In Good Will

Steve and Marshall listen to each other's needs and concerns surrounding the charged topic of abortion.Listen to this episode if you're curious what someone from across the political aisle might say about:When life beginsSovereignty and choiceThe accuracy of political opponents' accusationsWhy arguments about abortion usually don't go anywhereMoral relativismSupport us on Patreon to help us continue to bring you thoughtful, respectful, and productive conversations between the conservative and progressive camps -- ad-free!https://www.patreon.com/ingoodwill

Steve and Marshall connect over a practice that is deeply important to both of them: restorative justice. Marshall talks about the basic principles of the restorative justice model he has used working with youth in trouble with the law, and Steve talks about how restorative justice is at the heart of the message of the Bible.Listen to this episode if you're curious what someone from across the political aisle might say about:Crime and punishmentAccountabilityOriginal sinHow to apply restorative justiceSupport us on Patreon to help us continue to bring you thoughtful, respectful, and productive conversations between the conservative and progressive camps -- ad-free!https://www.patreon.com/ingoodwill

Steve and Marshall explore the idea of masculinity.Listen to this episode to hear what someone from across the political aisle might think about:What it means to be a manPeer pressureSense of selfThe need for respectSupport us on Patreon to help us continue to bring you thoughtful, respectful, and productive conversations between the conservative and progressive camps -- ad-free!https://www.patreon.com/ingoodwill

Steve and Marshall dig into a topic that's dear to Steve's heart: human beings as image-bearers of God. Marshall finds ways that this topic might have relevance for those who are more agnostic or secular.Listen to this episode to hear what someone from across the political aisle might think about:Relationship to GodThe majesty of realityScience and religionHumilityMoney and happinessSupport us on Patreon to help us continue to bring you thoughtful, respectful, and productive conversations between the conservative and progressive camps -- ad-free!https://www.patreon.com/ingoodwill

Steve and Marshall continue their conversation on sexual ethics.Listen to this episode if you're curious what someone across the political aisle might be needing when it comes to issues like:Celebration of sexuality in public spacesBoundaries within sexualityGuidance vs. coercionSpace for dissenting opinionsPrejudiced violenceSupport us on Patreon to help us continue to bring you thoughtful, respectful, and productive conversations between the conservative and progressive camps -- ad-free!https://www.patreon.com/ingoodwill

Steve and Marshall tried to do an episode on sexual ethics and found themselves talking past each other. They scrapped that episode and decided to do it over, this time trying harder to hear each other.In part one of this two-part episode the two hosts try to approach each other with grace and courage while discussing:Definitions of sexual ethics and marriageLawsCoercionOnline vs. in-person communicationWhat each would love to hear from the other's political tribeSupport us on Patreon to help us continue to bring you thoughtful, respectful, and productive conversations between the conservative and progressive camps -- ad-free!https://www.patreon.com/ingoodwill

Steve and Marshall continue their conversation about economics. They end with a discussion of what they would each do if they had a lot of money.Listen to this episode if you are curious what someone from across the political aisle might have to say about:SocialismEconomic underclassesForced givingA system of voluntary givingGreedSupport us on Patreon to help us continue to bring you thoughtful, respectful, and productive conversations between the conservative and progressive camps -- ad-free!https://www.patreon.com/ingoodwill

Part One of Steve and Marshall's conversation on economics. Listen to this episode if you're curious what someone from across the political aisle might say about:Money hoardingCurrencyTaxationUsurySocialismSupport us on Patreon to help us continue to bring you thoughtful, respectful, and productive conversations between the conservative and progressive camps -- ad-free!https://www.patreon.com/ingoodwill

Steve and Marshall explore the relationships between parents and kids and between human beings and that which is greater than human beings. Listen to this episode if you're curious how someone across the political aisle might address these questions:What kind of world would we like to live in?How much guidance should we give our children?How much guidance does God give us?How can we use words to talk about God?What does discipline mean?Support us on Patreon to help us continue to bring you thoughtful, respectful, and productive conversations between the conservative and progressive camps -- ad-free!https://www.patreon.com/ingoodwillHow can we effectively parent or work with teenagers?

Steve and Marshall delve into the topic of fear. Listen to this episode if you're curious what someone across the political aisle might have to say about:Fears surrounding the Obama and Trump presidenciesDouble standardsComplexities of trying live by "to each their own"Is our justice system really just?VulnerabilityIs fear a problem?Support us on Patreon to help us continue to bring you thoughtful, respectful, and productive conversations between the conservative and progressive camps -- ad-free!https://www.patreon.com/ingoodwill

Steven and Marshall listen to each other's perspectives on a range of topics. They end the episode with messages for their own political tribes.Listen to this episode if you're curious how someone across the political aisle might feel about:The results of the 2020 electionProblems with the economic system, including taxationWhere the other's political tribe is headingSexual moralitySupport us on Patreon to help us continue to bring you thoughtful, respectful, and productive conversations between the conservative and progressive camps -- ad-free!https://www.patreon.com/ingoodwill

Are Steven and Marshall card-carrying members of their political tribes? Where do their commitments lie? Why is this conversation important?Listen to this episode if you're curious what someone across the political aisle might have to say about:The Bible, religion and secularismEmpathy and how we are perceived by those with another political orientationPolitical bias in the media, including how Trump's presidency was coveredSupport us on Patreon to help us continue to bring you thoughtful, respectful, and productive conversations between the conservative and progressive camps -- ad-free!https://www.patreon.com/ingoodwill

Steve and Marshall introduce themselves, talking about their backgrounds and political concerns.Other topics discussed:Voting behaviorThe aims of conservative and progressive approachesWhy judgments are goodWhy slow, careful communication is necessaryEcho chambersHonestySupport us on Patreon to help us continue to bring you thoughtful, respectful, and productive conversations between the conservative and progressive camps -- ad-free!https://www.patreon.com/ingoodwillHow to move forward when two parties have opposing positions