The Overthinkers

Should You Follow Your Dreams?

People always tell you to follow your dreams. But is that actually good advice? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson start the new year by deconstructing the good and bad of this common American refrain and what you could possibly do instead of "following your dreams".

Is Christmas Too Materialistic? (With Marilette Sanchez)

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson are joined by Cru Content Strategist Marilette Sanchez to discuss whether Christmas is too materialistic and what parents can do to fight back against greed and entitlement in their kids during the holidays.

Should You Tell Your Kids Santa Claus is Real?

Parents disagree about what to teach their kids about Santa Claus. Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson--two non-parents--weigh in on their experiences going up and what they plan to teach their kids.

How Do We Set Healthy Boundaries?

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss how to set boundaries without losing intimacy in our personal relationships. 

How Do You Build Community? (With Jonathan Graham)

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson are joined by Jonathan Graham of Mastermedia to discuss why it's so hard to build community and the different ways you can make it happen anyway.

Can You Be Friends With People You Disagree With ?

Can you be friends with someone if you disagree on really important things, like politics and religion? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss.

Are Friends or Family More Important?

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss whether the modern trend to replace family with friends--"the family you choose"--is a healthy trend and what unique benefits friends and family both give to you that the other can't provide.

What Can Horror Films Teach Us About Faith? (With Tyler Smith)

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with film critic Tyler Smith the various ways that horror films can teach us about faith, doubt, and life.

What Makes Someone A Serial Killer?

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson make a deep dive into psychology to determine what we know about what causes someone to become a serial killer--and what we can do as a society to make that less likely to happen.

Are Haunted Houses Real?

Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson continue their discussion of spooky for October subjects by discussing whether they think ghosts and haunted houses are real.