0:00 Intro: Broadcasting live from the Rocky Mountains
0:15 Recapping the Braver Angels conference in Philadelphia
0:50 The research: division is worse in media than real life
2:31 Fear, not hatred, is driving the silence
2:54 Braver Angels workshops: putting research into practice
3:41 The Greatest Showman inspired unity anthem
4:18 Choosing grace over triggering: the abortion conversation story
6:04 We all want the same things at our core
7:53 Change yourself first, and others change too
8:27 Political Leaders and friendship across differences
9:08 The power of storytelling to humanize people
9:42 Monica Guzman's journey from liberal extremism to bridge building
10:38 Why there are no "rock stars" at Braver Angels
12:15 Leadership that isn't distant: the "no rock stars" culture
13:00 What's disappointing vs. what brings hope
13:59 Finding hope in Christ and in the younger generation
15:52 Jesus and the woman taken in adultery: calling out behavior, not people
16:15 Leadership in action: serving instead of being served
16:52 The jazz and blues session and lessons from hardship
18:09 The artist who visually documented every session
19:22 The LDS church attack and a story of forgiveness
19:52 A GoFundMe and grace for the shooter's family
21:37 Why Braver Angels' mission matters
22:14 The disappointment: fear of starting hard conversations
22:46 Training people to communicate without triggering
23:14 Comparing TPUSA and Braver Angels on faith
23:43 Founding principles and the Constitution
Call to Action:
If this conversation gave you hope, share it with someone you disagree with, and challenge yourselves to have one civil conversation this week. Subscribe to Liberty RoundTable for more interviews with Braver Angels leaders in upcoming episodes, and visit braverangels.org to find an event near you. Together we can bridge the divide.