The Center for Formation, Justice and Peace

Our interdenominational community seeks to develop the inner character necessary to activate justice, leading to a life of deep peace for all people.

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Mariah Humphries hosts the Rev. Jin Cho in the latest episode of Peace Talks. Cho details his experience of creating safe and brave spaces to talk about racial justice and of prioritizing curiosity in the people with whom he works for racial unity.

https://t.co/hd54LCqlJR

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Peace Talks is delighted to welcome Lisa Rodriguez-Watson to the show. She and Mariah Humphries engage in a meaningful conversation about why truth is hard, how to stay integrated, and what hope there is for the church.

https://t.co/AvT0XEvXJO

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David Swanson joins Mariah Humphries for our latest Peace Talks episode. Love and concern for the church permeate their conversation as they discuss hope in community and purpose in Sabbath keeping. David also previews his new book, Plundered.

https://t.co/fM6xaPkkUQ for more!

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Listen to the questions Dr. Robinson asks herself when she is considers her own political engagement.

Don't miss this!

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Gregory Thompson's Peace Talks episode is both hard-hitting and thoughtful. He tackles why the dinner table is the BEST place for political conversations and why the church is the best place for cultivating the moral skill of discernment needed for them.

https://t.co/SRE7zOP499

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Our MOST listened to episode of Peace Talks is SHANE CLAIBORNE!

Every question and answer came down to some version of "Will we believe what Jesus said and act as Jesus did?" This episode will challenge you and inspire you.

https://t.co/0EFybQnND8

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It's finally here!

From Success to Suffering: Part Ten of the People of Repair Series

Read more here: https://t.co/0DGlHQ84vx

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This interview is our 2nd most listened to episode of all time!!

Jemar Tisby left it all on the floor in this Peace Talks interview. The list of topics covered is long and fascinating.

https://t.co/chIUGQNuIl

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The 3rd most downloaded Peace Talks interview is one with Linda Royster and Dan Allender from The Allender Center.

https://t.co/HiAws56azh

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Russell Moore asks important questions about leaders that are worth asking about the people you follow.⁠

As important today as when the episode released.

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4/7 Russell Moore is our 4th most listened to episode of Peace Talks!

This thoughtful conversation covers the church, spiritual abuse, racism, and more.⁠

https://t.co/8DLXlZ8oPe

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A timely quote from the 5th most listened to episode of Peace Talks by J.S. Park.

How does it hit you today?

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J.S. Park is the 5th most listened to episode of Peace Talks!

Part memoir, part manual on grief, and all heart, J.S. (Joon) offers a glimpse into his life as the son of Korean immigrants, as a hospital chaplain, and as a father.

https://t.co/WOOtK6yIeJ

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In this clip, Rich Villodas makes a clear connection between spiritual formation and justice from Luke 4.

He talks about how we need a deep interior life with God in order to serve others in the name of Jesus.⁠

https://t.co/fsv34cPOYi

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6/7 is Rich Villodas!

Our episode with Rich Villodas is the 6th most listened to episode of Peace Talks!

Our conversation with Rich is full of profound, yet tangible applications for a life lived in pursuit of Jesus and justice.

https://t.co/mbh3eStbM2

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We are getting excited about our book study again and making plans!

Greg Thompson will once again lead us. Where should we go?

A book on politics and Christianity? Peace? Hope?

Give us your best recommendations below!

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6/7 is Jemar Tisby!

Jemar Tisby left it all on the floor in this Peace Talks interview from April 2023. The list of topics covered is long and fascinating:

You don't want to miss any of it!

https://t.co/chIUGQNuIl

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Mariah Humphries is a Mvskoke Nation citizen. With 25 years of ministry and a masters in theology, she is focused on using her theological education and lived experience to challenge and encourage the Church to lead the conversation on racial literacy and cultural humility.

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ON POWER AND POLITICS: THE TRUST OF A BLACK WOMAN
by Dr. Natasha Sistrunk Robinson, Center Partner

This article first appeared on July 22, 2024 on A Sista’s Journey Substack.

https://t.co/L5Z8OF2UC7

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An exciting offering from one of our Partners!⁠
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If you’re thinking that America is in need of a spiritual and moral revival, a revolution of values, a new great awakening, a third reconstruction… get ready.⁠

https://t.co/wlnJKIWovi