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The Perisson Podcast

Andrew Klager and Jarrod McKenna — Institute for Religion, Peace and Justice

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Embracing peace in a violent world can be a challenging and lonely experience. The Perisson Podcast features co-hosts Andrew Klager and Jarrod McKenna interviewing peacemakers from around the world who work in a variety of contexts to subvert empire by loving enemies, repaying evil with good, and embracing a nonviolent way of life — by "doing more (perisson) than others" (Mt. 5:20, 46–48). The responses of those we interview are meant to distill their "best of the best," their "aha moments," ...
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GOOD ON WOOD

St Stephen's University

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“If you are going to follow Jesus, you better look good on wood.” - Daniel Berrigan SJ The Good on Wood podcast explores the lives of dangerous disciples, holy mischief makers, contemplative activists, and ordinary radicals in hopes that their witness would inspire a new generation of Jesus followers to get up, get out, and get into some "good trouble." A production of St Stephens University & The Jim Forest Institute of Religion, Peace & Justice
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In today's episode of Good on Wood (*part two of two) we continue our conversation with Robert Ellsberg & Nancy Forest about the life and legacy of Jim Forest, lifelong peace activist, contemplative and prolific writer. We also spend some time in dialog with Dr Andrew Klager from the Jim Forest Institute for Religion, Peace & Justice, exploring the…
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In today's episode of Good on Wood (*part one of two) we speak to Robert Ellsberg & Nancy Forest about the life and legacy of Jim Forest, lifelong peace activist, contemplative and prolific writer. Our conversation weaves through his early years, his conversion to Catholicism and later to Russian Orthodoxy, his formative relationships with Thomas M…
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In today's episode of Good on Wood we speak to Dr Jeanne Theoharis about the life and legacy of Rosa Parks, exploring her role as a pivotal figure in the civil rights and black power movement in America. The conversation highlights her early activism, the impact of her faith, and the challenges she faced as a Black woman in the movement both during…
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In today's episode of Good on Wood we speak to Rev. Ken Newell, Jonny Clark & Ed Petersen about the life and witness of the late Irish catholic priest and peacemaker Father Gerry Reynolds and his work to heal the wounds of North Ireland. Our conversation explores the complexities of "The Troubles," the historical context of British colonialism in I…
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In today's episode of Good on Wood we speak to Reverend René August & Reverend Edwin Arrison about the life and legacy of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Focusing on their personal relationships to the Bishop and his early influences, spirituality, radical action, and the profound impact Tutu had on the fight against Apartheid in South Africa. Together we…
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In today's episode of Good on Wood we speak to Sami Awad (Co-Director of Nonviolence International & Founder of The Holy Land Trust) about the life and legacy of his uncle Mubarak Awad (oft referred to as “the Gandhi of Palestine”). In our conversation, Sami Awad shares personal anecdotes and historical context, highlighting the profound teachings …
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In today's episode of Good on Wood we speak to Dr Bradley Jersak (SSU's Principle & Dean of Theology & Culture) about the profound life and philosophy of Simone Weil. Exploring together her political philosophy and anti-fascist radicalism, her mysticism and theological insights and ultimately revealing in her "praxis of incarnation." Simone Weil's …
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In today's episode of Good on Wood we speak to Dr Reggie Williams about the life and theological legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, exploring together his early years, the impact of the Harlem Renaissance and the Black Church tradition upon his spiritual and political journey, and the relevance of his witness in today's world of rising fascisms. Throug…
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In this teaser episode, hosts Steve Schallert (Cape Town based community organiser and kingian nonviolence specialist) and Jarrod McKenna (award winning peace activist and pastor) explore the themes of faithful radicalism, the legacy of influential figures like Daniel Berrigan and Dorothy Day, and the need to root strong social engagement in a deep…
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Episode 3 – In this episode, Jarrod and Andrew have a conversation with the Rev. Dr. Sarah Bachelard who is the founding Director of Benedictus Contemplative Church (www.benedictus.com.au), which is an ecumenical community based in Canberra, Australia. She's a theologian, retreat leader, and a priest in Anglican Orders, and is a member of the World…
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In this episode, we’re joined by the activist, author, speaker and self-described pilgrim-storyteller, Donna Mulhearn, who speaks about how her attentiveness to the inner life sustains her outer peace work, activism, and involvement in development projects especially in Iraq. Recorded 17 June 2018By Andrew Klager and Jarrod McKenna — Institute for Religion, Peace and Justice
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“In the kingdom of Christ, it’s not obtaining Caesar’s sword in order to do what we think is good with it. It’s a complete renunciation of it.” —Brian ZahndEpisode 1 : In our first episode, we're joined by Brian Zahnd to discuss his pilgrimage into a life that embraces nonviolence and love of enemies. And we look at the dynamic of inner and outer p…
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