The Overthinkers

Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes
The Overthinkers

A place where you can have fun thinking deeply about all the big and beautiful questions of life complete with cutaways. Hosts Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson explore subjects of art, faith, philosophy, culture, and more with some of today’s leading and most influential minds and figures. So put your thinking caps and your laughing socks on and come on in!

  1. DEC 9

    How Do You Get Through Going Home for the Holidays?

    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: https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/millions-americans-expected-to-travel-christmas-new-years-day-aaa/   How to survive going home for the holidays: https://www.vice.com/en/article/how-to-survive-going-home-for-the-holidays/   https://medium.com/youalberta/how-to-survive-home-for-the-holidays-99daba2e6e9f   https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/empowerment-solutions/202212/home-for-the-holidays-how-not-to-get-triggered    Blesses:ElfThe Best Christmas Pageant EverCurses:The Family StoneFour ChristmasesNational Lampoon's Christmas VacationA Christmas Story

    55 min

  2. DEC 2

    What Do We Really Want? (With Strahan Coleman)

    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 Budhism: https://www.pbs.org/edens/thailand/buddhism.htm The Stoics: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/stoicism/   Augustine and Desire: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justin-taylor/an-analysis-of-one-of-the-greatest-sentences-ever-written/ Charlotte Fox's 12 Universal Desires: https://healthforlifegr.com/examining-the-deepest-human-desires-charlotte-fox-weber/#:~:text=In%20her%20book%2C%20Charlotte%20Fox,have%20what%20we%20shouldn't. 8 Things People Desire But Can't Attain: https://www.forbes.com/sites/kathycaprino/2016/05/24/the-top-8-things-people-desperately-desire-but-cant-seem-to-attain/   BlessesBook - Georgia Douglas Johnson PoetryBook - The Religious SenseMovie - Deadpool and WolverineBook - Surprised By Joseph HolmesMovie - The Book of ClarenceTV Shows - Agatha All AlongThinker - Teresa of AvilaThinker - St. John of the CrossBook - The Cloud of UnknowingTV Show - BridgertonCursesMovie - Saturday NightMovie - Joker: Folie à DeuxGood Cafes that serve terrible coffee Overthinkers Team Contact and Websites:The Overthinkers: theoverthinkersjournal.world Nathan Clarkson: nathanclarkson.me Joseph Holmes: josephholmesstudios.com Strahan Coleman Links and Websites:Thirsting: Quenching Our Soul's Deepest Desire: https://www.amazon.com/Thirsting-Quenching-Souls-Deepest-Desire/dp/0830785205Beholding Prayer Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beholding-prayer/id1669562572Commoners Communion: https://www.commonerscommunion.com/about

    1h 2m

  3. NOV 25

    Why are Spiritual Rhythms Important? (With Douglas McKelvey)

    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-christians/    Liturgy as an idol: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/liturgy-word-god-enough/   Liturgy detached from theology: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2022/07/church-liturgy-trends-history-tradition-theology-popular/   Church makes you give more to charity: https://religionunplugged.com/news/2023/12/12/are-religious-areas-more-charitable   Frequent church attendance means better mental health: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/frequent-churchgoers-better-mental-health/BlessesBook - Desiring the KingdomMovie - WildcatAnime - BarakamonBook - The Book of Common Prayer/The Daily OfficeBook - Everything Sad is UntrueCursesBook - Living in WonderBook - The Daily Stoic Overthinkers Team Contact and Websites:The Overthinkers: theoverthinkersjournal.world Nathan Clarkson: nathanclarkson.me Joseph Holmes: josephholmesstudios.comDouglas McKelvey and Every Moment Holy linksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/quothdouglas/?hl=enEvery Moment Holy Website: https://www.everymomentholy.com/about-the-series

    1h 16m

  4. NOV 18

    Are All Politicians Corrupt?

    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 rankings in global corruption: https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/01/28/report-transparency-international-corruption-worst-decade-united-states/ Christopher Bader interview on Chapman University study: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/19/science/sociology-fear-uncertainty.html   Liberty of the Ancients vs the Moderns speech: https://fee.org/resources/the-liberty-of-ancients-compared-with-that-of-moderns/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwsoe5BhDiARIsAOXVoUvAN9dp6i3daV7OFgzeY5hfEwHv9JPJETxoenffgIjunKHUPd1SGBUaAj3NEALw_wcB   Federalist 51 - James Madison’s justification for our system of government in men’s natures: https://guides.loc.gov/federalist-papers/text-51-60   Blesses:   Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Death of Stalin Hamilton Trial of the Chicago 7   Curses   The West Wing Civil War Don’t Look Up Megalopolis   Overthinkers Team Contact and Websites:The Overthinkers: theoverthinkersjournal.world Nathan Clarkson: nathanclarkson.me Joseph Holmes: josephholmesstudios.com

    49 min

  5. NOV 11

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

    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"References and Resources:   Deconstruction Definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deconstruction   What Does Deconstruction Mean? https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/what-does-deconstruction-even-mean   How many people deconstruct? https://www.barna.com/trends/ex-christians-deconstructing/   Why We Should Not Redeem Deconstruction https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/redeem-reconstruction/   Five Reasons Young People are Deconstructing Their Faith: https://careynieuwhof.com/five-real-reasons-young-people-are-deconstructing-their-faith/   Deconstruction encounters from Pastors: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2022/07/deconstruction-faith-pastors-church-lifeway-survey/   Rise in family estrangement: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2021/01/why-parents-and-kids-get-estranged/617612/   Rise of “everyone’s toxic”: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/09/toxic-person-tiktok-internet-slang-meaning/670599/   Millennials true religion: customizable beliefs, observation by Dr. Jean Twenge, author of Generations: https://ca.thegospelcoalition.org/columns/ad-fontes/generations-by-jean-m-twenge-review-and-reflections/   Blesses   WIldcat The Great Dechurching Mrs. Davis   Curses   First Reformed Silence Bonhoeffer (film)   Contact and Websites: Nathan Clarkson: nathanclarkson.me Joseph Holmes: josephholmesstudios.com Scot McKnight: https://scotmcknight.substack.com/ Tommy Preson Phillips: http://presonphillips.com/

    57 min

  6. NOV 4

    Should We Vote for the Lesser of Two Evils?

    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-rcna171092   History of American “Lesser of Two Evils” debates: https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/lesser-of-two-evils-history-voting/   Reasons to not vote lesser of two evils:   https://www.cato.org/commentary/why-voting-lesser-two-evils-waste-vote   https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2023/08/karty-the-lesser-of-two-evils-argument-needs-to-die   Americans disatisfied with choices: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/americans-dismayed-by-biden-trump-2024-rematch-reutersipsos-poll-finds-2024-01-25/   Federalist 51 - Why lesser of two evils thinking is built into American government:   https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Hamilton/01-04-02-0199#:~:text=If%20men%20were%20angels%2C%20no,on%20government%20would%20be%20necessary.   Blesses:   The Righteous Mind Eye in the Sky Lincoln 13 Days   Curses:X/Twitter/Threads God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust Conclave   Contact and Websites: Nathan Clarkson: nathanclarkson.me Joseph Holmes: josephholmesstudios.com

    54 min

  7. OCT 28

    What Are We Most Afraid Of?

    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 for 2014: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2014/10/30/clowns-are-twice-as-scary-to-democrats-as-they-are-to-republicans/BlessesThe VillageNopeWhere's God When I'm Scared It: Part One CursesBeau is AfraidIt: Part Two Contact and Websites: Nathan Clarkson: nathanclarkson.me Joseph Holmes: josephholmesstudios.com

    1h 7m

  8. OCT 21

    Is Witchcraft Harmless? (With Mary Jackson)

    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 witchcraft and its harms: https://wng.org/articles/out-of-darkness-1713232697   More modern witchcraft trends   https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/culture/a42798881/magic-touch-witchcraft/   https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/paganism-witchcraft-are-making-comeback-rcna54444   https://www.brandeis.edu/now/2021/september/wicca-berger-conversation.html#:~:text=It%20is%20estimated%20that%20there,approximately%20800%2C000%20Americans%20are%20Wiccans   BlessesThe CrucibleThe Village Talk to MeThe Screwtape LettersCursesThe WitchThe Front RoomThe Wicked Witch characterContact and Websites: Nathan Clarkson: nathanclarkson.me Joseph Holmes: josephholmesstudios.com Mary Jackson at World Magazine: https://wng.org/authors/mary-jackson Mary Jackson on X: https://x.com/mbjackson77

    1 hr
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A place where you can have fun thinking deeply about all the big and beautiful questions of life complete with cutaways. Hosts Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson explore subjects of art, faith, philosophy, culture, and more with some of today’s leading and most influential minds and figures. So put your thinking caps and your laughing socks on and come on in!

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  • Creator
    Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    233
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