13 episodes

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.

In Good Will Marshall Bolin and Steven Douglas

    • Sociedade e cultura

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.

    Abortion

    Abortion

    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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    • 1 hr 2 min
    Restorative Justice

    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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    • 55 min
    Non-Toxic Masculinity

    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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    • 1 hr 2 min
    In the Image of God

    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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    • 1 hr
    Sexual Ethics (Part 2)

    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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    • 55 min
    Do-Over on a Charged Topic (Sexual Ethics Part 1)

    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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    • 42 min

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