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    Do you have the courage to stand up for what you believe while maintaining the humility to learn from others? Do your Christian convictions lead you to have empathy to engage respectfully with those whose views differ from your own, otherwise?   It is much easier to verbalize this than it is to live it out in a hostile workplace. 


    Principled pluralism is a critical component to a flourishing Christian citizenship. It is the idea that we live in a pluralistic society, whether we want to or not, and in the midst of such different perspectives how do we have clear principles upon which we stand. Today in America emotions are high, political opinions are deep, and truth is often blurred making it incredibly more difficult to enjoy our colleagues, bosses, and work teams.   


    Andy Blanchard, a licensed mental health counselor, helps us to think more clearly about how our emotions inform our words and behavior, and how Jesus would lead us to respond more effectively. Andy’s therapeutic perspective provides insight into making important distinctions between principles and emotions. 


    For a spiritual formation exercise written unique for this episode, click here


    Learn more about Discovery Counseling and Andy Blanchard. Get to know more about The Collaborative at www.collaborativeorlando.com and The Collaborative Orlando YouTube page

    Meet the team: Nuance is produced by Candid Goat; Co-hosted by Crosland Stuart; and Co-hosted by Case Thorp.

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    For more on being faithful in the public square, make sure to subscribe for Nuance's bi-weekly interviews with Christian leaders as they discuss everything from policy making to difficult conversations across worldviews at work to Christian art-creation.

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    Nuance's Formed for Formation is a weekly liturgy to encourage all of us to be faithful to Christ in the public square. Join Case Thorp as he follows the Church calendar through the reading of Scripture, prayer, and short reflections on faith in all facets of public life. 

    For more on being faithful in the public square, make sure to subscribe for Nuance's bi-weekly interviews with Christian leaders as they discuss everything from policy making to difficult conversations across worldviews at work to Christian art-creation.

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    Nuance's Formed for Formation is a weekly liturgy to encourage all of us to be faithful to Christ in the public square. Join Case Thorp as he follows the Church calendar through the reading of Scripture, prayer, and short reflections on faith in all facets of public life. 

    For more on being faithful in the public square, make sure to subscribe for Nuance's bi-weekly interviews with Christian leaders as they discuss everything from policy making to difficult conversations across worldviews at work to Christian art-creation.

    Nuance's podcasts are presented by The Collaborative, which provides diverse Christian media and collaboration services to equip industry/sector Christian leaders for effective contribution to the common good.

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    Nuance's Formed for Formation is a weekly liturgy to encourage all of us to be faithful to Christ in the public square. Join Case Thorp as he follows the Church calendar through the reading of Scripture, prayer, and short reflections on faith in all facets of public life. 

    For more on being faithful in the public square, make sure to subscribe for Nuance's bi-weekly interviews with Christian leaders as they discuss everything from policy making to difficult conversations across worldviews at work to Christian art-creation.

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    Resources from the episode:
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    Nuance is a podcast of The Collaborative where we wrestle together about living our Christian faith in the public square. Nuance invites Christians to pursue the cultural and economic renewal by living out faith through work every facet of public life, including work, political engagement, the arts, philanthropy, and more. 

    Each episode, Dr. Case Thorp hosts conversations with Christian thinkers and leaders at the forefront of some of today's most pressing issues around living a public faith. 

    Our hope is that Nuance will equip our viewers with knowledge and wisdom to engage our co-workers, neighbors, and the public square in a way that reflects the beauty and grace of the Gospel.

    Learn more about The Collaborative: 
    Website 👉 https://collaborativeorlando.com/ 
    Get to know Case 👉 https://collaborativeorlando.com/team/

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    For more on being faithful in the public square, make sure to subscribe for Nuance's bi-weekly interviews with Christian leaders as they discuss everything from policy making to difficult conversations across worldviews at work to Christian art-creation.

    Nuance's podcasts are presented by The Collaborative, which provides diverse Christian media and collaboration services to equip industry/sector Christian leaders for effective contribution to the common good.

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    Nuance is a podcast of The Collaborative where we wrestle together about living our Christian faith in the public square. Nuance invites Christians to pursue the cultural and economic renewal by living out faith through work every facet of public life, including work, political engagement, the arts, philanthropy, and more. 

    Each episode, Dr. Case Thorp hosts conversations with Christian thinkers and leaders at the forefront of some of today's most pressing issues around living a public faith. 

    Our hope is that Nuance will equip our viewers with knowledge and wisdom to engage our co-workers, neighbors, and the public square in a way that reflects the beauty and grace of the Gospel.

    Learn more about The Collaborative: 
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    Get to know Case 👉 https://collaborativeorlando.com/team/

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    For more on being faithful in the public square, make sure to subscribe for Nuance's bi-weekly interviews with Christian leaders as they discuss everything from policy making to difficult conversations across worldviews at work to Christian art-creation.

    Nuance's podcasts are presented by The Collaborative, which provides diverse Christian media and collaboration services to equip industry/sector Christian leaders for effective contribution to the common good.

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    Get to know Case 👉 https://collaborativeorlando.com/team/

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    Grace in Common podcast 👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/7EsdgTTevaEy3cGvC3vyLy

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    Nuance is a podcast of The Collaborative where we wrestle together about living our Christian faith at work. Nuance invites Christians in the workplace to pursue the cultural and economic renewal of the city by living out faith through work.

    Each episode, Dr. Case Thorp and Crosland Stuart host conversations with Christian thinkers and leaders at the forefront of some of today's most pressing issues around living a public faith. 

    Our hope is that Nuance will equip our viewers with knowledge and wisdom to engage our co-workers, neighbors, and the public square in a way that reflects the beauty and grace of the Gospel.

    Learn more about The Collaborative:
    Website 👉 https://collaborativeorlando.com/
    YouTube Channel 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChc5HE_zHbtjxzGk3EhLKKA

    Meet the Nuance co-hosts:
    Crosland Stuart 👉 https://legacy-management.com/team-member/crosland-stuart/
    Case Thorp 👉 https://casethorp.com/

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    Nuance is a podcast of The Collaborative where we wrestle together about living our Christian faith at work. Nuance invites Christians in the workplace to pursue the cultural and economic renewal of the city by living out faith through work.

    Each episode, Dr. Case Thorp and Crosland Stuart host conversations with Christian thinkers and leaders at the forefront of some of today's most pressing issues around living a public faith.

    Our hope is that Nuance will equip our viewers with knowledge and wisdom to engage our co-workers, neighbors, and the public square in a way that reflects the beauty and grace of the Gospel.

    Learn more about The Collaborative:
    Website 👉 https://collaborativeorlando.com/
    YouTube Channel 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChc5HE_zHbtjxzGk3EhLKKA

    Meet the Nuance co-hosts:
    Crosland Stuart 👉 https://legacy-management.com/team-member/crosland-stuart/
    Case Thorp 👉 https://casethorp.com/