Political divides don't just disappear after elections. If you long for a hopeful way forward, this conversation is for you. Pastor Corey Widmer talks with Amy Julia Becker about how to navigate political polarization with humility, love, and a commitment to Jesus' way of life.
Corey and Amy Julia discuss:
- Political engagement and identity formation
- The dangers of political idolatry and hyperindividualism
- How to embody love and curiosity in political discourse
- Living out the way of Jesus in a polarized world
- How to respond to the election results
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ON THE PODCAST:
Sermon on the Mount
The Beatitudes
Rich Villodas on the podcast
The AND Campaign
How to Be Christian in the Election | White Paper
How to Be Christian in the Election | Sunday School series
The Good Life of the Kingdom | Sermon
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Watch this conversation on YouTube by clicking here. Read the full transcript and access detailed show notes by clicking here or visiting amyjuliabecker.com/podcast.
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Guest Bio:
Rev. Corey Widmer is Senior Pastor of Third Church, a Presbyterian congregation in Richmond, VA. A graduate of University of Virginia and Princeton Theological Seminary, he also has a Ph.D. in theology from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Corey is married to Sarah, a public health nurse, and they have 4 teenage daughters. Corey loves reading, exploring the outdoors, and pickleball!
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