Mortal Kombat 2 Gets Something Right About Feeling Like a Failure

Have you ever hit a point where you feel like you've got nothing left to offer -- like your best days are already behind you? In this episode, Dallas looks at Johnny Cage's arc in Mortal Kombat 2 and what it has to say about finding your purpose when you feel completely out of place.Question of the Week: What's your favorite fighting game?Sign up to get updates on Dallas' upcoming book "How Do I Actually Pray":https://mailchi.mp/b7ddcf5cc33a/how-do-i-actually-prayTHANK YOU TO OUR PATRONSWe are so thankful to our Devoted Patreon Geeks who help make this ministry possible:Ruiz Family, Adam Arciniega, Branson Boykin, Nerd Chapel, Jacob Russell, Jeffrey Leon, Jonathan Herrman, Kevin Lovelace, Lady Lomax, Paul Turner, Paul J Powers, Savie Wilson, The Cel Cast, Monster Island Film Vault -- and so many more.Thank you for your continued support!Become a Devoted Patreon Geek: https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotionsOther ways to support: https://geekdevotions.com/support/SHOW NOTES AND RESOURCESListen to our extended chats on Comm Talk: https://geekdevotions.podbean.com/CONNECT WITH GEEK DEVOTIONSTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/GeekDevotionsInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/GeekDevotionsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeekDevotionsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@geekdevotionsSUPPORT THE SHOWPatreon (monthly): https://www.patreon.com/GeekDevotionsPayPal (one-time): https://www.paypal.me/GeekDevotionsAmazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1OA5D71138PDO?ref_=wl_shareTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction / Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat 200:33 - Welcome to Geek Devotions00:52 - Breaking down Johnny Cage's character arc01:44 - When you feel like you don't have a purpose02:43 - What shifted Johnny's perspective03:56 - Ephesians 2:10 — created for good works04:58 - You were placed here for a reason06:07 - Closing encouragement / Question of the Week06:43 - Thank you to our Patreon supporters