<p>What happens when you completely disagree with someone’s beliefs but still choose to show them human dignity? In this episode of Spiritually Hungry we talk to Matthew Stevenson, a Jewish student who invited Derek Black, once a rising leader in the white nationalist movement, to his weekly Shabbat dinners. Instead of debating or condemning Derek, Matthew offered connection—an approach that, over time, played a crucial role in Derek questioning and ultimately rejecting white nationalism. Tune in to hear how a simple act of compassion helped transform a life. </p><p><br></p><p><u>Further Reading:</u></p><p><em>Rising Out of Hatred</em> by Eli Saslow</p>

Spiritually Hungry

monicaandmichael@kabbalah.com (Monica Berg and Michael Berg)

205. Meeting Hate with Kindness: Matthew Stevenson’s Journey of Radical Welcome

FEB 24, 202548 MIN
Spiritually Hungry

205. Meeting Hate with Kindness: Matthew Stevenson’s Journey of Radical Welcome

FEB 24, 202548 MIN

Description

What happens when you completely disagree with someone’s beliefs but still choose to show them human dignity? In this episode of Spiritually Hungry we talk to Matthew Stevenson, a Jewish student who invited Derek Black, once a rising leader in the white nationalist movement, to his weekly Shabbat dinners. Instead of debating or condemning Derek, Matthew offered connection—an approach that, over time, played a crucial role in Derek questioning and ultimately rejecting white nationalism. Tune in to hear how a simple act of compassion helped transform a life.


Further Reading:

Rising Out of Hatred by Eli Saslow