The Overthinkers

Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes
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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. 5 DAYS AGO

    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

  2. 11 NOV

    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

  3. 4 NOV

    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

  4. 28 OCT

    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

  5. 21 OCT

    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

  6. 14 OCT

    Do Demons Exist? (With Dr. Joy Vaughan)

    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://www.britannica.com/topic/angel-religion#ref410057   70% of Americans believe in The Devil: https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/4400922-americans-ghosts-aliens-devil-survey/   Modern day exorcism debate:    https://www.cnn.com/2017/08/04/health/exorcism-doctor/index.html   Mental health vs demonic possession in Middle Ages:   https://www.bu.edu/cas/demonic-obsession-a-different-look-at-mental-health-in-the-medieval-period/ Bless:   Movie - Interview with The Devil Movie - The Deliverance  Book - Glimpses of The Devil Books by Adam C. Blai   Curse   Movie - The Exorcist: BelieverMovie - The Exorcism (Not curse - warning against) Spiritual Warfare Handbooks Websites: Nathan Clarkson: nathanclarkson.me Joseph Holmes: josephholmesstudios.com Dr. Joy Vaughan: https://www.asbury.edu/about/directory/joy-vaughan/

    1h 10m

  7. 7 OCT

    Is Fear Ever a Good Thing?

    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.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/publications/face-fear   Rise in anxiety:    https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/news-releases/annual-poll-adults-express-increasing-anxiousness#:~:text=Washington%2C%20D.C.,2023%20and%2032%25%20in%202022.   At least 60% have at least one unreasonable fear:   https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/fear   How to manage fear:   https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/publications/how-overcome-anxiety-and-fear   How to cope with fear:   https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/publications/how-overcome-anxiety-and-fear   Overcome fear of failure:   https://hbr.org/2018/12/how-to-overcome-your-fear-of-failure?utm_medium=paidsearch&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=domcontent&utm_term=Non-Brand&tpcc=paidsearch.google.dsacontent&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9Km3BhDjARIsAGUb4nwDJRKY-UqTLI2l-f2j_V2lDqJbzLPSBCH9F-rauYz0tIz42SGFOPUaAuUTEALw_wcB   Overcome fear of change:    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-adaptive-mind/201809/how-overcome-the-fear-change   Fear and authoritarianism:   https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jan/02/authoritarian-leaders-people-safe-voters No fear in love:  https://www.biblegateway.com/verse/en/1%20John%204%3A18 Fear - Costs and Benefits:   https://healthcare.utah.edu/healthfeed/2022/10/fear-when-it-rational-and-when-it-unhealthy   https://www.huffpost.com/entry/why-fear-is-a-good-thing_b_8258746   Blesses:   Video Game: Outlast Movie: A Quiet Place   Curses:The Terrifier Texas Chainsaw Massacre

    41 min

  8. 30 SEPT

    Are Science and Faith Compatible? (With Dr. Spencer Klavan)

    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 World.Further Resources: https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2015/10/22/science-and-religion-2/#:~:text=Some%2073%25%20of%20adults%20who,religion%20are%20often%20in%20conflict. https://www.samharris.org/blog/science-must-destroy-religionhttps://scienceforthechurch.org/2020/11/10/a-conversation-with-john-lennox/BlessesSumma TheologicaGod's UndertakerNetflix's The Three-Body ProblemCursesThe Theory of EverythingFreud's Last SessionMIxed Bless/CurseDark Matter

    1h 6m
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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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    Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
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