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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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Tales from Kanto

19 days ago 50:34

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This week, we’re heading to Kanto for 10 terrifying tales from Japan’s most populous region. What lurks in the dense concrete jungles and far flung mountains? Come find out…

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Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet

Tales from Kanto

Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet

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published 19 days ago

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Join our Patreon for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show! Get exclusive Japanese horror merchandise and join the Discord!

This week, we’re heading to Kanto for 10 terrifying tales from Japan’s most populous region. What lurks in the dense concrete jungles and far flung mountains? Come find out…

BGM thanks to Myuuji, Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG. Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX. Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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Scary School Stories 48:14

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Episode Notes Join our Patreon for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show! Get exclusive Japanese horror merchandise and join the Discord ! What lies in the empty classrooms, dark halls, and creepy toilets that seemingly haunt schools all around the country? Here’s 12 tales you won’t soon forget. BGM thanks to Myuuji , Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG . Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX . Licensed under Creative Commons : By Attribution 3.0 License Support Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/kowabana…

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Tales from Kanto 50:34

19 days ago50:34

50:34

Episode Notes Join our Patreon for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show! Get exclusive Japanese horror merchandise and join the Discord ! This week, we’re heading to Kanto for 10 terrifying tales from Japan’s most populous region. What lurks in the dense concrete jungles and far flung mountains? Come find out… BGM thanks to Myuuji , Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG . Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX . Licensed under Creative Commons : By Attribution 3.0 License Support Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/kowabana…

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A Crescendo of Curses 45:47

5 weeks ago45:47

45:47

Episode Notes Join our Patreon for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show! Get exclusive Japanese horror merchandise and join the Discord ! Eight terrifying curses straight out of Japan that will make you question just how safe you really think you are, and what lurks around every corner… BGM thanks to Myuuji , Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG . Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX . Licensed under Creative Commons : By Attribution 3.0 License Support Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/kowabana…

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Tales from Chubu 49:16

7 weeks ago49:16

49:16

Episode Notes Join our Patreon for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show! Get exclusive Japanese horror merchandise and join the Discord ! This week, we’re heading to Chubu for eight terrifying tales from central Japan. What lurks in the mountains that split the country in half? Come find out… BGM thanks to Myuuji , Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG . Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX . Licensed under Creative Commons : By Attribution 3.0 License Support Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/kowabana…

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The Haunts in Our Buildings 47:12

9 weeks ago47:12

47:12

Episode Notes Join our Patreon for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show! Get exclusive Japanese horror merchandise and join the Discord ! Step inside the haunted walls of various buildings and uncover what lurks in the walls, the shadows, and even the closets. Are we really as alone as we think? BGM thanks to Myuuji , Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG . Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX . Licensed under Creative Commons : By Attribution 3.0 License Support Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/kowabana…

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Tales from Kyushu 44:07

11 weeks ago44:07

44:07

Episode Notes Join our Patreon for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show! Get exclusive Japanese horror merchandise and join the Discord ! This week we’re heading to the island of Kyushu for 8 stories of terrifying ghosts, monsters, and sometimes even people… BGM thanks to Myuuji , Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG . Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX . Licensed under Creative Commons : By Attribution 3.0 License Support Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/kowabana…

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Warnings from the Inaka 45:00

13 weeks ago45:00

45:00

Episode Notes Join our Patreon for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show! Get exclusive Japanese horror merchandise and join the Discord ! Ten tales from the countryside serving us warnings, wisdom, and a whole lot of chills when it comes to what lurks outside the reach of our big cities. BGM thanks to Myuuji , Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG . Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX . Licensed under Creative Commons : By Attribution 3.0 License Support Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/kowabana…

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Tales from Shikoku 46:12

15 weeks ago46:12

46:12

Episode Notes Join our Patreon for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show! Get exclusive Japanese horror merchandise and join the Discord ! This week we’re heading to the island of Shikoku for a variety of ghosts and yokai of legend, as well as a few modern scares too. BGM thanks to Myuuji , Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG . Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX . Licensed under Creative Commons : By Attribution 3.0 License Support Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/kowabana…

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More Terrifying Than Ghosts… 48:29

17 weeks ago48:29

48:29

Episode Notes Join our Patreon for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show! Get exclusive Japanese horror merchandise and join the Discord ! They often say that the one thing more terrifying than ghosts is, well, people, and these eight stories will certainly make you wonder if that’s true or not. BGM thanks to Myuuji , Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG . Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX . Licensed under Creative Commons : By Attribution 3.0 License Support Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/kowabana…

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Tales from Kansai 47:59

19 weeks ago47:59

47:59

Episode Notes Join our Patreon for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show! Get exclusive Japanese horror merchandise and join the Discord ! As we continue our ghostly tour of Japan, this week we’re heading to Kansai in the southern-central region of Honshu. Uncover six terrifying tales from Japan’s ancient capital. BGM thanks to Myuuji , Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG . Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX . Licensed under Creative Commons : By Attribution 3.0 License Support Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/kowabana…

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The Bewildering Mysteries of Shrines 47:55

21 weeks ago47:55

47:55

Episode Notes Join our Patreon for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show! Get exclusive Japanese horror merchandise and join the Discord ! Nine bizarre, otherworldly, and often terrifying tales of shrines from around Japan and the creatures, gods, and curses you can sometimes find there. BGM thanks to Myuuji , Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG . Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX . Licensed under Creative Commons : By Attribution 3.0 License Support Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/kowabana…

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The Cruel Fate of Curses 49:36

23 weeks ago49:36

49:36

Episode Notes Join our Patreon for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show! Get exclusive Japanese horror merchandise and join the Discord ! Five terrifying tales of curses from Japan that will make you suspicious of even the most mundane objects, but also, who exactly has it out for you… BGM thanks to Myuuji , Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG . Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX . Licensed under Creative Commons : By Attribution 3.0 License Support Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/kowabana…

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Tales from Tohoku 46:49

25 weeks ago46:49

46:49

Episode Notes Join our Patreon for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show! Get exclusive Japanese horror merchandise and join the Discord ! As we continue our ghostly tour of Japan, this week we’re heading to Tohoku in the northeast. Uncover 10 terrifying tales from perhaps the most lore-rich area in all of Japan. BGM thanks to Myuuji , Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG . Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX . Licensed under Creative Commons : By Attribution 3.0 License Support Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/kowabana…

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A Dance With Dolls 48:31

27 weeks ago48:31

48:31

Episode Notes Join our Patreon for early access and bonus episodes and help support the show! Get exclusive Japanese horror merchandise and join the Discord ! Nine terrifying tales of haunted, cursed, and otherwise horrifying dolls from Japan that will make you question those dead eyes and if there is, perhaps, something behind them. BGM thanks to Myuuji , Kevin MacLeod and CO.AG . Sound effects thanks to Free Sound and freeSFX . Licensed under Creative Commons : By Attribution 3.0 License Support Kowabana: 'True' Japanese scary stories from around the internet by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/kowabana…

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Tales from Chugoku 50:14

29 weeks ago50:14