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What if the way forward in our polarized world begins at the table?
In this compelling episode, Dave Fitch and Mike Moore sit down with Dan White Jr., author of Love Over Fear, to discuss the art of engaging in difficult conversations. They explore how compassion, curiosity, and a theology of the table can heal divisions in our churches, neighborhoods, and beyond.
🎙️ In This Episode:
📌 Highlights:
[00:05:00] Dan introduces the Kineo Center as a space for healing weary leaders.
[00:17:00] The origins of Love Over Fear: lessons from a politically divided church.
[00:29:00] Four practices for depolarized conversations, including compassionate curiosity and subversive stories.
[00:29:33] Techniques for Depolarization
[00:41:00] A theology of the table: how Jesus confounds the powers of polarization.
💡 Takeaway:
The practice of kingdom living starts at the table, where power shifts from winning arguments to mutual transformation. In a polarized world, Christians are called to disrupt division and embody Christ's love through listening, storytelling, and trust in God’s presence.
📖 Additional Reflection:
How can you use the table as a space for transformation and reconciliation in your community?
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What if the way forward in our polarized world begins at the table?
In this compelling episode, Dave Fitch and Mike Moore sit down with Dan White Jr., author of Love Over Fear, to discuss the art of engaging in difficult conversations. They explore how compassion, curiosity, and a theology of the table can heal divisions in our churches, neighborhoods, and beyond.
🎙️ In This Episode:
📌 Highlights:
[00:05:00] Dan introduces the Kineo Center as a space for healing weary leaders.
[00:17:00] The origins of Love Over Fear: lessons from a politically divided church.
[00:29:00] Four practices for depolarized conversations, including compassionate curiosity and subversive stories.
[00:29:33] Techniques for Depolarization
[00:41:00] A theology of the table: how Jesus confounds the powers of polarization.
💡 Takeaway:
The practice of kingdom living starts at the table, where power shifts from winning arguments to mutual transformation. In a polarized world, Christians are called to disrupt division and embody Christ's love through listening, storytelling, and trust in God’s presence.
📖 Additional Reflection:
How can you use the table as a space for transformation and reconciliation in your community?
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