Is Imagination Necessary for Depolarization?
Clapham's Senior Associate Peter Mitchell writes about the role imagination plays in counter-polarization.
How Fierce Convictions Led to Amazing Grace
Mark Rodgers introduces the next mini-comic series in our Salt and Light Stories, following the stories of William Wilberforce and Hannah More.
Turning Belief from Cringe to Tuff
Mark Rodgers and Hyebin Lee reflect on the role of creatives in making religion "Tuff."
All Work and No Play... Makes Jack More Polarized
Juliet Vedral ruminates on how fun can bridge political divides.
President Trump, Bob Putnam and Purple People
Mark Rodgers reflects on Political Polarization and the path forward
Washington’s Most Heated Rivalry
Morgan Schorn reflects on political polarization through the lens of the Congressional Baseball game.
Introducing Salt and Light Stories
Mark Rodgers introduces a new creative project, Salt and Light Stories, a substack mini-comic exploring the stories of saints who have inspired us by living as salt and light in the world.
Rolling the Dice that the Screen Counter-Revolution is Underway
Mark Rodgers and Kate Perko reflect on the resurgence in tabletop gaming and the implications it has for our society.
In Defense of Compromise and the In-Group Moderate
Clapham Principal Mark Rodgers reflects on the ‘lost art’ of compromise, and the necessity for its resurgence in our society and political system.
Should Faith Have a Role in Public Education?
Irvin L. Scott, founder of Harvard’s Leadership Institute for Faith and Education, and Mark Rodgers, the founder and principal of The Clapham Group, reflect on role of faith in education.
The Freedom to Find Faith
Clapham “vicar,” Nace Lanier, reflects on his role serving as a chaplain at the Reagan and Dulles airports in Washington D.C.
A Very Holy Week
Mark Rodgers and Kate Perko reflect on the different religious observances occuring this month, and how it serves as a reminder to us to love and humbly serve our neighbors.
Bridging Divides Through Story
The Clapham Group and MORE Productions have partnered with writer and director Erik Bork to tell a story that bridges political divides.
In Search of Common Ground: 'Fast Car' and 'He Gets Us'
Foot washing, neighborly love, and an unlikely duo singing about their hopes for a better future.
We Have Far More in Common
With increasing levels of polarization, Clapham Principal, Mark Rodgers, explains Clapham’s focus for this upcoming year: Common Grace, Common Ground and Common Good.
Belonging Beyond Politics
In its bridge-building work, The Clapham Group has been looking at “belonging” as a way forward during these days of heightened polarization.