It is a hard time to be a person in the world given the volatile political climate or state of our world or the realities we’re facing in our family. But the weight of the world’s problems are not on your shoulders alone. Sharon McMahon, America’s Government Teacher, joins Kate for a hopeful conversation that reminds us all of the small, faithful ways we can make a difference in our communities. 

In this conversation, Kate and Sharon discuss: 

• why it’s not our job to fix every problem 

• how ordinary people can have an extraordinary impact 

• how to engage with others who may think or act (or vote!) differently than you 

If you loved this episode, you’ll also like:

• Cindy McCain on what courage looks like in action

• Judy Woodruff on living in our beautiful, terrible days

• Abigail Marsh on altruistic kidney donors

• Anna Sale on talking across difference

Watch clips from this conversation, read the full transcript, and access discussion questions by clicking here or visiting katebowler.com/podcasts.

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