In today’s increasingly polarized world, it is critical that we learn the art of managing hard conversations when we disagree with others. How do we break out of the habit of confrontation and rancorous debate to engage in fruitful dialogue? Join us for this series of conversations, curated by Dr. Cyndi Parker, Director of Education & Conversation.
Join us on Saturday, March 19 at 10 am for our next event in the Art of Hard Conversations series. Dr. Cyndi Parker will facilitate a discussion about “Investing in the Neighborhood and the Problem of Gentrification” with our own Dave Brindley, local urban activist and Jeremy Chen, Fuller Intercultural Studies PhD student and Kensington community leader. Register here!
A conversation with Dr. Justin Barrett, President and Founder of Blueprint 1543, an organization that helps people do a better job asking and answering life’s big questions. Recording coming soon.
Ruth Naomi Floyd and Michael Chen shared their experiences walking through spaces like the church, academy, and social media with different colors of skin and racial identities. Watch recording here.
Our guest for this event was Jeff Hardin, chair of the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of Wisconsin. View part one. View part two (discussion).
View morning session featuring Kristyn Komarnicki, director of dialogue and convening at Christians for Social Action.
View afternoon session featuring Dr. John Walton, a professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College and who specializes in studying the Old Testament within its ancient Near Eastern context.
Our first guest was an expert who has been having interfaith conversations for four decades. Dr. Cyndi Parker and Rabbi Dr. Nancy Fuchs Kreimer discussed best practices in engaging challenging conversations. Recording coming soon.
