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Artwork for Peace is Power
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Peace Is Power is a podcast for people who believe peace is not weakness or passivity — but one of the most powerful forces alive. Hosted by Janessa Gans Wilder — former CIA officer, peacebuilder, and founder of Euphrates Institute — the show features conversations with diplomats, artists, activists, veterans, spiritual leaders, and grassroots organizers working to build peace in a divided world. ... more

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In this episode of Peace is Power, Janessa Gans Wilder speaks with Dr. Scilla Elworthy about what it really takes to build peace in a world that continues to invest heavily in war.

A three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee and founder of both Oxford R... more

In this episode of Peace is Power, host Janessa Gans Wilder speaks with Sami Awad, a Palestinian nonviolence practitioner, founder of Holy Land Trust, and co-director of Nonviolence International, about resistance, consciousness, and the spiritual fo... more

Today, on Peace is Power, Janessa Gans Wilder sits down with John D. Negroponte, a veteran diplomat whose career spans more than four decades in the U.S. Foreign Service. Drawing on his experience as U.S. Ambassador to Iraq and to the United Nations,... more

In this episode of Peace is Power , Janessa Gans Wilder speaks with Ari Honarvar, an Iranian-American writer, artist, and founder of Rumi With a View. Ari reflects on growing up in Iran during the Islamic Revolution and the Iran-Iraq War, where women... more

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Recent Guests

Sami Awad
Palestinian peacebuilder, author
Holy Land Trust; Nonviolence International
Episode: A Sacred Awakening into Sacred Activism with Sami Awad
John Negroponte
Former U.S. Foreign Service officer; Ambassador to Iraq and the United Nations; first Director of National Intelligence
Episode: Insights of War, Peace, and Power with Ambassador John D. Negroponte
Ari Honarvar
Iranian-American writer, artist, founder of Rumi With a View
Rumi With a View
Episode: What Bomb Can Touch the Human Spirit? Discussing War, Peace, and Nonviolence with Ari Honarvar
Satish Kumar
living legend of peace, ecology, and nonviolence
Episode: Peace is Possible: Lessons From an 8,000 Mile Journey with Satish Kumar

Host

Janessa Gans Wilder
Host of Peace is Power; former CIA officer, peacebuilder, and founder of Euphrates Institute

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Insightful & Inspiring!

    I’m loving Peace is Power - hearing diverse stories from people around the world, how they approach conflicts big and small, find hope and seek solutions. It has helped me gain new perspectives and restore my faith in humanity. A great listen for anyone with an open mind and heart!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Em_Osb
    Canada22 days ago
  • Well worth the subscription and listen!

    The timeliest podcast on the market today. Where big ideas meet necessary solutions through understanding, kinship and appreciation. Thank you, Janessa for pouring your heart and purpose into this expression of true power!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Whitney Conner Clapper
    United States2 months ago
  • Refreshing & just what our hearts need

    This podcast is absolutely vital and timely! The constant influx of negativity, pain, and oppression from approaching the world as an enemy has wearied us all. It’s time to remember what true power is and to fill our minds and hearts with what lies on the other side of the complexity of this violence-ridden time. “Peace is Power” renews hope and gives us the very reminders we need to be peacebuilders in our own homes and communities so that can ripple out into our world in deep need of healing. ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heathercita13
    United States2 months ago
  • One day at a time.

    The perfect message for these troubling times we are all experiencing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MtnBikingGirl
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Thoughtful conversations that balance personal experience with policy context
Guests bring diverse perspectives and practical insights for peacebuilding
Feels timely and essential for leaders and communities seeking constructive change
Shows a hopeful, solution-oriented view of conflict

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#203
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Talking Points

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A Sacred Awakening into Sacred Activism with Sami Awad
Q: What is the balance between inner transformation and outer resistance in effective peacebuilding?
Inner work is crucial, but it must be paired with dismantling oppressive systems externally; otherwise, dialogue alone fails to change power structures.
A Sacred Awakening into Sacred Activism with Sami Awad
Q: How did your grandmother influence your approach to peace and nonviolence?
She showed that forgiveness and proactive engagement against injustice are essential, guiding our family to resist violence and pursue reconciliation rather than revenge.
What Bomb Can Touch the Human Spirit? Discussing War, Peace, and Nonviolence with Ari Honarvar
Q: How do you reconcile nonviolence with the need to defend oneself or resist occupation in extreme circumstances?
She expresses a nuanced stance: not a blanket pacifist, she supports defensive action when necessary but seeks to minimize harm and emphasizes the importance of conscience and proportionality in responses.
Insights of War, Peace, and Power with Ambassador John D. Negroponte
Q: What makes peace sustainable beyond momentary political gains?
Sustainable peace rests on good governance at home, regional cooperation, robust civil society, and effective, principled diplomacy that uses alliances and international mechanisms like the UN, rather than relying solely on force.
Insights of War, Peace, and Power with Ambassador John D. Negroponte
Q: How do you build trust between conflicting sides in diplomacy?
Trust comes from serious, professional engagement, consistent behavior, and genuine willingness to move talks forward, even if positions aren't immediately compromised. Secret, small-group discussions helped create confidence and understanding during Paris Peace Talks.

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A thoughtful lineup of conversations exploring how inner transformation, nonviolence, and strategic action can advance peace in divided societies. Episodes spotlight diplomacy, human rights, environmental and social justice, and the role of faith, art, and storytelling in peacebuilding. Notable uniqueness includes bridging personal conscience with systemic change through diverse guests such as diplomats, writers, activists, and spiritual leaders, often tying historical lessons to contemporary challenges. The show probably appeals to listeners who value practical peacekeeping, ethical leadership, and global perspectives, and who want to translate big ideas into everyday action.

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