Peacemaking in a Culture of Violence & Extremism w/ Gary Mason

In today's episode of the Disarming Leviathan Podcast, we are honored to be joined by Reverend Dr. Gary Mason, a distinguished Methodist minister. Dr. Mason holds a PhD from the University of Ulster's School of College and has been awarded an honorary doctorate in Divinity from Florida Southern College for his remarkable contributions to peacebuilding in Ireland.

With an ongoing ministry in Belfast, throughout Ireland, and even extending to America, Dr. Mason's work has been profoundly influential and instructive for me over the past season. In this insightful interview, Dr. Mason shares compelling stories of his bridge-building and peacemaking efforts during the Troubles in Ireland—a period marked by intense ethnic and religious nationalism that often led to violence and warfare.

Through his experiences and the teachings of Jesus as manifest in the church, Dr. Mason demonstrates how peace can be achieved even in the most tumultuous of circumstances. Join us as we explore these powerful narratives and glean valuable lessons for our mission of engaging with Christian Nationalists in America.

You can find out more about Gary at his website rethinkingconflict.com

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