Gaming and the Heroic Life: A Quest for Holiness in the Virtual World

by Bobby Angel, Jonathan “Bearded” Blevins (Foreword)

Video games fuel a fundamental human drive for adventure—like the epic quest to slay zombies, a solo voyage to rescue the princess, or setting off with a clan to defeat the final boss. The desire to be a hero in your journey is something Bobby Angel can relate to. A lifelong gamer, he was the cohost of the God and Gaming series on YouTube and often appears as a guest on Bearded Blevins’s Around the Halo on Twitch. In Gaming and the Heroic Life , Bobby explains that you don’t have to just play the role of hero in a game—you can actually pursue a heroic life by the way you engage the virtual world. Gaming and the Heroic Life is a map to becoming not only a better gamer but also a better person—one who has a purpose and knows where they fit into the world . The book contains three   Bobby shows where video games intersect with a life of faith in God—how games echo with our call to holiness and how we can respond to that call in both the virtual and real worlds.

128 pages, Paperback

Published November 3, 2023

Reviews

[Mary Schiestel · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book for those who are gamers or whose loved ones are gamers. It can help one understand the draw of gaming and also the healthy balance to have with it!

[Josh Beckman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Press ‘START’ on this new adventure to ‘Level Up’ your own game!

Gaming and the Heroic Life" is a captivating exploration of the intersection between video games and the human desire for adventure. Bobby Angel's personal experience as a lifelong gamer and cohost of the God and Gaming series on YouTube shines through in this thought-provoking book.

The book's structure, with three distinct levels, delves deep into the reasons behind our love for games, the parallels between gaming and spirituality, and how gaming can lead to a purposeful life of service. Bobby Angel's insights are both enlightening and inspiring, offering readers a unique perspective on how to harness their passion for gaming to become better individuals.

Whether you're a seasoned gamer or simply curious about the connection between gaming and personal growth, "Gaming and the Heroic Life" provides valuable insights and guidance. It's a must-read for anyone looking to understand the profound impact of video games on our lives and our potential to find purpose within them.

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