Proclaim Peace

Exploring conflict, violence, and peacemaking through the lens of Nephi and Laban. Addressing moral dilemmas, faith in God, and the power of physical vs. spiritual force. Unpacking Nephi's unreliable memory and fascination with the sword. Discussing peacebuilding, moral imagination, and the dual inheritance of word and sword. Embracing uncomfortable conversations for personal growth and navigating through challenging narratives.

In this special bonus episode, Jen and Patrick address feedback from listeners wanting to learn more about their approach to reading Scripture and extracting peacemaking principles from the Book of Mormon. They discuss their personal experiences with re-reading books and share insights on how to delve deeper into the text to uncover hidden gems. Join them as they offer pointers on their unique method of studying Scripture for valuable takeaways on peacemaking principles.[00:02:21] Reading Scripture in New Ways.[00:04:40] Fresh approach to Book of Mormon.[00:07:47] Color-coding Book of Mormon themes.[00:13:29] Questioning behavior for self-improvement.[00:15:03] Peace and community in scriptures.For more show notes and transcript, visit https://www.mormonwomenforethicalgovernment.org/proclaim-peaceTo donate to the production of Season 2 of the show, visit https://c3.mormonwomenforethicalgovernment.org/secure/cause_pdetails/MjMyODc5

In this episode, Jen and Patrick are joined by Clair Canfield to discuss the role of conflict within families, using examples from the Book of Mormon. They emphasize that conflict is a normal and inevitable part of family dynamics, even within the context of a prophet's family. They challenge the notion that conflict is inherently negative and encourage listeners to shift their perspective on conflict. They also acknowledge the difficulty of navigating conflict and offer insights on how to approach it in a healthy and constructive manner.[00:01:10] Conflict as a neutral force.[00:04:24-00:04:34] Conflict can be neutral.[00:09:07] Forgiveness and peacemaking.[00:13:27] Forgiveness and transformation.[00:16:58] Forgiveness and dehumanization.[00:23:38] Forgiveness and transformation.[00:29:47] The importance of forgiveness.[00:33:01] The work of forgiveness.[00:37:17-00:37:28] Peace in a broken world.[00:41:18] Forgiveness and healing process.[00:46:23] The work of forgiveness.[00:51:10] Developing compassion and forgiveness.[00:54:33] The power of forgiveness.For transcripts and more show notes, visit https://proclaimpeace.orgTo donate to the production of Season 2 of the show, visit https://c3.mormonwomenforethicalgovernment.org/secure/cause_pdetails/MjMyODc5

In this episode, Jen and Patrick are joined by Jennifer Finlayson-Fife. They share their experiences reading the Book of Mormon and how they approach it with a new lens of being peacemakers. They highlight the conflicts portrayed in the book and the different relationships that are affected, such as spouses, parents and children, and siblings. The hosts also explore the consequences of family conflict and its relevance in today's world. Tune in to gain a fresh perspective on the Book of Mormon and its teachings on peace.[00:02:14] Family conflict in the Book of Mormon.[00:04:19] Conflict resolution in relationships.[00:08:19] Visionaries and relationship dynamics.[00:12:41] Working through conflicts in life.[00:17:24] The importance of delivery.[00:20:20] Questions asked in First Nephi.[00:27:15] Family dynamics in therapy.[00:29:37] Marriage dynamics and gender roles.[00:33:05-00:33:15] Peacemaking and understanding others.[00:37:05] Understanding and loving others.[00:41:39] Parenting and love's limits.[00:45:57] Retaining relationships with children.[00:50:02] Tribalism and Division.[00:53:29] Beauty and doing good.For transcripts and more show notes, visit https://mormonwomenforethicalgovernment.orgTo donate to the production of Season 2 of the show, visit https://c3.mormonwomenforethicalgovernment.org/secure/cause_pdetails/MjMyODc5

In the first episode of the Proclaim Peace podcast, hosts Jen and Patrick are joined by Emma Addams to discuss the concept of peace and its decline in the world. They explore various factors that contribute to this decrease, such as social media, loneliness, and political polarization. The hosts propose that the root cause of these struggles may be a decrease in peace. They highlight the need to understand and address this issue by examining the Book of Mormon and its teachings on peace. Join them as they delve into this important topic and offer insights on how to cultivate peace in a troubled world.[00:01:19] Decrease of peace in the world.[00:07:23] Peace leaving the world.[00:07:54] Generalized discontent and peacemaking.[00:13:00] Defining peacemaking.[00:16:35] Peace as a transformative force.[00:21:24] The Book of Mormon and practicality.[00:25:00-00:25:10] The hero of the story.[00:29:01] Making peace through studying.[00:32:14] Seeing others as enemies.[00:36:13] The Book of Mormon's guidance.For transcripts and more show notes, visit https://mormonwomenforethicalgovernment.orgTo donate to the production of Season 2 of the show, visit https://c3.mormonwomenforethicalgovernment.org/secure/cause_pdetails/MjMyODc5

Welcome to Season 1 of the Proclaim Peace podcast! Co-hosts Jennifer Thomas, Co-Executive Director at Mormon Women for Ethical Government and Patrick Mason, Professor at Utah State University, explore a peaceful reading of the Book of Mormon by talking with guest experts who show us how to create peace in these turbulent times.