Navigating tough conversations with grace with Lindsey Medenwaldt

With election season upon us, the next few weeks on the podcast will touch on politics and the election, especially on how to engage in tough conversations with those around us. This theme is at the heart of today's episode.

We have the incredibly wise and kind Lindsey Medenwaldt joining us. Lindsey is the Director of Ministry Operations at Mama Bear Apologetics, and our conversation is both fun and insightful. 

Here’s what you’ll learn in today’s episode:

• We dive into Lindsey’s new book, Bridge Building Apologetics, and discuss what this concept means.
• Humility and Respect in Conversations: It is important to approach discussions about faith and worldview with humility and respect.
• How to create genuine connections and the impact of planting little seeds through everyday interactions.

Lindsey Medenwaldt is the Director of Ministry Operations at Mama Bear Apologetics, an organization dedicated to equipping parents with tools to defend their faith. She is also the author of Bridge Building Apologetics, a book that fosters meaningful conversations about faith and worldview with kindness and respect. 

Join us for a truly helpful conversation that will encourage you and better equip you to navigate challenging discussions with grace and wisdom.

Time stamps

00:00 Introduction and Family Dynamics

03:11 Educational and Career Choices

05:59 Bridge Building Apologetics

07:55 Modeling Humility and Respect

14:58 Maintaining Genuine Friendships

22:11 Genuine Connections: The Value of Missional Friendships

28:49 Planting Seeds: Sharing Faith in Everyday Interactions

Connect with Lindsey

Grab Lindsey’s book here

Mama Bear Apologetics

Lindsey’s Website

Or connect with her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lmedenwaldt/

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