Curt Schilling's Whatever It Takes podcast

Curt Schilling's Whatever It Takes

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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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Major League Baseball pitching legend Curt Schilling discusses sports in a live-radio setting

13 episodes

#Sports #Sports News

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Major League Baseball pitching legend Curt Schilling discusses sports in a live-radio setting

13 episodes

#Sports #Sports News

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Curt Schilling's Whatever It Takes

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E12 : Curt's Welcome to 2017 28:41

8 years ago28:41

28:41

Curt discusses recent rumors surrounding his hall of fame bid and gives insight into which players he saw that had potential, but lacked the passion to make it in the big leagues.

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E11 : John Farrell 42:13

8 years ago42:13

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Curt speaks with Red Sox manager and former pitching coach John Farrell for an insightful conversation on what it takes to manage a baseball team.

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E10 : David McCarty and Doug Mirabelli 47:19

8 years ago47:19

47:19

Curt chats with former teammates David McCarty and Doug Mirabelli for another laughed filled conversation. They speak about life after the big leagues, funny moments from their careers, and the origin of Doug's nickname 'Yummy-Yummy'.

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E9 : Terry Francona pt. 2 47:10

8 years ago47:10

47:10

In part 2 of Curt and Tito's conversation the laughs continue as they dive back into memories from their careers.

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E8 : Terry Francona pt. 1 44:46

8 years ago44:46

44:46

In part 1 of a special 2 part interview Curt has a laugh-filled conversation with manager of the AL Champion Cleveland Indians and former Red Sox manager, Terry Francona. They discuss managing styles, "behind the scenes" moments from their careers, and reminisce about their days together on the Red Sox organization.…

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E7 : A Conversation with Pitcher Matt Moore of the SF Giants 29:09

8 years ago29:09

29:09

Curt and SF Giants ace Matt Moore talk post season baseball, pitching stats and secrets, and their charity organization 'Ride to Recovery'

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E6 : World Series Speculations 26:29

8 years ago26:29

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Curt shares his thoughts on the World Series, his NFL picks for week 7, and tells the tale of his favorite off-day memory from his MLB career.

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E5 : The Truth About Boston 35:22

8 years ago35:22

35:22

Curt speaks on a topic he's never spoken of publicly: his falling out with the Boston Red Sox organization and the events leading up to it.

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E4 : Projections and Reflections 30:17

8 years ago30:17

30:17

Curt talks Red Sox's short-lived playoffs, why umpires are so important in baseball, his World Series projections and fantasy football.

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E3 : The Hunt for Red (Sox) October 23:58

8 years ago23:58

23:58

Curt gives his October MLB predictions, gets advice on his fantasy hockey team and discusses NFL viewership.

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E2 : Post Season Picks 34:11

9 years ago34:11

34:11

Curt talks NFL picks, MLB play-offs and gives his thoughts on the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Curt Schilling's Whatever It Takes

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E1 : The First Pitch 36:57

9 years ago36:57

36:57

Curt talks about favorite moments from his career, the story you haven’t heard about the his ankle injury, his relationship with Big Papi (David Ortiz) and his Red Sox predictions for the post season. He also speaks about umpire Joe West, what it’s like to pitch at Fenway and the person who meant the most to him in the MLB.…

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A Preview 13:22

9 years ago13:22