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The OverthinkersWhat is the Secret to Happiness?Everyone wants to be happy. But for so many, it seems so out of reach. What's the secret? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss on our latest episode. References and resources Definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/happiness Less than half of Americans are happy: https://news.gallup.com/poll/610133/less-half-americans-satisfied-own-lives.aspx Philosophers on happiness: https://www.weforum.org/stories/2016/06/13-great-philosophers-on-the-secret-of-happiness/ Scientists on happiness: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/01/magazine/happiness-research-studies-relationships.html Americans say career over committed relationship: http...2025-06-2354 min

The OverthinkersDo We Need Experts?Today lots of people are turning against experts. But is this wise? What are the problems with relying on experts and what are the problems with rejecting them? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss. References and resources Expert definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expert Trust in science has gone down: https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2023/11/14/americans-trust-in-scientists-positive-views-of-science-continue-to-decline/#:~:text=As%20trust%20in%20scientists%20has,in%20ratings%20of%20scientists%20generally. Why Americans don’t trust experts: https://www.vox.com/vox-conversations-podcast/23030205/vox-conversations-michael-lewis-against-the-rules-experts Reas...2025-06-0955 min

The OverthinkersHow Do You Overcome Impostor Syndrome? (With Mary Marantz)Everyone who has ambitious goals has probably at some point dealt with impostor syndrome. So what is it? And how do we overcome it? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with best-selling author, podcast host, and sought-after business coach Mary Marantz. Further Reading Imposter Syndrome definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impostor%20syndrome Imposter Syndrome history: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/neuroscience-in-everyday-life/202308/the-history-of-imposter-syndrome Blesses The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (Movie) 16 Personalities (Website) Dear Evan Hansen (Broadway) How to Train Y...2025-05-2654 min

Should I Delete That?Rethinking farming: mental health, loneliness, and breaking boundaries… with Clarkson's Farm's HarrietHarriet Cowan is not your stereotypical farmer.British farmers are under pressure and are often misunderstood. Harriet is making it her mission to change our perception of farmers and farming. Not only does this woman run two farms with her boyfriend - she also works five days a week as a nurse - we're pretty sure she's one of the hardest working people in the country.She came in to tell us all about the fascinating, relentless farming industry - what it means to take over a family farm, the pressures she and...2025-05-2648 min

The OverthinkersWhy Does Beauty Matter? (With Andrew Klavan)What is beauty? Does it matter? If so, why? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with bestselling author and podcaster Andew Klavan. Further reading Beauty definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beauty Philosophers on beauty: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/beauty/ Modern people on beauty: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/12/07/opinion/andre-aciman-why-is-beauty-important.html https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/03/well/live/awe-wonder-dacher-keltner.html Blesses Christ at the Column (Painting) Fahrenheit 451 (Book) Ecclesiastes (Book in The Bible) Mo...2025-05-1244 min

The OverthinkersHow Do We Overcome Shame? (With Aimee Byrd)What is shame? And how do we overcome it? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with celebrated author Aimee Byrd her book "Saving Face" about her own journey of shame and healing. Further reading: Shame definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shame Shame vs guilt: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/shame#:~:text=Shame%20can%20breed%20feelings%20of,can%20erode%20trust%20over%20time. Is shame bad? https://brenebrown.com/articles/2013/01/15/shame-v-guilt/ Is shame good? https://www.vox.com/first-person/2019/4/18/18308346/shame-toxic-productive ...2025-05-051h 01

The OverthinkersIs Religion in Decline? (With Ryan Burge)Is religion in decline or are we headed for a revival? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with America's leading political scientist Ryan Burge. Further resources Karl Marx thought religion would disappear: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/belief/2009/jun/29/marx-religion-philosophy-opium Durkheim thought religion would decline/disappear: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0037768614560959?icid=int.sj-abstract.citing-articles.15#:~:text=While%20Durkheim%20held%2C%20as%20did,Pickering%2C%201984:%20445). Declining religion around the world: https://www.worldvaluessurvey.org/WVSNewsShow.jsp?ID=433#:~:text=From%202007%20to%202020%2C%20an,place%20among%20the%20American%20public. h...2025-04-2854 min

The OverthinkersWhy am I a Christian? (With Nathan Sherrer)Why do people beome (and stay) Christians or any religion whatsoever? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson welcome Nathan Sherrer on the show to discuss their testimonies and what they think that says about faith and belief in the world. Links to more resources: Reasons why people believe in God https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-pursuit-peace/201712/the-psychology-religion https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/talking-apes/201808/why-do-people-believe-in-god Intellectuals returning to faith: https://www.thefp.com/p/how-intellectuals-found-god-ayaan-hirsi-ali-peter-thiel-jordan-peterson ...2025-04-211h 16

The OverthinkersIs Jesus More Than a Historical Figure? (With John Eldredge)Everyone loves Jesus. But who was Jesus? Was he just a historical figure, or was he someone you can have a relationship with today? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with beloved author John Eldredge Americans positive view of Jesus: https://www.barna.com/research/openness-to-jesus/ Americans belief in Jesus divinity: https://www.barna.com/research/what-do-americans-believe-about-jesus-5-popular-beliefs/ Bart Ehrman on Jesus: https://ehrmanblog.org/who-was-jesus/ Personal relationship with Jesus not in Bible: 2025-04-0741 min

The OverthinkersHow Do You Hear The Holy Spirit? (With Tyler Staton)The Holy Spirit is a really important part of Christian theology. But he's also the least understood. What's the traditional Christian understanding of the Holy Spirit? And why does that matter? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson invite author and pastor Tyler Staton to discuss. Link to more resources: Catholic/Orthodox Split: https://www.britannica.com/event/East-West-Schism-1054 Argument for continuationism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNuEImlg3yU&t=2764s&ab_channel=GavinOrtlund Argument for cessasionism: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/cessationist/ Blesses Disappointment w...2025-03-3148 min

The OverthinkersShould We Fight Culture Wars?Culture wars seem to dominate life today. Should we participate in them, or abandon them? If we should engage with them, how and why? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss. Links to resources Definition of culture war: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/culture-war James Davison Hunter on the culture war: https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2024/08/09/culture-wars-james-davison-hunter-politics https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2021/05/20/culture-war-politics-2021-democracy-analysis-489900 Blesses Trial and Death of Socrates (Book) The Ot...2025-03-2451 min

The OverthinkersHow Do Movies and TV Change Us? (With Walter Hickey)Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson talk with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Walter Hickey about what the research says on how the media we consume really does--and does not--affect us and our lives. Time people spend with TV/Media: https://www.nielsen.com/insights/2023/tops-of-2023-tv/ Sesame Street improves education outcomes: https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2015/06/sesame-street-preschool-education/396056/ History of the Hayes Code: https://www.britannica.com/art/Hays-Code Blesses Bednobs and Broomsticks (Movie) Spider-Man 2 (Movie) You Are What You Wat...2025-03-171h 02

The OverthinkersWhat Makes a Great Hero?We all love heroes. But not all heroes are created equal. What makes a hero that can stand the test of time and also make us better? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss. Resource Links Hero definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hero Different cultural ideas of heroes: https://www.cam.ac.uk/system/files/heroes_teacher_resources_.pdf Why Vince Gilligan thinks we need more heroes: https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/breaking-bad-creator-vince-gilligan-good-guys-walter-white-1236309604/ Blesses ...2025-03-1055 min

The OverthinkersWhy Do We Need Religious Movies? (With Spencer Folmar)Why are there so few religious movies when the majority of the world is religious? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson welcome back filmmaker Spencer Folmar to discuss. 85.6% of world’s population is religious. 31.6% of world’s population are Christians (majority religion); unaffiliated 14.4%: https://www.statista.com/statistics/374704/share-of-global-population-by-religion/#:~:text=In%202022%2C%20around%2031.6%20percent,of%20global%20populations%20as%20Hindu. America’s religious/secular demographics: https://news.gallup.com/poll/511133/identify-religious-spiritual.aspx Atheists 7% of World Population: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-secular-life/201510/how-many-atheists-are-there History o...2025-03-0359 min

The OverthinkersWhat's Wrong with Modern Dating?Nobody likes modern dating. But why is it so hard? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss. Pew research on modern dating: https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2020/08/20/nearly-half-of-u-s-adults-say-dating-has-gotten-harder-for-most-people-in-the-last-10-years/ Why Does Modern Dating Suck? https://www.vice.com/en/article/why-dating-sucks-we-asked-experts/ Majority want to get married: https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/02/15/among-young-adults-without-children-men-are-more-likely-than-women-to-say-they-want-to-be-parents-someday/#:~:text=Among%20adults%20ages%2018%20to,they%20want%20to%20get%20married. Global marriage rates dropping/women’s higher standards and men’s dropping performance: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2025/02/america-marriage-decline/681518/ La...2025-02-2453 min

The OverthinkersHow Does Trauma Affect Our Relationships? (With Tabitha Panariso)How does the experience of hardship in our past affect our ability to have healthy relationships now? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with author and licensed counselor Tabitha Panariso to discuss. Referenced resources Definition of trauma: https://www.apa.org/topics/trauma#:~:text=Trauma%20is%20an%20emotional%20response,from%20Recovering%20emotionally%20from%20disaster Attachment Theory: https://labs.psychology.illinois.edu/~rcfraley/attachment.htm Millennials “reverse cognitive behavior therapy”: https://www.afterbabel.com/p/mental-health-liberal-girls Gen Z’s “fear of taking part”: https://www.afterbab...2025-02-1750 min

The OverthinkersAre Romance Movies and Books Bad for You? (With Keelia Clarkson)The romance genre may be the most popular genre in the world. But is it harmful for us? Does it create unrealistic and harmful expectations? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes bring on author, actress and podcast host Keelia Clarkson to get some answers. Links to sources Popularity of the romance genre: https://www.snhu.edu/about-us/newsroom/liberal-arts/misconceptions-about-the-romance-genre Popularity of Hallmark movies/problems with romance movies: https://olemiss.edu/news/2024/07/romantic-movies-perception/index.html Popularity of Bridgerton: https://deadline.com/2024/07/bridgerton-season-3-netflix-most-popular-list-shonda-rhimes-1235999509/ P...2025-02-0359 min

The OverthinkersIs Anyone Beyond Redemption?In honor of co-host Nathan Clarkson's new Western movie "Bright Sky", Nathan and Joseph discuss whether anyone is beyond redemption, and what that means. Links to sources cited: Summary of Thomas Aquinas’s Compilation of Answers to What is Blasphemy Against the Holy Spirit (including St. Augustine): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tf8pin8x71Y Psychologists emphasize the capacity to grow and change: https://psychcentral.com/blog/can-people-really-change#can-you-change-habits Views of personality and neuroplasticity: https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/behavior/can-people-change-or-do-they-just-lie/ 2025-01-2755 min

The OverthinkersHow Do We Know Our Calling? (With Dr. William Klein)How do we know our calling in life? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes talk to Biblical scholar Dr. William Klein on the history of the word "calling" and how we might be all--religious and non-religious alike--using the word wrong. Links to resources mentioned: Calling Definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calling More definitions of “calling”: https://www.christianitytoday.com/partners/nav-press/what-is-calling/ Forbes 20 Ways to Find Your Calling: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jessicahagy/2012/06/26/20-ways-to-find-your-calling/ Desire for calling: https://www.letu.edu/alu...2025-01-201h 03

The OverthinkersShould We Read the Classics? (With Faith Moore)Many of us find it hard to read classic literature. But is there value in it worth pushing through anyway? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson welcome author and podcast host of "Storytime for Grownups" Faith Moore to discuss how she grew to love great old books. Educators find decline in reading classic literature in 70s: https://www.nytimes.com/1977/05/29/archives/decline-in-reading-of-the-classics-in-public-schools-causes-concern.html Decline in reading from 1982 to 2002: https://www.arts.gov/sites/default/files/RaRExec_0.pdf Literature Humanities Professors find fewer read classics in 2020s: https://ww...2025-01-131h 12

The OverthinkersHow Do You Raise a Unique Child? (With Sally Clarkson)How do you raise children to value their uniqueness while also growing in maturity? Sally Clarkson returns to the show to discuss with Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson the new book by Sally and Nathan: "Uniquely You" Discrimination against left-handed people: https://www.press.jhu.edu/newsroom/stuttering-and-retraining-left-handed-children-mid-century-us#:~:text=By%20the%20second%20decade%20of%20the%20twentieth,retraining%20left%2Dhanders%20had%20negative%20consequences%2C%20especially%20stuttering.&text=Terman%20(1877%2D1956)%20concluded%20that%20a%20third%20to,attempts%20to%20transform%20left%2Dhanded%20children%20into%20right%2Dhanders. Howard Gardener's Multiple Intelligences: https://www.niu.edu/citl/resources/guides/instructional-guide/gardners-theory-of-multiple-intelligences...2025-01-0639 min

The OverthinkersHow Do We Follow Through on Our Goals?In the first Overthinkers episode of the new season, Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss how to follow through on our goals. Studies show that most people who set goals in the new year don't follow through on them. How do you become the exception? Well, there's studies on that too! Joseph and Nathan go through some of the best strategies on the internet--and their own experience--to help set us all off on the right foot in the new year. Podcast Sources: Only 8 percent of adults achieve their goals: https://summer.harvard.edu...2024-12-3059 min

The OverthinkersWhat Do We Really Want? (With Strahan Coleman)Everyone has deep desires. But what is our deepest desire? And how do we deal with the problem of satisfying that desire. Writer, award-winning folk musician, and spiritual director Strahan Coleman joins Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson to dive into what we want and how we can have it today. Links to resources discussed in the episode: Basics of Budhism: https://www.pbs.org/edens/thailand/buddhism.htm The Stoics: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/stoicism/ Augustine and Desire: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justin-taylor/an-analysis-of-one-of-the-greatest-sentences-ever-written/ 2024-12-021h 02

The OverthinkersShould We Vote for the Lesser of Two Evils?Do we have a moral obligation to vote for the lesser of two evils? Do we have a moral obligation not to? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss in the lead up to the American presidential Election. St. Francis advises voting for lesser of two evils, and why: https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/pope-francis-kamala-harris-donald-trump-rcna171092 History of American “Lesser of Two Evils” debates: https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/lesser-of-two-evils-history-voting/ Reasons to not vote lesser of two evils: https://www.cato.org/commentary/why-votin...2024-11-0454 min

The OverthinkersWhat Are We Most Afraid Of?What are Americans most afraid of? And what does that say about us? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes discuss. Top ten list for 2024: https://www.chapman.edu/wilkinson/research-centers/babbie-center/survey-american-fears.aspx Conversation around Americans fears: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/19/science/sociology-fear-uncertainty.html Top ten list for 2014: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2014/10/30/clowns-are-twice-as-scary-to-democrats-as-they-are-to-republicans/ Blesses The Village Nope Where's God When I'm Scared It: Part One Curses Beau is Afraid It: Part Two...2024-10-281h 06

The OverthinkersDo Demons Exist? (With Dr. Joy Vaughan)Do demons exist? If so, what are they like? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson welcome New Testament Scholar, author, and demon-expert Dr. Joy Vaughan to help them navigate the world of supernatural evil on this latest episode of spooky month. Further links: Demon definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/demon Demon history: https://www.britannica.com/topic/angel-religion#ref410057 70% of Americans believe in The Devil: https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/4400922-americans-ghosts-aliens-devil-survey/ Modern day exorci...2024-10-141h 10

The OverthinkersHow Do You Make a House a Home? (With Sally Clarkson)What does it mean to "make a house a home" and why is focusing on the home making a comeback? Mrs. Sally Clarkson brings Romanticize Your Life Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/should-you-romanticize-your-life-with-keelia-clarkson/id1510271421?i=1000640843163 Homesteading Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/should-we-move-to-a-cabin-in-the-woods/id1510271421?i=1000629895281 Industrial Revolution’s effect on the home: https://amazon.com/Toxic-War-Masculinity-Christianity-Reconciles/dp/0801075734 Rise in popularity of "work from home": https://www.usnews.com/news/economy/articles/2024-01-25/remote-work-has-radically-changed-the-economy-and-its-here-to-stay#:~:text=Today%2C%20remote%20work%20has%20declined,degree%20is%20c...2024-07-0855 min

The OverthinkersHow Do the Metaphors We Use Shape Us? (With Dr. Joy Clarkson)How do the metaphors we use to describe ourselves and our world shape us--for good and ill? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes bring back author Dr. Joy Clarkson to discuss the limits of how we describe ourselves in the modern world and what metaphors we should add to our vocabulary. 2024-03-111h 04

The OverthinkersHow Do You Find A Spouse? (With Keelia Clarkson)Everyone agrees that dating is more difficult and ever. So how do you find a spouse if you want one? Resident happily married couple Nathan and Keelia Clarkson tell their story to resident single Joseph Holmes and give great tips for all the singles out there on this latest episode. https://www.forbes.com/health/dating/dating-statistics/#:~:text=Data%20from%20Pew%20Research%20Center%20has%20found%20that%2047%25%20of,survey%20by%20The%20Harris%20Poll. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2017/09/14/as-u-s-marriage-rate-hovers-at-50-education-gap-in-marital-status-widens https://www.cnbc.com/video/2023/07/19/why-are-people-not-getting-married-anymore.ht...2024-02-191h 00

The OverthinkersShould You Romanticize Your Life? (With Keelia Clarkson)"Romanticize your life" is a social media trend that has swept the internet. But what does it mean? And is it problematic? Keelia Clarkson joins Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes to discuss. 2024-01-0849 min

The OverthinkersAre Women Having An Identity Crisis? (With Keelia Clarkson)Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes talk to writer and podcast host of "The Wallflower Journal" and "Dear Wallflower" about why women seem to be having an identity crisis that nobody is talking about. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4478054/ https://www.cnn.com/2016/06/08/health/women-anxiety-disorders/index.html 2023-08-281h 05

Irish Flute TunesIntroduction 04 June 2023 - I've just noticed that the index has been upgraded from 'Muddled Up' to 'Deleted'. I am in the process of adding the tune types to a drop down list at the top of the page. This process is incredibly boring (or maybe just predictably boring) - it's definitely boring anyway - and will take me a while. In the meantime you can browse the site page by page or just search for tune titles. Thanks, Michael. **** Tune Index all Muddled up **** I've just posted a tune here for the first time in months. While I was on the site I...2023-06-0404 min

Remotely One - A remote work podcastThe Social Connection - Kaleem Clarkson ep. 050Send us a textRick interviews Kaleem Clarkson, COO of Blend Me, Inc. and Co-Host of Remotely We Are One Podcast, on the topic of leadership's role in building and maintaining connections with a Social Connection Strategy. Likely the biggest challenge in remote work is isolation and loneliness. Added to that challenge is leadership overlooking this fragile subject. That said, a majority of our relationships begin in the workplace. Is there a structured process to help organize these social connections? What KPI's or metrics can be used to help quantify the importance of social connections? 2023-04-1311 min

Remotely One - A remote work podcastBlended Learning Programs For Onboarding - Hampton Clarkson ep. 042Send us a textRick and Kaleem met one on one with Hampton Clarkson, Education Services Consultant at Dell Technologies. In his role, Hampton faces a sizable challenge: What will new hires experience in their first 90 days? How will the flow of information improve their ramp to productivity? In this fun conversation, we discuss the priorities new hires need to learn and experience. Equally as important is determining how leadership can promote onsite gatherings as networking and culture building opportunities for remote employees. What are the benefits to gathering them for purposes other than work?2023-02-1615 min

The OverthinkersHow Do You Make A Marriage Last? (With Sally Clarkson)Breaks up and divorces everywhere make young people despair of ever having a lasting relationship. Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes welcome back beloved author and speaker Sally Clarkson to discuss the real secrets to making a relationship last. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/marriage-rate-uk-latest-figures-lowest-record-ons-a9464706.html https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/04/happiness-recession-causing-sex-depression/586405/ 2023-02-0650 min

The OverthinkersCan Men And Women Be Friends? (Keelia Clarkson)Is it possible for men and women to be "just friends"? Or will sex always get in the way? We discuss with returning guest Keelia Clarkson on this latest episode: Articles and Data Referenced: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/200109/can-men-and-women-be-friends https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/men-and-women-cant-be-just-friends/ https://www.huffpost.com/entry/why-opposite-sex-friendships-will-destroy-your-marriage_b_61087505e4b0497e670270c7 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/buddy-system/201204/opposite-sex-friendships-in-couples#:~:text=Men%20reported%20an%20average%20of%20five%20men%20and,than%20men%2C%20this%20was%20not%20born...2023-01-301h 01

The OverthinkersHow Do You Make Friends? (With Dr. Joy Clarkson)People have a harder time today than ever making friends. So how does one make friends? Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes sit down with author and speaker Dr. Joy Clarkson to unpack this deeply modern problem. Articles referenced in this episode: https://www.americansurveycenter.org/research/the-state-of-american-friendship-change-challenges-and-loss/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/11/23/americans-alone-thanksgiving-friends/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/200307/the-dangers-loneliness 2023-01-0948 min

The OverthinkersIs Being Relatable A Good Thing? (With Keelia Clarkson)One of the highest compliments we can give someone is to call them relatable. But should it be? Do we prize being relatable too much? Keelia Clarkson joins Nathan Clarkson and Joseph Holmes to explain why our desire for "relatability" might be problematic. 2022-11-071h 03

The OverthinkersAre Introverts Or Extroverts Better? (With Keelia Clarkson)It's the biggest feud on the internet: introverts vs extroverts. Who's better? What do each bring to the table? Joseph Holmes (introvert) and Nathan Clarkson (extrovert) invite back Keelia Clarkson (introvert) to settle this debate once and for all! 2022-08-1559 min

The OverthinkersShould 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! 2022-05-0143 min

Clarkson Ignite PodcastAcross the Campus: Innovation with Darryl Scriven“People are not afraid of Change they are afraid of loss.” On this week’s episode of the Clarkson Ignite Podcast we host Dr. Darryl Scriven, a professor specializing in mathematics and bioethics. We talk to Dean Scriven on his experiences and travels, and how it has influenced his outlook on innovation, the importance of ethical research, and the future of education in general. His passionate attitude towards change and innovation opens the door to many possibilities to share with the Clarkson community. 2022-04-2642 min

Clarkson Ignite PodcastAcross the Campus: SPEED TeamsDo you have the need for SPEED? This week’s Clarkson University’s Ignite Podcast episode “Across the Campus” takes us on a wild ride with the Speed Team! This week we talk to the first ever female co-presidents Kaylee Schrader and Taylor Converse to talk about the exciting engineering competitions that Clarkson participates in and how they are using innovative technologies to get an edge over their competitors. 2022-02-0928 min

The OverthinkersWhat Do Women Want? (With Keelia Clarkson)Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson are joined by writer, actress, and creator of the new online women's magazine "The Wallflower Journal" (and wife of Nathan Clarkson) Keelia Clarkson to discuss what women are looking for in a man and what guys can do to get the girl. 2022-02-061h 03

Speaking with JoyBefriend Sadness with Sally ClarksonJoy talks with her mother Sally Clarkson about how sadness doesn't make us bad Christians, how to find light in dark seasons, and how to accompany others through sorrow. 2022-02-0328 min

The OverthinkersWhat Is Toxic Positivity? (With Dr. Joy Clarkson)Can positivity be toxic? How can you be positive without denying reality? Dr. Joy Clarkson joins Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson to discuss positivity, toxic positivity, grief, reality, and beauty. 2022-01-3057 min

Clarkson Ignite PodcastAcross the Campus: Institute for a Sustainable EnvironmentClarkson University is rising to the top of sustainability all thanks to the Institute of a Sustainable Environment! This week on “Across the Campus” we talk to Dr. Susan Powers, the Director of the Institute for a Sustainable Environment, about our changing climate, sustainability efforts on campus, and the amazing progress and results Clarkson has done to reduce its carbon footprint! It is her mission – as well as Clarkson’s mission – to be carbon neutral by 2025! 2021-11-1242 min

Clarkson Ignite PodcastAcross the Campus: Engineering & ManagementWhat’s with the talk about data, data is everywhere and everything! Welcome to Ignite’s new series Across The Campus, a theme focused on highlighting innovation in departments, clubs, and research on Clarkson University’s diverse campus. Join Clarkson Ignite on the first episode as we talk to Dr. Golshan Madraki, a professor conducting research in the area of mathematical modeling and its applications, specifically involving social media. Dr. Madraki talks to us about the importance of using mathematical modeling as a tool to help define and solve problems for social media, supply chain manageme...2021-10-1536 min

The OverthinkersWhy Do We Need Imagination? (With Joy Clarkson)Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson are joined once again by Joy Carkson to discuss her and Nathan's new book, "The Clubhouse", why imagination is important, why people are afraid of it... oh, and why The Green Knight is so bad. (Yeah. We go there.) 2021-08-291h 01

At Home With SallyThis Beautiful Truth: A New Inspiring Book by Sarah Clarkson - Episode 549In This Beautiful Truth, Sarah Clarkson shares her encounters with beauty in the midst of her decade-long struggle with mental illness, depression, and doubt. In a voice both vulnerable and reflective, she paints a compelling picture of the God who reaches out to us in a powerful way through the 'taste and see' goodness of what He has made and what continues to create amid our darkness.2021-06-0739 min

At Home With SallyThis Beautiful Truth: Sarah Clarkson & Sally ClarksonThis Beautiful Truth: In This Beautiful Truth, Sarah Clarkson paints a compelling picture of the God who reaches out to us in a real and powerful way through the 'taste and see' goodness of what he has made and what he continues to create amid our darkness. 'To recognize and trust God's gift in pain,' she writes, 'empowers us to create and love as powerful witnesses to God's healing love in a hopeless world.'2021-06-0738 min

At Home With SallyThis Beautiful Truth (with Sarah Clarkson) - Episode 549In This Beautiful Truth, Sarah Clarkson shares her encounters with beauty in the midst of her decade-long struggle with mental illness, depression, and doubt. In a voice both vulnerable and reflective, she paints a compelling picture of the God who reaches out to us in a powerful way through the 'taste and see' goodness of what He has made and what continues to create amid our darkness.2021-06-0741 min

The OverthinkersWhy is Reading Important? (with Sarah Clarkson)Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson invite author Sarah Clarkson on the show to discuss why--in a world of movies, TV, theater and video games--reading still matters. 2021-05-3156 min

The OverthinkersWhat Are Hollywood's Biggest Lies About Love and Sex? (With Keelia Clarkson)Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson sit down with writer and actress Keelia Clarkson to discuss the different lies that Hollywood has taught us about sex and love--and how they can do better. 2021-02-2855 min

The OverthinkersDoes Society Not Value Mothers? (With Sally Clarkson)Does our society not value mothers and motherhood? If so, how did we get here and how do we fix it? Sally Clarkson, author, speaker, and host of the show "At Home with Sally Clarkson and Friends" joins us to discuss this and more. 2021-02-0748 min

The OverthinkersWhy is Film Music Important? (With Joel Clarkson)Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson bring on film composer and author Joel Clarkson to discuss film score composing and why music is so important to our humanity. 2021-01-1056 min

The OverthinkersWhy Do We Love True Crime? (With Keelia Clarkson)Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson welcome back actress and writer Keelia Clarkson to discuss why so many people (particularly women) love the True Crime genre. 2020-11-1252 min

Clarkson Ignite PodcastHow Clarkson Clubs are Adapting to COVID-19 GuidelinesIn this episode, we sat down with five different clubs here at Clarkson to see what innovative ways they have come up with to navigate all the guidelines put in place due to COVID-19. We talked to Doctors Without Borders, … Continue reading →2020-11-0437 min

Clarkson Ignite PodcastCovid Hotspot Tracking with Mahesh BanavarIn this episode, we sit down with Mahesh Banavar, an associate professor in Clarkson’s Electrical and Computer Engineering department. We talked about the project he is collaborating on with professors from both Clarkson and Arizona State University, where they are trying to improve location services to help determine how far apart people are. This information is crucial to assist not only with contact tracing after a breakout of COVID-19 occurs, but also to help prevent breakouts from happening in the first place by identifying potential hotspots. 2020-10-2128 min

Clarkson Ignite PodcastClarkson Ignite Podcast with Lucas Root '05In this episode, we talk with Lucas Root ’05, Clarkson alumni, about his career path and how Clarkson has shaped him into a great innovator. Lucas has extensive experience working as a consultant for companies such as Pokemon with a focus on operations strategy and implementation projects. Listen in today on how start-ups could be affected now and what the Clarkson experience can offer. 2020-10-0738 min

Clarkson Ignite PodcastClarkson Greenhouse with Sue Powers and Matt HawthorneIn this episode, we talk with Sue Powers, the Director of Clarkson’s Institute for a Sustainable Environment, about the new greenhouse being built next to the garden as one of many sustainability projects across campus. We also talk to Matt … Continue reading →2020-09-1631 min

At Home With SallyAwaking Wonder Together At Home: Registration Begins Thursday, August 13 - Episode #462In a series of twelve short video visits in different rooms of her home, I will share how she awakened wonder as a mother. Awaking Wonder at Home Together videos will let you walk with Sally, along with Clay and their grown children—Sarah, Joel, Nathan, and Joy—as she recalls the blessings and beauty of awaking wonder at home in the Clarkson family.2020-08-1326 min

At Home With SallyThe Book That Changed My LIfe Forever with Joy Clarkson (A Wrinkle In Time) - Episode #449Today, I hope you will imagine what kinds of books will do that a for your own precious ones, while remembering that books can have that power in your own lives, too. Joy and I spoke today about the significant ways one of the chapters inspired us in our own lives. Of course, I had to share this book with all of my children so that they, too, could be carried away to the worlds that first captured my own imagination.2020-07-2133 min

Speaking with JoyReading with Joy — Wrinkle in Time, Chapter SixIn this episode, Joy and her mother Sally Clarkson explore chapter six of Wrinkle in Time. They discuss how the ways we narrate our stories shape the way we live them, the violence of conformity, and Sally's new book Awaking Wonder. 2020-07-2032 min

Speaking with JoyReading with Joy— Wrinkle in Time, Chapter FiveIn this episode Joy and Sarah Clarkson ponder over the fourth dimension, proclaim the power of sorrow, and speculate about whether the Mrs. W's are angels. 2020-07-1343 min

At Home With SallyBest Books for Boys with Nathan Clarkson - Episode #440 2020-07-0621 min

The OverthinkersWho Are The Best Fictional Female Characters? (With Joy Clarkson)What are some of the best female characters in movies, books, and video games? And how do they subvert some of the problematic trends of portraying women in pop culture? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson bring on special guest Joy Clarkson of the podcast "Speaking with Joy" to discuss these matters and more on this hilarious and insightful episode. 2020-07-0546 min

At Home With SallyA Wrinkle in Time with Joy Clarkson - Episode #430I read it when I was 10 years old, (you hear the story in my podcast) and it has left and impact for life. Consequently, I read it and discussed it with my children and it became one of their favorites. Enjoy!2020-06-1737 min

At Home With SallyNathan Clarkson- Best Books for Boys - Episode #428Nathan is my out of the box, adventurer, story-formed son who fell in love with hero tales. We have long talks about how much he was inspired by the books that captured his imagination and gave him scope to imagine himself as a hero in his own story. We had so much fun today talking about some of his favorite books and why they still live in his mind today.2020-06-1529 min

Speaking with JoyReading with Joy— Wrinkle in Time, Chapter OneIn this episode, Sally Clarkson (Joy's mom) joins her to discuss chapter one of a Wrinkle in Time. They talk about difference, conformity, love, and the wonderful writing of Madeleine L'Engle. 2020-06-1533 min

The OverthinkersShould We Portray Sex and Nudity in Film? (With Keelia Clarkson)Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss are joined by special guest writer-actress Keelia Clarkson to discuss Keelia and Nathan's experiences as actors in an over-sexualized Hollywood, and whether or not there is a non-objectifying way to portray human sexuality in film and TV. 2020-05-1054 min

Speaking with JoyGood Stories of Good MenFrom Poirot to Aragorn, Joy and Nathan Clarkson discuss the best heroes of film and literature, and discuss the qualities of good men. Check out Nathan's new book Good Man, released today! 2020-05-0447 min

Irish Flute TunesClarkson’s reelTune number 748 from O'Neill's Dance Music of Ireland - 1001 gems There are 1000 tunes in this book with better names but only some of them are better tunes. 2020-04-0702 min

At Home With SallyLove Is Expressed in the Tangible Ways We Serve & Sarah Clarkson - Episode #388All of the little and big ways you are giving of yourself during this time are gifts of worship of loving God, by being His hands, His words, His time, His love to those around you. Sarah wrote a poem about love given in her own life to her sweet ones, as a sacrifice of her love to them. I know it will touch you as it did me. And of course, we recorded a podcast together I hope you will enjoy.2020-04-0736 min

Clarkson Ignite PodcastHockey Technology with Devin Brosseau and Tad JohnsonIn this episode of the Clarkson Ignite Podcast, we sat down with the captain of the men’s hockey team, Devin Brosseau, as well as the men’s and women’s strength and conditioning coach Tad Johnson. They talked about all of the advanced technologies used in the D1 programs that help the athletes improve and keep them healthy, including timing systems, heart rate monitors, and how the teams use that information to help each individual athlete do their best. We also talked about how they manage other factors like nutrition, sleep, and stress. It was great to have them o...2020-04-0750 min

At Home With SallyRaising a Good Man With Nathan Clarkson - Episode #382Nathan has always been larger than life and had on his heart the desire to be a hero. We saw Nathan‘s spirit early on and even while struggling with learning disabilities and an out-of-the-box personality we encouraged Nathan into the story God had for him to tell. We wanted to instill in each of our children the the values of a loving and good God and the belief that they had a work on the world We believed forward into their lives. Which is why I am so excited that Nathan is releasing his first solo bo...2020-03-3032 min

Speaking with JoyThe Consolation of Mystery NovelsWhy are murder mysteries so comforting? Boze Herrington and Joy Clarkson discuss the spiritual depths and dark delights of their favourite genre. 2020-03-2650 min

At Home With SallyCultivating A Rich Inner Life Through Reading with Sarah Clarkson - Episode #370“A woman who reads is a woman who knows she must act: in courage, in creativity, in kindness, and often in defiance of the darkness around her. She understands that life itself is a story and that she has the power to shape her corner of the drama.” ― Sarah Clarkson, Book Girl: A Journey Through the Treasures and Transforming Power of a Reading Life 2020-02-2639 min

Clarkson Ignite PodcastPresident Tony Collins and The Presidents ChallengeIn this episode of The Clarkson Ignite Podcast our crew sat down with President Tony Collins. Nick and Annaliese spoke with President Collins about his storied career at Clarkson. He has seen many students come and go throughout the years and he’s seen bright minds come up with bright ideas. We also highlighted the Presidents Challenge what he believes is the vehicle for these great ideas. It was a great episode and a fun time having him on. 2020-01-2234 min

At Home With SallyTraditions That Knit Hearts Together, Oxford fun & Joy Clarkson - Episode #352Your home is a laboratory of the life of Christ, where He can be seen through the incarnation of himself through our music, our love, our feasts, our faith, our peace and the comfort we receive from belonging to Him. Hidden impressions of faith are laid strategically over years of celebrating Christmas together on the foundations of our children's hearts that will speak to them of His hope in their lives long after they have left home. This year, practice those that build the beauty, mystery and hope that baby Jesus came to give. 2019-12-2339 min

Clarkson Ignite PodcastTom KassoufIn this episode of The Clarkson Ignite Podcast our crew sat down with Tom Kassouf ’74. He reminisced with us about his fond memories of Clarkson and his stories carrier. He has been a longtime employee and exec at Snap … Continue reading →2019-11-2128 min

Clarkson Ignite PodcastSound Waves to Johndan Johnson-Eilola's EarsIn this episode of the Clarkson Ignite Podcast we talk with Clarkson communications professor Johndan Johnson-Eilola. He teaches a multitude of classes but one of his passions is sound design and audio work. Johndan, Ben, Annaliese, and Nick talked about … Continue reading →2019-11-1229 min

Clarkson Ignite PodcastBob ZiekIn this episode of the Clarkson Ignite Podcast, we talk with Clarkson Alum, 78′, and Board Member Bob Ziek. He is the co-founder of Changing Paradigms a consumer packaged goods company. He also started a consulting company called ZSOURCE LLC. He is very involved in his community in Cincinnati and he tells us all about it. He was great to talk with and we hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did. 2019-10-3124 min

Clarkson Ignite PodcastIntroducing our Prestige New Provost Robyn HanniganIn this episode of the Clarkson Ignite Podcast, we talk with Robyn Hannigan, Clarkson University’s new provost. We chatted about her inspiration to become a scientist, successful startup founder, and an academic. She goes in depth with Nima and Nick about her life even including her love for Dunkin Donuts and Boston’s Italian pastry scene. She is possibly the most interesting person we have had on and we hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did. 2019-10-1031 min

At Home With SallyNew Children's Book: Only You Can Be You & Nathan & Me - Episode #328In our first picture book, bestselling author Sally Clarkson and her son Nathan encourage children on the journey to discovering their strengths. Mother and son duo draw on themes from their first book, Different, the emotive story of Nathan's experiences growing up with mental illness and learning disabilities and Sally's journey to loving him unconditionally. With the powerful truth that what makes you different makes you great, Only You Can Be You will help children embrace their differences and celebrate the differences in others.2019-10-0929 min

Clarkson Ignite Podcast3 Day Start Up Competition In this episode of the Clarkson Ignite Podcast, we talk with Mike Estes, student and business owner, about the ins and outs of the 3 Day Startup event held by Clarkson Ignite. He goes in depth with Nima and Nick about how much fun he had and what he learned from the awesome event. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did. 2019-09-1247 min

At Home With SallyStories, Music and Shaping the Imagination of Your Child With Joel Clarkson - Episode #318Join Joel and me as we talk about these things, about how music and story melded together to shape his imagination. Learn how you might be able to have Joel’s artistic music and photos and readings be a blessing to you and your family. And, of course, get your own copy of my new children’s book!2019-09-1134 min

Clarkson Ignite PodcastFinancing For Your FutureIn this episode of the Clarkson Ignite Podcast, we sat down with Katie Campbell, class of 03’, she served for many years on the Clarkson Alumni Board as well as is the Vice President and Director of Product Strategy and Development at AllianceBernstrein. Katie seeks to find creative ways to combine the investment capabilities of the firm with product structures to design investment offerings that are innovative, competitive, and deliver results for clients. Katie is also responsible for helping to shape the firm’s U.S. product strategy and lineup in partnership with investment and distribution. 2019-04-241h 06

Clarkson Ignite PodcastStart-Up Marketing and DevelopmentIn this episode of the Clarkson Ignite Podcast, we talked with Ron Ayers ’02. Ron is currently the Director of Product and Marketing at Atlantis Technology. He works primarily with venture backed and seed stage startups to build their initial prototype web and mobile applications, products and marketing strategies. It was a great conversation that was very different from those we have had in the past. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. 2019-03-2546 min

Clarkson Ignite PodcastArt Leading TechnologyIn this episode of the Clarkson Ignite Podcast, Matt sat down with James F. Burke Jr. ’92. James is the current Chief Architect and Senior Manager of Digital Foundations at Lockheed Martin. We talked about how science fiction storylines and movies have always been on the forefront of imagining how technology can be improved. His career has allowed him to be a part of the technological side of this relationship, and it was interesting to hear about the experiences he has had along the way. It was a great conversation and we hope you enjoy it as much as we di...2019-03-1139 min

Clarkson Ignite PodcastDesigning a Bridge in 48 HoursIn this episode of the Clarkson Ignite Podcast, we sat down with Professor Erik C. Backus, the Howard E. Lechler Endowed Director of the Construction Engineering Management program at Clarkson. He is extremely involved with sustainability initiatives at Clarkson and in the surrounding community. He serves on the University Sustainability Committee, and is an affiliate faculty in the Institute for a Sustainable Environment. He is also heavily involved in the Lake Placid initiative to become the world’s first LEED Certified community. We discussed this along with some interesting stories from his time serving in the U.S. Army.2019-02-2540 min

Clarkson Ignite PodcastBiosensors And A Global BreakfastOn this weeks episode of the Clarkson Ignite Podcast, we talked with PhD student Fatima Mustafa. Originally from Jordan, she came to Clarkson to pursue her PhD in chemistry, and did not hesitate to get involved on campus. She was one of the primary organizers of the Global Women’s Breakfast which focused on empowering women in chemistry. They had over 100 attendees discussing possibilities, challenges, and common myths about pursuing a career in chemistry. In addition, we discussed Fatima’s fascinating research on biosensors as consumer-based indicators with wide ranging implications in a number of customer-facing markets. 2019-02-1827 min

Clarkson Ignite PodcastEp. 11: Making Class InterestingThis week we talked to Chris Martin, an instructor in the Mathematics department. He is known in the Clarkson Community for teaching calculus classes in a way that connects with students and makes it more enjoyable; all the while ensuring students are able to learn the content well. We discuss the challenges of teaching pre-requisite courses that no one wants to learn, how he got to Clarkson, and what students can take away from classes they may not find useful or interesting. It was a great conversation with a very entertaining man. We hope you enjoy it as much...2019-02-1139 min

Clarkson Ignite PodcastFinding Your Authentic SelfIn this episode of the Clarkson Ignite Podcast, we sit down with Simoon Cannon ’97, who gave the commencement address to the December Graduates this year. She had much to share about her career and life, but what really excited us about this episode was the opportunity to explore what it means to be your authentic self. It was central to her commencement speech, and to who Simoon is as an individual. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did. 2019-01-2155 min

Clarkson Ignite PodcastWhat A JourneyOn this episode of the Clarkson Ignite Podcast, we reflect on what it took to get here. We discuss all that we learned in order to start the podcast as well as our favorite aspects of every episode from this semester. All of our reflections are accompanied by related clips from the interviews. Each episode was unique in what it offered to the Clarkson Community, and every interview was a great opportunity to learn something new. This semester was everything we had ever hoped the podcast would be, and we can’t wait to see what next semester holds.2018-12-0326 min

Clarkson Ignite PodcastWhere The Wind BlowsIn episode 6 of the Clarkson Ignite Podcast, we talk with Ken Visser, an Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering at Clarkson University. Prof. Visser has worked at NASA Langley and Boeing in addition to Clarkson University. In this episode we discuss many of his successes including the current 2017 Clarkson ISE Sustainability Project and some projects that did not make it to the implementation phase. Ken was really fun to talk with, and we hope you learn just as much as we did. For more on Ken’s current work, visit: http://ductedturbinesinternational.com 2018-11-1943 min

Clarkson Ignite PodcastIoT & Looking for ProblemsIn episode 5 of the Clarkson Ignite Podcast, Alumnus and Trustee Rajan Raghavan ’82 discusses IoT, this year’s theme for the President’s Challenge. As a serial entrepreneur, Rajan has built numerous businesses, and found his niche in IoT. In this episode, we discussed how IoT was born and how he became interested in it. In addition, we discussed IoT security and his formula for founding companies. To learn more about what Rajan is doing now, visit www.thefabricnet.com. 2018-11-0545 min

Clarkson Ignite PodcastOne Shoe At A TimeMechanical Engineer-turned-entrepreneur, Damilola Adepoju joins us for episode 3 of the Clarkson Ignite Podcast. As a Clarkson graduate, he utilized his principles of engineering design and his passion for problem solving to create a shoe like no other. We talk to him about his journey, having to put his passion on pause, and all the ups and downs that go with starting your own business. Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @finishoes https://www.finishoes.com 2018-10-0826 min

Clarkson Ignite PodcastThink. Make. PodcastIntroduction To Clarkson Ignite with Managing Director, Erin Draper, and Dean of the Coulter School of Engineering, William Jemison. In this episode we give background as to why this podcast exists, what Clarkson Ignite is, and why students should care. … Continue reading →2018-09-0924 min

At Home With SallyEpisode #85: 10 Gifts of Heart - A Heart for Friendship with Sally Clarkson and Kristen KillEpisode #85 A Heart for Friendship "Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends." -John 15:13 "You are the first example of friendship to your children." - Sally Clarkson " True humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less." C.S. Lewis You were never meant, or expected, to do life alone. In this episode, Sally and Kristen discuss how to impart a love of community and friendship to our children. They encourage moms to model how to serve in friendship...2017-06-1254 min

At Home With SallyEpisode #84: 10 Gifts of Heart - A Heart for Faith with Sally Clarkson and Kristen KillEpisode #84 "A spiritual life isn't a list of rules to keep, it is living in the spirit of the living God." -sally Clarkson In this episode, Sally and Kristen encourage moms to introduce their children not just to the truths of God, but to His reality in their lives, by showing them the ways that God has entered into their family story personally. They share how the life you create in your home can communicate the reality of God everyday, and inspire a wonder and imagination for God's kingdom in their hearts. Here's a...2017-06-0642 min