Podcasts about violent world

Pastor Luke Simmons and Pastor Luke Troutt address the issue of violence in the world in a sermon titled "Crucial Questions in a Violent World."They shift from their ongoing series on the Seven Deadly Sins to provide guidance rooted in Scripture, focusing on Matthew 9:35-37. By exploring a theology of violence and delving into the reasons behind it, they offer a biblical perspective on how to process the current climate of unrest with godly wisdom.Through three crucial questions, they challenge believers to consider who narrates their world, how to love their enemies, and what actions to take in response to recent events. Join them in seeking a balance of soft hearts and steel spines in today's times.00:00 - Introduction07:53 - Origins of Violence11:00 - Father of Violence12:43 - Ministry of Violence16:46 - End of Violence25:20 - Three crucial questions**HOW TO FIND US*** SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YouTube CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@IronwoodChurchAZFACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/ironwoodchurchaz/ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/ironwood.church/WEBSITE https://www.ironwoodchurch.org/

What does the Cross say to us in the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's killing

In Mark 4, Jesus tells a series of parables back-to-back, and they all have to do with seeds. In one, the Kingdom is compared to a seed that's planted and prepares the ground for a harvest. In the second, the Kingdom is compared to a tiny mustard seed that grows into an enormous tree. Both of these reveal important aspects of the Kingdom: the Kingdom will prepare the world for both justice and flourishing. Jesus tells these parables as reminders to his disciples and to us that the Kingdom is coming, and it will fulfill the longings for justice and renewal we all carry, but it won't come the way we're expecting it to. It will start small, look unimpressive to the world, and will be ignored by those around us. And yet, participating in this subversive Kingdom is how we join God in bringing justice and flourishing to the lost world around us.

Silence is sometimes all we have left when words fail. But silence can also be the place where God begins to speak. When tragedy strikes, the world shouts. Politicians argue, news outlets debate, and people scramble to assign blame. But followers of Jesus are called to something different.

As our societies unravel in fear and reactivity, we are called to live from our most awake and wise heart. This talk and meditation was first offered to Satyam, a community of Palestinians, Israelis, and internationals devoted to creating a future of justice, safety, freedom, and dignity for all. It invites us to move beyond the conditioning of “bad-othering,” and to cultivate clarity, compassion, and the capacity to respond in ways that seed healing.   In this talk, Tara explores:  how the trance of “bad othering” fuels division and how compassion can free us from blame. the practice of the U-turn—turning inward with kindness to transform anger, fear, and grief into care. the balance of a “strong back and soft front,” cultivating courage and tenderness in times of violence. how seeing the suffering beneath harmful actions allows us to meet others with wise compassion. how presence, RAIN practice, and shared belonging can guide us toward healing and peace.

Episode: By Her Hand: Marion Taffe on Finding Voice and Courage in a Violent World What does it take for a young woman to find her voice in a world determined to silence her? In this episode, Chelle and Leanne sit down with debut author Marion Taffe to explore her powerful historical novel, By Her Hand. Set in the wild, windswept Peak District of Mercia in AD 910, the story follows Freda—a girl who dreams of writing, longs for her father's approval, and must navigate a world full of danger, loss, and impossible choices. Marion shares her journey from journalism to fiction, the six-year process of bringing Freda's story to life, and the inspiration she drew from Old English poetry and fierce women of history. This episode is a celebration of women's courage, the complexity of emotions, and the importance of breaking the rules to find your own voice—on the page and beyond. In this episode: The inspiration behind By Her Hand and the real historical women who helped shape Freda's character Marion's transition from a globe-trotting journalist to a debut novelist—and why fiction was her next big leap The painstaking research, rewrites, and pandemic pivots that shaped the novel (plus a cameo from Marion's kids learning medieval history at home!) How Marion balanced historical accuracy with vivid storytelling, from Old English poetry to the book's striking cover design by Sandy Cole The emotional journey of Freda: from fear and anger to courage and self-expression Why learning the rules—and then breaking them—is essential for writers and dreamers alike Marion's advice for anyone struggling to find their voice or push back against expectations   Discussion prompt: What's a “rule” you've had to break to be true to yourself? Or, which historical era would you love to see through the eyes of a fierce female character? Join us on Instagram or in the book club to share your thoughts!   PS: If you're drawn to stories of resilience, creativity, and women who fight for their place in the world, By Her Hand is a must-read. Let us know your favorite moments and what resonated with you most!

SummaryThisdiscussion offers guidance on how to discuss violence with children,emphasizing the importance of compassion, understanding the root causes ofviolence (like mental health issues and loneliness), and promoting peace andempathy. It suggests creating moments of silence to honor victims andhighlights the need for education to combat ignorance and fear. The authorstresses the significance of modeling peaceful behavior and equipping childrenwith the knowledge and resources to build a more peaceful world. Ultimately,the piece advocates for cultivating a culture of peace and kindness. Questionsthis podcast attempts to address:  How can webest teach children about peace amidst violence? What roledoes mental health play in childhood violence? How caneducation promote peace and empathy in children?

Today InPerspective with Dr. Harry Reeder June 25, 2025

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Protecting Dignity in Crisis: A Humanitarian's Moral Stand in HaitiEpisode SummaryDr Lina AbiRafeh shares her harrowing experience from the 2010 Haiti earthquake response, where she led sexual violence prevention efforts. During one particularly challenging day, she made a split-second decision to protect a young rape survivor giving birth from exploitative journalists, ultimately prioritising human dignity over professional expectations. This powerful conversation explores the moral courage required in humanitarian work, the personal costs of standing up for one's values, and how to create meaningful change from wherever you stand.Key PointsThe immediate aftermath of the 2010 Haiti earthquake and its impact on vulnerable populationsThe ethical dilemmas faced by humanitarian workers dealing with media pressureHow journalists sometimes exploit trauma survivors for sensational storiesThe personal and professional consequences of taking moral standsThe evolution from frontline emergency work to systemic change-makingThe importance of exercising judgement and acting on principles in crisis situationsUnderstanding that effective change doesn't always require going to the frontlinesThe complex funding dynamics in humanitarian emergenciesBest Quote"Start where you stand. You don't have to go far to do good. You don't have to go big to do good." Look around your own community and identify where you can make a difference right where you are. What small but meaningful action can you take today to protect someone's dignity or stand up for what's right?ResourcesLina's TEDx 2025: How to build a better world for women  https://youtu.be/p-v71cYvkSg?si=UqvRXX-aQEeGRAQl Lina's TEDx 2015: Women's Safety in a Violent World  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krSG-RtiWUA Contact InformationFind Dr Lina AbiRafeh here: Website: www.Better4Women.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lina-abirafeh-28774867/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/linaabirafeh/ Medium: linaabirafeh.medium.com/ Find Leah Brown FRSA here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-brown-frsa-b71b0844/ and @leahtalks_ on Instagram, TikTok and X.Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode by following The Longest Day Podcast here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thelongestdaypodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/15QDqkhjZw/?mibextid=wwXIfr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheLongestDayPodcast-z1x X: @longestdaypod TikTok: @thelongestdaypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelongestdaypodcast Website: www.thelongestdaypodcast.com All previous episodes: https://pod.link/1684217939

In this episode of Screens and Focus, Diana and Sam return to dive into The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2, Episode 2. They unpack the layered themes of beauty and brutality, symbolized by the tragic death of artist Victor and what it reveals about the world and its characters. The conversation also explores betrayal, parental dynamics, and the strategic choices of Maggie and Negan. The episode closes with reflections on the emotional weight of music in a violent world, reactions to The Last of Us, and a few standout TV and movie picks—including The Stolen Girl, The Studio, Captain America: Brave New World, Babygirl, and Companion. This one is filled with deep emotion, smart insight, and a shared love of storytelling. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:04 The Power of Music in a Violent World 01:09 Victor's Death and Its Symbolism 07:28 Negan and Maggie's Leadership Challenges 10:22 Herschel's Suspicious Actions 11:47 Fire Bombs and Strategic Moves 13:45 Parental Roles in an Apocalypse 18:42 Trust and Betrayal 25:34 Excitement for Central Park and Zombie Animals 26:08 Benjamin's Survival and DAMA's Actions 28:15 Art in the Apocalypse 30:52 Classical Music and Emotional Connections 38:02 TV and Movie Recommendations    Florence + The Machine - Shake It Out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbN0nX61rIs Ceremonials : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyLqVFSBpxo Bach- Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, Prélude: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1prweT95Mo0 Barber: Adagio for Strings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAoLJ8GbA4Y Beethoven: Ode an die Freude/Ode to Joy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kcOpyM9cBg Vivaldi - The Four Seasons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRxofEmo3HA   Website: www.screensinfocus.com Email: screensinfocus@gmail.com  X https://x.com/screensinfocus Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/screensinfocuspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/screensinfocus  Feedback and TV/Movie Recommendations:  Google voice (669) 223-8542‬  Free background music from JewelBeat.com: www.jewelbeat.com  

God's sovereign expansion of the Gospel is not hindered by kings, public sentiment, or even violence. This passage teaches us some lessons about pride, persecution, and prayer. https://www.ankenyfree.church

What does it take to be humanely happy? Perhaps it's the very journey of the peacemaker that helps us discover the answer to this question, and it might not be the journey you would expect. Theologian, author, and peacemaker Andrew DeCort details this journey in his new abundantly profound and copiously beautiful book, “Blessed Are the Others: Jesus' Way in a Violent World."Through the nine-part movement known as the Beatitudes—the introduction to Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount—Andrew helps us see that the pathway to "human happiness" is actually the pathway to peacemaking, but it doesn't come without a cost. Through his own experiences of building a massive peacemaking movement to having to flee a country that had become his home as it plunged into civil war, he helps us learn how to walk this path with him—not in fear, but in new purpose and joy. It's a chillingly challenging and beautiful episode you don't want to miss. --Purchase “Blessed Are the Others” by Andrew DeCort Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyIf you're enjoying the podcast, become a monthly donor to Telos!Subscribe to the Telos NewsletterRead and share the Principles and Practices of Peacemaking 

This time i bring my friend and not your Mr. Derrick Carey. What We’ve watched and two of woods films deep in the delinquent films of the late 50’s and early 60’s the violent years and the sinister urge. Voicemail: 732-639-1435

The Promise of Peace: Hope in a Violent World

Mo Schoenfeld's work appears online and in print at Irisi Magazine, Haiku Crush's The Best Haiku 2021-23, Tiny Wren Lit, Pure Haiku's blog, Annick Yerem's Advent Calendar, Fevers of the Mind, the Wombwell Rainbow and The Storms, as well as the Sídhe Press anthologies, Our Own Coordinates: Poems About Dementia, Glisk and Glimmer, and To Light the Trails: Poems by Women in a Violent World.

Recorded before the big drop out, so we spare you that banter. Outrageously rad lix sent in by Inland Empire, CA's Saddam Bin Laden, fresh one we needed to get back to from Vida Muerta, Long Beach's Glassbomb ripping faces off, and an unreleased Noise Itch project debuted from Image of Decay! Hit us up at brothersgrimpunk@gmail.com and download our music on our Bandcamp page.467 Playlist:Vida Punka...Inland Empire SoCal HENRY ROLLINS IS A ZIONIST 1:22  Saddam Bin Laden  Self Released Single 2024 Sistema Mortal Italy Vento di morte (wind of death) 1:21 Vida Muerta Il sole che trema (the sun that trembles) Long Beach Play Faster (demo version) 1:09 Glassbomb Bandcamp Single 2024 Noise Itch CS Berlin My Nightmare 1:32  Image of Decay Unreleased Demo CIS... (bkgrd) 5:39 Draft Dodger Draft Dodger TIME TO BE FITTED FOR YOUR TINFOIL HAT 0:36 SHUT THE FUCK UP if you use your arrogance as a sword you may fall upon it Hungary Manipulátorok 0:53 NORMS 100% hazaárulás Hungary Ítéletnap, Pszihoelektronikus Manipuláció 2:16 Kihalás Demo 2024 IL WORLD PEACE 2:04 MECHANIZM DEMO 2024 TN Fake Friends 1:04 Dru The Drifter  Six Punk  BUZZKILL 1:40 NO IDOLS DMU-015: DEMO 2024 Portland Horseplay 1:56 Carny Cumm Bandcamp Single 2024 My Name Is Filth 1:33 Part Time Filth My Leather_TN Fights  (bkgrd)  3:10 Shutdown Shutdown IN Guillotine 2:08 SSYNTAXX A•N•G•E•R Winnipeg BRICK 1:35 Human Target Nuclear Man Split 2024 General Speech Deadly Romance 1:55 Ejaculators Wank Generation Junko Recs Chile Buscandoles Males Al Cuerpo 1:33 Tupa Demo Dirty Slap Recs FR Cage 1:28 Bavure Demo 2024 Finland  Jotain tarttis tehdä 1:38 Turhuus - Split w- Harmer Indonesia Anxiety Disorder 1:46 PUCK Demo 2024 WA DC big screen little screen 1:28 flat demo Monarca 1:28 XGRIFOX H​.​U​.​G​.​S / XGRIFOX SPLIT Accept Defeat... (bkgrd) 7:27 Cut Piece Cut Piece [TSOPR-017] Violent World 1:02 World Bastard "Seized By Fear'' D-Beat Noise Attack 1:24 Electric Funeral Total Funeral Philly Bad Style 0:40 Fuck SS Demo Japan Enemy 0:50 Milk Bricks 7" Finland Pakkohoito 1:04 PARASOMNIA DEMO 2017 Stuck In My Ways 1:38 DEAD CITY Trap Tapes, Vol. 1 Brazil Tecidos E Metal 0:56 Ciborgue Neurose Digital My Sister Is A Blister 0:24 DORK B B Q Long Haul/Hell (bkgrd) 4:xx Troy Ounce Singles CT Bad Behavior 2:37 Smirk Bandcamp 2024 Single Other ways to hear BGP:Archive.org#467 on ArchiveApple PodcastsYouTube PodcastsPunk Rock Demonstration - Wednesdays 7 p.m. PSTRipper Radio - Fridays & Saturdays 7 p.m. PSTContact BGP:brothersgrimpunk@gmail.com@Punkbot138 on Instagram@BrosGrimPunk on XMore Music:Bandcamp - Follow us and download our albums: Brothers Grim Punk, Fight Music, and more!YouTube - tons of our punk playlists, from Anarchy to Zombies!

Loving Across Our Differences: The Power of Peace in a Violent World - Rev. Donnell T. Wyche - a2vc.org. Like us on fb.com/vineyardannarbor or watch our livestream Sundays @ 10:45am - vimeo.com/annarborvineyard   Summary: In this sermon, Pastor Donnell explores the themes of violence and ethnic tension as presented in Acts 16, where Paul and Silas encounter injustice in Philippi. He begins by detailing the story of a demon-possessed slave girl used by her owners for profit, and how Paul's act of freeing her from possession leads to severe repercussions for him and Silas. The focus then shifts to the reaction of the local populace and authorities, highlighting the underlying ethnic prejudices that exacerbate the violence against them. Pastor Donnell uses this narrative to discuss the broader societal issues of racial and ethnic tensions, pointing out how quickly these can lead to violence and injustice, much like in today's world.   Pastor Donnell delves deeper into the systemic nature of these prejudices, examining how they manifest in the charges against Paul and Silas, who are accused not of a specific crime, but of being culturally and ethnically out of place. This leads to a broader discussion on how societies often harbor latent biases that can erupt under certain conditions, underscoring the need for vigilance and awareness in our interactions and judgments. Pastor Donnell challenges the congregation to reflect on how these dynamics play out in their own communities and to consider the Christian response to such injustices.   Concluding the sermon, Pastor Donnell draws parallels between the experiences of Paul and Silas and the suffering of Jesus, emphasizing that God is intimately present in situations of injustice and violence. He reassures the congregation that God's response to violence is not retribution but presence and peace. Through the example of Paul and Silas, who sang hymns and prayed even while imprisoned, Pastor Donnell advocates for a radical, peace-driven response to violence—a commitment to non-violence, understanding, and the building of relationships that transcend ethnic and cultural barriers. He calls on the church to embody this peaceful stance, using their influence to foster reconciliation and healing in a divided world.

Chico's revenge. We explain the paradox of discovering Zerox Records HC (a rad little record label in Chico, CA) after all these years and countless hours hunting down bands on Bandcamp. Reached out to Miles, who solely runs the label. He's involved in many of these projects from playing in the bands, to recording the releases, owner of "Get Up & Go!" recording studio (Chico), and of course all the DIY distribution. He remembers our boys, Fight Music and Uncle Logan. Enjoy a bunch from Zerox, some new ones, and mostly NorCal stuff sprinkled in. Hit us up at brothersgrimpunk@gmail.com and download our music on our Bandcamp page.456 Playlist:Paradox punx...Dogs Are More Loyal 1:48 BGP New/Unreleased Watch It Burn 2:00  El Matador & BGP New/Unreleased Work Sucks 0:24 Ripped to Shreds Demo North State Crew 2:06 The Choice Moonstomp Session Rights of Youth (bkgrd) 3:31 D-FY Rights of Youth Dads Love Reagan (bkgrd) 2:26 Dads Love Reagan Dads Love Reagan Chico WHAT'S LEFT 0:42 CULL CULL - Demo Bonehead Attitude 0:40 Scared to Death Oil EP That Flip Bill Bullshit 1:06 Tri-Lateral Dirts Commission Kurmudgeon Ghetto EP Nuclear Degenerates 0:54    SHIT RAG    Zerox Records HC Welcome to Jefferson Comp The Age of Excuses   1:34 Dying For It Dying For It Redding Wretched 0:57    Vexed    Gorilla X Monsoon // Vexed Split Eugene FALSE WORSHIP 1:53 ICED ICED Sick of Your Shit 1:10 Outside Looking In Living or ExistingLeft Behind 1:08 D-FY Rights of Youth Crucify Me (bkgrd) 2:48 Mr. Bang The Golden Record Reno and Noise Itch CS Berlin No Remorse 2:17 ÜLTRA P​.​R​.​O​.​T​.​O​.​T​.​Y​.​P​.​E Sac SSA    1:14 Assbackwards Inebriation Euthanization Sac Kicking and Screaming (Holehog) 0:56 HOLEHOG To Have and to Hold (split with B-Side) US ATTACKED 2:11 OPPRESSED LOGIC Cheap Ass Music Vol. 2 - CAR 08 Oakland Vanishing Point 1:14 Extraction Dead and Buried Demo Oakland Twisted Vision 0:51 Needles Twisted Vision Sunnyvale HEARTS OR LIKES 0:22 GODSTOMPER GODSTOMPER/MORMON MINCERS SPLIT 2023 Brown's Valley Burden 2:54 Arüspex Hawthorne & Henbane SF Play Fast Have Fun 1:25 VVM Demo 2023 Arcata Stop Reproducing 1:59 Something Wicked 2024 Bandcamp SingleNothing More (bkgrd) 3:45 Gorilla x Monsoon Gorilla x Monsoon Gnarly Charlie 1:52 Gyro Spazzers Demo 20's Taboo 1:29 Tri-Lateral Dirts Commission Kurr Jar Classics Rat Race    1:06 Icko Sicko Icko Sicko Miscreant 0:54 Vexed Demo Redding Entrapment 0:14 Violent World Demo Head In A Hole 0:55 Damaged Damaged Skate Park Nark 1:30 Mr. Bang Greatest Hits Pt. II SF Small Town 0:57 NIGHTSTICK JUSTICE NIGHTSTICK JUSTICE - "Complete Discography" (Thrash#11) Surf Nazis Must Die vs. Mother Speed 1:21 Hong Kong Fuck You 2024 SingleDeadman (bkgrd) 4:24 Desperate Hell Living With Faults Demo Jefferson Crew 1:42 Outside Looking In Content With DiscontentOther ways to hear BGP:Archive.org#456 on ArchiveApple PodcastsYouTube PodcastsPunk Rock Demonstration - Wednesdays 7 p.m. PSTRipper Radio - Fridays & Saturdays 7 p.m. PSTContact BGP:brothersgrimpunk@gmail.com@Punkbot138 on Instagram@BrosGrimPunk on XMore Music:Bandcamp - Follow us and download our albums: Brothers Grim Punk, Fight Music, and more!YouTube - tons of our punk playlists, from Anarchy to Zombies!

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, PJ and Dr. Stanley Hauerwas discuss Living Gently in a Violent World and the inspiration behind it. Hauerwas reflects on the controversy surrounding co-author Jean Vanier and the L'Arche movement. Dr. Hauervass explores the concept of time and the importance of patience in our lives. He also discusses Sabbath, American culture, and Martha Nussbaum's work on disability.  For a deep dive into Stanley Hauerwas's work, check out his book: Living Gently in a Violent World: The Prophetic Witness of Weakness

On June 11th 1963 Thich Quang Duc (a Buddhist monk) self immolated in protest of both the corruption of the South Vietnamese government and the violence they imposed.Within the beauty of our world is the inescapable nature of both beast and man. Both darkness and light.A paradox remains that often throughout history there are protests in society, art, cinema and music, against senseless violence - while others celebrate and parody our mysterious duality.Join me (beginning tonight) for the Off To The Witch newsletter as I explore our violent world.New episodes of Off To The Witch premiere every Wednesday night at 8:00pm ET.Off To The Witch can be found on all major podcast platforms as well as my YouTube channel (at offtothewitch)@followers#offtothewitch #christophergaretano #podcast #horror #violence #cinema #history #art #protest

Mat realized what hate really was when he found himself staring at a pistol pointing dead at his chest by a Nazi skinhead... For more than a decade, Matson Browning worked undercover infiltrating the world of white supremacist groups. His wife, Tawni, often working beside him chatting with women involved in those organizations, gathering intel on the members, and sending it over to Mat. BC Sanders and the Brownings also discuss the symbols, phrases, and terminology utilized within these organizations. The couple also discusses their book, THE HATE NEXT DOOR, published in 2023 documenting these investigations.

“Love of God, love of neighbors. Seek the kingdom, the good of the world. And in that good of the whole, your own good. And be attuned to what is around you in joy and also in sorrow.” (Miroslav Volf)We're in a crisis of meaning. It's like our existential compasses are off kilter. Uprooted from faith, social, and civic communities—the very institutions that once supplied narratives, a sense of identity, and belonging.But meaning and purpose are central to our spiritual health and therefore thriving. And theology comes into play because psychologists are more concerned with how meaning is made descriptively—looking at the cognitive and affective processes of our brains and behavior. Whereas theologians are concerned with prescriptive meaning, commenting normatively about how we should live.This episode features renowned theologian Miroslav Volf (Henry B. Wright Professor of Systematic Theology at Yale Divinity School / Founder and Director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture) and author of the bestselling book, Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most.We need stories of love and hope to define our lives. And much of Miroslav's life's work has been devoted to understanding what constitutes a life worth living.In our conversation, he shares about a God who is with us, who is loving, and who created us for love, calling us to an active role in the flourishing of this world.In this conversation, we discuss:How to discern what really matters and how to be intentional about a life worth livingThe need to challenge the hyper individualistic assumptions of our day, focusing on thriving life as a life of connections and convictionsSpiritual health as dependent on our relationships with one another, with God, and creationSpiritual practices that quiet, create space, and slow us down—allowing us to attune a broad and secure space for human becoming and unfoldingMiroslav speaks openly and vulnerably about his own experiences of faith, suffering, hope, and flourishingShow NotesLearn more about the Yale Center for Faith and CultureCheck out Miroslav's best-selling book, Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most (co-authored with Matt Croasmun and Ryan McAnnally-Linz)Reorienting theology around the concept of human flourishingHonor everyone, love God, love neighbor, seek the kingdom, stay attuned in joy and in sorrowCrisis of meaning and the need for deeper reflection on what matters most“We need stories of love and hope to define our lives.”Interdisciplinary research in psychology and theologyMiroslav reflects on his early life in 1970s Croatia (then Yugoslavia)Anthony Kronman's Education's End: Why Our Colleges and Universities Have Given Up on the Meaning of LifeMiroslav's early faith: “Jesus is alive.”“His experience was that people who believe are idiots, that they can't know anything, that they are these parasites that want to undermine whatever the society's trying to do. And so that was my first initiation, so to speak, in the public living of my faith. … but, it was also beautiful.”A way of life that is worth suffering for—holding a treasure.“Another occasion where we were actually beaten and chased out of a village that was completely communist-dominated. And we kind of disrupted it by … We spoke about Jesus … and they chased us out of the city to beat us up … and then we had this kind of sense of joy.”Practices vs ReflectionMoral practices and felt experience“There's always a kind of excess beyond what we can actually say, what we can describe, what we can explain. We stutter often when we try to—especially describe experiences like joy or like suffering. They're beyond the words. That's the beauty of them—giving oneself to them.”Miroslav Volf on thrivingThriving is framed around three elements of human experience: agency, circumstances, and emotions—knit together through the lens of the kingdom of God and Christian imaginationAgency: Love God and Love neighbor.Circumstances: “Thy kingdom come” vs “give us this day our daily bread”Emotions: Attune to the world. “Rejoice with those who rejoice and mourn with those who mourn.”“Love of God, love of neighbors. Seek the kingdom, the good of the world. And in that good of the whole, your own good. And be attuned to what is around you in joy and also in sorrow.”Primordial goodness: Goodness is always prior to evil.Spacious public faith and Christ as the key to flourishing lifeChrist as a moral teacher and exemplarThe “aliveness” and presence of Christ“I often don't experience God.”Martin Luther on faith: Christ as a gem, encased in our faithChurch fathers on the presence of Christ as “heated iron in fire”—the heat doesn't come from the iron but from the fired—similarly, God heats us from within.Exclusion & Embrace: A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and ReconciliationPorous boundaries and our nature as relational beingsJürgen Moltmann's autobiography A Broad Place“Religion really cramps our style… But in Miroslav's theology, personal wholeness in Christ is spacious and freeing.”Exodus 3: God promising to lead Israel out of bondage and constraint and into freedom and a broad spaceLoveRelational image of God and relationalityGod as ultimate lover—”God loves us while we are still so far away”Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters MostChristian faith and pluralismArticulating a coherent answer to what it means to live a life that's worthy of our humanityThe Recipe: “You can't put all the ingredients together as you wish. They have to fit together.”“We make truth claims.”“I think we go wrong when we don't honor people's own search for truth. The whole book is about having truth-seeking conversations about something that has a claim upon your life. And argue with others, but argue in such a way that honors everyone. And so for me, this is a kind of central Christian conviction that comes straight from the Bible, from 1 Peter. Short commandment: Honor everyone. That's what I need to do. Whatever they do, whatever they think, especially honor those who've spent so much time trying to think through some of these issues as many of the figures have that have, that are not necessarily Christian.”“Honor everyone.”Nurturing the ascetic practices of self-reflection and disciplineSpiritual exercise by Pam King: Creating SpaceTeresa of Avila and the Interior CastleRelationality, reciprocity, and mutual flourishingRobin Wall Kimmerer in *Braiding Sweetgrass: “*All flourishing is mutual.”“Human thriving isn't thriving when it's the expense of other people's thriving.”“And it's a kind of strange paradox. At our disposal, but it's all reference to me and to my experiences. … We have a really narrow scope of concerns.”Mary's Magnificat: “God coming and taking the mighty down from their thrones and transforming the entire world.”“What I want is the expansion of the horizon of concerns. Our horizon of concern is the horizon of God's mission in the world. God's mission is our mission.”About Miroslav VolfMiroslav Volf is the Henry B. Wright Professor of Theology at Yale Divinity School and is the Founder and Director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture.He was educated in his native Croatia, the United States, and Germany, earning doctoral and post-doctoral degrees (with highest honors) from the University of Tübingen, Germany. He has written or edited more than 20 books, over 100 scholarly articles, and his work has been featured in the Washington Post, Christianity Today, Christian Century, Sojourners, and several other outlets, including NPR, On Being with Krista Tippett, and Public Television's Religion and Ethics Newsweekly.His books include Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most,  Exclusion and Embrace: A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and Reconciliation, Free of Charge: Giving and Forgiving in a Culture Stripped of Grace, Allah: A Christian Response, After Our Likeness: The Church as the Image of the Trinity, A Public Faith: How Followers of Christ Should Serve the Common Good, The End of Memory: Remembering Rightly in a Violent World, Flourishing: Why We Need Religion in a Globalized World, For the Life of the World: Theology that Makes a Difference (with Matthew Croasmun), and The Home of God: A Brief Story of Everything (with Ryan McAnnally-Linz). About the Thrive CenterLearn more at thethrivecenter.org.Follow us on Instagram @thrivecenterFollow us on X @thrivecenterFollow us on LinkedIn @thethrivecenter About Dr. Pam KingDr. Pam King is Executive Director the Thrive Center and is Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy. Follow her @drpamking. About With & ForHost: Pam KingSenior Director and Producer: Jill WestbrookOperations Manager: Lauren KimSocial Media Graphic Designer: Wren JuergensenConsulting Producer: Evan RosaSpecial thanks to the team at Fuller Studio and the Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy.

Your home can be an ark of safety or a prison of isolation.  What it is depends on what you want it to be. 

We continue our talk from the previous podcast episode (episode #68) about how to keep hope alive in a violent world.  If you are saddened about current world events  or personal difficulties,  join us as we look at the ultimate hope available to us.For relationship help go to this website: MichelleMCastelli.comIf you would like to share your relationship story on this podcast, send an email to:michelle@growingyourrelationships.com

Every time we look at the news on our phones, our computers or other devices, we witness the constant violence going on in our communities and the world.  How does this affect us personally? How can we stay hopeful in a violent world?For relationship help go to this website: MichelleMCastelli.comTo share your relationship story on this podcast, send an email request to:michelle@growingyourrelationships.com

10/18/23 6am CT Hour - Ashley Noronha/ Joe Boland John and Glen chat about President Biden's trip to Israel, Speaker vote for the House and baseball playoffs. Ashley reports on the Pope's Weekly General Audience, the Global Day of Prayer or Peace, and more. Joe shares his insights on how we can work and build peace in the violent world that we find ourselves in.

Our Halloween Spooktacular continues on, this week focused on horror punk. We are talking about the Misfits tribute album from 1997 titled, Violent World. Released on the Misfits own record label, this compilation features tons of covers by the likes of Snapcase, Earth Crisis, Goldfinger, Pennywise, Sick of it All, and more.Dylan's Band - majorawards.bandcamp.comJoin our Patreon to get bonus audio, videos, blog posts, and access to our Discord for only $1 at patreon.com/punklottopodPodcast platforms and social media links at linktr.ee/punklottopodCall our voicemail line: 202-688-PUNKLeave us a review and rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.Song clips featured on this episode:Big Bee Kornegay - At the House of FrankensteinDeadguy - Horror BusinessSnapcase - SheProng - London Dungeon

Before we had 3 hits from Hell, The Misfits had 12 Hits from Hell. Tragically, the Misfits - 12 Hits from Hell would be a project lost to time. Something that was meant to be twice over only to be sent back to the hellish depths from which the Misfits and their creativity had once summoned it. FRUMESS is POWERED by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.riotstickers.com/frumess⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GET 1000 STICKERS FOR $79  RIGHT HERE - NO PROMO CODE NEED! JOIN THE PATREON FOR LESS THAN A $2 CUP OF COFFEE!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Frumess ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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[00:30] Celtic Throne Feedback (11 minutes) The Celtic Throne tour provides a drastic contrast to the perversion celebrated during pride month. While the world celebrates immorality and shattered families, Celtic Throne proclaims hope and showcases God's royal family culture. Celtic Throne performs its last show of the 2023 tour this Sunday in Nashville. For more information visit celticthrone.com. [11:50] Supreme Court Ends Affirmative Action (6 minutes) The Supreme Court voted 6-3 that affirmative action is racist. Backlash from the left was immediate, including prepared responses from Barack and Michelle Obama. [17:45] Present Evil World (18 minutes) The Bible prophesied that marriage and family would be fractured in the end time and that the world would enter a new age of violence. France is facing major riots after the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old during a traffic stop. [35:25] Current News (4 minutes) [39:00] Biden's Disastrous Foreign Policy (16 minutes) Victor Davis Hanson explained in a recent article for American Greatness how Joe Biden's foreign policy decisions and family corruption have been disastrous for the nation.

Previously… at Grace Summit – Last week we had some audio issues – but we looked good! A little recap – since this is part 2 We are going to begin a series next week on the Gospel of Mark. If you'd like to choose a passage and share a 3-7 minute reflection, let me know. I have a list of passages. We have been talking about being peacemakers – last week – peacemaking like Jesus. Matthew 5:21 ...

Can we really comprehend the complexities of female violence and the societal taboos that surround it? Join us as we explore this fascinating topic with our special guest, Anna Motz, a clinical and forensic psychologist and forensic psychotherapist. We dissect the emotional turmoil and internalized shame that can drive women to commit heinous acts, as well as the crucial role therapists play in understanding their triggers and fault lines.

We live in a violent world. From wars to mass shootings to domestic violence, it's easy to see that our world is bent towards violence. But Jesus shows us a better way, an alternative way to respond to the evil and injustice we see in our world. This week, explore Jesus' radical call to nonviolence in a violent world.

What does it take to imagine a world without war? How do we begin to believe that as a possibility? Eddie and Chris begin a series on war with guest Stanley Hauerwas, noted theologian and ethicist. Dr. Hauerwas asks us to contemplate the hard questions of war and nonviolence, but he knows the answers don't come easily.Dr. Hauerwas is a long-time professor at Duke Divinity School and Duke University School of Law. He served as chair of theological ethics at the University of Aberdeen and was named America's best theologian by Time magazine in 2001. Dr. Hauerwas has authored numerous books, including Resident Aliens, co-authored by Will Willimon, Living Gently in a Violent World, and 2011's War and the American Difference. Resources:Find out more about Dr. Hauerwas, his publications, and appearances at stanleyhauerwas.org.Buy War and the American Difference

Cindy and I walk in our neighborhood. Recently I waved to an older neighbor whom I often wave to, but we've never spoken. This time, he asked me if we had seen about the latest mall shooting – “My wife and I are afraid to go anywhere!” – that is really understandable. We live in a violent world. We cannot deny it. I'm going to spend some time over the next couple weeks talking about ...

Bunny answers a listener's question about feeling overwhelmed by the pain and suffering of the world and where to channel their anger and sadness. Want to submit a question to Bunny or listener response to be featured on a future episode? There are 3 options for sending in your question. Option 1: Write question on this form: https://www.bunnymichael.com/xo-higherself-podcast-1 Option 2: Record a voice memo and email it to xohigherself@gmail.com.  Option 3: Leave us a voice mail at 740-481-1216. For ad-free episodes and bonus content, including bi–weekly bonus episodes subscribe to our Patreon at Patreon.com/xohigherself or sign up as an Apple subscriber. Theme music composed by Michael Beharie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nerina Weiss. Erella Grassiani, and Linda Green's book The Entanglements of Ethnographic Fieldwork in a Violent World (Routledge, 2022) focuses on the emotional hazards of conducting fieldwork about or within contexts of violence and provides a forum for field-based researchers to tell their stories. Increasingly novice and seasoned ethnographers alike, whether by choice or chance, are working in situations where multidimensional forms of violence, conflict and war are facets of everyday life. The volume engages with the methodological and ethical issues involved and features a range of expressive writings that reveal personal consequences and dilemmas. The contributors use their emotions, their scars, outrage and sadness alongside their hopes and resilience to give voice to that which is often silenced, to make visible the entanglements of fieldwork and its lingering vulnerabilities. The book brings to the fore the lived experiences of researchers and their interlocutors alike with the hope of fostering communities of care. It will be valuable reading for anthropologists and those from other disciplines who are embarking on ethnographic fieldwork and conducting qualitative empirical research. Christopher P. Davey is Visiting Assistant Professor at Clark University's Strassler Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies. 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

Nerina Weiss. Erella Grassiani, and Linda Green's book The Entanglements of Ethnographic Fieldwork in a Violent World (Routledge, 2022) focuses on the emotional hazards of conducting fieldwork about or within contexts of violence and provides a forum for field-based researchers to tell their stories. Increasingly novice and seasoned ethnographers alike, whether by choice or chance, are working in situations where multidimensional forms of violence, conflict and war are facets of everyday life. The volume engages with the methodological and ethical issues involved and features a range of expressive writings that reveal personal consequences and dilemmas. The contributors use their emotions, their scars, outrage and sadness alongside their hopes and resilience to give voice to that which is often silenced, to make visible the entanglements of fieldwork and its lingering vulnerabilities. The book brings to the fore the lived experiences of researchers and their interlocutors alike with the hope of fostering communities of care. It will be valuable reading for anthropologists and those from other disciplines who are embarking on ethnographic fieldwork and conducting qualitative empirical research. Christopher P. Davey is Visiting Assistant Professor at Clark University's Strassler Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/genocide-studies

Nerina Weiss. Erella Grassiani, and Linda Green's book The Entanglements of Ethnographic Fieldwork in a Violent World (Routledge, 2022) focuses on the emotional hazards of conducting fieldwork about or within contexts of violence and provides a forum for field-based researchers to tell their stories. Increasingly novice and seasoned ethnographers alike, whether by choice or chance, are working in situations where multidimensional forms of violence, conflict and war are facets of everyday life. The volume engages with the methodological and ethical issues involved and features a range of expressive writings that reveal personal consequences and dilemmas. The contributors use their emotions, their scars, outrage and sadness alongside their hopes and resilience to give voice to that which is often silenced, to make visible the entanglements of fieldwork and its lingering vulnerabilities. The book brings to the fore the lived experiences of researchers and their interlocutors alike with the hope of fostering communities of care. It will be valuable reading for anthropologists and those from other disciplines who are embarking on ethnographic fieldwork and conducting qualitative empirical research. Christopher P. Davey is Visiting Assistant Professor at Clark University's Strassler Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

What are some areas that need a deeper look when it comes to how we see Christ, ourselves, and others? Weylin Lee stares afresh at the story of Stephen's communal execution, and elicits bravery from us to go beyond deconstructing to decolonizing our faith. [Acts 7:55-60]   Reflection How are you invited to decolonize your view of Christ and your faith? How might you offer a unique voice and story in our collective work of advocacy? What does a nonviolent response look like for you in response to someone else's violence? Resources Podcast: Faith for Normal People, Episode 10, Decolonizing Our Faith by Danyelle Thomas Film: Chinatown Rising a Harry Chuck and Josh Chuck film Book: The End of Memory: Remembering Rightly in a Violent World by Miroslav Volf

Today we have a special CROSSOVER episode of the IFH Podcast. Our guest is Derek Kolstad, the genius behind the extremely successful John Wick franchise. An ex-hitman comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him. With New York City as his bullet-riddled playground, JOHN WICK (Keanu Reeves) is a fresh and stylized take on the "assassin genre”.He is also the screenwriter of One in the Chamber, The Package (starring Steve Austin & Dolph Lundgren). This episode is from the archives of The Make Your Movie Podcast with Dave Bullis available from the IFH Podcast Network. Dave chats with Derek about bad movies, screenwriting, the film business, and working with Keanu Reeves.I wanted to bring this amazing episode to the IFH Tribe. Get ready to dive into the ultra-violent world of Derek Kolstad.

Today we have a special CROSSOVER episode of the BPS Podcast. Our guest is Derek Kolstad, the genius behind the extremely successful John Wick franchise. An ex-hitman comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him. With New York City as his bullet-riddled playground, JOHN WICK (Keanu Reeves) is a fresh and stylized take on the "assassin genre”.He is also the screenwriter of One in the Chamber, The Package (starring Steve Austin & Dolph Lundgren). This episode is from the archives of The Make Your Movie Podcast with Dave Bullis available from the IFH Podcast Network. Dave chats with Derek about bad movies, screenwriting, the film business, and working with Keanu Reeves.I wanted to bring this amazing episode to the BPS Tribe. Get ready to dive into the ultra-violent world of Derek Kolstad.

Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster talk about the concept of managing risk and living our lives how we want to in a violent world. Whether it's attending concerts, church, crowded public events, or visiting our favorite venue in that less desirable part of town...living life comes with certain risks regardless of what we do. So how can we live our best lives while assessing and managing risk?

In this special episode of Truth's Table, Ekemini sits down at the table with Nelba Marquez-Greene, the mother of Ana Grace Marquez-Greene who was killed in the Sany Hook school massacre. Truth's Table is honored to have Nelba at the table to talk about her beloved daughter, Ana Grace, ongoing grief, and political action needed to keep our children safe. Pull up a chair, grab some tissue, and have a seat at the table with us. Learn more about Nelba Marquez-Greene: Nelba holds a Bachelor of Music from the Hartt School and a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from St. Joseph College. Nelba taught and supervised at the Family Therapy program at the University of Winnipeg's Aurora Family Therapy Centre and later worked as the Coordinator for Klingberg Family Therapy Center's outpatient child and adolescent psychiatric clinic. She also served as adjunct faculty at Central Connecticut State University. Nelba founded the CTAMFT (Connecticut Association for Marriage and Family Therapy) Diversity Committee and served on the CTAMFT Board of Directors. For her advocacy, she received the 2004 Minority Fellowship Award by the AAMFT, the 2004 Distinguished Professional Service Award, and the 2013 Service to Families Award by the CTAMFT. In 2018, she was profiled as one of “100 Women of Color” and a YWCA (CT) Women's Leadership Award recipient. She was featured in People Magazine's October 2019 issue as one of Ten Women Changing the World and also recognized by Chelsea Clinton and Hillary Clinton in their Book of Gutsy Women. Nelba has testified and advocated at the state and federal levels on many different mental health initiatives, hosted TEDx talks, and is a nationally sought after speaker. In the many years that have followed, stints in advocacy, public policy, community care, etc. have affirmed her core belief that in order to change the world we must take care of people. First- that grief, trauma and loss must be allowed in the room. Second- that tools, language, skills, resources and acceptance should be available to live a full, grieving life. Purchase our new book! Truth's Table: Black Women's Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation: https://www.amazon.com/Truths-Table-Womens-Musings-Liberation/dp/0593239733/ Truth's Table listeners can save 30% off The Gospel of Peace in a Violent World when they order at https://www.ivpress.com/the-gospel-of-peace-in-a-violent-world using promo code TRUTH22. That's promo code TRUTH22 at ivpress.com for 30% off the book. Support Truth's Table: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TruthsTable PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/TruthsTable Merchandise: https://teespring.com/truthstable