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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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We started a company while we were still in school and made every mistake in the book. Come along for the ride as we tell the story from the very beginning and break down the highs and lows of starting a business as seniors in college. Hint: we don't take ourselves very seriously.

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Small W #1 - Approved By The App Store 36:02

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In this episode we talk about the life of RealTime while doing school virtually in Amherst. While it wasn’t a great time for the world, it was potentially the most important period in time in RealTime history. Then we talk about how we wanted to expand through social media and were inspired by pages like Friday Beers. Finally we talk about being approved for the app store and were finally ready to launch the app.…

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Ego Check #2 - Can We Build? 34:03

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We built a wire frame and we had a cool looking demo. Now could we build something that didn't break when it opened? In this episode we talk about some of the exciting new additions we made to the team as well as a major pitch we made at Tufts. Then we talk about the rumblings of Covid and how it impacted the very early days of the company. To wrap up we talk a bit about what it was like being college seniors when Covid first hit.…

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Searching For Stallions - The Team 29:46

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In this episode we talk about some of the events that happened after the pitch competition. Our main goal was to expand and look for people who could help with coding and development as well as fundraising. Along the way we ran into a few speed bumps but also made some great connections.

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How It All Started 7:48

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In this episode we introduce you to a brand new aspect of the RealTime Sports Journey. This new podcast will talk about the beginnings of RealTime and a more business facing conversation. In this intro episode we outline what is to come and set the stage for a thrilling story moving forward.

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Fortnite Fostered a Friendship 24:46

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In this episode Noah and Sam dive into their background and how they got where they are today. They specifically discuss how they met and how their friendship really started whether it be through track, mutual friends, or Fortnite. They also give a little background on their RealTime Sports and the origin of the company.…

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Ego Check #1: The Pitch Comp 40:07

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