#40 Over the past 10 months, we’ve tackled some of the most polarizing topics in culture—faith, politics, sexuality, justice, and more—not to divide, but to unite.

In this heartfelt finale of Uncomfortable Conversations with Christians, host Paul Basden revisits the core question: How can we have hard conversations that actually bring healing?

Join us as we explore: 🔹 The power of words to divide or unite (Proverbs 12:18, Ephesians 4:29) 🔹 How to be known for love—even in disagreement (John 13:34-35) 🔹 Practical wisdom for families, churches, and public discourse 🔹 Why unity, not uniformity, is the goal of gospel conversations

Whether you’ve felt misunderstood, wrestled with opposing beliefs, or simply long for a better way to talk across divides, this episode offers both challenge and hope.

May our conversations be honest, humble, and healing. And may they always begin—and end—in love.

🎧 Listen now to the season finale, and stay tuned next week for a brand-new season: Why Do I Do What I Do? Exploring the Enneagram.

#39 In Part 2 of our series on gun control, host Paul Basden is joined by Greg, a long-time gun owner, and Mike, an active-duty police officer. Together, they tackle one of the most polarizing topics in America—firearms—through the lens of faith, public safety, and personal responsibility.

Join us as we explore: Why Christians feel conflicted about gun ownership How personal experience shapes beliefs about gun laws The tension between the right to bear arms and the call to peacemaking What it means to prioritize both safety and compassion in a divided culture

Whether you're a Second Amendment supporter, an advocate for reform, or somewhere in between, this episode offers a grounded and thoughtful dialogue on one of today's most pressing issues.

#38 The gun control debate is more than political—it's personal, moral, and spiritual. In this episode of Uncomfortable Conversations with Christians, Paul Basden takes us to the epicenter of the controversy: the right to bear arms.

Before diving into interviews and expert opinions next week, this Part 1 episode explores the spiritual tension many Christians feel when trying to balance personal freedom with public safety.

Join us as we explore:

• Four foundational beliefs that shape American attitudes on guns—sacredness of life, human sinfulness, the instinct to defend, and the constitutional right to bear arms
• What Scripture says about valuing life and community
• How churches can step into the gap with radical acceptance and relational rescue

This episode challenges both extremes of the debate and asks deeper questions:

What kind of person are you becoming? What kind of society are we building?

Whether you’re a gun owner, an advocate for reform, or somewhere in between, this conversation invites reflection, not reaction. Listen now and prepare to be both convicted and comforted. Subscribe wherever you stream podcasts. Tune in next week for Part 2 featuring expert interviews.