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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. 🎙️💡…
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Have you ever turned to meditation as your go-to practice, only to find it doesn’t quite deliver the peace it once did? That’s exactly what happened to me. In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journey of navigating a pivotal moment when meditation stopped working and how it pushed me to explore new ways of regulating my nervous system. If you’ve ever felt stuck or disillusioned with a practice you thought would always work, this episode will resonate deeply. Let’s uncover what lies beyond meditation and discover how embracing other tools can open up unexpected pathways to healing and growth. Join me for a live breathwork session at brookesnow.com/events Book mentioned: How To Be The Love You Seek by Dr. Nicole Perera…
Are You Creating From Fear or Safety? Are you unknowingly creating from fear? While we might prefer to create from a sense of safety, many of us are driven by fear—whether it’s the ego’s fear of scarcity (Pachad) or the awe-filled fear of expansion (Yirah). In this episode, we’ll explore: The two types of fear and how to tell the difference. Why nervous system regulation is the key to shifting from fear to safety. How the Law of Creation (Feel, Be, See, Say, Do) can transform your process. Take a moment to reflect: What would it feel like to create from safety and trust, instead of fear? How would your creations—and your life—change? We’ll also dive into the River Metaphor, a powerful reminder to trust life’s flow while co-creating with intention. 💡 Want to go deeper? Access my FREE 8-lesson audio course on the Law of Creation, including a guided meditation to help you start creating from a place of safety and alignment today. Watch podcast on YOUTUBE Read podcast on SUBSTACK…
WATCH THIS ON YOUTUBE Learn how applying the Law of Creation can help you create your future and heal your past. This holistic approach integrates every part of you—your hopes, fears, successes, and struggles. When we focus solely on the future without addressing the past, our false beliefs can sabotage our efforts. But when we include these wounded parts in the process, we create from a place of acceptance, unconditional love, and wholeness. This is how we transcend the old patterns and open the door to authentic and sustainable change. The Law of Creation includes what we: Feel Be See Say Do This is the framework we can use in both directions, to create the future and heal the past. If you would like a deeper dive into this framework While I mention the basics of the Law of Creation here, I would love to give you a deeper dive exploration into what this can really mean for your own life. That's why I put together a FREE introductory course where we go deeper on each of these elements. If you have heard me teach this before, you're going to want to take it again, because this is a brand new version of the course and it's the most powerful version yet. It's basically an 8 lesson audio course that you can access as a private podcast feed--all for free--and it also includes a bonus guided meditation track to set you up to immediately begin practicing this framework for yourself so you can experience more inner peace, self love and acceptance and empowerment to create the life you deeply desire. It's one of the most important courses I've ever made and it's my gift to you as a thank you for watching. Ready to explore how to heal your nervous system? Join me in one of my live breathwork journey's. Find the next event HERE .…
The CoCreate Podcast is all about shifting from the endless cycle of self-improvement to the true power of self-acceptance. In this episode we will explore how to move from constantly trying to fix yourself to embracing who you are right now, just as you are. This isn’t about giving up on growth—it’s about realizing that true transformation happens when we love ourselves unconditionally. I’ll guide you through the principles of self-love, showing you how it leads to more peace, joy, and the ability to create a life that truly aligns with your heart. If you’ve ever felt like you’re never quite enough, this podcast is for you. It’s time to stop chasing perfection and start accepting yourself fully. Let’s co-create a life filled with love, exactly as we are. SHOWNOTES: Ready to become a Conscious Creator? Gain access to my *NEW* FREE Law of Creation Course (accessed as a private podcast feed for easy listening on the go!). Join me in person at one of my upcoming LIVE events for Breathwork or my in person Creation Circle.…
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