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The CurrentBearing Witness In Minneapolis: Clergy, Courage, And Neighbor LoveSend a textWhat does it take to resist injustice without losing our souls? We invited three friends—Jen Manleaf, Rev. Mindy Smith, and Lynn Price—who answered a clergy call to Minneapolis to share how they prepared, what they saw, and what comes next. You’ll hear the anatomy of a strategic sit-in at Target, why corporate pressure matters, and how hyper-local organizing—signal chats, mutual aid, and neighbor care—forms a resilient net when systems fail. We dig into movement chaplaincy, de-escalation, and the spiritual work of refusing to dehumanize anyone, including ICE agents, whi...
2026-02-041h 32
The CurrentFrom segregation to solidarity: how young people unlearn hate with Stephen HughesSend a textThe gates still close at 7 p.m. along Belfast’s longest segregation wall, but inside a small youth center, something braver is opening: kids learning to cross lines their grandparents feared. We sit down with Stephen Hughes—42 years in youth work, 13 in Lower Falls—to unpack how a simple, radical method turns inherited prejudice into shared purpose.Stephen paints the full picture: two Christian communities divided by politics, bound by grief, and weighed down by poverty that grows heavier the closer families live to the wall. His team’s answer is disarmingly human. S...
2025-10-0759 min
The CurrentBeyond Division: Building Peace in a Fractured World with Jer Swigart and Osheta MooreSend a textA conversation with peacemakers Jer Swigart and Osheta Moore reveals a profound alternative to our increasingly divided religious and political landscape. As founders of Global Immersion, they've dedicated their lives to training Christian leaders in the art of transformative peacemaking.Their journey began with a realization that the Christianity they inherited "promoted domination more than restoration." Through experiences in conflict zones and learning from marginalized communities, they discovered a Jesus who was "magnificently defiant against systems that dignified some while denigrating others" yet "indefatigably nonviolent."What makes their approach unique...
2025-09-1655 min
The CurrentFeasting on Peace: Refugees, Food, and Community Building with Ross CarperSend a textWhat happens when refugees share their culinary heritage with a new community? The story of Feast World Kitchen reveals something extraordinary about the power of food to transform lives.Ross Carper didn't set out to launch a nonprofit restaurant. His journey began with a food truck side hustle and volunteer work helping refugee families navigate life in Spokane, Washington. When these worlds collided, he discovered how sharing meals created deep connections and support. That insight sparked a vision: a restaurant where refugee and immigrant chefs could earn income, build skills, and share...
2025-08-211h 00
The CurrentJamie Gates: The Lessons of South Africa: Apartheid, Justice, and ReconciliationSend a textDr. Jamie Gates offers a powerful, deeply personal exploration of growing up as a white American in apartheid South Africa, revealing striking parallels between South Africa's racial history and America's ongoing struggles with justice and reconciliation. As someone who straddled two worlds - attending all-white Afrikaner schools while his missionary parents ministered in Black communities - Gates provides unique insights into how segregation shapes society and how religious institutions either challenge or reinforce these divisions.The conversation takes us through the theological underpinnings of apartheid, where religious language was weaponized to justify...
2025-05-011h 09
The CurrentIsaac Villegas - Migrant God: A Christian Vision for Immigrant JusticeSend a textWhen a church gathers to wash feet at an immigration detention center, is it worship or protest? According to Isaac Villegas, it's both - and that's precisely the point. In this profound conversation, Villegas shares stories from his new book "Migrant God: A Christian Vision for Immigrant Justice," revealing how authentic Christian practices become revolutionary acts in contexts of injustice.Drawing from his experiences as a Mennonite pastor and the child of Latin American immigrants, Villegas takes us inside the remarkable two-year sanctuary his congregation provided for Rosa del Carmen Ortez Cruz...
2025-03-131h 06
The CurrentDr. Craig Keen - Acts, Nonviolence, and the Journey of FaithSend a textJoin us for an insightful conversation with theologian Dr. Craig Keen as he shares how the Book of Acts became a beacon of guidance in his life during the turbulent year of 1968, amidst the Vietnam War. Reflecting on his journey of faith within a conservative environment, Dr. Keen reveals the profound impact Acts had on his understanding of nonviolence and pacifism. We uncover his introspective exploration of scripture, which shaped his life decisions and spiritual commitments amidst societal challenges.Our dialogue extends beyond traditional notions of violence, exploring its subtleties in power...
2024-11-081h 02
The CurrentMelissa Florer-Bixler - How to Have an EnemySend a textHow do we navigate the challenging concept of enmity within the Christian faith while remaining committed to justice and peace? Join us for a profound conversation with Melissa Florer-Bixler, pastor of Raleigh Mennonite Church, as she unpacks these complexities through her experiences and insights from her book, "How to Have an Enemy." We examine the nuances of defining true enemies, especially in the context of systemic power dynamics, and discuss how to address these conflicts with the grace and teachings of Jesus. Anger plays a pivotal role in social change, but how c...
2024-10-2950 min