Just thinkin’

For this episode, I traveled deep into the heart of Quakerville, PA, otherwise known as Kensington Philadelphia, which is one of America's most dangerous neighborhoods. In this interview with my friend Omar, we unpack how he came to develop the pacifistic convictions he lives by.

The Quakers are famous for being pacificists. Have they had it right this whole time, or are they terribly misguided? In this episode, I turn to my friend Trevor for a middle-of-the-road perspective. This is part 1 of a 3-part series on the topic of guns and violence.

I'm Josiah Holland, born in 1996, and the last four of my social security number are Nunya Business. This podcast is my attempt to merge humor, philosophy, and whatever interesting things I encounter along the way.

We’ll, have fun with the musical Hamilton before jumping in to discuss strong convictions, loosely held. We’ll embrace complexity, acknowledge the temptation to simplify and vilify, and wrestle with gray. This episode is all about nuance.

Noise vs silence. Is thinking the cost of awareness? How do we work through the constant noise and the temptation to let others think for us?

Inspired by MLK’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail,” Josiah dives into the status quo, the hope for a better future, and the intersection of social justice with faith.

How do we stay hopeful when death is inevitable and tomorrow is unknown?

Hear reflections about quarantine from an urban missionary, high school teacher, nurse practitioner, two high school students, and public health consultant.

Tips on how to eat smart, conserve resources, and survive.

New year- new you fellas. Just a heads up, but this may not be what you expected.

They are the jokes we need, not the jokes we deserve.

There’s something about Mister Rogers that the world has desperately been looking for. Perhaps it is hope in the goodness of humanity. What a peculiar man to find such hope within.

It’s longer than normal, but it’s worth a listen. Steven and Josiah jump into what makes a good friendship.

Change is scary. How do we make tough decisions with big life decisions?

What do we have precious little of? Time. And sense. Combined, it means we often end up wasting time on senselessness. The antidote isn’t a time management strategy. It’s to know what you’re passionate about and that for which you were made. It is to chase after that with all the time and sense you have. Then, you will not have wasted your life.

It’s AP’s fault that this episode is so long. Listen for some wholesome roasting and reflection on the days ahead.

Honestly no philosophy in this one. Just reflecting on the lyrics of the new Jonas Brothers music compared to ballads of old.

From the spelling bee to personal mission statements, Josiah covers a lot of ground in a short episode.

Petitions create surface level change or result in rejection. Relationships create deeper change. How has the coddling of the American mind affected our negotiations and relationships?

A life well lived from a country music perspective. Featuring Tim McGraw but not for the best song ever- “live like you were dying.” That will have to be another day.

What is wisdom? Starting with perspective from whoville, and moving to when mountain goats give birth, we’ll explore why we all need to see a counselor.

What is the difference between economic justice, capacity building, and charity? This episode boils down to a few stories and a lot of economic philosophizing.

Inspired by the lyrics to Timshel, Josiah shares his experiences with death. We have a choice in how to respond. Will we choose to live? “This is what makes man great. His ladder to the sky.”

Where does our identity come from? Us, others, or elsewhere?

EconTalk, Revisionist History, WorkLife, How I Built This, and more. Gotta get your fix, and Josiah shares recommendations of podcasts to check out at 1.5 speed