Pete Wehner, Senior Fellow at the Trinity Forum and contributor to the New York Times and the Atlantic, joins the podcast to discuss how to relate to those who still support Trump. They explore understanding the perspective of Trump supporters, engaging in conversations with them, and navigating relationships. They highlight the importance of dialogue and open debate, as well as the need for spiritual discernment and practical tips for meaningful conversations.
Read more
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
auto_awesome
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
Maintaining open and respectful dialogue is crucial when relating to Trump supporters.
Practicing epistemic humility and being open to learning from others helps navigate conversations.
Approaching conversations with curiosity and seeking to understand opposing viewpoints can lead to fruitful discussions.
Deep dives
Engaging in Campfire Stories
Campfire Stories is a new feature of the Good Faith Podcast that invites listeners to share their stories related to themes discussed on the podcast, such as relationships, politics, money, and vocation.
Navigating Relationships with Trump Supporters
In this episode, host Curtis Chang and guest Pete Wehner discuss how to relate to friends and family who still support Donald Trump. They emphasize the importance of maintaining open and respectful dialogue, seeking to understand the underlying narratives and experiences that shape different perspectives.
Practicing Epistemic Humility
Pete Wehner highlights the need for epistemic humility, acknowledging the limits of one's own understanding and being open to learning from others. He shares his experiences engaging with Trump supporters, and the value of hearing their reasoning behind their support, even if he ultimately disagrees.
Key Points of Agreement and Disagreement
Wehner and Chang discuss main arguments made by Trump supporters, such as perceiving a threat from the left and a belief in Trump's effective policies. They also explore the complexities of relationships with Trump supporters and the challenges of maintaining civility while addressing disagreements.
Practical Tips for Engaging with Trump Supporters
Chang and Wehner provide practical advice for engaging in fruitful conversations with Trump supporters. They suggest approaches like genuine curiosity, asking open-ended questions, and seeking to understand the best arguments of the opposing viewpoint. They also acknowledge the need for discernment and being aware of the emotional dynamics that can arise during these conversations.
It sure looks like Trump isn’t going away. Many of us around the Good Faith campfire oppose him deeply. But we have people in our lives – sometimes in fractured relationships – who are going to support Trump once again. How do we relate to those people – those who are also parents, relatives, friends, co-workers, and neighbors? To wrestle with this complicated question, Curtis is joined by Pete Wehner, Senior Fellow at the Trinity Forum and contributor to the New York Times and the Atlantic.