Votes for the next president have been cast and one thing is certain—somebody will be happy, and others disheartened. Can a friendship or workplace relationship be preserved with someone who voted differently and holds vastly different beliefs?

Show notes and a full transcript are available at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/winsome-conviction/2020/episode-4-processing-the-election-with-family-friends-co-workers

Can winsomeness be a path to persuasion in today's political climate? What is "informed winsomeness"? David French, political commentator and New York Times best-selling author joins Tim and Rick for a conversation on engaging others winsomely, the importance of humility when we liken ourselves to biblical figures, and the manner of response Christians should take toward incivility and political adversity, especially when facing opponents.

Show notes and a full transcript are available at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/winsome-conviction/2020/engaging-others-winsomely

Popular speaker and author, Brene Brown, states: “It’s hard to hate people close up. So, move in.” Communication theorists note that what helps break negative stereotypes the most is, information. How much do we know about the two presidential candidates? Learning the stories of Vice-President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump doesn’t condone their positions, but rather, humanizes them.

Show notes and a full transcript are available at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/winsome-conviction/2020/humanizing-thoughts-lead-to-humanizing-communication

What is "the argument culture," and how have we been immersed into it? Tim and Rick unpack four notable characteristics of "the argument culture" and suggest an idea we can practice for turning it around.

Show notes and a full transcript are available at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/winsome-conviction/2020/today-s-argument-culture

Incivility is a hallmark of our conversations, both within the Church and across the broader culture. Can we foster conversations that deepen and enrich relationships rather than tear people apart? Tim and Rick highlight how today's argument culture has given rise to the Winsome Conviction podcast.

Show notes and a full transcript are available at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/winsome-conviction/2020/winsome-conviction-podcast