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How to Heal Our Divides
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A project aimed at building awareness of voices and organizations that are taking real action to address serious divides: racial, political, religious, and other types of divides.
The Active Suppression of Conscience

From “We Become What We Normalize: What We Owe Each Other in Worlds That Demand Our Silence” by David Dark
The Active Suppression of Conscience – How to Heal Our Divides
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December 27, 2025 at 7:29 PM
If the voice speaks inside us, that is where it must come from

From “The Discipline of Inspiration: The Mysterious Encounter with God at the Heart of Creativity” by Carey Wallace
If the voice speaks inside us, that is where it must come from. – How to Heal Our Divides
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December 12, 2025 at 7:25 PM
“What, then, is the word of the religion of Jesus to those who stand with their backs against the wall?”

From “The Wounds Are the Witness: Black Faith Weaving Memory into Justice and Healing” by Yolanda Pierce
“What, then, is the word of the religion of Jesus to those who stand with their backs against the wall?” – How to Heal Our Divides
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December 12, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Self-Reflection Questions for Church Leaders

From “Wired to Lead: Being the Leader the Church Didn’t Think You Could Be” by Suzanne Nadell
Self-Reflection Questions for Church Leaders – How to Heal Our Divides
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December 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Please enjoy this interview with Holly Berkley Fletcher for her excellent new book “The Missionary Kids: Unmasking the Myths of White Evangelicalism”
Holly Berkley Fletcher – “The Missionary Kids: Unmasking the Myths of White Evangelicalism”
YouTube video by Faith and Justice Book Group
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December 10, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The primacy of individual self-fulfillment

From “The Soulwork of Justice: Four Movements for Contemplative Action” by Wesley Granberg-Michaelson
The primacy of individual self-fulfillment – How to Heal Our Divides
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December 10, 2025 at 3:31 PM
I was headed full speed into a brick wall

From “Walk with Me: A Journey through the Landscape of Trauma” by Ellen Corcella
I was headed full speed into a brick wall – How to Heal Our Divides
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December 6, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Not monolithic

From “With Liberty and Justice for Some: The Bible, the Constitution, and Racism in America” By Susan K. Williams Smith
Not monolithic – How to Heal Our Divides
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December 4, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Perpetuating cycles of suffering, injustice, and disparity

From “Dropout to Doctorate: Breaking the Chains of Educational Injustice” By Terrence Lester, PhD
Perpetuating cycles of suffering, injustice, and disparity – How to Heal Our Divides
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December 4, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Gerrymandering in Missouri

From “The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploiting Scripture for Political Power” by Brian Kaylor
Gerrymandering in Missouri – How to Heal Our Divides
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November 23, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Check out this from Peace Catalyst:
Recovering the Heart of Advent — Peace Catalyst International
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November 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Indigenous governments

From “An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States” by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
Indigenous governments – How to Heal Our Divides
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November 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
What is the way of Jesus?

From “American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays The Gospel and Threatens The Church” by Andrew L. Whitehead
What is the way of Jesus? – How to Heal Our Divides
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November 20, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Resilience

From “Telling Stories in the Dark: Finding healing and hope in sharing our sadness, grief, trauma, and pain” by Jeffrey Munroe
Resilience – How to Heal Our Divides
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November 18, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Rooted in oppressive ideologies

From “Dropout to Doctorate: Breaking the Chains of Educational Injustice” By Terrence Lester, PhD
Rooted in oppressive ideologies – How to Heal Our Divides
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November 17, 2025 at 1:48 PM
A new system of intimidation

From “Rebirth of a Nation: Reparations and Remaking America” by Joel Edward Goza
A new system of intimidation – How to Heal Our Divides
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November 14, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The frontal regions are particularly vulnerable to damage

From “Seven Deadly Sins: The Biology of Being Human” by Guy Leschziner
The frontal regions are particularly vulnerable to damage – How to Heal Our Divides
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November 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Please enjoy this discussion with our great friend Patricia Raybon, where we discuss how the grief journey can liberate writing truth and courage
Patricia Raybon - how the grief journey can liberate writing truth and courage
YouTube video by Faith and Justice Book Group
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November 11, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Hohokams

From “An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States” by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
Hohokams – How to Heal Our Divides
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November 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
What does hope look like?

From “The Wounds Are the Witness: Black Faith Weaving Memory into Justice and Healing” by Yolanda Pierce
What does hope look like? – How to Heal Our Divides
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November 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
What will have prepared you for those critical moments?

From “The Soulwork of Justice: Four Movements for Contemplative Action” by Wesley Granberg-Michaelson
What will have prepared you for those critical moments? – How to Heal Our Divides
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November 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
My body believed my life was in danger, and I began to fight

From “Walk with Me: A Journey through the Landscape of Trauma” by Ellen Corcella
My body believed my life was in danger, and I began to fight – How to Heal Our Divides
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November 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Please enjoy this interview with Amy Butler and Dawn Darwin Weeks, authors of an important new book titled “Holy Disruption: A Manifesto for the Future of Faith Communities“
Amy Butler and Dawn Darwin Weeks: “Holy Disruption: A Manifesto for the Future of Faith Communities“
YouTube video by Faith and Justice Book Group
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November 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Theology coupled with political and economic ideology

From “Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Falling Apart” by Brian D. McLaren
Theology coupled with political and economic ideology – How to Heal Our Divides
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November 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
“That was weird, right?”

From “We Become What We Normalize: What We Owe Each Other in Worlds That Demand Our Silence” by David Dark
“That was weird, right?” – How to Heal Our Divides
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November 1, 2025 at 2:51 PM