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EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 27 MIN

S2 E123: Why Are Christians So Quick To Pick Sides?

from Unpolished but Called · host Kathrin Shaffer

Welcome to Unpolished but Called, where we have honest conversations about faith, Scripture, and what it looks like to follow Jesus in real life.In this episode, we're talking about something that seems to happen everywhere—online, in churches, and even among Christians who love Jesus:Why are Christians so quick to pick sides?Whether the conversation is about women pastors, Bible translations, worship styles, denominations, spiritual gifts, or theology, it often feels like people rush to choose a team before they've even had a conversation.But what happens when conviction becomes tribalism?In this episode, we talk about the difference between standing firm on essential biblical truths and turning every disagreement into a battle. We'll explore why social media often fuels division, why respectful conversations matter, and how Christians can disagree on secondary issues without treating one another like enemies.Truth matters.But how we treat each other matters too.Can Christians disagree and still be family?Let's talk about it.🔗Linktree: https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled📧 Subscribe to the newsletter and receive the free devotional:kathrinshaffer.com🎙️ Listen to The Long Way Through Scripture Bible Study Podcast❤️ Support the podcast and ministry resources through the website.If you're enjoying these conversations, be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes.#ChristianPodcast #ChristianLiving #FaithJourney #Discipleship #BibleStudy #UnpolishedButCalled

Welcome to Unpolished but Called, where we have honest conversations about faith, Scripture, and what it looks like to follow Jesus in real life.In this episode, we're talking about something that seems to happen everywhere—online, in churches, and even among Christians who love Jesus:Why are Christians so quick to pick sides?Whether the conversation is about women pastors, Bible translations, worship styles, denominations, spiritual gifts, or theology, it often feels like people rush to choose a team before they've even had a conversation.But what happens when conviction becomes tribalism?In this episode, we talk about the difference between standing firm on essential biblical truths and turning every disagreement into a battle. We'll explore why social media often fuels division, why respectful conversations matter, and how Christians can disagree on secondary issues without treating one another like enemies.Truth matters.But how we treat each other matters too.Can Christians disagree and still be family?Let's talk about it.🔗Linktree: https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled📧 Subscribe to the newsletter and receive the free devotional:kathrinshaffer.com🎙️ Listen to The Long Way Through Scripture Bible Study Podcast❤️ Support the podcast and ministry resources through the website.If you're enjoying these conversations, be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes.#ChristianPodcast #ChristianLiving #FaithJourney #Discipleship #BibleStudy #UnpolishedButCalled

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