Amplify Peace: Creating a Better Story Together

Send us Fan Mail Dale is an award-winning writer, editor, business owner, and foundation president who has served on the boards of several international development organizations, including World Vision, Opportunity International, International Justice Mission, and MAP International. She recently published, Strong Girls, Strong World A Practical Guide to Helping Them Soar—and Creating a Better Fut...

Send us Fan Mail October is observed nationally as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The statistics around this are staggering with nearly 20 people per minute being physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. Today, we invite you on a profound journey that will touch your heart. Meet Vanessa Martinez , a living example to the remarkable capacity of the human soul to endure and...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to part two of our inspiring conversation with Dr. Wangechi. In our hectic lives, we often find ourselves dedicated to the care of others – family, friends, colleagues – while unintentionally neglecting our own well-being, leaving us emotionally and physically drained. The prevailing myth that self-love is synonymous with selfishness can be especially challenging for women...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself trapped by your circumstances, allowing your environment to dictate your path? In this captivating interview, Dr. Wangechi, hailing from a small village near Nairobi, Kenya, shares her incredible journey of self-discovery and transformation. She broke free from the limitations imposed by her background, embracing the belief that she was destined for mo...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the transformative power of resilience in the face of trauma and pain in our latest podcast episode. Join us as we delve into a profound conversation with Jessica Nicely, the Founder and President of Winged Hope. Jessica and her remarkable organization are on a mission to combat family violence and offer hope and healing to those who have been affected by it. In this epis...

Send us Fan Mail How would you describe beauty? This conversation continues with a deeper dive into the question of, “what is beautiful”. The Gen Z generation is asking this spiritual question as they seek to find beauty in our world, within the walls of our churches, and in our communities. Based on robust research, Trisha weaves together data, insights and her own personal journey to unlock the...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the fascinating world of Gen Z – their mindset, aspirations, values, and beliefs on the world and faith. Often misunderstood, this unique generation is distinguished as the first to grow up with the internet as part of their daily life. Prepare to delve into the depths of this significant group, learning from them and forging a path towards a brighter future. If you are a...

Send us Fan Mail Katie is the Executive Director of AZ127, an organization that serves vulnerable children and families through Foster Care. It is easy to be overwhelmed with all the brokenness and pain in this world and feel like hope is eluding and waning. Jesus invites all to come sit at the table with Him and find hope and healing. At His table you’ll find outcasts, the hungry, the poor, the m...

Send us Fan Mail We so often say, “What does it mean to love my neighbor?” In this conversation, a revisited and new look at the question of “Who is my neighbor? It is easy to run through life focused on what is right in front of us, what is obvious and visible. But what about what is around us, maybe not easily seen? Let’s change the “what” to “who”! Who is God calling us to see? From the beginni...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready for this one! This unique episode takes us inside one woman’s traumatic story of survival, genocide, abuse, but also, redemption, love and forgiveness. Warning: some aspects could be triggering with some of the subject matter discussed. Woven throughout Shema’s story is the transforming power of God’s love, her courage to forgive and the peace that only Jesus can give. Y...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we continue part two of our conversation with author, Mark Nelson, who along with Alan Hirsch wrote the influential book, Reframation: Seeing God, People, and Mission Through Reenchanted Frames. If you could see the copy of my book, you would instantly recognize the profound effect it is having on my life and work by all the highlights and markings. Go behind the scenes as...

Send us Fan Mail At Amplify Peace, our focus revolves around the art of asking thought-provoking, questions—questions that embody respect and intentionality. Questions serve as keys that unlock doors to uncharted territories, inviting us into journeys of self-discovery and adventure. Today, we invite you to contemplate a few important questions: Why is it essential to reframe the gospel or the mes...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on a captivating journey of inspiration as we delve into a remarkable tale of friendship, purpose, and personal transformation. It can start so simply: a quick conversation, a chance meeting, a shared meal, or the willingness to open one’s heart and share a dream. All the above were key factors in forming a friendship that would lead to a radical life change for one and a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, join Rachel Brown, an internationally recognized peace advocate, and host Lisa Jernigan as they unravel the significance of peace in every aspect of our lives. With Rachel's extensive experience in countering dangerous rhetoric and preventing identity-based violence, she shares powerful insights that will transform your perspective. With Rachel's extensi...

Send us Fan Mail Join Lisa Jernigan and Steve Haas, an extraordinary innovator and communicator, as they explore the remarkable impact of heeding God's prompts. With Steve's extensive executive leadership background in faith institutions and his involvement in transformative global programs like combating HIV/AIDS and poverty, this episode dives into the life-changing power of God's...

Send us Fan Mail Nine years ago, God led Jose to create a new space, a Prayer Breakfast for Law Enforcement and Firefighters. Today, the breakfast fills the gym at Grand Canyon University and brings together, Marketplace, Government and Faith leaders, united in prayer for our first responders. As a pastor for over 33 years, Jose, shares his journey of listening to God and moving forward when it is...

Send us Fan Mail John Paul Reiger from Phoenix Seminary joins Counter Culture.  We talk about what is happening with this important institution here in Arizona and why it is so critical that we learn how the Bible can not only teach us about God and Jesus but shape how we live, work and think about the world. 

Send us Fan Mail How do you lead through change, changing times, changing demographics? Since 1993, Andrew Cunningham has been serving South Gate Church in the South Mountain area of Phoenix as Senior Pastor. It is not the same community or church today as it was in the 1990’s when he arrived. How can an individual, a church, a community create impact in sustainable ways? Join the conversation as...

Send us Fan Mail Most people want peace in the world, but what do we actually have to do differently to make that happen?  Join us as we have a conversation with one of Arizona's great unifiers and connectors, Dave Drum. 

Send us Fan Mail Most people want to be more kind and loving.  But do we have what it takes?  Jonathan and Lisa explore the most important prerequisite to being used to bring about peace on earth.  Part 2 gets into practical steps we can do to examine ourselves. 

Send us Fan Mail Most people want to be more kind and loving.  But do we have what it takes?  Jonathan and Lisa explore the most important prerequisite to being used to bring about peace on earth.  Plus, Jonathan tries to spice up the Counter Culture brand and Lisa isn't very impressed.

Send us Fan Mail As a single mom raising two children, Tammy understood what it felt like to live with fear, insecurity and hopelessness that parenting in crisis can bring. Tammy’s life is an amazing example of what happens when God transforms and redeems our story into something beautiful and something He uses to impact others. As the Executive Director/CEO of Hope Women’s Center , Tammy is passi...

Send us Fan Mail Are you familiar with Arizona Baptist Children’s Services & Family Ministries ? You won’t forget them once you hear their story and the work they are doing all over Arizona. Michelle servers as VP of Development and Communications and as a born and raised Arizonan, has a heart for our state and people who call it home – especially those who need a reminder that they are valued...

Send us Fan Mail As lifelong pastor and leader, Doug Lake knows all too well the unique burdens put on leaders.  Much of leadership development focuses on helping to achieve the goals and objectives of organizations.  Doug helps leaders grow in character and vulnerability to help leaders be more emotionally and spiritually healthy first.  Great discussion.

Send us Fan Mail Joel Trout, Program Director for the House of Refugee at Sunnyslope shares his decades of experience and wisdom walking alongside those who find themselves homeless.  He shares an approach which comes from a full understanding of God's love and human nature that can help put people back on their feet with dignity and purpose.