Join us as Dr. Ramon Pastrano helps you learn more about what polarization actually means in the U.S., why the Church should care, and the internal work we can do to move toward transformation (especially in light of our neurological wiring).

00:00 - Introduction

02:30 - Patreon

03:06 - Shared language vs. shared meaning

05:06 - Why should the Church care about polarization?

10:47 - What’s happening in our brains?

16:51 - Understanding our rights and responsibilities

20:12 - The potential cost of enacting change

24:58 - Our internal work

30:56 - Change vs. transformation

34:55 - Becoming aware of our blindspots

42:56 - Impact across demographic groups

50:34 - Additional resources

Find us online:

Website - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/

Instagram - @biblicaljusticeresources

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@biblicaljusticeresources

Patreon - patreon.com/BiblicalJusticeResources

Links:

Third Sphere Inc. - https://thirdsphere.com/

Peacemaking in Polarized Times - https://agileresourcenetwork.com/peacemaking/

Society for Human Resource Management - https://www.shrm.org/

Strengthsfinder (Clifton Strengths) - https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/252137/home.aspx

Myers-Briggs - https://www.themyersbriggs.com/en-US/Explore-Solutions/MBTI

IDI - https://idiinventory.com/

Rachel Wightman episode - https://www.biblicaljusticeresources.com/podcast-archive/2025/7/2/ep-5-faithfully-engage-information-with-rachel-wightman

Braver Angels - https://braverangels.org/

The Hidden Brain - https://www.hiddenbrain.org/

Additional resources - https://agileresourcenetwork.com/peacemakingresources/