The Overthinkers
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The Overthinkers
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 y...
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Does Bigfoot Exist? (With CJ Blackburn and Kara Russo)
Do monsters, cryptids, and urban legends like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster exist? If so, how would we know for certain? Joseph Holmes and Nathan...
Should We Be Scared of AI? (With Boze Herrington)
Everyone's talking about AI nowadays. Should we be scared of it? If so, what exactly should we be scared of? We bring on culture and social critic Boz...
How Should We Handle Fear? (With Steven Taylor)
It seems like today we're more afraid than ever. So how do we handle these fears? And how do we help our children handle fears? Joseph Holmes and Nath...
What's Wrong with the Modern World? (With Paul Kingsnorth)
Most people feel like there's something wrong with our modern world. But what exactly is it? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with writer and...
What's Wrong with Re-Enchantment? (With Dr. Joy Clarkson)
What does it mean to be disenchanted? And why are so many people talking about the need to re-enchant the world? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes dis...
How Do We Know What We Know? (With Dr. Zak Schmoll)
How can we know anything for certain? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson welcome back author and academic Dr. Zak Schmoll to discuss the ever-pesky pro...
Is Social Media Making Us Dumber?
Is social media making us dumber? Is it making us worse? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes give social media a grade and give advice on how to be smar...
How Do We Solve Homelessness? (With Dr. Terrence Lester)
Homelessness is something everyone agrees is a problem. Yet, no one seems to know how to solve it. Scholar, speaker, community activist and author of...
Should the Church Support the Arts? (With Brian Brown)
Is the church not supportive enough of the arts? What would such support look like? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes talk to Brian Brown of the Ansel...
What is the Purpose of Education? (with Annie Crawford)
As more and more people are questioning the usefulness of higher education, it's worthwhile to ask: what is the purpose of education in the first plac...
Does Discussion Really Change Minds?
Our culture, and our entire political system, is based on the idea that discussion and debate can change hearts and minds. But is that a lie? Nathan C...
What is Transhumanism?
Transhumanism is a growing topic of conversation and concern in the culture. But what exactly is it? And why is it so controversial? Joseph Holmes and...
What is Rest?
Summer is a time of rest. But what is rest and how do we rest well? When is too much rest and when is not enough?
References and resourc...
Is Authenticity Overrated?
Millennials and Gen Z love authenticity. But is authenticity all it's cracked up to be? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson investigate and give their t...
Why Do We Love Superheroes? (With Sean Gaffney)
Why are superheroes seemingly always so popular? And is that a good thing? We discuss with screenwriter, professor, and author Sean Gaffney.
How Do We Build Community? (With Gov. John Kasich)
Why is it so hard to build community today and how do we do it anyway? We discuss with author and former governor John Kasich on our latest episode.
What is the Secret to Happiness?
Everyone wants to be happy. But for so many, it seems so out of reach. What's the secret? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss on our latest epis...
How Do You Deal with FOMO?
How do you deal with FOMO (the fear of missing out)? Why is this such a modern phenomenon, and what steps can you take to overcome it? Nathan and Jose...
Do We Need Experts?
Today lots of people are turning against experts. But is this wise? What are the problems with relying on experts and what are the problems with rejec...
What is Victim Mentality?
What is a victim mentality? How do you know you have it and how do you overcome it? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss.
Ref...
How Do You Overcome Impostor Syndrome? (With Mary Marantz)
Everyone who has ambitious goals has probably at some point dealt with impostor syndrome. So what is it? And how do we overcome it? Joseph Holmes and...
How Do You Overcome Addiction? (With Ian Morgan Cron)
Most people have either struggled with an addiction or know someone who has. So how does one overcome addiction? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson inv...
Why Does Beauty Matter? (With Andrew Klavan)
What is beauty? Does it matter? If so, why? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with bestselling author and podcaster Andew Klavan.
How Do We Overcome Shame? (With Aimee Byrd)
What is shame? And how do we overcome it? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with celebrated author Aimee Byrd her book "Saving Face" about her...
Is Religion in Decline? (With Ryan Burge)
Is religion in decline or are we headed for a revival? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with America's leading political scientist Ryan Burge...
Why am I a Christian? (With Nathan Sherrer)
Why do people beome (and stay) Christians or any religion whatsoever? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson welcome Nathan Sherrer on the show to discuss...
What's The Devil Really Like? (With Jared Brock)
What's The Devil really like according to the original Biblical writers who talked about him? We discuss with writer and filmmaker Jared Brock, author...
Is Jesus More Than a Historical Figure? (With John Eldredge)
Everyone loves Jesus. But who was Jesus? Was he just a historical figure, or was he someone you can have a relationship with today? Joseph Holmes and...
How Do You Hear The Holy Spirit? (With Tyler Staton)
The Holy Spirit is a really important part of Christian theology. But he's also the least understood. What's the traditional Christian understanding o...
Should We Fight Culture Wars?
Culture wars seem to dominate life today. Should we participate in them, or abandon them? If we should engage with them, how and why? Joseph Holmes an...
How Do Movies and TV Change Us? (With Walter Hickey)
Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson talk with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Walter Hickey about what the research says on how the media w...
What Makes a Great Hero?
We all love heroes. But not all heroes are created equal. What makes a hero that can stand the test of time and also make us better? Nathan Clarkson a...
Why Do We Need Religious Movies? (With Spencer Folmar)
Why are there so few religious movies when the majority of the world is religious? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson welcome back filmmaker Spencer Fo...
What's Wrong with Modern Dating?
Nobody likes modern dating. But why is it so hard? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss.
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How Does Trauma Affect Our Relationships? (With Tabitha Panariso)
How does the experience of hardship in our past affect our ability to have healthy relationships now? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with a...
Will Men and Women Ever Get Along? (With Annie Crawford)
Men and women have been involved in a "battle of the sexes" throughout history. What is the source of this conflict, and how do we solve it? We bring...
Are Romance Movies and Books Bad for You? (With Keelia Clarkson)
The romance genre may be the most popular genre in the world. But is it harmful for us? Does it create unrealistic and harmful expectations? Nathan Cl...
Is Anyone Beyond Redemption?
In honor of co-host Nathan Clarkson's new Western movie "Bright Sky", Nathan and Joseph discuss whether anyone is beyond redemption, and what that mea...
How Do We Know Our Calling? (With Dr. William Klein)
How do we know our calling in life? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes talk to Biblical scholar Dr. William Klein on the history of the word "calling"...
Should We Read the Classics? (With Faith Moore)
Many of us find it hard to read classic literature. But is there value in it worth pushing through anyway? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson welcome a...