A place where you can have fun thinking deeply about all the big and beautiful questions of life complete with cutaways. Hosts Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson explore subjects of art, faith, philosophy, culture, and more with some of today’s leading and most influential minds and figures. So put your thinking caps and your laughing socks on and come on in!
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A place for honest and unhurried conversations about interactive life with God. Hosted by Nathan Foster from Renovaré, a nonprofit that offers resources, events, and learning communities to help people become more like Jesus. Learn more at renovare.org.
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The footy stories no other journos can be stuffed covering. Will & MJ have the inside (& outside) word on what happens after the final siren blows.
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An inside look at some of the key decisions, people and places shaping the future of Leeds.
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Is Witchcraft Harmless? (With Mary Jackson)
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There's a rise in interest and practice of witchcraft among young people. Is that worth being concerned about? We discuss with journalist Mary Jackson. Notes from the show: Witchcraft definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/witchcraft Witchcraft history: https://www.britannica.com/topic/witchcraft Mary Jackson's article on rise of wi…
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Renovaré’s Education Program Coordinator Wendy Dean talks with Nate about wanting what’s best for our kids—and letting God’s vision of the best supersede our own.Av Renovaré
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Do Demons Exist? (With Dr. Joy Vaughan)
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Do demons exist? If so, what are they like? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson welcome New Testament Scholar, author, and demon-expert Dr. Joy Vaughan to help them navigate the world of supernatural evil on this latest episode of spooky month. Further links: Demon definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demon Demon history: https://ww…
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Everyone wants to overcome fear. But is fear ever something to embrace rather than reject? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss in their latest episode - the first of scary thinking month. Links to referenced resources: Fear Definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fear Fear is one of our most powerful emotions: https://www.menta…
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Winn Collier — Hope That Won’t Disappoint
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Winn Collier, director of the Eugene Peterson Center for Christian Imagination, talks with Nathan about hardships that shatter false hopes and the one reality that provides a sturdy place to stand.Av Renovaré
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Are Science and Faith Compatible? (With Dr. Spencer Klavan)
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Many people feel like they have to choose between science and faith. But do they really? What is the history of science and faith, and when did this supposed conflict start? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson welcome author and scholar Dr. Spencer Klavan to discuss this topic and Klavan's new book on the subject "Light of the Mind, Light of the Worl…
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Is Therapy Only for Mentally Ill People? (With Alyssa Plock)
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Who is therapy for? Is it only people with diagnosed mental illness? Or can anyone benefit? We discuss with mental health advocate Alyssa Plock. Data and references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrobinson/2021/02/04/47-of-americans-believe-seeking-therapy-is-a-sign-of-weakness/ https://www.scrippsnews.com/health/75-of-americans-feel-health-care…
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Steve Macchia — The Gift of Brokenness
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Steve and Nate have an honest conversation about whether Christian spiritual formation is a movement or just a moment or fad. They also delve into the importance of total abandonment to God and the gift of brokenness.Av Renovaré
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Why do most people work a 9-5? And should we get rid of it? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss in the latest episode of The Overthinkers. Further reading: History and the origin of the 9-5. https://hbr.org/2021/07/breaking-free-from-a-9-to-5-culture Arguments against 9-5: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2021/07/25/working-9-to-5-is-an…
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Is the World Overpopulated or Underpopulated? (With Dr. Jared Pincin)
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Some think the world is getting too many people to sustain the planet. Others warn that we don't have enough kids to care for the old people. Who's right? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson invite Economist Dr. Jared Pincin to discuss. Info highlighted in episode: World hits 8 billion people: https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2023/11/world-popu…
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Sarah Clarkson — George MacDonald’s Fairy Stories
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Nathan welcomes author Sarah Clarkson to the show to discuss Scottish preacher and fiction writer George MacDonald—a key influence on Sarah’s literary career as well as her faith. Show Notes You can find Sarah writing regularly at her Substack, From the Vicarage (sarahclarkson.substack.com) or discover her books at sarahclarkson.com Recommended by …
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Getting offended is very common today--particularly online. But is being offended off-limits for Christians? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss. Definition of “Offended”: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/offended Why Christians Shouldn’t Be Offended: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/blessed-are-the-unoffendable https://www.christianityt…
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Is Evolution Biblical? (With Dr. Dru Johnson)
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Christians and Charles Darwin's theory of evolution have often been at odds. But is that conflict justified? Dr. Dru Johnson, Biblical scholar and author of the book "What Hath Darwin to Do with Scripture?", walks Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson through the places where Darwin's work matches with the Biblical narrative--and where it diverges. And…
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Poet laureate, professor, and author Ben Myers joins Nate to discuss a book that has been a constant and formative presence in his life: Dante's The Divine Comedy. Benjamin Myers is the Crouch-Matthis Professor of Literature and the director of the Great Books Honors Program at Oklahoma Baptist University. A former poet laureate of Oklahoma, he is …
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Is Community Possible Today? (With Houston Coley)
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We all want community today. But is community possible in a modern society that puts up so many barriers to it? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson are joined by thinker and filmmaker Houston Coley to discuss. Lack of friends today: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/07/well/live/adult-friendships-number.html https://nypost.com/2021/07/27/americans-have…
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Is AI Dangerous? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes look at the evidence and discuss. AI Definition: https://www.britannica.com/technology/artificial-intelligence Why AI is Dangerous: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/heres-why-ai-may-be-extremely-dangerous-whether-its-conscious-or-not/ Why Experts Disagree: https://www.vox.com/future-perfe…
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Mimi Dixon and Richard Foster — Worth Celebrating
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Nathan Foster has an in-person conversation with Mimi Dixon and Richard Foster about the two introductory books in the 2024-2025 Renovaré Book Club season — Richard's classic Celebration of Discipline and Mimi's Worth Celebrating (a book biography that explores why Celebration of Discipline started a movement). Registration for the Renovaré Book Cl…
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Is watching the news necessary to stay informed, or bad for your mental health? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss. Growing number of people avoiding the news: https://www.washingtonpost.com/media/2023/08/01/news-avoid-depressing/ Media confidence reaches new low: https://news.gallup.com/poll/512861/media-confidence-matches-2016-record-low.a…
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For an idea so often discussed and debated, tolerance is a relatively recent virtue. Why did it become so popular? And is it overrated? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss. Merriam Webster definition of Tolerance: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tolerance History of the virtue of tolerance: https://iep.utm.edu/tolerati/#H2 Popper’s…
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Author and podcast host Nick Page shares some guidelines for understanding the Bible and reading with a heart open to encountering God. Show Notes The Mid-Faith Crisis Podcast Some of Nick’s Books Nick Page on microblogAv Renovaré
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"Nepo Babies" is a term that's grown in popularity in the 2020s. But what is it really about? And is it a problem? Nathan and Joseph discuss what Nepo Babies are, what they mean in the context of the modern world, and what we should do about it. What is a Nepo Baby?: https://www.vulture.com/article/what-is-a-nepotism-baby.html Nepo Baby Denials of …
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So many people do everything right and still feel like a failure in life. Why does that happen? And how do you fix it? We discuss. 1 in 4 men feel like failures: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/one-in-four-men-feel-like-failures-survey-finds/news-story/548fc822a127c3c71570351fb59661d2 What is adulting? https://time.com/4361866/adulting-defin…
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Mariah Velásquez — Practicing the Presence of God
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Mariah Velásquez, Director of the Incarnatio Center for Formation and Integration at Westmont College and Associate Director of the Martin Center, joins Nate on the Life with God podcast to talk about a favorite book—Brother Lawrence’s The Practice of the Presence of God. Show Notes 1. Book excerpts: Practicing the Presence of Christ An Habitual Se…
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How Do You Make a House a Home? (With Sally Clarkson)
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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…
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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/…
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How Do We Reach the Culture? (With Daniel Blackaby and Michael Blackaby)
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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:…
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Julia Roller — The Right Book at the Right Time
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Writer and editor Julia Roller joins Nate to talk about how God uses books to guide us into transforming ideas and encounters and shares about the book that changed her life. Julia Roller is an author and editor living in San Diego, CA with her husband and three children. She is also the MomCo Coordinator at Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church…
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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-s…
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Are People Fundamentally Good? (With Louis Giovino)
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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/…
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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…
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Deep relationships take time. Renovaré board and ministry team member Margaret Campbell shares with Nate what she's learned through the years about the slow and beautiful unfolding of true friendships — with people and with God.Av Renovaré
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How Much Should We Sacrifice for Others?
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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-relationshi…
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Joe Davis and Nick Page — Disagreeing and Staying Friends
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Joe Davis and Nick Page have been friends for over 30 years and co-host The Mid-Faith Crisis Podcast. They share with Nate about disagreement as a productive part of friendship and faith that helps us work through concepts that impact our ability to love God and others. Show Notes The Mid-Faith Crisis Podcast Some of Nick’s Books Nick Page on micro…
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Why Do We Love The Inklings? (With John Hendrix)
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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.Av Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes
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How Do We Overcome Church Hurt? (With Aimee Byrd)
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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-Lr6o71G4nsk…
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Is Being Patriotic Bad? (With Dr. Preston Sprinkle)
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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:/…
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Adri-Marie van Heerden — Learning to Look Again
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South African Spiritual Director Adri-Marie van Heerden talks with Nate about making friends cross-culturally, the need for humility, and learning to see others as God sees us — with great regard. Adri-Marie's organization is called Tending the Fire. You can contact her at a3mvanheerden@gmail.com.Av Renovaré
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Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes tackle the topic of celebrity crushes. Are they harmless? Or potentially bad for you?Av Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes
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