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Mastering the Minefield: How to Spot Escalation, Avoid Traps & Build Better Dialogue

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In this episode, host Corey Nathan explores how we can navigate difficult conversations around politics and religion with more grace and effectiveness. Drawing on personal experiences, spiritual grounding, and practical techniques, Corey shares what to look out for when a conversation is going sideways and how to communicate better even in the most challenging moments.

What Is Discussed:

  • How to recognize when a conversation is escalating

  • Common communication traps and how to avoid them

  • How to prepare your heart and mind to actively listen

  • What it means to “rehearse” understanding instead of comebacks

  • Why identifying shared values can change the entire conversation

Episode Highlights:

  • [00:00:50] Signs of emotional escalation and how to spot them

  • [00:05:00] A simple tool to slow down: breathing

  • [00:07:00] The mistake of rehearsing a verbal takedown

  • [00:09:30] A better way: Practice being a great listener

  • [00:13:00] Why “shoulding” on people makes things worse

  • [00:15:00] The dangers of mischaracterizing entire groups

  • [00:21:00] Are you really listening—or just waiting to talk?

  • [00:24:30] Avoiding ad hominem attacks and gaslighting

Featured Quotes:

“When the emotion is so heightened that I can no longer think… that’s something to recognize before it gets out of hand.”
“Don’t rehearse the perfect burn. Rehearse listening.”
“You can reverse the neurochemical reaction of anger and fear—and induce the feeling of being heard and loved.”
“If your goal is to cause pain in a conversation, this program isn’t for you.”

📣 Calls to Action: ✅ TELL A FRIEND ABOUT TP&R!!! Bring more folks into the conversation. ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Check out our substack: coreysnathan.substack.com ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion 🔗 Connect on Social Media:

Corey is @coreysnathan on...

Our Sponsor:

Thanks for tuning in! Now go talk politics and religion—with gentleness and respect. 🎙️✨

  continue reading

351 episodes

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Content provided by Scan Media, LLC, Scan Media, and LLC. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Scan Media, LLC, Scan Media, and LLC or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode, host Corey Nathan explores how we can navigate difficult conversations around politics and religion with more grace and effectiveness. Drawing on personal experiences, spiritual grounding, and practical techniques, Corey shares what to look out for when a conversation is going sideways and how to communicate better even in the most challenging moments.

What Is Discussed:

  • How to recognize when a conversation is escalating

  • Common communication traps and how to avoid them

  • How to prepare your heart and mind to actively listen

  • What it means to “rehearse” understanding instead of comebacks

  • Why identifying shared values can change the entire conversation

Episode Highlights:

  • [00:00:50] Signs of emotional escalation and how to spot them

  • [00:05:00] A simple tool to slow down: breathing

  • [00:07:00] The mistake of rehearsing a verbal takedown

  • [00:09:30] A better way: Practice being a great listener

  • [00:13:00] Why “shoulding” on people makes things worse

  • [00:15:00] The dangers of mischaracterizing entire groups

  • [00:21:00] Are you really listening—or just waiting to talk?

  • [00:24:30] Avoiding ad hominem attacks and gaslighting

Featured Quotes:

“When the emotion is so heightened that I can no longer think… that’s something to recognize before it gets out of hand.”
“Don’t rehearse the perfect burn. Rehearse listening.”
“You can reverse the neurochemical reaction of anger and fear—and induce the feeling of being heard and loved.”
“If your goal is to cause pain in a conversation, this program isn’t for you.”

📣 Calls to Action: ✅ TELL A FRIEND ABOUT TP&R!!! Bring more folks into the conversation. ✅ Subscribe to Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other on your favorite podcast platform. ✅ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen: ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics ✅ Check out our substack: coreysnathan.substack.com ✅ Watch the full conversation and subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@politicsandreligion 🔗 Connect on Social Media:

Corey is @coreysnathan on...

Our Sponsor:

Thanks for tuning in! Now go talk politics and religion—with gentleness and respect. 🎙️✨

  continue reading

351 episodes

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