Podcast appearances and mentions of mel duncan

Gospel Reformation Network executive council members Jon Payne, Ligon Duncan, Mel Duncan, Richard Phillips, Jason Helopoulos, David Strain, and Jonathan Master have an engaging roundtable discussion on the nature and task of the ruling elder. This is also the theme of the 2025 GRN National Conference in Sanford, Florida (May 7-8). You can learn more about the conference and register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-grn-national-conference-tickets-1030379682367

This episode of Nonviolence Radio welcomes Mel Duncan, the founding director of Nonviolent Peaceforce and longtime peace activist. Mel talks to Michael and Stephanie about a proposal to bring unarmed civilian protectors to Gaza. Unarmed civilian protection (UCP) – the practice of protecting vulnerable groups by having well trained unarmed people accompany them in areas of danger – has been shown to be extremely effective, even in places entrenched in violent conflict. Too often we are told by conventional history and mainstream media that the appropriate, and indeed, only ‘realistic' response to violence is yet more violence. Mel encourages us to question this assumption: When we're presented with these kinds of situations [of violent conflict], we have been fed, so often, that the only way to deal with that is by bringing in the drones and the jets and the 2,000-pound bombs, that we see what is counterintuitive. When we see entire neighborhoods blown up, and blown up, and blown up and the response by policymakers is, let's do it more, that's counterintuitive. And so, what we're doing is rational and intuitive and speaks to the core of the human spirit.UCP, already practiced (though rarely reported) by organizations and individuals all over the world, has been successful in Sudan, in the Philippines, in Colombia – even in parts of Palestine – to name only a few places. UCP meets violence with the courage to create a different path, and in this reminds us of our core decency, kindness and the incredible strength we show when we choose to act from love.

On the actual 50th birthday of the PCA ruling elder Mel Duncan, the son of a PCA founding family, joins us as we reflect on the PCA's beginnings and roots with the help of audio of his home church's congregational meeting to leave the PCUS and of the first "Continuing Presbyterian Church" general assembly in 1973. Mr. Duncan is on staff at Second Presbyterian Church in Greenville, SC and works with the Gospel Reformation Network. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmN5sfmwsBE

We wrap up the historic Anniversary PCA General Assembly with esteemed ruling elder Mel Duncan AND the Presbygirls AND their pastor husbands! What a show! Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEIgTi3g3yc

Leaders of the Gospel Reformation Network join us to talk about the 2023 GRN national conference May 3 and 4 in Charlotte, NC. Jon Payne and Mel Duncan talk about the organization's history, purpose, and future and about the speakers and topics slated for the May conference. Learn more at: GRN National Conference (May 3-4) | Gospel Reformation Network. Get 10% of the registration fee by using the promo code PRESBYCAST.  Watch: https://www.youtube.com/live/9YhwbBR_cys?feature=share

Mel Duncan is the Co-founder and Director of Advocacy and Outreach for Nonviolent Peaceforce U.S. (NP), a world leader in unarmed civilian protection. NP's nonviolent civilian protectors provide direct protection to civilians caught in violent conflict and work with local groups to prevent further violence in a variety of conflict areas including South Sudan, Iraq, the Philippines, Bangladesh and Myanmar. Mel has represented NP at the United Nations where the group has been granted Consultative Status. Recent UN global reviews as well as Security Council and General Assembly Resolutions have cited and recommended unarmed civilian protection. The Presbyterian Peace Fellowship honored Mel with their 2010 Peace Seeker award. The Fellowship of Reconciliation USA awarded him their 2007 Pfeffer International Peace Prize on behalf of Nonviolent Peaceforce's “courageous efforts in conflict regions around the world.” The Utne Reader named him as one of “50 Visionaries Who are Changing Our World.” The American Friends Service Committee nominated Nonviolent Peaceforce for the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize. In 2018 Nonviolent Peaceforce received the Luxembourg Peace Prize. Mel is a graduate of Macalester College, St. Paul Minnesota, USA. In 2006 he was honored with their Distinguished Citizen award. He and his wife, Georgia Heller Duncan, have eight children and twelve grandchildren.

Gospel Reformation Network leaders pastor Jon Payne and ruling elder Mel Duncan join us to talk about the GRN, its reason for being, and reasons for both hope and concern in the Presbyterian Church in America. The GRN fall gathering is coming soon. Learn more here: https://gospelreformation.net/grn-fall-gathering/

On October 6, 2021, World BEYOND War presented the first War Abolisher awards to Peace Boat, Mel Duncan and Save Sinjajevina. This episode brings us into the ceremony where Peace Boat founder Yoshioka Tatsuya, nonviolent defense pioneer Mel Duncan and Save Sinjajevina activists Milan Sekulovic and Petra Glomazic talk about their inspiring achievements, introduced or joined by friends and allies Ann Wright, John Reuwer, Rosemary Kabaki, Leah Bolger, Pablo Dominguez and Persida Jovanovic. With live music by Ron Korb. Also including a chat with World BEYOND War's development director Alex McAdams about the organization's exciting growth.

March 10, 2021 Our Special Guests are Marna Anderson and Kalaya'an Mendoza of the Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP). Whether it's silencing the guns in Darfur or training emerging women leaders in the Philippines, the NP is on the job -- forging a new form of Peacekeeping without guns. Mel Duncan and David Hartsough founded NP in 2002, launching it right into action -- deploying the first Peacekeeping team to Sri Lanka​during a civil war between the government and the rebel Tamal Tigers ​where they worked with mothers for the return of child soldiers, accompanied journalists who were under threat and provided a protective presence in vulnerable areas. Marna joined NP after seeing firsthand the devastation of war and the suffering it brought to El Salvador, where billions in US military aid led to neither side "winning" and over 75,000 people killed, communities devastated, and families traumatized for generations. When a Philippines village of 1000 people were panicking and fleeing, with two armed patrols about to converge on them, elders called in an NP team. They succeeded in getting the armed patrols to back off without danger. Join us and hear how NP is protecting civilians and building a culture of peace around the world. ​Marna Anderson is NP's "Director of USA" - bringing in her expertise in organizational effectiveness, fundraising, human rights as well as her focus in conservation and in protecting women and children from violence. ​Kalaya'an Mendoza is Director of U.S. Programs and co-founder of Across Frontlines, an organization that works alongside frontline human rights defenders to keep their communities safe from state and non-state actor violence. -- See the video at: PeoplePoweredPlanet.com -- Music by: „World Citizen“ Jahcoustix feat. Shaggy courtesy of Dominik Haas, Telefonica and EoM Also, check out the film on World Citizen #1 Garry Davis at: www.theworldismycountry.com​

This is the second half of a very important conversation that we should all be having, rethinking security, restorative processes, and restoring harm in our communities. 3D Restorative Solutions: https://3drestorativesolutions.com/ Nonviolent Peaceforce: https://www.nonviolentpeaceforce.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/3drestorativesolutions/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/3drestorativesolutions/support

In this part one of a two-part series, we listen to Mel Duncan speak on his experiences traveling around the world teaching methods of protecting people from violence and how we can also adopt methods that will build stronger and safer communities. Part 2 scheduled to post Monday 12.14 @ 1pm https://3drestorativesolutions.com/ https://www.nonviolentpeaceforce.org/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/3drestorativesolutions/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/3drestorativesolutions/support

In this episode of Nonviolence Radio, Michael Nagler interviews Mel Duncan, the co-founder and Director of Advocacy and Outreach for Nonviolent Peaceforce, a world leader in unarmed civilian protection. Mel represents Nonviolent Peaceforce at the United Nations where the group has been granted consultative status. Nonviolent Peaceforce provides direct protection to civilians caught in violent conflict and works with local groups on violence deterrence in a variety of conflict areas around the world. Mel speaks of the powerful work the Nonviolent Peaceforce has accomplished in conflict areas around the globe by identifying 77 best practices to prevent violence, protect civilians, saving lives, and promoting peace through the unique tool of Unarmed Civilian Protection. The post Nonviolent Peaceforce: Defending Democracy appeared first on Metta Center.

In this episode of Nonviolence Radio, Michael Nagler interviews Mel Duncan, the co-founder and Director of Advocacy and Outreach for Nonviolent Peaceforce, a world leader in unarmed civilian protection. Mel represents Nonviolent Peaceforce at the United Nations where the group has been granted consultative status. Nonviolent Peaceforce provides direct protection to civilians caught in violent conflict and works with local groups on violence deterrence in a variety of conflict areas around the world.Mel speaks of the powerful work the Nonviolent Peaceforce has accomplished in conflict areas around the globe by identifying 77 best practices to prevent violence, protect civilians, saving lives, and promoting peace through the unique tool of Unarmed Civilian Protection.

Mel Duncan is a co-founder and current Director of Advocacy and Outreach for Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP), a world leader in unarmed civilian protection. NP provides direct protection to civilians caught in violent conflict and works with local groups on violence deterrence in a variety of conflict areas around the world. Mel represents NP at the United Nations where the group has been granted consultative status. Two recent UN global reviews cited and recommended unarmed civilian protection. The Presbyterian Peace Fellowship honored Mel with their 2010 Peace Seeker award. The Fellowship of Reconciliation USA awarded him their 2007 Pfeffer International Peace Prize on behalf of Nonviolent Peaceforce’s “courageous efforts in conflict regions around the world.” The Utne Reader named him as one of “50 Visionaries Who are Changing Our World.” The American Friends Service Committee nominated Nonviolent Peaceforce for the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize. Mel is a graduate of Macalester College, St. Paul Minnesota. In 2006 he was honored with their Distinguished Citizen award. He also holds a Masters degree from the University of Creation Spirituality. He splits his time between St. Paul and, New York City. He and his wife, Georgia, have eight children and twelve grandchildren.   https://www.nonviolentpeaceforce.org/

First the good news: The Nonviolent Peaceforce for 18 years has successfully protected civilians in conflict zones by sending unarmed peace keepers to square off against heavily armed opponents. Now the better news: increasingly they are gathering allies in every corner of the globe. Host Bart Jackson invites Nonviolent Peaceforce founder Mel Duncan to describe the many newly burgeoning organizations that are responding to violent conflict with unarmed strategies. Mel examines the reason for these new groups coming into existence, their achievements, and the why their specific tactics are so effective. Further, Mel talks about his Unarmed Civilian Good Practices Project and the collaborative conventions of global peacekeepers. Tune in and discover the forces that are positively halting destructive violence.

First the good news: The Nonviolent Peaceforce for 18 years has successfully protected civilians in conflict zones by sending unarmed peace keepers to square off against heavily armed opponents.  Now the better news: increasingly they are gathering allies in every corner of the globe.  Host Bart Jackson invites Nonviolent Peaceforce founder Mel Duncan to describe the many newly burgeoning organizations that are responding to violent conflict  with unarmed strategies.  Mel examines the reason for these new groups coming into existence, their achievements, and the why their specific tactics are so effective.  Further, Mel talks about his Unarmed Civilian Good Practices Project and the collaborative conventions of global peacekeepers.  Tune in and discover the forces that are positively halting destructive violence.

In this edition, we welcome Mr. Mel Duncan and Dr. Richard Phillips into the studio to discuss the Gospel Reformation Network: its history, aims, and methods.

Can one man start a peace revolution?  Can several unarmed individuals square off against companies of armed soldiers and halt the rape, pillage, and massacre that inevitably partners with war?  It might seem ludicrous to think it possible – until you have met Mr. Mel Duncan, founder of the Nonviolent Peaceforce.  Host Bart Jackson invites Mel to explain exactly how he has forged teams of international, unarmed peacekeepers who protect civilians in war-torn countries.  Tune in and take home a little hope this Christmas season, from the courageous gentlemen and ladies who are stopping the horrors war one battlefield at a time.  Yes, Peace is triumphing.  

Talk Nation Radio: Mel Duncan on why unarmed civilian protection is better than war Written by davidswanson  Mel Duncan is a co-founder and current Director of Advocacy and Outreach for Nonviolent Peaceforce, an international non-governmental organization that provides direct protection to civilians caught in violent conflict and works with local civil society groups on violence deterrence throughout the world.  He has received numerous awards. The Utne Reader named Duncan one of “50 Visionaries Who are Changing Our World.”  The American Friends Service Committee nominated Nonviolent Peaceforce for the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize. Total run time: 29:00 Host: David Swanson.Producer: David Swanson.Music by Duke Ellington. Syndicated by Pacifica Network. Please encourage your local radio stations to carry this program every week!

Mel Duncan is a co-founder and current Director of Advocacy and Outreach for Nonviolent Peaceforce, an international non-governmental organization that provides direct protection to civilians caught in violent conflict and works with local civil society groups on violence deterrence throughout the world. He has received numerous awards. The Utne Reader named Duncan one of “50 Visionaries Who are Changing Our World.” The American Friends Service Committee nominated Nonviolent Peaceforce for the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize.

In this episode, Susan interviews Mel Duncan, the Founding Director and Director of Advocacy and Outreach of Nonviolent Peace Force (NP) which provides unarmed civilian protection in the world's most deadliest of conflicts. In this moving account of the power of “the third side”, Mel talks about those who put themselves in harms way, both nationals and internationals, in conflicts in S. Sudan, Colombia, the Philippines and elsewhere. Mel also talks about how 90% of current victims of current warfare are women and children. Rape, for instance, has become a central strategy of most violent conflict today and NP has tremendous success in stopping further atrocities as Mel describes. He reflects on the origins of NP, as well as his own life path to begin this work when first challenged by a Sufi teacher to “enter the heart of his enemy and work from a place of unity”. He was then further inspired to continue by his stay with Thich Nat Hahn at Plum Village in Southern France.

Imagine you are standing unarmed as a hoard of trigger-ready soldiers strides into your peaceful town hell-bent on destruction. Could you protect the citizens?  What would you do?  Host Bart Jackson's guest Mel Duncan, founder of The Nonviolent Peaceforce not only insists “yes, unarmed peacemakers can prevail,” he and his staff daily train peacemaking teams exactly how to thwart such destruction in scores of war-torn lands.  Here stands one of the most courageous, positive, and hopeful forces of our time.  Got Hope?  Tune in and learn from this leader how to inspire the achievement of “the impossible” and take home a greater realization of the forces at work for global peace.

In this interview from March 2007, R.C. Sproul speaks with Mel Duncan about Ligonier's relationship with pastors and church leaders.

In this interview from September 2006, R.C. Sproul speaks with Mel Duncan about how the Lord has used Ligonier Ministries to help equip local churches.

New friend of the show Mel Duncan and Yammer veteran Jesse Loudenbarger stop by the cabin to chat about their new project, music, twitter, cats, and sequels. Enjoy!

Mel Duncan is a founder and force behind Nonviolent Peaceforce, an important evolution in the work of unarmed, well-trained, civilian peacekeepers. With active programs in Sri Lanka, the Philippines, Sudan and engaging soon in South Caucasus, Nonviolent Peaceforce has drawn widespread recognition and support, including funding from UNICEF, an upcoming training at the UN, and invitations from heads of state.

Compelling moments from the 2005 season of Peace Talks Radio episodes. Info: Listeners will hear from: - Yolanda King, daughter of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., talking about the nonviolent legacy of her father. - Princeton University Professor Dr. Zia Mian on nuclear disarmament issues. - Parenting expert Ruth Beaglehole on how to raise children without resorting to physical or emotional violence. - Musician Steve Earle about his campaign to abolish the death penalty. - Mel Duncan, executive director of the Nonviolent Peaceforce at work in Sri Lanka. - Oren Lyons and John Mohawk on American Indian peacemaking traditions (this segment covered by stations running a newscast). - Teenage girls from all sides of the conflict in the Middle East talking about their fears and hopes at a summer Peace Camp. - And a bonus interview with President Jimmy Carter recorded in 2002.

Compelling moments from the 2005 season of Peace Talks Radio episodes. Info: Listeners will hear from: - Yolanda King, daughter of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., talking about the nonviolent legacy of her father. - Princeton University Professor Dr. Zia Mian on nuclear disarmament issues. - Parenting expert Ruth Beaglehole on how to raise children without resorting to physical or emotional violence. - Musician Steve Earle about his campaign to abolish the death penalty. - Mel Duncan, executive director of the Nonviolent Peaceforce at work in Sri Lanka. - Oren Lyons and John Mohawk on American Indian peacemaking traditions (this segment covered by stations running a newscast). - Teenage girls from all sides of the conflict in the Middle East talking about their fears and hopes at a summer Peace Camp. - And a bonus interview with President Jimmy Carter recorded in 2002.