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  • What is Soul Pancake?

    Well, it’s more of a mission than a Web site...


    We want to make discussions about Spirituality, Creativity, and Philosophy cool again. Were they ever cool? I have no idea. But it seems like a good idea. We want to engage the user to “Chew on Life’s Big Questions”™. (I was kidding about the ™ symbol; you can use that phrase however you want. Even to sell frozen taquitos.) Where do you go on the Interwebs if you want an irreverent, fun, and profound take on God and Art and the Soul and Faith and Beauty? Fox.com? Maybe. But maybe also here at SoulPancake.com.


    We provide some rockin’ content (interviews, blogs, challenges, contests, features, and more), but it’s really all about having YOU - the SoulPancake community - bring this site to life. Say what’s on your mind. Be real. Talk about WHY WE’RE HERE. And if I say something that offends you, let me have it.


    Just remember: Life is a rich, weird, difficult experience. So join us as we go on the spiritual and artistic journey that is SoulPancake.

  • What are Life's Big Questions?

    Life's Big Questions are some of those big topics that everyone wonders about, but no one really talks about—you know, the ones that gnaw at our innards. We're hoping you can answer them because clearly, we don't have a clue.

  • What is the Question Collective?

    The Question Collective is the ultimate chopping block for your Life's Big Questions. Upload an image that represents any question that burns inside you. We think it's cool when you put the text of the question into your image, so give that a try. Then you can even write a little description or story behind your question. So, get creative and let the great debate begin! (Oh, and be civil, won't you? There are no right answers.)


    There's also a handy tutorial over at the Coffeetank on uploading.

  • What are Challenges?

    These are a great way to dig your mind-fork into our big stack of soul-syrupy pancakes and communicate your creative spirit. From the silly to the profound, these artistic challenges are a new way to express who you are and what you're made of.

  • What are Features?

    We're hunting through the Interwebs for interesting stuff that makes us think. Confrontational. Creative. Courageous. Constipational. (Needed another 'C' word, sorry). We chew it up and regurgitate it—much like how a mother bird feeds her young. Just be glad we don't make you eat our puke. 

  • How many Questions can I upload?

    You can upload as many questions as you want, whenever you want. Whatever you're chewing on, get the community in on the discussion.

  • What's the deal with The Question Map?

    When you upload your question to the Question Collective, you can tag your location. So, basically, the map is a snapshot of all the spots in the world where questions are pouring in from.

  • How do I upload to the Question Collective?

    Sign up first, and then go here. If you want some help, check out this post at the Coffeetank.

  • How do I make an account ?

    You can sign up in the little utility bar at the very top of any page, or click here now.

  • How do I Login?

    You can sign up in the little utility bar at the very top of any page, or login here now.

  • How do I change my account information?

    This is where you can change your SoulPancake password as well as the email address associated with your account. Make sure to pick a strong password and use an active email address.

  • How do I change my profile picture?

    It's easy.  Make sure you are logged into Soul Pancake and click on the "Change Your Settings" tab in the top toolbar.  Once you have found that perfect image, click the SAVE PICTURE button.  Next simply size and crop your image until it looks perfect, then hit SUBMIT. Easy peasy.

  • What if I forgot my password?

    Don't worry, simply enter your email address here and we'll send you a new one.

  • How can I share an image or post?

    It's super simple. Just look for the "Share This" button. You can share any post or Question Collective image through Twitter, Facebook, email, and more.

  • Can I search for an image or post?

    Of course. On nearly every page there's a search bar on the bottom right.

  • What does Rainn Wilson have to do with this?

    Rainn Wilson is one of a handful of people spearheading SoulPancake. It's a collective vision and he sparked it.

  • How do I contact SoulPancake?

    If you have questions, comments, thoughts, ideas, suggestions, or just want to say hi, drop us a line using this contact form.

  • How do I become a Featured SoulPancake Contributor?

    If you are a writer, designer, illustrator, filmmaker, or photographer, and would like to be a Featured Contributor, please contact us using this contact form, or send a sample of your work to contribute(at)soulpancake.com.

  • I made a profile, now what?

    Once you have made your profile, we encourage you to participate around the community. The more interaction and discussion you take part in, the more your profile will fill out. Additionally, you can tell the community a little bit about yourself from the About Me section of your settings. You can add a brief bio (550 characters), where you call home, your birthdate (never displayed), a link to a personal website, and setup your twitter info.

  • How do I view my profile?

    To view your profile, login to SoulPancake and click your name up top, or in the main nav. To view other people’s profiles, you can click on their profile pic from any discussion thread, or whenever their username is mentioned in the comments.

  • What is my profile tracking?

    Your profile tracks pretty much everything you do on SoulPancake, including your discussions, submissions and any direct replies you receive from around the community.

  • What are @Replies?

    When someone replies to you, that's an @reply. They are automatically tracked in your profile's @reply tab. The reply notification at the top of your screen will let you know when new ones come in. Check out the Coffeetank for more on @replies.

  • Can I track other people's activity?

    Of course. You can subscribe to anybody else's activity feed through RSS from their profile. Simply click the "subscribe" link underneath their profile pic and bio.

  • What does Twitter have to do with this?

    By setting up your Twitter information in your personal settings, not only can others find and follow you from SoulPancake, but any time you interact you can choose to auto-tweet just about anything you are doing. Read more about how we integrated twitter.