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Nov 10, 2023 38 min

Bridging Ideological Divides Amidst Power Differentials

from Mending Divides

Osheta and Jer delve into the challenges of bridging ideological differences when power differentials are at play. Osheta shares a challenging personal experience that kicks off the conversation, sparked by their interaction in Episode 2 where Jer shared a story about bridging differences with his dad. They consider how to move beyond mere thought experiments to grasp the impact of our ideology on individuals from different social locations. Peacemaking is ultimately framed as a process of transformation where each party commits to becoming a better, more holistic, flourishing version of themselves. Key takeaways from this episode include recognizing power imbalances, prioritizing understanding the pain of others, and learning to move at the pace of trust. This conversation is particularly relevant in the context of ongoing discussions about the Israel/Gaza conflict in light of the power differentials involved. --- Listen to the episode a few weeks ago when Jer shares about bridging differences with his dad, which sparked the conversation in this episode: https://globalimmerse.org/blog/navigating-deep-disagreement-with-loved-ones-everyday-peacemaking-podcast-s5-ep-2/ Learn more about us at globalimmerse.org Support our work: globalimmerse.org/donateTurning Over Tables theme music courtesy of The Brilliancewww.thebrilliancemusic.com

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  1. 0:00 Bridging Difference When There are Power Differentials
  2. 13:17 Jer reflects back
  3. 25:04 who is hurting more
  4. 32:47 closing invitations

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