“Responsibility” Articles

Commitment means sacrifice, but when does devotion to duty help or hinder us? Lisa Eldred reflects on this with episode 1 of Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Few things rival the feeling of finally beating a game that has made us question our resolve multiple times over weeks, maybe even months - the moment we finally conquer something we thought was beyond us, because the game forced us to level up. But in our spiritual lives, are we too soft? Or are we allowing ourselves to be challenged so we can level up?

Do you hear Laurel or Yanny? Is the dress white and gold or black and blue? Green needle or Brainstorm? Bubba & Anna discuss personal interpretation and how outside help can either manipulate or persuade - whether that be in a silly internet trend or in our spiritual lives.

Hilda wants to solve every problem herself, and gets in way over her head, which struck a chord with Madeline.

Complaining about and enjoying time travel fiction like The Umbrella Academy is a staple of nerd culture, but are we missing a lesson about responsibility?

how do we do as much as we possibly can to stay current in our favorite areas of nerdom while still acting as a responsible, well-functioning adult that contributes to society?  That’s what we want to talk about this week on the Free Play Podcast.

Achievement unlocked: You're an adult.