
 Proclaim Peace
 Proclaim Peace Peacemaking and Discipleship: A Live Conversation with Chad Ford
In this special live recording of the Proclaim Peace Podcast, hostJennifer Thomas is joined by repeat guest Chad Ford to discuss the impact of recent events on their community and the importance of fostering peace amid fear and conflict. Chad shares insights from his research on conflict mediation, emphasizing how fear can hinder collaboration and peace-building. The conversation highlights the significance of showing up for one another in challenging times and encourages listeners to create supportive spaces as they navigate their own concerns and emotions. Join them for a heartfelt dialogue aimed at uplifting and empowering individuals to become better peacemakers. This episode was recorded with a live audience on 9/18/25 at the Compass Gallery in Provo, UT.
[00:02:29] Seeds of non-fear.
[00:06:00] Forgiveness and peacemaking challenges.
[00:10:00] Conflict resolution through love.
[00:14:30] Jesus' message of peace.
[00:17:44] Transformational call to action.
[00:21:17] Managing fear and suffering.
[00:24:39] Accepting differences in relationships.
[00:30:33] Resistance to calls for peace.
[00:32:40] Trauma and its impact.
[00:39:14] Transformation through love and growth.
[00:42:05] The power of meekness.
[00:45:34] Changing input for peacemaking.
[00:52:13] Peacemaking amidst fear and anger.
[00:55:16] Alleviating suffering through understanding.
Find the transcript and full show notes at https://www.mormonwomenforethicalgovernment.org/proclaim-peace
