Compelling Conversations

Compelling Conversations: "I Never Thought Of It That Way: How to Have Fearlessly Curious Conversations in Dangerously Divided Times" by Mónica Guzmán

Video/Book Series
Preview Session: October 30th at 7pm on ZOOM
We will watch and discuss a TED Talk given by the author that gives an overview of the book. This will help potential participants decide if they would like to explore the book's idea in more depth.

Classes: Thursdays in November (6th, 13th & 20th)
7pm on Zoom

Please RSVP to fcc@fccpomona.org to get log-in information.

About the Author: Mónica Guzmán is a journalist and a
leader in Braver Angels, the largest grassroots, cross-partisan organization in the country dedicated to political
depolarization.

About the Book: Politics is dividing friends, family, and
even churches. These divisions are becoming increasingly
hostile, and sometimes even violent. Our views on politics are informed by our deepest values, which are shaped by our Christians faith. And yet, Christians often passionately disagree with each other about how our Christian faith translates into our views on public policy and
who we vote for to represent us in our government. And many
Christians are among those who believe that people in the
other party are stupid, ignorant, or even evil.

About the Class: In this class we will meet weekly to view a
video segment featuring the author and discuss how her ideas
can help us understand each other and help heal the divisions
with each other and in our society. Jesus tells us to love each
other and to love our enemy. All too often our enemy is
someone who supports the other party or who has different
political opinions than we do. Each session will focus on a video segment we watch together. You are welcome to attend as many sessions as you can. There is no commitment to attend all sessions. Participants are encouraged but not required to read the book.