E4 How We Restore America’s Civic Culture with Rich Harwood

Rabbi Michael Holzman sits down with Rich Harwood, founder of the Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, to explore what civic culture actually means and why rebuilding it starts smaller than most people think. Rich has spent four decades working in communities across all 50 states and 40 countries. In this conversation, they discuss the unique role faith leaders can play in that work, why starting within your sphere of influence is not a compromise but a strategy, and how ideas spread like a positive contagion when you begin with the willing. Rich also shares four practical mantras for anyone ready to get started.  Show Notes 0:49 — Defining civic culture 10:05 — The ripple effect in Reading, PA 15:00 — When faith divides instead of unites 27:55 — Building trust for hard conversations 38:03 — Four mantras for getting started You can also watch this interview on our Youtube Page. To learn more about faith250 and how your congregation can be a part of it, check out faith250.org.  This podcast was produced by Wesley's Revival, the production ministry of Studio Wesley.