Leading through Political Divides with Josh Butler

Path for Growth with Alex Judd

How can we promote unity and understanding in our organizations when it feels like people are more divided than ever? In this episode, Alex talks with Josh Butler, a pastor, leader and author of the new book “The Party Crasher: How Jesus Disrupts Politics as Usual and Redeems Our Partisan Divide.” Josh unpacks his framework for understanding the different political “regions” people fall into, reminding us that each leaning has its strengths, as long as we don’t make it an idol. He then shares practical advice and examples for leaders about what it might look like to engage with people in different political camps, make yourself accessible for questions and conversations, and create an environment that fosters unity.

Episode Recap:

• Today we’re talking with Josh Butler about leading through political divides (0:00:56)
• Why are you so passionate about the message of “The Party Crasher?” (0:02:50)
• What are the four political religions, and why are they useful? (0:08:51)
• The Modern Left: A religion of progress (0:11:39)
• The Modern Right: A religion of responsibility (0:16:35)
• The Postmodern Left: A religion of self-expression (0:20:38)
• The Postmodern Right: A religion of security (0:27:03)
• How have people responded to learning about these quadrants? (0:31:17)
• What might it look like to embrace our leanings without bowing to them? (0:34:07)
• Can you share advice for engaging with people you don’t agree with? (0:45:17)
• How can leaders create an environment that fosters unity? (0:51:11)
• How do you make yourself accessible without burning out? (0:57:26)
• We have an opportunity to call people to transcend divisions (1:04:36)

Resources:

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“The Party Crasher” by Joshua Ryan Butler

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