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Empathy: The key to showing God's love in a complex world

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Navigating through the complexities of current conflicts, like the one between Israel and Hamas, can be challenging. The Rev. Dr. Ronald Bell discusses how how empathy, meaningful action and making room to see the humanity of others can help us rise above the political and news-driven narratives to model Christ’s love in a polarized world.

Guest: The Rev. Dr. Ronald Bell

  • Bell, an elder in The United Methodist Church, is the director or healing and reslience for Discipleship Ministries and The Upper Room.  
  • To learn more about Bell as an author, speaker and minister, visit DrRonBell.com.
  • Learn more about The Upper Room at this link.
  • Visit this link for information on how to donate to UMCOR's response to the war in Israel/Gaza.

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This episode posted on Nov. 3, 2023.


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