Being the Belveals

By Noah & Kristen Belveal

Join co-hosts Noah and Kristen Belveal, a husband and wife duo from Dallas, Texas, for a Christian podcast where they talk about — and play — games of all kinds through the lens of faith and family.... more

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How many episodes does Being the Belveals have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.

Being the Belveals episodes:

March 13, 2023 Episode 14: The Saints Calling – Session 2 (Battle Belveals)
In this second session of The Saints Calling, Scipio and his newfound friend Gael travel to see one of the mysterious obelisks that has appeared in England. If you have theories or requests about future episodes, direct message the Belveals on Instagramor send an email!

Campaign: The Saints Calling
Game System: Wolves of God (Sine Nomine Publishing)
Related Non-Campaign Episodes: Season 2 Episode 9, Season 2 Episode 11
Campaign Prologue: Season 2 Episode 12

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Being the Belveals is not sponsored by or affiliated with any of the brands, apps, or resources discussed in this episode. All trademarks discussed are the property of their respective owners and not Being the Belveals.
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28min
February 20, 2023 Episode 13: The Saints Calling – Session 1 (Battle Belveals)
In this first session of The Saints Calling, Scipio awakens in the strange, new world that he was pulled into mid-battle and encounters his first foes and friends. If you have theories or requests about future episodes, direct message the Belveals on Instagram or send an email!

Campaign: The Saints Calling
Game System: Wolves of God (Sine Nomine Publishing)
Related Non-Campaign Episodes: Season 2 Episode 9, Season 2 Episode 11
Campaign Prologue: Season 2 Episode 12

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Being the Belveals is not sponsored by or affiliated with any of the brands, apps, or resources discussed in this episode. All trademarks discussed are the property of their respective owners and not Being the Belveals.
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39min
February 06, 2023 Episode 12: The Saints Calling – Prologue (Battle Belveals)
Tune in for a sneak peek into the new tabletop role playing game (TTRPG) campaign that Kristen and Noah be starting in episode 13! In this episode, they’ll discuss the game system they’ll be using, the setting, a little bit of the plot, and the basic mechanics of tabletop role playing games.
This campaign, which is called The Saints Calling, will feature a new version of Noah’s Dungeons & Dragons character Scipio and will be game mastered by Kristen using the Wolves of God (Sine Nomine Publishing) gaming system. If you have theories or requests about future episodes, direct message the Belveals on Instagramor send an email.

Campaign: The Saints Calling
Game System: Wolves of God (Sine Nomine Publishing)
Related Episodes: Season 2 Episode 9 and Season 2 Episode 11

Connect with the Belveals:
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Being the Belveals is not sponsored by or affiliated with any of the brands, apps, or resources discussed in this episode. All trademarks discussed are the property of their respective owners and not Being the Belveals.
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24min
January 30, 2023Episode 11: Battle Belveals – Monster Roulette With Scipio
It’s time for a special Battle Belveals episode! In these episodes of the podcast, Noah and Kristen will be recording a session of them playing a board game, video game, or role-playing game (RPG), and today's episode has a special twist at the end that you won't want to miss! If you have theories or requests about future episodes, direct message them on Instagram, or send an email.

Today’s Game: Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition (DND 5E)

Noah’s Character:
Name: Scipio

Race: High Elf

Level/Class #1: Level 12 Rogue (Inquisitive)

Level/Class #2: Level 3 Fighter (Champion)

Fun Fact: Scipio is from an influential/wealthy family, and he has two classes/levels because he multi-classed.

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Being the Belveals is not sponsored by or affiliated with any of the brands, apps, or resources discussed in this episode. All trademarks discussed are the property of their respective owners and not Being the Belveals.
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46min
January 23, 2023Episode 10: Battle Belveals – Monster Roulette With Ahava
It’s time for a Battle Belveals episode! In these episodes of the podcast, Noah and Kristen will be recording a session of them playing a board game, video game, or role-playing game (RPG). If you have a game you'd like the Belveals to play or if you'd like to game with them, direct message them on Instagram or send an email.

Today’s Game: Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition (DND 5E)
Kristen’s Character:
Name: Ahava

Race: Wood Elf

Class: Paladin

Level: 4

Fun Fact: Ahava is lucky, which means she can re-roll her d20 (twenty-sided die) rolls or attack rolls against her three times per day.

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Being the Belveals is not sponsored by or affiliated with any of the brands, apps, or resources discussed in this episode. All trademarks discussed are the property of their respective owners and not Being the Belveals.
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22min
January 16, 2023Episode 9: Battle Belveals – Monster Roulette With Scipio
It’s time for a Battle Belveals episode! In these episodes of the podcast, Noah and Kristen will be recording a session of them playing a board game, video game, or role-playing game (RPG). If you have a game you'd like the Belveals to play or if you'd like to game with them, direct message them on Instagram or send an email.

Today’s Game: Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition (DND 5E)

Noah’s Character:
Name: Scipio

Race: High Elf

Level/Class #1: Level 12 Rogue (Inquisitive)

Level/Class #2: Level 3 Fighter (Champion)

Fun Fact: Scipio is from an influential/wealthy family, and he has two classes/levels because he multi-classed.

Connect with the Belveals:
Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Being the Belveals is not sponsored by or affiliated with any of the brands, apps, or resources discussed in this episode. All trademarks discussed are the property of their respective owners and not Being the Belveals.
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33min
January 09, 2023Episode 8: Battle Belveals – Monster Roulette With Ahava
It’s time for a Battle Belveals episode! In these episodes of the podcast, Noah and Kristen will be recording a session of them playing a board game, video game, or role-playing game (RPG). If you have a game you'd like the Belveals to play or if you'd like to game with them, direct message them on Instagram or send an email.

Today’s Game: Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition (DND 5E)

Kristen’s Character:
Name: Ahava

Race: Wood Elf

Class: Paladin

Level: 4

Fun Fact: Ahava is lucky, which means she can re-roll her d20 (twenty-sided die) rolls or attack rolls against her three times per day.

Connect with the Belveals:
Email | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Being the Belveals is not sponsored by or affiliated with any of the brands, apps, or resources discussed in this episode. All trademarks discussed are the property of their respective owners and not Being the Belveals.
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22min
January 02, 2023Episode 7: Gaming Like A Belveal
In this first episode of season 2, Noah and Kristen Belveal discuss what gaming looks like for them as a family! Hear how they got into gaming as children with classic games like Super Mario Bros and Oregon Trail, how they began gaming together as a couple, and what gaming looks like now that they’re parents.

What We’re Playing These Days:
Dungeons & Dragons

Victoria 3

Bullet

TowerFall

Our Favorite Games:
Kristen: Team3

Noah: Victoria 3 and other grand strategy video games

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Being the Belveals is not sponsored by or affiliated with any of the brands, apps, or resources discussed in this episode. All trademarks discussed are the property of their respective owners and not Being the Belveals.
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39min
December 25, 2022Episode 6: A Christmas Devotional With the Belveals
“Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” (An angel of the Lord, Luke 2:10a-12)

Join Noah and Kristen for a Scripture reading of the story of Jesus’ birth with discussion questions, set to soothing piano renditions of “O Holy Night” and “Silent Night.” This special episode of Being the Belveals is meant to be enjoyed with friends and/or family, so you can keep Christ at the center of your Christmas celebrations. If you’d like to follow along, turn your Bibles (or Bible apps) to the passages listed below.

Today’s Reading:
Bible Translation: New American Standard Bible (NASB1995)

Luke 1:26-38: Jesus’ Birth Foretold

Matthew 1:18-25: Conception and Birth of Jesus

Luke 2:1-20: Jesus’ Birth in Bethlehem

Matthew 2:1-12: The Visit of the Magi

Discussion Questions:
How did God tell you about Jesus?

What is something you would travel a long distance for?

What does it look like for you to be a faithful servant where you are right now?

Who do you think God is encouraging you to tell about Jesus?

What is a gift that God has given you that you can praise and thank Him for?

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12min
December 19, 2022 Episode 5: Power Pairs: David & Jonathan
“Now it came about when he had finished speaking to Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as himself.” (1 Samuel 18:1)

Scripture gives us many examples of healthy and unhealthy relationships whether they’re familial, platonic, or romantic, so we’re doing a series where we highlight the positive examples set by several Power Pairs in the Bible.

Theme: Flourishing in Friendships
Power Pair: David and Jonathan (1 Samuel 18 – 2 Samuel 1)

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33min

FAQs about Being the Belveals:

How many episodes does Being the Belveals have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.