web02.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:10:00 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Play Saves the World - Episodes Tagged with “Interview” https://boardgamefaith.fireside.fm/tags/interview Sun, 10 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -0400 Daniel and Kevin explore the meaning of play for human flourishing – what it is, what it means, and how people create and maintain playful lives. We explore books, people, places, and ideas committed to engendering play in the midst of busy, working lives. en-us episodic On games and spirituality Daniel Hilty & Kevin Taylor Daniel and Kevin explore the meaning of play for human flourishing – what it is, what it means, and how people create and maintain playful lives. We explore books, people, places, and ideas committed to engendering play in the midst of busy, working lives. no play, gaming, game theory, work, human flourishing, the meaning of play Daniel Hilty & Kevin Taylor thomaskevintaylor@icloud.com Episode 50: Why Pastors Need to Play, with Casey Sigmon https://boardgamefaith.fireside.fm/50 a8ef44df-5904-4790-ae55-ca364870dd7c Sun, 10 Mar 2024 15:00:00 -0400 Daniel Hilty & Kevin Taylor 50 Why Pastors Need to Play, with Casey Sigmon full Daniel Hilty & Kevin Taylor In this episode, Rev. Dr. Casey Sigmon, Professor of Preaching and Worship at St. Paul School of Theology, discusses the importance of play and imagination in combating burnout and enhancing preaching. The Pause/Play Center for Clergy Renewal focuses on providing rest and healing for pastors. The conversation highlights the power of well-preached sermons and the need for pastors to prioritize their own well-being, the importance of taking a leap of faith in preaching, and the connection between imagination and play. The conversation explores the resistance to play and the counter-cultural nature of play. 59:47 no In this episode, Rev. Dr. Casey Sigmon, Professor of Preaching and Worship at St. Paul School of Theology, discusses the importance of play and imagination in combating burnout and enhancing preaching. She shares her background in film and theater and how it influenced her approach to worship. Casey also introduces the Pause/Play Center for Clergy Renewal, which focuses on providing rest and healing for pastors. The conversation highlights the power of well-preached sermons and the need for pastors to prioritize their own well-being, the importance of taking a leap of faith in preaching, and the connection between imagination and play. The conversation explores the resistance to play and the counter-cultural nature of play. Casey shares her favorite games, Killer Bunnies and Cards Against Humanity, and discusses shows that are not good until they're suddenly good. Takeaways Burnout is common among those in caring roles, and play can be a transformative tool to combat it. Imagination is a crucial aspect of preaching and worship, allowing for creativity and connection with the audience. The Pause/Play Center for Clergy Renewal provides a space for pastors to rest, heal, and develop new habits for preaching and pastoral care. Well-preached sermons that engage the imagination and connect with the human condition have a greater impact on listeners. Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Burnout and the Power of Play 03:14 Special Episode Milestones 06:43 Guest Introduction: Casey Sigman 08:03 Casey's Background and Journey 13:14 Influence of Film and Music Videos 21:39 The Creation of the Paws Play Center 25:06 The Importance of Imagination 27:31 The Impact of Well-Preached Sermons 29:25 The Importance of Taking a Leap of Faith in Preaching 33:04 The Connection Between Imagination and Play 37:25 The Pause Play Center and Its Offerings 44:32 Resistance to Play and the Counter-Cultural Nature of Play 49:07 Why People Are Unaware of Their Need for Play 53:02 Favorite Games: Killer Bunnies and Cards Against Humanity 56:03 Shows That Are Not Good Until They're Good 57:45 How to Connect with Casey and the Pause Play Center clergy, pastors, preaching, play, renewal, creativity, arts, games, game theory, board games In this episode, Rev. Dr. Casey Sigmon, Professor of Preaching and Worship at St. Paul School of Theology, discusses the importance of play and imagination in combating burnout and enhancing preaching. She shares her background in film and theater and how it influenced her approach to worship. Casey also introduces the Pause/Play Center for Clergy Renewal, which focuses on providing rest and healing for pastors. The conversation highlights the power of well-preached sermons and the need for pastors to prioritize their own well-being, the importance of taking a leap of faith in preaching, and the connection between imagination and play. The conversation explores the resistance to play and the counter-cultural nature of play. Casey shares her favorite games, Killer Bunnies and Cards Against Humanity, and discusses shows that are not good until they're suddenly good.

Takeaways

  • Burnout is common among those in caring roles, and play can be a transformative tool to combat it.
  • Imagination is a crucial aspect of preaching and worship, allowing for creativity and connection with the audience.
  • The Pause/Play Center for Clergy Renewal provides a space for pastors to rest, heal, and develop new habits for preaching and pastoral care.
  • Well-preached sermons that engage the imagination and connect with the human condition have a greater impact on listeners.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Burnout and the Power of Play
03:14 Special Episode Milestones
06:43 Guest Introduction: Casey Sigman
08:03 Casey's Background and Journey
13:14 Influence of Film and Music Videos
21:39 The Creation of the Paws Play Center
25:06 The Importance of Imagination
27:31 The Impact of Well-Preached Sermons
29:25 The Importance of Taking a Leap of Faith in Preaching
33:04 The Connection Between Imagination and Play
37:25 The Pause Play Center and Its Offerings
44:32 Resistance to Play and the Counter-Cultural Nature of Play
49:07 Why People Are Unaware of Their Need for Play
53:02 Favorite Games: Killer Bunnies and Cards Against Humanity
56:03 Shows That Are Not Good Until They're Good
57:45 How to Connect with Casey and the Pause Play Center

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]]> In this episode, Rev. Dr. Casey Sigmon, Professor of Preaching and Worship at St. Paul School of Theology, discusses the importance of play and imagination in combating burnout and enhancing preaching. She shares her background in film and theater and how it influenced her approach to worship. Casey also introduces the Pause/Play Center for Clergy Renewal, which focuses on providing rest and healing for pastors. The conversation highlights the power of well-preached sermons and the need for pastors to prioritize their own well-being, the importance of taking a leap of faith in preaching, and the connection between imagination and play. The conversation explores the resistance to play and the counter-cultural nature of play. Casey shares her favorite games, Killer Bunnies and Cards Against Humanity, and discusses shows that are not good until they're suddenly good.

Takeaways

  • Burnout is common among those in caring roles, and play can be a transformative tool to combat it.
  • Imagination is a crucial aspect of preaching and worship, allowing for creativity and connection with the audience.
  • The Pause/Play Center for Clergy Renewal provides a space for pastors to rest, heal, and develop new habits for preaching and pastoral care.
  • Well-preached sermons that engage the imagination and connect with the human condition have a greater impact on listeners.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Burnout and the Power of Play
03:14 Special Episode Milestones
06:43 Guest Introduction: Casey Sigman
08:03 Casey's Background and Journey
13:14 Influence of Film and Music Videos
21:39 The Creation of the Paws Play Center
25:06 The Importance of Imagination
27:31 The Impact of Well-Preached Sermons
29:25 The Importance of Taking a Leap of Faith in Preaching
33:04 The Connection Between Imagination and Play
37:25 The Pause Play Center and Its Offerings
44:32 Resistance to Play and the Counter-Cultural Nature of Play
49:07 Why People Are Unaware of Their Need for Play
53:02 Favorite Games: Killer Bunnies and Cards Against Humanity
56:03 Shows That Are Not Good Until They're Good
57:45 How to Connect with Casey and the Pause Play Center

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]]> Episode 11: Can Board Games Save the World? With Dave Bindewald https://boardgamefaith.fireside.fm/11 8d0dbbed-3f1c-4256-920a-772cf0738e58 Sun, 07 Aug 2022 14:00:00 -0400 Daniel Hilty & Kevin Taylor 11 Can Board Games Save the World? With Dave Bindewald full Daniel Hilty & Kevin Taylor We interview Dave Bindewald, founder of the Center for Play and Exploration, on the question of whether board games can save the world – or at least help cultivate our "curiosity, divergent thinking, and freedom to fail." Games help us become better thinkers and problem solvers, colleagues, and participants in God's creative acts of creation. 1:02:10 no The goal of the Center for Play and Exploration is to encourage adults to be more curious, more divergent in their thinking, and empowered to fail. Dave argues that curiosity and imagination are ways to dismantle anxiety and fear. We respond to listener feedback and speculate whether God does indeed play dice with the universe, because creation is God's joyful act of play. Post your thoughts, responses, and questions on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/boardgamefaith/) and Discord (https://discord.gg/RTpwD9V2). board games, play, religion, theology, God, creation, creativity, work, curiosity The goal of the Center for Play and Exploration is to encourage adults to be more curious, more divergent in their thinking, and empowered to fail. Dave argues that curiosity and imagination are ways to dismantle anxiety and fear. We respond to listener feedback and speculate whether God does indeed play dice with the universe, because creation is God's joyful act of play.

Post your thoughts, responses, and questions on Instagram and Discord.

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Post your thoughts, responses, and questions on Instagram and Discord.

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