In Good Will

Marshall Bolin and Steven Douglas
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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.

  1. 05/24/2021

    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 Support us on Patreon to help us continue to bring you thoughtful, respectful, and productive conversations between the conservative and progressive camps -- ad-free! https://www.patreon.com/ingoodwill

  2. 05/17/2021

    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 Support us on Patreon to help us continue to bring you thoughtful, respectful, and productive conversations between the conservative and progressive camps -- ad-free! https://www.patreon.com/ingoodwill

  3. 05/10/2021

    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 Support us on Patreon to help us continue to bring you thoughtful, respectful, and productive conversations between the conservative and progressive camps -- ad-free! https://www.patreon.com/ingoodwill

  4. 05/03/2021

    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 Support us on Patreon to help us continue to bring you thoughtful, respectful, and productive conversations between the conservative and progressive camps -- ad-free! https://www.patreon.com/ingoodwill

  5. 04/26/2021

    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 Support us on Patreon to help us continue to bring you thoughtful, respectful, and productive conversations between the conservative and progressive camps -- ad-free! https://www.patreon.com/ingoodwill

  6. 04/19/2021

    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 Support us on Patreon to help us continue to bring you thoughtful, respectful, and productive conversations between the conservative and progressive camps -- ad-free! https://www.patreon.com/ingoodwill

  7. 04/12/2021

    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 Support us on Patreon to help us continue to bring you thoughtful, respectful, and productive conversations between the conservative and progressive camps -- ad-free! https://www.patreon.com/ingoodwill

  8. 04/06/2021

    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 Support us on Patreon to help us continue to bring you thoughtful, respectful, and productive conversations between the conservative and progressive camps -- ad-free! https://www.patreon.com/ingoodwill

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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.

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  • Creator
    Marshall Bolin and Steven Douglas
  • Years Active
    2021
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Marshall Bolin and Steven Douglas
  • Show Website
    In Good Will