Do you ever doubt the value you bring to the world?

Sometimes, the question pops into my head, and I think: I have friends who are pastors, teachers, doctors, and builders. They are helping people in real, tangible ways, and I create video games—entertainment.

Are there too many games? It’s an odd question when coming out the mouth of a game developer; it’s even stranger when asking a bunch of people this question at the beginning of a game jam. This is precisely what I did to kick off the start of the 2023 Global Game Jam at Azusa Pacific University.

I recently had the pleasure of talking with Thomas Brush about faith, identity, and the challenges of indie game development. They are topics dear to me, and I’m thankful for the opportunity to share my journey with you.