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Well, That"s A Deep Subject.

James D. Newcomb

A show for thinkers, artists, and anyone who finds themselves asking the deeper questions behind everyday life. Hosted by James D. Newcomb, Well, That’s a Deep Subject is a conversational podcast (occasionally assisted by AI) that invites philosophers, creators, and curious minds to explore what really drives human behavior—from the personal to the political, the poetic to the practical. It’s not about hot takes or easy answers. It’s about slowing down, asking better questions, and seeing where

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08:22

Man v. Bureaucracy: How "The System" Has the Power to...

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2025/11/13

Bureaucracy shapes far more of daily life than most people realize. For those dependent on welfare assistance, a single denial can mean the difference between stability and crisis. What’s striking, however, is how rarely people challenge those adverse decisions, even when nearly half of all appeals are ultimately overturned. In this episode, we examine a qualitative study of welfare recipients which becomes a window into something much deeper: how systems designed to help can quietly erode dignity,

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05:32

Hypomonē, and The Quiet Courage of Ordered Love

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2025/11/12

We often think of courage as the stuff of grand gestures and dramatic rescues, but ancient wisdom traditions tell a different story. In Eastern Orthodox theology, courage—orfortitude—isn’t about fearlessness or adrenaline-fueled bravery. It’s a divine partnership, a patient endurance known ashypomonē, that helps us stand firm in love and integrity even when life unravels around us. This kind of courage doesn’t seek applause; it seeks alignment. With truth, with order, and with the God who gives us

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10:02

So A Mouse Enters A Beehive...

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2025/11/11

Sometimes wisdom doesn’t speak, it simply acts. In the secret chambers of a beehive, a tiny tragedy unfolds: a mouse, drawn by sweetness and warmth, meets its end. Yet what follows is not decay, but divine order in motion. The bees, guided by an unseen hand, seal the body in layers of propolis, transforming death into preservation. It’s a story of instinct, reverence, and the mysterious intelligence woven into creation itself. What might it say about our own need to purify the hives of our

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06:32

The Beauty of Imperfection: When Music Becomes Human

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2025/11/10

Musicians often chase perfection, believing that a flawless performance is the measure of mastery.Yet, as one father reminded his son before a piano recital, it’s often our imperfections that create the deepest connections.When a note cracks or timing falters, the audience doesn’t recoil—they lean in.Vulnerability awakens something in all of us: recognition of our shared humanity.This episode explores how the pursuit of flawlessness can rob music of its soul, and how embracing imperfection

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04:08

From Fear to Focus: Insights on Turning Performance...

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2025/11/07

Everyone knows the feeling — the trembling hands, the shallow breath, the sense that every eye is fixed on you. Whether it’s a stage, a boardroom, or a moment of truth, fear seems to stalk the edge of every performance. Yet what if the goal isn’t to eliminate fear, but to understand it? What if that nervous surge is actually energy in disguise — the same force that sharpens, steadies, and brings us fully into the present moment? In this episode, two voices explore how fear can transform into focus,

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06:39

The Simple Feast

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2025/11/05

If you journey to the northeastern edge of Greece, you’ll find a rugged peninsula reaching into the Aegean Sea — a place called Mount Athos, known for over a thousand years as the “Holy Mountain.” It’s a living sanctuary where time feels suspended, where the rhythm of life is marked not by clocks, but by prayer and silence.For the monks who live there, food is not merely sustenance; it’s part of their spiritual rhythm. Each meal reflects the ancient fasting traditions of the Eastern Orthodox Church

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15:22

Thugocracy 101: How Modern Politics Mirror Organized...

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2025/11/04

Charles Tilly once called war-making and state-making “the greatest protection rackets in history.” In this episode, we explore how the modern state — and eventually alliances like NATO — evolved from centuries of organized coercion. From medieval kings to modern diplomats, the pattern remains: those who control violence define legitimacy. Governments claim to protect us, but often from dangers they themselves create.Over time, this logic was refined, institutionalized, and globalized — a mafia

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07:09

The Pencil-Shaped Miracle

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2025/11/03

https://youtu.be/teo_C3FGeugA pencil seems ordinary — a tool so simple we scarcely notice it.Yet hidden within this little stick of cedar and graphite is the labor of thousands: miners, loggers, chemists, sailors, merchants, and dreamers who will never meet, yet cooperate in perfect harmony.No single mind designed it, and no one person could make it alone. Its existence is a quiet sermon on freedom, interdependence, and the invisible orchestration that binds human creativity together.Today, the

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05:54

The Divine Nature of Work: Ancient Perspectives in...

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2025/10/31

Our discourse today revolves around the profound implications of ancient perceptions of work, which were intrinsically linked to divine creation, contrasting sharply with contemporary views that often disconnect labor from any spiritual significance. Ultimately, we assert that reclaiming these ancient paradigms may provide a pathway to a more fulfilling relationship with work, one that transcends mere economic transactions and aligns with a broader existential significance.Key Takeaways:In ancient

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09:07

The Secret to A Happy Life.

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2025/10/30

https://youtu.be/eU4yk7X7YDkFrom the way we rise each morning to how we treat others, joy is formed in the daily act of showing up—with honesty, humility, and gratitude. It’s found in companionship rooted in shared values, in the patience to raise others well, and in the courage to let sorrow deepen rather than harden the heart. Episode HighlightsHappiness isn’t discovered—it’s cultivated through faithfulness in small things.True companionship grows from shared values, not perfection.Meaningful

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08:10

Is Divorce Ever God's Will?

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2025/10/29

TLDR: Divorce is never God’s will, but there are times it is unavoidable and the only path to peace. We often wonder what the right way is when a marriage begins to unravel. We pray, we wait, we plead for restoration—yet sometimes things only get worse. A simple question posted online, “Is it ever God’s will to divorce?” unleashed a storm of responses: some compassionate, others condemning, many deeply personal. From survivors of abuse to defenders of strict biblical interpretation, from Orthodox

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07:39

Inside the Meaning-Achievement Gap

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2025/10/28

We often treat success and fulfillment as interchangeable, but they’re not. In fact, research shows that more than 70% of high-achieving professionals feel deeply unfulfilled—even after reaching their career goals. In this episode, we explore why achievement alone so often leaves us empty, and how meaning, rhythm, and authenticity can restore what metrics and milestones can’t.HighlightsThe emerging phenomenon of“success-induced burnout”—when accomplishment leads to disconnection rather than

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06:18

The Long Way Around: What ASEAN Teaches the West...

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2025/10/27

We often assume that global cooperation should look like NATO — efficient, decisive, and backed by hard power. But the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, takes a completely different path — one that prizes harmony, consensus, and cultural nuance over confrontation.Western analysts often call it inefficient, yet ASEAN’s slow and steady diplomacy has sustained peace and prosperity across one of the most diverse regions on Earth. In this episode, we explore how Southeast Asia’s

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08:12

Waves of Power: How Disaster Relief Became a...

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2025/10/25

https://youtu.be/BdkIQSCzWZYWhen the Indian Ocean tsunami struck Indonesia in 2004, it was one of the deadliest natural disasters in modern history. But beneath the humanitarian tragedy lay another story — one of global power projection, soft diplomacy, and strategic influence. As nations raced to deliver aid, they weren’t just saving lives; they were staking claims of presence and capability in one of the world’s most volatile regions. The United States, in particular, turned tragedy into

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09:02

Where Have You Gone, Ms. Pac Man? How and Why We...

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2025/10/24

Once, tragedy had the power to stop the world. When a mass school shooting occurred in 1998, it wasn’t just another headline — it was a collective wound, one that rippled through schools, families, and communities across the nation. Today, events of similar horror come and go with barely a pause. In this episode, we explore what happens when sorrow becomes routine — when violence is no longer an interruption, but a rhythm in the background of our lives. Together we reflect on how media saturation,

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06:30

Charlie Kirk: Master of Persuasion

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2025/10/23

In a world where the loudest voices often dominate public discourse, the late Charlie Kirk stood out for doing the opposite. His approach to persuasion was rooted not in volume, but in virtue — a calm strength grounded in authenticity, composure, and moral clarity. This episode explores how Kirk’s manner of communication—especially his ability to remain poised amid hostility—reveals something profound about influence in the modern age. By blending classical principles of rhetoric with emotional

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07:04

The Wealth of Nations—and the Cost of Freedom

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2025/10/22

Does wealth inevitably lead to freedom? Or does it quietly breed complacency? For decades, political theorists like Seymour Martin Lipset have argued that prosperity is the soil in which democracy grows. When people rise above poverty, they gain both the time and capacity to participate meaningfully in politics. But the modern world complicates that idea. China and Vietnam have achieved remarkable economic growth under one-party rule, while democratic nations wrestle with inequality and

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10:03

The Art of Control: How China Perfected Authoritarian...

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2025/10/21

https://youtu.be/svvBEbSSXvUWhile nearly every communist regime crumbled after the Cold War, China’s Communist Party defied history. Rather than collapse like the Soviet Union, it transformed—fusing capitalist efficiency with centralized political power. This conversation explores how the CCP mastered the balance between control and flexibility, drawing from Confucian tradition, modern technology, and economic pragmatism to build what some call “sustainable authoritarianism.” From the lessons of

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08:03

Research as Sacred Work

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2025/10/20

https://youtu.be/Va3gnfRKees In this episode, we explore the sacred side of scholarship—where faith and intellect unite, and truth becomes a living encounter with God. Because the pure in heart don’t just see clearly—they see God in every honest question. What if research itself were an act of worship? Well, That's A Deep Subject, isn't

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07:33

Stability Over Ideology: Why SE Asia May Hold the Key...

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2025/10/15

Southeast Asia’s story over the past fifty years is nothing short of extraordinary. Once a fragmented region marked by colonial legacies and Cold War rivalries, it has emerged as one of the world’s most dynamic centers of economic growth and political balance. Across 11 nations and nearly 700 million people, Southeast Asia has forged a path that blends ancient communal traditions with modern systems of sovereignty and governance. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, stands at the

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