From Polarization to Healing

From Polarization to Healing

A conversation on The Growing Edge podcast about conflict dynamics and polarization in the United States and pathways to shift these escalating patterns.

The Ingredients of Social Courage

The Ingredients of Social Courage

A conversation with Krista Tippett and America Ferrera at the inaugural On Being Gathering, exploring the ingredients of social courage and how change really happens in generational time.

From table to termites: A conversation with Mennonite peacebuilder John Paul Lederach

From table to termites: A conversation with Mennonite peacebuilder John Paul Lederach

A excerpts from a conversation discussing contemporary Mennonite peace witness with Sarah and Jonathan Nahar.

Practicing Compassion in Churchwide Disagreements

Practicing Compassion in Churchwide Disagreements

Observations and thoughts emergent from a request from the Mountain States Mennonite Conference as they considered the request to ordain a pastor in a same-sex relationship.

The Moral Imagination

The Moral Imagination

A video interview with Robert Wright for The Wright Show, a production of meaningoflife.tv.

Mysticism, New Physics, and Peacebuilding: Towards a New Spirituality on the Field

Mysticism, New Physics, and Peacebuilding: Towards a New Spirituality on the Field

An interview by Yago Abeledo exploring numerous themes relevant to John Paul's inner process in the field of peacebuilding.

‘Reconcile’: Interview with Peace Activist John Paul Lederach

‘Reconcile’: Interview with Peace Activist John Paul Lederach

An interview by Christian Piatt about the book, Reconcile: Conflict Transformation for Ordinary Christians.

Burma Diary

Burma Diary

A travel diary written over the course of John Paul's first trip to Myanmar in Spring 2003.

The Vocational Pause

The Vocational Pause

A description of a practice of noticing and embracing moments of pause that elicit deeper reflection into questions of vocation, meaning, and purpose.