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Many families, workplaces and friendship are suffering under election-induced stresses

However, today’s Newsmaker Interview on Family Life News says politically-active Christians have a key role to play in shaping that tone

The political climate has become so divided, many people are fearful of talking about campaigns and candidates with friends and co-workers.

We sought advice on how Christians can handle election-based conversations.

Focus on the Family counselor Joannie DeBrito says it can be okay to disagree, agreeably. However, if someone only wants to argue about politics, it’s helpful to just step away.

She uses practical examples of how to maintain both a faithful Christian witness and productive relationships, with friends and relatives you may have on “both sides of the aisle”. She also gives helpful references from Scripture.

Dr. Joannie DeBrito is a coach at Hope Restored Aftercare and a columnist and consultant with Focus on the Family.  She has 30+ years experience as a therapist and counselor.

Listen for our earlier conversation with her, on parallel topics:  May 24, 2024

Here are links to her work at Hope Restored and Focus. Information about the resources from Focus on the Family she mentions is available from 855-771-HELP (4357) or FocusOnTheFamily.com

Some of her columns and blogs about marriage, parenting and family matters can be found here and here.

 

 

 

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