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Plowshares
Rosa Parks
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Peace & Justice
Jim Forest Institute
Black Consciousness Movement
Elizabeth Mcalister
Adam Curle
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Plantation Capitalism
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“If you are going to follow Jesus, you better look good on wood.” - Daniel Berrigan SJ The Good on Wood podcast explores the lives of dangerous disciples, holy mischief makers, contemplative activists, and ordinary radicals in hopes that their witness would inspire a new generation of Jesus followers to get up, get out, and get into some "good trouble." A production of St Stephens University & The... more

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In today’s episode of Good on Wood, we are joined by renowned ethicist, author and professor David P. Gushee to explore the not so ordinary - ordinary story of Magda and André Trocmé, whose steadfast commitment to nonviolence and stubborn sense of du... more

In today’s episode of Good on Wood, we are joined by our dear comrade, Shane Claiborne, and delve into the remarkable journey of Sister Margaret McKenna, whose life was a beacon of hope and transformation in the streets of Philadelphia and beyond. Sr... more

In today’s episode of Good on Wood, we are joined by the one and only Dr. Obery Hendricks to explore the profound life and enduring legacy of Trinity UCC’s Pastor Emeritus, Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright, Jr. A towering figure in black theology, pastoral m... more

In this inspiring interview, Emily Yellin, acclaimed journalist and life long friend, shares her profound journey of documenting Rev James Lawson’s life, his unwavering commitment to nonviolence, and the power of love in the struggle for justice. Rev... more

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David P. Gushee
Professor and author guest discussing Trocmé memoirs and Christian ethics
Abilene Christian University (historical affiliation) / author and scholar
Episode: André & Magda Trocmé: Conspiracy of Goodness w. David P. Gushee
Shane Claiborne
Author, activist associated with The Simple Way
The Simple Way
Episode: Sr. Margaret Mckenna: New Jerusalem Now! w. Shane Claiborne
Obery Hendricks
Dr. Obery Hendricks, theologian and author, professor
New Politics of Jesus / Substack author
Episode: Rev Dr Jeremiah Wright Jr: Unashamedly Black and Unapologetically Christian w. Dr Obery Hendricks
Emily Yellin
Author of Still Going On: A Memoir of Resistance, Agitation, and Love
Author, Still Going On
Episode: Rev James Lawson: Still Going On w. Emily Yellin
Martha Hennessy
Granddaughter of Dorothy Day, activist
Hennessy family / Catholic Worker heritage
Episode: Dorothy Day: The Long Loneliness w. Martha & Kate Hennessy
Kate Hennessy
Granddaughter of Dorothy Day, author
Hennessy family / Catholic Worker heritage
Episode: Dorothy Day: The Long Loneliness w. Martha & Kate Hennessy
Dr. Lawrence van Esch
Scholarly practitioner of peace studies, Quaker, faculty at St. Stephen's University
St. Stephen's University
Episode: Adam Curle: To Tame The Hydra w. Dr Laurens van Esch
Kevin Clarke
Senior Editor-in-Chief, correspondent of America Media, author of Oscar Romero, Love Must Win Out
America Media
Episode: Oscar Romero: Love Must Win Out w. Kevin Clarke
Frida Berrigan
Author/activist, member of the McAlister/Salam for Liz narrative; related to Liz McAlister through family
Family/Activist networks mentioned in episode
Episode: Elizabeth McAlister: 7 Minutes to Midnight w. Frida Berrigan, Clare Grady & Jackie Allen

Hosts

Steve Shalert
Co-host/lead interviewer with a focus on faith-based activism and history of peace movements
Jared McKenna
Host with emphasis on historical figures in social justice and religious activism
Jarrod McKenna
Co-host/guest contributor involved in broader Good On Wood ecosystem

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • 💗🕊💗

    Explores the lives of dangerous disciples, holy mischief makers, contemplative activists, and ordinary radicals in hopes to inspire followers of Jesus. Join Jerod and Steve as they interview scholars, activists, historians and friends of Dorothy Day, Daniel Berrigan, Howard Thurman, Jim Forest, Desmond Tutu, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Simone Weil and many other faithful radicals upon whose shoulders we have the privilege to stand.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    littlegale
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good for the soul!!!

    This is a brilliant start to what I know will be an excellent podcast. Thought provoking, and challenging in a way that helps to shape our following of Christ in the world from the pastoral hearts of the hosts and those we are learning from. I can’t wait for it to start in the new year.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    prestoplayz
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Beautiful

    This podcast beautifully captures the true spirit of Christianity—standing with the poor and oppressed, and courageously pursuing peace and justice, even at personal risk. It challenges listeners to embrace faith as a call to action, highlighting the importance of love, compassion, and sacrifice in the face of adversity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    #heaphyjokes
    Australia2 years ago
  • Great listen

    Brilliant start to what I know will be a great series and important in shaping my own Christian faith

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Giles Morrison
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Honouring. Challenging. Inspiring.

    From the get-go, you get a sense this podcast is drawing from a deep well that draws on riches from far beyond the lives of the clever hosts. Also, I suspect I may have to increase my book-buying budget.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DaveyTee
    Australia2 years ago

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Insightful deep dives into faith, justice, and nonviolence.
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Praise for nuanced conversations with scholars and practitioners and their personal stories.

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Jim Forest (Part 1) - Writing Straight With Crooked Lines w. Robert Ellsberg & Nancy Forest
Q: Can you describe Jim Forest's early influences and what drew him into pacifism and ecumenism?
Jim's path was shaped by mentorship and a tension between personal authenticity and radical action, influenced by Dorothy Day, Merton, and Berrigan, which steered him toward peace work as a vocation rather than a mere cause.
Elizabeth McAlister: 7 Minutes to Midnight w. Frida Berrigan, Clare Grady & Jackie Allen
Q: What does Liz's theory of change look like in practice?
Her theory of change centers on collective courage, mutual support, and faithful action, recognizing that individuals are small parts of a larger movement and that sustained commitment over time is essential, even when immediate policy wins are elusive.
Elizabeth McAlister: 7 Minutes to Midnight w. Frida Berrigan, Clare Grady & Jackie Allen
Q: How did Liz integrate faith with political action within Jonah House and the Plowshares movement?
She framed faith as lived witness, integrating nonviolence, communal living, and service to marginalized communities; the personal was political, and she viewed activism as an expression of spiritual formation, not mere strategy, which helped seed future resistance communities.
Elizabeth McAlister: 7 Minutes to Midnight w. Frida Berrigan, Clare Grady & Jackie Allen
Q: What formed Liz McAlister's spirituality and how did it influence her activism?
Her spirituality grew through a lifelong commitment to community, liturgy, and nonviolence, with a strong emphasis on personal relationships, gardening, and practical acts of service within the prison and resistance contexts; this spiritual practice sustained her activism across decades.
Adam Curle: To Tame The Hydra w. Dr Laurens van Esch
Q: Could you summarize Adam Curle's core contribution to peace studies and peacemaking?
Curle's core contribution lies in integrating inner spiritual practice with outer peacebuilding, emphasizing power awareness, a bridge between Quaker integrity and Buddhist interdependence, and a shift from technocratic mediation to context-sensitive, locally grounded change.

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This show centers on voices from faith-based activism, pacifism, and social justice, often framing life stories around nonviolent resistance, community-building, and spiritual practice. Episodes explore figures who blended faith with political courage—from abolition and civil rights to antiwar activism and grassroots hospitality—while unpacking the personal, ethical, and strategic choices behind lasting social change. Listeners can expect in-depth biographical context, thorny moral questions, and practical reflections on living out principled activism in contemporary society. The mix of scholars, religious leaders, and movement practitioners offers both historical grounding and contemporary relevance, with a distinctive emphasis on nonviole... more

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5. Martha Hennessy
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7. Dr. Lawrence van Esch
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