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Tim and Rick resume the conversation on obstacles to listening and discuss two postures that undermine listening: “ambushing” and “dropping the...

Listening is important, a basic and vital action for learning, communicating, and fostering healthy relationships. When we don’t listen, our...

In the heat of the moment, when disagreement absolutely pushes your buttons, how do you still “bless those who curse you”? Tim Muehlhoff unpacks...

Tim and Rick continue the discussion on the three waves of feminism with Dr. Julia Wood, noted gender theorist and leading communication scholar....

Tim Muehlhoff’s post in Christian Scholar's Review provides insight on how to winsomely and compassionately address another person's deepest...

In this segment of “Getting Up To Speed,” leading scholar Dr. Julia Wood joins Tim and Rick to discuss the topic of feminism. They discuss the...

In part 2 of a discussion with Preston Sprinkle (Ph.D.), Tim and Rick ask Preston for insight on how Christians can be hospitable in disagreement...

Dr. Preston Sprinkle (Ph.D.) joins Tim and Rick to discuss one of the more pressing issues facing the Church and Christian conviction – sexuality...

Walk through God’s word for seven days with the newly-released devotional based on Winsome Conviction. InterVarsity Press teamed up with our...

Can a group of men who are racially diverse discuss taboo topics with respect and humility? Yes, and it’s happening at a local park in the heart...

Tim and Rick resume the discussion on “rhetorical trash” and consider four types of words that litter our rhetoric: words of outrage,...

Rick Langer interviewed with Christianity Today to join other pastors and Christian leaders as they discussed the rising political divides in our...

Following the riot in the Capitol on January 6th, a photo of Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) went viral – he was cleaning up trash strewn across the floor...

How do we know Jesus was a woman? Answer: because, even after he was dead he had to get up and serve people. Some context may be helpful. I was...

We don't hear many people these days aspiring to "be gentle." Being gentle is often seen as weak and impractical, especially in harsh and...

The only thing more difficult than discussing Christian convictions in the public square is discussing them with fellow believers...

In a time of intense polarization and provocation, is there any hope for a return to civility?...

A new year is upon us—2021! What practical changes can we make to be a little more charitable, civil and compassionate in our approach to others?...

We have made some progress on race in America, but we have so much farther to go, especially in regards to the ways racial inequity is...

For the past couple of months we’ve been consumed with the presidential election. Yet, we can’t let the issue of race fade into the background....

We are proud to announce that Rick Langer and Tim Muehlhoff’s book, Winsome Conviction: Disagreeing Without Dividing the Church, is available to...

Dr. Joy Qualls, an expert in political and religious rhetoric, joins Tim and Rick to discuss how polarized news sources contribute to making us...

"How the Body of Christ Talks" Reviewed by Tim Muehlhoff, Professor of Communication, Biola University C. Christopher Smith, senior pastor of...

“Where do I fit politically?” That’s a question more Christians are asking as faith convictions feel at odds with party affiliations and partisan...

With Malice Towards None Tuesday, November 10th, 8–9:30 p.m. The 2020 election cycle has been one of the most contentious and divisive elections...