A candid reflection on staying grounded while engaging in contentious conversationsâand when to take a step back.
⨠Episode SummaryIn this heartfelt solo talk, host Corey Nathan goes back to the fundamentals of Talkinâ Politics & Religion Without Killinâ Each Other. Reflecting on recent emotionally charged interactionsâsome painfully personalâCorey revisits five foundational principles that guide his conversations and this podcastâs mission.
He opens up about the emotional toll of receiving attacks from opposing sides of the political and religious spectrum and how even with years of practice, the work of engaging respectfully remains challenging and ongoing.
Here are the five essentials Corey leans into when the temperature rises:
đ Practice what you preach đ Contest or conversation? Know the difference. đ Articulate othersâ views well. đ Sometimes, take it offline. đ Know when to walk away.
This isnât just theoryâitâs a personal reckoning, with honesty, humility, and yes, some humor too.Â
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âąď¸ Timestamps & Topics[00:00:00] đ§ Intro: Hockey talk, Rangers vs. Kings, and a shout-out to The Democracy Group
[00:02:00] Recent conversations that challenged Coreyâs peace and patience
[00:03:00] On being attacked by voices from both extremes of the Israel-Gaza conflict
[00:06:00] Recognizing how giving space to others can draw heatâsometimes from all sides
[00:07:30] The emotional cost of staying in these conversations
[00:08:00] Going âBack to Basicsâ: Five principles to guide tough discussions
[00:09:00] #1: Practice what you preachâeven when itâs hard
[00:10:00] #2: Contest or conversation? Choose wisely.
[00:12:00] #3: Articulate othersâ views honestly, even when you disagree
[00:14:00] #4: Sometimes take it offline to preserve dignity and connection
[00:17:00] #5: Know when to walk awayâbecause not everyone deserves your time
[00:20:00] Closing: Still learning, still growing, still hoping for peace
See Other's Humanity: Engage with people as individuals, not as representatives of an ideology.
Not Every Fight is Worth Fighting: Sometimes, disengagement is a form of self-care and wisdom.
Curiosity Builds Bridges: Ask real questions. Seek understanding, not just rebuttals.
Thereâs Power in Saying âNo Moreâ: Knowing your limits is an act of strength, not weakness.
The Work is Ongoing: This isnât about perfectionâitâs about commitment to grow and do better.
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