Front Light
Mennonite ActionFront Light is Mennonite Action’s podcast, hosted by Joanna Lawrence Shenk and Jonny Rashid. Mennonite Action is a movement mobilizing Mennonites and Anabaptists across the United States and Canada to use creative, nonviolent actions to demand a permanent ceasefire, an end to the U.S. and Western-funded occupation of Palestine and build a lasting peace for all. Grounded in our peace theology, we b... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 19 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Categories | ChristianityReligion & Spirituality | ||||
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On this episode, we hear from Mennonite Action’s founding directors Nick Martin and Adam Ramer. As they transition out of their director roles, we talk to them about their joys, hopes and lessons learned.
Huge thank you to the incredible Jewish reco... more
On this episode, we hear from Mennonite Action alumnus Amy Yoder McGloughlin. She is the Conference Minister with Allegheny Mennonite Conference, and she is the Denominational Minister of Education with the Mennonite Church USA. She's been travelling... more
On this episode, we hear a report-back from Joanna after her trip to Minneapolis during the ICE surge and amidst the mass movement resisting ICE occupation. She, along with Adam Ramer, participated in a Week of Action conference coordinated by organi... more
On this episode honoring Black History Month, we interview Drew G. I. Hart. Dr. Hart is an associate professor of theology at Messiah University where he has directed the Thriving Together: Congregations for Racial Justice program in central PA since... more
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I’m so grateful for this podcast! They share important interviews and Mennonite Christian historical implications to the what is happening today in the USA and Israel/Palestine and Gaza. We need each other to transform our communities peace by peace.
Apple Podcasts5Smartandlean
United States7 months ago - Inspiring podcast
Front light is such an inspiring podcast as we work for liberation and fight for a fair world for all. Highly recommended and I appreciate the work of everyone involved.
Apple Podcasts5PhillyAmandaUnited Statesa year ago - Hopeful
This brings me hope at times when I’m feeling hopeless and like the word is falling apart
Apple Podcasts5Heheher1981United Statesa year ago - Both helpful and problematic
I’m Palestinian, Mennonite, gay and so live in a world of multiple identities. I grew up in NYC away from Mennonite churches. Even now I have far more Muslim and Jewish friends than Mennonite ones. On the one hand Mennonite Action is trying to do something so the three stars come from that. However, they only talk to Palestinians who have drunk the koolaid and miss out almost completely on the lived Palestinian experience. Also, Mennonites have fallen far short of other main stream Prote... more
Apple Podcasts3PdxmuscleUnited Statesa year ago - Thanks!
We appreciated hearing about the history of Mennonite involvement with Palestinians and then more about specific non-violent actions by Palestinians. Historical acts of resistance as well as historical connections between various faith communities and people is always cause for renewed hope.
Apple Podcasts5SarascoutUnited Statesa year ago
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What is Front Light about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Front Light centers faith-rooted activism and nonviolent organizing around Palestine solidarity, immigrant justice, and broader peace-building within Anabaptist and Mennonite contexts. The show features detailed conversations with co-founders and organizers, scholars, and faith leaders, highlighting local chapter development, base-building, and practical organizing tactics alongside theological reflections. Notable is a consistent emphasis on nonviolence, community resilience, and bridging faith with political action across North America, with guests ranging from activists and researchers to clergy and community organizers. The format often blends personal narratives with strategic insights, making it a practical resource for listeners invo... more
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Recent guests on Front Light include:
1. Amy Yoder McGloughlin
2. Dr. Drew Hart
3. Holly Harris
4. Rhea Clymer
5. Lorren Oesch
6. Ken Ogasawara
7. Janna Hunter-Bowman
8. Jonathan Smucker
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