Rev Kim Jackson is running for the Georgia State Senate. How does a pastor allow her faith to inform her politics and what can we learn from her in making our own political decisions this November? How does your faith inform your politics? We want to know. 

 Can people of faith actually be the models of communicating with love and compassion and HONESTY? Learn how this all works. SUBSCRIBE to the podcast to get it on your device! Thank you Todd Porter of United States Christian Leadership Organization - USCLO/

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Non Violent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg: https://www.amazon.com/Nonviolent-Communication-Compassion-Marshall-Rosenberg/dp/1892005026

How do we heal this country? Rev Steve Miller of United States Christian Leadership Organization has been developing community around racial reconciliation for over 12 years. His key to success: LISTENING with an open heart. 

How Do We Have Anxious Conversations About Hot Topics?! Rev Canon Ron Byrd, Director of Black Ministries for The Episcopal Church,  joins us to give us his advice, especially in the wake of the Breonna Taylor ruling this past week. 

We are beyond excited to have Rebecca Makkai - Pulitzer Prize nominated author of The Great Believers, on the show to talk Imaginative Empathy and what can religion can learn from it. Follow Rebecca on twitter @RebeccaMakkai and learn more about her latest published works, events, and news at  www.RebeccaMakkai.com .

We will have the author of Necessary Noise: How Donald Trump Inflames the Culture War and Why That Is Good News for America. Join us with Star Parker's CURE. She speaks of the work she does to help alleviate poverty and empower communities. www.urbancure.org

We welcome back priest, author, and media personality Rev Father Alberto Cutié to discuss the challenges of caring for a spiritual community during the pandemic. Rev Cutie has started a drive in service amongst other programs to gather his church together to find healing and God's love. 

We have Rev Matt Rhodes, former Press Secretary to the House of Representatives, to help us lead the way.

What causes poverty? Are we all poor in one way or another? And how do we approach poverty alleviation instead of using band-aids? What does the Bible say about it? Cameron Graham Vivanco of Education Equals Hope joins us.