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How should Christians engage in a polarized society?
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- Apr 8, 2026
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Summary
In this episode of Faith & Clarity , Dr. Mark Turman is joined by Bishop Mark Beckwith of Braver Angels to explore how Christians can engage a deeply divided culture with conviction, courage, and Christlike love. They discuss the rise of polarization and declining trust in America, and why rebuilding relationships is essential for a healthier public witness. The conversation highlights practical ways believers can pursue unity without compromising truth, grounded in the Imago Dei, love of neighbor and enemy, and a commitment to faithful presence in everyday life. Bishop Beckwith also shares how initiatives like Braver Angels are helping people listen better, engage across differences, and model what it means to live as citizens of heaven in a divided world. Topics (0:00) Introduction (2:29) Meet Bishop Beckwith (6:40) How Braver Angels began (11:32) Braver Faith in churches (17:17) Politics versus faith (25:31) Faith and citizenship (28:34) Religion as democracy support (30:55) Imago Dei in practice (33:16) Love as a command (36:17) Surviving family politics (40:41) Bridgebuilding without compromise (44:51) Handling anger and ego (47:20) Conclusion Resources Braver Angels Denison Forum: Our political future and an interview that moved me deeply Pew Research: Public trust in government Ask Us Anything: [email protected] Sign-up for a Denison Forum newsletter: DenisonForum.org/subscribe About Bishop Mark Beckwith Ordained in the Episcopal Church in 1979, Mark Beckwith served parishes in Connecticut, New Jersey and Massachusetts. Elected Bishop of Newark (NJ), he served in that capacity for twelve years until his retirement in 2018. In the wake of gang violence in Newark, he helped found the Newark Interfaith Coalition for Hope and Peace. With a local Rabbi and Im…