by NEBTHOS
Join author Magic Dave Wright and Dave Calvert (And other Daves!) for a stage-by-stage walkthrough of what it means to be a Christian in the world of modern and retro gaming. Based on the book Gaming in the Gospel, this podcast is a deep dive into the "Stages" of the gamer's soul. Welcome Home Traveler www.gaminginthegospel.com
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May 25, 2026
<p>Join Magic Dave and Dave Klingler for a deep-dive conversation on the biggest controversies in competitive gaming, the emotional side of speedrunning, and the ethics of Christian game development.In this episode of Gaming in the Gospel: The Secret Level, we put on our investigative hats to deliver a hot take on the infamous Billy Mitchell controversy from the King of Kong documentary and talk through what it takes to get a speedrun world record on one of the hardest NES games ever, Battletoads. Plus, hear a truly personal story of dedication behind the Earthworm Jim Special Edition world record.Discover the "Klingler Wingler" strategy, a necessary workaround for the impossible second-to-last level of the Battletoads 2-player mode.CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro & Welcome1:45 The Billy Mitchell Controversy: King of Kong Hot Take12:30 Why I Speedran Earthworm Jim SE for World Record25:00 The Impossible Challenge: Battletoads 2-Player World Record Attempt38:15 The "Klingler Wingler" Battletoads Strategy Revealed45:00 Game Development Update: Solanimus Games & One Name Alone ProjectTopics Covered:Billy Mitchell & King of Kong: Re-examining the allegations of cheating, the MAME debate, and how the documentary created a villain narrative. Is he really gaming's biggest cheater? We dive into his Donkey Kong and perfect Pac-Man scores. Earthworm Jim Speedrunning: Dave Klingler shares the deeply personal, emotional reason behind his multi-year journey to achieve the world record for Earthworm Jim Special Edition (PC), dedicating the pursuit to his late brother. Battletoads 2-Player: Discussing the extreme difficulty and coordination needed to take on the 100% two-player speedrun world record with a friend, including the secret "Klingler Wingler" workaround. Game Development Ethics: Get an update on Solanimus Games and the "One Name Alone Project," a monetization model that uses faith-based, interactive Bible verses as an ethical alternative to mobile video ads. We also plug the community platform, Multiplayer Local (mpl.gg).After posting this video David Klingler got the World Record in BattleToads 2player! Check it out here!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlKry9GhVJE&list=PLr36YCBzsNtjzVYwLnodRI3bNuMybC3qw*Support NEBTHOS*-Books📘 Gaming in the Gospel - https://www.gaminginthegospel.com📗 Sound in the Gospel - https://www.nebthos.com/books/sound-in-the-gospel📔 Fire Within - https://www.nebthos.com/books/fire-within-Games🎴 The Secret of John Nebthos Card Game - https://www.thesecretofjohnnebthos.com-Merch & T-Shirts📦 NEBTHOS Shoppe https://shop.nebthos.com/Connect & About NEBTHOS:🌎 https://www.nebthos.com | https://www.nebthos.com/about</p>
May 18, 2026
<p>📘 Gaming in the Gospel - https://www.gaminginthegospel.com📗 Sound in the Gospel - https://www.nebthos.com/books/sound-in-the-gospel📔 Fire Within - https://www.nebthos.com/books/fire-within🎴 The Secret of John Nebthos Card Game - https://www.thesecretofjohnnebthos.com-Merch & T-Shirts📦 NEBTHOS Shoppe https://shop.nebthos.com/Dive into the meta story of the book Gaming in the Gospel! Hosts David Calvert and author Dave Wright reveal the video game inspirations (like Ender's Game and The Great Divorce) behind the book's narrative "Easter egg."Learn about the three ultimate challenges that conclude the book—life-altering questions designed to test a gamer's commitment to Christ:The Smartphone Test (Stumbling block)The Social Media Idol (Heavier swing)The Ultimate Sacrifice (Do you love Jesus more than gaming?)The Daves stress the need for wise counsel and the Holy Spirit's power to face these high-stakes questions. Plus, get a preview of the audio book design and future retro PC content!Connect & About NEBTHOS:🌎 https://www.nebthos.com | https://www.nebthos.com/about</p>
May 11, 2026
<p>Gaming in the Gospel: Natural 20 - Episode 008In the final chapter of the book, Gaming in the Gospel, we hit a Natural 20! Join David Calvert and author Dave Wright as they dive into Chapter 8 and explore the meaning behind that iconic D&D phrase.This episode is a critical capstone for the series, discussing how gamers can pursue Christ with every part of their being. We recap the entire book's journey, from wrestling with overindulgence and killing time to understanding why we constantly try to fill The Void with unfulfilling distractions. Most importantly, we talk about the powerful, simple prayer to help us stop throwing things into the void and start traversing the void by pursuing Jesus.We also get into some great Easter Eggs, including:Reflections on the "Satanic Panic" of the 80s and the initial fears around games like Dungeons and Dragons (D&D). A look back at the groundbreaking adventure game Myst and why it was an "escape room before it was a thing." This conversation helps land the plane on the entire argument: games are not the issue—they are a mirror reflecting our deepest longings. Learn how to turn that longing toward the one thing that can truly satisfy us: the glory of Christ.Find the BookGrab your copy of the book Gaming in the Gospel on Amazon (Kindle, Paperback, and Audiobook are available!) www.gaminginthegospel.comStay ConnectedSubscribe to NEBTHOS for more episodes of the Gaming in the Gospel podcast!</p><p><br></p><p>-Books📘 Gaming in the Gospel - https://www.gaminginthegospel.com📗 Sound in the Gospel - https://www.nebthos.com/books/sound-in-the-gospel📔 Fire Within - https://www.nebthos.com/books/fire-within-Games🎴 The Secret of John Nebthos Card Game - https://www.thesecretofjohnnebthos.com-Merch & T-Shirts📦 NEBTHOS Shoppe https://shop.nebthos.com/<br>Connect & About NEBTHOS:🌎 https://www.nebthos.com | https://www.nebthos.com/about</p>
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Join author Magic Dave Wright and Dave Calvert (And other Daves!) for a stage-by-stage walkthrough of what it means to be a Christian in the world of modern and retro gaming. Based on the book Gaming in the Gospel, this podcast is a deep dive into the "Stages" of the gamer's soul.
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www.gaminginthegospel.com
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