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In Good WillIn Good WillAbortionSteve and Marshall listen to each other's needs and concerns surrounding the charged topic of abortion. Listen to this episode if you're curious what someone from across the political aisle might say about: When life begins Sovereignty and choice The accuracy of political opponents' accusations Why arguments about abortion usually don't go anywhere Moral relativism Support us on Patreon to help us continue to bring you thoughtful, respectful, and productive conversations between the conservative and progressive camps -- ad-free! https://www.patreon.com/ingoodwill2021-05-241h 02In Good WillIn Good WillRestorative JusticeSteve and Marshall connect over a practice that is deeply important to both of them: restorative justice. Marshall talks about the basic principles of the restorative justice model he has used working with youth in trouble with the law, and Steve talks about how restorative justice is at the heart of the message of the Bible. Listen to this episode if you're curious what someone from across the political aisle might say about: Crime and punishment Accountability Original sin How to apply restorative justice2021-05-1755 minIn Good WillIn Good WillNon-Toxic MasculinitySteve and Marshall explore the idea of masculinity. Listen to this episode to hear what someone from across the political aisle might think about: What it means to be a man Peer pressure Sense of self The need for respect Support us on Patreon to help us continue to bring you thoughtful, respectful, and productive conversations between the conservative and progressive camps -- ad-free! https://www.patreon.com/ingoodwill2021-05-101h 02In Good WillIn Good WillIn the Image of GodSteve and Marshall dig into a topic that's dear to Steve's heart: human beings as image-bearers of God. Marshall finds ways that this topic might have relevance for those who are more agnostic or secular. Listen to this episode to hear what someone from across the political aisle might think about: Relationship to God The majesty of reality Science and religion Humility Money and happiness2021-05-031h 00In Good WillIn Good WillSexual Ethics (Part 2)Steve and Marshall continue their conversation on sexual ethics. Listen to this episode if you're curious what someone across the political aisle might be needing when it comes to issues like: Celebration of sexuality in public spaces Boundaries within sexuality Guidance vs. coercion Space for dissenting opinions Prejudiced violence2021-04-2655 minIn Good WillIn Good WillDo-Over on a Charged Topic (Sexual Ethics Part 1)Steve and Marshall tried to do an episode on sexual ethics and found themselves talking past each other. They scrapped that episode and decided to do it over, this time trying harder to hear each other. In part one of this two-part episode the two hosts try to approach each other with grace and courage while discussing: Definitions of sexual ethics and marriage Laws Coercion Online vs. in-person communication What each would love to hear from the other's political tribe2021-04-1942 minIn Good WillIn Good WillEconomics (Part 2)Steve and Marshall continue their conversation about economics. They end with a discussion of what they would each do if they had a lot of money. Listen to this episode if you are curious what someone from across the political aisle might have to say about: Socialism Economic underclasses Forced giving A system of voluntary giving Greed2021-04-1251 minIn Good WillIn Good WillEconomics (Part 1)Part One of Steve and Marshall's conversation on economics. Listen to this episode if you're curious what someone from across the political aisle might say about: Money hoarding Currency Taxation Usury Socialism2021-04-0648 minIn Good WillIn Good WillParented and ParentingSteve and Marshall explore the relationships between parents and kids and between human beings and that which is greater than human beings. Listen to this episode if you're curious how someone across the political aisle might address these questions: What kind of world would we like to live in? How much guidance should we give our children? How much guidance does God give us? How can we use words to talk about God? What does discipline mean? How can we effectively parent or work with teenagers?2021-03-301h 06In Good WillIn Good WillFear on Both SidesSteve and Marshall delve into the topic of fear. Listen to this episode if you're curious what someone across the political aisle might have to say about: Fears surrounding the Obama and Trump presidencies Double standards Complexities of trying live by "to each their own" Is our justice system really just? Vulnerability Is fear a problem?2021-03-221h 05In Good WillIn Good WillElection ReflectionSteven and Marshall listen to each other's perspectives on a range of topics. They end the episode with messages for their own political tribes. Listen to this episode if you're curious how someone across the political aisle might feel about: The results of the 2020 election Problems with the economic system, including taxation Where the other's political tribe is heading Sexual morality2021-03-1654 minIn Good WillIn Good WillGetting to Know Steve and MarshallAre Steven and Marshall card-carrying members of their political tribes? Where do their commitments lie? Why is this conversation important? Listen to this episode if you're curious what someone across the political aisle might have to say about: The Bible, religion and secularism Empathy and how we are perceived by those with another political orientation Political bias in the media, including how Trump's presidency was covered2021-03-0858 minIn Good WillIn Good WillSteve and Marshall Open the DiscussionSteve and Marshall introduce themselves, talking about their backgrounds and political concerns. Other topics discussed: Voting behavior The aims of conservative and progressive approaches Why judgments are good Why slow, careful communication is necessary Echo chambers Honesty How to move forward when two parties have opposing positions2021-02-2140 min