The Bible For Normal People [Faith] Episode 64: Drew G. I. Hart & Jarrod McKenna - Creative Resistance & the Joy of Nonviolence
Sep 8, 2025
Drew G. I. Hart, an Associate Professor of Theology, and Jarrod McKenna, a justice advocacy leader, discuss how Christians can engage in nonviolent resistance to inspire social change. They explore 'anabactivism,' blending Anabaptism and Black church traditions. The conversation dives into the power of humor as a tool against oppression and the need for creative disruption. Highlighting the importance of community and a joyful approach to activism, they envision a just society shaped by love and collaboration.
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Nonviolence As Embodied Power
- Nonviolence is embodied practice rooted in Jesus' teachings and Black church methods like King's civil rights strategies.
- Drew Hart links nonviolence to grassroots community organizing that builds shared, redistributive power instead of coercive control.
Organize Locally, Start Small
- Use grassroots community organizing to convert private frustration into collective agency and concrete local wins.
- Start small, map who holds decision power, then build broad, bottom-up pressure to change policies or install a stop sign.
Nonviolence As a Deeper Power
- Nonviolence names a power deeper than harm, restoring dignity rather than mirroring aggression.
- Jarrod McKenna frames nonviolence as a creative, constructive tradition beyond headline direct actions.
