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Andrea Racoti

Andrea is a dyslexia teacher who enjoys gaming, reading, playing with her pugs, and always learning something new about the world around her. Follower her on Twitter @AndreaR56 to get new insights on games, films, among other things.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 & Why There is a Wrong Way to Grieve

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 reflects on loss, family fracture, fantasy escape, and the difficult work of grieving without turning inward.

Control, Consequences, and the Circle: What Indy Taught Me About Letting Go

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle isn't just another action game—it’s a powerful story about control, consequences, and letting go. Blending gameplay insights with personal reflection, this article explores what Indy's journey teaches us about relationships, surrender, and trusting God with the things we can't hold onto forever.

Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth: Finding Peace in Death and Loss

Andrea Racoti explores themes of life, death, and loss in Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth, connecting the game with biblical reflections on grief, hope, and renewal.

LTN Advent Calender 2021

Each week, as we make our way through this Advent season, LTN Writers will provide short nerdy devotionals for you and your family to enjoy.

LTN Advent Calender 2021: Love and Final Fantasy X

This Advent season we look to the stories we tell that reflect the love found in the Gospel, as we prepare for Christ's second coming.

The Dangers and Blessings of Free Will in Loki Ep 1

LTN writer Andrea Racoti reflects on the first episode of Loki, discussing Loki's coming to terms with his need for redemption.

The Good, the Bad, and the Holy

The writers of LTN share some of the most powerful examples of faith in popular media—both prescriptive and problematic.

When People Can’t Be Vulnerable: A Reflection on Revenge of the Sith

Of course Anakin's fall was inevitable and dramatic, but could permission to be vulnerable have saved him?

Attack of the Clones and Self Control

Andrea Racoti explores Star Wars: Episode 2 - Attack of the Clones as a parable on self-control.

Remembering the Self-Giving Love of Qui-Gon Jinn

As we prepare for the release of The Rise of Skywalker, Andrea Racoti reflects on how Qui-Gon Jinn stands out from the rest of the Jedi of his generation.