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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. 🎙️💡…

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It's me, hi, your favorite podcast, it's me. Join hosts Bekah J. Pepper and Katie Hudson as they discuss the stories that keep us up late into the night, saying "just one more page." It's like a book club without that annoying lady. Bekah and Katie provide fun yet analytical deep dives into the latest stories they love. Season 1 they are in their A Court of Thorns and Roses era, so grab your books, read along, and join them as they discuss the first book in Sarah J Maas’s bestselling series.

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10 | A Court of Thorns and Roses Ch. 44-46 1:13:57

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Turn to page 406 to follow along with our reading from A Court of Thorns and Roses. A few of our favorite things (1:11) Katie: “You” on Netflix Bekah: my skincare routine (not sponsored but Bekah uses all CeraVe products), One Year podcast, Lizzy McAlpine’s Five Seconds Flat Let the deep dive begin (10:32). Episode awards (42:24) We’ve compiled a playlist of our Taylor Swift songs. You can listen here . We’ll update it every week. SEND US YOUR THOUGHTS/QUESTIONS FOR EPISODE 11! DM us on Instagram and TikTok @rootingfortheantiheropod or email us at rootingfortheantiheropod@gmail.com . Spoiler section (56:45). Spoilers could ruin the entire series. Get out now if you don’t want to be spoiled! We’ll see you under the mountain. DM us your thoughts/theories/discussion points on Instagram and TikTok @rootingfortheantiheropod or email us at rootingfortheantiheropod@gmail.com . Special thanks to Taylor Cason, Camille Dinwoodie, the Texas A&M University Libraries, and Spencer Pepper.…

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09 | A Court of Thorns and Roses Ch. 41-43 40:28

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Turn to page 397 to follow along with our reading from A Court of Thorns and Roses. A few of our favorite things (1:12) Katie: One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig Bekah: The Lost City on Paramount+ and This is Why by Paramore Casting Call (4:50): *do not click the links until you’ve passed the announcement* Male Faerie Female Faerie Let the deep dive begin (5:35). Episode awards (29:38) We’ve compiled a playlist of our Taylor Swift songs. You can listen here . We’ll update it every week. Read chapters 44-46 of A Court of Thorns and Roses before you listen to our next episode. Spoiler section (36:38). Spoilers could ruin the entire series. Get out now if you don’t want to be spoiled! We’ll see you under the mountain. DM us your thoughts/theories/discussion points on Instagram and TikTok @rootingfortheantiheropod or email us at rootingfortheantiheropod@gmail.com . Special thanks to Taylor Cason, Camille Dinwoodie,, the Texas A&M University Libraries, and Spencer Pepper.…

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08 | A Court of Thorns and Roses Ch. 37-40 50:45

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Turn to page 335 to follow along with our reading from A Court of Thorns and Roses. A few of our favorite things (1:06) Katie: Anne With An E on Netflix Bekah: Theme Rides (here’s an example ) and Not in the Same Way by 5SOS Casting Call (7:07): *do not click the links until you’ve passed the announcement* High Lord of Summer Court Lady of the Autumn Court Let the deep dive begin (9:42). Episode awards (35:47) We’ve compiled a playlist of our Taylor Swift songs. You can listen here . We’ll update it every week. Read chapters 41-43 of A Court of Thorns and Roses before you listen to our next episode. Spoiler section (42:47). Spoilers could ruin the entire series. Get out now if you don’t want to be spoiled! We’ll see you under the mountain. DM us your thoughts/theories/discussion points on Instagram and TikTok @rootingfortheantiheropod or email us at rootingfortheantiheropod@gmail.com . Special thanks to Taylor Cason, Camille Bose Dinwoodie, the Texas A&M University Libraries, and Spencer Pepper.…

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07 | A Court of Thorns and Roses Ch. 32-36 42:25

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Turn to page 301 to follow along with our reading from A Court of Thorns and Roses. A few of our favorite things (1:10) Katie: The Mortal Instruments Series and The Last Hours Series by Cassandra Clare Bekah: The Sex Life of College Girls on HBO Max Casting Call (4:47): *do not click the links until you’ve passed the announcement* Amarantha The Middengard The Attor ( visual & voice ) Let the deep dive begin (7:20). Episode awards (28:58) We’ve compiled a playlist of our Taylor Swift songs. You can listen here . We’ll update it every week. Read chapters 37 - 40 of A Court of Thorns and Roses before you listen to our next episode. Spoiler section (36:32). Spoilers could ruin the entire series. Get out now if you don’t want to be spoiled! We’ll see you under the mountain. DM us your thoughts/theories/discussion points on Instagram and TikTok @rootingfortheantiheropod or email us at rootingfortheantiheropod@gmail.com . Special thanks to Taylor Cason, Camille Bose (almost Dinwoodie), the Texas A&M University Libraries, and Spencer Pepper.…

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06 | A Court of Thorns and Roses Ch. 28-31 36:02

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Turn to page 240 to follow along with our reading from A Court of Thorns and Roses. A few of our favorite things (1:31) Katie: A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross Bekah: Clean Cut by Bizzy Casting Call (5:05): *do not click the links until you’ve passed the announcement* Tomas Mandray Let the deep dive begin (6:51). Episode awards (21:42) We’ve compiled a playlist of our Taylor Swift songs. You can listen here . We’ll update it every week. Read chapters 32-36 of A Court of Thorns and Roses before you listen to our next episode. Spoiler section (28:00). Spoilers could ruin the entire series. Get out now if you don’t want to be spoiled! We’ll see you under the mountain. DM us your thoughts/theories/discussion points on Instagram and TikTok @rootingfortheantiheropod or email us at rootingfortheantiheropod@gmail.com . Special thanks to Taylor Cason, Camille Bose (almost Dinwoodie), the Texas A&M University Libraries, and Spencer Pepper.…

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05 | A Court of Thorns and Roses Ch. 22-27 35:35

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Turn to page 240 to follow along with our reading from A Court of Thorns and Roses A few of our favorite things (1:38) Katie: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (Bekah thinks you should purchase this edition !) Bekah: Mornings – no link, just set your alarm! No new cast members this week! Let the deep dive begin (5:20). Impromptu casting call ( 12:48 ): *do not click the links until you’ve passed the announcement* Beheaded Faerie Episode awards (20:29) We’ve compiled a playlist of our Taylor Swift songs. You can listen here . We’ll update it every week. Read chapters 28-31 of A Court of Thorns and Roses before you listen to our next episode. Spoiler section (26:30) . Spoilers could ruin the entire series. Get out now if you don’t want to be spoiled! We’ll see you under the mountain. DM us your thoughts/theories/discussion points on Instagram and TikTok @rootingfortheantiheropod or email us at rootingfortheantiheropod@gmail.com. Special thanks to Taylor Cason, Camille Bose (almost Dinwoodie), the Texas A&M University Libraries, and Spencer Pepper.…

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04 | A Court of Thorns and Roses Ch. 17-21 42:02

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Turn to page 188 to follow along with our reading from A Court of Thorns and Roses. A few of our favorite things (1:50) Katie: The Last of Us (Stream on HBO MAX) Bekah: The artist Carrington Moore Casting Call (3:35): *do not click the links until you’ve passed the announcement* Rhysand Let the deep dive begin (5:30). Episode awards (26:55) We’ve compiled a playlist of our Taylor Swift songs. You can listen here . We’ll update it every week. Read chapters 22-27 of A Court of Thorns and Roses before you listen to our next episode. Spoiler section (33:59). Spoilers could ruin the entire series. Get out now if you don’t want to be spoiled! We’ll see you under the mountain. DM us your thoughts/theories/discussion points on Instagram and TikTok @rootingfortheantiheropod or email us at rootingfortheantiheropod@gmail.com . Special thanks to Taylor Cason, Camille Bose (almost Dinwoodie), the Texas A&M University Libraries, and Spencer Pepper.…

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03 | A Court of Thorns and Roses Ch. 12-16 36:01

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Turn to page 116 to follow along with our reading from A Court of Thorns and Roses. A few of our favorite things (1:22) Bekah: Glass Onion: A Knive’s Out Mystery (Stream on Netflix) Casting Call (2:02): *do not click the links until you’ve passed the announcement* The Suriel Let the deep dive begin (3:07). Episode awards (22:06) We’ve compiled a playlist of our Taylor Swift songs. You can listen here . We’ll update it every week. Read chapters 17-21 of A Court of Thorns and Roses before you listen to our next episode. Spoiler section (34:00). Spoilers could ruin the entire series. Get out now if you don’t want to be spoiled! We’ll see you under the mountain. DM us your thoughts/theories/discussion points on Instagram and TikTok @rootingfortheantiheropod or email us at rootingfortheantiheropod@gmail.com . Special thanks to Taylor Cason, Camille Bose (almost Dinwoodie), the Texas A&M University Libraries, and Spencer Pepper.…

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02 | A Court of Thorns and Roses Ch. 5-11 50:58

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Turn to page 90 to follow along with our reading from A Court of Thorns and Roses. A few of our favorite things (1:35) Bekah: Throne of Glass (specifically Queen of Shadows ) by Sarah J. Maas; Brooklyn 99 (stream on Peacock); Hadestown (Original Broadway Cast Recording) Katie: The Handmaid's Tale (stream on Hulu) Casting Call (5:32): *do not click the links until you’ve passed the announcement* Tamlin Lucien Alis Let the deep dive begin (8:51). *Side note: a brief Enneagram resource guide * Episode Awards (39:24). We’ve compiled a playlist of our Taylor Swift songs. You can listen here . We’ll update it every week. Read chapters 12-16 of A Court of Thorns and Roses before you listen to our next episode. Spoiler section (44:33). Spoilers could ruin the entire series. Get out now if you don’t want to be spoiled! We’ll see you under the mountain. DM us your thoughts/theories/discussion points on Instagram and TikTok @rootingfortheantiheropod or email us at rootingfortheantiheropod@gmail.com . Special thanks to Taylor Cason, Camille Bose (almost Dinwoodie), the Texas A&M University Libraries, and Spencer Pepper.…

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01 | A Court of Thorns and Roses Ch. 1-4 55:58

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Turn to page 41 to follow along with our reading from A Court of Thorns and Roses. We quickly talk about the flow of the show ( 1:25 ). A few of our favorite things ( 2:13 ): Katie - Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren Bekah - emails i can’t send by Sabrina Carpenter Casting Call ( 5:25 ): *do not click the links until you’ve passed the announcement* The Wolf Feyre Elaine Nesta Daddy Archeron Isaac The Beast Let the deep dive begin ( 9:00 ). Episode awards ( 41:25 ) We’ve compiled a playlist of our Taylor Swift songs. You can listen here . We’ll update it every week. Read chapters 5-11 of A Court of Thorns and Roses before you listen to our next episode. Spoiler section ( 50:45 ). Spoilers could ruin the entire series. Get out now if you don’t want to be spoiled! We’ll see you under the mountain. DM us your thoughts/theories/discussion points on Instagram and TikTok @rootingfortheantiheropod or email us at rootingfortheantiheropod@gmail.com . Special thanks to Taylor Cason, Camille Bose (almost Dinwoodie), the Texas A&M University Libraries, and Spencer Pepper.…

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00 | Rooting For The Anti-Hero Introduction 22:40

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