Episode 459: 459: Common Ground – Loving Others Despite Our Differences with Amberly Neese
Clutter steals our peace and it also steals the peace of the ones we love. Join Kathi today in a great conversation with Amberly Neese, author of Common Ground, discussing how we can live at peace with other people. Clutter issues in our head, our heart, and our home often disrupt this peace and cause tension between loved ones. Join in the discussion to find out ways that we can clear out this clutter and live at peace with others by:
- Finding common ground
- Asking important why questions
- Fully embracing and loving God, ourselves, and then others
Whether it is in politics, the professional world, a party, or a pew, we face conflict every day. As discussions get more heated and social media is deluged with opinion-spewing, hurt feelings, and broken relationships, we need hope and practical tools to navigate the tumultuous waters and live at peace with everyone.
Fortunately, the Scriptures hold the key to living at peace despite our differences. In Common Ground, a four-week Bible study, Amberly Neese combines stories of sibling rivalries from the Bible with personal experience, humor, hope, and her love of God’s Word.
- Joseph and His Brothers: How to Combat Jealousy
- Moses, Miriam, and Aaron: How to Work Together Despite Differences
- Mary, Martha, and Lazarus: How to Appreciate the Contributions of Others
- Rachel and Leah: Having Compassion for the Plight of Others
These stories point us to peace and reconciliation in all our relationships, reassuring us that it is possible to find common ground with everyone—despite our differences.

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About Our Guests

Amberly Neese
Speaker, Humorist, Emcee, Bible Study Author, Professor
Abingdon Publishers, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Grand Canyon University
Promised Resources
- Common Ground prize pack giveaway claim form
Form for winners to claim the Common Ground prize pack as mentioned in the episode giveaway.
Resources Mentioned
- Common Ground Loving Others Despite Our Differences by Amberly Neese
Amberly Neese's book featured on this episode.
- Cheri Gregory
Website of Cheri Gregory, recurring contributor mentioned in show links.
- Clutter Free
Kathi Lipp's book 'Clutter Free' on Amazon.
- Simon Sinek
Simon Sinek, referenced in the episode for his work on leadership and purpose.
- Donald Miller
Donald Miller, author and speaker mentioned during the show.
- The Clutter-Free Home
Kathi Lipp's 'The Clutter-Free Home' book.
- Clutter Free for Life
Program by Kathi Lipp helping listeners maintain a clutter-free lifestyle.
- Clutter Free Academy on iTunes
Official show listing on iTunes for podcast subscription and reviews.
- Kathi Lipp newsletter subscription
Official newsletter sign-up page for Kathi Lipp.
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