Proclaim Peace
Welcome to the Proclaim Peace podcast! Co-hosts Jennifer Thomas, Co-Executive Director at Mormon Women for Ethical Government, and Patrick Mason, Professor at Utah State University, explore a peaceful reading of the scriptures by talking with guest experts who show us how to create peace in turbulent times. Subscribe to the show on YouTube or your favorite listening app and follow along at https://proclaimpeace.org/ for show notes and more resources.
Proclaim Peace
Bridging Faith and Family Conflicts Peacefully with Réka Bordás
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Jen is joined by guest co-host Maybree Spilsbury and guest Réka Bordás as we explore the biblical stories of Abraham, Lot, Sarah, and Hagar through the lens of peacemaking, sharing practical insights on conflict resolution, boundary setting, and maintaining relationships amidst differences. Our guests, experienced in conflict transformation and peacemaking, offer valuable advice on fostering connection and peace in family and faith conflicts.
Timestamps:
02:26 - Recognizing patterns in biblical conflicts and personal faith transitions
05:27 - Abraham’s story of migration and parallels to personal journeys
10:09 - Starting organizations to foster family reconciliation and peace
12:18 - Healthy separation and boundary setting in family conflicts
15:29 - Conflict styles: avoidance, competition, and collaboration
20:17 - The importance of maintaining relationships during faith transitions
22:08 - Healing grief and unspoken emotions at the root of conflict
23:49 - Differentiating peace from conditional agreement
25:22 - The role of self-awareness and community in conflict resolution
27:12 - Small steps like listening and vulnerability that promote trust
28:45 - Personal reflections on finding peace through connection
33:50 - Practical tips for loving family members with differing beliefs
36:17 - The transformative power of conflict as a path to deeper relationships
37:10 - Closing remarks and invitation to listen and learn more
For full show notes and transcript, visit https://proclaimpeace.org