The Refuge Ministry
The Refuge Ministry
Hospitality (Part 3)
Hospitality (Part 3)
Hospitality (Part 3)
Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Dive into the dangers of ideological divides and the power of empathy with Wes Thompson and Austin Hill on 'Relational Recovery'.
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Get the buttons here!Navigating Ideological Divides: Lessons on Hospitality
If someone who goes into the culture wars and really plays it up, they're lazy and selfish, and I would go as far as saying that they're cowardly, because culture wars are typically hot button.
Ever feel like the world is more divided than ever? In this episode of 'Relational Recovery', hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill tackle the thorny issue of ideological infighting and its impact on our relationships. They kick off by defining what a culture war is and how media often pits us against each other. Tribalism, they argue, leads to harmful generalizations and ridicule, which only deepen our divides.
Austin Hill doesn't hold back, describing those who engage in culture wars as lazy and cowardly for not seeking true understanding or common ground. The hosts stress the importance of wrestling with your own beliefs and arriving at your own convictions through thoughtful introspection. They encourage you to ask tough questions and do the hard work of really understanding where you stand.
The episode wraps up with a powerful call to action: seek to understand others and find common ground to solve problems together. This conversation is a wake-up call for anyone feeling overwhelmed by societal divides, offering a roadmap to empathy and constructive dialogue.