Module 2: How to Talk To Your Neighbor

We get it. You need a break from all of the bickering and political memes and anger that seem to permeate social media. It feels like our country is falling apart. So, you “unfriend” your childhood friend, your coworker, and your dear grandmother instead of engaging in a digital argument.

Cutting people off online doesn’t sound like a big deal, but when we choose to block or remove people with different opinions than us from our circle, we end up creating an echo chamber where the only thoughts we hear are ones that mirror our own. It doesn’t take long to fall into unhealthy patterns of behavior that reinforce our differences and eliminate the opportunity to work together on the issues that matter. It doesn’t make the family reunion much fun either.

But, what would happen if you were to reach out to people who believe, think, and vote differently than you offline? What would it look like to get to know them better, learn why they believe what they believe, and how they’d tackle the issue at hand? Would you learn that you have more in common with them than you initially thought?

We think so. In fact, we have the research to prove that our country is less divided than we believe.

The One America Movement hosts virtual Talk To Your Neighbor Trainings on a regular basis. Join us live to experience the training and practice talking to others across divides.

Trainings are 90 minutes long, and appropriate for both leaders and congregants. Click here to register.

Once you have experienced a Talk to Your Neighbor Training, you are ready to host one in your community. 

You can hold a training with as few as ten people. Ready to give it a try? Let’s go!

Once you understand how to host difficult conversations, you’re ready to hold a Conversation Series!  

Learn how here.

Click here for ready-made resources on specific topics for your Talk to Your Neighbor Conversation Series.