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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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Identity

2年之前 1:00:29

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In our first episode we will be talking about Identity. We thought it only fitting as we introduce who we are and what we are about. We'll explore the things we don't have control over like our family of origin and also talk about the voices that can influence us like the world around us and our own self talk.

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Connecting with Mike & Adrian

Identity

Connecting with Mike & Adrian

published 2年之前

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#Society #Relationship #Podcasting Education #Self-Improvement #Mike Adrian

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Partner Relationships 54:02

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Our parents, TV, movies, books, and those around us provide many examples of types of partner relationships. It's up to each of us to figure out what works best for ourselves and what we are then looking for in a partner. We unpack some of the many pieces we consider important to a healthy relationship.…

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Creativity 42:27

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The idea of creativity has been bubbling up lately. We chat about how it can help us in our problem solving, furniture layout, or our favorite hobby. We discuss some of our processes and what helps us to be more creative.

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Life Hacks 1:05:52

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There's often more than one way to do something. We discuss some of our favorite methods across many topics.

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Brushes With Mortality 46:50

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Mike shares some stories of his brushes with mortality and we discuss how they can be a call to action in our lives.

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Sandwich Generation 42:48

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When you've got aging parents and raising children, you're right in the middle and part of the sandwich generation. We talk about the challenges and offer some ideas to keep in balance.

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Overwhelmed 1:03:16

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We're back and kicking off season two! We had an over the top busy year. After a recap Mike then shares being beyond his limits of overwhelmed and working through it.

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Fall Break 2:26

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Well… we need to extend our break, listen for the details…

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Summer Break 1:28

38 weeks之前1:28

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We're taking a summer break to rejuvenate, spend time outdoors, and connect with family and friends. Be sure to set a calendar reminder for September 10th when our next episode will drop. Thanks for listening and we'll be back soon!

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Father's Day 42:22

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Father's Day focuses us on our father's and how they shaped us and helped us to be who we are today. Mike talks about fathering and what it means to him.

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Trying New Things 41:25

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Opportunities for new experiences surround us. Local papers and community calendars often have a list of things to do and explore. Bring your friends, make some memories, and try something new.

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Mother's Day 42:44

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We share stories about our mothers and talk about the influence they had on who we are today. Adrian shares her thoughts on being a mother and how important that is to her.

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I'm Turning to the Left This Time 53:49

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An ancient Jewish ritual connects us to our brokenness and heartache, and helps us to learn that we do not have to try to heal alone. Mike turns to the left as in the ancient ways and shares what's breaking his heart. Link to Simon Sinek - A Bit of Optimism We Cannot Heal Alone with Rabbi Sharon Brous…

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Favorites 1:12:26

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We all have our favorite things, foods, songs, and so much more. Our favorites are often tied to special moments in time. Knowing other people's favorite things can help us connect with them. Today we share some of ours.

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Our Internal Power 34:13

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We all have internal power. Our awareness helps us to better understand ourselves and the world around us. When we learn and believe in ourselves, our confidence grows and we feel more ready to take on new challenges. As we tie our awareness and confidence together, our internal power flourishes to self reliance.…

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Naysayers & Validation 36:26

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