The Holy Post 696: Transcending Our Political Divisions & Labels with Andy Beshear
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Nov 19, 2025 
Andy Beshear, the Governor of Kentucky and a practicing Christian, shares insights on navigating politics in a predominantly Republican state. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on everyday issues like jobs and health, while using plain language to connect with voters. Beshear advocates for Democrats to speak authentically about faith and to bridge the 'God gap' with voters. Alongside him, Mike Erre discusses the need for compassion in Christianity, critiquing dehumanizing rhetoric and promoting a narrative of shared humanity over divisive labels.
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From War To Pilgrimage
- David Brooks argues culture war healing requires shifting from war metaphors to pilgrimage metaphors that emphasize personal transformation.
- Seeing people as fellow sojourners reveals shared struggles beneath ideological labels and reduces zero-sum thinking.
Depth Over Labels
- Looking beneath stated beliefs shows people's lives and actions reveal deeper faith or unbelief more than slogans.
- That depth invites humility, pluralism, and mutual learning across traditions.
Start By Listening To Fears
- Ask deeper questions to uncover the fears driving someone's political views and affirm legitimate concerns first.
- Build trust by connecting on shared instincts, then introduce Christian calls to love and not fear.
