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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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Has your child ever been so angry that they wanted to smoosh something? Have they ever been scared of the babysitter? Have they ever had a hard time calming down? The Imagine Neighborhood is the show for your family. Each episode tells a story that’s amazing, fantastical, and maybe a little bananas, while it tackles the big feelings that come with growing up. And The Imagine Neighborhood gives you and your kids fun activities to do at home, in the car, or anywhere you talk to each other.

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JULY Q&A 13:55

2 years назад13:55

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Today Princess Donnasaurus, Macho Supreme, and Alakazambra are answering questions from our friends Jori, Levi, Margot, and Wesley . . . although it's a little hard to hear them over all that noise in the Neighborhood! It is the Burn Voyage blasting Cannonballs? Is it the Kaiju coming early for her cardboard feast? Is it the latest drop from the Dreadnoughts? We may not find out today, but in the meantime we've got replies, ridiculousness, and a royal introduction to a brand new friend! Get more at: IMAGINENEIGHBORHOOD.org Friend and follow us! FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM , YOU TUBE…

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Royal Rotation 9:17

2 years назад9:17

9:17

Today, Macho Supreme is headed to Princess Donnasaurus's place to perform an act of kindness . . . or is he? Last summer Macho rotated PD's castle out of the sun every day, and he's planning to do it again. But does PD want her castle rotated this year? Making sure our kind acts feel kind to the person we want to be kind to is the kindest thing of all! Get more at: IMAGINENEIGHBORHOOD.org Friend and follow us! FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM , YOU TUBE…

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The Power of Yet! 7:48

2 years назад7:48

7:48

It's pool-party time at Alakazambra's house and everyone's invited. Even Preston Change-o is there! But when AllyK asks him to fill the empty pool using his new water spell, he starts to feel nervous. It's difficult, and Preston keeps making mistakes. He's getting really frustrated and is about ready to give up when Alakazambra teaches him the most powerful spell of all—one that even mere mortals can use! You say you don't know the spell? . . . You don't know it - YET! Get more at: IMAGINENEIGHBORHOOD.org Friend and follow us! FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM , YOU TUBE…

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Feelin' Groovy: Ragtime Grooves 6:14

2 years назад6:14

6:14

Today Princess Donnasaurus and Macho Supreme are playing one of the Neighborhood's favorite games—“Feelin' Groovy!” You play by listening to a song together, then you share all the different emotions it makes you feel, and the different things it makes you think about! It's a fun way to learn about your friends, and to find out about cool music. And the best part about playing “Feelin' Groovy” is that there are no wrong answers and everybody wins! Get more at: IMAGINENEIGHBORHOOD.org Friend and follow us! FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM , YOU TUBE…

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Don't Yuck My Yum! 21:38

2 years назад21:38

21:38

Best friends Princess Donnasaurus and Doctor Apocalypso love to spend time together, and today they're heading to the amusement park to ride the best rides, play the greatest games, and eat the tastiest treats! But what happens when besties don’t agree on what is best? Things will get a little sticky at first, but in the end PD and Doc will learn that being friends is about how much you like each other —not how much you like other things. And that being kind means letting people like whatever they like, and to not yuck their yums! Get more at: IMAGINENEIGHBORHOOD.org Friend and follow us! FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM , YOU TUBE…

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Rerun: Alakazambraids 23:26

2 years назад23:26

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Today Count Vacula is super excited because Alakazambra is taking him to a fancy new roller-skating rink! But first she’s getting a brand-new hairdo from magical Miss Mamas at The Enchanted Haus of Coils, Curls, and Charms! Her new bewitching braids make her feel happy, confident, and ready to roll, but at the rink a bunch of troller skaters tell AllyK they won’t let her skate until she changes her hair. It'll take some support from Miss Mamas to help Alakazambra stand up against discrimination and let her inner light shine bright! This episode is supported by a generous grant from the Allstate Foundation. The Allstate Foundation works to empower youth to reach their full potential and build the just, equitable, and healthy world we all deserve. To learn more, visit allstatefoundation.org . Get more at: IMAGINENEIGHBORHOOD.org Friend and follow us! FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM , YOU TUBE…

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Rerun: Anyone Can Play 18:00

2 years назад18:00

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When Macho Supreme decides that Count Vacula can't play Nebula Trek with him, because in the Nebula Trek movie all the actors are white and Vac is Asian, Scotty explains that excluding people because of their identity is wrong—plus, it makes playing less fun! Macho apologizes to Vac and learns that the kind thing to do is to make it okay for everyone to play! This episode is part of our 'Imagine Equity' project. Imagine Equity is supported by a generous grant from The Allstate Foundation; working to empower youth to reach their full potential and build the just, equitable, and healthy world we all deserve. To learn more, visit AllstateFoundation.org . Get more at: IMAGINENEIGHBORHOOD.org Friend and follow us! FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM , YOU TUBE…

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Brain Train 14:50

2 years назад14:50

14:50

Today Doctor Apocalypso is waiting for the bus . . . and waiting, and waiting, and WAITING! And worse than that, she’s bored, bored, BORED! She left her phone at home, plus she forgot to bring a book and the bus won’t be here for twenty endless minutes! Fortunately, Conductor Scotty and the Brain Train show up in her imagination just in time. And by using the power of her mind, Doc can do anything! From catching wild bananabeasts to watching stunt shows to just hanging out with old friends, Doc’s imagination is a ticket to ride! Get more at: IMAGINENEIGHBORHOOD.org Friend and follow us! TWITTER , FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM , YOU TUBE…

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No Filter with Kayte Sabicer 10:27

2 years назад10:27

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Hey everybody! It’s me, Count Vacula, bringing you a brand-new No Filter with Count Vacula. Today I get to introduce you to the very creative Kayte Sabicer! Kayte is an artist, and she has one of the greatest jobs I ever heard of—building miniatures for special effects in movies! Miniatures are very little models of very big things like buildings and spaceships. She gets to build and paint and use her imagination every day! She’s worked on movies like Solo: A Star Wars Story , and The Dark Knight Rises , and Hugo , and Pirates of the Caribbean, plus tons of TV shows and commercials! I’m really happy I got to meet Kayte, and I think you’ll like her, too! Get more at: IMAGINENEIGHBORHOOD.org Friend and follow us! TWITTER , FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM , YOU TUBE…

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Gruncle Vaxie's Grown-Up Corner: Grown-ups Have Feelings 7:17

2 years назад7:17

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Greetings, listeners. Once again it is I, Gruncle Vaxie. Today we will discuss how to tell what your grown-up is feeling. Yes, I know. You are surprised. But it is true—grown-ups have feelings, just like regular people! And just as it is important to practice empathy with regular people, it is also important to practice empathy with your grown-ups. It can be quite difficult to tell what your grown-up is feeling. They are often very busy and distracted by adult concerns like tax returns, performance reviews, and adequate flossing. But today we will learn some tips for assessing the emotional state of your grown-up and whether they might need a hug. And remember, you can always simply ask your grown-up how they are feeling and if they would like a hug. You may practice with me now. Thank you for asking. Yes, Gruncle Vaxie has many deep feelings. And yes, he would like a hug. That was very kind of you. And although the universe remains a bewildering kaleidoscope of conflicting demands, I feel much better now. Your friend, Gruncle Vaxie Get more at: IMAGINENEIGHBORHOOD.org Friend and follow us! TWITTER , FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM , YOU TUBE…

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Rerun: Princess Donnasaurus Waits for Her Birthday 17:22

2 years назад17:22

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The Imagine Neighborhood just turned three this week, so we know how exciting birthdays can be! It reminds us of the time Princess Donnasaurus decided she couldn't wait another whole year for hers, and decreed that EVERY day would be her birthday! It seemed like a good idea at first, but it turns out that partying every day is exhausting, cake and ice cream aren't all that nutritious, and special days aren't so special when they never end. Luckily, Scotty was on hand to help PD learn patience, and that some things are worth waiting for! Get more at: IMAGINENEIGHBORHOOD.org Friend and follow us! TWITTER , FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM…

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Count Vacula Feels Afraid: Remastered 13:16

2 years назад13:16

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It's our birthday! The Imagine Neighborhood launched on this day in 2020, and now we have 5 seasons, 145 episodes, and over 1.3M downloads, all thanks to YOU! To celebrate we're sharing a brand-new remaster of our first-ever episode, "Count Vacula Feels Afraid." It's the story about the time he babysitter was coming over, and Vac was having some big feelings called separation anxiety. But with a little encouragement, Vac was able to share his feelings with me—and together we learned that talking about the things that matter with the people that matter most can help you feel better about almost anything! Get more at: IMAGINENEIGHBORHOOD.org Friend and follow us! TWITTER , FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM…

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Eggling 1-2-3 22:43

2 years назад22:43

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A PRINCESS DONNASAURUS™ episode. Adjusting to new things can be challenging. Just ask Princess Donnasaurus—she’s about to become a big sister, and that means lots of change! She’s really excited, but she’s also feeling uncertain. She’s learning that a new sibling means sharing her toys and her room, and not making too much noise—plus it turns out that you can’t even yeet a baby! Not ever! So come join us at the (now slightly crowded) castle, where we’ll meet the Neighborhood’s newest royal reptile in this week's sisterly PRINCESS DONNASAURUS™ story! Get more at: IMAGINENEIGHBORHOOD.org Friend and follow us! TWITTER , FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM…

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No Filter with Jonathan Knowles 12:05

2 years назад12:05

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This week on No Filter with Count Vacula , Vac gets to introduce you to a very cool new friend named Jonathan Knowles . He’s an explorer and a scientist who studies animals and the ocean and the climate and outer space and technology and even robots like Vac. But the thing that interests Jonathan the most is helping make everybody’s future the very best it can be! Get more at: IMAGINENEIGHBORHOOD.org Friend and follow us! TWITTER , FACEBOOK , INSTAGRAM…

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February Q&A 8:47

2 years назад8:47