This episode is a little bit different. And personal. Kristyn Komarnicki, director of dialogue and convening at Christians for Social Action, and Darren Calhoun, a justice advocate, worship leader, and Associate Fellow at CSA, join Ron Steslow to discuss intentional dialogue, and how we can use their techniques in the relationships that matter to us.

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(07:06) What is dialogue? How is it different from everyday conversations?

(8:19) What does a curated dialogue look like?

(20:23) How do you prepare for something like this?

(27:34) Why lean into conflict, even when you don’t like conflict?

(32:28) Political fights vs dialogue—what is our role in specific conversations?

(40:44) How important is “grace” in having dialogue that allows for growth?

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For more information about the “Oriented To Love” program, visit https://christiansforsocialaction.org/programs/oriented-to-love/

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