Let’s Talk

“The way that—in this social and political climate—Harold Heie believes it might just be possible to have ‘respectful conversations’ in which ‘listening well’ prevails must make him the Don Quixote of the Christian world. But maybe, instead of being lost in a never-never land of impossibility, Harold is actually walking the narrow path that leads to eternal life. Read the book to find out why that outrageous idea might actually be the truth.”


—Mark Noll, author of Jesus Christ and the Life of the Mind





“Thanks to Harold Heie for his new book, Let’s Talk. God knows how much we need it in these divisive times! If you’d like to be part of the solution rather than just complaining about the problem, this is a timely, helpful resource.”


—Brian D. McLaren, author of Faith after Doubt: Why Your Beliefs Stopped Working and What to Do about It





“In this revealing and compelling memoir, Heie demonstrates the many qualities that set him apart as a mature and exemplary follower of Jesus. For years, Heie has been calling us to what he calls ‘respectful conversations,’ marked by the biblical characteristics of ‘gentleness and respect.’ Those qualities, together with the author’s characteristic humility, make this a book worthy of serious consideration.”


—Randall Balmer, Dartmouth College





“So many of us today are imprisoned by tribal politics . . . . That polarization has infected the church, sharply damaging our internal fellowship and our external witness. Heie offers us a liberating way out of our political and religious imprisonment. . . . Learning how to be both honestly rooted in our commitments and deeply open to listening and learning from the other is required for the church’s faithful future.”


—Wes Granberg-Michaelson, author of Future Faith





“In a time of deep ideological and political polarization, churches have an opportunity and responsibility to model a different way, . . . not by forcing agreement but by inviting conversations that lead to deeper understanding and appreciation of our differences. Harold Heie seeks to give disciples of Jesus a path to reconciliation and renewal that is deeply needed by presenting concrete, practical advice for churches wishing to embark on this journey.”


—Elizabeth Brown Hardeman, Co-pastor, American Reformed Church, Orange City, Iowa





“On every hand, people are offering reading lists to provide consolation, perspective, or simple distraction amid the raging COVID-19 pandemic. But another malady has plagued mankind for a long time: the vitriolic way in which we often talk to each other about our disagreements. If you want a reading list for that pandemic, I nominate Harold Heie’s new book, Let’s Talk. ‘Come now and let us reason together, saith the Lord.’”


—John Wilson, Contributing Editor, Englewood Review of Books