Dr. John Rose is a theologian and civil discourse expert who bridges faith, philosophy, and productive dialogue across political divides. From his academic journey through Princeton's theology program to pioneering classes at Duke and UNC on navigating polarization, Dr. Rose shares how Christian virtues like love and charity inform his approach to helping students engage across differences.

This episode covers big questions: the existence of God, the role of prayer and scripture, open-mindedness as a virtue, and why political identity has become so consuming in modern life. Dr. Rose offers a refreshing perspective on keeping politics in context while building genuine human connection. This episode offers wisdom on staying grounded in what truly matters, cultivating intellectual humility, and loving across lines of disagreement.