Biola UniversityCrossing the aisle has never been easy in politics, but in recent years it has been increasingly seen as an act of betrayal rather than an act of bridge-building. Unfortunately, the same is true of disagreements in many non-political realms. Polarization has found its way into our churches, communities, and even our families. In today's argument culture, is there any hope for restoring civil discourse?
Watch this recording of Tim and Rick speaking at Faith & Law’s Friday Forum where they offer practical steps—rooted in communication theory, ancient wisdom literature, and philosophy — to help move away from destructive polarization to constructive dialogue.
Winsome Conversations: Politics in the Midst of Polarization
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Rick Langer
Rick Langer is a Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology and the Director of the Office of Faith and Learning at Biola University. He specializes in the integration of faith and learning, and has also published in the areas of bioethics, theology and philosophy. He has a passion for helping Christians of all ages understand the connection between the Gospel and all the diverse facets of the created order in which we live. Prior to coming to Biola, he served for over twenty years as a pastor at Trinity Evangelical Free Church in Redlands, California.
Tim Muehlhoff
Tim Muehlhoff (Ph.D.) is a professor of communication at Biola University in La Mirada, California. He is the co-director of Biola’s Winsome Conviction Project and co-host of the Winsome Conviction podcast where people with differing views come to engage in perspective-taking. His latest book is, End the Stalemate: Move Past Cancel Culture to Meaningful Conversations (with Sean McDowell). In addition to teaching and writing, Tim teaches de-escalation skills and self-defense to corporations, universities, and domestic violence shelters in Orange County, CA.
