The Overthinkers

What does it mean to "make a house a home" and why is focusing on the home making a comeback? Mrs. Sally Clarkson brings    Romanticize Your Life Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/should-you-romanticize-your-life-with-keelia-clarkson/id1510271421?i=1000640843163   Homesteading Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/should-we-move-to-a-cabin-in-the-woods/id1510271421?i=10006298...

What is the difference between equity and equality? And which is more important? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss.   Equity vs Equality definitions:    Merriam Webster:  https://www.merriam-webster.com/grammar/equality-vs-equity-difference   George Washington University: https://onlinepublichealth.gwu.edu/resources/equity-vs-equality/

How does one reach this new generation with the truth of Christianity? We discuss with authors Daniel and Michael Blackaby.  Links for more info:   https://www.pewresearch.org/religion/2022/09/13/how-u-s-religious-composition-has-changed-in-recent-decades/   https://news.gallup.com/opinion/polling-matters/406544/slowdown-rise-religious-nones.aspx   https://religionunplugged.com/news/2023/10/24/the...

Nihilism is arguably the most influential philosophy today. But what is it? And what are its strengths and weaknesses? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss. Definition of nihilism: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nihilism   History of nihilsim: https://iep.utm.edu/nihilism/   Dan Harmon on the meaning of life: https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/rick-and-morty-creator-dan-harmon-qu...

Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes invite Producer and theologian Lou Giovino back on the show to discuss whether people are fundamentally good or evil, and what that means. Links to further resources below.   Pope Francis Interview: https://x.com/60Minutes/status/1792337978313802225   Pope Francis Controversy: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/may/20/pope-francis-tells-cbs-norah-odonnell-t...

Does mental illness not exist like some people suggest? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss why some people think mental illness is a myth and how to best love people in your life who struggle with mental health problems.    Links to resources for further overthinking:    https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mental%20illness (definition) https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2019/05/...

What is the right balance between self sacrifice and self care? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss:   Links to further reading: https://medium.com/@treadmilltreats/sacrificing-your-own-happiness-for-another-person-cc7abdc6907f   https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/202012/how-much-are-you-willing-sacrifice-your-relationship  

Why is the literary group started by CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien--The Inklings--still so popular to this day? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss with celebrated artist and author John Hendrix.

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson talk to author and speaker Aimee Byrd about how a religious person can be hurt by their religious community and still retain their faith.   Link to Aimee's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Hope-Our-Scars-Underground-Disillusionment-ebook/dp/B0CKMV7KSZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Y78GY0Y0Q6CM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2g9EJek-Lr6o71G4nskD35Fh3mv78ZGrP0rWYtwp7fU.f5rU7fPTwkQfLTiNNrc...

Is it ever good to be patriotic? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson invite on Biblical Scholar, author, and podcast host, Dr. Preston Sprinkle to discuss when patriotism crosses the line into harm. https://www.britannica.com/topic/patriotism-sociology https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2021/07/patriotism-nationalism-happiness/619325/ https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2024/march-web-only/...

Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes tackle the topic of celebrity crushes. Are they harmless? Or potentially bad for you?

It's our 200th episode! We bring both Nathans back together to discuss how you can make (and keep) friends as an adult. Links for more info:   https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/americans-fewer-friends-survey-b1890794.html   https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/researchers-find-strong-relationships-protect-long-term-health-and-happiness#:~:text=But%20the%20longest%20running%20study,healthy%20in...

Do miracles happen today? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson talk to Dr. Craig Keener, author of the book "Miracles Today", to discuss whether miracles are real and answer modern objections.   Link to more resources: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miracle

So many creative people wrestle with whether to choose financial security, or their artistic dreams. But why should you have to choose? And how do you know what to choose? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss the trade-offs.   Links: https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/what-is-financial-security/#:~:text=Quick%20Answer,clear%20of%20high%2Dinterest%20debt .   https://www.pewresearch.or...

A growing number of people in The West are abandoning church, reinventing church, and saying we need to come back to church. But what even is church? We discuss with Anglican minister Father Astor on our latest episode.    Links to further resources:     https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/origin-nature-church/   https://www.catholic.com/audio/sp/the-true-meaning-of-the-word-church   https://...

Should you live more by reason or by faith? Two overthinking Christians--Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes--give their answer.    Link to resources: https://academic.oup.com/book/38895/chapter-abstract/338046901?redirectedFrom=fulltext

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson welcome author and law professor Dr. John Inazu to discuss his new book " Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect ", and how we can learn to live and love across difference in a very divided time.   Links to further reading: https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2019/06/19/public-highly-critical-of-state-of-polit...

How do the metaphors we use to describe ourselves and our world shape us--for good and ill? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes bring back author Dr. Joy Clarkson to discuss the limits of how we describe ourselves in the modern world and what metaphors we should add to our vocabulary. 

Some filmmakers are claiming that blockbusters are dumbing down audiences so that they can't appreciate better, more challenging movies. But is that true? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson bring on film critic Jillian Schroeder to discuss on this latest episode.  https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/04/opinion/martin-scorsese-marvel.html   https://variety.com/2019/film/news/martin-scorsese-marvel-theme...

Many single people find themselves ashamed of their singleness. But is being single always a bad thing? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson--a single and a married man--discuss.   External links: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/more-americans-are-choosing-to-stay-single/

Everyone agrees that dating is more difficult and ever. So how do you find a spouse if you want one? Resident happily married couple Nathan and Keelia Clarkson tell their story to resident single Joseph Holmes and give great tips for all the singles out there on this latest episode. https://www.forbes.com/health/dating/dating-statistics/#:~:text=Data%20from%20Pew%20Research%20Center%20has%20found%...

More people are dating outside their faith today and fewer people are dating outside their politics. Is this a good thing? What should be a deal breaker when it comes to beliefs? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss.

As fewer people are getting married, many people are arguing that single people are happier than married people. But is that true? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson interview sociologist and author Dr. Brad Wilcox on this deeply relevant topic. 

Nathan Clarrkson and Joseph Holmes take on one of the most popular pieces of advice today and unpack whether it's actually good advice--and when.

What is art and what is it for? And why does that question even matter? By request, Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson tackle with one of the most difficult questions yet.   Links to other resources:   https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/art-definition/   https://www.britannica.com/art/visual-arts