SILENCE, ENGLISH MUFFINS, AND COLD SHOWERS

NOTHING SPECIFIC with TREVOR DAVID HOUCHEN

#Society #Conversations #TREVOR DAVID HOUCHEN

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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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SILENCE, ENGLISH MUFFINS, AND COLD SHOWERS

NOTHING SPECIFIC with TREVOR DAVID HOUCHEN

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72 episodes

#Society #Conversations #TREVOR DAVID HOUCHEN

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NOTHING SPECIFIC with TREVOR DAVID HOUCHEN

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WHAT IS ROMANCE. 59:32

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I Haven't Had Many Dates In My Life. But I've Had Plenty Of Women And I'm Not Entirely Sure How. Where Should One Go On A Date And How Much Money Should One Expect To Spend. I Didn't Go To Prom Thereby Ruining Myself Altogether As Far As My Future Romantic Endeavors. My High School Career Was Unsettling. Chinese Food Is Difficult To Identify. Why Can't You Take A Woman To Chick Fil A On A Date. Is It A Tom Arnold Or An Arnold Palmer? What Exactly Is A Nice Shirt For A Man? Tucked In Or Not? What Are Slacks For That Matter? Don't Get Me Started On Shoes. I Love Stationary Shops. Frisbee Golf.…

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HAVE YOU EVER SAT ON A WARM TOILET SEAT. 59:01

43 weeks ago59:01

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Don't Give Me Cardinal Directions. I Don't Know What It Means. Everyone Now Has Friends They've Never Met. Which Is Nonsensical. The People Whom You Haven't Yet Met Are Strangers. They Are Not Friends. Life On Other Planets? Who Cares. I Tried Calculating Something Having To Do With The Speed Of Light. Please Ignore. What Are Life Forms Exactly? Nothing Remotely Resembling Life Has Been Discovered In Space. Zero. Driverless Cars? No Thanks. Everything You Use Was Invented In The 20th Century. Technological Complexity Is Annoying Plus We're Making Ourselves Obsolete. Which Doesn't Seem So Smart. Modern Plumbing Is Spectacular But The Japanese Toilet Goes A Bit Too Far. Mountain Dew Murder.…

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IS YOUR WIFE NICE TO YOU? 1:00:09

44 weeks ago1:00:09

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I Want My Wife And I To Stay Together, She Doesn't. I Don't Quite Know Why. She's Very Neat Though. Is It Wholly Unreasonable To Want A Few Words Of Encouragement Every Now And Again. The Acceptance Of Men Expressing Their Feelings Has Yet To Become A Thing. Feeling Good About Oneself Is A Superpower. Why Are Men Required To Be Ok Without Being Acknowledged As Human Beings. Things I Think Are Better Than Sex. Do Clubs Work Anymore. There Seems To Be Three Genres Of Music Left. What Happened To Rock.…

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MY DATE WITH ANNE HATHAWAY 56:59

45 weeks ago56:59

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Okay So It Wasn't Actually A Date Date. But We Did Have A Pretty Good Time Doing Our Scene Together In Her Record Breaking Film "The Idea Of You". She Was Smart, Warm, Personable, And Very Very Pretty. She Has Great Teeth Too. I'm Pretty Sure We Eye Kissed. So What Do I Do Now. Or Next. Or Ever.

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BEEF, BATTLES, AND GIGGLY BUBBLY 30:05

46 weeks ago30:05

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Hip Hop Beef Used To Be Cool I Guess But I Can't Get Into Beef Of Any Kind Any More. Even With My Wife. Are We In A Time Machine. 30 Years Ago Seems Like It Was Just A Few Years Ago. What Is Friendship. Unless You Somehow Forget About Your Friends' Existence You Should Contact Them Otherwise They Obviously Don't Mean Much To You. All Anyone Really Wants Is A Little Giggly Bubbly. Which Of Course Is Direct The Opposite Of Biggly Gubbly.…

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THE GRASS IS NEVER GREENER. 41:30

49 weeks ago41:30

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I Can't Figure Out How To Make Either Myself Or My Wife HAPPY. I'm Not Sure If I'm Lonely, But To Show And Share Your Emotions And Feelings Is An Act Of BRAVERY. Give Away All Your S.P.L.E.E.N.s. (Sparkling Pristine Love Emotion Energy Nuggets) Kindergarteners Are Pretty Cool Actually Mostly Because They Know That They Don't Know Anything. NY VS LA VS TOKYO.…

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LOVE YOURSELF. OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT. 55:39

50 weeks ago55:39

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Spiders Are Benign. Mostly. Roaches Are Something Else Altogether. Don't Feel 'Bad'. What Exactly Does Bad Mean Anyway. Packaging Gives Me Fits. I Wish She Were More Curious About Me And My Stuff. Dark Chocolate Over Milk Chocolate Every Day. Codependence Is Your Ruination.

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SILENCE, ENGLISH MUFFINS, AND COLD SHOWERS 30:36

51 weeks ago30:36

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Have You Ever Tried Silence. What Are Dreams. English Muffins Or Bagels. Cold Showers Work.

NOTHING SPECIFIC with TREVOR DAVID HOUCHEN

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MICHAEL AND PRINCE 58:40

1 year ago58:40

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In This Episode I Discuss The Competition Between MJ AND PRINCE During The 80's. I Also Talk A Little About Monkeys. I Don't Think I Like Monkeys. A Lot Of It Has To Do With Their Posture. A Little About Dhamma, Teachings Of The Buddha. Oh And Sardines Are Wonderful.

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WENT TO AN ART MUSEUM. 57:45

1 year ago57:45

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What Exactly Constitutes Art. Is It Sneakers? Foil? Bricks? Crawling? Dirt? Made A List Of Stuff I Like. I Know Why We're All Traumatized. It's Mother Goose. Upon Further Inspection They're Replete With Death, Destruction, Gore, Murder, Sadism, Animal Cruelty, Ageism, Pain, Perversion, Poverty, And Absolute Pathos. Is It Too Late To Charge Mother Goose With The Downfall Of Western Civilization?…

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LITTLE BOY BLUE. 28:32

1 year ago28:32

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I Shouldn't Be Afraid Of My Wife. Should I? Do Women Think Men Are Robots. Are We? Is It Ok For A Man To Feel Insecure And Needy. Or Wait, Is He Then A Woman? Maybe I Just Need A Hug. Or Something To Eat.

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RAIN. RAIN. GO. AWAY. 39:35

1 year ago39:35

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How Much Water Can The Sky Possibly Create. Stomach Aches Are Explainable But Headaches? Weird. Pillows Don't Get The Credit They Deserve. Folks Are Proud Of Their Couch But Pillows Not So Much. 4 Goals I've Come Up With. I Guess I Need More Stuff. I Want To Be Of Service To Humanity But I Don't Want To Teach Kids Even Though It Creates Good Karma.…

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THIS OLD MAN. 1:00:08

1 year ago1:00:08

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It's 6:21 PM And And I'm In Bed. Why Am I So Tired. 50 Straight Push Ups Is Good. The Art Of Not Being An Asshole. Today I Wanted To Be Tender With My Wife And Son. I Think I Succeeded. Even If She Didn't Notice. What Kind Of Word Is Squoze. On Trying To Mend My Relationship. I Might Be Beta. How To Change.…

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WHEN AM I GOING TO BE SUCCESSFUL. 1:00:07

1 year ago1:00:07

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Allergies Are The Devil's Playground. Why Did No One Tell Me I Was On The Allergy Line. What Is Success. Is It A Feeling Or A Car. How Does Anyone Know Exactly What They Want. Who Decided Which Fruits Could Become Fruit Juice. Frozen Blueberries Are So Much Better. Pulp Free Orange Juice Is The Equivalent Of Non Chew Meat. Bananas Offer No Resistance And Yet Require So Much Chewing. Plus I've Forgotten How To Peel Them. Watermelon Is The Fruit Equivalent Of Pizza. Vegetables Are The Dark Alter Ego Of Fruits. What Is An Eggplant. Okra Is A Horror Movie. Bert's Hands.…

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I TALK TO THINGS BUT THINGS DON'T LISTEN. 1:00:00

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