The Overthinkers

Is It Okay To Be Patriotic?

Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss whether patriotism can ever be a positive thing and, if it can, how you avoid it becoming a bad thing.

Why Are People Atheists? (With Matas Gelezauskas)

Most people throughout history have believed in some god or gods. But there's always been people who didn't. Why? Teacher and translator Matas Gelezauskas helps us understand how atheists think differently about the world and what we have in common.

What Is Heaven Really Like? (With Dr. J. Richard Middleton)

What does The Bible really teach about heaven? Is it what we've been taught? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson invite Biblical scholar Dr. J. Richard Middleton for an inspiring discussion about what The Bible really teaches about the Christian hope for when we die.

Why Is It So Hard to Talk About Race? (With Nathan Sherrer and Zahori Zapata)

By fan request -- Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson bring on producer Nathan Sherrer and author Zahori Zapata to discuss why it's so hard to talk about racial topics, what's really going on, and what can be done about it. This is a big one, folks: don't miss it.

How Are Movies Sexist? (With Alyssa Plock)

In what ways do Hollywood movies perpetuate bad messages about women? And what do those messages look like? And are they all from sexists or are some from feminists? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson invite the amazing Alyssa Plock on the latest episode of The Overthinkers. (Also, we review the new movie: Men. Check us out to see if it got a bless or curse from us.)

Is Being Rich Immoral?

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss whether being rich in a world full of poverty is a good thing or a great act of selfishness.

Is Social Media Bad For You? (With Boze Herrington)

How do we use social media without it badly affecting our mental and political health? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson invite social media powerhouse influencer Boze Herrington (of Sketches By Boze) on the show to discuss how he balances a strong online community with a healthy real life.

Should You Have Kids?

Everyone has an opinion today about whether you should have kids. Well, should you? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes talk about the different reasons for and against having kids and which of them they find most and least persuasive. 

Should You Be Friends With Your Kids? (With Sally Clarkson)

Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes welcome back author and podcast host Sally Clarkson to discuss whether it's possible and healthy to be friends with your kids or if that prevents you from being a good parent. Check it out!

Why Do We Love Podcasts? (100th Episode! With Nathan Sherrer)

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson welcome Nathan Sherrer back on the show to celebrate the two year anniversary and 100th episode of The Overthinkers by asking the question... why do people love podcasts anyway? This is a fun one.