The Overthinkers Podcast
1) How Do You Change Your Life?
It's a new year, and everyone wants to make positive life changes. So how do you make real ones that last? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss their own experience and the research on the topic....Show More
2) What's the Appeal of Faith (With Rian Johnson)
Why do so many people choose to be religious? What draws people to embrace belief? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with filmmaker Rian Johnson, his new film "Wake Up Dead Man" and the themes...Show More
3) Is Giving or Receiving Better? (With Dallas Jenkins)
The Bible--and the wider culture--agree: "It's better to give than to receive". But is that what the data says? And why would that be? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with insights from Dall...Show More
4) What is the Christmas Spirit?
Everyone talks about getting in the Christmas spirit. But what is the Christmas spirit? And how do you have it? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss. References and resourcesChristmas spirit defi...Show More
5) How Did CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien Change the World? (With Dr. Joseph Loconte)
What was the world like that CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien wrote their stories in? And how did their work change things? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with author and historian Dr. Joseph Locon...Show More
How Did CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien Change the World? (With Dr. Joseph Loconte)
59:02 | Nov 24th, 2025
6) What Dreams Should You Pursue?
We hear a lot about the importance of pursuing your dreams. But which dreams? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss.References and resources: Pew research: https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trend...Show More
7) Should We Try to Convert Others? (With Justin Lin)
Should we try to convert others to our beliefs? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson welcome American film director Justin Lin (director of multiple Fast and Furious movies) to discuss his new film "Last...Show More
8) What are the Medieval Virtues? (With Dr. Grace Hamman)
What are the Medieval virtues? How are they related to the seven deadly sins? And how can they help us today? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson are joined by scholar and author Dr. Grace Hamman to ans...Show More
9) What are Exorcisms Really Like? (With Rev. Dan Todd)
What are real-life exorcisms like? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson interview real-life exorcist Reverend Dan Todd on our latest episode. References and resources https://www.history.com/articles/e...Show More
10) Why Are Vampires So Popular?
Vampires have been a part of our mythology and pop culture for centuries. But why do they remain so popular? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss. References and resources:History of Vampireshttp...Show More