Скачать или смотреть Bringing down the temperature in our over-heated country, state, and neighborhoods

More Americans than ever say that they don't want friendships with people who vote differently than they do. They don't want family ties with people from a different political party. They don't want to know their neighbors. So how can we turn down the temperature and get back to seeing one another as human beings first, not just political creatures? Our guest is a thoughtful thinker and speaker who helps his community navigate difficult themes.

Our guest:

-Reverend Colin Pritchard, pastor of The Presbyterian Church in Geneva

00:00 Introduction
04:32 Reaction to Charlie Kirk’s shooting
06:52 Respecting people vs. challenging ideas
09:38 Finding common ground through fear
11:08 What we love and why it matters
13:24 Building empathy in diverse groups
15:36 Why social media keeps us hooked
18:19 Avoiding online arguments and pressure to post
20:47 The decline of real-world community
23:52 Online vs. in-person connection
25:41 Kindness across political lines
27:40 Conversation or confrontation?
29:07 Leaders showing political grace
31:56 When dialogue breaks down into division
42:29 Humility vs. humiliation in dialogue
45:00 Speaking out without losing connection

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