The Overthinkers
Nathan Clarkson & Joseph HolmesA 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!
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 309 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Leisure | |||
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Why does home matter? And how do we make it one that people want to stay in? Dr. Christie Purifoy discusses her book "A House to Call Home" with Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson on The Overthinkers
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Support for the death penalty is going down in America. But is this a sign of moral progress or moral decay? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes debate this question with political theologian and ethicist Dr. J. Daryl Charles.
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Why do we have such a love for cozy comfort stories--whether they're books, movies, TV, or video games? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes welcome back Keelia Clarkson to discuss this along with her new book: "Chapter One Again: A Novel", the first of... more
Why do we have so much division today? How do we rebuild relationships across the divide? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson talk with Christian author and apologist Justin Brierly about his new show "Uncommon Ground", where he tries to do just that. more
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- For Lifelong Learners
If you hunger for intellectual conversation and enjoy learning for the sake of learning you will find yourself so refreshed by Nathan and Joseph’s podcast. I have been flying through the episodes and my TBR list is growing as new to me books are mentioned. The guests are great and the conversation is wonderful! Keep it going, guys! 👏
Apple Podcasts5Five Starers!!!
United Statesa year ago - Over thinking, or just the right amount of thinking?
This has quickly become my favorite podcast. Not only do I love the blend of conversational and interview structure, but I really appreciate the willingness to leave some questions as open ended, allowing space for us as the listeners to think on them ourselves. Joseph and Nathan each bring a unique perspective to topics they discuss, posing interesting questions and digging beyond the surface and into the heart in each episode. I feel like I’ve found my people, and I would recommend this podcas... more
Apple Podcasts5VontrtlUnited Statesa year ago - Like the ideas
I love listening to/participating in these kinds of discussions so I was excited to find another one to follow. Sometimes podcasts like these go way over my head and get way too intellectual, but this one is fun and I can keep up, so it’s great. I’ve enjoyed what I’ve heard.
My only complaint is it seems like they read pre-written scripts or are “talking for the audience” rather than just having a conversation. I get it, remembering all the details is hard, which is why I’m continuing to listen... more
Apple Podcasts3DkdrdjsnbehxjjabdbUnited States2 years ago - I’m a married 37 year old woman and LOVE this podcast
Just the name “The Overthinkers” caught my attention and cracked me up. Hello, relatable! Even though I’m older than these guys and in a different stage of life than them- I reeeeally like the topics they discuss and the angles from which they discuss them. I literally laugh at every episode. Two intelligent men having respectful dialogue on important subjects. Joseph’s writing is also 🤌🏼 Love his alliteration as he introduces each guest! It’s all so nerdy and great. Thanks for all the work yo... more
Apple Podcasts5runoviUnited States3 years ago - Great conversations
I have really come to enjoy the in depth and thought provoking conversations and have become a regular listener. Thanks for diving into interesting topics!
Apple Podcasts5trackster.21United States3 years ago
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Two thoughtful hosts engage with guests across art, faith, philosophy, and culture to explore big questions with warmth, humor, and rigor. Episodes balance rigorous interview-style conversations with practical takeaways, blending contemporary culture references with deep-dive discussions on topics like aesthetics, grace, identity, and relationships. Noteworthy is the steady mix of theologians, critics, filmmakers, and scholars, plus a consistent emphasis on living well through curious, humane inquiry. This show is likely to appeal to listeners who want meaningful, well-rounded conversations that respect faith perspectives while inviting broad cultural critique.
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The Overthinkers launched 6 years ago and published 309 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Overthinkers include:
1. Justin Brierley
2. Steve Stewart-Williams
3. David Zahl
4. Jeffrey Overstreet
5. Raleigh Sadler
6. Dru Johnson
7. George Yancey
8. Sally Clarkson
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