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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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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Renovaré Book Club begins September 23. Learn more at renovare.org/bookclub. ---- 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 (sara…
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Should Christians Get Offended?
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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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Renovaré Book Club begins September 23. Learn more at renovare.org/bookclub. ---- 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 …
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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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Renovaré Book Club begins September 23. Learn more at renovare.org/bookclub. ---- 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 Ce…
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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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Renovaré Book Club begins September 23. Learn more at renovare.org/bookclub. ---- 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 microblog…
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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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Why Do I Feel Like a Failure?
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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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Renovaré Book Club begins September 23. Learn more at renovare.org/bookclub. ---- 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 …
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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 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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Renovaré Book Club begins September 23. Learn more at renovare.org/bookclub. ---- 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 child…
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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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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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Is Mental Illness a Myth?
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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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Renovaré Book Club begins September 23. Learn more at renovare.org/bookclub. ---- 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.…
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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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Renovaré Book Club begins September 23. Learn more at renovare.org/bookclub. ---- 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 other…
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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.Di Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes
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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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Renovaré Book Club begins September 23. Learn more at renovare.org/bookclub. ---- 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 h…
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Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes tackle the topic of celebrity crushes. Are they harmless? Or potentially bad for you?Di Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes
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How Do You Make (and Keep) Friends as an Adult? (With Nathan Sherrer)
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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%…
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Renovaré Book Club begins September 23. Learn more at renovare.org/bookclub. ---- Nathan talks with prison chaplain John Paul Westin about the penitentiary as parish and learning to see each person there as God's "friends and special ones." Show Notes A few annotated book suggestions from John Paul: Cur Deus Homo — Anselm of Canterbury thinks about…
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Are Miracles Real? (With Dr. Craig Keener)
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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/miracleDi Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes
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Is It Better to Choose Security or Dreams?
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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%…
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Renovaré Book Club begins September 23. Learn more at renovare.org/bookclub. ---- Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore, authors of Liturgies for Wholeness, join Nate to talk about the formational power of liturgy and friendship. Friendship is a relational connection point many people struggle with, but it's a grand invitation into deeper relationship…
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What is Church? (With Father Astor Yelangueuzian)
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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-t…
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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=fulltextDi Nathan Clarkson & Joseph Holmes
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Renovaré Book Club begins September 23. Learn more at renovare.org/bookclub. ---- This meditation by Nathan Foster on Luke 22 invites us to the Mount of Olives where Jesus prayed “let this cup pass from me.”Di Renovaré
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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/…
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