In this re-podcast from America’s Future Facebook live interview, Ericka Andersen interviews Saving Elephants host Josh Lewis about his motivations for launching Saving Elephants.  Also discussed are the worsening partisanship and tribalism in recent years and possible solutions to a healthier political dialogue.

 

About Ericka Andersen

Ericka Andersen is a freelance writer and digital media marketing professional.  Her writings cover addiction, church planting, mental health, politics, policy, culture, fitness, and more for a variety of publications in including the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Washington Post, and National Review.  She is a regular contributor at Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC.)  Previously, Ericka worked for National Review magazine, was Online Media Director for Congressional House Leadership, for the Heritage Foundation and Human Events magazine.

 

Ericka is the author of “Leaving Cloud 9: The True Story of a Life Resurrected From the Ashes of Poverty, Trauma and Mental Illness”.  She wrote “Leaving Cloud 9” for those who have suffered trauma of all kinds—and have or are seeking to overcome it in the future.  The book is a true story of miraculous healing—both physically and mentally—from years of trauma, suffering from depression, going through divorce and personal destruction.

 

Ericka host the “Worth Your Time” podcast, featuring inspiring women living out big dreams and making a difference in the world.  The podcast is generally faith-based and seeks to highlight the stories of women living and loving others well.

 

Ericka lives in Indianapolis, Indiana.  You can find her on Twitter @ErickaAndersen

 

About America’s Future

America's Future is an organization that recruits and cultivates young professionals to become effective, lifelong advocates who will inspire their peers to embrace freedom.

 

America’s Future empowers young people to be active, civil, and curious citizens who build freer communities that lead to fulfillment, dignity, and happiness for all by working toward a time in America where young people collaborate to drive change in their communities—change that equips the individual to build a free and happy life.  America’s Future offers rising generations opportunities for networking, mentoring, leadership and community engagement through our national network and extensive array of programming.

 

Founded in 1995 by a group of aspiring young advocates, America’s Future Foundation quickly grew to be “the place” for rising young leaders in Washington, DC. In 2011.  They have since expanded by launching chapters in cities across the country.