Christian games don’t have a great reputation. In fact, some laughably bad games were published under the label “Christian.” Why is that?

Looking back through history, some of the most celebrated works of art were Christian in their subject matter. Consider the music of Bach and Handel, Michelangelo’s sculpture of David, or his work in the Sistine Chapel. Each work is breathtaking—pinnacles of their mediums and divinely inspired. This rich history goes all the way back to Exodus, which records that the first person filled with the Holy Spirit was an artist. Bezalel was the chief artisan tasked with building the Tabernacle and the Ark of the Covenant.

If this is our storied past, how have we stumbled with games?

The Moon Channel on YouTube explains some of his ideas in his video essay: Why Aren’t There Any Good Christian Games? After reflecting on Moony’s video, I sat down with some friends to wrestle with this question. This was our discussion; I hope you enjoy it.