culture wars, viral tragedies, rage bait… where do you stand?

Season 2 kicks off with Nicole J and Olu Akinwande exploring a world divided by polarization, politics, and Christian nationalism, where viral tragedies dominate our feeds and emotions run high. In this episode, we dig into why society feels increasingly extreme, why people are so quick to pick sides, and how these pressures impact the way we think, feel, and respond to one another.

We discuss how to stay grounded, navigate online outrage, and engage with current events thoughtfully without letting anger, fear, or ideology define our relationships or our sense of self.

This conversation challenges us to examine our loyalties, confront the ways cultural and political forces shape us, and consider what it looks like to respond with empathy, wisdom, and clarity in a world that often demands we pick a side.

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