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Katie is the Executive Director of AZ127, an organization that serves vulnerable children and families through Foster Care. It is easy to be overwhelmed with all the brokenness and pain in this world and feel like hope is eluding and waning. Jesus invites all to come sit at the table with Him and find hope and healing. At His table you’ll find outcasts, the hungry, the poor, the marginalized, the doubters, because there is always room at His table for everyone! Sit around the “table” with us and listen to stories of hope and transformation.

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We so often say, “What does it mean to love my neighbor?” In this conversation, a revisited and new look at the question of “Who is my neighbor? It is easy to run through life focused on what is right in front of us, what is obvious and visible. But what about what is around us, maybe not easily seen? Let’s change the “what” to “who”! Who is God calling us to see? From the beginning we were created to partner with God, starting in the garden but moving out into the city where we are to cultivate and transform culture and communities. How should we show up?

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Get ready for this one! This unique episode takes us inside one woman’s traumatic story of survival, genocide, abuse, but also, redemption, love and forgiveness. Warning: some aspects could be triggering with some of the subject matter discussed. Woven throughout Shema’s story is the transforming power of God’s love, her courage to forgive and the peace that only Jesus can give. You will walk away inspired.

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Today, we continue part two of our conversation with author, Mark Nelson, who along with Alan Hirsch wrote the influential book, Reframation: Seeing God, People, and Mission Through Reenchanted Frames.

If you could see the copy of my book, you would instantly recognize the profound effect it is having on my life and work by all the highlights and markings. Go behind the scenes as Mark shares profound insights, as well as his own personal discoveries, regarding the book and the creative process behind it. Prepare to be transformed as you gain a fresh perspective on Jesus, comprehending the vastness of His being and the intimacy of His presence in your own life, all while understanding how our actions ripple outward and influence others, if we are paying attention. Please run to Amazon and get your own copy. We’d love to hear your thoughts at AmplifyPeace.com.

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At Amplify Peace, our focus revolves around the art of asking thought-provoking, questions—questions that embody respect and intentionality. Questions serve as keys that unlock doors to uncharted territories, inviting us into journeys of self-discovery and adventure. Today, we invite you to contemplate a few important questions: Why is it essential to reframe the gospel or the message of Jesus in our present times? Have we inadvertently diminished the awe-inspiring beauty, the profound wonder, and the mysterious transformative power of Jesus in our own lives and the lives of others? Perhaps it is time we reconsider how we perceive and engage with Jesus and the message of the gospel.

Mark Nelson joins our show as we peel back the onion and go deeper into what it means to live and talk Jesus in a world searching for meaning, connection, beauty and purpose. Mark, together with Alan Hirsch, authored the influential book titled Reframation: Seeing God, People, and Mission Through Reenchanted Frames, which has not only reshaped our perspectives but also has informed our work. Come in curious!

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Join us on a captivating journey of inspiration as we delve into a remarkable tale of friendship, purpose, and personal transformation. It can start so simply: a quick conversation, a chance meeting, a shared meal, or the willingness to open one’s heart and share a dream. All the above were key factors in forming a friendship that would lead to a radical life change for one and a momentous ministry partnership for the other!

Julie left a twenty-plus year career as an Executive Leader with a major financial institution to embark on a path that would redefine her life’s trajectory. She followed the tugging at her heart to pursue the work of Amplify Peace, a peacemaking movement with Lisa, and eventually become the Executive Director. Having left behind a lot of the “perks” her career afforded, Julie says she has only “gained”!

We invite you to listen in as we unravel a conversation of transformation and explore the concept of living a life of true significance. Perhaps, through this intimate dialogue, God may gently tap you on the shoulder, illuminating new possibilities and awakening hidden opportunities in your own life. What could this mean for you? What could that look like?

Let the journey begin!

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In this episode, join Rachel Brown, an internationally recognized peace advocate, and host Lisa Jernigan as they unravel the significance of peace in every aspect of our lives. With Rachel's extensive experience in countering dangerous rhetoric and preventing identity-based violence, she shares powerful insights that will transform your perspective. With Rachel's extensive background as the Founder and Executive Director of Over Zero, an organization dedicated to preventing identity-based violence, her expertise shines through. Drawing from her years of experience in building resilience and countering dangerous rhetoric, Rachel shares invaluable insights and practical strategies for creating a world free from conflict and division. 

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Join Lisa Jernigan and Steve Haas, an extraordinary innovator and communicator, as they explore the remarkable impact of heeding God's prompts. With Steve's extensive executive leadership background in faith institutions and his involvement in transformative global programs like combating HIV/AIDS and poverty, this episode dives into the life-changing power of God's guidance and His prompts. Prepare to be captivated by inspiring stories of daring faith, divine redirection, and breakthrough moments. Discover how embracing God's prompts leads to uncharted territories, unexpected twists, and unparalleled joy. Get ready to embark on a transformative adventure that will ignite your faith and open your eyes to the limitless possibilities of following God's leading. We don’t have to live settled, when there is an adventure waiting for us!

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Nine years ago, God led Jose to create a new space, a Prayer Breakfast for Law Enforcement and Firefighters. Today, the breakfast fills the gym at Grand Canyon University and brings together, Marketplace, Government and Faith leaders, united in prayer for our first responders. As a pastor for over 33 years, Jose, shares his journey of listening to God and moving forward when it is God’s idea and his leading, not just his own. Is there something God is placing on your heart that He is leading you towards? Join us!  www.josegonzalezq.aol.com

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John Paul Reiger from Phoenix Seminary joins Counter Culture.  We talk about what is happening with this important institution here in Arizona and why it is so critical that we learn how the Bible can not only teach us about God and Jesus but shape how we live, work and think about the world.