Walking the New Civic Path Together: Lessons from the book circle

In this episode of Beyond the Blog: The New Civic Path Series, Sarasota local and Muscle Repair Shop owner Butch Phelps shares his experience participating in a New Civic Path book circle. Butch reflects on the power of authenticity, the importance of starting local, and how everyday neighbors are quietly making a big impact in our communities.

Discover why these book circles create safe spaces for honest conversations, build trust across differences, and inspire action that strengthens civic life. As Butch puts it: “Just do it. You won’t regret it.”

Timestamps

• 01:16 - Joining a Book Circle
• 3:11 - Meeting Different People & Perspectives
• 3:29 - Highlights from The Experience
• 6:41 -  Together Vs Siloed Approach to Reading The Book
• 8:44 - Learning During The Book Circles
• 9:58 - Shifting From Issues to Aspirations Together
• 14:46 - Taking The Next Step
• 16:00 - Value of Facilitation   By The Patterson Foundation
• 16:43 - Identifying Shared Aspirations & Engaging With Different Perspectives
• 17:58 - Dispelling The Fears

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• Muscle By Repair Shop
• Blog: One Kind Act Can Spark a Chain Reaction by Butch Phelps
• What Exactly Is a New Civic Path Book Circle?
• Blog: Walking the New Civic Path Together: Lessons from the book circle

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