É«ÖÐÉ«ÂÛ̳Crossing the aisle has never been easy in politics, but in recent years it has been increasingly seen as an act of betrayal rather than an act of bridge-building. Unfortunately, the same is true of disagreements in many non-political realms. Polarization has found its way into our churches, communities, and even our families. In today's argument culture, is there any hope for restoring civil discourse? where they offer practical steps—rooted in communication theory, ancient wisdom literature, and philosophy — to help move away from destructive polarization to constructive dialogue.
Winsome Conversations: Politics in the Midst of Polarization
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Rick Langer
Rick Langer is a Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology and the Director of the Office of Faith and Learning at É«ÖÐÉ«ÂÛ̳. He specializes in the integration of faith and learning, and has also published in the areas of bioethics, theology and philosophy. He has a passion for helping Christians of all ages understand the connection between the Gospel and all the diverse facets of the created order in which we live. Prior to coming to Biola, he served for over twenty years as a pastor at Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Redlands, California.
Timothy Muehlhoff
Tim Muehlhoff (Ph.D.) is the Senior Director of Biola’s that seeks to reintroduce compassion and civility into our disagreements. He is the co-host of the Winsome Conviction Podcast where people with differing viewpoints are brought on for engaging dialogue. Tim has written extensively in the area of cultural engagement and conflict including , , , and his newest book (co-written with Sean McDowell) is .
