As citizens in a representative democracy, we all bear the collective weight of the decisions made by those we have elected to lead. This includes the failure to act. As such, we plead with members of Congress to collaborate courageously and actively restore guardrails around this administration. If we continue to stand by as our most cherished values and the rule of law are deconstructed, we will find that the civilization we are watching die is our own.

In this episode of the Proclaim Peace podcast, hosts Patrick Mason and Jennifer Thomas are joined by Jared Halverson to explore the themes of peace and conflict through the lens of scripture. They discuss the significance of division in creation, the life-giving aspects of conflict, and the balance of opposites in relationships. The conversation delves into the creation, fall, and atonement as a divine paradigm, emphasizing the importance of maintaining unity amidst differenc