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 is a government podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 60 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Proclaim Peace, a government show with 60 episodes published.

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  Episode #18

  How Collaborative Peacemaking Turns Complaints Into Real Change with Bethany Brady Spalding

  Sep 22, 202647 minS2

  Bethany Brady Spalding joins Jen and Patrick to explore the story of the daughters of Zelophehad in Numbers 27 and what it teaches about peaceful problem-solving, courageous advocacy, and collaborative leadership. The conversation centers on how asking a thoughtful question, offering a solution, and trusting the process can help change systems without defaulting to anger or conflict. Timestamps 3:52 - Bethany’s definition of peace: progress toward God’s vision 5:26 - Discovering overlooked stories of women in scripture 8:49 - The daughters of Zelophehad and their inheritance claim 12:45 - Moses as a model for listening and responsive leadership 15:07 - Finding possibility during seasons of change 17:15 - Peaceful advocacy and creating space for women’s voices 20:11 - Why collaboration strengthens peacemaking 23:31 - Building community coalitions through the Health Access Project 26:27 - Diane Nash and the power of a moral question 29:10 - Pairing hard questions with practical possibilities 33:35 - Navigating tension between preserving and changing systems 39:12 - Why Bethany approaches injustice one issue at a time 43:14 - Managing fear when speaking to power 45:00 - Bethany’s pathway to finding peace For full show notes and transcript, visit https://proclaimpeace.org

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  Episode #16

  Repairers of the Breach: Peace, Justice, and Isaiah 58 with Rev. Adam Taylor

  Aug 11, 202654 minS2

  Rev. Adam Taylor joins Jen and Patrick for a wide-ranging conversation about peace, justice, and the prophetic vision of Isaiah 58. He shares how his own faith journey, shaped by interracial family roots, the civil rights movement, and Black church tradition, led him to Sojourners and to a deep conviction that peace is more than the absence of conflict.The episode explores why justice and peace are inseparable, how Isaiah 58 challenges transactional religion, and what it means to become a “repairer of the breach” in both public life and personal discipleship. TIMESTAMPS: 00:54 - Peace defined as wholeness and right relationship 05:20 - The Jim Wallis course that led to Sojourners 08:59 - Why peace and justice belong together 10:06 - Biblical justice language: mishpat and tsedek 13:13 - Isaiah 58 in context: exile and true fasting 17:18 - Why injustice is structural, not just interpersonal 24:15 - Moving beyond zero-sum thinking 31:53 - Wages, land, labor, and other biblical justice issues 35:32 - Pastoral advice for people resistant to justice language 43:07 - How unjust systems advantage some and trap others 49:57 - “Repairers of the breach” and the call to peacemaking 52:48 - Breath prayer: “Be still and know that I am God” For full show notes and transcript, visit https://proclaimpeace.org

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  Episode #15

  Building Peace Through Welcoming the Stranger with Elizabeth Davis Edwards

  Jul 28, 202651 minS2

  Elizabeth Davis Edwards joins Jen and Patrick to share inspiring stories of community-led refugee support and explores how welcoming strangers aligns with faith, history, and peacebuilding. This episode emphasizes that peace is cultivated through everyday acts of hospitality, community effort, and faith-based compassion. It encourages listeners to look around their neighborhoods for opportunities to serve, love, and welcome "one more." Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to peace and the deeper meaning of shalom 04:15 - Afghan families in Greece and their transformative impact 08:15 - The biblical call to remember and welcome the stranger 10:45 - Abraham’s hospitality as a model for modern welcome 13:01 - Reframing division through recognizing sacredness in others 16:46 - How communities can surmount "othering" and embrace shared humanity 23:29 - Gregory Boyle’s quote on human hospitality 28:56 - Opportunities for faith communities to actively participate in peacebuilding 33:31 - Personal peace amidst chaos and the importance of small, everyday acts of goodness 38:13 - Addressing misconceptions about refugee support and community capacity 44:24 - The faith perspective on resilience, hope, and trusting divine guidance 48:21 - Recognizing that true peace comes from charity, hope, and divine power For full show notes and transcript, visit https://proclaimpeace.org

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  Episode #13

  True Peacemaking Needs Both Fire and Compassion: Lessons from Elijah and Elisha with Sarah Perkins

  Jun 30, 202638 minS2

  Jen and Patrick are joined by Sarah Perkins to explore the profound ways stories shape our understanding of peace, justice, and reconciliation. They focus on the contrasting peacemaking styles of Old Testament prophets Elijah and Elisha. Sarah shares her journey as a writer, filmmaker, and peacemaker, emphasizing the power of faith, imagination, and human connection in transforming conflicts into moments of compassion. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction: The biblical and modern models of peacemaking (03:19) Elijah as a prophet of justice and the challenge of non-passive activism (07:44) The importance of speaking truth without contempt or dehumanizing others (11:27) How to be conflict-avoidant while still advocating for justice (15:35) The differences between Elijah's fiery approach and Elisha's humble miracles (20:14) The role of small acts of kindness in peacebuilding and social change (25:05) Using stories like "They that be with us" to expand moral imagination (32:10) Insights from international peacemaking efforts in Northern Ireland (36:29) The power of storytelling, especially in faith contexts, to foster hope (39:00) How children can inspire adults to love and imagine peace For full show notes and transcript, visit https://proclaimpeace.org

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  Episode #12

  The Courage to Disagree Respectfully through the Story of Jonathan and David with Marianne Viray

  Jun 16, 202645 minS2

  Marianne Viray joins Jen and Patrick to delve into the dynamics of conflict and peacemaking within leadership and society, drawing lessons from the biblical story of Jonathan, David, and Saul. They explore how leadership decisions can influence societal polarization and offer practical tools for engaging with leaders respectfully. The discussion emphasizes the importance of modeling civility and virtue in public discourse and provides strategies for individuals to break cycles of conflict. The conversation highlights the power of personal transformation, empathy, and community action in fostering a respectful and civil society. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Peace in the context of biblical conflict resolutions 06:39 - Navigating disagreement with leaders respectfully 15:34 - Disagree Better: reducing polarization through leadership modeling 23:17 - The basis of true peace: love, empathy, and recognition of human complexity 30:12 - The power of small, intentional acts in societal peacebuilding 38:32 - Engaging civility in city councils and local government For full show notes and transcript, visit https://proclaimpeace.org

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