Gaming and the Gospel
Gaming and the Gospel
Episode 79

Gaming and the Gospel

Featuring Jonathan Blevins

January 31, 2022 | 23 min.

How can we use social media to evangelize?

In this episode, Chenele talks with Jon Blevins—AKA “Bearded Blevins”—founder of Little Flower Media, about building a community for Christ through gaming.

About the Author

Jonathan “Bearded” Blevins is the CEO of Little Flower Media and a former parish minister. 

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