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Jan 2022
26 m

Video Games: Innocent Hobby or Immature ...

Costi Hinn
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In this episode Costi Hinn interviews FTG contributor, Reagan Rose, who recently wrote a book on gaming. Reagan is the founder of Redeeming Productivity and provides wisdom and insights on video games, hobbies, and keeping the gospel at the center of your priorities. This episode answers big questions like, Is it a sin to play video games?  How should we prioritizing our time and hobbies? Why do so many men seem drawn to videos over other pursuits? What is the "felt need" that video games are meeting for many men in today's world?  

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