Global Immersion

Mending Divides

Religion EN ↓ 79 episodes

In a world accustomed to conflict, Mending Divides offers a refreshing counterpoint. Hosted by Dr. Jer Swigart, this Global Immersion podcast dives deep into the conflicts we’re all dealing with in conversation with those who think deeply about them. This is not a prescriptive conversation about how to build peace. Instead, Mending Divides features the human beings behind the work. It's a portal into their stories, analyses, and practices. As we encounter the myriad ways they understand and navigate their conflicts, we’ll discover who we must become to face our own. Expect honest, unfiltered c...

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Julie Ethan - "Becoming generous with your political opposite" 19.10.2020 30:11

We know the political divide in our nation is growing, but what can we do about it? The problem feels too big. The stakes feel too high. This week on the podcast, everyday peacemaker Julie Ethan shares her story of finding common ground with her political opposition and how the friendships transformed her. globalimmerse.org

Jer Swigart - “The Power of Non-Violence to Disrupt the Status Quo" 12.10.2020 29:31

Throughout the series, we will feature a story from the life of one of our hosts. Today we hear from Global Immersion Co-Founder, Jer Swigart with a truly riveting story from his home in Bend, Oregon. www.globalimmerse.org

Samantha Ham - “Turns Out, God’s Not a Bully" 05.10.2020 28:01

Samantha Ham takes us on a journey from her own life regarding the way that she viewed God, and how that shapes the way she shows up in her vocation as an everyday peacemaker. www.globalimmerse.org

Introducing - Everyday Peacemaking 10.09.2020 2:14

Welcome to the The Everyday Peacemaking Podcast, featuring Everyday Peacemakers who are embedded within a world divided by difference and who are choosing to move toward conflict with the tools to heal rather than to win. We are the Everyday Peacemaking Community and these are our stories.