Dungeons & Disciples

Our world is growing more technologically advanced year after year. We have seen the rapid expanse and usage of something in particular over the past few years: Artificial Intelligence. With AI rising, it has shown to have many capabilities, including content creation, artwork, music, and much more. The true question to unpack is how this has been utilized in D&D in a creative way. Has it been...

There is something that you have been missing and didn’t even realize it. Do you know what it might be? Trust us. Once we will tell you, it’s going to BLOW 👏🏻 YOUR 👏🏻 MIND!!! 👏🏻 In this episode, Josh and Tony talk about staying in tune with and learning your created character, an element that is missing and/or misunderstood as we play. The more you play the game, we need to understand how to...

It’s time for a THROWBACK!! In this episode, Tony and Josh are going back to their original roots, discussing a simple topic within the D&D world: Death Saves. You will learn the mechanics of death saves and how to get creative with them. And believe it or not… the boys don’t quite see eye to eye on the matter of creativity with it. 👀 Now, did you think you were going to get some random bibli...

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 Ep...

You. Aren’t. Ready. For. This. 🔥 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 y...

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 b...

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! -------------------- Dungeons & Disciples (Main Theme) composed by Tony Benda...

...won't write the rest of the lyrics for copyright reasons lol. 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, s...

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...

Rogues are a people of the shadows. Everything from combat to thievery is done there, and it is the place where they will always thrive. In this episode, Tony and Josh discuss the class and overall mechanics of the Rogue Class, exploring their many useful creatures and how they contribute to an adventuring party. The boys also have a fun surprise at the end of the character description! While rogu...

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...

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 w...

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. Jo...

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, the...

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...

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....

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. Righ...

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 ho...

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 di...

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 c...

Here's to our 2nd Season! Thanks for being a part of the community! Love you all <3 -------------------- Dungeons & Disciples (Main Theme) composed by Tony Benda (used, of course, with permission). Join us on Discord! Instagram: @dungeonsanddisciples Facebook @DungeonsAndDisciples Email us at: dungeonsdisciples@gmail.com

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 d...

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;...

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 jo...

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 Songs mentioned: "You're Enough" (Sleeping...