Diana Butler Bass: Religion, Politics, & the Elephant in the Room

Oct 4, 2020

Diana Butler Bass, a distinguished author and speaker on religion and politics, dives into the intersections of faith and contemporary society. She addresses the complexities of discussing religion during election seasons, advocating for open dialogue to mend fraying relationships. The conversation explores apocalyptic narratives, urging constructive discussions amidst fear-driven cultures, and highlights the critical role of women of color in elections. Bass encourages listeners to embrace community and compassion in political engagement, promoting a more inclusive approach to faith and activism.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Navigating Religion and Politics in Challenging Times

02:28 • 2min

Faith, Politics, and Community Engagement

04:57 • 17min

Apocalyptic Narratives and Cultural Dynamics

21:33 • 21min

Exploring Faith's Influence on Politics and Personal Growth

42:23 • 2min

Navigating Political Tensions and Voting Safety

44:39 • 13min

Faith in Action: Voting with Purpose

58:06 • 8min

Weaving Politics and Faith: Women's Voices

01:06:31 • 23min

Reimagining Theology: Gender, Language, and Christian Identity

01:29:43 • 3min

Navigating Political Divides

01:33:03 • 8min

Navigating Faith and Personal Beliefs During Election Season

01:41:03 • 3min

Who is ready for some religion, politics, history, inspiration and a few pretty intense questions? I hope you are because Diana Butler Bass is here.

This is the kick-off of our newest online pop-up community - Ruining Dinner. When the headlines bleed and your relatives are screaming at each other online, who knows what this election season will bring. For many of us, some of our closest relationships are strained and fracturing at thought of 4 more years of this. Well, as we approach election day (or month?!!) let's do it together. You don't have to ruin ever dinner alone - let us help!

Weekly Live Streams: Diana & Tripp will gather online to share timely insights as scholars of religion about the present moment, introduce you to some other progressive Christian scholars/activists, and tackle questions/topics from the community.
Private Community Facebook Group: We will have a private FB group so you can have a MAGA-free space in your feed & a community of people to ride with.

Moments of Gratitude & Reflection: In these anxious times we will work to cultivate a deeper spiritual center amidst our crazy times.
Email Updates: Info on all the streams, resources, and opportunities will be shared so no one is out of the loop.
A Community Archive: All the content will be archived and available to each member online. You do NOT have to join live to get everything.

Dr. Bass is an award-winning author, popular speaker, inspiring preacher, and one of America’s most trusted commentators on religion and contemporary spirituality. Diana’s passion is sharing great ideas to change lives and the world – a passion that ranges from informing the public about spiritual trends, challenging conventional narratives about religious practice, entering the fray of social media with spiritual wisdom and smart theology, and writing books to help readers see themselves, their place in history, and God differently.

Don't miss out on Diana's excellent and regular newsletter - The Cottage.

In the episode we get a visit from Rev. Ryan Eller, Executive Director of New Moral Majority, and hear about his work organizing people of faith this election year.

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