Faith In Action
2 episodes tagged "Faith In Action".
Can You Really Talk To Someone Who Disagrees With You?
✌️ Unity takes WORK. Division is death. If you actually want things to get better, it’s faith + facts + action. Start caring about people again — even if you don’t agree with them. 🎯 Homework this week: Reach across the divide. Talk to someone with completely different views. Don’t troll. Don’t debate to win. Just listen like they’re human. For me as a Christian, some of my best growth comes from talking to atheists or non-believers. Not to change my mind, not to change theirs, but to sharpen respect and build bridges. Politics, faith, whatever — it’s healthy to step into the other side’s shoes for a minute. Drop in the comments how your convo goes. Let’s make unity louder than outrage.
Is Your Advice Making Things Worse?
🔊 "No One Asked for Your Advice — Stop Talking" | Sober Psychology Short Here’s the dark little psychological nugget for you today: People don’t want your advice. They want your presence. A 2021 study from the Journal of Applied Psychology found that unsolicited advice makes people feel judged and defensive. Yeah… your “helpful suggestions”? They’re making things worse. So when your friend is venting about their toxic relationship, don’t roll in with: 👉 “You should just dump them.” Try: 💬 “That sounds rough. What do you think you’re gonna do?” Let them process. Let them feel heard. You’re not Dr. Phil and—brace yourself—nobody asked. I struggle with this too. As someone who’s obsessed with fixing things, I’ve had to learn: 📌 Wisdom waits. Ego interrupts. Sometimes the most loving thing you can do is shut up and just be there. Your advice may be solid, but your timing? Trash.