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Proclaim Peace Podcast
The Book of Mormon for Peacemakers


Proclaim Peace Bonus Episode // Part 3: Paul Lambert on When Conflict Comes to Your Doorstep
For this 3 part bonus mini series, hosts Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason engage in a thoughtful conversation with Paul Lambert from the Wheatley Institute. Together, they explore the complex emotions and tensions that members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints may experience when feeling attacked or judged.
Oct 7


Proclaim Peace Bonus Episode // Part 2: Aaron Dorfman on When Conflict Comes to Your Doorstep
For this 3 part bonus mini series, hosts Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason are joined by Aaron Dorfman of A More Perfect Union to explore the experiences of Latter-day Saints as a minority community. The discussion emphasizes the opportunity to learn from other communities, particularly the Jewish community, which has a long history of navigating religious minority status in often unfriendly societies.Â
Oct 7


Proclaim Peace Bonus Episode // Part 1: Nealin Parker on When Conflict Comes to Your Doorstep
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.Â
Oct 7


Proclaim Peace LIVE Episode // Peacemaking and Discipleship with Chad Ford
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.
Sep 30


Proclaim Peace BONUS Episode // Peacemaking in Politics: Finding Your Voice in Uncomfortable Spaces
In this bonus episode of the Proclaim Peace Podcast, host Jennifer Thomas explores the challenges of political engagement in the face of slow or no change. Jennifer shares her thoughts with Julie Rose on the Uncomfy podcast, emphasizing the importance of perseverance in peacemaking.
Jul 18


Proclaim Peace Episode 34 // The Book of Mormon as a Handbook for Peace: Insights and Miracles
In the final episode of Season 1 of the Proclaim Peace Podcast, hosts Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason reflect on their journey through the Book of Mormon and the principles of the gospel that promote peacebuilding. Join them as they celebrate their journey and the pursuit of becoming better peacemakers.
Jun 3


Proclaim Peace Episode 33 // Faith, Hope, and Love: The Core Principles of Effective Peacemaking with Scott Rasmussen
In this episode of the Proclaim Peace podcast, Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason are joined by Scott Rasmussen from Interfaith America to reflect on their journey through the Book of Mormon as they approach the series' conclusion. Join them as they discuss the impact of this journey on their views of peace and how to have hope within the hardest circumstances.
Apr 30


Proclaim Peace Episode 32 // From the CIA to the Classroom: How Experience Shapes Perspectives on Peace with Jeannie Johnson
In this episode of the Proclaim Peace podcast, Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason are joined by Dr. Jeannie Johnson, a professor of political science. This episode encourages listeners to rethink their definitions of peace and engage in meaningful discussions about how to foster it in various contexts.
Apr 15


Proclaim Peace Episode 31 // Fraternal Rivalry and the Quest for Peace: Insights from the Jaredite History with Rosalynde Welch
In this episode of the Proclaim Peace podcast, Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason are joined by Rosalynde Welch to discuss the Book of Ether.
Apr 1


Proclaim Peace Episode 30 // Understanding the Warning Signs: Genocide Prevention Through Gospel Principles with Rachel Miner
In this episode of the Proclaim Peace podcast, Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason are joined by Rachel Miner to discuss peace building.
Mar 18


Proclaim Peace Episode 29 // Rejecting Violence: Mormon's Last Lecture on Peace
In this episode of the Proclaim Peace podcast, Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason share thoughts from the last words of the prophet Mormon.
Mar 4


Proclaim Peace Episode 28 // From Utopia to Reality: Transforming Hearts and Communities With Andrew Bolton
In this episode of the Proclaim Peace podcast, Jennifer and Patrick continue their series on Zion by diving in to the teachings in 4 Nephi.
Feb 18
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