A Third Way

This is Peace in the Middle East: A Christian Perspective in which we dive into the conflict between Israel and Palestine through the lens of the subversive way of Jesus. Through curiosity and an openness to learn, we have conversations that provide a fresh perspective for a third way.

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In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Andrew DeCort. This

Dr. Andrew DeCort is the author of Flourishing on the Edge of Faith, Bonhoeffer’s New Beginning: Ethics after Devastation, and the forthcoming books Begin Again and Neighbor-Love. Andrew has worked as a pastor, professor, and peace practitioner in the US, Europe, and Africa. Most recently, he has taught Peace and Conflict at Wheaton College. Andrew is the founding director of the Institute for Faith and Flourishing and co-founded the Neighbor-Love Movement in Ethiopia. NLM works to cultivate love, justice, and flourishing in the face of othering. Andrew’s passion is seeing the precious value of each person, encouraging love, and challenging cultural patterns that devalue others. He holds a PhD in Religious and Political Ethics from the

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In this conversation, Peacemaker, Poet, Theologian, and Author Drew Jackson discusses how his poetry engages with themes of liberation and empire in the Gospel of Luke. He critiques some Christian rhetoric around Zionism and emphasizes the need to understand the full historical context. Drew and Keri discuss how the gospel message should be good news for all, including the oppressed, and challenged views that only focus on certain groups. They also spoke about practices like poetry, prayer and

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In this episode, Pastor, Author, and Peacemaker Jason Miller explores themes of peacemaking, faith, and justice in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from a Christian perspective. He shares his personal journey of being transformed through listening to stories from the region, and how it challenged his theology. Keri and Jason discuss cultivating inclusion and nuance when addressing complex issues like this within church communities. They emphasize staying present with pain, elevating marginalized voices, and getting educated to contend faithfully in discussions dominated by harmful biases. While uncertainty remains, they express hope that through inner work and communal support, people can resist injustice and reflect God's love for all.

This is Peace in the Middle East: A Christian Perspective in which we dive into the conflict between Israel and Palestine through the lens of the subversive way of Jesus. Through curiosity and an openness to learn, we have conversations that provide a fresh perspective for a third way.

In this episode, guest Greg Khalil shares his personal story growing up Palestinian Christian and reflections on his identity. He and host Keri Ladouceur explore issues like Christian Zionism, anti-Semitism, Palestinian experiences, and their work with the organization Telos to promote peacemaking. They emphasize the need for mutual recognition of human rights and dignity for Israelis and Palestinians, while acknowledging multiple narratives in the complex conflict. The conversation encourages Christians to reflect on their role and use their voice and agency to advocate for justice and nonviolence.

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In this episode, we are joined by former evangelical pastor,

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In this episode, we are joined by Cody Matchett. Cody talks about how some Christians see violence and oppression as God's will, but he argues this is an inconsistent reading of Revelation and the nature of God. Instead, Revelation calls us to have hope in light overcoming darkness through nonviolence, and to faithfully dissent against injustice like Jesus did. They discussed practical ways Christians can advocate for peace and get a renewed vision for justice beyond what political systems teach.

This is Peace in the Middle East: A Christian Perspective, in which we dive into the conflict between Israel and Palestine through the lens of the subversive way of Jesus. Through curiosity and an openness to learn, we're having conversations that provide a fresh perspective for a third way. 

In this episode, we are joined by Angie Hong. She shares

This is Peace in the Middle East: A Christian Perspective, in which we dive into the conflict between Israel and Palestine through the lens of the subversive way of Jesus. Through curiosity and an openness to learn, we're having conversations that provide a fresh perspective for a third way. 

In this episode, we are joined by biblical scholar Scot McKnight. He unpacks how misreading the book of Revelation has led us down a wrong path in our views of what is happening in the world. He gives us a new vision for reading Revelation.