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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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This is Indiepop Radio Podcast No. 4. For more information visit www.indiepopradio.co.uk or email dan@indiepopradio.co.uk . This week's songs are: 1) Melody Style Apartment - 2 Way Coaster (www.myspace.com/melodystyleapartment); 2) Second-Hand Furniture - Nice Try! Sunshine (www.plastilinarecords.com); 3) The Gresham Flyers - Shiftwork (www.thegreshamflyers.com); 4) Could've Been A Poet - Ury (www.myspace.com/couldvebeenapoet); 5) Foaming Beauties - Manacle (www.foamingbeauties.com); 6) Trolleyvox - Le Fleur de Lys (www.thetrolleyvox.com); 7) Melody Style Apartment - Her Confession (www.myspace.com/melodystyleapartment). Note: all songs have been used with the permission of the bands and/or record labels.…

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This is Indiepop Radio Podcast No. 3. For more information visit www.indiepopradio.co.uk or email dan@indiepopradio.co.uk . This week's songs are: 1) The Hermit Crabs - Goodbye My Friend (www.thehermitcrabs.co.uk) 2) Mohanski - Junkfried (www.myspace.com/mohanski) 3) Peppermoon - Nos Ballades (www.myspace.com/peppermoon) 4) Good on Paper - The Message (www.myspace.com/goodonpaper) 5) April Fool's Day - My Avenue (www.myspace.com/aprilfoolsday) 6) The Dayspring Anthology - Lightning (www.myspace.com/thedayspringanthology) 7) The Hermit Crabs - Feelgood Factor (www.thehermitcrabs.co.uk) Note: all songs have been used with the permission of the bands and/or record labels. My Odeo Channel (odeo/6f45a39fc46aecbc)…

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This is Indiepop Radio Podcast No. 2. For more information visit http://www.indiepopradio.co.uk/ or email dan@indiepopradio.co.uk . This week's songs are: 1) Astrolab - The Deep Secrets of Clouds (www.myspace.com/Astrolab8) 2) The Honest Johns - Hollywood Affair (www.thehonestjohns.co.uk/) 3) Peppermoon - Les Petits Miroirs (www.myspace.com/peppermoon ) 4) The Ballet - I Hate The War (www.myspace.com/sissypopband) 5) Serenaide - Sofa Series (www.fruitrecords.com/) 6) The Charade - Dressed in Yellow and Blue (www.skippingstonesrecords.com/) 7) Astrolab - We Are The Burlesque (http://www.myspace.com/Astrolab8) Note: all songs have been used with the permission of the bands and/or record labels.…

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