Jen and Patrick are joined for a profound conversation with conflict transformation pioneer John Paul Lederach, who shares deep insights on peace, reconciliation, and the power of moral imagination rooted in faith and human connection. They explore the story of Jacob and Esau, why reconciliation is a horizon more than an event, and the four ways to use moral imagination to achieve reconciliation.
Main Topics:
The biblical story of Jacob and Esau as a model for conflict and reconciliation
Defining peace as relational, rooted in dignity, love, and justice
The concept of moral imagination as a tool for peacebuilding across long-standing conflicts
The importance of interior work, ongoing forgiveness, and relational transformation
Practical strategies: moving one step at a time, curiosity, creativity, and risking for peace
The interconnectedness of faith, community, and peace efforts
The role of hope and multigenerational perspectives in peacebuilding
Podden och tillhörande omslagsbild på den här sidan tillhör
Faith Matters. Innehållet i podden är skapat av Faith Matters och inte av,
eller tillsammans med, Poddtoppen.