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Why does everything feel so fractured—and has it always been this way?

In this solo episode, Dr. Bradley Melle dives deep into the 500-year story of fragmentation in the Western world, from the shattering of medieval consensus in the Reformation to today’s tribalism, polarization, and nostalgia-fueled politics. But this isn’t just a history lesson—it’s a challenge to embrace the disorientation of modern life as an opportunity for truth, empathy, and a new kind of unity.

Today we'll explore:

• Why modern life feels so fragmented—and why that’s not all bad
• How nostalgia fuels dangerous political and religious movements
• What we lost after the medieval world—and what we gained in return
• Why the longing for “simpler times” can be a trap
• How fragmentation may actually help us love our neighbour better

Whether you're wrestling with Christian nationalism, deconstructing your faith, or just trying to make sense of our chaotic world, this episode offers historical insight with real-world relevance. It's an invitation to face reality as it is—and build something new in the cracks.

🎧 Listen now and join the conversation.
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