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Hopeful conversations between a conservative and a progressive. Steven Douglas is a conservative pastor, and Marshall Bolin is a progressive conflict resolution consultant and emotional health coach. The two hosts have political discussions in good faith and model how people with differing views can try to make the world a better place for each other.
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Steve and Marshall listen to each other's needs and concerns surrounding the charged topic of abortion. Listen to this episode if you're curious what someone from across the political aisle might say about: When life begins Sovereignty and choice The accuracy of political opponents' accusations Why arguments about abortion usually don't go anywhere…
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Steve and Marshall connect over a practice that is deeply important to both of them: restorative justice. Marshall talks about the basic principles of the restorative justice model he has used working with youth in trouble with the law, and Steve talks about how restorative justice is at the heart of the message of the Bible. Listen to this episode…
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Steve and Marshall explore the idea of masculinity. Listen to this episode to hear what someone from across the political aisle might think about: What it means to be a man Peer pressure Sense of self The need for respect Support us on Patreon to help us continue to bring you thoughtful, respectful, and productive conversations between the conserva…
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Steve and Marshall dig into a topic that's dear to Steve's heart: human beings as image-bearers of God. Marshall finds ways that this topic might have relevance for those who are more agnostic or secular. Listen to this episode to hear what someone from across the political aisle might think about: Relationship to God The majesty of reality Science…
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Steve and Marshall continue their conversation on sexual ethics. Listen to this episode if you're curious what someone across the political aisle might be needing when it comes to issues like: Celebration of sexuality in public spaces Boundaries within sexuality Guidance vs. coercion Space for dissenting opinions Prejudiced violence Support us on P…
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Do-Over on a Charged Topic (Sexual Ethics Part 1)
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Steve and Marshall tried to do an episode on sexual ethics and found themselves talking past each other. They scrapped that episode and decided to do it over, this time trying harder to hear each other. In part one of this two-part episode the two hosts try to approach each other with grace and courage while discussing: Definitions of sexual ethics…
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Steve and Marshall continue their conversation about economics. They end with a discussion of what they would each do if they had a lot of money. Listen to this episode if you are curious what someone from across the political aisle might have to say about: Socialism Economic underclasses Forced giving A system of voluntary giving Greed Support us …
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Part One of Steve and Marshall's conversation on economics. Listen to this episode if you're curious what someone from across the political aisle might say about: Money hoarding Currency Taxation Usury Socialism Support us on Patreon to help us continue to bring you thoughtful, respectful, and productive conversations between the conservative and p…
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Steve and Marshall explore the relationships between parents and kids and between human beings and that which is greater than human beings. Listen to this episode if you're curious how someone across the political aisle might address these questions: What kind of world would we like to live in? How much guidance should we give our children? How muc…
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Steve and Marshall delve into the topic of fear. Listen to this episode if you're curious what someone across the political aisle might have to say about: Fears surrounding the Obama and Trump presidencies Double standards Complexities of trying live by "to each their own" Is our justice system really just? Vulnerability Is fear a problem? Support …
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Steven and Marshall listen to each other's perspectives on a range of topics. They end the episode with messages for their own political tribes. Listen to this episode if you're curious how someone across the political aisle might feel about: The results of the 2020 election Problems with the economic system, including taxation Where the other's po…
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Are Steven and Marshall card-carrying members of their political tribes? Where do their commitments lie? Why is this conversation important? Listen to this episode if you're curious what someone across the political aisle might have to say about: The Bible, religion and secularism Empathy and how we are perceived by those with another political ori…
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Steve and Marshall introduce themselves, talking about their backgrounds and political concerns. Other topics discussed: Voting behavior The aims of conservative and progressive approaches Why judgments are good Why slow, careful communication is necessary Echo chambers Honesty Support us on Patreon to help us continue to bring you thoughtful, resp…
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