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 | 17 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & Spirituality | |||
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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
In this powerful episode, the Mennonite Action national team reflects on their journey as they enter their third year of activism. Nick Martin is the co-founder and Campaign Director at Mennonite Action. Adam Ramer is the co-founder and the Fundraisi... more
We pull Front Light editor and producer Ken Ogasawara from behind the curtain to reflect on an amazing first season of Front Light! Ken is a writer and podcaster with Mennonite Central Committee Ontario during the day and by night and weekends a co-d... 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 States3 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 States8 months ago - Hopeful
This brings me hope at times when I’m feeling hopeless and like the word is falling apart
Apple Podcasts5Heheher1981United States10 months 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 States10 months 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?
This podcast explores themes of peace, justice, and social activism, particularly focusing on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the broader implications of U.S. foreign policy. It features insightful conversations with experts, educators, and activists who share their personal experiences and perspectives on the complexities of identity, faith, and advocacy. The content is characterized by a strong emphasis on anti-racism, solidarity with marginalized communities, and the moral responsibility to combat injustices, making it particularly appealing to listeners interested in social change and humanitarian issues. Unique aspects of this podcast include its rootedness in Mennonite traditions and its engagement with both historical and contem... more
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1. Noura Erakat
2. Michael George
3. Rabbi Alissa Wise
4. Jonathan Brenneman
5. Nick Martin
6. Adam Ramer
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