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Marthame reflects on the recent Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage in Atlanta as he shares a reflection on one final Easter Season in Palestine.

Read the reflection here.

Marthame shares a reflection from his time in Palestine, grappling with the meaning of resurrection among so much death and despair.

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As we continue to keep vigil with Gaza, we offer an original song written and recorded by our own Marthame Sanders (guitar/vocals) and our friend Alonzo Johnson (bass/drums). Called “Gaza (Under the Rubble)” and released under the band name Marred Fame, the song is available anywhere you stream music.

• Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage

• Listen to our past aijcast conversation with Alonzo.

• Listen to the song.

• Stream “Gaza (Under the Rubble)” on Amazon, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, and more

Marthame shares a cherished memory from his time in Palestine, crossing all kinds of boundaries alongside a dear friend.

Read the reflection here.

Watch Fr. Firas’ segment from Salt of the Earth here.

Marthame shares first-hand experiences of Palestinian life under curfew and the universal desire for safety and security.

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Marthame reflects back on their tough decision to leave Zababdeh temporarily amidst escalating threats of Israeli military violence back in 2002.

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Marthame shares a first-hand account from 2002 about an Israeli military incursion into their sleepy little village of Zababdeh.

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Marthame reflects on how our recent episodes continue aijcast’s core mission, while also looking back to the art of writing amidst Occupation and suffering.

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Marthame Sanders and Fahed Abu-Akel co-preached at North Decatur Presbyterian Church on the situation in Gaza; and the past, present, and future of Palestine and Israel.

• Watch the full worship service here.

• Watch the sermon, scripture, and film excerpt here.

• Watch more from the documentary film series Salt of the Earth: Palestinian Christians in the Northern West Bank here.

Marthame reflects on the meaning of hope in a hopeless time, whether that time is twenty years ago in Bethlehem, or right now in Gaza.

Read the reflection here.