024: Civic Engagement with Erin Payseur Oeth

In this episode I talk to Erin Payseur Oeth about how to get beyond the binary in our discussions, being co-creators of the communities where we live, and we reveal the hidden truth that… the government is us!
Guest Plugs

What is Public Deliberation? By Erin Payseur Oeth – https://www.naspa.org/blog/what-is-public-deliberation-an-introduction
Baylor Public Deliberation Initiative: With a section on faith and deliberation for those in faith communities interested in this work – https://sites.baylor.edu/baylorpdi/

Show Notes

National Issues Forum: Valuable resource and issue guides to start conversations within your sphere of influence – https://www.nifi.org/
Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community by Robert Putnam – https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/478.Bowling_Alone
League of Women Voters – https://www.vote411.org/
I Think You’re Wrong But I’m Listening by Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth A Silvers: “Two friends on opposite sides of the aisle provide a practical guide to grace-filled political conversation while challenging readers to put relationship before policy and understanding before argument.” – https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/40591258
Pantsuit Politics Podcast – http://www.pantsuitpoliticsshow.com/
Why Can't We Talk?: Christian Wisdom on Dialogue as a Habit of the Heart by John Backman: valuable guide on dialogue as a spiritual practice – https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/15893996
Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age by Sherry Turkel: great read on reclaiming empathy and skills to connect with each other and our humanity – http://www.reclaimingconversationbook.com

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