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Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other


1 David French | Friends or Enemies? Overcoming Divides with Justice, Kindness, and Humility in a Polarized America 1:15:36
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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. 🎙️💡…
Light The Fuse - The Official Mission: Impossible Podcast
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Your mission, should you choose to accept it, starts now! Whether you're a longtime fan of the series or a newcomer looking to join the mission, Light the Fuse is your ultimate companion to the “Mission: Impossible” movie franchise. Through exclusive interviews with cast and crew, Superfans Charles Hood (writer/director) and Drew Taylor (film journalist) take you inside the world of Ethan Hunt for an incredible look at the iconic characters, heart-stopping missions, jaw-dropping stunts, and behind-the-scenes secrets that have made this series a global phenomenon. Buy or rent on digital now. https://paramnt.us/MissionImpossible
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Your mission, should you choose to accept it, starts now! Whether you're a longtime fan of the series or a newcomer looking to join the mission, Light the Fuse is your ultimate companion to the “Mission: Impossible” movie franchise. Through exclusive interviews with cast and crew, Superfans Charles Hood (writer/director) and Drew Taylor (film journalist) take you inside the world of Ethan Hunt for an incredible look at the iconic characters, heart-stopping missions, jaw-dropping stunts, and behind-the-scenes secrets that have made this series a global phenomenon. Buy or rent on digital now. https://paramnt.us/MissionImpossible
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Light The Fuse - The Official Mission: Impossible Podcast

1 The Making of "Mission: Impossible - Fallout" 1:55:52
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“Mission: Impossible - Fallout” took the world by storm, and we’re taking an epic look at how the movie came together – every skydiving, bike-riding, helicopter-flying minute of it. Featuring writer/director Christopher McQuarrie, Tom Cruise, editor Eddie Hamilton and many more. Buy or rent on digital now. https://paramnt.us/MissionImpossible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 The Making of "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation" (Part Two) 1:27:45
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We’re back with the second half of our truly epic look inside the making of “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation.” In this installment, you’ll hear from writer/director Christopher McQuarrie, Tom Cruise, cinematographer Robert Elswit and many more. Whatever your favorite part of the movie is, we’re breaking it down. Buy or rent on digital now. https://paramnt.us/MissionImpossible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 The Making of "Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation" (Part One) 1:22:59
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Ever wanted to know what went into the making of “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation?” Well, we’re here to tell the complete story of how the movie came together, with commentary from writer/director Christopher McQuarrie, Tom Cruise, editor Eddie Hamilton and many, many more. And stay tuned for Part 2! Buy or rent on digital now. https://paramnt.us/MissionImpossible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 The Making of "Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol" (Part Two) 1:48:47
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We are concluding our epic look at the making of “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.” Get ready for some edge-of-your-seat thrills as Brad Bird, Tom Cruise, Paul Hirsch and many more break down the production – and beyond. Buy or rent on digital now. https://paramnt.us/MissionImpossible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 The Making of "Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol" (Part One) 2:12:29
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“Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” is an epic, and we’re dedicating two whole episodes to its insane making-of. In this first episode, we’ll cover the paths not taken, Brad Bird’s involvement, and more – with insights from Brad Bird, writers Josh Appelbaum and André Nemec, Tom Cruise, editor Paul Hirsch, and many others! Buy or rent on digital now. https://paramnt.us/MissionImpossible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 The Making of "Mission: Impossible III" 2:00:08
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Your next mission begins … now! We chart the making of "Mission: Impossible III," from its rocky beginnings to the movie we know and love so well! With commentary from producer Paula Wagner, stars Simon Pegg and Maggie Q, composer Michael Giacchino, and many more. Choose to accept it! Buy or rent on digital now. https://paramnt.us/MissionImpossible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 The Making of "Mission: Impossible II" 1:46:31
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We’re back with a high-kicking look at “Mission: Impossible II” – learn how the sequel went from techno-thriller to Hong Kong-indebted action classic, with commentary from Tom Cruise, John Woo, Christopher McQuarrie and many, many more! Buy or rent on digital now. https://paramnt.us/MissionImpossible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 The Making of "Mission: Impossible" (1996) 1:29:55
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In the lead-up to the release of “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” (in theaters May 23), we’re doing deep-dive, making-of episodes on each installment of the franchise. This week, we’re taking a look at how Brian De Palma’s “Mission: Impossible” came together, with interviews from Brian De Palma, Tom Cruise, writer David Koepp, editor Paul Hirsch and more. It’s like a documentary for your ears. Listen up! Buy or rent on digital now. https://paramnt.us/MissionImpossible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" Teaser Trailer Breakdown 36:14
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The teaser trailer for “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” is here! And Drew and Charles break it all down, including all of the Easter eggs, callbacks to earlier entries in the franchise and potential reveals. We’re so thrilled to be back and to be talking about the new movie! You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning” on digital and 4K HD, Blu-ray and DVD now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Revisiting Our 200th Episode Spectacular (Tom Cruise, Christopher McQuarrie, Nick Offerman, Glen Powell, Greg Tarzan Davis) 2:21:58
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We are going back to the vaults to dig up our 200th-episode spectacular, anchored by Christopher McQuarrie and Erik Jendresen and including Tom Cruise, Nick Offerman, Eddie Hamilton, Glen Powell, Greg Tarzan Davis and Mark Gatiss. What more do you need to know? Just listen! This episode was originally released in August 2022. You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning” on digital and 4K HD, Blu-ray and DVD now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Revisiting Eddie Hamilton on "Top Gun: Maverick" 1:25:13
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We loved our conversation with "Top Gun: Maverick" editor Eddie Hamilton so much, we just had to bring it back. Join us as we discuss how editing “Top Gun: Maverick” was like climbing a mountain, the process of approximating the look of Tony Scott’s original “Top Gun” and just how tricky the introductory bar scene in “Top Gun: Maverick” was to get right. Plus what Edgar Wright contributed to the movie and Tom Cruise’s very best note. You don't want to miss this! This episode was originally released in June 2022. "Top Gun: Maverick" is available to buy on digital and on 4K Ultra HD Disc, Blu-ray and DVD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Revisiting Joseph Kosinski (Director of "Top Gun: Maverick") 32:00
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We’re talking to "Top Gun: Maverick" director Joseph Kosinski about what he brought to the long-simmering sequel (he pitched Tom Cruise on the set of “Mission: Impossible – Fallout”), working with Val Kilmer, the emotional core of the movie, and, of course, Tom Cruise’s hair. This episode was originally released May 2022. "Top Gun: Maverick" is available to buy on digital and on 4K Ultra HD Disc, Blu-ray and DVD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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This week on “The Directors” we are speaking with Richard Linklater, who directed the classic Paramount film “School of Rock” and also made “The Bad News Bears” and “Everybody Wants Some!!” for the studio. Learn about his unique approach to the material, how making “School of Rock” differed from his more indie films and more. Also: we talk about his sexy new comedic thriller “Hit Man.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Getting Scary with Sean S. Cunningham, Director of “Friday the 13th” 1:01:19
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We are joined by Sean S. Cunningham for this very special, very spooky episode of “The Directors.” “Friday the 13th” director Cunningham tells us about the origins of the film, how they actually produced the movie and what it was like to kill Kevin Bacon with an arrow. Grab your popcorn, turn out the lights and listen up! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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1 Revisiting Christopher McQuarrie on "Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation" and "Mission: Impossible – Fallout” 1:17:42
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Let’s go back to (almost) the beginning with our very in-depth conversation with filmmaker Christopher McQuarrie. In this episode, McQuarrie talks about his involvement in “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol,” how that wound up with him directing “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” and finally about the just-released (at the time) “Mission: Impossible – Fallout.” It’s a wonderful chat with one of our favorite people. This episode was originally released in December 2018. You can own “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning” on digital and 4K HD, Blu-ray and DVD now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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