Are you feeling the weight of political tensions? You're not alone!

This week on Here's What We Know, we're joined by Elliot Sands, Executive Director of Live Faith First and host of the Live Faith First podcast. We unravel the emotional divide that's gripping America during election seasons and explore how it impacts personal relationships—even within families.

In This Episode:

• Navigating the Election Cycle
• Understanding Political Polarization
• The Impact of Loneliness on Politics
• Questioning Our Political Affiliations
• The Importance of Love, Respect, and Kindness
• Finding Common Ground in Divisive Times
• The Power of Positive Thinking
• Emotional Health During Elections
• The Importance of Gratitude, Resilience, and Perspective
• Navigating Contentious Issues
• Conversations Beyond Winning and Losing
• Faith and Trust in Leadership
• The Future of Political Discourse

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Bio:
Elliot Sands is a dynamic leader with diverse experiences across multiple sectors. He is the Executive Director at Live Faith First, where he takes on the challenge of addressing division in society head-on, refusing to choose the easy path. As COO of The SHP Foundation, Elliot supports churches and homeless initiatives, meeting incredible people along the way. He was also a co-founder of CirrusMD, one of the fastest-growing telehealth companies in the nation, connecting thousands of patients to live physicians within 60 seconds—no bots, no AI, just real doctors.

With roles ranging from Executive Pastor to School Principal, Elliot’s leadership has touched lives in profound ways. His career began in sales and customer service, with early lessons learned during his time as a Sales Rep at FCPA and as a Customer Service Rep at PG&E. Elliot’s education includes a Masters in Divinity from Western Seminary, where he grew immensely, and an MBA from San Jose State University, where he formed lifelong friendships.

Website: https://www.elliotsands.me/
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