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Play Saves the World

Play Saves the World

By: Daniel Hilty & Kevin Taylor
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Summary

Daniel and Kevin explore the meaning of play for human flourishing – what it is, what it means, and how people create and maintain playful lives. We explore books, people, places, and ideas committed to engendering play in the midst of busy, working lives.

2026 Daniel Hilty & Kevin Taylor
Art Spirituality
Episodes
  • Top 10 Animal Games
    May 3 2026

    We discuss our top 10 animal-themed board games, including a shadow animal game list and the real animal game list. Will your favorite game make the cut? What did we miss?

    You can help us by liking, subscribing, and supporting us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/playsavestheworld

    The games offer educational and thematic values. Some focus on animal rescue, set collection, card management, area control, and ecosystem simulation.

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Opening Mayhem
    • 26:49 Introduction to Animal-Themed Games
    • 33:07 Gloomhaven and Animal Characters
    • 38:28 Wingspan and Bird Collection
    • 46:22 Cascadia and Pacific Northwest Wildlife
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    58 mins
  • Top 5 Surprising Games
    Apr 12 2026

    We offer our top 5 lists of games that surprised us the most.

    You can support us by liking, subscribing, and supporting us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/playsavestheworld

    Daniel and Kevin discuss the unexpected elements and experiences of these games, highlighting their unique features and gameplay. The conversation explores surprising and transformative board games that have defied expectations, leading to a shift in perspective and a newfound appreciation for the gaming experience. There are personal stories and insights about each game, highlighting the unexpected elements that made them stand out.

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    54 mins
  • Jump Rope or Double Dutch, with Lakisha Lockhart
    Mar 15 2026

    The conversation explores the intersection of play, theology, and womanism, highlighting the role of play in Lakisha's life and its connection to her theological journey. Lakisha shares her definition of play as an embodied aesthetic experience and a cultural expression, and discusses womanism as an expansive and inclusive approach to feminism. The chapters cover Lakisha's background, her journey with play and theology, the intersection of play and theology, and an introduction to womanism. The conversation delves into the metaphorical use of double dutch in theological exploration, emphasizing the historical context and practical application of play practices. It also addresses the theological significance of play, the benefits of play in self-care and community care, and the pushback against play in theological and pastoral contexts.

    Takeaways

    • Play as an embodied aesthetic experience and a cultural expression
    • Womanism as an expansive and inclusive approach to feminism Embracing play as a lens for theological exploration
    • The importance of play in self-care and community care

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
    • 05:15 Lakisha's Journey with Play and Theology
    • 11:16 Finding God and Self in Play
    • 16:39 Defining Play and Womanism
    • 21:46 Introduction to Womanism
    • 26:49 Double Dutch as a Metaphor
    • 37:28 Pushback Against Play
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    51 mins
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