Episode 4 Norman Hubbard: Loving brothers and sisters who drive you nuts

Do we have to sit with Christians whose politics offend and trouble us? Actually, yes, we should, says author Norm Hubbard. Even if it’s really hard. Norm is the author of More than Christians: Practicing Gospel-Shaped Community with the Language of the Early Church. 

Norm didn’t intend to write a book that speaks to the current polarized political climate, but that’s what he did. His suggested solution to the challenges of the day is surprising in simplicity and potentially profound in impact. There’s lots of laughter in this conversation that tackles head on how we get along with fellow Christians whose opinions might alarm us, no matter which side of the political divide you find yourself on. 

A post conversation quote from Norm: "We use lots of words to describe the gospel: sin, salvation, grace, eternal life. It's time we add the word, 'family.'”

After the talk with Karen: “Clearly, I find Norm funny. An author who can bring a light touch to heavy topics just makes reading and talking about big things so much easier. This is one of those kinds of conversations.” 

Find Norm’s book at NavPress. 

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Who is Norm Hubbard? Norman Hubbard has served on staff with The Navigators collegiate ministries for the past 25 years on seven campuses in the Midwest. He currently works with students in Minneapolis, oversees staff in Wisconsin, and speaks at conferences nationally. Norman has a Master's Degree in Applied Linguistics from Auburn University, and he's currently working on a Masters of Divinity at Denver Seminary. He is the author of three Bible study workbooks. Norman and his wife have children ranging in ages from 25 to 10.

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