Jonathan Walker (Jen’s brother!) joins Jen and Patrick in this episode to dive into the profound and complex biblical story of Cain and Abel, examining themes of conflict, motives, and reconciliation. They emphasize that peace begins with understanding our internal motives, choosing accountability, and aligning with divine principles rather than external resolutions. This story invites reflection on the path of reconciliation and the power of Christ’s love to heal division.

Melaney Tagg shares her insights on building Zion through peacemaking from her personal experiences with facilitating local community dialogue. She emphasizes the importance of seeing others as divine manifestations of God, the need for divine assistance in peacemaking, and the role of language in conflict resolution. The discussion also covers the Venn Diagram Project, which aims to bring together opposing sides to find common ground, and offers practical advice for everyday

On Saturday morning I woke to the news that my country had bombed another country which was notorious for its determination to bomb still other countries. I have spoken with enough armed dissidents to believe that war and bombs are complicated things. And, indeed, this news felt very complicated.  Because I really hate violence. The prospect of bullets or bombs being turned against real, breathing humans is so horrible. But last year, my husband interviewed dozens of people i

Ultimately, the work of peacemaking means staying committed to seeing the humanity, complexity, and value of each person– even in the midst of pain and shortcomings.

The world is hard and we need more gentleness. May we choose meekness as a way to bring softness and goodness to those around us.

Jesus said, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.” Our theology values relationships so much that we want those relationships to be eternal with the whole human family. Considering this, it makes sense that peacemakers are so cherished to Heavenly Parents.  But in practice, peace is one of the hardest human conditions to achieve. I like to think of peacemaking as an act of resistance to the cruelty and chaos of the world. These are the to

Every person matters. They matter to our Heavenly Parents. They matter to Jesus Christ. And they should matter to me.

If we wish to live in a peaceful society, we have an obligation to help create it. This includes refusing to discount or condone words that call for violent solutions to legitimate political disagreements, and speaking up for those who defend the rule of law. We will continue to call on our political leaders to operate within the bounds of the Constitution, and we resolve to support those who speak and act in its defense.

For this 3 part bonus mini series, hosts Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason are joined by Nealin Parker of Common Ground to reflect on recent tragic events affecting the Latter-day Saint community. The episode serves as a heartfelt exploration of grief, community resilience, and the principles of the gospel that can guide us in difficult times. 

In this special live episode of the Proclaim Peace podcast, host Jennifer Thomas is joined by Chad Ford to discuss peacemaking and discipleship. They discuss how we can find and build peace in a time of high conflict and in the wake of political violence. They draw on the teachings of Jesus to answer these questions and find ways that we can each be peacemakers in this moment, and how it can transform each of us personally, and transform our communities.

We can choose to turn our grief into love rather than hate — to use our mourning as a means to unite rather than divide.

We condemn political violence — it is unacceptable in any form. It threatens our way of life and undermines the strength of our country.

American politics can be vicious, but there is another way: the way of the peacemaker, following Christ’s example.

Media literacy is more than just navigating the news, it's a tool for productive PEACEMAKING.

Start peacemaking with your newsfeed! Scroll for 6 powerful questions to help you approach your media consumption with reflection and humanity.