That's What I Meant to Say
James D. Newcomb
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Thinking Orthodox & A Primer on that “Other” Way of Christian Discipleship with Dr. Jeannie Constantinou
https://jamesdnewcomb.com/jeannie“The Orthodox mind, the mind of the Church, is the mind of Christ.” We welcome biblical scholar and author Dr. Jeannie Constantinou for a sweeping, heartfelt, and…
I Reserve the Right to be Wrong
Honest speech requires the freedom to be wrong. In this episode, I reflect on students afraid to speak, a mob moment from my trumpet podcast days, and the difference between correction and public…
This Guy Knows What He Wants
I was recently asked by Deacon Stephen Wehr at my home parish (St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church in Minneapolis) for a personal conversation about, well, me.Steve asked me about my upbringing, my…
When the Truth Feels Like an Attack
Why do people cling to beliefs even after they’ve been proven wrong? In this episode, we explore what happens in the mind when deeply held beliefs are challenged, why facts alone often fail to…
Why Being Right Feels So Good (And Costs Us So Much)
Why do intelligent, well-informed people so often talk past one another? Why do we cling to our beliefs, even when presented with overwhelming evidence that on the surface disproves them?In this…
Protestants v. Catholics in America's Founding Era: When Certainty Becomes the Threat
The American Founders are often remembered as champions of reason, restraint, and religious liberty. But beneath that story lies a less examined assumption: a deep certainty about which forms of…
The Non-Wall That Has Marginalized Christianity from the American Public Consciousness
Most Americans assume the founders intended a rigid wall between church and state. In fact, many Christians even consider it a great blessing.Yet the historical record tells a more complicated and…
Errand Into the Wilderness: Puritans, Power, and the Roots of American Exceptionalism
In this episode, we explore how the theology of the New England Puritans shaped a distinctive political imagination—one that continues to echo through American culture, governance, and foreign…
The Scroll Precedes the Sword
This episode presents a dialogue exploring how religious rhetoric functioned as a form of political power in colonial New England. The conversation examines how Puritan clergy used biblical typology…
It's Not What It Was
I had a conversation with the founder of a pretty well-known American brass group yesterday. We were talking about a possible collaboration for an event here in Minnesota later this year. If anything…
Differing Views on Venezuela
We all know what has happened in Venezuela in the last 48 hours.What we’re not so sure about is what to make of it.There’s been no shortage of opinions from all corners of the globe re: the actions…
The Wise Old Owl
Happy New Year! This is a time of reflection, and even a bit of optimism as we think about what has transpired the last year, and how we hope it can change for the better in the upcoming year. Follow…
The Destination Is Resonance
What makes music feel alive? Technical precision and flawless execution are essential, but they do not explain why certain performances linger long after the final note fades. In this solo episode,…
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That's What I Meant to Say has published 13 episodes since December 2025, covering topics in Philosophy, Religion & Spirituality.
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