The Overthinkers

Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes welcome back author and podcast host Sally Clarkson to discuss whether it's possible and healthy to be friends with your kids or if that prevents you from being a good parent. Check it out!

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson welcome Nathan Sherrer back on the show to celebrate the two year anniversary and 100th episode of The Overthinkers by asking the question... why do people love podcasts anyway? This is a fun one. 

Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes welcome Blaine Eldredge on to discuss what it is about superheroes that appeals so strongly to men and whether that's a good thing. 

How should we read The Bible? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson invite Bible Scholar Dr. Dru Johnson to discuss whether The Bible is meant to be read literally, figuratively, or some combination thereof. If it's not all literal, is it all still trustworthy? Don't miss this provocative episode. 

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson are joined by classical-school advocate Burk Ohbayashi to discuss what's wrong with the modern public education system and why classical education is a potentially better model. 

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss whether Christians should call Christianity a "religion" or a "relationship", and why it matters.

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson invite Kevin McCreary back on the show to pick their favorite films in genres like Westerns, Superhero, Horror, and Faith-based films. Get ready for loads and loads of overthinking of everyone's favorite form of entertainment.

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson bring on Tanner Olson to explain why poetry is rising in popularity and what poetry offers the world that other forms of art don't. (Also, watch till the end for a hilariously intense back and forth about whether "The Dead Poets Society" is a good movie.)

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss one of the most difficult--and timely--questions in the history of philosophy: is war ever justified?

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson sit down to discuss why anxiety is on the rise and to give advice on how to deal with it, based on data and their own struggles. 

*Mature content warning*   Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson invite back author and podcast host Kat Harris to discuss whether porn is as bad as people say, and of so, why people are so drawn to it.

It's the season of Love and everyone's looking for their soulmate. But do soulmates exist? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss and dish some hard but hopeful truths. 

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson are joined by writer, actress, and creator of the new online women's magazine "The Wallflower Journal" (and wife of Nathan Clarkson) Keelia Clarkson to discuss what women are looking for in a man and what guys can do to get the girl.

Can positivity be toxic? How can you be positive without denying reality? Dr. Joy Clarkson joins Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson to discuss positivity, toxic positivity, grief, reality, and beauty.

Everyone online uses statistics to try to convince you to think like they do. But how do you know if you can trust the statistics they're using? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson invite the brilliant Dr. Phillip Williams to help make sense of this vital and complex world.

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson tackle the ultimate of all philosophy questions: what is the meaning of life? What's our answer and how do we justify it? Check it out.

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson welcome podcaster extraordinaire and mental health advocate Zahori Zapata to discuss her harrowing journey toward taking charge of her mental health, the benefits of therapy, and how you know whether or not you should go to therapy yourself.

People always tell you to follow your dreams. But is that actually good advice? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson start the new year by deconstructing the good and bad of this common American refrain and what you could possibly do instead of "following your dreams".

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson are joined by Cru Content Strategist Marilette Sanchez to discuss whether Christmas is too materialistic and what parents can do to fight back against greed and entitlement in their kids during the holidays.

Parents disagree about what to teach their kids about Santa Claus. Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson--two non-parents--weigh in on their experiences going up and what they plan to teach their kids.

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss how to set boundaries without losing intimacy in our personal relationships. 

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson are joined by Jonathan Graham of Mastermedia to discuss why it's so hard to build community and the different ways you can make it happen anyway.

Can you be friends with someone if you disagree on really important things, like politics and religion? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss.

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss whether the modern trend to replace family with friends--"the family you choose"--is a healthy trend and what unique benefits friends and family both give to you that the other can't provide.

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with film critic Tyler Smith the various ways that horror films can teach us about faith, doubt, and life.