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
The Art of Reconciliation and Moral Imagination with John Paul Lederach
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Jen and Patrick are joined for a profound conversation with conflict transformation pioneer John Paul Lederach, who shares deep insights on peace, reconciliation, and the power of moral imagination rooted in faith and human connection. They explore the story of Jacob and Esau, why reconciliation is a horizon more than an event, and the four ways to use moral imagination to achieve reconciliation.
Main Topics:
- The biblical story of Jacob and Esau as a model for conflict and reconciliation
- Defining peace as relational, rooted in dignity, love, and justice
- The concept of moral imagination as a tool for peacebuilding across long-standing conflicts
- The importance of interior work, ongoing forgiveness, and relational transformation
- Practical strategies: moving one step at a time, curiosity, creativity, and risking for peace
- The interconnectedness of faith, community, and peace efforts
- The role of hope and multigenerational perspectives in peacebuilding
For full show notes and transcript, visit https://proclaimpeace.org