First Friday Venus podcast

#Religion #Arielle Guttman

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In this episode, we welcome back David French, columnist for The New York Times , former constitutional attorney, and author of Divided We Fall . We discuss the current state of American democracy, the challenges of political division, and how we can engage in civil discourse despite deep ideological differences. David also shares a personal update on his family and reflects on the profound trials and growth that come with adversity. 📌 What We Discuss: ✔️ How David and his family navigated the challenges of a serious health crisis. ✔️ The rise of political polarization and the factors driving it. ✔️ Why distinguishing between “unwise, unethical, and unlawful” is crucial in analyzing political actions. ✔️ How consuming different perspectives (even opposing ones) helps in understanding political dynamics. ✔️ The role of Christian values in politics and how they are being redefined. ⏳ Episode Highlights 📍 [00:01:00] – David French’s background and his journey from litigation to journalism. 📍 [00:02:30] – Personal update: David shares his wife Nancy’s battle with cancer and their journey as a family. 📍 [00:06:00] – How to navigate personal trials while maintaining faith and resilience. 📍 [00:10:00] – The danger of political paranoia and the pitfalls of extreme polarization. 📍 [00:18:00] – The "friend-enemy" paradigm in American politics and its influence in Christian fundamentalism. 📍 [00:24:00] – Revisiting Divided We Fall : How America’s divisions have devolved since 2020. 📍 [00:40:00] – The categories and differences of unwise, unethical, and unlawful political actions. 📍 [00:55:00] – The balance between justice, kindness, and humility in political engagement. 📍 [01:00:00] – The After Party initiative: A Christian approach to politics focused on values rather than policy. 💬 Featured Quotes 🔹 "You don't know who you truly are until your values are tested." – David French 🔹 "If we focus on the relational, we can have better conversations even across deep differences." – Corey Nathan 🔹 "Justice, kindness, and humility—if you're missing one, you're doing it wrong." – David French 🔹 "The United States has a history of shifting without repenting. We just move on." – David French 📚 Resources Mentioned David French’s Writing: New York Times David’s Book: Divided We Fall The After Party Initiative – More Info Advisory Opinions Podcast (with Sarah Isgur & David French) – Listen Here 📣 Call to Action If you found this conversation insightful, please: ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/politicsandreligion ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion 🔗 Connect With Us on Social Media @coreysnathan: Bluesky LinkedIn Instagram Threads Facebook Substack David French: 🔗 Twitter | BlueSky | New York Times Our Sponsors Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com Prolux Autogroup: www.proluxautogroup.com or www.granadahillsairporttransportation.com Let’s keep talking politics and religion—with gentleness and respect. 🎙️💡…

First Friday Venus

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Tune into us the first Friday of each month for an up close and personal look at our favorite planet to love -- Venus, the one who is associated with love. Arielle Guttman, the author of Venus Star Rising (print) and The Venus Star Point (ebook) is interviewed by Catherine Boyer, for this timely discussion each month about the whereabouts of Venus.

12 episodes

First Friday Venus

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12 episodes

#Religion #Arielle Guttman

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Episode 12 - January 2020 31:02

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This podcast features Arielle Guttman, author of Venus Star Rising and Catherine Boyer, certified Venus Star Point teacher and coach discussing the movement of Venus through 2020. This is the twelfth episode of First Friday Venus, published on December 2nd, 2020. for more information about The Venus Star Point, visit sophiavenus.com…

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Episode 11 - December 2019 30:15

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This podcast features Arielle Guttman, author of Venus Star Rising and Catherine Boyer, certified Venus Star Point teacher and coach discussing the movement of Venus through December 2019. This is the tenth episode of First Friday Venus, published on December 6th, 2019. for more information about The Venus Star Point, visit sophiavenus.com…

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Episode 10 - November 2019 22:39

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This podcast features Arielle Guttman, author of Venus Star Rising and Catherine Boyer, certified Venus Star Point teacher and coach discussing the movement of Venus through November 2019. This is the tenth episode of First Friday Venus, published on November 1st, 2019. for more information about The Venus Star Point, visit sophiavenus.com…

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Episode 9 - October 2019 28:02

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This podcast features Arielle Guttman, author of Venus Star Rising and Catherine Boyer, certified Venus Star Point teacher and coach discussing the movement of Venus through October 2019. This is the ninth episode of First Friday Venus, published on October 4, 2019. for more information about The Venus Star Point, visit sophiavenus.com…

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Episode 8 - September 2019 29:40

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This podcast features Arielle Guttman, author of Venus Star Rising and Catherine Boyer, certified Venus Star Point teacher and coach discussing the movement of Venus through September 2019. This is the eighth episode of First Friday Venus, published on September 6, 2019. for more information about The Venus Star Point, visit sophiavenus.com…

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Episode 7 - August 2019 31:49

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This podcast features Arielle Guttman, author of Venus Star Rising and Catherine Boyer, certified Venus Star Point teacher and coach discussing the movement of Venus through August 2019. This is the seventh episode of First Friday Venus, published on August 3, 2019. for more information about The Venus Star Point, visit sophiavenus.com…

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Episode 6 - July 2019 21:52

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This podcast features Arielle Guttman, author of Venus Star Rising and Catherine Boyer, certified Venus Star Point teacher and coach discussing the movement of Venus through July 2019. This is the sixth episode of First Friday Venus, published on July 5, 2019.

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Episode 5 - June 2019 23:29

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This podcast features Arielle Guttman, author of Venus Star Rising and Catherine Boyer, certified Venus Star Point teacher and coach discussing the movement of Venus through June 2019, primarily in the sign of Gemini. This is the fifth episode of First Friday Venus, published on June 7, 2019.

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Episode 4 - May 2019 30:39

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This podcast features Arielle Guttman, author of Venus Star Rising and Catherine Boyer, certified Venus Star Point teacher and coach discussing the movement of Venus through May 2019, primarily in the sign of Aries. This is the Fourth episode of First Friday Venus, published on May 3, 2019.

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Episode 3 - April 2019 20:34

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This podcast features Arielle Guttman, author of Venus Star Rising and Catherine Boyer, certified Venus Star Point teacher and coach discussing the movement of Venus through April 2019, primarily in the sign of Pisces. This is the third episode of First Friday Venus, published on April 5, 2019.

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Episode 2 - March 2019 32:15

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This podcast features Arielle Guttman, author of Venus Star Rising and Catherine Boyer, certified Venus Star Point teacher and coach discussing the movement of Venus through March 2019, primarily in the sign of Aquarius. This is the second episode of First Friday Venus, published on March 1, 2019.

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Episode 1 - February 2019 21:19

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