084: Approaching Conflict in a Polarized Culture with Ashley Abercrombie

Welcome back to the Speaking Our Minds Podcast with Brittney and Ranela! In this episode, we're talking all about Healthy Ways to Approach Conflict in a Polarized Culture with our friend Ashley Abercrombie, including:Are you conflict-avoidant or conflict-confronting?The role of shame, fear, and belonging in sticking to our tribes (us vs. them) that blinds us to othersUnity vs conformity among groupsEngaging in the intersections of faith and culture without using tactics of fear and controlThe importance of individuation- it's okay to be/think differently and hold your own values and convictions while integrating with others.Practical tips on engaging in conflict in a way that allows us to put humans firstBoundaries and rules of thumb for engaging in divisive topics onlineand more!

Ashley Abercrombie is the author of Rise of the Truth Teller and Love Is the Resistance: Learn to Disagree, Resolve the Conflicts You’ve Been Avoiding and Create Real Change. For more than 15 years, she has worked in non-profit spaces, leading faith-based initiatives, serving as a prison chaplain and pastor, speaking at conferences, churches, and events. Ashley’s work and ideas are featured in Oprahmag.com, Scary Mommy, Relevant Magazine, Darling, Life Today, 100 Huntley Street, The Purpose Show and more. She is cohost of the hilarious and helpful podcast Why Tho, and lives in Los Angeles with her husband, two sons and baby girl.

Grab the book! Love is the Resistance: Learn to Disagree, Resolve the Conflicts You've Been Avoiding, and Create Real Change: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Resistance-Disagree-Conflicts-Avoiding/

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