Oct 24, 2019
Today I am honored to share my conversation with two incredible women, Beth Silvers and Sarah Stewart Holland. Sarah and Beth are the co-hosts of the bi-partisan political podcast Pantsuit Politics and the co-authors of the book I Think You’re Wrong, but I’m Listening: A Guide to Grace-Filled Political Conversations. Sarah and Beth are committed to creating a space to talk through the hard things that are surrounding us in grace-filled and nuanced ways.
You may be someone who has always struggled with this topic (and listen, friend, I’m right there with you) and you are thinking “Em, that’s great, but why do I need to care about politics? Why should I be informed at all?” As my friend Stephanie and I discussed this summer, there is so much happening in the world and in our country that really impacts people and if we don’t know what’s going on, how we can listen to their story with deeper empathy and how can we speak the Gospel into their pain if we don’t have context for it?
I know this is hard stuff, you guys. Believe me. But people matter, it isn’t about the politics per say, its about being willing to walk in the hard with our neighbors.
Additionally, I would HIGHLY recommend their book. It is not about politics and specific agendas at all, it is literally what it says: a guide to grace filled conversation about hard things. As you head into the holiday season with this insane political upheaval happening around us, an election year in the making, and you approach the various tables in your sphere of influence, couldn’t we all use some reminding about the people behind the stories and experiences that surround us? We have to got to remember that we may not always agree, and we won’t, that’s not how humanity works, but we can be better humans to one another. You matter, friend. And so does your neighbor.
Resources:
Pedro and AIDS and “The Real World”
OJ Simpson // You also can see “The People vs. OJ Simpson”
I Think You’re Wrong But I’m Listening: A Guide to Grace Filled Political Conversations (affiliate link)
“A League of Their Own”- “Of course its hard. That’s what makes it so great.”
One and two of many articles in reference to families being shifted by certain news outlets.
My original #metoo post from instagram
Brown Vs. The Board of Education Topeka
Ash Abercrombie // Our episode on Simply Stories Podcast
Pantsuit Politics Live from Evolving Faith Conference
Scripture References:
Connecting with Beth & Sarah of Pantsuit Politics
I Think You’re Wrong But I’m Listening: A Guide to Grace Filled Political Conversations (Affiliate Link)
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*Intro and outro music by audionautix.com*