Front Light

Front Light is Mennonite Action’s podcast, hosted by Joanna Lawrence Shenk and Jonny Rashid. Mennonite Action is a movement mobilizing Mennonites and Anabaptists across the United States and Canada to use creative, nonviolent actions to demand a permanent ceasefire, an end to the U.S. and Western-funded occupation of Palestine and build a lasting peace for all. Grounded in our peace theology, we believe we have a responsibility to use our voices as powerfully as possible for the cause of peace and justice. This podcast is for anyone who wants to make the world a better place!

Front Light is a religion podcast hosted by Mennonite Action, with 19 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Mennonite Action hosts Front Light, a religion show with 19 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  Ep 19 - Joys, hopes and lessons learned with Adam Ramer and Nick Martin

  May 14, 202656 minS2

  On this episode, we hear from Mennonite Action’s founding directors Nick Martin and Adam Ramer. As they transition out of their director roles, we talk to them about their joys, hopes and lessons learned. Huge thank you to the incredible Jewish recording artist, Batya Levine for the use of their song “We Rise” as our theme song ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tkmkwufRVw ). The beautiful logo is by Jesse Bergen. Front Light is edited by Ken Ogasawara, who is a co-producer along with Jonny Rashid, Joanna Lawrence Shenk, Holly Harris, and Nick Martin. Thank you all for listening and sharing.

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  Ep 18 - In Palestine, land is family: a conversation with Amy Yoder McGloughlin

  Apr 14, 202640 minS2

  On this episode, we hear from Mennonite Action alumnus Amy Yoder McGloughlin. She is the Conference Minister with Allegheny Mennonite Conference, and she is the Denominational Minister of Education with the Mennonite Church USA. She's been travelling to Palestine every year since 2013, leading delegations with Community Peacemaker Teams. We talk to her about her upcoming book and a recent delegation to Palestine that some Mennonite Action folks went on! Huge thank you to the incredible Jewish recording artist, Batya Levine for the use of their song “We Rise” as our theme song ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tkmkwufRVw ). The beautiful logo is by Jesse Bergen. Front Light is edited by Ken Ogasawara and produced by Jonny Rashid, Joanna Lawrence Shenk, Holly Harris, and Nick Martin. Thank you all for listening and sharing. Iran Money Clock: https://iran-cost-ticker.com/ Picket and Pray registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK-mzybJg#/registration

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  Ep 17- Hearts on fire, melting ICE in Minneapolis

  Mar 19, 20261 hourS2

  On this episode, we hear a report-back from Joanna after her trip to Minneapolis during the ICE surge and amidst the mass movement resisting ICE occupation. She, along with Adam Ramer, participated in a Week of Action conference coordinated by organizers in the city. They also had a chance to meet with Mennonite Action folks in the Twin Cities and learn about how they are participating in the movement. Joanna recorded conversations with community members Jakob, Joan, Phil and Sadie which is followed by a conversation with Jonny. Huge thank you to the incredible Jewish recording artist, Batya Levine for the use of their song “We Rise” as our theme song (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tkmkwufRVw). The beautiful logo is by Jesse Bergen. Front Light is edited by Ken Ogasawara and produced by Jonny Rashid, Joanna Lawrence Shenk, Holly Harris, and Nick Martin. Thank you all for listening and sharing. mennoniteaction.org

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  Ep 16 - Black theology + Anabaptism + activism with "Anablactivist" Dr. Drew Hart

  Feb 19, 20261h 3mS2

  On this episode honoring Black History Month, we interview Drew G. I. Hart. Dr. Hart is an associate professor of theology at Messiah University where he has directed the Thriving Together: Congregations for Racial Justice program in central PA since 2021. He co-hosts Inverse Podcast with Australian peace activist Jarrod McKenna and is the author of Trouble I've Seen: Changing the Way the Church Views Racism (2016), Who Will Be A Witness?: Igniting Activism for God's Justice, Love, and Deliverance (2020), and he co-edited and contributed to Reparations and the Theological Disciplines: Prophetic Voices for Remembrance, Reckoning, and Repair (Nov. 2023). His newest book is Making It Plain: Why We Need Anabaptism and the Black Church (September 2, 2025). Drew regularly speaks at colleges, conferences, churches, and community groups across the country. He is married to Renee and is the father of three sons. Huge thank you to the incredible Jewish recording artist, Batya Levine for the use of their song “We Rise” as our theme song (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tkmkwufRVw). The beautiful logo is by Jesse Bergen. Front Light is edited by Ken Ogasawara and produced by Jonny Rashid, Joanna Lawrence Shenk, Holly Harris, and Nick Martin. Thank you all for listening and sharing. Sing Down The Doors: https://www.mennoniteaction.org/updates/singdownthedoors AP article on Target featuring Menonite Action: https://apnews.com/article/target-ice-protest-minneapolis-4a9012400f6c8b44e96451a04e0113c8 Making it Plain by Drew Hart: https://heraldpress.com/9781513816364/making-it-plain/

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  Ep 15 - All Stars: Kicking Off Season 2 with Mennonite Action staff

  Jan 22, 20261 hourS2

  In this powerful episode, the Mennonite Action national team reflects on their journey as they enter their third year of activism. Nick Martin is the co-founder and Campaign Director at Mennonite Action. Adam Ramer is the co-founder and the Fundraising and Partnerships Director at Mennonite Action. Holly Harris serves as the Digital Communications Coordinator. Rhea Clymer and Lorren Oesch serve as distributed organizers. The conversation highlights the lessons learned over the past two years, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and adaptability in response to changing political landscapes. We hear insights on the Courage Tour, which successfully trained over 1,000 individuals across the US reinforcing the organization's commitment to countering Christian nationalism and Zionism. The team discusses the significance of building community connections and the role of faith in motivating public action, while also addressing the ongoing struggles faced by marginalized communities, particularly in relation to Palestine and immigration issues. Huge thank you to the incredible Jewish recording artist, Batya Levine for the use of their song “We Rise” as our theme song (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tkmkwufRVw). The beautiful logo is by Jesse Bergen. Front Light is edited by Ken Ogasawara and produced by Jonny Rashid, Joanna Lawrence Shenk, Holly Harris, and Nick Martin. Thank you all for listening and sharing. Keywords Mennonite Action, Courage Tour, Christian nationalism, Palestine, immigration, grassroots activism, community organizing, faith-based action, social justice, anti-authoritarianism Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Mennonite Action Team 01:31 Reflections on Growth and Lessons Learned 07:06 Impact of Political Events on Organizing 12:25 The Interconnectedness of Struggles 17:43 The Role of the Church in Social Justice 21:40 Strategies Against Authoritarianism 25:20 The Ceasefire Illusion and Its Implications 27:28 Grassroots Organizing for Palestine 33:21 Local Solidarity and Immigrant Support 37:37 Red Line Moments: Community Mobilization 45:16 Looking Ahead: Plans for the Future

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