Best Nathan Clarkson Podcasts (2024)

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How Do You Make (and Keep) Friends as an Adult? (With Nathan Sherrer) 1:01:23

5d ago1:01:23

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It's our 200th episode! We bring both Nathans back together to discuss how you can make (and keep) friends as an adult. Links for more info: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/americans-fewer-friends-survey-b1890794.html https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/researchers-find-strong-relationships-protect-long-term-health-and-happiness#:~:text=But%…

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Are Miracles Real? (With Dr. Craig Keener) 1:26:46

12d ago1:26:46

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Do miracles happen today? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson talk to Dr. Craig Keener, author of the book "Miracles Today", to discuss whether miracles are real and answer modern objections. Link to more resources: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miracleBy Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes

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Is It Better to Choose Security or Dreams? 1:14:26

20d ago1:14:26

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So many creative people wrestle with whether to choose financial security, or their artistic dreams. But why should you have to choose? And how do you know what to choose? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss the trade-offs. Links: https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/what-is-financial-security/#:~:text=Quick%20Answer,clear%20of%20high%…

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What is Church? (With Father Astor Yelangueuzian) 1:19:00

26d ago1:19:00

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A growing number of people in The West are abandoning church, reinventing church, and saying we need to come back to church. But what even is church? We discuss with Anglican minister Father Astor on our latest episode. Links to further resources: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/origin-nature-church/ https://www.catholic.com/audio/sp/the-t…

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Is Reason or Faith Better? 52:27

1M ago52:27

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Should you live more by reason or by faith? Two overthinking Christians--Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes--give their answer. Link to resources: https://academic.oup.com/book/38895/chapter-abstract/338046901?redirectedFrom=fulltextBy Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes

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How Do We Disagree Better? (With Dr. John Inazu) 53:21

1M ago53:21

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Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson welcome author and law professor Dr. John Inazu to discuss his new book "Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect", and how we can learn to live and love across difference in a very divided time. Links to further reading: https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2019/…

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How Do the Metaphors We Use Shape Us? (With Dr. Joy Clarkson) 1:04:08

2M ago1:04:08

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How do the metaphors we use to describe ourselves and our world shape us--for good and ill? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes bring back author Dr. Joy Clarkson to discuss the limits of how we describe ourselves in the modern world and what metaphors we should add to our vocabulary.By Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes

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Are Blockbusters Ruining Movies? (With Jillian Schroeder) 50:21

2M ago50:21

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Some filmmakers are claiming that blockbusters are dumbing down audiences so that they can't appreciate better, more challenging movies. But is that true? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson bring on film critic Jillian Schroeder to discuss on this latest episode. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/04/opinion/martin-scorsese-marvel.html https://variety.…

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Is It Okay To Be Single? 52:01

2M ago52:01

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Many single people find themselves ashamed of their singleness. But is being single always a bad thing? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson--a single and a married man--discuss. External links: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/more-americans-are-choosing-to-stay-single/By Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes

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How Do You Find A Spouse? (With Keelia Clarkson) 1:00:42

2M ago1:00:42

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Everyone agrees that dating is more difficult and ever. So how do you find a spouse if you want one? Resident happily married couple Nathan and Keelia Clarkson tell their story to resident single Joseph Holmes and give great tips for all the singles out there on this latest episode. https://www.forbes.com/health/dating/dating-statistics/#:~:text=Da…

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Should You Date Someone With Different Beliefs From You? 53:33

3M ago53:33

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More people are dating outside their faith today and fewer people are dating outside their politics. Is this a good thing? What should be a deal breaker when it comes to beliefs? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss.By Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes

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Are Married People Happier? (With Dr. Brad Wilcox) 50:06

3M ago50:06

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As fewer people are getting married, many people are arguing that single people are happier than married people. But is that true? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson interview sociologist and author Dr. Brad Wilcox on this deeply relevant topic.By Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes

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Is "Be Yourself" Good Advice? 47:09

3M ago47:09

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Nathan Clarrkson and Joseph Holmes take on one of the most popular pieces of advice today and unpack whether it's actually good advice--and when.By Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes

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What Is Art? 50:51

3M ago50:51

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What is art and what is it for? And why does that question even matter? By request, Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson tackle with one of the most difficult questions yet. Links to other resources: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/art-definition/ https://www.britannica.com/art/visual-artsBy Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes

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Who Are The Most Iconic People of The 21st Century? 1:17:13

3M ago1:17:13

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Who are the most iconic and influential people of the past 20 years? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes put forward and explain the people who they think shaped the way we think about the world?By Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes

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Should You Romanticize Your Life? (With Keelia Clarkson) 49:09

4M ago49:09

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"Romanticize your life" is a social media trend that has swept the internet. But what does it mean? And is it problematic? Keelia Clarkson joins Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes to discuss.By Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes

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Should We Dream Big or Be Content? 59:56

4M ago59:56

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Our culture constantly gives us mixed messages about whether we live our best life by dreaming big and chasing those dreams or by being content whatever our circumstances. So which is it? We discuss on our first episode of the new year! Links to resources: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jodiecook/2020/06/01/dream-bigger/?fbclid=IwAR3ulZkJsYLXM0IQ1kFS…

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What Is The True Spirit of Christmas? (With Nathan Sherrer) 50:01

5M ago50:01

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What is the true spirit of Christmas? How do we define it? We discuss this and more on 2023's annual Christmas episode. https://www.history.com/topics/christmas/history-of-christmas https://www.statista.com/topics/3216/national-holidays-in-the-us/#topicOverview https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2022/09/13/how-u-s-religious-composition-has-change…

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Should We Be More Grateful? 56:17

5M ago56:17

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Is gratitude important? Surprisingly that's a controversial question. But even if it is important, how does one practice it? Joseph and Nathan discuss. https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2022/11/24/gratitude-giving-thanks/ https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/can-expressing-gratitude-improve-health#:~:text=…

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How Do You Handle Suffering? (With Brock Heasley) 56:16

5M ago56:16

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Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson invite on author and filmmaker Brock Heasley to discuss how to deal with suffering in a way that makes us better rather than worse. Along the way they discuss Brock Heasley's new faith-based sci-fi film "The Shift", and all three of our own journeys with profound suffering. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/m…

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Is It Better To Be Nice or Honest? 59:22

5M ago59:22

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So many people struggle with finding the balance between being nice and being honest. How do you find that balance? Nathan and Joseph break down their thoughts and their experiences with this very relevant issue, and of course, bring the data. https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2022/12/do-real-friends-tell-truth-confrontation/672437/ https:…

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Should We Trust The Experts? 55:29

6M ago55:29

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We live in a complex world that requires specialized knowledge in order to live in, whether it's science, medicine, technology, psychology, and whatever else. And yet, a growing number of people are losing trust in experts to give them reliable information in their areas of expertise. But is this lack of trust misplaced? And what is the alternative…

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When Should We ”Unfriend” People? 1:01:13

6M ago1:01:13

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With more and more people cutting out friends and family for being "toxic", Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss when we should or shouldn't make the decision to axe a relationship. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/09/toxic-person-tiktok-internet-slang-meaning/670599/ https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2021/01/why-pare…

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Is Witchcraft Real? 54:19

6M ago54:19

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Every culture and time has believed in witches and witchcraft, and each time and place has disagreed on whether they're evil or good. But is witchcraft real? And if so, is it harmful? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss and debate this topic just in time for Halloween! Links to info on this topic: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2022/10/1…

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Are R-Rated Movies Bad For Us? (With Tyler Smith) 1:25:17

6M ago1:25:17

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Is watching harmful things like violence or terror bad for us? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson bring on film critic Tyler Smith to discuss. Click the link below to donate to Tyler Smith's family during his time of illness. https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-tyler-smith-and-family?member=21781955&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_l…

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Are Aliens Demons? 48:44

7M ago48:44

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A growing number of Christians are convinced that supposed alien sightings are actually demons in disguise. What evidence is there for that? Is it convincing? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson weigh in as spooky month continues!By Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes

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Is True Crime Entertainment Bad For Us? 44:21

7M ago44:21

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Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss the good and bad of true crime and how you know if your love of true crime might be problematic. https://today.yougov.com/entertainment/articles/43762-half-of-americans-enjoy-true-crime-yougov-poll?redirect_from=%2Ftopics%2Fentertainment%2Farticles-reports%2F2022%2F09%2F14%2Fhalf-of-americans-enjoy-true-cri…

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Should We Move to a Cabin In The Woods? 1:04:23

7M ago1:04:23

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Should we leave society and move to a cabin in the woods? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss whether packing up and leaving society is really the best solution to our problems.By Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes

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Where Is the Modern Day C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien? (With Annie Crawford) 1:10:45

7M ago1:10:45

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CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien were giants of fantasy literature and Christian thought. So why haven't there been others like them since? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson invite cultural apologist Annie Crawford to discuss the conditions that created Lewis and Tolkien and how we can create those conditions again.…

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Should We Read Fiction? (With Amanda Dykes) 1:12:31

7M ago1:12:31

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Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes welcome on celebrated author Amanda Dykes to discuss why we seem so embarrassed to read fiction and why that's a mistake. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/sep/17/us-losing-appetite-for-reading-fiction-research-finds#:~:text=But%20novels%20and%20short%2Dstory,24%2Dyear%2Dolds%E2%80%9D. https://news.gallup.com/…

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Should We Care About Pop Culture? (With Dr. Daniel Blackaby) 1:01:24

8M ago1:01:24

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People tend to either think that pop culture is harmful or that it doesn't matter. But is pop culture more important than we think? And might it be a positive force for good? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson bring on author and culture critic Dr. Daniel Blackaby to discuss. Times of India Are young people of a society more influenced by pop cultur…

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Why Don’t Men Go To Church? (With Jesse Dvorak) 1:14:55

8M ago1:14:55

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Why do men go to church so much less than women do? We bring on men's coach and filmmaker Jesse Dvorak to discuss why church isn't working for men and what to do about it. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2018/04/06/christian-women-in-the-u-s-are-more-religious-than-their-male-counterparts/By Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes

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Are Women Having An Identity Crisis? (With Keelia Clarkson) 1:05:09

8M ago1:05:09

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Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes talk to writer and podcast host of "The Wallflower Journal" and "Dear Wallflower" about why women seem to be having an identity crisis that nobody is talking about. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4478054/ https://www.cnn.com/2016/06/08/health/women-anxiety-disorders/index.html…

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Should We Be Scared of AI? 47:02

8M ago47:02

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Everyone's talking about AI. Is it something we should be scared of? If so, what should we be scared of about it? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss. https://www.ibm.com/topics/artificial-intelligence https://www.forbes.com/sites/cognitiveworld/2019/10/31/should-we-be-afraid-of-ai/?sh=2b90d8274331 https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/06/youre-right-…

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Can God Make A Stone So Heavy He Can’t Lift It? 38:06

9M ago38:06

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It's one of the most famous paradoxes in history. But is it really that big a deal? And what's the answer? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson answer the omniscience paradox on this latest episode. The Omnipotence Paradox https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/omnipotence/#IntrPrel A God Problem https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/25/opinion/-philosophy-god-…

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How Should You Define Success? 56:09

9M ago56:09

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Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss how society defines success and how we could or should define it differently. Dictionary https://www.dictionary.com/browse/success The moral consequences of teleological beliefs about the human species https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2023-92110-001?fbclid=IwAR0gIv8NdbnL9jl92aRi5K3_s1zB6xaRXND_MsX47o-bDC-1xRJ…

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Should Preachers Have Nice Things? (With Ben Kirby) 1:04:53

9M ago1:04:53

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Why do we feel uncomfortable with preachers having lots of money? Is there something wrong with pastors having expensive things? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes bring on Ben Kirby--author and man behind the viral "preachers and sneakers" account--on this latest episode. History of prosperity gospel: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/what…

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What Does The Bible Say About Conspiracy Theories? (With Dr. Dru Johnson) 1:12:59

9M ago1:12:59

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Does The Bible have anything to say about conspiracy theories for the church? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson bring on biblical scholar Dr. Dru Johnson to discuss. https://www.businessinsider.com/pastors-quit-after-qanon-radicalize-congregation-2021-3 https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2021-03-03/la-na-church-qanon-conspiracy-theories htt…

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How Do We Forgive? (With Karen Laing) 1:10:25

10M ago1:10:25

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Forgiveness is one of the most most difficult values our culture aspires to. But what is it and how do we do it? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson are joined by author and forgiveness expert Karen Laing on this latest episode. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/forgiveness https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/forgiveness/#TheoForg https://ndpr…

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Is Beauty Subjective? 53:41

10M ago53:41

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Is beauty just in the eye of the beholder? Or is there some objectivity in what beauty is? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss the science and philosophy of beauty on this latest episode. https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/beauty/ https://www.philosophytalk.org/blog/beautiful-and-metaphysics-beauty#:~:text=The%20word%20%E2%80%9Cbeauty%E2%80%9…

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How Should We Deal With Envy? 54:33

10M ago54:33

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What is envy? Why do we all agree it's bad, and how do we overcome it? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss on this latest episode. Article Links: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/envy https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/anxiety-files/201510/envy https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/anxiety-files/201511/coping-your-envy-turnin…

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Why Don’t We Feel Like Adults? (With Nathan Sherrer) 1:02:27

10M ago1:02:27

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Why don't Millennials and Zoomers feel like adults even though they are? Nathan Sherrer joins the show once again to discuss. Articles mentioned in the episode: https://time.com/4361866/adulting-definition-meaning/ https://www.npr.org/2022/06/11/1104056661/disney-adults https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/sep/23/economy-millennials-child…

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What Do We Get Wrong About Race? (With Dr. George Yancey) 37:35

10M ago37:35

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What do we as a culture get wrong when it comes to discussing race? Are colorblind advocates and antiracism advocates missing something to have productive racial discussions? If not, why aren't we making any progress? Sociologist and author Dr. George Yancey joins Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson to discuss a new approach to racial conversations t…

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Are Kids Today More Sensitive? 1:04:00

11M ago1:04:00

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Are younger generations getting more sensitive? Or is that just a myth that older generations perpetuate? And if they are, why, and what can we do about it? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss. Some articles referenced in this show: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jerry-seinfeld-college-politically-correct-racism-sexism_n_7534978 https://www.s…

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Is Abortion Good or Bad for Women? (With Dr. Erika Bachiochi) 1:08:04

11M ago1:08:04

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Abortion is one of the most controversial issues in America right now. Typically the controversy is framed as disagreements about whether to prioritize the needs of the child (if one believes the fetus is a child) or the mother. But a growing part of the debate is about whether abortion is even good for the mother. Author and scholar Dr. Erika Bach…

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Can Words Change Reality? (With Matas Geležauskas) 1:02:19

11M ago1:02:19

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Can words change reality? Or are words just labels we put on things. We talk to translator and philosopher Matas Gelezauskas on this latest episode. https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/7246-the-basic-tool-for-the-manipulation-of-reality-is-the#:~:text=%E2%80%9CThe%20basic%20tool%20for%20the%20manipulation%20of%20reality%20is%20the,people%20who%20must%…

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Is Morality Subjective? (With Dr. Zak Schmoll) 1:02:39

11M ago1:02:39

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Is morality subjective or objective? If subjective, why do we intuitively think it's objective? If objective, why don't we agree on it? We invite cultural apologist Dr. Zak Schmoll to discuss on this latest episode. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/morality https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/moral-relativism/ https://medium.com/writers-bl…

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How Should We Feel About Guns? 1:03:22

12M ago1:03:22

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Gun violence is all too common in America. And conversations around them are all to commonly toxic. How do we think better about having conversations around guns? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes give it the old college try. List of mass shootings: https://www.axios.com/2017/12/15/deadliest-mass-shootings-modern-us-history General facts about guns…

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Why Are We So Obsessed With The Multiverse? 55:00

12M ago55:00

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Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss why the multiverse is everywhere in pop culture nowadays--from blockbusters to TV to even Oscar Best Picture winners--and what it says about modern society. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/multiverse https://www.space.com/why-is-the-multiverse-so-popular-in-sci-fi https://www.bbc.com/culture/arti…

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Should We All Be Vegan? (With Jessica Schroeder) 1:08:36

12M ago1:08:36

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Vegans are widely both celebrated and made fun of in modern society. But what is veganism? Should we all be vegans? Writer, podcast host, and adjunct theology professor Jessica Schroeder joins Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes to discuss her vegan journey, and wrestle with the dietary, ethical and theological reasons one might advocate for veganism…

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