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Compassionate Presence: Faith-based Peacebuilding in the Face of Violence
presentation

Compassionate Presence: Faith-based Peacebuilding in the Face of Violence

A lecture delivered in contribution to the Distinguished Lecture Series of the University of San Diego's Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice in February 2012.

2012
Narratives of Care: The Social Echo of Community Transformation
presentation

Narratives of Care: The Social Echo of Community Transformation

A lecture presented at the conference, "Conversations on Attachment: Integrating the Science of Love and Spirituality," in which John Paul explores the nexus of conflict transformation, reconciliation, and attachment theory through the metaphors of sound and circularity.

2012
The Third Shift: The Long Journey to Unite Humanity
presentation

The Third Shift: The Long Journey to Unite Humanity

A speech delivered upon John Paul’s receipt of the Niwano Peace Prize in 2019.

2019
Hesston Presidential Inaugural Address
presentation

Hesston Presidential Inaugural Address

An address provided for the inauguration of Dr. Howard Keim as President of Hesston College in 2005.

2005
Advent Manifesto: Does my soul still sing?
blog post

Advent Manifesto: Does my soul still sing?

A collection of one hundred thoughts, Advent reflections.

2018
Missionaries Facing Conflict and Violence: Problems and Prospects
journal article

Missionaries Facing Conflict and Violence: Problems and Prospects

A chapter exploring the challenges of missionaries facing situations of violence and conflict, the paradox of being faithful and being human.

1992
Mysticism, New Physics, and Peacebuilding: Towards a New Spirituality on the Field
interview

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.

2013
‘Reconcile’: Interview with Peace Activist John Paul Lederach
interview

‘Reconcile’: Interview with Peace Activist John Paul Lederach

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

2014
The Poetics of Building Peace
document

The Poetics of Building Peace

A collection of prompts guiding reflection on the relationship between peace, arts, and poetry.

2009
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