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Next Meeting
Next Meeting
Thursday, April 16th
6:15p - 7:45p Eastern
Otter Creek Church - West End
3534 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37205
https://zoom.braverangels.org/4923
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THIS MONTH WE'RE IN NASHVILLE!
THIS MONTH WE'RE IN NASHVILLE!
The April in-person meeting for Braver Angels of Tennessee will be in Nashville at the Otter Creek Church in West End. Knoxville regulars please take note! Nashville folks--this is your chance to get together with other BA members in your area!
We will also be starting at 6:15 Eastern / 5:15 Central this month, since the building is not open until 5pm Central and we will need 15 minutes to setup.
See you there!
This month we have more special guests joining us to share their expertise! Beth Marlow and Doug Teschner, authors of the book Beyond the Politics of Contempt: Practical Steps to Build Positive Relationships in Divided Times, will be leading a discussion and Q&A session based on their research and experiences with depolarization.
Beth and Doug are both longtime volunteers with Braver Angels and have a wealth of information about the history of the organization, its programs, successes, and challenges. Even if you haven't read the book, you should still come with any questions you have about Braver Angels, polarization, and how to communicate with friends and family who disagree on politics.
You can buy the book on their website.
This study guide will give you ideas for questions and topics.
The trailer video gives you a short introduction from the authors.
While America seems more divided than ever, the new award-winning book Beyond the Politics of Contempt: Practical Steps to Build Positive Relationships in Divided Times (beyondthepoliticsofcontempt.com) provides a hopeful roadmap for Americans trying to make sense of this dark moment and finding better ways to engage with family and friends with different ideas about politics.
We offer a path forward with practical steps to overcome growing political distrust. We tell personal stories and useful ways to better our lives, our relationships, and our country. The goal is to transform the politics of fear and contempt into the politics of hope.
The book received a Literary Titan Award for “exceptional quality in writing, research, and presentation” and transforming “complex topics into accessible and compelling narratives that captivate readers and enhance our understanding.”
Check out book-related articles on our free “Together Across Differences” Substack newsletter.
Two recent posts of interest to Braver Angels include:
https://togethernow.substack.com/p/what-is-courageous-citizenship (Courageous Citizenship)
https://togethernow.substack.com/p/do-i-have-to-be-both-an-activist (Activism and Bridge-Building)
More about the authors:
Beth Malow moved to Vermont in 2024 after living in Brentwood, Tennessee for 21 years. She is a neurologist and science communicator focused on public health, sleep, and climate change. Beth moderates workshops and debates for Braver Angels and is a TEDx speaker who has appeared on NPR 1A, PBS Newshour, and other news outlets.
Doug Teschner is the New England Regional Leader for Braver Angels, and lives in New Hampshire. His background includes serving as a GOP New Hampshire state legislator, leading the Peace Corps in Ukraine, and helping to end the Ebola epidemic in Guinea. He also led the Braver Angels initiative to create a bipartisan caucus in the New Hampshire House of Representatives and was recently a panelist on the NPR show "The Middle".
Becky Robinson is the CEO of Weaving Influence, a book production and marketing company in Lambertville, Michigan, and author of the award-winning book Reach.
AGENDA
AGENDA
Review of the Braver Angels Way and Introductions (5 minutes)
Presentation
Q&A
Open discussion for any questions, comments, or suggestions for future activities.
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