Gaming in the Gospel: Back to the Future Past - Episode 001

Welcome to the first episode of Gaming in the Gospel, where Dave Wright and David Calvert dive into Chapter 1, "Back to the Future Past," a deep-dive into gaming culture, binging culture, and finding discipline in how we consume media.Why do we rush to finish a $60 AAA game in one sitting? The discussion kicks off with an iconic NES childhood story about quickly beating Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers, and explores how modern technology—from smartphones to streaming—has conditioned us to be impatient, and always hunting for the next dopamine hit.The guys explore philosophical ideas like the impact of our posture (from the book Thumbelina), the profound, yet unsettling, quote from Ernest Klein's Ready Player One, and the difference between simply consuming video games versus truly beholding them as an art form.If you've ever struggled to pull yourself away from a game like XCOM or City Skylines, or want to think more deeply about your gaming time limits, this discussion will help you self-evaluate your habits.Subscribe for more episodes! We release new discussions every week, challenging the way we engage with video games and faith. Hit the subscribe button and the notification bell so you don't miss next week's discussion: "Out of Time Units."Cast:Dave Wright ‪@nebthos‬ David CalvertProduced by ‪@evanstaehle‬ GitG Intro music by TheMennisSupport NEBTHOSBooks📘 Gaming in the Gospel - https://www.gaminginthegospel.com📗 Sound in the Gospel - https://www.nebthos.com/books/sound-i...📔 Fire Within - https://www.nebthos.com/books/fire-wi...Games🎴 The Secret of John Nebthos Card Game - https://www.thesecretofjohnnebthos.com-Merch & T-Shirts📦 NEBTHOS Shoppe https://shop.nebthos.com/Connect & About NEBTHOS:🌎 https://www.nebthos.com | https://www.nebthos.com/about