In this episode of the Proclaim Peace Podcast, Jennifer and Patrick are joined by Eboo Patel to discuss how religion, despite being a source of ultimate peace, can also lead to conflict due to the world's religious diversity. They explore the inevitability of conflict around matters of faith and highlight the importance of handling it productively. Drawing insights from the Book of Mormon, they emphasize the significance of teachings that focus on God's saving work for all of humanity. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on navigating religious conflicts and becoming better peacemakers in various aspects of life.

[00:02:38] God's diverse messages through scripture.

[00:06:56] How do you define peace?

[00:09:40] Religion enriches and inspires people.

[00:11:45] Interfaith contributions to civic peace.

[00:14:50] Embracing diversity in activism.

[00:21:02] Religion as fire analogy.

[00:24:11] Religious pluralism and refugee resettlement.

[00:27:14] Interfaith cooperation and holiness.

[00:31:04] Finding meaning in scripture.

[00:36:41] Interfaith cooperation within religions.

[00:39:19] Interfaith work opportunities.

[00:42:43] Interfaith peacemaking in society.

[00:49:21] Interfaith peacemaking within religious traditions.

[00:50:39] Finding common ground in faith.

[00:53:03] Finding Inner Peace.

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Exploring the often overlooked 2 Nephi in the Book of Mormon, this episode delves into the rich content and theology it offers. Jen and Patrick are joined by Chad Ford to  discuss the contrast between the action-packed 1 Nephi and the more mature, world-weary prophet in 2 Nephi, highlighting the lessons on peace and family dynamics found in the scripture. They recommend ways to see Christ as the true hero of the Book of Mormon as they reflect on the significance of the different peace narratives portrayed in the scripture.

[00:02:14] Growing Up in 2 Nephi.

[00:06:08] Conflict transformation and peacemaking.

[00:09:22] The essence of "Aloha."

[00:13:00] The significance of conflict.

[00:16:45] Peaceful conflict resolution.

[00:23:43] Conflict and differing perspectives.

[00:26:42] Is it OK to be angry?

[00:30:05] Loving our enemies.

[00:35:32] The role of eschatology.

[00:37:28] Practical peace building strategies.

[00:41:27] Active peace building.

[00:44:33] Vulnerability and transformation

[00:51:47] Missionary misunderstanding incident.

[00:53:37] Being right vs being righteous.

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On this episode of the Proclaim Peace Podcast, hosts Jennifer and Patrick are joined by Emily Taylor to address listener feedback about the relationship between conflict and peace. They explore the idea that conflict is not necessarily bad and delve into two verses from scripture that provide valuable peacemaking advice. The hosts challenge the notion that peace and conflict are opposites, emphasizing the importance of understanding the role of opposition in achieving true peace.

[00:02:15] Conflict as raw peacemaking material.

[00:05:25] Definition of peace.

[00:09:02] Finding peace in adversity.

[00:12:42] Transformative mindset shift on conflict.

[00:15:44] Transforming conflict into growth.

[00:21:08] Approaches to conflict resolution.

[00:27:20] Conflict resolution styles.

[00:29:06] Truth and peace in doctrines.

[00:33:38] Conflict styles and collaborating.

[00:36:00] Learning to negotiate effectively.

[00:39:55] Traits for conflict resolution.

[00:45:57] Healing inner wounds.

[00:48:37] Personal growth and transformation.

[00:53:35] The Golden Rule and Conflict.

[00:56:48] Little miracles in mediation.

[00:59:46] Finding peace through daily practices.

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In this episode, Jen and Patrick are joined by David Pulsipher to delve into the uncomfortable topic of conflict, violence, and the difference between peacekeeping and peacemaking. They share their personal experiences and struggles with addressing conflict head-on. Despite the initial discomfort of the story of Nephi killing Laban, they recognize the value in unpacking difficult situations. This episode aims to explore the importance of navigating conflict and the growth that can come from embracing uncomfortable conversations.

[00:01:11] Peacekeeping vs. peacemaking.

[00:04:14] Dealing with violent scriptures.

[00:09:02] Peace and societal alignment.

[00:16:06] Nephi's faith in God.

[00:18:05-00:18:15] Faith and divine intervention.

[00:23:49] Nephi's unreliable memory.

[00:27:33] Nephi's fascination with the sword.

[00:31:11] Power of physical force vs. spiritual force.

[00:36:44] Relying on man-made weapons.

[00:41:47] Peacebuilding and moral imagination.

[00:44:16] Nephi's Law and Justification.

[00:49:40] Peacemaking as Sacrifice.

[00:53:08] Dual inheritance of word and sword.

[00:57:45] Reconnecting with God.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.