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Byron's Loom- Weaving relationships through Braver ConversationsLeaning into the DivideLeaning 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 couldn’t be with us this time, Raven Odion and joining us for his first time, Mike Liu. 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 #4, we discuss our backgrounds, as well as discussing the importance of open and honest communication, particularly in the context of political and...2025-05-2259 min
Byron's Loom- Weaving relationships through 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 Election Integrity and Voting from red and blue perspectives. Get full access to Byron Odion at byronodion821766.substack.com/subscribe2025-05-0550 min
Byron's Loom- Weaving relationships through 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 relationships through 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 relationships through 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 relationships through 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