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 Book of Mormon 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://www.mormonwomenforethicalgovernment.org/ for show notes and more resources.
Episodes
24 episodes
The Role of Jesus in Healing Our Divided Communities with Chad Ford
In this episode of the Proclaim Peace Podcast, hosts Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason welcome back Chad Ford to discuss Christ-led peacemaking in the aftermath of the U.S. presidential election. They reflect on the implications of the election...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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53:22
Choosing Peaceful Leadership: Lessons from the Book of Mormon for Election Season
In this special episode of the Proclaim Peace Podcast, hosts Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason discuss what the Book of Mormon teaches us about choosing peaceful leadership in light of the upcoming presidential election in the United States. Ac...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:00:53
Captain Moroni: A New Perspective on War and Peace with Elray Henriksen
In this milestone 20th episode of the Proclaim Peace Podcast, hosts Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason are joined by peace scholar Elray Henriksen as they dive into the latter portion of the Book of Mormon, often referred to as the "war chapters...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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50:36
Repairing the World: How Faith and Politics Can Coexist
In this special episode of the Proclaim Peace Podcast, Jennifer and Patrick share a recording of their recent presentation at the Faith Matters Restore gathering. They discuss the importance of applying principles of the gospel to foster peace ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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33:39
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 e...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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57:33
Navigating Inner Turmoil: How Personal Peace Fuels Global Change with Thomas McConkie
In this episode of the Proclaim Peace Podcast, hosts Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason are joined by Thomas McConkie to discuss the urgent need for healing and peacemaking within ourselves in light of recent global conflicts. The conversation d...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:01:58
Lessons from Nehor and Korihor: Combating Misinformation in Modern Society with Julie Rose
In this episode of the Proclaim Peace Podcast, Jennifer and Patrick are joined by journalist Julie Rose to discuss Nehor and Korihor from the Book of Mormon, known as antichrists. They explore the themes of misinformation and disinformation tha...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:08:05
The Call for Peacemakers in a Polarized Political Environment with Judge Thomas Griffith
On this episode of the Proclaim Peace Podcast, hosts Jennifer and Patrick are joined by Judge Thomas Griffith to delve into the topic of politics and its impact on peace. They discuss how political rhetoric, especially during election years, ca...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:03:38
Embracing the Baptismal Covenant: Insights from Peacemakers
In this episode of the Proclaim Peace Podcast, Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason are joined by multiple guests to explore the baptismal covenant in Mosiah chapter 18 and how it calls individuals to be peacemakers. They discuss the personal and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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51:39
The Holy Work of Peacemaking: Insights from Sarah Perkins
In this episode, Jennifer and Patrick are joined by Sarah Perkins to discuss Abinadi from the Book of Mormon, highlighting his role as a bold prophet delivering a message of repentance and calling for change. They draw parallels between Abinadi...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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50:21
Navigating Factions and Fraying Societies: A Message of Hope with Eva Witesman
In this special episode of the Proclaim Peace Podcast, hosts Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason are joined by a live audience in Salt Lake City to hear a conversation with guest Eva Witesman. The episode introduces the Summer Hope Experiment, a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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57:02
Building Bridges Through Dialogue: Lessons from Zeniff and Ammon with Becca Kearl
Exploring the theme of peacemaking through the lens of the Book of Mormon, hosts Jennifer and Patrick are joined by the Executive Director of Living Room Conversations, Becca Kearl, and delve into the story of Zeniff from Mosiah 9. Starting wit...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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52:44
Empowering the Future: Healing Generational Trauma in Rwanda with Emile Kayitare
In this episode of the Proclaim Peace Podcast, hosts Jennifer and Patrick are joined by Emile Kayitare, founder of Rwanda’s Empower the Future, a non-profit supporting families affected by genocide. They discuss their favorite sermons in the Bo...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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51:42
The Journey to Peace: Nurturing Attachment to God with Annie Bentley Waddoups
On this episode of the Proclaim Peace Podcast, Jennifer and Patrick are joined by Annie Bentley Waddoups. They emphasize the importance of reading the scriptures with fresh perspectives and how peace is intricately woven into the histories o...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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48:36
From Division to Unity: The Journey to Anti-Racism with Michalyn Steele
In this episode of the Proclaim Peace Podcast, Jennifer and Patrick delve into the crucial topic of racism and its impact on peace. They emphasize how racism hinders personal and societal peace and discuss the importance of eradicating it to pr...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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56:41
Peacemaking Within and Across Religious Traditions with Eboo Patel
In this episode of the Proclaim Peace Podcast, Jennifer and Patrick are joined by Eboo Patel to discuss how religion, despite being a source of ultimate peace, can also lead to conflict due to the world's religious diversity. They explore the i...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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55:24
Active Peacemaking: Following Christ's Example with Chad Ford
Exploring the often overlooked 2 Nephi in the Book of Mormon, this episode delves into the rich content and theology it offers. Jen and Patrick are joined by Chad Ford to discuss the contrast between the action-packed 1 Nephi and the m...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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56:49
The Art of Conflict Styles: Navigating Relationships with Grace with Emily Taylor
On this episode of the Proclaim Peace Podcast, hosts Jennifer and Patrick are joined by Emily Taylor to address listener feedback about the relationship between conflict and peace. They explore the idea that conflict is not necessarily bad and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:02:20
The Word and the Sword: Reframing Nephi and Laban with David Pulsipher
In this episode, Jen and Patrick are joined by David Pulsipher to delve into the uncomfortable topic of conflict, violence, and the difference between peacekeeping and peacemaking. They share their personal experiences and struggles with add...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:00:47
Scripture Study Tips for Peacemaking Principles
In this special bonus episode, Jen and Patrick address feedback from listeners wanting to learn more about their approach to reading Scripture and extracting peacemaking principles from the Book of Mormon. They discuss their personal experie...
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Season 1
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16:29
The Transformative Power of Forgiveness: A Pathway to Peace with Clair Canfield
In this episode, Jen and Patrick are joined by Clair Canfield to discuss the role of conflict within families, using examples from the Book of Mormon. They emphasize that conflict is a normal and inevitable part of family dynamics, even with...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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58:46
From Conflict to Peace: Applying Book of Mormon Principles in Family Dynamics with Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
In this episode, Jen and Patrick are joined by Jennifer Finlayson-Fife. They share their experiences reading the Book of Mormon and how they approach it with a new lens of being peacemakers. They highlight the conflicts portrayed in the book...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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55:16
The Power of Peace: Unpacking the Book of Mormon's Message for Today with Emma Addams
In the first episode of the Proclaim Peace podcast, hosts Jen and Patrick are joined by Emma Addams to discuss the concept of peace and its decline in the world. They explore various factors that contribute to this decrease, such as social m...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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