Second City Works presents "Getting to Yes, And" Getting to Yes, And… | Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde – ‘We Can Be Brave’
Jan 27, 2026
Mariann Edgar Budde, bishop and spiritual leader who wrote How We Learn to Be Brave, shares stories about courage, parenting, grief, and speaking truth to power. She links improvisation to presence and leadership. They discuss deciding to start or leave, risking failure for what matters, and tools for listening and de-escalation.
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Addressing The President With Mercy
- Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde addressed President Trump at the inaugural prayer service urging mercy and compassion.
- She spoke for those dehumanized by campaign rhetoric, hoping the president would soften his language.
Prayer Demands Matching Action
- Prayer without action is hollow; scripture demands deeds match prayers.
- Budde says spiritual values require showing up where our essence is present and working for unity.
Parenting As A Courage Course
- Budde calls parenting a master class in courage where parents are daily students.
- She notes children face enormous things and parents support them while they grow into their own beings.
