430. Your Family is MAGA, Now What?

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Tim Whitaker interviews Dushyanthi Satchi about fostering empathy and social change within conservative and evangelical families.

In this episode, Tim Whitaker engages in an insightful interview with psychotherapist and policy analyst Dushyanthi Satchi. She shares her expertise on how education and proximity can foster empathy and drive social change, especially within conservative and evangelical communities. Chapters 10:09 Political Ideologies and Accountability 17:38 Understanding the Manosphere 21:49 Personal Reflections on White Male Privilege 28:11 Empathy as a Catalyst for Change 36:12 The Power of Proximity and Personal Stories 43:08 Navigating Relationships with MAGA Family Members ____________________________________________________ TNE Podcast hosts thought-provoking conversations at the intersection of faith, politics, and justice. We’re part of the New Evangelical’s 501c3 nonprofit that rejects Christian Nationalism and builds a better path forward, rooted in Jesus and centered on justice. If ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠you'd like to support our work or get involved, visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thenewevangelicals.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media |…

People in this episode

Host: Tim Whitaker

Guest: Dushyanthi Satchi

Topics covered

• family dynamics
• political ideologies
• empathy
• social change
• evangelical communities

Keywords

• MAGA
• empathy
• social change
• evangelical
• political ideologies
• family relationships
• white male privilege

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Organizations: New Evangelicals

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