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Trailer | Welcome to Difficult Conversations

Podcast

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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Bonnie Kristian | Truth, Trust and Christian Community

Podcast

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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Matthew Kim | Preaching and Participating in Unity

Podcast

The country is divided across class, racial, gender and political lines, and churches are not immune to this. Sometimes they even exemplify this division. How can pastors preach to a divided audience, and how can congregants remain engaged despite differences? Matthew Kim, co-author of "Preaching to a Divided Nation," offers a way.

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Shirley Mullen | Claiming the Courageous Middle

Podcast

In the midst of deep polarization, there remains an underutilized space: the middle. Shirley Mullen argues that this "middle" is not "bland averaging, moral cowardice or lazy indifference," but rather a bold way to live and work together for a more hopeful future.

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Brad Wilcox | Confronting Cultural Myths About Marriage

Podcast

The foundation of thriving communities is strong families. That idea resonates with many of us, but the data also demonstrates it. Join Dr. Brad Wilcox and NAE President Walter Kim as they confront common yet false narratives about marriage in society today.

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Bryan Stevenson & Bishop Derek Grier | Reckoning with the Past, Hope for the Future

Podcast

Join us for a special episode of Today's Conversation with Bryan Stevenson and Bishop Derek Grier. Hosted by NAE President Walter Kim, the leaders discuss the promise of greatness that's available to a society unburdened by hate, violence and discrimination.

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