Best Nathan Clarkson Podcasts (2025)

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How Do You Deal with FOMO? 50:23

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How do you deal with FOMO (the fear of missing out)? Why is this such a modern phenomenon, and what steps can you take to overcome it? Nathan and Joseph discuss their experiences on the latest episode. References and resources: FOMO definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/FOMO History and review of literature: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.ni…

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Do We Need Experts? 55:09

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Today lots of people are turning against experts. But is this wise? What are the problems with relying on experts and what are the problems with rejecting them? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss. References and resources Expert definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expert Trust in science has gone down: https://www.pewresea…

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What is Victim Mentality? 46:17

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What is a victim mentality? How do you know you have it and how do you overcome it? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss. References and resources Victim mentality definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/victim%20mentality https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/what-is-a-victim-mentality https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/putt…

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How Do You Overcome Impostor Syndrome? (With Mary Marantz) 54:32

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Everyone who has ambitious goals has probably at some point dealt with impostor syndrome. So what is it? And how do we overcome it? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with best-selling author, podcast host, and sought-after business coach Mary Marantz. Further Reading Imposter Syndrome definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/i…

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How Do You Overcome Addiction? (With Ian Morgan Cron) 54:54

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Most people have either struggled with an addiction or know someone who has. So how does one overcome addiction? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson invite bestselling author, psychotherapist, Enneagram teacher, and Episcopal priest Ian Morgan Cron to bring insight and empathy to this important topic. Further reading Addiction definition: https://www…

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Why Does Beauty Matter? (With Andrew Klavan) 44:01

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What is beauty? Does it matter? If so, why? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with bestselling author and podcaster Andew Klavan. Further reading Beauty definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beauty Philosophers on beauty: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/beauty/ Modern people on beauty: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive…

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How Do We Overcome Shame? (With Aimee Byrd) 1:01:15

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What is shame? And how do we overcome it? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with celebrated author Aimee Byrd her book "Saving Face" about her own journey of shame and healing. Further reading: Shame definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shame Shame vs guilt: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/shame#:~:text=Shame%20c…

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Is Religion in Decline? (With Ryan Burge) 54:40

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Is religion in decline or are we headed for a revival? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with America's leading political scientist Ryan Burge. Further resources Karl Marx thought religion would disappear: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/belief/2009/jun/29/marx-religion-philosophy-opium Durkheim thought religion would decline/disa…

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Why am I a Christian? (With Nathan Sherrer) 1:16:06

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Why do people beome (and stay) Christians or any religion whatsoever? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson welcome Nathan Sherrer on the show to discuss their testimonies and what they think that says about faith and belief in the world. Links to more resources: Reasons why people believe in God https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-pursuit-peac…

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What's The Devil Really Like? (With Jared Brock) 51:53

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What's The Devil really like according to the original Biblical writers who talked about him? We discuss with writer and filmmaker Jared Brock, author of the new book, "A Devil Called Lucifer". Definitions of The Devil: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Satan https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/history-of-the-devil Christiian views of The Devil:…

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Is Jesus More Than a Historical Figure? (With John Eldredge) 41:52

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Everyone loves Jesus. But who was Jesus? Was he just a historical figure, or was he someone you can have a relationship with today? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with beloved author John Eldredge Americans positive view of Jesus: https://www.barna.com/research/openness-to-jesus/ Americans belief in Jesus divinity: https://www.barna.com/…

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How Do You Hear The Holy Spirit? (With Tyler Staton) 48:49

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The Holy Spirit is a really important part of Christian theology. But he's also the least understood. What's the traditional Christian understanding of the Holy Spirit? And why does that matter? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson invite author and pastor Tyler Staton to discuss. Link to more resources: Catholic/Orthodox Split: https://www.britannica…

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Should We Fight Culture Wars? 51:52

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Culture wars seem to dominate life today. Should we participate in them, or abandon them? If we should engage with them, how and why? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss. Links to resources Definition of culture war: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/culture-war James Davison Hunter on the culture war: https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2024/08/09/…

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How Do Movies and TV Change Us? (With Walter Hickey) 1:02:38

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Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson talk with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Walter Hickey about what the research says on how the media we consume really does--and does not--affect us and our lives. Time people spend with TV/Media: https://www.nielsen.com/insights/2023/tops-of-2023-tv/ Sesame Street improves education outcomes: https:/…

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What Makes a Great Hero? 55:51

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We all love heroes. But not all heroes are created equal. What makes a hero that can stand the test of time and also make us better? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss. Resource Links Hero definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hero Different cultural ideas of heroes: https://www.cam.ac.uk/system/files/heroes_teacher_resource…

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Why Do We Need Religious Movies? (With Spencer Folmar) 59:45

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Why are there so few religious movies when the majority of the world is religious? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson welcome back filmmaker Spencer Folmar to discuss. 85.6% of world’s population is religious. 31.6% of world’s population are Christians (majority religion); unaffiliated 14.4%: https://www.statista.com/statistics/374704/share-of-globa…

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What's Wrong with Modern Dating? 53:58

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Nobody likes modern dating. But why is it so hard? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss. Pew research on modern dating: https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2020/08/20/nearly-half-of-u-s-adults-say-dating-has-gotten-harder-for-most-people-in-the-last-10-years/ Why Does Modern Dating Suck? https://www.vice.com/en/article/why-dating-sucks-w…

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How Does Trauma Affect Our Relationships? (With Tabitha Panariso) 50:19

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How does the experience of hardship in our past affect our ability to have healthy relationships now? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with author and licensed counselor Tabitha Panariso to discuss. Referenced resources Definition of trauma: https://www.apa.org/topics/trauma#:~:text=Trauma%20is%20an%20emotional%20response,from%20Recovering…

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Will Men and Women Ever Get Along? (With Annie Crawford) 1:16:17

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Men and women have been involved in a "battle of the sexes" throughout history. What is the source of this conflict, and how do we solve it? We bring on cultural apologist Annie Crawford to discuss. Growing Gender Divide: https://www.axios.com/2024/09/28/young-men-women-divided-politics-religion Blesses The Essential Difference (Book) Much Ado Abou…

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Are Romance Movies and Books Bad for You? (With Keelia Clarkson) 59:32

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The romance genre may be the most popular genre in the world. But is it harmful for us? Does it create unrealistic and harmful expectations? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes bring on author, actress and podcast host Keelia Clarkson to get some answers. Links to sources Popularity of the romance genre: https://www.snhu.edu/about-us/newsroom/liberal…

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Is Anyone Beyond Redemption? 55:19

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In honor of co-host Nathan Clarkson's new Western movie "Bright Sky", Nathan and Joseph discuss whether anyone is beyond redemption, and what that means. Links to sources cited: Summary of Thomas Aquinas’s Compilation of Answers to What is Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit (including St. Augustine): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf8pin8x71Y Psych…

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How Do We Know Our Calling? (With Dr. William Klein) 1:03:07

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How do we know our calling in life? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes talk to Biblical scholar Dr. William Klein on the history of the word "calling" and how we might be all--religious and non-religious alike--using the word wrong. Links to resources mentioned: Calling Definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calling More definitions …

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Should We Read the Classics? (With Faith Moore) 1:12:04

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Many of us find it hard to read classic literature. But is there value in it worth pushing through anyway? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson welcome author and podcast host of "Storytime for Grownups" Faith Moore to discuss how she grew to love great old books. Educators find decline in reading classic literature in 70s: https://www.nytimes.com/197…

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How Do You Raise a Unique Child? (With Sally Clarkson) 39:36

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How do you raise children to value their uniqueness while also growing in maturity? Sally Clarkson returns to the show to discuss with Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson the new book by Sally and Nathan: "Uniquely You" Discrimination against left-handed people: https://www.press.jhu.edu/newsroom/stuttering-and-retraining-left-handed-children-mid-cen…

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How Do We Follow Through on Our Goals? 59:12

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In the first Overthinkers episode of the new season, Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss how to follow through on our goals. Studies show that most people who set goals in the new year don't follow through on them. How do you become the exception? Well, there's studies on that too! Joseph and Nathan go through some of the best strategies on t…

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How Do You Get Through Going Home for the Holidays? 54:33

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Lots of people are stressed out by being with family for the holidays. Some are even planning not to spend holidays with their family. But is that a good idea? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes give their tips on having a positive trip home for the holidays. Links to outside references: 15 million long-distance travelers oer Christmas in 2023: http…

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What Do We Really Want? (With Strahan Coleman) 1:02:08

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Everyone has deep desires. But what is our deepest desire? And how do we deal with the problem of satisfying that desire. Writer, award-winning folk musician, and spiritual director Strahan Coleman joins Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson to dive into what we want and how we can have it today. Links to resources discussed in the episode: Basics of B…

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Why are Spiritual Rhythms Important? (With Douglas McKelvey) 1:15:33

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Are spiritual rhythms important in everyday life? Not just on Sundays? Joseph Holmes discusses with author and artist Douglas McKelvy his series "Every Moment Holy" about how to bring the sacred into ordinary life. Referenced Links: Barna Study - How liturgical are today’s American Christians? https://www.barna.com/research/liturgical-todays-christ…

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Are All Politicians Corrupt? 48:53

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Americans' number one fear is corrupt politicians. Why is that? And is that valid? We discuss fear of the government and propose solutions. Links to Further Resources Chapman University study of Americans’ greatest fears: https://www.chapman.edu/wilkinson/research-centers/babbie-center/survey-american-fears.aspx Summary of implications for new US r…

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Is Deconstruction a Good Thing? (With Scot McKnight and Tommy Preson Phillips) 57:21

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Many Christians are worried about the phenomenon of "deconstruction". But what is "deconstruction" and is it something we should fear or embrace? Author and scholar Scot McKnight and musician and pastor Tommy Preson Phillips join to discuss their new book on deconstruction "The Invisible Jesus: A Book About Leaving the Church and Looking for Christ…

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Should We Vote for the Lesser of Two Evils? 54:20

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Do we have a moral obligation to vote for the lesser of two evils? Do we have a moral obligation not to? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss in the lead up to the American presidential Election. St. Francis advises voting for lesser of two evils, and why: https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/pope-francis-kamala-harris-donald-trump-rcna…

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What Are We Most Afraid Of? 1:06:34

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What are Americans most afraid of? And what does that say about us? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss. Top ten list for 2024: https://www.chapman.edu/wilkinson/research-centers/babbie-center/survey-american-fears.aspx Conversation around Americans fears: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/19/science/sociology-fear-uncertainty.html Top ten list…

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Is Witchcraft Harmless? (With Mary Jackson) 59:42

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There's a rise in interest and practice of witchcraft among young people. Is that worth being concerned about? We discuss with journalist Mary Jackson. Notes from the show: Witchcraft definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/witchcraft Witchcraft history: https://www.britannica.com/topic/witchcraft Mary Jackson's article on rise of wi…

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Do Demons Exist? (With Dr. Joy Vaughan) 1:10:08

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Do demons exist? If so, what are they like? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson welcome New Testament Scholar, author, and demon-expert Dr. Joy Vaughan to help them navigate the world of supernatural evil on this latest episode of spooky month. Further links: Demon definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demon Demon history: https://ww…

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Is Fear Ever a Good Thing? 41:27

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Everyone wants to overcome fear. But is fear ever something to embrace rather than reject? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss in their latest episode - the first of scary thinking month. Links to referenced resources: Fear Definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fear Fear is one of our most powerful emotions: https://www.menta…

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Are Science and Faith Compatible? (With Dr. Spencer Klavan) 1:06:01

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Many people feel like they have to choose between science and faith. But do they really? What is the history of science and faith, and when did this supposed conflict start? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson welcome author and scholar Dr. Spencer Klavan to discuss this topic and Klavan's new book on the subject "Light of the Mind, Light of the Worl…

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Is Therapy Only for Mentally Ill People? (With Alyssa Plock) 51:18

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Who is therapy for? Is it only people with diagnosed mental illness? Or can anyone benefit? We discuss with mental health advocate Alyssa Plock. Data and references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2021/02/04/47-of-americans-believe-seeking-therapy-is-a-sign-of-weakness/ https://www.scrippsnews.com/health/75-of-americans-feel-health-care…

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Is the 9-5 Bad for Us? 1:02:34

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Why do most people work a 9-5? And should we get rid of it? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss in the latest episode of The Overthinkers. Further reading: History and the origin of the 9-5. https://hbr.org/2021/07/breaking-free-from-a-9-to-5-culture Arguments against 9-5: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2021/07/25/working-9-to-5-is-an…

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Is the World Overpopulated or Underpopulated? (With Dr. Jared Pincin) 51:08

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Some think the world is getting too many people to sustain the planet. Others warn that we don't have enough kids to care for the old people. Who's right? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson invite Economist Dr. Jared Pincin to discuss. Info highlighted in episode: World hits 8 billion people: https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2023/11/world-popu…

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Should Christians Get Offended? 1:00:52

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Getting offended is very common today--particularly online. But is being offended off-limits for Christians? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss. Definition of “Offended”: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/offended Why Christians Shouldn’t Be Offended: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/blessed-are-the-unoffendable https://www.christianityt…

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Is Evolution Biblical? (With Dr. Dru Johnson) 1:01:11

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Christians and Charles Darwin's theory of evolution have often been at odds. But is that conflict justified? Dr. Dru Johnson, Biblical scholar and author of the book "What Hath Darwin to Do with Scripture?", walks Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson through the places where Darwin's work matches with the Biblical narrative--and where it diverges. And…

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Is Community Possible Today? (With Houston Coley) 1:14:37

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We all want community today. But is community possible in a modern society that puts up so many barriers to it? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson are joined by thinker and filmmaker Houston Coley to discuss. Lack of friends today: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/07/well/live/adult-friendships-number.html https://nypost.com/2021/07/27/americans-have…

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Is AI Dangerous? 53:41

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Is AI Dangerous? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes look at the evidence and discuss. AI Definition: https://www.britannica.com/technology/artificial-intelligence Why AI is Dangerous: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/heres-why-ai-may-be-extremely-dangerous-whether-its-conscious-or-not/ Why Experts Disagree: https://www.vox.com/future-perfe…

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Should We Watch the News? 48:47

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Is watching the news necessary to stay informed, or bad for your mental health? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss. Growing number of people avoiding the news: https://www.washingtonpost.com/media/2023/08/01/news-avoid-depressing/ Media confidence reaches new low: https://news.gallup.com/poll/512861/media-confidence-matches-2016-record-low.a…

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Is Tolerance a Virtue? 51:08

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For an idea so often discussed and debated, tolerance is a relatively recent virtue. Why did it become so popular? And is it overrated? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss. Merriam Webster definition of Tolerance: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tolerance History of the virtue of tolerance: https://iep.utm.edu/tolerati/#H2 Popper’s…

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Is Nepotism Bad? 52:45

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"Nepo Babies" is a term that's grown in popularity in the 2020s. But what is it really about? And is it a problem? Nathan and Joseph discuss what Nepo Babies are, what they mean in the context of the modern world, and what we should do about it. What is a Nepo Baby?: https://www.vulture.com/article/what-is-a-nepotism-baby.html Nepo Baby Denials of …

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Why Do I Feel Like a Failure? 1:09:06

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So many people do everything right and still feel like a failure in life. Why does that happen? And how do you fix it? We discuss. 1 in 4 men feel like failures: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/one-in-four-men-feel-like-failures-survey-finds/news-story/548fc822a127c3c71570351fb59661d2 What is adulting? https://time.com/4361866/adulting-defin…

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How Do You Make a House a Home? (With Sally Clarkson) 55:12

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What does it mean to "make a house a home" and why is focusing on the home making a comeback? Mrs. Sally Clarkson brings Romanticize Your Life Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/should-you-romanticize-your-life-with-keelia-clarkson/id1510271421?i=1000640843163 Homesteading Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/should-we-move-to…

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Is Equity or Equality More Important? 46:25

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What is the difference between equity and equality? And which is more important? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss. Equity vs Equality definitions: Merriam Webster: https://www.merriam-webster.com/grammar/equality-vs-equity-difference George Washington University: https://onlinepublichealth.gwu.edu/resources/equity-vs-equality/…

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How Do We Reach the Culture? (With Daniel Blackaby and Michael Blackaby) 55:45

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How does one reach this new generation with the truth of Christianity? We discuss with authors Daniel and Michael Blackaby. Links for more info: https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2022/09/13/how-u-s-religious-composition-has-changed-in-recent-decades/ https://news.gallup.com/opinion/polling-matters/406544/slowdown-rise-religious-nones.aspx https:…