How to Heal Our Divides

How to Heal Our Divides

By Brian Allain

“How to Heal Our Divides” is a project aimed at building awareness of organizations that are taking real action to address serious cultural divides: racial, political, religious, sexual orientation, immigration, and more. The project is not an attempt to gloss over serious problems or “make happy” but instead to highlight tangible efforts that are solving problems – actually healing divides in effective and practical ways.
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Andrew DeCort - “Blessed Are the Others: Jesus’ Way in a Violent World“

How to Heal Our DividesOct 31, 2024
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Howie Singer - "Key Changes: The Ten Times Technology Transformed the Music Industry"

Howie Singer - "Key Changes: The Ten Times Technology Transformed the Music Industry"

Please enjoy this interview with Howie Singer for his book "Key Changes: The Ten Times Technology Transformed the Music Industry".Learn more at Oxford University Press
Apr 29, 202546:08
Carey Wallace - “The Discipline of Inspiration: The Mysterious Encounter with God at the Heart of Creativity”

Carey Wallace - “The Discipline of Inspiration: The Mysterious Encounter with God at the Heart of Creativity”

Please enjoy this interview with Carey Wallace about her insightful and helpful book “The Discipline of Inspiration: The Mysterious Encounter with God at the Heart of Creativity”Learn more at careywallace.com
Apr 22, 202531:01
Brandan Robertson - “Queer & Christian: Reclaiming the Bible, Our Faith, and Our Place at the Table”

Brandan Robertson - “Queer & Christian: Reclaiming the Bible, Our Faith, and Our Place at the Table”

Please enjoy this interview with Brandan Robertson for his excellent new book “Queer & Christian: Reclaiming the Bible, Our Faith, and Our Place at the Table”.Learn more at brandanrobertson.com
Apr 14, 202536:58
Suzanne Nadell - “Wired to Lead: Being the Leader the Church Didn’t Think You Could Be”

Suzanne Nadell - “Wired to Lead: Being the Leader the Church Didn’t Think You Could Be”

Please enjoy this interview with Suzanne Nadell for her book “Wired to Lead: Being the Leader the Church Didn’t Think You Could Be” Learn more at:suzannenadell.comsheleadschurch.com chalicepress.com
Apr 07, 202536:40
Lamar Hardwick - “How Ableism Fuels Racism: Dismantling the Hierarchy of Bodies in the Church”.

Lamar Hardwick - “How Ableism Fuels Racism: Dismantling the Hierarchy of Bodies in the Church”.

Please enjoy this interview with Lamar Hardwick for his interesting book “How Ableism Fuels Racism: Dismantling the Hierarchy of Bodies in the Church”.Learn more about it at autismpastor.com
Apr 03, 202534:29
Sarah Griffith Lund - “Blessed Minds: Breaking the Silence about Neurodiversity”

Sarah Griffith Lund - “Blessed Minds: Breaking the Silence about Neurodiversity”

Please enjoy this interview with Sarah Griffith Lund for her important new book “Blessed Minds: Breaking the Silence about Neurodiversity”Learn more at:sarahgriffithlund.com chalicepresscom
Mar 21, 202526:24
Angela Denker - “Disciples of White Jesus: The Radicalization of American Boyhood”

Angela Denker - “Disciples of White Jesus: The Radicalization of American Boyhood”

Please enjoy this interview with Angela Denker for her important new book “Disciples of White Jesus: The Radicalization of American Boyhood".Learn more at:angeladenker.combroadleafbooks.com
Mar 20, 202534:21
Topher Endress - ”Accompanying Disability: Caretaking, Family, and Faith”

Topher Endress - ”Accompanying Disability: Caretaking, Family, and Faith”

Please enjoy this book interview with Topher Endress for ”Accompanying Disability: Caretaking, Family, and Faith”Learn more at firstchristian.org or wjkbooks.com
Mar 13, 202534:11
Yolanda Pierce - “⁠The Wounds Are the Witness: Black Faith Weaving Memory into Justice and Healing⁠”

Yolanda Pierce - “⁠The Wounds Are the Witness: Black Faith Weaving Memory into Justice and Healing⁠”

Please enjoy this book interview with Yolanda Pierce for her book “⁠The Wounds Are the Witness: Black Faith Weaving Memory into Justice and Healing⁠”Learn more at yolandapierce.com and ⁠broadleafbooks.com⁠.
Mar 04, 202531:09
Kyle Norman - “Alive, Loved, & Free: Finding Jesus when Faith is Hard”

Kyle Norman - “Alive, Loved, & Free: Finding Jesus when Faith is Hard”

Please enjoy this interview with Rev. Kyle Norman for his new book “Alive, Loved, & Free: Finding Jesus when Faith is Hard”Learn more at revkylenorman.ca
Feb 28, 202526:34
Brian McLaren - Reading Hope in Trying Times

Brian McLaren - Reading Hope in Trying Times

In this conversation with Brian McLaren we discuss some of the serious challenges our society faces, and steps that Brian takes to stay sane.Learn more about Brian's work at brianmclaren.net
Feb 19, 202527:58
Cliff Goins IV - “Minding the Wealth Gap: Our Playbook to Close It Together”

Cliff Goins IV - “Minding the Wealth Gap: Our Playbook to Close It Together”

Please enjoy this interview with Cliff Goins IV for his new book “Minding the Wealth Gap: Our Playbook to Close It Together”Learn more at:cliffgoinsiz.combroadleafbooks.com
Feb 17, 202532:02
Stephen Waldron - Reading Hope in Trying Times

Stephen Waldron - Reading Hope in Trying Times

Please enjoy this conversation with Stephen Waldron where we discuss, among other things, his interesting academic research into how some types of religion are impacting our political system.Learn more at stephenwaldron.substack.com
Feb 11, 202526:15
Cristina Rathbone - “The Asylum Seekers: A Chronicle of Life, Death, and Community at the Border”

Cristina Rathbone - “The Asylum Seekers: A Chronicle of Life, Death, and Community at the Border”

Please enjoy this interview with Cristina Rathbone for her new book “The Asylum Seekers: A Chronicle of Life, Death, and Community at the Border”Learn more at broadleafbooks.com
Feb 10, 202531:25
Catherine Meeks - "The Night is Long but Light Comes in the Morning"

Catherine Meeks - "The Night is Long but Light Comes in the Morning"

Please enjoy this interview with Catherine Meeks for her book - "The Night is Long but Light Comes in the Morning"Learn more at turquoiseandlavender.com
Feb 10, 202545:02
Michael R. Fisher Jr. - "Confronting Racism and White Supremacy in the US"

Michael R. Fisher Jr. - "Confronting Racism and White Supremacy in the US"

Please enjoy this interview with Dr. Michael R. Fisher Jr. for editing the new book "Confronting Racism and White Supremacy in the US: Twenty-First-Century Theological Perspectives"Learn more at friendshippress.org and mrfisherjr.com
Feb 07, 202530:42
Lisa Sharon Harper - Reading Hope in Trying Times

Lisa Sharon Harper - Reading Hope in Trying Times

Please enjoy this interview with Lisa Sharon Harper where we discuss ways to get through these trying times, and touch on her book "Fortune: How Race Broke My Family and the World--and How to Repair It All". Learn more at lisasharonharper.com
Feb 03, 202532:14
Malcolm Foley for “The Anti-Greed Gospel"

Malcolm Foley for “The Anti-Greed Gospel"

Please enjoy this interview with Malcolm Foley for “The Anti-Greed Gospel: Why the Love of Money Is the Root of Racism and How the Church Can Create a New Way Forward” Learn more at mosaicwaco.org
Jan 31, 202533:06
Chuck DeGroat - "Healing What's Within"

Chuck DeGroat - "Healing What's Within"

Please enjoy this interview with Chuck Degroat for his new book “Healing What’s Within: Coming Home to Yourself--and to God--When You're Wounded, Weary, and Wandering” Learn more at chuckdegroat.net
Jan 30, 202528:39
Patricia Raybon - Reading Hope in Trying Times

Patricia Raybon - Reading Hope in Trying Times

Please enjoy this interview with Patricia Raybon, where we discuss several ways to help get through our trying times. Learn more about Patricia at patriciaraybon.com
Jan 16, 202536:49
Alex Regets - “Abandon the Orderly House: Good News for Skeptics & Burned Out Believers”

Alex Regets - “Abandon the Orderly House: Good News for Skeptics & Burned Out Believers”

Please enjoy this book interview with Alex Regets for “Abandon the Orderly House: Good News for Skeptics & Burned Out Believers” Learn more at awregets.com
Jan 13, 202530:26
Guy Leschziner - “Seven Deadly Sins: The Biology of Being Human”

Guy Leschziner - “Seven Deadly Sins: The Biology of Being Human”

Book interview with Guy Leschziner for “Seven Deadly Sins: The Biology of Being Human” Learn more at guyleschziner.com
Jan 10, 202530:50
Preston Shipp - “Confessions of a Former Prosecutor: Abandoning Vengeance and Embracing True Justice”

Preston Shipp - “Confessions of a Former Prosecutor: Abandoning Vengeance and Embracing True Justice”

Book interview with Preston Shipp for “Confessions of a Former Prosecutor: Abandoning Vengeance and Embracing True Justice” Learn more at: chalicepress.com faithandjusticebookgroup.com
Nov 15, 202443:38
Carly Fauth - “⁠Pray for the Bear: An Ordinary Person’s Guide to Unlocking Extraordinary Personal Strength⁠“

Carly Fauth - “⁠Pray for the Bear: An Ordinary Person’s Guide to Unlocking Extraordinary Personal Strength⁠“

Book interview with Carly Fauth for “Pray for the Bear: An Ordinary Person’s Guide to Unlocking Extraordinary Personal Strength“ Learn more at: fitfuncarly.com https://amzn.to/4eVkbJl findyournextcalling.com
Nov 07, 202421:11
Andrew DeCort - “Blessed Are the Others: Jesus’ Way in a Violent World“

Andrew DeCort - “Blessed Are the Others: Jesus’ Way in a Violent World“

Book interview with Andrew DeCort - “Blessed Are the Others: Jesus’ Way in a Violent World“ Learn more at: andrew-decort.com faithandjusticebookgroup.com
Oct 31, 202446:50
Rick Rouse - “A Journey Called Hope: Today’s Immigrant Stories and the American Dream”

Rick Rouse - “A Journey Called Hope: Today’s Immigrant Stories and the American Dream”

Book interview with Rick Rouse for “A Journey Called Hope: Today’s Immigrant Stories and the American Dream” Learn more at: theworldisabouttoturn.com chalicepress.com
Oct 23, 202419:40
Jemar Tisby - “The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance”

Jemar Tisby - “The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance”

In this interview we speak with Jemar Tisby about his new book “The Spirit of Justice: True Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance” Learn more at: jemartisby.com jemartisby.substack.com faithandjusticebookgroup.com
Oct 17, 202432:09
David Gushee - "The Moral Teachings of Jesus: Radical Instruction in the Will of God"

David Gushee - "The Moral Teachings of Jesus: Radical Instruction in the Will of God"

Book interview with David Gushee for "The Moral Teachings of Jesus: Radical Instruction in the Will of God" Learn more at: davidpgushee.com faithandjusticebookgroup.com
Aug 28, 202441:12
Patricia Raybon - “Truth Be Told” and finding your next calling

Patricia Raybon - “Truth Be Told” and finding your next calling

In this interview Patricia Raybon discusses “Truth Be Told”, the third book in her Annalee Spain historical fiction series, and talks about finding your next calling Learn more at: patriciaraybon.com faithandjusticebookgroup.com findyournextcalling.com
Aug 23, 202435:50
Prasanta Verma - “Beyond Ethnic Loneliness: The Pain of Marginalization and the Path to Belonging“

Prasanta Verma - “Beyond Ethnic Loneliness: The Pain of Marginalization and the Path to Belonging“

Book interview with Prasanta Verma - “Beyond Ethnic Loneliness: The Pain of Marginalization and the Path to Belonging“ Learn more at: prasantaverma.com faithandjusticebookgroup.com
Aug 11, 202424:18
Nicole Parker, author of a children’s book series called “Tales of the Exodus”

Nicole Parker, author of a children’s book series called “Tales of the Exodus”

Please enjoy this interview with Nicole Parker, author of a children’s book series called “Tales of the Exodus” Learn more at: talesoftheexodus.com
Aug 08, 202437:20
Chanté Griffin - “Loving Your Black Neighbor As Yourself: A Guide to Closing the Space Between Us“

Chanté Griffin - “Loving Your Black Neighbor As Yourself: A Guide to Closing the Space Between Us“

Chanté Griffin - “Loving Your Black Neighbor As Yourself: A Guide to Closing the Space Between Us“ Learn more at: yougochante.com faithandjusticebookgroup.com
Aug 02, 202424:34
Kathy Izard - “Trust the Whisper: How Answering Quiet Callings Inspires Extraordinary Stories of Ordinary Grace“

Kathy Izard - “Trust the Whisper: How Answering Quiet Callings Inspires Extraordinary Stories of Ordinary Grace“

Book interview with Kathy Izard for her excellent book “Trust the Whisper: How Answering Quiet Callings Inspires Extraordinary Stories of Ordinary Grace“ Learn more at: kathyizard.com findyournextcalling.com
Jul 26, 202424:05
Beau Underwood and Brian Kaylor: “Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism”

Beau Underwood and Brian Kaylor: “Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism”

Book interview with Beau Underwood and Brian Kaylor: “Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism” Learn more at: chalicepress.com https://publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/baptizingamerica faithandjusticebookgrou.com
Jul 11, 202438:06
Brian McLaren - “The Seventh Story: Us, Them, and the End of Violence“

Brian McLaren - “The Seventh Story: Us, Them, and the End of Violence“

In this insightful interview with Brian McLaren we discuss his important book “The Seventh Story: Us, Them, and the End of Violence“ You can learn more at: brianmclaren.net https://www.theseventhstory.com/buy/the-seventh-story-us-them-amp-the-end-of-violence-ebook-download
Jul 05, 202445:42
Therese Taylor Stinson - “Walking the Way of Harriet Tubman: Public Mystic and Freedom Fighter”

Therese Taylor Stinson - “Walking the Way of Harriet Tubman: Public Mystic and Freedom Fighter”

In this interview with Therese Taylor Stinson we discuss her new book “Walking the Way of Harriet Tubman: Public Mystic and Freedom Fighter” and finding your next calling. Learn more at: broadleafbooks.com findyournextcalling.com
Jun 18, 202440:08
Larry Jordan - "The Way: Meaningful Spirituality for a Modern World"

Larry Jordan - "The Way: Meaningful Spirituality for a Modern World"

In this interview Larry discusses his new book "The Way: Meaningful Spirituality for a Modern World" along with self publishing and advice for new authors. Learn more at: larryjordanauthor.com findyournextcalling.com
Jun 18, 202443:42
Lesa Engelthaler - "Joan of Art"

Lesa Engelthaler - "Joan of Art"

In this interview with Lesa Engelthaler we discuss her new picture book " Joan of Art" and talk about finding your next calling. Learn more at: lesaengelthaler.com findyournextcalling.com
Jun 13, 202423:51
"The Fall of Roe" with Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer

"The Fall of Roe" with Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer

“The Fall of Roe: The Rise of a New America” book launch interview with Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer Order the book at: https://bookshop.org/info/the-fall-of-roe Learn more at: thefallofroe.com nytimes.com flatironbooks.com faithandjusticebookgroup.com
Jun 07, 202444:11
Daniel Wolpert - “Looking Inward, Living Outward: The Spiritual Practice of Social Transformation”

Daniel Wolpert - “Looking Inward, Living Outward: The Spiritual Practice of Social Transformation”

Daniel Wolpert - “Looking Inward, Living Outward: The Spiritual Practice of Social Transformation” Learn more at: upperroom.org faithandjusticebookgroup.com
Jun 07, 202430:01
Eddie Pate and Jonathan Stutz - "Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders: A Guide to Building a Culture of Belonging"

Eddie Pate and Jonathan Stutz - "Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders: A Guide to Building a Culture of Belonging"

Book launch interview with Eddie Pate and Jonathan Stutz for the new book "Daily Practices of Inclusive Leaders: A Guide to Building a Culture of Belonging" Learn more at: inclusivepebbles.com bkconnection.com faithandjusticebookgroup.com findyournextcalling.com
May 24, 202401:08:27
Brenda Salter McNeil - “Empowered to Repair”

Brenda Salter McNeil - “Empowered to Repair”

In this interview we discuss Brenda's new book “Empowered to Repair: Becoming People Who Mend Broken Systems and Heal Our Communities” and discuss finding your next calling. Learn more at: saltermcneil.com findyournextcalling.com faithandjusticebookgroup.com howtohealourdivides.com
May 23, 202431:42
Cassidy Hall - “Queering Contemplation”

Cassidy Hall - “Queering Contemplation”

In this interview with Cassidy Hall we discuss her new book “Queering Contemplation, Finding Queerness in the Roots and Future of Contemplative Spirituality” and finding your next calling. Learn more at: cassidyhall.com broadleafbooks.com faithandjusticebookgroup.com findyournextcalling.com
May 16, 202435:20
Brian McLaren - “Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart"

Brian McLaren - “Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart"

In this interview we discuss Brian McLaren's book “Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart", and discuss finding your next calling. You can learn more at: brianmclaren.net. findyournextcalling.com faithandjusticebookgroup.com
May 10, 202455:45
Grace Ji-Sun Kim - “When God Became White: Dismantling Whiteness for a More Just Christianity”

Grace Ji-Sun Kim - “When God Became White: Dismantling Whiteness for a More Just Christianity”

Book interview with Grace Ji-Sun Kim for her new book “When God Became White: Dismantling Whiteness for a More Just Christianity” Learn more at: gracejisunkim.wordpress.com faithandjusticebookgroup.com findyournextcalling.com
May 03, 202424:17
J. Dana Trent - “Between Two Trailers: A Memoir“

J. Dana Trent - “Between Two Trailers: A Memoir“

Please enjoy this interview with J. Dana Trent for “Between Two Trailers: A Memoir“ from Convergent Books Learn more at: jdanatrent.com Findyournextcalling.com faithandjusticebookgroup.com
Apr 16, 202421:43
Jim Wallis - “The False White Gospel: Rejecting Christian Nationalism, Reclaiming True Faith, and Refounding Democracy”

Jim Wallis - “The False White Gospel: Rejecting Christian Nationalism, Reclaiming True Faith, and Refounding Democracy”

Jim Wallis - “The False White Gospel: Rejecting Christian Nationalism, Reclaiming True Faith, and Refounding Democracy” from St. Martin’s Essentials Learn more at: faithandjustice.georgetown.edu faithandjusticebookgroup.com findyournextcalling.com
Apr 11, 202435:58
John Pavlovitz - "Worth Fighting For: Finding Courage and Compassion When Cruelty Is Trending"

John Pavlovitz - "Worth Fighting For: Finding Courage and Compassion When Cruelty Is Trending"

John Pavlovitz - "Worth Fighting For: Finding Courage and Compassion When Cruelty Is Trending" Learn more at: johnpavlovitz.com www.wjkbooks.com/WorthFightingFor faithandjusticebookgroup.com findyournextcalling.com
Apr 05, 202433:09
David E. Fitch - “Reckoning with Power: Why the Church Fails When It’s on the Wrong Side of Power”

David E. Fitch - “Reckoning with Power: Why the Church Fails When It’s on the Wrong Side of Power”

David E. Fitch - “Reckoning with Power: Why the Church Fails When It’s on the Wrong Side of Power” Learn more at: bakerpublishinggroup.com faithandjusticebookgroup.com
Mar 22, 202432:12
Bruce Reyes Chow - "Everything Good about God is True: Choosing Faith"

Bruce Reyes Chow - "Everything Good about God is True: Choosing Faith"

In this interview we discuss Bruce's new book "Everything Good about God is True: Choosing Faith" and how he has discerned new callings Learn more at: reyes-chow.com findyournextcalling.com faithandjusticebookgroup.com
Mar 15, 202443:19