Boots (BootStrapBoots) shares his journey from solo League of Legends streaming to co-founding Campfires and Dragons, a Dungeons & Dragons ministry channel. He explains how the Nerd Culture Ministry Summit helped him realize he was called to do ministry collaboratively, prompting a shift from competitive gaming content to D&D play that builds welcoming community for tabletop gamers. Boots also discusses the importance of knowing yourself spiritually before going live and how his team uses D&D as a tool to reach people who may be isolated or searching for belonging.

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/ncmu/

In this episode of the NCMU Podcast, host Mark welcomes Dr. Level Up (Steven Kelso) for a thoughtful conversation on the evolution of nerd culture ministry and the vital role of behind-the-scenes contributors. They discuss the impact of the Nerd Culture Ministry Summit (NCMS), the challenges of working within Christian content spaces, and the importance of investing in quality creation.

Dr. Level Up also shares the inspiration behind The Guiding Lantern, a fantasy-driven project designed to teach leadership and discipleship principles, as well as his journey through content creation and community building. This episode is a meaningful listen for anyone passionate about faith, fandom, and ministry done well.

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/ncmu/

Bubba talks with Dylan — better known as DeadlyDill — a pastor-turned-streamer leading one of the largest and fastest-growing faith-based gaming communities online. Dylan shares how a simple desire for friendship turned into the DeadlyDill Fam: a thriving Discord space where thousands of gamers find genuine connection, accountability, and the love of Jesus.

Together, Bubba and Dylan explore the realities of digital ministry, sustainable online discipleship, and why gaming can be one of the most powerful mission fields of our time.

DeadlyDill:

• discord.gg/deadlyfam
• twitch.tv/deadlydillgaming

Website: https://lovethynerd.com/podcastnetwork/ncmu/