Politics and Religion. We’re not supposed to talk about that, right? Wrong! We only say that nowadays because the loudest, most extreme voices have taken over the whole conversation. Well, we‘re taking some of that space back! If you’re dying for some dialogue instead of all the yelling; if you know it’s okay to have differences without having to hate each other; if you believe politics and religion are too important to let ”the screamers” drown out the rest of us and would love some engaging, provocative and fun conversations about this stuff, then ”Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other” is for you!
Episodes
Saturday Jun 07, 2025
Saturday Jun 07, 2025
In this edition, host Corey Nathan dives into two behaviors that shut down meaningful dialogue before it even starts: ad hominem attacks and treating individuals as proxies for groups. Drawing from real-life interactions and candid personal stories, Corey illustrates why civil discourse matters now more than ever.
What Is Discussed:
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Why personal attacks destroy productive dialogue
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How assuming people represent an entire group harms mutual understanding
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Strategies for better conversations: passive, defensive, and proactive
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Why labels and assumptions often miss the mark
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The power of treating others as individuals with unique stories
Episode Highlights:
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1:00 – Defining the two dialogue killers: ad hominem and proxy labeling
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2:00 – A local mayor faces national-level hostility in small-town politics
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4:00 – A neighborly disagreement about family farms shows how it can be done right
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5:00 – Corey’s impassioned reaction to toxic comments and attacks
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10:00 – When people are reduced to stand-ins for political ideologies
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14:00 – Facebook comments spiral as users resort to vilifying each other
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19:00 – Setting realistic expectations when engaging across divides
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27:00 – “I will not defend positions I don’t hold”—drawing healthy boundaries
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30:00 – Lessons from the fight for marriage equality: changing hearts through human connection
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33:00 – Passive, defensive, and proactive strategies to communicate better
Featured Quotes:
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“People are people—not proxies...”
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“I will not defend positions that I don’t hold.”
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“You’re not talking to ‘them,’ you’re talking to me.”
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“Go talk some politics and religion with gentleness and respect.”
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