The OD (Observe Dangerously) Podcast

Has American Culture become more expressive than expansive?

There has been debate about the dangers of imperialism, both historically and in the modern day. As American culture becomes more liberal, has it run the danger of diminishing its power? Has American Culture become more about expression than expansion? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on the current state of American Culture.

The Serpent (Blackout Clip #36)

As we continue in our "Climate Change" series, we will build on last week's clip on animals to feature one animal in particular, the serpent. While in biblical terms the serpent is an evil creature, it actually can serve a great purpose if utilized with the proper perspective. This Blackout clip will explain and examine this perspective.

Rights vs. Privileges

A common debate spreading throughout America, and the West as a whole, is the concept of rights. The COVID pandemic has brought to the surface the importance of individual freedoms and rights to bodily autonomy, as well as the overturning of Roe v. Wade stoked the flame of the women's rights debate. but what is a right? Are the groups protesting and clamoring for rights actually referring to privileges? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on Rights vs. Privileges

Can Accolades supersede morals?

We live in a society that tends to exalt celebrities and people in positions of power to an seemingly idolatrous degree. This runs the risk of the people we have placed on these pedestals due to their accomplishments believing that they are above the law. Can this ever be the case? Can a person's accolades give them the license to operate against accepted moral principles? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on if accolades can supersede morals.

Animals (Blackout Clip #35)

In this week's Blackout Clip, we continue the Climate change series by examining animals, which represent things in our success environment that we are responsible for that are not ours.

Why do we not live with our parents?

In Western culture, it is considered a lack of maturity to live with one's parents as an adult, despite the obvious financial benefits. Meanwhile, people in Eastern cultures will live with their parents well into adulthood. JC and B-Mic Roc OD on why people in the West do not live with their parents.

Why are Americans less family oriented?

Modern day Americans seem to have chosen their extreme individualism over traditional family values. Is this the primary reason America is in cultural decline? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on why Americans are less family oriented.

Trees (Blackout Clip #34)

In the next installment of the Climate Change series, we will examine the importance of trees, symbolizing the fruit of our growth from our ROSE.

Parents vs. Mentors

While we can't choose our parents, we can choose our mentors. Which is more important to leading a fulfilled life? Should we focus our attention heeding the counsel of our parents or cultivating relationships with mentors? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on whether Parents or Mentors are more important.

How resilient is the American Democracy?

Over the past couple of years, American Democracy has seen potential threats that have truly tested the efficacy of not just America, but of Western government. Have these threats exposed the weaknesses of Democracy or proven its resilience? JC and B-Mic Roc OD on the efficacy of American Democracy.