Podcasts about Conflict transformation

Preaching for the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God - World Day of Peace - Martha Inés Romero Medina offers a reflection on moving beyond desiring peace and living peace as a way of life: "It is not enough to call for peace; we must embody it in a way of life that rejects every form of violence, whether it be visible or systemic."Martha Inés Romero Medina serves as Secretary General for Pax Christi International, a Catholic global peace movement. She is a Colombian peace practitioner, with a MA in Development Project Management, studies in Peace and Conflict Transformation at Kroc Institute, Notre Dame University in the United States; and a Diploma in International Development Cooperation, Peace Institute, Oviedo University, Spain.Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/01012026 to learn more about Martha Inés, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

Celebrate our 250th episode with expert strategies that make tough conversations easier — and more meaningful.Some of the most meaningful shifts in how we communicate come from the moments that challenge us the most. In this special 250th episode of Think Fast Talk Smart, Matt Abrahams reflects on the insights that have shown him how conflict can become a catalyst for clarity, connection, and even compassion. From Amy Gallo's reminder that the “right kind of conflict” leads to better outcomes to Jenn Wynn's framework for calming our nervous system before stepping into a hard conversation and Julia Minson's HEAR method for signaling genuine curiosity, each tool helps turn tension into understanding for every stage of conflict. And with Joseph Grenny's guidance on noticing when our motives shift from problem-solving to winning, this episode highlights how self-awareness can reset even the toughest moments. Whether you're navigating workplace disagreements or everyday friction at home, this milestone episode offers practical ways to make difficult dialogue feel less daunting — and a real opportunity to communicate better.Episode Reference Links:Amy GalloAmy's Book: Getting Along: How to Work With AnyoneEp.144 Communicating Through Conflict: How to Get Along with AnyoneJenn Wynn  Jenn's Podcast: The H.I. Note: Healing Inspirations from LifeEp.222 Discussing Through Discomfort: Why the Conversations You Avoid Cost You the MostJulia MinsonEp.136 The Art of Disagreeing Without Conflict: Navigating the NuanceJoseph GrennyJoseph's Book: Crucial ConversationsEp.207 From Conflict to Connection: Having Crucial Conversations that CountMusic from Blue Dot Sessions:Etude 3 Chessanta Etude 1 CherubEtude 12 TaminyOjufemiCloud CannonThe Caspian Sea DoghouseAn Opus in AbFirst Results Cach PKLTenawayConnect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInTimed Links:(1:45) Getting Along: How to Work With Anyone (18:31) Crucial ConversationsChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (03:36) - Why Conflict Is Necessary (04:35) - Transforming Unproductive Conflict (05:23) - Inner Experience of Difficult Conversations (06:19) - Self-Awareness, Pause, Reframe (08:26) - Four Questions For Understanding (11:45) - Acting Curious vs. Feeling Curious (14:01) - The HEAR Framework (18:22) - Humility & Willingness To Be Wrong (19:53) - Practice & Repetition (21:20) - Acknowledging Motives (22:34) - Two Questions to Reset Motives (24:28) - Bringing the Frameworks Together (25:54) - What Really Matters (27:26) - Conclusion  ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost. Go to Quince.com/ThinkFast for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Join our Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community and become the communicator you want to be.

Conflict Resolution Beyond the International Relations Paradigm: Evolving Designs as a Transformative Practice in Nagorno-Karabakh and Syria (Ibidem Press, 2017) holds the promise of freeing approaches and policies with regard to politics of identity from the fatalistic grip of realism. While the conceptual literature on identity and conflicts has moved in this alternative direction, conflict resolution practice continues to rely on realist frames and acts as an unwanted auxiliary to traditional International Relations (IR). Perpetuation of conflict discourses, marginalization, and exclusion of affected populations are widespread. They are caused by the over-reliance of conflict resolution practice on the binary frames of classic IR paradigms and also by the competitive and hierarchical relationships within the field itself. Philip Gamaghelyan relies on participatory action research (PAR) and collective auto-ethnography to expose patterns of exclusion and marginalization as well as the paradoxical reproduction of conflict-promoting frames in current conflict-resolution practice applied to the Nagorno-Karabakh and Syrian crises. He builds on the work of post-modernist scholars, on reflective practice, and on discourse analysis to explore alternative and inclusive strategies with a transformative potential through reflections and actions customary for PAR. The IR discipline, that has dominated policy-making, is only one possible lens, and often a deficient one, for defining, preventing, or resolving contemporary conflicts wrapped in identity politics. Other conceptual frameworks can help to rethink our understanding of identity and conflicts and reconstruct them as performative and not static phenomena. These transformative frameworks are increasingly influential in the conflict resolution field and can be applied to policy-making. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Philip Gamaghelyan is an Associate Professor at the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies at the University of San Diego. He has served as Director of the Master's Program in Conflict Management and Resolution, the Graduate Certificate in Mediation, and the Security Studies concentration. His teaching spans conflict analysis and resolution, mediation, media and conflict, nationalism and conflict, and intervention design, among other areas. Dr. Gamaghelyan is a conflict resolution scholar-practitioner and co-founder of the Imagine Center for Conflict Transformation, where he also serves on the Board of Directors. He is the Managing Editor of Caucasus Edition: Journal of Conflict Transformation (www.caucasusedition.net). His practical and research experience extends across the post-Soviet states of Ukraine, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, as well as Turkey, Syria, and other conflict-affected regions, where he has worked with policymakers, journalists, educators, and civil society leaders. His current research focuses on the critical re-evaluation and redesign of conflict resolution interventions in the 21st century, as well as on shaping the future of peace studies and peace practice. Areas of Expertise: Structural and symbolic violence, Ethnically-framed conflicts, Methodological innovations and intervention design in conflict resolution practice, Discourse analysis, Action research, Conflicts in Russia and Erurasia Coming Up Soon - Recently, Professor Philip Gamaghelyan was featured on BBC Audio discussing the recent Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks that were held at the White House. In the coming days, this academic and grassroots organizer associated with the School of Peace Studies at the University of San Diego will join our PodCast to discuss his incredible publication titled Conflict Resolution Beyond the International Relations Paradigm. Evolving Designs as a Transformative Practice in Nagorno-Karabakh and Syria (2017). His expertise spans conflict analysis and resolution, mediation, media and conflict, nationalism and conflict, and intervention design, among other areas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Conflict Resolution Beyond the International Relations Paradigm: Evolving Designs as a Transformative Practice in Nagorno-Karabakh and Syria (Ibidem Press, 2017) holds the promise of freeing approaches and policies with regard to politics of identity from the fatalistic grip of realism. While the conceptual literature on identity and conflicts has moved in this alternative direction, conflict resolution practice continues to rely on realist frames and acts as an unwanted auxiliary to traditional International Relations (IR). Perpetuation of conflict discourses, marginalization, and exclusion of affected populations are widespread. They are caused by the over-reliance of conflict resolution practice on the binary frames of classic IR paradigms and also by the competitive and hierarchical relationships within the field itself. Philip Gamaghelyan relies on participatory action research (PAR) and collective auto-ethnography to expose patterns of exclusion and marginalization as well as the paradoxical reproduction of conflict-promoting frames in current conflict-resolution practice applied to the Nagorno-Karabakh and Syrian crises. He builds on the work of post-modernist scholars, on reflective practice, and on discourse analysis to explore alternative and inclusive strategies with a transformative potential through reflections and actions customary for PAR. The IR discipline, that has dominated policy-making, is only one possible lens, and often a deficient one, for defining, preventing, or resolving contemporary conflicts wrapped in identity politics. Other conceptual frameworks can help to rethink our understanding of identity and conflicts and reconstruct them as performative and not static phenomena. These transformative frameworks are increasingly influential in the conflict resolution field and can be applied to policy-making. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Philip Gamaghelyan is an Associate Professor at the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies at the University of San Diego. He has served as Director of the Master's Program in Conflict Management and Resolution, the Graduate Certificate in Mediation, and the Security Studies concentration. His teaching spans conflict analysis and resolution, mediation, media and conflict, nationalism and conflict, and intervention design, among other areas. Dr. Gamaghelyan is a conflict resolution scholar-practitioner and co-founder of the Imagine Center for Conflict Transformation, where he also serves on the Board of Directors. He is the Managing Editor of Caucasus Edition: Journal of Conflict Transformation (www.caucasusedition.net). His practical and research experience extends across the post-Soviet states of Ukraine, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia, as well as Turkey, Syria, and other conflict-affected regions, where he has worked with policymakers, journalists, educators, and civil society leaders. His current research focuses on the critical re-evaluation and redesign of conflict resolution interventions in the 21st century, as well as on shaping the future of peace studies and peace practice. Areas of Expertise: Structural and symbolic violence, Ethnically-framed conflicts, Methodological innovations and intervention design in conflict resolution practice, Discourse analysis, Action research, Conflicts in Russia and Erurasia Coming Up Soon - Recently, Professor Philip Gamaghelyan was featured on BBC Audio discussing the recent Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks that were held at the White House. In the coming days, this academic and grassroots organizer associated with the School of Peace Studies at the University of San Diego will join our PodCast to discuss his incredible publication titled Conflict Resolution Beyond the International Relations Paradigm. Evolving Designs as a Transformative Practice in Nagorno-Karabakh and Syria (2017). His expertise spans conflict analysis and resolution, mediation, media and conflict, nationalism and conflict, and intervention design, among other areas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

Restorative Practices for Conflict Transformation: What does Restorative Justice have to do with my life?Susan Raffo says: “There is no essential ‘right way' to do anything. There is only relationship, connection, being present with what is happening and then, even if that relationship is with disconnection, determining the next step.”Our relationships are complex and many are with disconnection. Conflict is everywhere. There are conflict zones, government shutdowns, political strife, family tension, work disputes, and traffic jams. How does your jaw feel after reading that sentence? Where are your shoulders? Conflict can feel stressful. How do we learn about and understand conflict? Is conflict bad? How do we determine that next step?Restorative Justice is a framework for strengthening and healing relationships with self, family, friends, community and society. Restorative practices have to do with the ways we view conflict and how we choose to respond to it. For example, sitting in circles, with no hierarchy, listening deeply to one another and also being deeply listened to…these simple tasks can profoundly change how we experience and move through conflict. Being grounded in our bodies instead of overthinking is a counter-cultural shift for many of us in the US. What are other restorative practices and how are they relevant to our lives? Where do they intersect with our UU values? And how does this help us to get through the day?

My friend Dr. Chad Ford (Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Utah State University, prior director of McKay Center at BYU-Hawaii, expert of conflict resolution, PhD Georgetown University, joins us to talk about his new book published by Deseret Book “Seventy Times Seven: Jesus's Path to Conflict Transformation”. Amazon reviews mention “one of the best they've read about Jesus, how it inspires readers to embrace compassion, encourages reflection and discussion, and practical application”. Chad talks about the “Gospel of Reconciliation” using the teachings and example of Jesus to apply to our lives. In the podcast he talks about principals to reduce tension and increase understand between current Latter-day Saints and former Latter-day Saints—and also to manage political tension within our congregations. Chad also talks about REPAIR (inaugural event in October 2025) bringing together world-class peacemakers to help attendees have better skills to navigate conflict. If you are looking to be a more effective peacemaker and disciple of Christ, I encourage you to listen to this episode, read Chad's book, and share his work with others. Chad brings his academic training, decades of experience, and insights into Jesus's teachings to help us all better navigate conflict. I learned so much listening to Chad—and am deeply inspired. Thank you, Chad, for your much needed work in our community. Links: Chad's weekly newsletter: chadford.substack.com Chad's new book Seventy Times Seven: amzn.to/439uaY9 Chad's book on conflict Dangerous Love: amzn.to/4oLGFkQ More information on Repair: waymakers.substack.com

In this episode, Maria Lucia Uribe, Executive Director of Arigatou International, talks about the power of bringing children, youth, and communities together to foster peace, dignity, and justice. She reflects on how interfaith collaboration and dialogue help create safe, nurturing environments where children can thrive and be agents of positive change.   Maurice and Maria Lucia explore her work leading Arigatou International's Ethics Education for Children Initiative, now active in more than 30 countries. They discuss the importance of values-based education, preventing violence, nurturing compassion, and mobilizing faith communities to stand with children in shaping a more peaceful future.   Maria Lucia has been Executive Director of Arigatou International since 2013. She leads the strategic expansion of ethics education, convenes the International Consortium on Nurturing Values in Early Childhood, and co-leads global initiatives on children's rights and the prevention of violence. She holds a Master in Peace and Conflict Transformation and has served in leadership roles with Child Rights Connect, INEE, and PaRD.   Listener Engagement: Discover more about Arigatou International and its initiatives through website, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram @ethicseducationforchildren. Maria Lucia is also on Instagram and Facebook. Connect with Maria Lucia on LinkedIn. Share your feedback on this episode through our Walk Talk Listen Feedback link – your thoughts matter! Follow Us: Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast by following us on Facebook and Instagram. Visit 100mile.org or mauricebloem.com for more episodes and information about our work. Check out the special series "Enough for All" and learn more about the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).

John Barry is Professor of Green Political Economy in the Centre for Sustainability, Equality and Climate Action at Queens University Belfast.  John delivered his paper, 'Just transition: a conflict transformation approach' at our 2023 Annual Social Policy Conference - A Just Transition - Conference Videos and Papers  

Hva er egentlig “systemet” som alle snakker om og hvordan påvirker det oss?I denne episoden ser vi på systemet som konsept og hva som var tanken, men også hvordan det påvirker oss alle, både de som jobber i helse- og sosialsystemet og alle som står i det. Du møter to erfarne og dyktige systemtenkere i André Mundahl og Birgit Valla med lang erfaring fra ulike deler av systemet, samtidig som de har jobbet for å endre og forbedre det. Birgit deler hvordan de i “Stangehjelpa” klarte å lage et psykisk helsetilbud som satt mennesket i sentrum, og som så forbi den medisinske modellen. Hun deler både utfordringer, resultater og lærdommer fra reisen. André deler hvordan han opplevde ulike deler av systemet, men først og fremst hva han oppdaget og fant da han bestemte seg for å analysere systemet fra topp til bunn. Han hadde mål om å finne ut hvordan vi kan komme forbi “systemsyndromet”, som virker å påvirke de fleste i systemet negativt. De deler både hva dere som jobber i ulike deler av systemet kan bidra med, men også hva alle dere som møter systemet kan bidra med, for å bli en del av endringen som trengs.Sammen med Jimmy ser de også på hva som trengs av politiske endringer og systemendring på rotårsaksnivå for å kunne rigge systemet til å være en bidragsyter til folks liv og helse.André Mundal jobber som forfatter og foredragsholder. Han har erfaring som diplomat, offiser og konsulent fra land som Afghanistan, Brasil og USA. Før hans 13-årige karriere som diplomat var André 11 år i Hæren med bakgrunn fra Befalsskolen og Krigsskolen med bachelor i militære studier og ledelse. Han har også Master of Arts i International Relations fra University of New South Wales og en Master of Arts i Peace and Conflict Transformation fra Universitetet i Tromsø. André ble ekstra kjent gjennom boken De flinkeste slutter, som førte til stor interesse hos ulike aktører som ønsket å høre André sin innsikt rundt systemendring.Birgit Valla er psykolog med liten praksis på Hamar, forfatter og redaktør i nettmagasinet Mad in Norway. Hun er utdannet fra NTNU med spesialisering i klinisk psykologi for barn og ungdom. Hun har brent for tilbakemeldinger og undervist i Feedback informerte tjenester (FIT) siden 2006, og frem til 2019 var hun leder av Stangehjelpa i Stange kommune. Dette arbeidet fikk stor jubel og hyllest landet rundt, som førte til Psykologprisen i 2016. Hun har skrevet artikler, kronikker og avisinnlegg og gitt ut boken Videre - Hvordan psykiske helsetjenester kan bli bedre (2014) og, sammen med kolleger fra Stangehjelpa, boken Hjelp som hjelper. Psykisk helsetjeneste med lav terskel (2022). Hun engasjerer seg også gjennom foredrag og undervisning på konferanser og seminarer innen psykisk helsefeltet.God lytting!Vi trenger din hjelp for å fortsette å lage Hverdagspsyken!

Do we really need to forgive our enemies? Take a deep dive into the topic of forgiveness, with Dr. Chad Ford, the author of 70x7: Jesus's Path to Conflict Transformation. Learn how forgiveness can transform your life and bring you peace, as you heed Jesus's call to forgive.As a professor of peacebuilding, Dr. Ford offers valuable perspectives on how to avoid or reconcile contention when life's inevitable disagreements arise, repair relationships, and transform destructive conflict into constructive peace.

In this podcast Dr. Don Marks addresses the topic of Conflict Transformation. He discusses the possibility of adopting a mindful perspective with compassionate strategies that embrace relational complexities, active listening, and the exchange of dialogue, toward mutual benefit.

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In Everyday Guardians, the podcast series of the Securing the Future of Space campaign, we speak with the people who are helping to build a more resilient, sustainable and secure orbital environment - whether through technology, policy or ethical leadership. Securing the Future of Space is underwritten by the American Space Exploration Fund. In the second episode, we hear from Dr. Alina Utrata, political theorist and Career Development Research Fellow at St. John's College, Oxford University. Dr. Alina Utrata is a political theorist focusing on the politics of technology corporations and currently a Career Development Research Fellow at St John's College, Oxford University. She received her PhD in Politics and International Studies at the University of Cambridge as a Gates-Cambridge scholar, where her research examined how Silicon Valley companies have come to amass forms of political power through their control of technological regimes. Alina grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she received her BA from Stanford University in History with a minor in Human Rights, and her MA in Conflict Transformation and Social Justice from Queen's University Belfast as a Marshall Scholar. In her free time, she hosts and produces the podcast The Anti-Dystopians, the politics podcast about tech.

This week, we're so glad to be sharing a conversation with our friend Chad Ford.Chad is a conflict mediator, peace educator, and associate professor of religious studies at Utah State University. He's spent decades working in some of the most entrenched conflict zones in the world—from the Middle East to South Africa to Northern Ireland. He's also the author of a new book called Seventy Times Seven: Jesus's Path to Conflict Transformation, published by Deseret Book. The book explores a question that feels more urgent than ever: how do we follow Jesus as peacemakers in a world so often shaped by fear, division, and violence?Our conversation with Chad moved from the personal to the global—from tensions in families and faith communities to the devastating conflicts we see on the world stage. And through all of it, Chad points back to Jesus as a radical model for how to live, engage, and help transform the world around us.Chad reminds us that Jesus's path is anything but passive. It doesn't mean disengaging or avoiding hard conversations. It means choosing to engage with both courage and compassion. It means refusing to meet harm with more harm, and instead walking a path that invites healing, reconciliation, and transformation.That kind of peace doesn't come quickly—or easily—but it's the kind of peace that can change lives and communities. Chad offers a vision of Christianity rooted in Jesus' ministry of reconciliation—not in dominance or defensiveness, but in the slow, often difficult work of restoring wholeness.He helped us see that the peace Jesus offers isn't always the peace we want—but it's the peace we need. And when the way forward feels impossible, he reminds us that part of discipleship is learning to make a way out of no way.And with that, here's our conversation with ChadSeventy Time Seven

In this episode of Gateways to Awakening, host Yasmeen Turayhi explores the transformative power of imagination and storytelling with Fabrice J. Guerrier, a Haitian-American writer, futurist, and founder of the award-winning Syllble Studios—a groundbreaking sci-fi and fantasy production house championing collaborative worldbuilding. Fabrice shares his inspiring journey from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to becoming a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and The Root 100 influential African American. With a background in International Affairs and a Master's in Conflict Transformation, his work merges creativity, culture, and social impact to reimagine the future of storytelling. In this episode, Yasmeen and Fabrice dive into: ✅ Why Fabrice believes "Imagination will save humanity" and how this belief shapes his work. ✅ The unique process of collaborative worldbuilding and how Syllble Studios is transforming storytelling. ✅ The role of speculative fiction in addressing real-world issues and envisioning solutions. ✅ How creativity can promote mental well-being and heal individuals and communities. ✅ The intersection of art, storytelling, and conflict transformation in shaping societies. Fabrice also shares insights on the evolving role of AI in creative fields, his vision for inclusive collaboration in Hollywood and publishing, and exciting upcoming projects from Syllble Studios. Tune in to Gateways to Awakening and discover how collective creativity and imagination can reshape our world. Please tag us and tell us what you loved! You can follow @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like to stay connected.  If you'd like to join the waitlist for my next Intuition and coaching program, sign up @ www.InnerKnowingSchool.com Thank you, and as always we appreciate reviews on Apple

In this episode of Getting to Aha! Host Darshan Mehta engages Hawah Kasat, a global humanitarian and co-founder of One Common Unity, in an inspiring discussion about the transformative power of moments. Hawah shares his journey, shaped by his early travels, passion for peacebuilding, and commitment to fostering connection through education and the arts. They explore themes of personal growth, critical thinking, meditation, and thriving beyond survival, offering listeners powerful insights into living with purpose and curiosity.

Palestinian performance artist Riham Isaac discusses her site-specific performances, which understand performance as a medium for change. She shares insights into her pieces like Stone on Road and the profound symbolism of resistance in Palestinian art. Kunafa and Shay is a podcast produced for HowlRound Theatre Commons by co-hosts Nabra Nelson and Marina Johnson. Kunafa and Shay discusses and analyzes contemporary and historical Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) and Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) theatre from across the region. Kunafa and Shay highlights MENA/SWANA plays and theatremakers, spotlights community-engaged work in the region and diaspora, and analyzes the past, present, and future of MENA/SWANA theatre in the United States and beyond. Theatre artists and scholars Nabra Nelson and Marina Johnson bring their own perspectives, research, and special guests in order to start a dialogue and encourage further learning and discussion. The name, Kunafa and Shay, invites you into the discussion in the best way we know how: with complex and delicious sweets like kunafa, and perfectly warm tea (or, in Arabic, shay). Kunafa and Shay is a place to share experiences, discuss ideas, and sometimes engage with our differences. In each country in the region, you'll find kunafa made differently. In that way, we also lean into the diversity, complexity, and robust flavors of MENA/SWANA theatre. 

Today, we bring you a conversation with Susan Sgorbati, Director of the Center for the Advancement of Public Action at Bennington College. In conversation with Lida Winfield, the undergraduate pillar head of the CT Collaborative and dance professor, Susan shares insights from her journey as a dance artist and educator, and how the principles of dance improvisation inform her work in conflict mediation and social justice. They explore how embodied practices, active listening, and improvisational skills can foster collaboration and create transformative change in both artistic and social contexts. Sgorbati is the former Dean of Faculty and holds the Barbara and Lewis Jones Chair for Social Activism. In 2018, Sgorbati co-founded the Transboundary Water In-Cooperation Network (TWIN) with Dr. Asim Zia.  TWIN works with communities on six continents in the major river basins of the world. She is also a partner with the African Centre for Climate Action and Rural Development in moving a new Convention forward on Saving the River Deltas for the United Nations (UNCCRD).  In collaboration and conversation with scientists, Sgorbati named a form of improvisation, 'emergent improvisation' and wrote a book called, "Emergent Improvisation: On Spontaneous Composition Where Dance Meets Science".  She also co-founded "Quantum Leap" a program that connected public school students to their education who were at risk of dropping out of school. Over 2000 students participated in this program. Sgorbati completed two projects for the US State Dept. Art in Embassies with Sarah Tanguay and Jon Isherwood, who collaborated with a student collective in creating two public art installations for the new US Embassy in Oslo, Norway and for the new US Consulate in Chiang Mai, Thailand. This is a re-posting of an episode from Lida Winfield's podcast, Making Embodiment Visible. Learn more here: https://www.lidawinfield.com/podcast.html Learn more about Susan Sgorbati here: https://www.bennington.edu/academics/faculty/susan-sgorbati Many thanks to Teyonce Allison, Brett Simison, and the CT Collaborative staff for editorial support.

In this episode, my guest is a teammate, conflict transformation facilitator, organization transition coach, and dairy farm partner from Chihuahua, Mexico, Crisol Gonzalez. Tune in to hear our discussion on how being aware of and taking personal responsibility for the role you play in conflict is crucial for success. We explore what the Karpman Drama Triangle has to do with dysfunctional dynamics in an attempt to bring awareness to what roles you and your farm family members may be playing to contribute to conflict. Additionally, we discuss the work of Dr. Marshall Rosenberg and nonviolent communication, the difference between an emotion and a feeling, and a range of useful tools for conflict resolution. Access the full show notes for this episode at elainefroese.com. Discover more about our guest: Crisol Gonzalez Elaine Froese Resources: Watch this episode on YouTube. SPEAKING - book Elaine for your next event COACHING - find your Farm Transition Coach MEMBERSHIP - become a Farm Family Harmony Member RESOURCES - download for FREE   CONTACT - take the next steps in your transition  BURNING QUESTION? Submit it here for Elaine or her coaches Timestamps 0:00:30 Introduction Crisol Gonzalez  0:01:18 Karpman Drama Triangle  0:04:23 Who in your farm family is playing the ‘victim' role? 0:06:15 Why the ‘villain' gets nothing accomplished in family meetings 0:07:37 How to get everyone to the table  0:08:27 Women are tired of being the mediator in the middle 0:10:55 Getting triggered quickly 0:11:13 Dr. Marshall Rosenberg and nonviolent communication 0:11:47 Crisol's work in the local school system  0:12:36 The difference between an ‘emotion' and ‘feeling' 0:15:45 The Conflict Dynamics Profile 0:17:50 Writing it out before talking is a powerful tool 0:21:59 Using voice notes if you don't like to write 0:22:55 Asking permission before offering feedback 0:25:03 Conflict Basics 101 and dysfunctional dynamics 0:28:30 Having each other's back  0:29:36 Are farm women getting what they need? 0:30:34 The Farm Family Transition Membership and breakout rooms

As the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election draws nearer, the VAUMC will share resources with the conference on topics ranging from how to have hard conversations to the impact on community organizing and advocacy in light of the current social and political climate, a climate that local churches and individuals must navigate as people of faith. In this conversation, Rev. Jacob Alan Cook, Assistant Professor of Christian Ethics and Co-Director of The Shalom Collaboratory at Eastern Mennonite Seminary, talks with Madeline White, VAUMC Director of Communications, on conflict transformatio

Send us a textWe all want peace, but the road toward it can be elusive. Our perceived differences loom large and seem insurmountable. Yet, some individuals like Lisa Worth Huber labor tirelessly to educate people about the self-work required to build peace and understand how the creative arts are a vehicle to express our stories, heal, and begin to bridge with others. This work takes moxie! It's granular and slow yet rich and rewarding, leaving Lisa with hope for building a family, community, and world where all are seen and valued. Peace provides a platform for all of us to flex our moxie, free from fear and able to devote our energies to being part of building something larger, not exhausting ourselves in pits of division.Lisa serves as President of the National Peace Academy. She is on the board of directors and faculty of the Global Peace Education Network (G-PEN), which currently works in partnership with UNESCO. She is a member of the Advisory Council for the Connecticut Center for Nonviolence, where she is a mentor to teaching artists pursuing their certification in Kingian Nonviolence. Lisa designed, implemented, and served as Academic Director for Connecticut's first accredited MA program in Peace and Conflict Transformation, and was a member of the international Launch Team for the Global Sustainability Fellows program, a trainer for the UnGUN Institute: Collective Trauma Healing Through the Arts, and an adjunct professor of Sociology at Western Connecticut State University.Additionally, Lisa has been a teaching artist for several decades, working in universities, K-12 classrooms, homeless shelters, and safe houses, and is the first recipient of the Frank McCourt Prize for Excellence in Teaching.  Along with designing and implementing nonviolent and peacebuilding programs, Lisa incorporates the arts to elevate voices, address injustice, heal trauma and PTSD, nurture compassion, and imagine new futures. Lisa blends story in its myriad forms with peace, humanitarian, social justice, and environmental concerns, and nurtures the development of creative activism and ecological stewardship.This episode of Main Street Moxie is proudly sponsored by Main Street Magazine.ResourcesLisa Worth Huber National Peace AcademyUnGUN InstituteGlobal Peace Education NetworkGlobal Sustainability Fellows programBridging Differences | Greater Good Science CenterSupport the show

In this episode of Flirtations, we welcome Allison KT on the show to help take on some of the most crucial aspects of dating that will help you date with much more clarity, confidence, and calm! We start off by break downing what boundaries are, how you will use them in your dating life, and why you need them! Boundaries will be one of the cornerstones of your dating journey. But we couldn't stop there. Cuz when it comes to setting boundaries, you'll also need communication skills, conflict resolution tools, and likely some strategies to work through people pleasing habits and thoughts! We have got you covered today as we get into ALL of this. And if you're an empath (and people pleaser) like us, you know first hand how intense the dating process can be! What can you do when you feel EVERYTHING rather intensely? How do you manage your energy? (Spoiler alert:  we'll talk about energetic boundaries here!) The link to the Instagram LIVE mentioned in the episode! Now I invite you to turn up the volume and enjoy this episode of Flirtations! About our guest:  Allison KT is an IPEC and ICF certified coach, Reiki Master, and EFT tapping practitioner here to help her fellow recovering people-pleasers feel confident standing up for themselves and setting boundaries. She also has a degree in Psychology & Conflict Transformation and loves using her holistic boundary setting approach to help people see difficult conversations differently. In her work as The Grounded Empath she runs the Sacred Self-Care Community and offers a range of coaching programs helping people learn how to set boundaries that feel like loving self-protection. Outside of this, she's also a competitive powerlifter and group fitness instructor. Take the What Type of People-Pleaser Are You? quiz here and use code FLIRTY30 here to get 30% off her guided ebook and journal to prepare for difficult conversations! You can also find her on IG here: https://instagram.com/the.grounded.empath About your host:  Benjamin is a flirt and dating coach sharing his love of flirting and BFE - big flirt energy, with the world! A lifelong introvert and socially anxious member of society, Benjamin now helps singles and daters alike flirt with more confidence, clarity, and fun! As the flirt is all about connection, Benjamin helps the flirt community (the flirties!) date from a place that allows the value of connection in all forms - platonic and romantic connection - to take center stage and transform lives for greater healing and ultimately, a deeper connection with the self. You can connect with Benjamin on Instagram, TikTok, stream the Flirtations Flirtcast everywhere you listen to podcasts (like right here!), and find out more about working together 1:1 here.

Send us a Text Message.Spencer A. Murray is the Founder and Executive Director of NO HARM, National Organization for Healing and Redefining Manhood. He is a speaker, writer, minister, and conflict transformation practitioner who specializes in working with men and boys as it relates to unhealthy ideas of masculinity, and how these ideas contribute to violence towards self, women, and the community.He is a former educator with Detroit Public Schools where he taught at Paul Robeson Academy, an African-Centered School, and the Academy of the Americas, a Dual Language Immersion School. He holds a Master of Arts in teaching from Wayne State University, a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Western Michigan University, and a Doctor of Ministry degree from New York Theological Seminary, where his focus of study was Conflict Transformation. His doctoral work focused on the systemic influence of patriarchy in religion, and its tendency to oppress and perpetrate violence towards women. Based on his dissertation, Spencer published his first book, Conspiracy of Silence: Religious and Patriarchal Roots of Violence Towards Women.He is currently a Violence Prevention Consultant, as well as a Certified Family Violence Intervention Practitioner in the state of Georgia, where he intervenes with men to disrupt abusive behaviors. As a skilled facilitator, Spencer encourages accountability while inviting men to transform their thinking about themselves, women, and manhood. In addition to his harm reduction work, he is also an Adjunct Professor in Emory University's Candler School of Theology, where he teaches the introductory course, Skills in Conflict Transformation. As a Restorative Justice Consultant with the Georgia Justice Project, Spencer creates spaces for healing, restoration, and an awareness of our shared humanity.In this episode, Spencer shares a poem about his near suicide and the choices he made as part of his transformation.His years of experience working with men and boys, as well as his own journey to free himself from the prison of toxic masculinity, drives his passion to lead men to a deeper understanding of themselves - an understanding characterized by a reverence for the feminine aspect of creation. Spencer is convinced that a man who has true knowledge of self, will strive do no harm.Spencer lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife, Erica Parks Murray.Support the Show.Donate – CelesteFrazier.com

Many of us would rank getting along with colleagues as an important aspect of work, but, as Amy Gallo explains, relationships devoid of disagreement can actually be less productive. “While our natural human instinct is to avoid conflict, I believe that conflicts are not only an inevitable part of interacting with other humans, but they're a necessary part.”Gallo is a workplace expert, host of HBR's Women at Work podcast, and the author of Getting Along: How to Work With Anyone. Across her work, Gallo touts that the key to transforming conflicts into something productive is to understand its root cause and learn how to reframe them. “Even at the base of those unhealthy conflicts or those unproductive conflicts is something that needs to be resolved,” she says. In her conversation with host and strategic communications lecturer Matt Abrahams, Gallo provides useful frameworks and new concepts on how we can approach conflicts at work. Episode Reference Links:Amy Gallo: Website Amy Gallo's Books: Website Amy Gallo's Podcast: Women at WorkEp.132 Lean Into Failure: How to Make Mistakes That Work Website / YouTubeConnect:Email Questions & Feedback >>> thinkfast@stanford.eduEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn Page, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInStanford GSB >>> LinkedIn & TwitterChapters:(00:00:00) IntroductionMatt Abrahams introduces guest Amy Gallo, a workplace expert on communication and conflict.(00:01:00) The Role of Conflict in the WorkplaceThe benefits of conflict in professional settings and why not having enough conflict can be detrimental.(00:02:26) Facilitating Effective ConflictStrategies for creating productive conflict and the importance of normalizing conflict.(00:04:45) Frameworks for Navigating Unhealthy ConflictDetailed framework for addressing and transforming unhealthy conflicts into productive discussions.(00:11:56) The Power of Workplace FriendshipsHow workplace friendships can enhance job performance and personal satisfaction.(00:14:01) Balancing Friendships and Professional BoundariesAdvice on maintaining effective relationships without compromising professional integrity or favoritism.(00:16:53) The Final Three QuestionsAmy shares a conflict she handled effectively, a communicator she admires, and her recipe for successful communication.(00:20:01) ConclusionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TK Pooe & Lukhona Mnguni | The TK Show In this episode, TK speaks with political maverick Lukhona Mnguni. They explore Lukhona's journey as a political commentator, delve into the difference between neutrality and objectivity, and discuss why Lukhona rejects the label “political analyst.” The conversation also addresses the fearmongering around the so-called “Doomsday Coalition” between the ANC and the EFF, examines how polling can be manipulated to advance political agendas, and envisions what South Africa might look like beyond the 2024 elections. TK Pooe (PhD) is a senior lecturer at the Witwatersrand School of Governance; his main fields of research are Public Policy themes such as Local Economic Development, Law and Development, Scenario Planning and Thinking, and Failure Analysis. Over the last ten years, he has lectured and consulted for various institutions like the North-West University's Government Studies Programme, the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Gordon Institute of Business Science (University of Pretoria) and the Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute. Before joining academia, he worked in various government institutions as a Public Policy research consultant. Twitter LinkedIn Lukhona Mnguni is a governance, politics and development specialist and currently serves as the Acting Executive Director and Head of Policy and Research at the Rivonia Circle. He has also played in the politics broadcasting space, having hosted a flagship show: Power Talk on POWER987, a commercial radio station in Gauteng Province and recently, On the Spot with Lukhona Mnguni on eNCA. He holds a Bachelor's in Community and Development Studies and an Honours degree in Conflict Transformation and Peace Studies, both achieved cum laude from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Lukhona completed his MSc in Africa and International Development at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, in 2015.  Twitter Rivonia Circle Subscribe to our Substack.   Follow us on Social Media: YouTube LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram   Subscribe to the Discourse ZA Podcast: iTunes Stitcher Spotify RSS feed  

The concept I want to present today is the Six Dimensions of Conflict, which comes up in Chapters 2 and 3 of The Crossroads of Conflict by Ken Cloke. Ken has a model where he breaks down conflict and how we approach it into six areas, and then looks at that sextet from 4 different angles: - Orders of Resolution - Math/Geometry - Location in the body - Mediation style

Somia Sadiq is a peacebuilder and entrepreneur focused on Conflict Transformation. Our conversation was so wide-ranging I thought it would be worth a brief rundown of what we covered:   - Resilience and Fasting - Definitions: Settler and Newcomer -  Identity politics - Ancestral guilt and shame - How to approach history (and history of oppression) without guilt - The role of public apologies - The limits of apologies - The necessary components of an apology - intentionality - acceptance of harm - remorse - how it impacted you - Description of traditional mediation in Punjab (from her grandparents' house) - Highlights from William Ury's The Third Side: Community as the Conflict Management System - What makes something feel fair? - Is taking sides ethical? - How do global conflicts affect our individual experience? - What do people mean by "trauma-informed"? - The Mice and the Cherry Blossoms Experiment - Trauma vs Agency and Free Will   While it was a stellar interview, I have to say my favorite moment was her story at the end. Listen for it.    

This episode features selections from a September 2022 talk at Middlebury by John Paul Lederach, with an introduction from Middlebury president Laurie Patton.  John Paul Lederach is globally recognized for his pioneering theory and practice in the field of conflict transformation (CT). Lederach is senior fellow at Humanity United and professor emeritus of international peacebuilding at the University of Notre Dame. He is also the co-founder and first director of the Eastern Mennonite University's Center for Justice and Peacebuilding. Our work at Middlebury has been inspired and enriched by Lederach's work and by his personal example of hope and generosity. In September 2022, he was the keynote speaker at the college's Clifford Symposium. He serves on the Middlebury CT Collaborative External Advisory Board.  His 2005 book, The Moral Imagination, identifies risk taking, curiosity, creativity, and a relational focus as key dispositions for constructive engagement in conflict.  Thanks as always to our team of interns and staff who edit and produce these episodes. Special thanks to Caroline Harding for selecting powerful parts of Lederach's talk! https://www.middlebury.edu/conflict-transformation/who-we-are#external-advisory-board  

Dr. Michele DeMarco, an award-winning writer and author of Holding Onto Air: The Art and Science of Building a Resilient Spirit. Michele is a trained therapist, clinical ethicist, and researcher. Her research includes moral injury, psychology, trauma, neuroscience, and somatic and creative art therapies, world wisdom and spirituality. She has taught Creative Nonfiction and Conflict Transformation at California Institute of Integral Studies. We focus on the subject of Michele's series: How to Tend and Befriend Conflict. If we accept conflict is natural and necessary, what transformation becomes possible? We explore the errors of conventional conflict resolution, how to connect to the body's wisdom, detecting underlying issues, defense mechanisms, and the five conflict styles. We then go deeper into the nuances, such as accommodating other points of view without losing integrity, opening to feedback, and giving and receiving grace. I found our conversation immensely invaluable and I'm sure, if you're also human and struggle with other humans, you will too. Enjoy! Resources and References: Michele's website: https://micheledemarco.com/ Psychology Today blog ‘Soul Console': https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/soul-console Medium blog: https://michelejdemarco.medium.com/ Book: Holding Onto Air: The Art and Science of Building a Resilience Spirit Conflict Styles Assessment Tool: https://www.usip.org/public-education-new/conflict-styles-assessment

After a long break, I'm grateful to be sharing a new recording with Ethan exploring a wide range of topics, from how we can envision the more beautiful future our hearts know is possible, to grieving the world events, to IFS and trauma healing, and more. Ethan can be reached at (207)-338-5719. The Possibility Alliance mailing address is:85 Edgecomb RoadBelfast, ME 04915Tucker Walsh can be reached at possibilitynowpodcast@gmail.com Music by Gavin Leeper

If ever there were a need for empathy, it is now. Listening to the news about what's going on around the world, it feels as though humanity is fragmenting right before our eyes. Empathy is the glue that holds humanity together. Empathy reminds us to nurture life through connecting with one another in kindness and compassion. Empathy is one of the most powerful tools we have to transform conflict into harmony.Welcome to "Scaling the Empathy Wall”, Episode #126 of Co-creating Peace, a podcast about conscious communication and conflict transformation.On Nov. 4th, I will host the 3rd in a series of Empathy Summits produced by the Center for Building a Culture of Empathy. Please join me for this free online Empathy Summit – "Why is Empathy Essential in Conflict Resolution?" We'll hear from 5 international conflict resolution experts, then participate in Empathy Circles dialogues with other summit participants. To learn more and to register, visit https://www.empathysummit.comDenise Blanc, joins me to talk about how curiosity and inquiry can help us to scale that invisible, but oh-so-daunting wall that seems to divide us from the people around us so that we can discover and remember the beauty of our shared humanity. Together we explore how we can find the commonalities that are the foundation for empathy by starting conversations with clear intentions, asking questions that take us beneath the superficial, and acknowledging others to help them to feel seen and appreciated.Gems you'll want to harvest:Connecting well with others begins with intention & curiosityFinding what we share in common helps build a foundation for empathyAcknowledging and asking open questions helps find our commonalitiesThe wisdom that comes from initiating a “pattern interrupt” “Interrogating” your biases can help you reality-test and transcend themDenise Blanc, MA, EQCC, ACC is a communication expert, Certified Emotional Intelligence Coach, Facilitator, and Mediator. She coaches, teaches, and writes at the intersection of Emotional Intelligence, Conflict Transformation, and Mindfulness. Denise is the founder and CEO of River Logic Partners, a leadership coaching and consulting firm.  She is the author of RiverLogic: Tools to Transform Resistance and Create Flow in all of our Relationships described as “a deeply insightful guide to living in the presence of conflict - fluidly, with equanimity, caring and skill.” Denise's commitment is to inspire candor, courage, and compassionate communication in creating a more caring world.You can learn more about Denise Blanc and her book “RiverLogic: Tools to Transform Resistance and Create Flow in all of our Relationships” by visiting www.riverlogictools.comPlease support Co-creating Peace: Subscribe to Co-creating Peace on your favorite podcast provider Send me your ideas for topics and guests or be a guest to talk about your communication or conflict resolution challenges and receive free communication coaching Share on social media & tell the world about Co-creating Peace! Become a patron at www.patreon.com/CocreatingPeace Visit BridgesofPeace.com to learn more about Kathleen and her work.

Mx. Yaffa is an award-winning disabled, mad, trans, queer, Muslim, indigenous Palestinian. Mx. Yaffa conducts transformative work around displacement, decolonization, equity, and centering lived experiences of individuals most impacted by injustice. Mx. Yaffa is a storyteller and an equity and transformation consultant, having shared their story with over 100,000 audience members at speaking events globally. Mx. Yaffa has worked in over two dozen countries, and specializes in global and community vision building. Mx. Yaffa is an engineer, with a specialty in sustainability and social engineering, a peer support specialist, and an equity and transformation consultant. Mx. Yaffa utilizes peer support as a foundation for all their work, supporting peer-run spaces in organizational capacity building, equity, and sustainment. Mx. Yaffa brings together engineering, peer support, and trauma to support their vision of more equitable and accountable communities that lead to individuals' self-actualization. Mx. Yaffa is the Founder of several non-profits and community projects, such as CT Mutual Aid, and Life in My Days, an international non-profit that supports individuals and their communities on their journeys for self-actualization through mutual aid, transformative justice, and disability justice. For the last few years, Mx. Yaffa has also been a Master Recovery Educator, facilitating the RI Peer Support Certification training nationally to certify individuals as Peer Support Specialists. Additionally, Mx. Yaffa is an Equity Coach with Sustainable CT, supporting municipalities in the State in engraining equity practices into any sustainability work. Mx. Yaffa has a MA in Conflict Transformation and Social Justice from Queen's University Belfast, a Childhood Traumatic Stress graduate certificate from the Boston Trauma Center, and a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering from WPI. Mx. Yaffa currently serves as a board member for TransLifeline and is the previous co-chair of the International Association of Peer Supporters board. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jamarr-jabari/support

Exploring the research of Batja Mesquita and other cultural psychologists and social psychologists, this episode examines how emotions are enacted between humans. Challenging the US-centric worldview that emotions are only within an individual, Mesquita notes that emotions are continuously enacted within culture and relationships. Our podcast contrasts differences in Japanese orientations with amae, omoiyuri, and haji or shame. Drawing upon research on happiness, we examine how happiness has changed over time and how happiness differs across cultures. Within Latin American cultures, notions of simpatía and familísmo construct happiness as relational and go-with-the flow agreeableness. The episode concludes with an examination of the relevance of emotions to conflict transformation and the importance of approaching emotional disconnects with a spirit of empathy, perspective taking, and curiosity.The Music & Peacebuilding Podcast is hosted by Kevin Shorner-Johnson at Elizabethtown College. Join our professional development network at www.musicpeacebuilding.com - thinking deeply we reclaim space for connection and care.

Read and Sign our Petition to Proclaim the Full Resurrection Story on Easter Sunday: https://futurechurch.org/petition Preaching for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Caitlin Morneau offers a reflection on reclaiming connectedness: "Forgiveness is fundamentally an individual act, but with social implications. Every harm has repercussions, rippling impacts through time and community. Really living into the fullness of forgiveness means moving toward as full a reclamation of human dignity and communion as possible. When this becomes the way in which we move and live and have our being, suddenly seven times seventy becomes far more attainable — not a heroic act for the few. But we cannot do it alone. We need to encourage one another daily. And build up systems (legal and otherwise) that create vessels for mercy and grace to shape the labor of justice itself." Caitlin Morneau serves as Director of Restorative Justice at Catholic Mobilizing Network (CMN), the national Catholic organization working to end the death penalty and promote restorative justice through education, advocacy and prayer. Caitlin is a Bernardin Scholar at Catholic Theological Union where she is completing a MA in Ministry with a concentration in Spirituality and holds an MA in Conflict Transformation from the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding at Eastern Mennonite University. Caitlin is a facilitator of peacemaking circles and trained in restorative community conferencing. She lives in Alexandria, VA with her husband, two children, and black lab. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/09172023 to learn more about Caitlin, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

Welcome to the Opening Up podcast series, a new effort from the Conflict Transformation (CT) Collaborative at Middlebury!  Many people hear the word conflict and pull away, because they think of the harm that can come from destructive conflict. Yet conflict is part of the human experience, and constructive conflict can enrich our relationships and communities. This lens on conflict informs the field of "conflict transformation," and helps us understand the value of engaging across our differences.  The Conflict Transformation (CT) Collaborative at Middlebury is a major new initiative that seeks to use this lens on conflict to expand our work on intercultural communication, dialogue, restorative justice, and beyond. Middlebury is a global educational institution, and CT programs are being expanded at the College in Vermont, the Institute in Monterey, CA, at the Bread Loaf School of English, and in our Schools Abroad.  Our first two episodes are hosted by Sarah Stroup, director of the CT Collaborative and a political science professor at Middlebury. In Episode 1, we introduce you to the field of conflict transformation through the words of leading practitioners and scholars that have visiting Middlebury in our first year. 

Welcome to the Opening Up podcast series, a new effort from the Conflict Transformation (CT) Collaborative at Middlebury!  The Conflict Transformation (CT) Collaborative at Middlebury is a major new initiative that seeks to expand our work on critical self-awareness, conflict analysis, intercultural communication, dialogue, restorative justice, and beyond. Our first two episodes are hosted by Sarah Stroup, director of the CT Collaborative and a political science professor at Middlebury. In Episode 2, we introduce you to the faculty and staff who are designing the new projects and programs at Middlebury. Middlebury is a global educational institution, and CT programs are being expanded at the College in Vermont, the Institute in Monterey, CA, at the Bread Loaf School of English, and in our Schools Abroad. 

Today we're excited to share an episode from the Latitude Adjustment Podcast looking at the role Christian Zionism plays in continuing persecution of Palestinians. Eric Maddox completed his graduate research in Conflict Transformation from Dheisheh Refugee Camp in the Occupied West Bank, collecting oral histories from the 1948 War. He is the founder and director of the Palestine Podcast Academy, and the host of Latitude Adjustment Podcast. He interviewed Rev. Dr. Don Wagner, a friend of Mondoweiss, and expert on Christian Zionism. From Latitude Adjustment's show notes: While there have been different strains of Christian Zionism dating back to the Sixteenth Century, the most politicized, powerful, and violent iteration of the movement has its roots in the contemporary Christian Evangelical Church. Modern Christian Zionists hold that the ethnic cleansing of roughly 750,000 Palestinians from their homes in historic Palestine in 1948 by Jewish Zionists was the fulfillment of a Biblical prophecy in which the so-called Holy Land must be resettled by the Jewish people in order to usher in the return of Jesus Christ as the messiah. Modern Christian Zionism is distinct from the modern form of political Zionism that arose amongst the European Jewish community in the late 19th Century. Don Wagner is a Christian theologian, a former minister, and author. He received a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from McCormick Theological Seminary. He is also author of, "Glory to God in the Lowest: Journeys to an Unholy Land". If you want to hear more from the Latitude Adjustment Podcast and the Palestine Podcast Academy, check our show notes for links. - - - - - Support our work Help us continue our critical independent coverage of events in Palestine, Israel, and related U.S. politics. Donate today at https://mondoweiss.net/donate Articles and Links mentioned in the show Don Wagner's articles at Mondoweiss Latitude Adjustment Podcast Glory to God in the Lowest: Journeys to an Unholy Land, Don Wagner Subscribe to our free email newsletters. Share this podcast Share The Mondoweiss Podcast with your followers on Twitter. Click here to post a tweet! If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Podchaser and leave us a review and follow the show! Follow The Mondoweiss Podcast wherever you listen Amazon Apple Podcasts Audible Deezer Gaana Google Podcasts Overcast Player.fm RadioPublic Spotify Stitcher TuneIn YouTube Our RSS feed We want your feedback! Email us Leave us an audio message at SparkPipe More from Mondoweiss Subscribe to our free email newsletters: Daily Headlines Weekly Briefing The Shift tracks U.S. politics Palestine Letter West Bank Dispatch Follow us on social media Facebook Mastodon Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn  

Solutions to Violence features Ira Grupper and Russ Vandenbroucke. Their topic is the Palestinian/Israeli conflict. Russ Vandenbroucke earned his doctorate of Fine Arts from the Yale School of Drama and has worked as director, dramaturge, playwright and producer at regional theatres across the country. He was a Fulbright Scholar in Australia, and a Rotary Foundation World Peace Fellow in Thailand, where he adapted and directed the play, An Evening with Global Peacemakers. Dr. Vandenbroucke was the founding director of the University of Louisville's Peace, Justice & Conflict Transformation program. He last visited Israel and the Occupied Territories of Palestine in 2016 through the American Research Center. Ira Grupper has been a political activist for over 60 years. He has been a teacher of Civil Rights and the history of the Palestinian/Israeli conflict. Ira is a Bellarmine emeritus professor and has been conducted into the Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame. Ira Grupper has traveled throughout Israel and the Palestinian territories. He has served as cochair of the New Jewish Agenda which has 5000 members. Ira has been involved in labor, disability and human rights movements covering those issues as a journalist.

Rex Miller shares insights on overcoming conflicts and fostering effective communication in today's Reflections episode. By encouraging direct conversations and avoiding assumptions, managers can step back and allow team members to address conflicts themselves. Rex introduces "NIMSU" - "No Information, Make Shit Up" - an acronym capturing a tendency to fill in the gaps by creating assumptions and narratives when faced with differing perspectives, fueling misunderstandings and conflicts. Through a personal story with his son, Rex emphasizes the value of understanding individual energy drains and communicating to prevent assumptions. Turn conflicts into catalysts for growth through active listening, open-ended questions, and by avoiding narrative-building without verification. Tune into this episode to learn how to navigate differences by reframing conflicts and discover the power of effective communication to foster a culture of understanding and empathy.

Claire de Mézerville López and co-host Kaleigh Mrowka welcome Laura Mack to the Restorative Works! Podcast as part of our higher education series.   Laura speaks about the difference between using restorative methods in higher education spaces versus K-12 education. Navigating the transition between teenagerhood into young adulthood requires high support and high accountability. This allows students to sharpen skills that will be most important as emerging adults in the world outside of college. She describes how she engages students facing conduct issues by first building rapport and letting that student know that their individual experience is important to understanding the conflict they are addressing. She helps to foster a sense of community on her campus by proactively using a restorative framework with her staff and students.   Laura Mack is the Associate Director of Student Accountability and Conflict Transformation at Moravian University. Her understanding of restorative practices occurred as a residence life hall director, and, after her initial training, she expanded her knowledge of the work and applied it to much of her life. Today, she takes pride in her work at Moravian University, helping college students recognize their actions' impact on the greater campus community and training faculty and staff on how utilizing a restorative framework can create opportunities for a truly engaged community. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master's in Counselor Education from the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore.

Today's guest is Denise Blanc, a Senior Organizational Development Consultant, Mediator, and Emotional Intelligence Coach.  With over two decades contributing to the field of Organizational Development as an Executive Coach, Facilitator, and internal Senior Leader, Denise teaches that leadership is about the ability to manage relationships, navigate social networks, and influence and inspire others.  She has coached CEO's, Executive Directors and Managers in healthcare and business, and her key areas of focus include:  Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion,) and Conflict Transformation.  And her book, RiverLogic: Tools to Transform Resistance and Create Flow in all of our Relationships, brings together some of the best thinking from across the domains of neuroscience, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence into a single work.LINKSRiverLogic: Tools to Transform Resistance and Create Flow is all of our Relationships (Book)RiverLogic Tools WebsiteTo help support our show, visit:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2017272/supportFor additional management resources and information, please visit us at:  https://managementworksmedia.com You can email us at:  managementworks@managementworksmedia.com Support the show

Scott Meyer has a very unique background. He has a master's degree in Philosophy, Peace, and Conflict Transformation and he now works in the world of AI. He's the perfect guest to come speak about what's happening currently in education and how we can prepare ourselves for the future. Scott emphasizes the importance of embracing one's uniqueness and taking the "weird route" in life. He also talks about the potential for AI in education. Scott Meter writes, teachers, and consults on AI adoption across industries. He's a Rosetta Stone for making complex tech understandable and useful. He created Five Minute AI (http://fivemin.ai/.), providing quick tutorials to help people live well and work smart with AI. His courses apply AI in specific industries such as non-profits, creative agencies, and education. You'll find him exploring the future of learning and AI through podcasts, essays, and videos at Ed3.gg. Learn more about creating better learning environments at www.Kay-Twelve.com. Kevin Stoller is the host of the Better Learning Podcast and Co-Founder of Kay-Twelve, a national leader for educational furniture. Find out more about Kevin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinstoller/ For more episodes of the Better Learning Podcast, visit https://www.betterlearningpodcast.com/ Who made this episode possible? Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://www.secondclassfoundation.org/

Episode 63 is a big one for us! We're joined by Leeron Tal Dvir (CDC) and Reb Ezra Weinberg. On this episode we talk about celebration a B-Mitzvah in divorceland from a professional as well as a personal perspective. And we share about how the process is going or has gone for all of us, and our families. How do we handle the stress leading up to it? How do we handle planning responsibilities, honors on the day of, and the emotional labor of it all? What if i'm dealing with an uncooperative ex and a high conflict divorce? And what's the best I can realistically hope for on this special day?    Guest Bios: Leeron Tal Dvir CDC - Leeron Tal grew up in the San Fernando Valley to Israeli parents. She comes from an eclectic background working in Entertainment Public Relations, Marketing, Special Events and Community Development she is most passionate and has 15 years of experience working in the Jewish Community as Child Development Educator, most recently as a Preschool Director and Parenting Facilitator.  When seeing so many marriages fall apart around her in 2021 during the pandemic, she decided to study and become a Certified Divorce Coach through the International Divorce Coach Centre of Excellence. Leeron started My Divorce Concierge in August 2022 and is completely fulfilled from helping others. She provides a service she wished she had for herself in the beginning stages of her challenging divorce.  In addition to coaching, Leeron in back working in the Jewish Community as the Director of Events & Programing at Adat Ari El in Valley Village. She lives in Burbank where she is heavily involved with the City of Burbank. She lives with her two young boys, Micah and Liam and enjoys spending time with her family, salsa dancing, creative writing and RV camping.   Reb Ezra Weinberg - Whether he is working as a shaliach tzibur, a Jewish educator, a songleader or a Jewish camp professional, Reb Ezra's role in the Jewish community and beyond always comes back to his ability to lift spirits and create community. He is the Founder of ReVoice - a Journey of Discovery for Jewish Families Going Through Divorce.  He also officiates weddings and Bnai Mitzvot, he teaches courses on connecting to Jewish prayer and he helps communities get unstuck around the topic of "Israel."   He teaches a course at Fairleigh Dickinson University, alongside a Priest and an Imam called, “One G-d, Three Paths.” He is a native Philadelphian and holds an MA in Conflict Transformation.  

In this latest episode William is joined by Samantha Hardy to discuss the Fundamentals of Conflict Coaching. Samantha is the principal of Conflict Coaching International, and the Director and Lead Trainer for CCI Academy. She is an experienced mediator and conflict coach and the founder of the REAL Conflict Coaching System™. Sam has been accredited as a mediator under the Australian National Mediation Accreditation System and is a Certified Transformative Mediator by the US Institute of Conflict Transformation. She is a Certified Narrative Coach. In 2021 Sam was awarded the Australian Resolution Institute Award for Service to Dispute Resolution for her leadership and innovation in the field. She was also awarded 2022 Conflict Coach of the Year at the Australian Dispute Resolution Awards. Sam holds a PhD in Law and Conflict Resolution, as well as other postgraduate qualifications in adult education. Sam has also published widely in conflict resolution, including her books Dispute Resolution in Australia, Mediation for Lawyers and Conflict Coaching Fundamentals: Working with Conflict Stories. Listeners will gain many valuable insights from this episode as Sam and William explore the topic of Conflict Coaching together and the benefits it can bring to the workplace and the mediation process.   Find out more about the work Samantha does here https://www.cciacademy.com/

An East Tennessee native with Appalachian roots like Mary Kingsley, Jonathan McRay shares his day-to-day as he works in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. With an MA in Conflict Transformation and Restorative Justice, Jonathan has worked with Vine and Fig, Speakers Collective of Soul Fire Farm, and the Cambium Collective. He founded Silver Run Forest Farm along with his partner Cornelius Deppe, where he grows plants and is committed to cleansing the pollutants from our souls, society, and soil. An advocate of land care, transformative racial justice, and renewable energy sources, Jonathan sits down with Mary and Emma to discuss how his love of trees started it all, restorative justice, and collective land trusts. Topics Discussed • Appalachian tradition of "planting by the signs" • How a Childhood in Central Appalachia Fostered a Love of Land • The Riparian Nursery • Collective Land Trusts and Decommodification of Farm Land • Restorative Justice, its Critiques, and How to Practice It • Questions to Ask Ourselves; What's Happened Here, Whose Responsibility is it to Make it Right, Who Needs to Participate to Bring Healing, and What are the Root Causes? • Food Sovereignty and Ecological Restoration, • Storytelling through Plants & Honoring Their Indigenous Partners • Uprooting Racism in the Food System Trainings • Land Ownership and Food System's White Supremacist Roots • Supporting Black Farmers • Mariame Kaba's Hope & James Hal Cone's Whose Earth Is It Anyway? • The False Idea of Human Supremacy over Nature • Jonathan's Native Plant Nursery & Folk School • Agroforestry • Watershed Health Episode Resources: Follow Jonathan McRay on Instagram Learn More About Jonathan Here "The Nature of Community: Restorative Justice and Permaculture" by Jonathan McRay, in the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding Acres of Ancestry "A History of the World in Seven Cheap Things A Guide to Capitalism, Nature, and the Future of the Planet" by Raj Patel  "The Cooking Gene: A Journey Through African American Culinary History in the Old South" by Michael W. Twitty Ishmael by Daniel Quinn Adrienne Maree Brown The Good Dirt: Planning a "Sustainable" Wedding: A Peek Into Our Process The Good Dirt: Planning a "Sustainable" Wedding: A Peek Into Our Process {PART 2} This Episode is Sponsored by Pinetree Garden Seeds! Order their seeds today from superseeds.com and use our promo code: GOODDIRT15 for 15% off your entire order! ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

Season 4 Episode 7How to Shut Up, Listen, and Believe"Multicultural relationships are a vaccine to the terrible virus of racism" - Dr. David AndersonHere at Vineyard Columbus, part of our mission statement is to develop multi-ethnic communities of disciples. Multicultural ministry is interwoven into our Christian heritage and guaranteed as the fullness of God's promised Kingdom. It's a big deal to us here on the In-Between. But doing the work of multicultural ministry is much more than fellowship and Sunday morning niceties. Today we're joined by two experts who will be sharing about doing the hard work of building and sustaining multicultural ministry through the art of radical inclusion. Dr. Dave Anderson is the founder and President of Gracism Global- one of the world's leading authorities on bridging the deep divides of race, faith, culture, and wealth. Known as the bridge-building voice in the Nation's Capital, Anderson hosts the daily radio talk show "Real Talk with Dr. David Anderson" – the most listened to Christian talk station on the East Coast. As the founder and senior pastor of Bridgeway Community Church, Dr. Anderson reaches a multicultural congregation of over 10,000 weekly attendees from more than 60 nations, viewed online in over 100 countries, with locations in Columbia and Owings Mills, Maryland. He authored a book, Gracism, The Art of Inclusion, in 2007 which we will be discussing today. We're also joined by Pastor David Heiliger - the director of Gracism Global, a diversity consulting firm committed to equipping transformational leaders for the sake of racial healing. David is also the Pastor of Multicultural Bridge Building at Bridgeway Community Church in Columbia, Maryland, where over 60 different nations are represented in the church body. David graduated from the Center for Justice and Peace-building at Eastern Mennonite University with a Master's Degree in Conflict Transformation. He is training for his first Half Ironman and loves spending time outdoors with his wife, Julie, and their 8-year-old daughter.https://gracismglobal.com/ https://andersonspeaks.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-heiliger-01081939/ https://bookstore.vineyardcolumbus.org/reads/p/gracism-the-art-of-inclusion?rq=gracism

    Slam the Gavel welcomes Michelle MacDonald to the podcast. She is a restorative attorney, circle facilitator, mediator, and trainer since 1986.  After litigating families for 25 years, she founded Family Innocence, a non-profit dedicated to keeping families out of court: resolving conflicts and injustices peacefully.       Thomas Shimota is a seasoned businessman, having owned and operated NAPA auto parts franchise stores for nearly 30 years.  He is volunteer board member and administrator of Family Innocence, a nonprofit dedicated to keeping families out of court: resolving conflicts and injustices peacefully.  Tom is trained in three forms of mediation, with Erickson Mediation Institute, Simon Mediation in association with the Institute for the Study of Conflict Transformation, Inc (Transformative Mediation), and restorative circle mediation with Family Innocence, where he was also assistant faculty.  Tom has participated in a variety of restorative circle trainings including with the National Association of Community & Restorative Justice. Tom is a family innocence advocate, and has co-facilitated a variety of restorative circle mediations. To Reach Attorney MacDonald and Tom Shimota: http://www.familyinnocence.com/612-554-0932. Some good news to spread , below… S1,E1. ENJOY THE RIDE:RESTORATIVE JUSTICE CIRCLE Mediation Training  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5aXwBQ9Iiw Spread the bird!Familycourt.com is a site dedicated to  abolishing court for families. Our motto:  Don't go to Family Court, go to Familycourt.com !  Our world, and yours, is full of conflicts to resolve, conflicts that strain and drain us both financially and emotionally. If not you, who?  If not now, when?  Learn how to resolve your own conflicts, or help others resolve theirs, or become a qualified restorative justice mediator by participating in  Enjoy the Ride: Restorative Justice Circle Mediation Training -  the movie. While the sitcom, Cheers, was set in a bar,  in this 6 season entertaining Edu-film, you will enjoy the ride in a classroom. One of the most important skills that you have to learn in life is conflict resolution: how to resolve a conflict.  How to restore or reconcile a strained or broken relationship - or you're going to spend a lot of your life miserable. How to resolve conflict at work? in your marriage? if your a parent with children? How to resolve conflict with friends, in the community, at church, in a small group, literally everywhere.  Here's the problem: nobody ever taught you. Nobody.  Until now.  Enjoy the Ride! Call Michelle MacDonald at 612-554-0932 to arrange to audit portions of the course, or become a certified Restorative Justice Circle Mediator through Family Innocence.This episode of Slam the Gavel is sponsored by CPSprotect Consulting Services. A Child Protective Services case is one of the most frightening experiences for any parent. Don't face it alone. Face it with confidence! With UrgentAssist by CPSprotect, you can have access to former CPS investigators to make sure you preserve your rights and protect your family. If you're facing CPS involvement and aren't sure where to turn, their child welfare consultants can help you.  Visit cpsprotect.com/subscribe and enter the coupon code: SlamTheGavel for 10% off your first year of UrgentAssist AVAILABLE in ALL 50 STATES.Web:Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

There's conflict resolution, conflict management, and conflict transformation. But at the end of the day, conflict is a part of life. It's how we view and embrace the conflict that will either hinder our growth or elevate it. Let's see it as an experience we opt to "struggle well" in. Look up, and let's elevate. https://linktr.ee/genthebuilder

Omid returns with a timely and flowing discussion on the connection between spirituality and conflict transformation.Join Omid on a heart-centered and spiritually-focused educational tour of Turkey coming up in June 2023: Illuminated Tours - TurkeySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This month on The Growing Edge Podcast we will be revisiting our Feb 2021 conversation with John Paul Lederach, Professor Emeritus of International Peace Building, and internationally respected expert in conflict transformation. John Paul describes the stages that lead to violence in a society, as well as the ways people heal and create communal networks of change. In a time when we are all deeply concerned about the tragic violence happening The Ukraine, The Growing Edge is revisiting this Powerful conversation about how hope for a more peaceful world happens in daily and personal ways as well as through community, national and global efforts.