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Always Searching With Dr. Saralyn Mark

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In this episode, we welcome back David French, columnist for The New York Times , former constitutional attorney, and author of Divided We Fall . We discuss the current state of American democracy, the challenges of political division, and how we can engage in civil discourse despite deep ideological differences. David also shares a personal update on his family and reflects on the profound trials and growth that come with adversity. 📌 What We Discuss: ✔️ How David and his family navigated the challenges of a serious health crisis. ✔️ The rise of political polarization and the factors driving it. ✔️ Why distinguishing between “unwise, unethical, and unlawful” is crucial in analyzing political actions. ✔️ How consuming different perspectives (even opposing ones) helps in understanding political dynamics. ✔️ The role of Christian values in politics and how they are being redefined. ⏳ Episode Highlights 📍 [00:01:00] – David French’s background and his journey from litigation to journalism. 📍 [00:02:30] – Personal update: David shares his wife Nancy’s battle with cancer and their journey as a family. 📍 [00:06:00] – How to navigate personal trials while maintaining faith and resilience. 📍 [00:10:00] – The danger of political paranoia and the pitfalls of extreme polarization. 📍 [00:18:00] – The "friend-enemy" paradigm in American politics and its influence in Christian fundamentalism. 📍 [00:24:00] – Revisiting Divided We Fall : How America’s divisions have devolved since 2020. 📍 [00:40:00] – The categories and differences of unwise, unethical, and unlawful political actions. 📍 [00:55:00] – The balance between justice, kindness, and humility in political engagement. 📍 [01:00:00] – The After Party initiative: A Christian approach to politics focused on values rather than policy. 💬 Featured Quotes 🔹 "You don't know who you truly are until your values are tested." – David French 🔹 "If we focus on the relational, we can have better conversations even across deep differences." – Corey Nathan 🔹 "Justice, kindness, and humility—if you're missing one, you're doing it wrong." – David French 🔹 "The United States has a history of shifting without repenting. We just move on." – David French 📚 Resources Mentioned David French’s Writing: New York Times David’s Book: Divided We Fall The After Party Initiative – More Info Advisory Opinions Podcast (with Sarah Isgur & David French) – Listen Here 📣 Call to Action If you found this conversation insightful, please: ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/politicsandreligion ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion 🔗 Connect With Us on Social Media @coreysnathan: Bluesky LinkedIn Instagram Threads Facebook Substack David French: 🔗 Twitter | BlueSky | New York Times Our Sponsors Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com Prolux Autogroup: www.proluxautogroup.com or www.granadahillsairporttransportation.com Let’s keep talking politics and religion—with gentleness and respect. 🎙️💡…

Always Searching With Dr. Saralyn Mark

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What if there’s a better way to realistically transform our lives? On Always Searching, Dr. Saralyn Mark intends to find out by challenging conventional wisdom in health and wellness by speaking with fascinating people she’s met throughout her life. Through her heartfelt and provocative conversations with special guests, Dr. Mark will uncover answers about health, medicine, science and technology that will inspire listeners to lead lives filled with balance and curiosity.

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Always Searching To Go Where No Woman Has Gone Before with SpaceX Astronaut Pilot Dr. Sian Proctor 35:07

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Dr. Sian Proctor has gone further than any woman has gone before in Space. As the first African-American woman to pilot a spacecraft for the first all commercial space flight, Dr. Proctor reached a pinnacle of exploration which has inspired her artistry and JEDI leadership. Her journey as a geoscientist to an astronaut is chronicled in the Netflix film, The Countdown. She is a true Rock Star.…

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Always Searching To Fly Higher With NASA Astronaut and Combat Pilot Ron Garan 35:25

2 years ago35:25

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Ron Garan, a NASA astronaut, combat fighter pilot, entrepreneur, and author, takes us on an extraordinary journey through his universe. His "Orbital Perspective" inspires people around the globe to take action against hunger, thirst and climate change. His focus on embracing the bigger picture to achieve a greater goal transcends gravity. Join our team of Explorers! Tweet at us @AlwaysSearchPod…

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Always Searching To Train Like An Astronaut 34:37

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What does it take to train like an astronaut or as an explorer on Mount Everest? We unravel these mysteries with Erin Bonilla, Vice President of Training Programs for STAR HARBOR, analog astronaut, space artist, and creative director for digital strategy and designs. She believes that through spaceflight training, we can gain a deeper appreciation of our own planet and learn how to protect it.…

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Always Searching For A Safe Harbor Among The Stars 33:22

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In this far-reaching conversation, astrophysicist, Maraia Tanner looks back in time with the Webb telescope which she help design as well as into the future as the CEO of STAR HARBOR. the first publicly accessible commercial astronaut training and research & development facility in the world. Observations about life in the Universe to protecting life on our planet are pondered.…

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Mark My Words-Always Searching For More Space 6:57

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October 2022 is a stellar month for space enthusiasts. Planetary protection advances with an asteroid's orbit shifted by a vehicular collision, Jupiter comes close to Earth as it orbits around the sun, and Artermis may finally orbit the moon. Several of the Always Searching podcasts feature space experts from many disciplines including suit designers, scientists, engineers, astronauts, entrepreneurs and more. They reflect the podcast's theme by realistically transforming their lives by questioning conventional wisdom in health, science and technology. We designate October as Space Month. We all need more Space!…

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Always Searching For Life After Death With Nicole Kerr 36:28

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In this episode of Always Searching, Dr. Saralyn Mark talks to Nicole Kerr, an award-winning health expert and author of the bestseller, You are Deathless, which chronicles her near-death experiences and how it transformed her life. When she was an Air Force cadet, she was a victim of a horrific car accident which left her for dead on the side of a mountain road. She describes what she felt and witnessed when her heart stopped. Nicole now helps others to find emotional, physical and spiritual well-being through her private practice and public speaking. Buy You are Deathles s: https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Deathless-Near-Death-Experience/dp/B0B92CH4KN Let's Be Social! Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlwaysSearchpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alwayssearchingpod/…

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Always Searching To Improve Global Health With Dr. Padmini Murthy 36:43

3 years ago36:43

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In this episode of Always Searching, we speak to Dr. Padmini Murthy, the Global Health Director at the New York Medical College School of Health Sciences. As a professor and a physician leader with the United Nations, the American Medical Women's Association among many other organizations, she shares her knowledge and compassion with the global community with the goal to unite to achieve health equity for everyone.…

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Always Searching To Hope For The Best, But To Prepare For The Worst 8:04

3 years ago8:04

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In this Mark My Words segment of Always Searching, Dr. Saralyn Mark discusses the importance of finding and nurturing hope in our hearts and minds while preparing for the worst. This perspective allows us to take a realistic view of our lives while ensuring that the gifts which brighten our world shine on. Even in the darkest of days, the sun always rises.…

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Always Searching To Clear The Air With Dr. Matthew Johnson 37:33

3 years ago37:33

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In this episode of Always Searching, Dr. Matthew Johnson, climatologist, professor at the University of Copenhagen and entrepreneur, shares his expert opinion on the role of human behavior and climate change. His innovative solutions can provide a better future for our planet, but everyone has a role to play to shift the direction from destruction of the global environment which our children will inherit if we don't act now. Let's be social! Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/AlwaysSearchpod and Instagram @alwayssearchingpod…

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Always Searching To Learn, Teach and Heal With Elaine Grohman 42:56

3 years ago42:56

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Energy healer, author and educator, Elaine Grohman, shares her life experiences and wisdom which will 'enlighten' our Always Searching team of explorers. She provides a master class on how to understand our existence on this planet as well as the inner gifts which we all have to help us lead lives filled with love, tranquility and wellness.…

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Always Searching For A 5 Star Meal With Dr. Dorit Donoviel 38:02

3 years ago38:02

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In this episode of Always Searching, Dr. Saralyn Mark has a candid conversation with Dr. Dorit Donoviel, a space scientist and the Executive Director for the Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH) located at the Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Donoviel leads, with a sense of inclusion and humor, an organization that is developing innovative approaches to reduce risks to humans on long duration missions to the moon and Mars with lessons learned to improve our health on Earth. One of the most important countermeasures will surprise you!…

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Always Searching To Operate In A Male Dominant World With Dr. Kim Templeton 37:09

3 years ago37:09

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How does one operate in a male dominant environment and still retain compassion and joy? Dr. Kim Templeton does it with surgical precision and a sense of purpose to make the world better for those around and behind her. Dr. Templeton, a professor of orthopedic surgery, is a leader in academic medicine and professional societies such as the American Medical Association and the American Medical Women's Association. She is also a powerful voice for diversity, inclusion and equity including for an aging workforce and the LGBTQ+ communities. Necessity is the Mother of invention including gendered innovation. She not only designed her own surgical instruments, but also tools to address stress, burn-out and discrimination. Dr. Templeton doesn't just 'fix' bones, but what ails society.…

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Mark My Words: She Was Warned But She Persisted 15:14

3 years ago15:14

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In this Mark My Words segment of Always Searching, Dr. Saralyn Mark discusses the earth-shattering Supreme Court decision to overturn the 1972 Roe v. Wade ruling which ensured that women had the freedom to make decisions about their reproductive health and bodies. Dr. Mark shares her poignant experiences as a women's health physician and policy expert during the years that abortion rights were continually being dissected by state governments across the country. The United States has the highest maternal mortality among developed nations, and now joins 24 nations, which includes Afghanistan and Yemen, with the most restrictive abortion laws. With an eye toward the past, present and future, Dr. Mark envisions a world where the rights of women and girls will be protected in the United States, but the tragic battle will be costly as measured by the loss of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Always Searching is hosted by Dr. Saralyn Mark and Produced by Noah Jones of Nojo Creative Communications.…

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Always Searching For The Force Within Us With Alires Almon 35:53

3 years ago35:53

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In this episode of Always Searching with Dr. Saralyn Mark, a space scientist, mental health champion and renaissance woman, Alires Almon shares her wisdom and vision for a world where mental health care is accessible to everyone by using novel therapies and digital treatment. As an entrepreneur, she created the first snowboard designed for women and the strategy for the 100 Year Starship Project. Alires serves in leadership roles for the Colorado Space Business Roundtable and iGIANT® among many other organizations. She takes Stars Wars and gaming to a whole new level where equity rules! Find out more about 100 Year Space Project here: https://100yss.org/ Colorado Space Business Roundtable: https://coloradosbr.org / Always Searching is on Instagram and we love connecting with our listeners! Join our team of explorers and reach out! https://www.instagram.com/alwayssearchingpod/ Always Searching is hosted by Dr. Saralyn Mark and Produced by Noah Jones of Nojo Creative Communications…

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Always Searching On This Planet For Janet Ivey's MasterPeace Theater 43:43

3 years ago43:43