Faithful Resistance Ep 23. Finding Humanity in Hard Conversations

In this powerful conversation, Jefferson Unitarian Church's Rev. Jen Simon joins host Chris Sealy to talk about how we stay grounded, compassionate, and courageous in a time of fear, division, and political tension.Jen shares wisdom on:• Listening to family across political divides• Naming fears without affirming harmful narratives• Using Unitarian Universalist values to build bridges• Understanding our Christian roots and reclaiming spiritual language• Treating every person—even those doing harm—as having inherent worth• Protecting immigrants, BIPOC communities, and LGBTQ+ siblings• Why rest is part of resistance• The holiday message that sustains us into the coming yearTogether, they explore what “faithful resistance” looks like when the world feels heavy, how we stay present without burning out, and why love is still the most subversive force we have.If this conversation speaks to you, please like, subscribe, and share to support the ongoing work of JUC’s Faithful Resistance community.