I think you're wrong (but I'm listening) : a guide to grace-filled political conversations

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I think you're wrong (but I'm listening) : a guide to grace-filled political conversations

Author:

Holland, Sarah Stewart, 1981- author.

ISBN:

9781400208418

Physical Description:

xvi, 205 pages ; 22 cm.

Contents:

Introduction -- Start with you. We should talk politics ; Take off your jersey ; Find your way ; Put politics in its place -- Turn your eyes outward. Give grace ; Get curious ; Embrace the paradox ; Get comfortable with being uncomfortable ; Exit the echo chamber ; Keep it nuanced.

Subject Term:

Christianity and politics -- United States.

Interpersonal relations -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.

Political culture -- United States -- 21st century.

Added Author:

Silvers, Beth, 1981-

Summary:

Two friends on opposite sides of the aisle provide a practical guide to grace-filled political conversation while challenging readers to put relationship before policy and understanding before argument. More than ever, politics seems driven by conflict and anger. People sitting together in pews every Sunday have started to feel like strangers, loved ones at the dinner table like enemies. Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers say there is a better way. As working moms on opposite ends of the political spectrum and hosts of a fast-growing politics podcast, Holland and Silvers have learned how to practice engaging conversation while disagreeing. In I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), they share principles on how to give grace and be vulnerable when discussing issues that affect families, churches, the country, and the world. They provide practical tools to move past frustration and into productive dialogue, emphasizing that faith should inform the way people engage more than it does the outcome of that engagement. This urgently needed new book reveals how to talk about politics in a way that inspires rather than angers and that pays spiritual dividends far past election day. --

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More than ever, politics seem to be driven by discord. People sitting together in pews every Sunday feel like strangers and loved ones at the dinner table feel like enemies. Toxic political dialogue, hate-filled rants on social media, and agenda-driven news stories have become the new norm. But it doesn't have to be this way.

In I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening), two working moms from opposite ends of the political spectrum teach us that politics don't have to divide us. Instead, we can bring the same care and respect to policy discussions that we bring to the rest of our lives.

Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers, co-hosts of Pantsuit Politics, recently named an Apple Podcasts Show of the Year, give you all of the tools you need to:

Respect the dignity of every person Recognize that issues are nuanced and can't be reduced to political talking points Listen in order to understand Lead with grace and patience

Join Sarah from the left and Beth from the right as they teach you that people from opposing political perspectives truly can have calm, grace-filled conversations with one another.

Praise for I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening):

"Sarah and Beth are an absolute gift to our culture right now. Not only do they offer balanced perspectives from each political ideology, but they teach us how to dialogue well, without sacrificing our humanity."

--Jen Hatmaker, New York Times bestselling author and speaker

"Sarah from the left and Beth from the right serve as our guides through conflict and complexity, delivering us into connection. I wish every person living in the United States would read this compelling book, from the youngest voter to those holding the highest office."

--Emily P. Freeman, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Next Right Thing

Reviews (2)

Publisher's Weekly Review

Holland, a former Hillary Clinton campaign staffer, and Silvers, a life and business coach, provide ways for Christians to respectfully engage in political discussions in this instructive guide. The authors, sorority sisters who both attended Transylvania University in Kentucky, began engaging in public Facebook discussions about politics in the aftermath of the 2016 presidential campaign. Holland took a very liberal stance, whereas Silvers is a conservative. Expanding on those discussions, the authors ask readers "to hear each other's thoughts, to test our own beliefs against each other's philosophies, and to better appreciate our own core beliefs by having to articulate and challenge those beliefs." Most of the book sticks to this point and doesn't touch on the underlying disagreements that sparked the authors' initial discussion. This feels like a missed opportunity, especially given their claim that people often spout opinions without researching the facts behind their stances. When the authors do delve into politics, such as in their examination of the history of welfare, they powerfully demonstrate what gracefilled political discussions can look like. Holland and Silvers remind readers that Christian identity doesn't necessarily determine political affiliation. (Feb.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

Library Journal Review

This much-needed book from business coach Holland and city commissioner -Silvers (Paducah, KY) arrives at a time when many families and friends find themselves on opposite sides of the aisle when discussing political issues. The authors share how to give grace and be vulnerable when addressing topics that affect families and communities. They offer exercises and reflections for keeping conversations productive and flowing as well as unpack the reasons why we feel the way we do-our deeper values and concerns-to assist in honing future conversations around hot-button subjects. VERDICT A must-read and relevant text for anyone talking about today's politics. © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Introduction	p. xi
Part 1 Start with You
Chapter 1 We Should Talk Politics	p. 1
Chapter 2 Take off Your Jersey	p. 20
Chapter 3 Find Your Why	p. 49
Chapter 4 Put Politics in Its Place	p. 71
Part 2 Turn Your Eyes Outward
Chapter 5 Give Grace	p. 89
Chapter 6 Get Curious	p. 103
Chapter 7 Embrace the Paradox	p. 116
Chapter 8 Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable	p. 132
Chapter 9 Exit the Echo Chamber	p. 158
Chapter 10 Keep It Nuanced	p. 174
Acknowledgments	p. 189
About the Authors	p. 193
Notes	p. 195

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