The OD (Observe Dangerously) Podcast

What’s the true role of a politician?

With the debt ceiling crisis heading to a gridlock in Washington, it's time to examine what the true role of a politician is? Do politicians have an obligation to govern in the best interests of the people, or is there a alternate motive that supersedes their civic duty? JC and B-Mic Roc OD. 

Is China becoming more Western?

China cracked down on the infamous "9-9-6" work schedule being operated by Alibaba. Is this a signal of China's "Westernization"? Is this a positive or negative thing for China and/or the rest of the world? JC and B-Mic Roc OD.

Is the era of the lone genius over?

Throughout history, there have been instances of people making seismic discoveries, innovations, and inventions essentially by themselves. Is that era over? Can the lone genius keep up with the collaboration that has become drastically easier due to the prevalence of the internet and social media? JC and B-Mic Roc OD.

Can a person learn through osmosis?

Learning is assumed to be an active process; it is allegedly hard to learn through osmosis. Or is it? If we can learn through osmosis, what can we learn? JC and B-Mic Roc OD.

Armor of GOD /Gospel of Peace (Blackout Clip #53)

In this week's Blackout Clip, we discuss the next piece of the Armor of God, the Gospel of Peace that is fitted to our feet.

Is purpose self-evident?

We have now, especially given the times we all have been through the last 3 or so years during the COVID-19 pandemic, begun to understood the necessity of purpose in one's life. Yet, people still claim to not know what their individual purpose is. Is this a delusional statement? Is purpose a self-evident concept? JC and B-Mic Roc OD.

Is there value in inefficiency?

Efficiency has become the standard for optimal performance in all walks of life. We tend to praise the people and organizations who don't waste money, time, or resources. Can value exist in what is inefficient? JC and B-Mic Roc OD.

Armor of GOD/ Breastplate of Righteousness (Blackout Clip # 52)

In this week's Blackout Clip, we return to the Armor of GOD to examine the modern application of the Breastplate of Righteousness.

What are the power centers of Culture?

In the "culture wars" the West has found itself embroiled in, what are the aspects or institutions of a society's culture that contain the most influence or power? JC and B-Mic Roc OD. 

Is all good done by the outliers?

We expect people to do what is right and good in most circumstances. Is this assumption flawed? Does it take an outlier person to do good? JC and B-Mic Roc OD.