If you hope to lead — in government, nonprofits, business, or community life — you will eventually face the tension between faith and public responsibility. This episode explores how moral conviction shapes political engagement, and why effective leadership in diverse societies requires restraint, empathy, and credibility. You are not asked to change your beliefs. You are challenged to elevate your behavior.

Time Stamp:
00:00 Welcome & Purpose of Event
03:30 Panelist Introductions
09:00 Origins of Faith and Politics Dialogue
16:00 Defining the Relationship: Faith & Politics
23:00 Multi-Faith Democracy & Pluralism
28:00 Faith Across the Political Spectrum
32:00 Stereotypes in Faith and Politics
39:00 Dialogue Skills & Respectful Disagreement
43:00 Is Religion Linked to Political Ideology?
47:00 Staying Informed vs. Protecting Your Faith
53:00 Responding to Hate & Misuse of Religion
01:00:00 Making Moral Decisions Through Faith
01:10:00 Audience Q&A & Final Reflections
01:14:00 Event Wrap-Up & Acknowledgements

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