Grounds for Peace

Join host Robin Linkhart as she speaks with Glenn Johnson, Peace and Justice Minister, about the 2025 Community of Christ World Conference. Glenn shares insights on the historic ordination of Stassi Cramm as President-Prophet and other historic leadership changes that led to increased diversity in church roles.  He also discusses his personal journey, including advocating... Source

There’s way more to the conflict in Israel/Palestine than is covered in the daily news cycle. The real truth is eye-opening and gut-wrenching. In this episode of Grounds for Peace, host Robin Linkhart sits down with members of a Community of Christ peace delegation who traveled with Churches for Middle East Peace and saw firsthand... Source

Avid reader and lifelong learner, Linda Stanbridge is back! In this episode, Linda sits down with host, Robin Linkhart, to discuss her Doctoral work on Social Justice and the Prophets. You’re sure to be captivated by Linda’s passion for helping Community of Christ members and friends become a truly prophetic people that are drawn to... Source

Who’s not up for creating a little doubt when it comes to the preconceived notions of those we label as “other?” And, though we often hear about the work of major organizations with lots of resources and influence, it can also happen in more accessible ways … between common people who take the time to... Source

How can we work for Peace in Israel/Palestine?    This series is co-sponsored by the Community of Christ World Peace and Justice Team.  Andrew Bolton and Steve Kellogg are members of the Israel/Palestine sub-team of the World Church Peace and Justice Committee.  The Peace and Justice Team  is working for a just peace in Israel/Palestine guided... Source

Get a brief overview of the key concepts explored during the USA Nonviolence Conversations in Spring 2022. Clips from Session Five bring the voices of many into the circle of dialogue as we consider Four Approaches to Violence and various nonviolent responses. Poignant stories from Monica, Marketer, and Kuzma make it up-close and personal. Link... Source

Nakba is Arabic for disaster or catastrophe that happened to Palestinians in 1948 when around about 700,000 Palestinians fled their homes as refugees and Palestinian society and homeland ended.  Bilal Al Issa is a third generation Palestinian living in Denmark, a board member of the Danish house in Palestine (DHIP). His grandfather now in his... Source

Rami Elhanan is an Israeli graphic artist whose father survived Auschwitz.  He lost his daughter Smadar in 1997.  Two weeks off being 14 years old, Smadar was blown up by three Palestinian suicide bombers. She was out that afternoon buying books for school.  Bassam Aramin was a Palestinian prisoner for seven years for throwing grenades... Source

We know from Doctrine and Covenants 161 that peacemaking and community building can be arduous and painful, but it can be done through nonviolent ways. Today as part of our Grounds for Peace series, we are looking at examples from around the world where bold nonviolent action has created peace.   Host: Carla LongGuest: Monica... Source

In response to Community of Christ World Conference resolution 1319, Community of Christ is hosting conversations on nonviolence across the globe. Today as part of our Grounds for Peace series, we explore how the topic of nonviolence is being discussed throughout the church as we journey together toward Jesus, the peaceful One.  Register for the... Source