over some of the things they've learned doing the podcasts, their favorite episodes, and more.
Housekeeping (2:19)
WHYBP (4:18)
Adam discusses what it's like to be a Jedi and giving the PS Vita it's viking funeral. Skinner talks going for Platinum trophies in inFamous: Second Son and The Witness and also plays Skyrim for the very first time, in Bob's honor. Logan discusses Eternal, a free-to-play card game. Deer Listeners can try out Eternal and net some extra in-game loot via this link.
WHYBR (18:39)
Adam dives into Revelation, Skinner discusses the Decalogue, and Logan gets into attributes of God in Isaiah.
Topic (31:24)
TRG is old in Internet years but the show continues to grow by God's grace. The guys discuss some of their favorite moments of doing the show, what it's like coming on to the show, and take a look ahead at some of the things coming to TRG.
Reco's (1:21:20)
Control is a deep game. Micah joins Logan to help unpack the different themes of the game, elaborate on what the Hiss is, how Dr. Darling's videos are key to the plot, and how a janitor is more than he appears.
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From Pokemon to Doom and Everything In Between
Continuing #5YearsofTRG, we brought on Christian gaming streamer, PastorDoostyn, on to discuss all things live-streaming, gaming, and Christian engagement with the platform.
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Housekeeping (4:56)
What Have We Been Playing (6:36)
Doostyn discusses two Metroidvania games that have caught his attention: Bloodstained and The Messenger. Logan gains 3 Platinum trophies in his goal to get 20 Platinums in 2020.
What Have We Been Reading (15:00)
Doostyn discusses Clear the Stage on how we should seek God in worship, not a performance. Logan begins studying the book of Revelation and becomes confused immediately.
Topic (27:05)
Game live-streaming has grown over the past few years. Along with that growth, Christians have appeared on platforms like Twitch and Mixer to reach gamers for the Gospel. Doostyn discusses what it's been like for him, some of the opposition he faced, and where he sees streaming going in the future.
Patron Thank You (1:12:32)
Special thanks to all of our patrons who support us on Patreon!
Reco's! (1:13:55)