In this bonus episode, NAE President Walter Kim hosts an extended conversation with Carl Greene on the shifts that have been happening in rural America, the sense of loss that many rural residents feel, and the lure of Christian nationalism as a response to that loss.

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From mask mandates to social distancing and vaccines, COVID brought about one of the most contentious divides we have seen in recent American history. Episode 2 brings together two people who sat on opposite sides of the COVID divide. Their unlikely friendship may be a guide for how we can repair the fractured relationships in our own lives.

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The primary allegiances of Americans used to be to country and religion. Now Americans’ primary allegiance is to their political party. How did that happen? And what has it done to our country and our churches? Dr. Jonathan Haidt joins Episode 1 of Difficult Conversations to explore how we ended up so divided.

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In our increasingly polarized country, disagreement has become hostility. Is it still possible to have difficult conversations with people who see the world differently from us without sacrificing our deep convictions and beliefs?

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How did we end up so divided? What is the role of Christians in this moment? Welcome to Difficult Conversations, where we'll share incredible stories of people who’ve stepped into enemy territory for the sake of building bridges. You'll learn why difficult conversations are so hard, how to have them, and why they matter for the kingdom of God.

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In a world where news is constantly streamed, the sheer amount of information can leave us feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to filter the truth. Bonnie Kristian shares how this issue is leaking into churches and becoming a discipleship challenge.

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