How do we navigate the tension, the rage, the disunity all around us? It's discouraging, disheartening, and disappointing. But it doesn't have to stay that way. Sarah Bauer Anderson, author of The Space Between: How Jesus Teaches Us to Live Together When Politics and Religion Pull Us Apart, joins me today to discuss how to be the people God created us to be in this cultural "No Matter What" season.In this episode, we discuss:How it is vital to remember the humanity of politicians and the people behind certain positions, and how to do thatHow to respond to the friend or family member who says, "You cannot be a Christian and vote for X, and I denounce you if you do."How to personally decide what issues are essential or hills to die on, and what aren'tHow to not just survive election day and following, but actually lean into the tension and grow as peopleHow the "peace walls" in Northern Ireland were ineffective and what we can learn from thatHow Jesus teaches us to live together when politics pull us apartScripture mentioned:Romans 12:18Luke 19:1-10Resources mentioned:Sarah's book: The Space Between Us Episode sponsors:Faithful Counseling - Professional mental health counseling from a Biblical perspectiveLive True: 40 Days To Get Back to You by Christy WrightMy theme song and ad music is by my amazing friend, Shaylee Simeone. Check her out.