The Overthinkers

Everyone likes to complain about Christian films, but how can they be better? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson speak with filmmaker and film festival host Mark Den Bleyker about what he's seen from festival submissions as the biggest things that could be done to improve the faith-based genre.

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson invite author and media founder Jake Doberenz to discuss why our culture is so obsessed with identity and what the good and bad sides are of that.

Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes welcome back Nathan Sherrer to discuss why guys like sports and video games so much. Is that something we should be concerned about or celebrate? Or somewhere in between?

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with artist and entrepreneur Jonathan Pressley how artists can be more productive while avoiding burnout.

Antiheroes are everywhere in pop culture today, from Rick and Morty to Harley Quinn to Breaking Bad. Why are we drawn to antiheroes and is it a bad thing? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with their usual depth and humor.

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson invite author Sarah Clarkson on the show to discuss why--in a world of movies, TV, theater and video games--reading still matters.

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson sit down with Chris Pierdomenico of Dork Daily to discuss whether being a nerd is a positive thing or an unhealthy sign of immaturity.

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss whether the world is getting better or worse, and what that means for how we engage with it.

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with Journalist Meagan Clark what fake news is and how we can fight for news media integrity in the modern world.

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson ask whether or not our society--far from not being empathetic enough--is putting us under pressure to care too much about others and doing damage to us as a result.

On this special one-year anniversary episode of The Overthinkers, Joseph Holmes, Nathan Clarkson, and Nathan Sherrer discuss the beginnings of the podcast and why they think the podcast is important.

Just in time for The Oscars, Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson are joined once again by Kevin McCreary to discuss whether awards are even something that artists should care about.

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with podcast host and author Kat Harris whether waiting for sex till your married is possible or worthwhile--and what the biggest problems are with how Americans discuss sex and abstinence. 

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with returning guest Louis Giovino whether Jesus's death was necessary to save humanity or just inevitable, and what implications that has.

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson welcome biblical scholar Preston Sprinkle on to discuss whether Hell exists and whether our ideas about it are informed by what scripture actually says or misunderstandings of it.

Nathan Sherrer joins Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson to discuss how modern pop culture portrays God, what it says about us--and where it goes wrong.

Does the multiverse exist? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss the likelihood we live in a multiverse and why the idea has become so popular in the modern imagination. 

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss, in light of awful revelations by some of our favorite artists, whether or not it's right--or even possible--to separate the art from the artist when evaluating a work of art.

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson sit down with writer and actress Keelia Clarkson to discuss the different lies that Hollywood has taught us about sex and love--and how they can do better.

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss whether or not physical attraction matters in dating, love, and marriage. And, if so, what does that mean for how we pursue relationships?

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson welcome relationship and dating expert Kait Warman (host of The Heart of Dating podcast) on the show to discuss the best and worst advice out there on how to find love and what things might be holding you back.

Does our society not value mothers and motherhood? If so, how did we get here and how do we fix it? Sally Clarkson, author, speaker, and host of the show "At Home with Sally Clarkson and Friends" joins us to discuss this and more.

Can Christian films have R-rated content like sex, violence, and profanity? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson talk to the famous director of R-rated faith-based films, Spencer Folmar, about why he's passionate about making more adult-oriented faith-based films.

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson welcome back fellow Overthinker Nathan Sherrer to discuss Nathan Sherrer's new article about overthinking and whether whether "overthinking" is actually bad for you.

What is toxic masculinity and is the way our culture talks about it more helpful or hurtful? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson talk with the founder of The Masculinist newsletter, website, and podcast, Aaron Renn, to discuss this highly charged and controversial topic. Visit Aaron Renn's website at https://themasculinist.com/