"John Backman, the author of Why Can’t We Talk? Christian Wisdom on Dialogue as a Habit of the Heart (SkyLight Paths Publishing), writes extensively on contemplative spirituality and its influence on dialogue. A regular contributor to Huffington Post Religion, he serves on the board of the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation and has presented internationally on dialogue-related topics. Małgorzata Wójcik is Assistant Professor at University of Social Sciences & Humanities. Her main research interests include community and social psychology. Her scholarly writings focus on issues relating to social exclusion and marginalization of disprivileged groups."

"John Backman, the author of Why Can’t We Talk? Christian Wisdom on Dialogue as a Habit of the Heart (SkyLight Paths Publishing), writes extensively on contemplative spirituality and its influence on dialogue. A regular contributor to Huffington Post Religion, he serves on the board of the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation and has presented internationally on dialogue-related topics. Małgorzata Wójcik is Assistant Professor at University of Social Sciences & Humanities. Her main research interests include community and social psychology. Her scholarly writings focus on issues relating to social exclusion and marginalization of disprivileged groups."

"John Backman, the author of Why Can’t We Talk? Christian Wisdom on Dialogue as a Habit of the Heart (SkyLight Paths Publishing), writes extensively on contemplative spirituality and its influence on dialogue. A regular contributor to Huffington Post Religion, he serves on the board of the National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation and has presented internationally on dialogue-related topics. Małgorzata Wójcik is Assistant Professor at University of Social Sciences & Humanities. Her main research interests include community and social psychology. Her scholarly writings focus on issues relating to social exclusion and marginalization of disprivileged groups."