S2E24 | Can Politics Ever Be Healthy? In this episode of the Tapestry Podcast, Mike, Mwangi, and Mikayla explore how empathy, faith, and emotional maturity might be the key to healing our political culture — and finding hope beyond polarization.

Produced by Stephen Bailey. Original music by Taylor Martin.

🎙️ Tapestry Podcast | Can Politics Ever Be Healthy? | Faith, Empathy & Real Change Can politics ever be healthy? In this episode of the Tapestry Podcast, Mike, Mwangi, and Mikayla dive deep into the complicated relationship between politics, spirituality, and human connection — and explore what it might take to build a healthier political culture.

We talk about how empathy, emotional regulation, and respect for human dignity can transform our conversations. From the dangers of social media algorithms to the importance of keeping politics local, this conversation explores how faith and everyday action can heal a divided world. If you’ve ever felt disillusioned with politics — or wondered how to stay engaged without burning out — this one’s for you.

🔑 Topics Covered: - Can politics be healthy? - How faith and spirituality shape political engagement - The two-party system and polarization - Empathy and emotional regulation in hard conversations - Media addiction, doomscrolling, and digital detox - Finding hope through local community involvement - Respecting human dignity across political divides

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