Hopeful conversations between a conservative and a progressive. Steven Douglas is a conservative pastor, and Marshall Bolin is a progressive conflict resolution consultant and emotional health coach. The two hosts have political discussions in good faith and model how people with differing views can try to make the world a better place for each other.
Steve and Marshall listen to each other's needs and concerns surrounding the charged topic of abortion.
Listen to this episode if you're curious what someone from across the political aisle might say about:
When life begins
Sovereignty and choice
The accuracy of political opponents' accusations
Why arguments about abortion usually don't go anywhere
Moral relativism
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17 May 2021
Restorative Justice
Steve and Marshall connect over a practice that is deeply important to both of them: restorative justice. Marshall talks about the basic principles of the restorative justice model he has used working with youth in trouble with the law, and Steve talks about how restorative justice is at the heart of the message of the Bible.
Listen to this episode if you're curious what someone from across the political aisle might say about:
Crime and punishment
Accountability
Original sin
How to apply restorative justice
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10 May 2021
Non-Toxic Masculinity
Steve and Marshall explore the idea of masculinity.
Listen to this episode to hear what someone from across the political aisle might think about:
What it means to be a man
Peer pressure
Sense of self
The need for respect
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3 May 2021
In the Image of God
Steve and Marshall dig into a topic that's dear to Steve's heart: human beings as image-bearers of God. Marshall finds ways that this topic might have relevance for those who are more agnostic or secular.
Listen to this episode to hear what someone from across the political aisle might think about:
Relationship to God
The majesty of reality
Science and religion
Humility
Money and happiness
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26 Apr 2021
Sexual Ethics (Part 2)
Steve and Marshall continue their conversation on sexual ethics.
Listen to this episode if you're curious what someone across the political aisle might be needing when it comes to issues like:
Celebration of sexuality in public spaces
Boundaries within sexuality
Guidance vs. coercion
Space for dissenting opinions
Prejudiced violence
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19 Apr 2021
Do-Over on a Charged Topic (Sexual Ethics Part 1)
Steve and Marshall tried to do an episode on sexual ethics and found themselves talking past each other. They scrapped that episode and decided to do it over, this time trying harder to hear each other.
In part one of this two-part episode the two hosts try to approach each other with grace and courage while discussing:
Definitions of sexual ethics and marriage
Laws
Coercion
Online vs. in-person communication
What each would love to hear from the other's political tribe
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12 Apr 2021
Economics (Part 2)
Steve and Marshall continue their conversation about economics. They end with a discussion of what they would each do if they had a lot of money.
Listen to this episode if you are curious what someone from across the political aisle might have to say about:
Socialism
Economic underclasses
Forced giving
A system of voluntary giving
Greed
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6 Apr 2021
Economics (Part 1)
Part One of Steve and Marshall's conversation on economics. Listen to this episode if you're curious what someone from across the political aisle might say about:
Money hoarding
Currency
Taxation
Usury
Socialism
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30 Mar 2021
Parented and Parenting
Steve and Marshall explore the relationships between parents and kids and between human beings and that which is greater than human beings.
Listen to this episode if you're curious how someone across the political aisle might address these questions:
What kind of world would we like to live in?
How much guidance should we give our children?
How much guidance does God give us?
How can we use words to talk about God?
What does discipline mean?
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How can we effectively parent or work with teenagers?
22 Mar 2021
Fear on Both Sides
Steve and Marshall delve into the topic of fear. Listen to this episode if you're curious what someone across the political aisle might have to say about:
Fears surrounding the Obama and Trump presidencies
Double standards
Complexities of trying live by "to each their own"
Is our justice system really just?
Vulnerability
Is fear a problem?
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16 Mar 2021
Election Reflection
Steven and Marshall listen to each other's perspectives on a range of topics. They end the episode with messages for their own political tribes.
Listen to this episode if you're curious how someone across the political aisle might feel about:
The results of the 2020 election
Problems with the economic system, including taxation
Where the other's political tribe is heading
Sexual morality
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8 Mar 2021
Getting to Know Steve and Marshall
Are Steven and Marshall card-carrying members of their political tribes? Where do their commitments lie? Why is this conversation important?
Listen to this episode if you're curious what someone across the political aisle might have to say about:
The Bible, religion and secularism
Empathy and how we are perceived by those with another political orientation
Political bias in the media, including how Trump's presidency was covered
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21 Feb 2021
Steve and Marshall Open the Discussion
Steve and Marshall introduce themselves, talking about their backgrounds and political concerns.
Other topics discussed:
Voting behavior
The aims of conservative and progressive approaches
Why judgments are good
Why slow, careful communication is necessary
Echo chambers
Honesty
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