Podcasts about peacekeepers

There's a difference between a peacemaker and a peacekeeper — and most of us have been a peacekeeper our whole lives without realizing it. In this final message of The Good Life, we sit in Matthew 5:9: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." If you've ever kept the peace by staying quiet, smoothing it over, or sweeping it under the rug, this one is for you.Keeping the peace can look calm on the outside while nothing underneath is actually whole. The Bible has a fuller word for peace — shalom — that means wholeness and restoration, not just the absence of conflict. Which means real peace sometimes asks us to step toward the hard conversation instead of around it: in our marriages, our friendships, our health, our finances. This message unpacks what Jesus actually meant, why "being nice" isn't the same as being at peace, and how peace stops being something you chase and starts being Someone you know.Support the show

With the worst Ebola outbreak in the history of DR Congo still raging, UN peacekeepers must continue to protect civilians from both the virus and violence at the hands of multiple armed groups operating in the region, the Force Commander there has told UN News.MONUSCO's General Ulisses de Mesquita Gomes said 'blue helmets' had increased their presence to ensure civilians are fully protected, while troops were working with local authorities and the World Health Organization to ensure there is enough security amid the outbreak.He told Eleuterio Guevane troops were playing other key roles including conducting vital community awareness campaigns and establishing rapid mobile operating bases to protect treatment centres.

Blessed Are the Peacemakers | The Beatitudes Series | Journey ChurchWhat does it really mean to be a peacemaker?In this episode, we continue our Beatitudes series by exploring one of Jesus' most challenging teachings: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God." While our culture often defines peace as simply avoiding conflict, Jesus points us toward something much deeper—shalom: wholeness, reconciliation, healing, and restoration.You'll discover why biblical peacemaking isn't about keeping everyone comfortable, but about courageously pursuing truth, mercy, and reconciliation. Whether you're navigating conflict in your family, workplace, church, or friendships, this practical message will help you become the kind of person who reflects the heart of Christ.In this episode you'll learn:The difference between peacekeeping and peacemakingWhy avoiding conflict isn't the same as biblical peaceThe meaning of shalom in ScriptureHow Jesus modeled truth and grace togetherFive practical ways to become a peacemaker in everyday lifeIf this episode encouraged you, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use a little more peace today.Timestamps00:00 – Introduction to the Beatitude of the Peacemaker02:00 – What Jesus meant by "Blessed are the peacemakers"04:30 – Why our culture misunderstands peace09:00 – The danger of labels, outrage, and division15:00 – The Christmas Truce of World War I19:00 – The biblical meaning of Shalom25:00 – Peace, justice, and truth30:30 – Peacekeepers vs. peacemakers35:15 – "As far as it depends on you…" (Romans 12)39:45 – Paul, Philemon, and Onesimus: A picture of reconciliation46:00 – Jesus is our peace50:00 – Three habits peacemakers refuse to carry54:15 – Five practical steps to becoming a peacemaker01:04:00 – The promise for peacemakers and closing prayer

In this episode of the Lead Ministry Podcast, Josh Denhart and Bill Van Kirk wrap the July Conflict series with ten practical rules every ministry leader needs when conflict shows up at the door. They explore the difference between peacekeeping and peacemaking, offering ministry leaders a working playbook for handling the hard conversations they'd rather avoid. If you've ever felt unprepared for the relational fallout that comes with leadership, this episode will equip and inspire you with ten field-tested principles you can put into practice this week. Key Topics CoveredAct quickly and lead with the benefit of the doubt – the first two rules that change everything.Make it right, not being right – why winning the argument can cost you the relationship.Peacekeeper vs. peacemaker – the difference that defines the kind of leader you'll become. Key Quote"There's a difference between peacekeeping and peacemaking. Peacemakers take initiative, do the hard work, and choose humility." Scripture ReferencesMatthew 5:9 – "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God."Proverbs 15:1 – "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." TakeawayConflict is not the enemy — disunity is. Lead with humility, address tension early, talk to the person not about them, and trust that God is using every hard conversation to grow you into someone who looks more like Him. Call to ActionWe hope this episode encourages and equips you. Share it with a friend and stay tuned for more resources each week. Stay Connected for More ResourcesVisit our website: http://leadministry.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeadVolunteersFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadvolunteers

Feeling like you're working harder than ever… and getting less and less back? You're experienced. You're talented. You've invested in yourself. You've built something real. So why does your business suddenly feel heavier than it used to? In this episode, I name something I've been living for years without the language for it — a hidden pattern I call the Quiet Drain Of Compromise. It's the reason success can slowly turn exhausting when your business stops reflecting who you actually are, and how years of small, quiet compromises leak away your confidence, your creativity, your cashflow and your sense of purpose. Inside this episode: ✨ The four hidden leaks draining the bounty you were born to carry — starting with the Edited Voice, where you've absorbed your favourite mentors' language, and it's blocking your people from hearing you. ✨ The Niched-Down Self — how you ended up running your business on 5% of who you are, while the other 95% stays unshared. ✨ The Borrowed Playbook — why the popular platforms, post formats and content cadence may not be yours to run. ✨ The Peacekeeper's Compromise — every yes to a client you should have said no to, and what it's quietly cost you. If you've been questioning yourself, wondering why business feels harder than it should, or sensing you've outgrown the version of the business you built… this episode will show you why and how Human Design is the answer to finding what needs to come towards the light, for you to start transmitting your TRUTH. Because you don't need to compromise your true nature to succeed, you need to return to yourself.

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Vicki Gunvalson stopped by the Page Six studio to chat with “Virtual Reali-Tea” co-hosts Danny Murphy and Evan Real to unpack her epic return to “The Real Housewives of Orange County” for its landmark 20th season. The OG of the OC also discussed playing peacekeeper between friends-turned-foes Tamra Judge and Shannon Beador. Plus, Vicki shared some love life updates and dished on whether she'd eventually want to marry her boyfriend, Michael Smith. Check out the full unedited interview! “The Real Housewives of Orange County” airs Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo with new episodes available to stream the next day on Peacock. Follow us on Instagram! Sign up for our newsletter! Check us out on YouTube! Head to our show page for more tea! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For free masterclass : Click here People-pleasing isn't a habit you can simply decide to quit. It's your nervous system running a survival program that was wired in long before you ever had a say in it. And the moment you understand that, everything starts to shift, because you finally stop fighting the wrong thing.In this episode I walk you through the six faces this survival response wears, the disguises your nervous system learned to put on to keep you safe. You'll almost certainly recognise yourself in more than one, and maybe in all of them. Then I show you what's actually happening in your brain when you live this way, why every wisdom tradition on earth points to the same way back, and the one small practice that starts to bring you home to yourself.The six faces: The Perfectionist. The Peacekeeper. The Caretaker. The Performer. The Chameleon. And the Lone Wolf, the one almost nobody even calls people-pleasing.In this episode:Why "set boundaries, stop caring, just love yourself" never actually worksWhat people-pleasing really is, the fawn response, and why these patterns are blends, not boxesWhat chronic people-pleasing does to your brain, and how safety brings your thinking back onlineWhy losing connection to yourself quietly costs you in every area of your lifeHow presence brings you home, and the simple daily practice that starts itKey takeaways:People-pleasing is not a character flaw or a willpower problem. It's the fawn response, a survival reaction named by therapist Pete Walker.It shows up in six forms: the Perfectionist, the Peacekeeper, the Caretaker, the Performer, the Chameleon, and the Lone Wolf. Most people are a blend of several.Chronic people-pleasing keeps the brain in a low-grade threat state, which reduces access to the prefrontal cortex, the part you think and decide with.Reconnecting to yourself is a trainable act of attention called interoception, not a vibe or a mood.Losing touch with your own needs measurably lowers self-esteem and wellbeing, shown in Jennifer Campbell's research on self-concept clarity.The way back is presence, the same answer every major wisdom tradition arrived at independently.FAQ: Q: What is the fawn response? A: The fawn response is a survival reaction in which you keep yourself safe by keeping other people happy. Therapist Pete Walker named it as a fourth response alongside fight, flight, and freeze, and it's the pattern underneath chronic people-pleasing.Q: What are the six types of people-pleaser? A: The Perfectionist, the Peacekeeper, the Caretaker, the Performer, the Chameleon, and the Lone Wolf. They're not rigid boxes. Most people are a blend, and they all share one root, a lost connection to yourself.Q: Is people-pleasing a trauma response? A: Often, yes. People-pleasing frequently develops early as a way to stay safe in an unpredictable or high-conflict environment, which is why willpower alone rarely changes it.Q: How do you actually stop people-pleasing? A: Not by forcing more boundaries, but by rebuilding your connection to yourself through presence. A simple start is to pause three times a day and ask your body one question, what is true for me here, before you answer for anyone else.Mentioned in this episode:Pete Walker, Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving (the fawn response)Meg Josephson, LCSW, Are You Mad at Me? (the six types)Amy Arnsten, Yale (stress and the prefrontal cortex)Bud Craig (interoception and the insula)Jennifer Campbell (self-concept clarity)The wisdom traditions: the Upanishads, Buddhist buddha-nature, Marcus Aurelius, Psalm 46, the Qur'an, Rumi, and EmersonFurther reading on interoception:Sarah Garfinkel and Hugo Critchley (interoceptive accuracy and emotion)Lisa Feldman Barrett (interoception and the constructed sense of self)Ready to come home to yourself? I've created a free masterclass that walks you through the steps. Watch it here: https://www.amenkaur.com/masterclassStarting Over, Being You with Dr Amen Kaur bridges neuroscience and grounded spirituality for women rebuilding their sense of self. New episodes weekly.people pleasing, people pleaser, how to stop people pleasing, fawn response, fawn trauma response, nervous system, nervous system regulation, survival mode, boundaries, self-abandonment, perfectionism, caretaker, codependency, presence, self-connection, interoception, anxiety, self-worth, Meg Josephson, Pete Walker

Conflict is everywhere. Nations wage war against nations. Churches divide, families fracture, friendships dissolve, and even within the human heart there is pride, fear, and bitterness. Scripture reveals that conflict is not merely psychological or circumstantial—it is spiritual.From Satan's rebellion in heaven to the fall of Adam and Eve in the garden, the story of humanity has been marked by disunity and broken fellowship. Yet in the midst of that reality, God reveals Himself as the Great Peacemaker in the short but powerful epistle to Philemon. Through this personal letter, the Apostle Paul provides a living picture of Gospel-centered reconciliation.In this episode of PostScript, Brandon Briscoe welcomes Pastor John Wright, author of Peacekeepers: Conflict Management and the Epistle to Philemon, for a discussion on the spiritual roots of conflict and the biblical path toward reconciliation. Together, they examine how Paul's mediation between Philemon and Onesimus demonstrates God's heart for restoration, forgiveness, and unity among believers.Topics discussed include:• The biblical origin of conflict• The difference between peacemaking and peacekeeping• Paul's model of mediation in Philemon• Practical principles for resolving conflict in the local church• How the Gospel transforms broken relationships• Building and maintaining a culture of peace among believersWhether facing church conflict, family tensions, strained friendships, or personal struggles, listeners will find biblical wisdom and practical guidance for pursuing peace God's way.Visit https://lfbi.org/learnmore

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It comes as Israel carried out new strikes in the region, despite the two countries agreeing to a conditional ceasefire that Lebanon's president called the "last chance" for a durable end to the fighting. For the latest, Middle East Correspondent with the Economist Gregg Carlstrom.

A United Nations peacekeeper in Lebanon died from wounds sustained when mortar shells hit his ⁠position near Marjayoun in southeastern Lebanon late last night.Iranian Journalist & Founder of the Badlands Newsletter, Borzou Daragahi, joins Ciara with the latest updates.Image: Reuters

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What are the MOST underrated sideboard cards in Premodern right now? In this episode, Zac and Phil break down 20 forgotten, overlooked, and criminally underplayed sideboard cards that deserve way more respect in the current metagame.We cover:• Why Gilded Drake is secretly busted• The return of prison cards like Peacekeeper and Ensnaring Bridge• Free enchantment hate with Reverent Silence• Why Misdirection should see more play• The power of weird hate cards like Spiritual Focus and Compost• Old-school all-stars like Winter Orb, Back to Basics, and Wasteland• Why some of these cards could completely swing popular matchups todayThis episode is full of deep-cut Premodern tech, old-school Magic stories, and the kind of spicy sideboard ideas that can steal matches at your next event.What are YOUR favorite underrated sideboard cards in Premodern right now? Let us know in the comments.

What are the MOST underrated sideboard cards in Premodern right now? In this episode, Zac and Phil break down 20 forgotten, overlooked, and criminally underplayed sideboard cards that deserve way more respect in the current metagame.We cover:• Why Gilded Drake is secretly busted• The return of prison cards like Peacekeeper and Ensnaring Bridge• Free enchantment hate with Reverent Silence• Why Misdirection should see more play• The power of weird hate cards like Spiritual Focus and Compost• Old-school all-stars like Winter Orb, Back to Basics, and Wasteland• Why some of these cards could completely swing popular matchups todayThis episode is full of deep-cut Premodern tech, old-school Magic stories, and the kind of spicy sideboard ideas that can steal matches at your next event.What are YOUR favorite underrated sideboard cards in Premodern right now? Let us know in the comments.

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Lieutenant Colonel Mark Lennon, Commanding Officer of the 127 Infantry Battalion, discusses the return of 160 Irish peacekeepers from Lebanon, which continues to be pounded by Israeli air strikes.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: From Tension to Laughter: Ming's Family Game Day Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-05-16-07-38-19-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 春天的一个周日下午，阳光温暖而明亮，En: On a spring Sunday afternoon, the sunshine was warm and bright.Zh: 明和他的家人在一所郊区的房子里聚会。En: Ming and his family gathered in a suburban house.Zh: 屋里充满了各种行李和点心，传统的菜肴摆满了长长的餐桌。En: The room was filled with various luggage and snacks, and traditional dishes covered the long dining table.Zh: 明总是家里的和事佬。En: Ming was always the peacekeeper in the family.Zh: 今天的家庭聚会，气氛有点紧张。En: The atmosphere at today's family gathering was a bit tense.Zh: 明心里想着该如何让这次聚会变得轻松愉快。En: Ming thought about how to make the gathering easygoing and pleasant.Zh: 他突然想到一个好主意——玩猜字游戏。En: He suddenly came up with a good idea—to play a word-guessing game.Zh: “各位，我们来玩个游戏吧！”明开心地提议。En: "Everyone, let's play a game!" Ming happily suggested.Zh: 梁是明的堂兄弟，他一向爱胡闹。En: Liang was Ming's cousin, and he always loved to clown around.Zh: 他听到提议后，立刻兴奋地响应。En: Upon hearing the suggestion, he immediately responded excitedly.Zh: “好主意，明！我担心会无聊呢。”En: "Great idea, Ming! I was worried it would be boring."Zh: 游戏开始，家人们分成两队。En: The game began, and the family was divided into two teams.Zh: 明故意让平时不怎么说话的亲戚们组在一起，希望借此机会拉近他们的关系。En: Ming deliberately grouped the relatively quiet relatives together, hoping to use this opportunity to bring them closer.Zh: 刚开始，大家小心翼翼，氛围还算和谐。En: At first, everyone was cautious, and the atmosphere was rather harmonious.Zh: 轮到梁，他夸张地比划起来。En: It was Liang's turn, and he started gesturing exaggeratedly.Zh: 这个词是“跳舞”，但梁的动作却像只螃蟹在沙滩上横行，引得大家哄堂大笑。En: The word was "dance," but Liang's movements resembled a crab scuttling across the beach, causing everyone to burst into laughter.Zh: 这个时候，问题来了。En: At this moment, a problem arose.Zh: 两位竞争心特别强的亲戚误以为对方在嘲笑自己，他们激烈地争论起来。En: Two particularly competitive relatives mistakenly thought the other was mocking them, leading to a heated argument.Zh: 明见状，心里有点急。En: Seeing the situation, Ming felt a bit anxious.Zh: 就在大家尴尬时，明接过下一个词。En: Just when things were awkward, Ming took on the next word.Zh: 他做了一个滑稽夸张的表演，大家看着他扭动的身体，忍不住捧腹大笑。En: He put on a comically exaggerated performance, and everyone watched his wiggling body, unable to stop themselves from laughing out loud.Zh: 笑声渐渐缓解了紧张的气氛。En: The laughter gradually eased the tension.Zh: 争论的两位亲戚也在笑声中不好意思地停下来，彼此道歉。En: The two arguing relatives also stopped amidst the laughter and apologized to each other.Zh: 聚会上又恢复了活泼的气氛。En: The gathering returned to its lively atmosphere.Zh: 明这时心里也明白了，有时，笑声是最好的粘合剂，即使起初是尴尬的。En: Ming understood then that sometimes, laughter is the best adhesive, even if it starts off awkwardly.Zh: 那天，所有人都度过了一个难忘的下午。En: That day, everyone had an unforgettable afternoon.Zh: 明带着微笑，看见家人们到底还是融洽地聚在了一起。En: Ming smiled as he saw the family finally gather together harmoniously. Vocabulary Words:suburban: 郊区的luggage: 行李peacekeeper: 和事佬tense: 紧张easygoing: 轻松cousin: 堂兄弟clown around: 胡闹deliberately: 故意exaggeratedly: 夸张地scuttling: 横行crab: 螃蟹gesture: 比划resemble: 像burst into laughter: 哄堂大笑competitive: 竞争心mock: 嘲笑heated argument: 激烈地争论awkward: 尴尬comically: 滑稽wiggling: 扭动tension: 紧张的气氛gradually: 渐渐harmonious: 和谐apologized: 道歉adhesive: 粘合剂unforgettable: 难忘harmoniously: 融洽地gathering: 聚会opportunity: 机会responded: 响应

From the legislative battles of the Midwest to historic street mobilizations in Southern California, the labor movement is currently the front line of defense for the American working class. Today, we look at how union leaders are responding to fiscal threats and federal pressure. Segment 1: The $21 Billion Threat in Ohio We're joined by Frank Mathews, Administrative Director of CWA District 4, to discuss the fallout of the Ohio and Indiana primaries. While labor-backed candidates like Ironworker Brian Poindexter are securing major wins, a new threat is looming: a movement to repeal Ohio's property tax. Mathews breaks down why this proposal is a "trap" that would blow a $21 billion hole in public services, devastating schools, roads, and fire departments. Segment 2: Solidarity Under Fire in Los Angeles Yvonne Wheeler, President of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, joins us to discuss a city pushed to the brink. Following the January 2025 wildfires and large-scale immigration enforcement operations, Wheeler explains how the LA Fed organized the largest nonviolent direct action training in U.S. history. We discuss the creation of the Peacekeepers, the May Day 2026 mobilization, and why the labor movement is the only force capable of holding the line during a crisis.

Today's episode hit me in a way I didn't expect. I'm sharing what I took from our pastor's sermon this weekend on Matthew 5:9, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God” and how that actually plays out in real life (and online).

Each January, hundreds of musicians converge in Memphis to compete in the Blues Foundation's International Blues Challenge.  On this edition of the Blues Radio International Podcast, we feature the live first place award winning performance by Derrick Dove & The Peacekeepers.Find more at BluesRadioInternational.net

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Jesus says in Matthew 5:9: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”Not peacekeepers.Peacekeepers avoid conflict.Peacemakers step into it.Peacemakers don't ignore tension.They transform it. Let's Unpack This!Hester Ministries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Present Truth Academy ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Rorschach God⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

A French peacekeeping soldier was killed in southern Lebanon yesterday, and three others were wounded, while trying to clear a bomb from a road. We speak to Paraic O'Brien, Foreign Affairs Correspondent with Channel 4 News.

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Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has expressed indignation after Italian peacekeepers travelling from southern Lebanon toward Beirut were blocked by warning shots fired by the Israeli military. It is one of the most recent incidents where peacekeepers have come under attack in Lebanon.

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Guardian journalist William Christou based in Beirut gives us the latest on attacks inSouthern Lebanon. Commandant Alex Quigley from the Defence Forces joined us to talk more on why UN Peacekeepers are under attack.

France's foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot has requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council following "the extremely serious incidents" targeting peacekeepers in Lebanon that killed three Indonesian nationals, raising urgent questions about the safety of Irish troops stationed at Camp Shamrock. Cathal Berry, Former army ranger joined Anton Savage to discuss.

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A UN peacekeeper has been killed, and another critically injured after a projectile hit the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) base near Adchit Al Qusayer in southern Lebanon on Sunday.The mission's spokesperson Kandice Ardiel spoke to UN News' Nancy Sarkis and said an investigation is underway, with no confirmed responsibility so far.The incident comes amid escalating violence along the Blue Line of separation, with reported Israeli incursions and continued exchanges of fire. UN Peacekeepers remain in position despite the dangerous conditions, supporting civilians in line with their Security Council mandate.

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In this episode of Two Pastors and a Mic, we talk about the difference between peacekeeping and peacemaking—and why those two things are not the same.A lot of us were taught that being “nice,” avoiding conflict, staying quiet, and keeping everyone comfortable was the godly way. But what if that's not actually peace? What if it's a trauma response dressed up as spirituality?We unpack how peacekeeping is often rooted in fear—fear of rejection, fear of conflict, fear of being misunderstood, fear of losing connection—and how it can slowly cause you to abandon your own voice, needs, and boundaries. Then we contrast that with the way of Jesus, who didn't avoid tension, but entered it with truth, love, and a desire for restoration.If you've ever found yourself shrinking, avoiding hard conversations, or carrying the emotional burden of keeping everyone else okay, this conversation is for you.In this episode, we cover:The difference between peacekeeping and peacemakingWhy peacekeeping often looks spiritualHow fear drives conflict avoidanceWhat Jesus modeled insteadHow to confront without escalating4 practical steps toward real peacemaking00:00 - Welcome + YouTube Growth & Appreciation01:03 - Why This Podcast Matters Right Now01:43 - Series Intro: Godly Thought or Trauma Response03:00 - Today's Topic: Peacekeeping vs Peacemaking03:40 - What Jesus Meant by Peacemakers (Not Peacekeepers)04:11 - Signs of Peacekeeping (People-Pleasing & Avoidance)05:02 - Why Peacekeeping Gets Praised05:50 - Fear at the Root of Peacekeeping06:40 - How Peacekeeping Makes You Disappear07:32 - Real-Life Example: Family Tension & Boundaries08:36 - Leadership Struggles: Avoiding Hard Conversations09:45 - Fragilizing: Walking on Eggshells10:29 - Self-Perception vs How Others See You11:39 - Fear of Hurting Others vs Fear of Losing Connection12:44 - Why Fragilizing Hurts Growth13:59 - Tension: When to Confront vs When Not To15:13 - Jesus Example: Confronting Without Escalating16:03 - What True Peacemaking Looks Like16:48 - Peacekeepers vs Peacemakers (Clear Differences)17:39 - Why This Leads to Healing (Not Just Harmony)17:59 - Practical Steps to Become a Peacemaker19:09 - Step 1: Admit Specifics19:34 - Step 2: Avoid Excuses20:00 - Step 3: Accept Consequences20:18 - Step 4: Ask for Forgiveness20:53 - Closing + Next Episode Teaser

Hello to you listening wherever your feet touch the ground!   Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds (and a bit more for an important announcement) for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga. NO KINGS Rally 3.0 is another national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses from Trump's regime. This regime has cracked down on free speech, detained immigrants, killed American citizens, defied the courts, threatened anyone who would not bend a knee, enriched themselves and their obscenely greedy tycoons with unprecedented corruption, and started an illegal, idiotic war putting us on the eve of destruction. On Saturday March 28th Americans are once again taking to the streets of our nation. Here on Whidbey Island, Washington, our protest (organized by Indivisible Whidbey and supported by peacekeepers from SOS Whidbey) will  focus on defending democracy and civil rights. Demonstrators will speak out against the illegal war in the Middle East, sending troops into communities to carry out aggressively lawless actions by ICE, and the ongoing attempts to subvert voting rights and the midterm elections.   “It's more important than ever to speak out, to come together and demand a different path”, said Carrie Krueger, an event organizer from Indivisible Whidbey. “American citizens are being disappeared or killed in the street; our soldiers, including those from Whidbey Island, are in harm's way for a war that is illegal and devastating. The very foundations of our democracy, including separation of powers and free and fair elections, are being actively and intentionally dismantled.” The event will feature music by Singing Resistance and chants led by local student leaders. We will also raise money for the Neighbor to Neighbor Fund, a grassroots community fund supporting immigrants with financial assistance for food, housing, transportation and immigration legal fees. All of us are committed to non-violent action including de-escalation of conflicts. Peacekeepers will be on hand to ensure a peaceful and positive event. Our event will take place in Oak Harbor to support the veteran and active duty military who have served and are serving our country. Saturday March 28, Noon to 2 Northeast 4th Avenue & State Route 20 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Click HERE to learn more about No Kings Rally 3.0 and how you can get involved with Indivisible Whidbey  Click HERE to register to attend No Kings Rally 3.0 in Oak Harbor, WA  Click HERE to find No Kings Rally 3.0 events near you  Click HERE to access a comprehensive No Kings Rally 3.0  website  CTA: We're no longer watching history - we are making it - to save Democracy and work together for a world that supports life for everything and everyone. Thank you for listening, for being one of us, and see you out on the streets March 28th! You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

The world is steeped in conflict. From Ukraine to the Middle East to Sudan, so what role do UN Peacekeepers play in a world with little peace? And what role can they play To discuss, Jane Kinninmont is joined by Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations. They discuss the current role of UN peacekeepers, what they can and cannot do, and how they can find a role in a world where fewer peace agreements are being made. To join our Mega Orderers Club for ad free listening, early episode releases and exclusive access to live events, visit https://disorder.supportingcast.fm/ Producer: George McDonagh Subscribe to our Substack - https://natoandtheged.substack.com/ Disorder on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DisorderShow Show Notes Links: Read more on UN Peacekeeping here: https://www.visionofhumanity.org/un-at-80-why-it-needs-to-reinvigorate-peacekeeping/  Read more on why UN Peacekeeping works here:  https://cic.nyu.edu/resources/conflict-and-violence-prevention-works-how-do-we-sell-it-politically/  Jane adds: The Institute for Economics and Peace has highlighted the long-term downward trend in funding for peacekeeping and peacebuilding around the world:  “Between 2008 to 2024, peacekeeping and peacebuilding funding declined by 26 per cent, with peacebuilding falling 39 per cent (from $8.7 billion to $5.3 billion) and peacekeeping down to $5.8 billion” As a result, “Despite a nearly unchanged number of missions over the past two decades (60 in 2008 vs 61 in 2024), the number of deployed peacekeeping personnel has halved – from 187,586 to 94,451 – largely due to funding shortfalls.” Meanwhile the same institute estimates in its 2025 Global Peace Index that “The economic impact of violence is now US$19.97 trillion, or 11.6 per cent of global GDP, driven by rising military spending and conflict-related losses.” In 2026, those costs are going to be way higher because of the enormous damage already being done to energy infrastructure in the Gulf and to global trade flows. So part of the ordering solution needs to be spreading an understanding that cutting the funds for peacekeeping, peacebuilding and conflict prevention is quite literally a false economy. This case is powerfully made in a great new article from NYU's Centre on International Cooperation: Few news headlines describe when a city's homicide rate falls quietly over a decade, when a community at risk never quite tips into gang recruitment, when a potential terrorist is redirected by a counsellor rather than arrested by a counter-terrorism unit, or when a conflict is narrowly averted. Successful prevention is often invisible. And that is why it often keeps losing to the politics of urgency.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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By Brandon Pack - This messages defines the differences between the words "peacemaker" and "peacekeeper", and which one we are supposed to have define ourselves.

Hello to you listening wherever your feet touch the ground!   Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds (and a bit more for an important announcement) for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga. NO KINGS Rally 3.0 is another national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses from Trump's regime. This regime has cracked down on free speech, detained immigrants, killed American citizens, defied the courts, threatened anyone who would not bend a knee, enriched themselves and their obscenely greedy tycoons with unprecedented corruption, and started an illegal, idiotic war putting us on the eve of destruction. On Saturday March 28th Americans are once again taking to the streets of our nation. Here on Whidbey Island, Washington, our protest (organized by Indivisible Whidbey and supported by peacekeepers from SOS Whidbey) will  focus on defending democracy and civil rights. Demonstrators will speak out against the illegal war in the Middle East, sending troops into communities to carry out aggressively lawless actions by ICE, and the ongoing attempts to subvert voting rights and the midterm elections.   “It's more important than ever to speak out, to come together and demand a different path”, said Carrie Krueger, an event organizer from Indivisible Whidbey. “American citizens are being disappeared or killed in the street; our soldiers, including those from Whidbey Island, are in harm's way for a war that is illegal and devastating. The very foundations of our democracy, including separation of powers and free and fair elections, are being actively and intentionally dismantled.” The event will feature music by Singing Resistance and chants led by local student leaders. We will also raise money for the Neighbor to Neighbor Fund, a grassroots community fund supporting immigrants with financial assistance for food, housing, transportation and immigration legal fees. All of us are committed to non-violent action including de-escalation of conflicts. Peacekeepers will be on hand to ensure a peaceful and positive event. Our event will take place in Oak Harbor to support the veteran and active duty military who have served and are serving our country. Saturday March 28, Noon to 2 Northeast 4th Avenue & State Route 20 Oak Harbor, WA 98277 Click HERE to learn more about No Kings Rally 3.0 and how you can get involved with Indivisible Whidbey  Click HERE to register to attend No Kings Rally 3.0 in Oak Harbor, WA  Click HERE to find No Kings Rally 3.0 events near you  Click HERE to access a comprehensive No Kings Rally 3.0  website  CTA: We're no longer watching history - we are making it - to save Democracy and work together for a world that supports life for everything and everyone. Thank you for listening, for being one of us, and see you out on the streets March 28th! You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

The moment a woman's hormones begin to decline, the entire body starts aging faster. The brain, heart, bones, immune system, and metabolism are all affected by a single biological shift most doctors barely explain. I sat down with Dr. Amy Killen, physician and leading expert in regenerative and longevity medicine, to explore the science of female aging and why ovarian health may be the true driver of how long women live. We break down the real biology behind menopause, why estrogen is far more than a reproductive hormone, and how hormone loss can accelerate cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, bone loss, and systemic inflammation. Dr. Killen also explains the emerging science behind hormone replacement therapy, the misunderstood relationship between estrogen and breast cancer risk, and why many doctors still are not properly trained to treat menopause. We discuss stem cells, mitochondrial health, and the growing interest in therapies like hyperbaric oxygen, peptides, red light therapy, and plasma exchange, and what the evidence actually says. Reduce your risk of Alzheimer's with my science-backed protocol for women 30+: https://go.neuroathletics.com.au/youtube-sales-page Subscribe to The Neuro Experience for evidence-based conversations at the intersection of brain science, longevity, and performance. _____ TOPICS DISCUSSED 00:00 Why Ovarian Aging Impacts Lifespan 01:24 Why Dr. Amy Killen Focuses on Women's Longevity 03:19 What Longevity Actually Means in Medicine 04:20 Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine Explained 05:51 How Stem Cells Help Repair and Communicate With Tissue 11:32 Hormones, Perimenopause, and Rapid Aging 18:45 Why the Ovaries Are the “Peacekeepers” of Aging 24:10 Hormone Replacement Therapy Explained 31:20 Vaginal Estrogen vs Systemic Estrogen 38:50 Testosterone Therapy in Women 43:15 Longevity Therapies and Mitochondrial Health 48:30 Red Light Therapy, Hyperbaric Oxygen, and Recovery 50:54 Peptides and the Lack of Long-Term Safety Data 53:25 Therapeutic Plasma Exchange and Longevity Research 55:38 The Estrogen and Immune System Connection _______ Thank you to our sponsors Ketone-IQ: https://ketone.com/NEURO Cellure: https://cellure.co/ Use code NEURO Ka'Chava: https://kachava.com Use code NEURO for 15% off your first order Just Thrive: https://justthrivehealth.com/NEURO _______ I'm Louisa Nicola - clinical neurophysiologist - Alzheimer's prevention specialist - founder of Neuro Athletics. My mission is to translate cutting-edge neuroscience into actionable strategies for cognitive longevity, peak performance, and brain disease prevention. If you're committed to optimizing your brain- reducing Alzheimer's risk - and staying mentally sharp for life, you're in the right place. Stay sharp. Stay informed. Join thousands who subscribe to the Neuro Athletics Newsletter → https://bit.ly/3ewI5P0 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/ Twitter : https://twitter.com/louisanicola_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deadly violence has erupted once again across Lebanon and Israel, following the bombing of Iran by Israeli and US forces.Mass displacement in Lebanon has resulted, as thousands of people in Beirut and elsewhere flee airstrikes targeting Hezbollah militants, according to the UN peacekeeping mission in the country (UNIFIL). Speaking from southern Lebanon, UNIFIL's Tilak Pokharel said families, including women and children, have been leaving the area in large numbers since hostilities intensified last weekend. Videos posted on social media showed heavily congested roads as residents attempted to escape airstrikes and ongoing military activity.UN peacekeepers have been assisting civilians who were unable to leave conflict-affected areas, transporting them to locations they consider safer, and facilitating humanitarian access, including supporting requests from the Lebanese Red Cross to reach injured people and displaced populations. While warning that the situation remains “very fragile”, Mr. Pokharel told UN News's Nancy Sarkis that the escalation risks “spiralling out of control”, unless the parties halt the fighting.

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In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Finding Faith Above, Shelby sits down with Lindsay, a woman of strong faith and biblical conviction, to tackle one of the hardest tensions facing Christians today: Are we called to keep the peace, or to make peace rooted in truth? This conversation goes where many avoid. Together, Shelby and Lindsay unpack the difference between peacekeeping (appeasement and silence) and peacemaking (love grounded in truth) and why confusing the two can have eternal consequences. Sparked by Lindsay's widely shared open letter to her LDS friends, this episode compassionately explores why Christians and Latter-day Saints often use the same language but mean very different things when it comes to God, Jesus, salvation, and truth. These aren't minor theological disagreements. They are foundational questions that shape eternity. You'll hear Lindsay's personal faith journey, including how biblical literacy transformed her walk with Christ, humbled her self-righteousness, and gave her courage to speak truth even when it cost her relationships, comfort, and approval. This is not an episode about winning arguments. It's about loving people enough to tell the truth. Shelby and Lindsay also dive into: Why unity without truth is not biblical peace How to lovingly engage LDS friends without compromising the gospel Why asking hard questions is not dangerous, but necessary How archaeology, ancient manuscripts, and apologetics affirm the reliability of the Bible Why Christianity is an evidence-based faith, not blind belief How biblical literacy equips you to recognize counterfeit gospels If you've ever felt torn between loving people and standing firm in truth, this episode will give language, clarity, and courage to that tension. Resources mentioned in this episode: The Bible Recap with Tara-Leigh Cobble: https://www.thebiblerecap.com Wes Huff (biblical manuscripts & apologetics): https://www.youtube.com/@WesHuff Jay Warner Wallace (Cold-Case Christianity): https://coldcasechristianity.com

I will be welcoming Pete Breidahl to the show. In 2008 Pete was a soldier serving as a "Peacekeeper" on Guadalcanal in the Solomon Island chain, when on a long-range patrol deep into its impenetrable jungles, Pete met a terrified young man that had never met a white man before. But he wasn't scared by the soldiers, he feared the creature he had encountered that morning while hunting. He described a classic "Bigfoot" type creature, and after a quick google search back at base Pete soon realized that Bigfoot and "Giant" sightings on Guadalcanal were very common indeed. Pete never forgot this encounter and returned in search of the creatures as soon as he had left the military.

Martialling Peace: How the Peacekeeper Myth Legitimises Warfare (Edinburgh University Press, 2023) by Dr. Nicole Wegner is not a book about peacekeeping practices. This is a book about storytelling, fantasies and the ways that people connect emotionally to myths about peacekeeping. The celebration of peacekeeping as a legitimate and desirable use of military force is expressed through the unproblematised acceptance of militarism. Introducing a novel framework – martial peace – the book offers an in-depth examination of the Canadian Armed Forces missions to Afghanistan and the use of police violence against Indigenous protests in Canada as case examples where military violence has been justified in the name of peace. It critically investigates the peacekeeper myth and challenges the academic, government and popular beliefs that martial violence is required to sustain peace. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

Martialling Peace: How the Peacekeeper Myth Legitimises Warfare (Edinburgh University Press, 2023) by Dr. Nicole Wegner is not a book about peacekeeping practices. This is a book about storytelling, fantasies and the ways that people connect emotionally to myths about peacekeeping. The celebration of peacekeeping as a legitimate and desirable use of military force is expressed through the unproblematised acceptance of militarism. Introducing a novel framework – martial peace – the book offers an in-depth examination of the Canadian Armed Forces missions to Afghanistan and the use of police violence against Indigenous protests in Canada as case examples where military violence has been justified in the name of peace. It critically investigates the peacekeeper myth and challenges the academic, government and popular beliefs that martial violence is required to sustain peace. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Do you know the difference between being a peacekeeper and a peacemaker? Join Rick and Joann as they unravel the critical distinctions in communication, essential for any relationship.

How do children really experience their parents' separation? In this episode, Thom explores why children are often far more adaptive to a family separation than adults assume, and how they unconsciously mirror the emotional state of their parents. Drawing on the Vedic worldview, Thom explains why change is evolutionary, why staying together “for the children” can be harmful, and how honoring the other parent protects a child's sense of self. A compassionate and clarifying perspective for any parent navigating relationship change.You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/YRsKT1togKwEpisode Highlights[00:45] Children Tend to be Peacekeepers[03:28] Involve a Third Party for the Child to Speak With[07:01] Protecting Children's Emotions[09:26] Don't Stay Together “For the Children”[12:57] Change is Evolutionary[15:18] Avoid Speaking Ill of Each Other[18:00] Honor the Other ParentUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com  https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/