Episode Details

Are you also feeling complex feelings about America, our history of violence as a country, our current fascist leadership, and our fear and hope for what’s to come this 4th of July? Join us as we talk to author, activist, musician and founder of Vote Common Good Doug Paggit. Doug leads us through this honest conversation on working for change together, mourning all that’s been, and building an America we can all belong to. 


Show Notes:

• Vote Common Good
• Doug Pagitt
• Esther’s Army - Katie Giddini 
• Let America be America by Langston Hughes 
• Documentary - Cross Country Bike Ride “Whose the We”

Key Topics

• Expansive view of Christianity and faith
• The role of stories in shaping identity
• Patriotism and its personal nature
• The importance of community and inclusion
• The intersection of faith and politics
• Stories of connection across political divides
• The history of America and its narratives
• The work of Vote Common Good

Chapters
00:50 Exploring Identity and Belonging in America
03:31 The Emergence of Progressive Christianity
06:43 The Divine Dance: Understanding Community and Theology
09:38 Navigating Political Identity and Faith
12:45 The Role of Ancestors and Mentorship in Activism
15:35 The Intersection of Faith and Politics
18:36 Reimagining the American Narrative
21:18 The Power of Storytelling in Social Change
23:59 Building a More Inclusive Community
26:40 The Journey of Vote Common Good
29:46 Engaging in Meaningful Conversations
32:44 The Importance of Listening and Understanding
35:15 Finding Inspiration in Historical Movements
38:11 The Collective We: Expanding Our Understanding of Community
42:00 A Modern Good Samaritan Encounter
45:23 The Dilemmas of American Identity
48:26 Navigating Political Conversations in Faith Communities
56:34 The Complexity of Patriotism
01:01:34 Embracing Diversity in American Identity