Political divides don't just disappear after elections. If you long for a hopeful way forward, this conversation is for you. Pastor Corey Widmer talks with Amy Julia Becker about how to navigate political polarization with humility, love, and a commitment to Jesus' way of life.

Corey and Amy Julia discuss:

• Political engagement and identity formation
  
  
• The dangers of political idolatry and hyperindividualism 
  
  
• How to embody love and curiosity in political discourse
  
  
• Living out the way of Jesus in a polarized world
  
  
• How to respond to the election results 

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The Good Life of the Kingdom | Sermon

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Watch this conversation on YouTube by clicking here. Read the full transcript and access detailed show notes by clicking here or visiting amyjuliabecker.com/podcast.
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Guest Bio:

Rev. Corey Widmer is Senior Pastor of Third Church, a Presbyterian congregation in Richmond, VA. A graduate of University of Virginia and Princeton Theological Seminary, he also has a Ph.D. in theology from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Corey is married to Sarah, a public health nurse, and they have 4 teenage daughters.  Corey loves reading, exploring the outdoors, and pickleball! 
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