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<p>How Do We Fix It? raises questions about solutions to divisive topics of&nbsp;politics and public policy: Decidedly secular matters. In this episode we look at how religious groups and institutions can help&nbsp;bring&nbsp;people together across divides.&nbsp;<a href="https://braverangels.org/braver-faith/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Braver Faith</a>&nbsp;is our focus. The Right Rev.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markbeckwith.net/about/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark Beckwith</a>&nbsp;is our guest.</p><br><p>Braver Faith is one the newest and most vibrant groups within&nbsp;<a href="https://braverangels.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Braver Angels</a>— America's largest cross-partisan, volunteer-led movement that works to push back against rigid polarization. Led by faith leaders from many different religious backgrounds and beliefs, Braver Faith is a civic organization that develops educational tools to build bridges between people who are divided over politics.</p><br><p>Mark Beckwith speaks with us about the group's goals and principles. "So many people that I talk to within Braver Angels tell me their commitment emerges from their particular faith", he tells us.</p><br><p>Ordained in the Episcopal Church in 1979, Mark Beckwith has served parishes in Connecticut, New Jersey and Massachusetts. Elected Bishop of Newark, New Jersey, he served in that capacity for 12 years before retiring in 2018. Bishop Beckwith is a liaison for Bishops United Against Gun Violence, and is the co-founder of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.flegv.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Faith Leaders for Ending Gun Violence</a>, a national ecumenical group of diverse leaders. He is the author of "<a href="https://www.churchpublishing.org/seeingtheunseen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Seeing the Unseen</a>: Beyond Prejudices, Paradigms and Party Lines."</p><br><p>Braver Faith organized an online gathering the evening before President Trump's inaugural January&nbsp;20.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbMM_QQhH8E" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Here's a link</a>. Three speakers shared their thoughts about how faith can play a role in building bridges. Prayers from a range of faith traditions were offered. We include short extracts in this podcast.&nbsp;</p><br><p>"How Do&nbsp;We Fix It?" publishes frequently. We report on the projects, people, and ideas of Braver Angels.</p><p>Host: Richard Davies.</p><p>Producer and sound designer: Miranda Shafer.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

How Do We Fix It?

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Braver Faith: Building Bridges With Respect Not Agreement. Mark Beckwith

JAN 24, 202523 MIN
How Do We Fix It?

Braver Faith: Building Bridges With Respect Not Agreement. Mark Beckwith

JAN 24, 202523 MIN

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<p>How Do We Fix It? raises questions about solutions to divisive topics of&nbsp;politics and public policy: Decidedly secular matters. In this episode we look at how religious groups and institutions can help&nbsp;bring&nbsp;people together across divides.&nbsp;<a href="https://braverangels.org/braver-faith/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Braver Faith</a>&nbsp;is our focus. The Right Rev.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.markbeckwith.net/about/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark Beckwith</a>&nbsp;is our guest.</p><br><p>Braver Faith is one the newest and most vibrant groups within&nbsp;<a href="https://braverangels.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Braver Angels</a>— America's largest cross-partisan, volunteer-led movement that works to push back against rigid polarization. Led by faith leaders from many different religious backgrounds and beliefs, Braver Faith is a civic organization that develops educational tools to build bridges between people who are divided over politics.</p><br><p>Mark Beckwith speaks with us about the group's goals and principles. "So many people that I talk to within Braver Angels tell me their commitment emerges from their particular faith", he tells us.</p><br><p>Ordained in the Episcopal Church in 1979, Mark Beckwith has served parishes in Connecticut, New Jersey and Massachusetts. Elected Bishop of Newark, New Jersey, he served in that capacity for 12 years before retiring in 2018. Bishop Beckwith is a liaison for Bishops United Against Gun Violence, and is the co-founder of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.flegv.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Faith Leaders for Ending Gun Violence</a>, a national ecumenical group of diverse leaders. He is the author of "<a href="https://www.churchpublishing.org/seeingtheunseen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Seeing the Unseen</a>: Beyond Prejudices, Paradigms and Party Lines."</p><br><p>Braver Faith organized an online gathering the evening before President Trump's inaugural January&nbsp;20.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbMM_QQhH8E" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Here's a link</a>. Three speakers shared their thoughts about how faith can play a role in building bridges. Prayers from a range of faith traditions were offered. We include short extracts in this podcast.&nbsp;</p><br><p>"How Do&nbsp;We Fix It?" publishes frequently. We report on the projects, people, and ideas of Braver Angels.</p><p>Host: Richard Davies.</p><p>Producer and sound designer: Miranda Shafer.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>