Gaming with Purpose: Brent Dusing's Quest To Turn Game Time Into God Time
05/29/24 • 37 min
Brent Dusing's path from a Harvard grad to a digital evangelist reads like an adventure novel, full of twists, purpose, and divine encounters. Our latest guest on Unreached, Brent offers a riveting account of how his life's journey is woven with threads of faith, entrepreneurship, and a deep-seated desire to connect gamers with the gospel. As you tune in, you'll be captivated by stories of business ventures, life-altering commitments, and angelic encounters that seem straight out of a movie scene. These narratives aren't just for entertainment—they challenge us to consider how we can use our own talents and platforms to further a greater mission.
Have you ever pondered the role of technology in faith-building? Our conversation with Brent takes a deep dive into this very question, exploring his transition from a tech entrepreneur to a Christian content creator. We examine moments that spurred Brent's spiritual awakening and his subsequent move to Austin, where he embraced the tech space with a renewed Christ-centered purpose. The dialogue opens a window into the world of digital media's impact on society, especially the youth, and the pressing need for positive, faith-based content, a need that Brent is actively addressing through his groundbreaking projects.
Wrapping up our time together, we present Truplay, Brent’s imaginative venture that's reshaping how biblical stories are shared in the digital era. From thrilling video games like King David's Battles to platforms that span continents and languages, we discuss the potential of video games to influence and inspire. As we close with a prayer for families navigating the complex digital terrain, we hope this episode leaves you both encouraged and enlightened, ready to explore your part in the narrative God is crafting in our tech-driven world. Join us on Unreached, where every story shared is another step towards bridging the divine with the digital.
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Brent Dusing's path from a Harvard grad to a digital evangelist reads like an adventure novel, full of twists, purpose, and divine encounters. Our latest guest on Unreached, Brent offers a riveting account of how his life's journey is woven with threads of faith, entrepreneurship, and a deep-seated desire to connect gamers with the gospel. As you tune in, you'll be captivated by stories of business ventures, life-altering commitments, and angelic encounters that seem straight out of a movie scene. These narratives aren't just for entertainment—they challenge us to consider how we can use our own talents and platforms to further a greater mission.
Have you ever pondered the role of technology in faith-building? Our conversation with Brent takes a deep dive into this very question, exploring his transition from a tech entrepreneur to a Christian content creator. We examine moments that spurred Brent's spiritual awakening and his subsequent move to Austin, where he embraced the tech space with a renewed Christ-centered purpose. The dialogue opens a window into the world of digital media's impact on society, especially the youth, and the pressing need for positive, faith-based content, a need that Brent is actively addressing through his groundbreaking projects.
Wrapping up our time together, we present Truplay, Brent’s imaginative venture that's reshaping how biblical stories are shared in the digital era. From thrilling video games like King David's Battles to platforms that span continents and languages, we discuss the potential of video games to influence and inspire. As we close with a prayer for families navigating the complex digital terrain, we hope this episode leaves you both encouraged and enlightened, ready to explore your part in the narrative God is crafting in our tech-driven world. Join us on Unreached, where every story shared is another step towards bridging the divine with the digital.
Follow @unreachedpodcast on Instagram for more!
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In Revelation 7 , john shares his vision of heaven , with members from every tribe , tongue , people and language standing in the throne room before the Lamb .
Speaker 1Yet today there are still over 7,000 unreached people groups around the world .
Speaker 1For the last six years , my family and friends have b
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