Rory Philstrom
@roll4joy.bsky.social
SMA Dad. Pastor. Dungeon Master. Retreat Leader. Real Life Adventurer. Biblical Spellcaster. Spiritual Director. Creating a holistic community of play centering relationships, hope, and joy at Roll4joy.org
Reposted by Rory Philstrom
"The message the White House is sending with Armstrong’s photo is that they control the truth, they decide what it is. Our job is to fight for truth, know it when we see it, and demand it not be erased." www.latimes.com/politics/sto... via @anitachabria.bsky.social
Commentary: This is not normal: Why a fake arrest photo from the White House matters
The White House altered a photo of Nekima Levy Armstrong, a civil rights lawyer arrested in Minneapolis for protesting inside a church.
www.latimes.com
January 24, 2026 at 7:36 AM
"The message the White House is sending with Armstrong’s photo is that they control the truth, they decide what it is. Our job is to fight for truth, know it when we see it, and demand it not be erased." www.latimes.com/politics/sto... via @anitachabria.bsky.social
Track your character's organized play journey with the Adventurers League Character Log (AL 2026), designed to simplify character tracking and provide essential rule reminders, making gameplay more enjoyable.
An Essential Adventurers League Tool for D&D Organized Play
Track your character's organized play journey with the Adventurers League Character Log (AL 2026), designed to simplify character tracking and provide essential rule reminders, making gameplay more enjoyable.
roll4joy.org
January 17, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Track your character's organized play journey with the Adventurers League Character Log (AL 2026), designed to simplify character tracking and provide essential rule reminders, making gameplay more enjoyable.
Merry Christmas to all!
December 25, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Merry Christmas to all!
I really really hate the sycophantic, resource hungry, climate killing, creativity stealing, dehumanizing thing that is AI. Think for yourself people! Be a human being!
December 24, 2025 at 5:19 AM
I really really hate the sycophantic, resource hungry, climate killing, creativity stealing, dehumanizing thing that is AI. Think for yourself people! Be a human being!
The pastors' white elephant gift exchange did not disappoint this year. I came away with a custom crucifix slingshot. One of a kind!
December 17, 2025 at 7:19 PM
The pastors' white elephant gift exchange did not disappoint this year. I came away with a custom crucifix slingshot. One of a kind!
Imagination, community, and joy are sacred gifts and make life worth living. That's why we're creating spaces for more of them. This Saturday we're launching Roll for Joy: Adventurers League, a regular opportunity to play in community. Come play! Come wonder! Come belong!
Announcing Roll for Joy: Adventurers League!
This week we are launching Roll for Joy Adventurers League, where curiosity, creativity, and community meet around the gaming table. Whether you’re brand-new to tabletop role-playing or a seasoned adventurer, you’ll find a place here to imagine boldly, laugh freely, and play joyfully. We will gather every 2nd and 4th Saturday, starting this Saturday, December 13th, at Dreamer’s Vault in Burnsville, MN from 5–8pm. Come for Dungeons & Dragons, indie TTRPGs, or your favorite board and card games. Stay for the friendships, the storytelling, and the sense of belonging that grows around shared play.
roll4joy.org
December 11, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Imagination, community, and joy are sacred gifts and make life worth living. That's why we're creating spaces for more of them. This Saturday we're launching Roll for Joy: Adventurers League, a regular opportunity to play in community. Come play! Come wonder! Come belong!
I'm conversations with my 7yr old, he asks me, "Where does Santa's magic come from?"
What do you think? Is 🎅 a wizard, warlock, sorcerer, bard, cleric, or something else???
#StatSanta
What do you think? Is 🎅 a wizard, warlock, sorcerer, bard, cleric, or something else???
#StatSanta
December 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
I'm conversations with my 7yr old, he asks me, "Where does Santa's magic come from?"
What do you think? Is 🎅 a wizard, warlock, sorcerer, bard, cleric, or something else???
#StatSanta
What do you think? Is 🎅 a wizard, warlock, sorcerer, bard, cleric, or something else???
#StatSanta
Ran my lunch #dnd game today. The party was exploring the rest of the dungeon after defeating the boss and guards. It was very combat light (just a single Gazer left in the entire place for a level 9 party). I managed to hold tension by using a clock ala Blades in the Dark. Such a good tool.
December 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Ran my lunch #dnd game today. The party was exploring the rest of the dungeon after defeating the boss and guards. It was very combat light (just a single Gazer left in the entire place for a level 9 party). I managed to hold tension by using a clock ala Blades in the Dark. Such a good tool.
I'm running a session today that features exploration and interparty conversation. Any #ttrpg can handle this, but is there a system is REALLY good at it?
December 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
I'm running a session today that features exploration and interparty conversation. Any #ttrpg can handle this, but is there a system is REALLY good at it?
I just started playing Stardew Valley for the first time. This is a game that holds up. It's so good. Like if Chrono Trigger was just about inheriting a farm. I'm obsessed.
December 4, 2025 at 7:24 AM
I just started playing Stardew Valley for the first time. This is a game that holds up. It's so good. Like if Chrono Trigger was just about inheriting a farm. I'm obsessed.
This was a fun little exercise in vulnerability. Exorcising the demons of old bad poems that have haunted me for years!
We're back! This time with the "Roll for Joy" dungeon master pastor himself, Rory Philstom.
These selected poems definitely could have used a higher Performance check roll before writing... open.spotify.com/episode/1nZ8...
These selected poems definitely could have used a higher Performance check roll before writing... open.spotify.com/episode/1nZ8...
Counter-Me, The 21st Century, and a Draft of a Eulogy (w/Rory Philstrom)
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December 2, 2025 at 3:47 PM
This was a fun little exercise in vulnerability. Exorcising the demons of old bad poems that have haunted me for years!
Reposted by Rory Philstrom
We're back! This time with the "Roll for Joy" dungeon master pastor himself, Rory Philstom.
These selected poems definitely could have used a higher Performance check roll before writing... open.spotify.com/episode/1nZ8...
These selected poems definitely could have used a higher Performance check roll before writing... open.spotify.com/episode/1nZ8...
Counter-Me, The 21st Century, and a Draft of a Eulogy (w/Rory Philstrom)
open.spotify.com
November 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
For locals to the Twin Cities, you can play games and heal kids, one week from today!
I'm super excited to get to host this epic day of back to back Dungeons & Dragons fun. Plenty of room to join in one or both games. All proceeds go to Gillette Children's.
twinheim.ticketspice.com/2025-fall-ha...
I'm super excited to get to host this epic day of back to back Dungeons & Dragons fun. Plenty of room to join in one or both games. All proceeds go to Gillette Children's.
twinheim.ticketspice.com/2025-fall-ha...
2025 Fall Harvest
Get tickets online for 2025 Fall Harvest here.
twinheim.ticketspice.com
November 1, 2025 at 2:35 PM
For locals to the Twin Cities, you can play games and heal kids, one week from today!
I'm super excited to get to host this epic day of back to back Dungeons & Dragons fun. Plenty of room to join in one or both games. All proceeds go to Gillette Children's.
twinheim.ticketspice.com/2025-fall-ha...
I'm super excited to get to host this epic day of back to back Dungeons & Dragons fun. Plenty of room to join in one or both games. All proceeds go to Gillette Children's.
twinheim.ticketspice.com/2025-fall-ha...
I'm building a playlist of #Halloween songs that don't suck. What would you put on it?
I've had enough Monster Mash, Addams Family, and Ghostbusters for the rest of my life.
I've had enough Monster Mash, Addams Family, and Ghostbusters for the rest of my life.
October 29, 2025 at 8:22 PM
I'm building a playlist of #Halloween songs that don't suck. What would you put on it?
I've had enough Monster Mash, Addams Family, and Ghostbusters for the rest of my life.
I've had enough Monster Mash, Addams Family, and Ghostbusters for the rest of my life.
Cracked open the new #DnD starter set last weekend at the church BBQ to teach some kids how to play. They ventured into town, quickly discovered that they couldn't order cake, and were off to adventure to restore the cake supply lines. One kid said, "These adventures actually make sense!"
October 7, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Cracked open the new #DnD starter set last weekend at the church BBQ to teach some kids how to play. They ventured into town, quickly discovered that they couldn't order cake, and were off to adventure to restore the cake supply lines. One kid said, "These adventures actually make sense!"
For the next few months I'll be offering free spiritual direction sessions as I complete my practicum. Spiritual Direction offers an agena-less space to pause and listen for the Sacred within your own story. Remembering who you are and reconnecting with the wonder of being alive.
#Spirituality
#Spirituality
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ALT: a purple background with the words remember who you are on it
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October 7, 2025 at 1:49 AM
For the next few months I'll be offering free spiritual direction sessions as I complete my practicum. Spiritual Direction offers an agena-less space to pause and listen for the Sacred within your own story. Remembering who you are and reconnecting with the wonder of being alive.
#Spirituality
#Spirituality
New books, who dis? I'm very excited about my new reading material. I was just telling someone this week that I oscillate between deep and dense theological/spiritual works and pure escapist fun. It's definitely time for some fun.
#readabook
#readabook
September 28, 2025 at 2:29 AM
New books, who dis? I'm very excited about my new reading material. I was just telling someone this week that I oscillate between deep and dense theological/spiritual works and pure escapist fun. It's definitely time for some fun.
#readabook
#readabook
I am so tired of hot takes and clap backs and performative official statements.
September 20, 2025 at 12:44 AM
I am so tired of hot takes and clap backs and performative official statements.
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September 12, 2025 at 5:17 PM
GM Tip - Get to the adventure already!
Don't start your session with the party milling about town searching for purpose. Lay out the adventure hooks & make them super clear! Unless it's a mystery, don't make your players search for what's happening. And if it is, lead with the mysterious!
#ttrpg
Don't start your session with the party milling about town searching for purpose. Lay out the adventure hooks & make them super clear! Unless it's a mystery, don't make your players search for what's happening. And if it is, lead with the mysterious!
#ttrpg
September 6, 2025 at 3:00 AM
GM Tip - Get to the adventure already!
Don't start your session with the party milling about town searching for purpose. Lay out the adventure hooks & make them super clear! Unless it's a mystery, don't make your players search for what's happening. And if it is, lead with the mysterious!
#ttrpg
Don't start your session with the party milling about town searching for purpose. Lay out the adventure hooks & make them super clear! Unless it's a mystery, don't make your players search for what's happening. And if it is, lead with the mysterious!
#ttrpg
You can use a Charisma (Persuasion) check to honestly and graciously convince someone of something.
Or you might want to spice it up and make a Wisdom (Persuasion) check to convince or comfort someone by speaking to their feelings with insight and understanding.
#dnd #ttrpg
Or you might want to spice it up and make a Wisdom (Persuasion) check to convince or comfort someone by speaking to their feelings with insight and understanding.
#dnd #ttrpg
September 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
As a TCU alum, I am loving seeing the Tar Heels drop millions on their fancy new coach and create mountains of hype only to showcase themselves getting absolutely spanked by the Horned Frogs.
#gofrogs
#gofrogs
September 2, 2025 at 3:24 AM
As a TCU alum, I am loving seeing the Tar Heels drop millions on their fancy new coach and create mountains of hype only to showcase themselves getting absolutely spanked by the Horned Frogs.
#gofrogs
#gofrogs
