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Byron's Loom- Weaving Braver ConversationsLeaning into the Divide: Ep3. voting rightsLeaning Into the Divide is a Podcast Series partnership between Forthright and Byron’s Loom and co-hosted by Sue Lani Madsen and Byron Odion, featuring regular guests, Roger Haynes, Gregory Mengel, and Raven Odion. In each episode we take on a potentially divisive topic using Braver Angels tools and a good-faith intention to disagree accurately while looking for common ground. In this episode we discuss voting rights from red and blue perspectives. Get full access to Byron Odion at byronodion821766.substack.com/subscribe2025-05-0550 min
Byron's Loom- Weaving Braver ConversationsGregory Mengel and Mary Lynn HutchisonIn this episode of Byron’s Loom, Gregory Mengel is joined by Mary Lynn Hutchison for a wide-ranging conversation about polarization and how we might break out of our informational and ideological silos. Mary Lynn is a former physicist, a professional grandmother, and currently serves as Co-chair of the Central Eastern Washington Braver Angels Alliance. She leans right. Gregory is a culture worker and writer focusing on the social, political, and ecological crises of our time. He leans left. Their conversation touched on many things, from the unintended consequences of local tax schemes, to how Democrat and Republican policies do...2025-05-0157 min
Byron's Loom- Weaving Braver ConversationsGregory Mengel and Mary Lynn HutchisonIn this episode of Byron’s Loom, Gregory Mengel is joined by Mary Lynn Hutchison for a wide-ranging conversation about polarization and how we might break out of our informational and ideological silos. Mary Lynn is a former physicist, a professional grandmother, and currently serve as Co-chair of the Central Eastern Washington Braver Angels Alliance. She leans right. Gregory is a culture worker and writer focusing on the social, political, and ecological crises of our time. He leans left. Their conversation touched on many things, from the unintended consequences of local tax schemes, to how Democrat and Republican policies do...2025-05-0157 min
Byron's Loom- Weaving Braver ConversationsHow Byron's loom StartedThis is literally where it all started, in terms of the Byron’s Loom Podcast. It is the story of how trust in the Braver Angels Way turned a potentially polarized conversation into a productive working relationship. Byron and Sue Lani Madsen originally met through the organization Braver Angels. Both had experience with the practice of using Braver Angels tools to engage in conversations across differences. One day, Sue Lani wrote a substack article that upset Byron. But, instead of leaving an angry, self-righteous comment, he picked up the phone and called Sue Lani to tell her how he’d be...2025-04-2923 min
Byron's Loom- Weaving Braver ConversationsKaeley Triller Harms and Abraham LateinerIn this episode Byron was joined by returning guest Kaeley Triller Harms in conversation with Abraham Lateiner. Kaeley identifies herself as a Christian feminist and accidental activist working to support women’s rights within her Conservative Christian circles and beyond. Abraham identifies as a politically progressive feminist. His recent work has primarily been focused on men, with the aim of transforming cultures of masculinity away from their traditional emphasis on coercion and dominance. He wants to cultivate a culture that sees support as a essential value for protecting all forms of life. Kaeley and Abraham tackle the following controversial qu...2025-04-1757 min
Byron's Loom- Weaving Braver ConversationsLeaning into the Divide: Ep. 2 Guns and Gun RightsLeaning Into the Divide is a Podcast Series partnership between Forthright and Byron’s Loom and co-hosted by Sue Lani Madsen and Byron Odion, featuring regular guests, Kaeley Triller Harms, Roger Haynes, Gregory Mengel, and Raven Odion. In each episode we take on a potentially divisive topic using Braver Angels tools and a good-faith intention to disagree accurately while looking for common ground. In this episode, we discuss guns and gun rights from several different perspectives. Get full access to Byron Odion at byronodion821766.substack.com/subscribe2025-04-0743 min
Byron's Loom- Weaving Braver ConversationsThe Sin of Empathy- Is it a sin?SummaryIn this episode, Byron and his guests, Elizabeth Dahl and Kaeley Triller Harms, discuss the rising tide of Christian Nationalism in the Pacific Northwest, focusing on the influence of figures like Doug Wilson. They explore the way Wilson and other Christian leaders in this movement are using their positions of authority to manipulate followers into accepting a toxic teaching that demonizes empathy. They explore the potential for abuse within authoritarian, high-control religious institutions, as well as the impact of Christian Nationalist leadership on church communities throughout the region and the country.Cults and Christian...2025-03-2658 min
Byron's Loom- Weaving Braver Conversations3-17-25 Sue Lani and Byron's weekly summaryQuick recapByron and Sue Lani discussed their recent learning experiences, particularly focusing on their podcast adventure and the importance of understanding different perspectives. Sue Lani also attended a town hall meeting in Ritzville, Adams County, where she observed a predominantly non-local crowd from Spokane County, and expressed her concern about the media's portrayal of such events. The conversation also touched on the importance of maintaining neutrality and objectivity in their conversations, the difference between reading someone's work and having a direct conversation with them, and the changing nature of conversations on social media.Learning...2025-03-1927 min
Byron's Loom- Weaving Braver ConversationsChristian Nationalism and Women's Rights3-11-25 podcastSummary Participants- Byron Odion, Sue Lani Madsen, Kaeley Triller Harms, Paul KivelPaul and Kaeley's Introduction MeetingByron, Sue Lani, Kaeley, and Paul discussed their meeting, with Paul expressing his curiosity about the conversation's direction. while Byron expressed excitement about co-producing audio with Sulani and others. Paul and Kaeley introduced themselves, and Byron prepared to introduce Paul.Retired Activists Share Social Justice ExperiencesPaul, a retired activist and writer, shared his experiences and passion for social justice. Kaeley, a stay-at-home mom and accidental activist...2025-03-141h 02
Byron's Loom- Weaving Braver ConversationsLeaning into the Divide: Ep. 1 Patriotism & NationalismLeaning Into the Divide is a Podcast Series partnership between Forthright and Byron’s Loom and co-hosted by Sue Lani Madsen and Byron Odion, featuring regular guests, Kaeley Triller Harms, Roger Haynes, Gregory Mengel, and Raven Odion. In each episode we take on a potentially divisive topic using Braver Angels tools and a good-faith intention to disagree accurately while looking for common ground. In this episode, we discuss Patriotism and Nationalism. Get full access to Byron Odion at byronodion821766.substack.com/subscribe2025-03-1339 min