Proclaim Peace
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Proclaim Peace
Weapons of Peace: Lessons from the Anti-Nephi-Lehies with David Pulsipher
In this episode of the Proclaim Peace Podcast, hosts Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason are re-joined by professor David Pulsipher to explore the principles of peacemaking as taught in the Book of Mormon, with a special focus on two remarkable examples: Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, and the Anti-Nephi-Lehies. They discuss the significance of nonviolent peace builders throughout history, including figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Gandhi, while emphasizing the unique lessons learned from the Anti-Nephi-Lehies' story. Tune in as they delve into the scriptures to highlight how these narratives can inspire and guide individuals on their own peacemaking journeys.
[00:01:27] Anti-Nephi-Lehies as peace models.
[00:04:51] Multi-generational effects of peace.
[00:10:34] Defining peace through conflict transformation.
[00:11:36] Love transforms wartime conflict.
[00:17:36] Anti-Nephi-Lehies’ transformative story.
[00:19:12] Conversion and peacemaking among Anti-Nephi-Lehies.
[00:24:26] Flipping the script on conflict.
[00:27:32] Christian pacifism vs. covenant making.
[00:31:15] Weapons of peace.
[00:34:24] Armed with love and prayer.
[00:39:05] Spiritual victory in conflict.
[00:42:56] Creative peacemaking solutions.
[00:48:00] Nonviolence in resisting evil.
[00:50:22] Higher way to defend.
[00:55:05] Finding peace through Christ.
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