In this episode, Jennifer and Patrick are joined by Sarah Perkins to discuss Abinadi from the Book of Mormon, highlighting his role as a bold prophet delivering a message of repentance and calling for change. They draw parallels between Abinadi and other prophets throughout history who speak out against societal injustices. The hosts reflect on the importance of discerning true authority from those who simply criticize without offering solutions. Join them as they explore the timeless lessons from Abinadi's story that are relevant in today's world.

[00:01:34] True prophets preach divine redemption.

[00:06:42] Limits to dialogue.

[00:10:36] Defining peace beyond conflict.

[00:11:29] Effective conflict management.

[00:17:02] Abinadi's powerful discourse.

[00:22:16] Speaking Truth to Power.

[00:24:22] Peacemaking and addressing injustice.

[00:28:20] Peacemaking and Redemption.

[00:31:20] Fighting for justice against injustice.

[00:34:33] Recognizing real people in change.

[00:38:26] Dialogue and understanding in activism.

[00:44:04] Navigating values in peacemaking.

[00:45:48] Courage and confidence in peacemaking.

[00:50:05] Restored gospel and faith matters.

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In this special episode of the Proclaim Peace Podcast, hosts Jennifer Thomas and Patrick Mason are joined by a live audience in Salt Lake City to hear a conversation with guest Eva Witesman. The episode introduces the Summer Hope Experiment, a program aimed at promoting civic and emotional healing before the upcoming election season. Drawing on the Book of Mormon, they encourage listeners to lean into conflict to become peace builders and reflect on the impact of collective unity on our nation and society.

[00:05:08] Hope and peace building strategies.

[00:09:24] Defining peace at four levels.

[00:10:07] Levels of peace and harmony.

[00:16:16] Building peace through understanding.

[00:19:29] Framework for peacemaking.

[00:22:01] Peacemaking and peacekeeping examples.

[00:24:41] Peace praising.

[00:29:09] Building peace through pluralism.

[00:32:07] Building a generation of peace builders.

[00:36:03] Paradigm shifts in social impact.

[00:39:41] Cultural adaptation in program implementation.

[00:43:13] Fraying society in the Book of Mormon.

[00:48:00] Engaging in peacemaking online.

[00:50:37] A new way of reading.

[00:53:51] Transformative reading of the Book of Mormon.

[00:56:45] Making peace in your life.

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Exploring the theme of peacemaking through the lens of the Book of Mormon, hosts Jennifer and Patrick are joined by the Executive Director of Living Room Conversations, Becca Kearl, and delve into the story of Zeniff from Mosiah 9. Starting with a mission of aggression, Zeniff's preconceived notions about the Lamanites and Nephites are challenged as he confronts the complexities of the situation. The episode discusses the power of narratives in shaping our perceptions and the importance of reevaluating our ingrained stories to cultivate peace.

[00:01:41] The power of narratives.

[00:05:57] Defining peace as a process.

[00:09:27] The power of dialogue.

[00:12:30] Curiosity and dialogue in conflicts.

[00:15:30] Curiosity and sincere interactions.

[00:19:36] Human beings as storytelling creatures.

[00:25:25] National narratives and cultural impact.

[00:27:42] Empathy through shared narratives.

[00:32:35] Empathy and understanding in dialogue.

[00:34:20] Dialogue and shared values.

[00:39:33] Sharing personal experiences to connect.

[00:42:21] Dialogue and building together.

[00:45:22] Living doctrine through culture.

[00:51:18] Finding peace in daily life.

[00:52:28] Restored gospel conversations.

For full show notes and transcript, visit https://www.mormonwomenforethicalgovernment.org/proclaim-peace

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