The Nonviolent Jesus

Fr. John Dear

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Was Jesus nonviolent?

🎙️ This Monday weekly podcast features thought-provoking, inspiring conversations with some of the greatest visionary leaders in peace and nonviolence in modern history like Martin Sheen (Apocalypse Now, Gandhi), Bryan Stevenson (Just Mercy) , Cornel West (Race Matters), Sister Helen Prejean (Dead Man Walking) , Sr. Joan Chittister, John Fugelsang (Separation of Church and H... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	77	Founded	a year ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	ChristianitySpiritualityReligion & Spirituality

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#76 John Dear with Mel Duncan, co-founder of Nonviolent Peaceforce about his work all over the world, more recently in Palestine and St. Paul, MN: "Organized nonviolence led to ICE leaving Minneapolis."

Dear friends,

This week I speak with one of the great peacemakers of our times, my friend Mel Duncan about unarmed civilian protectors and the Nonviolent Peaceforce that has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2016.

Mel has been a leader i... more

15 Jun 2026 • 40 min

#75 John Dear in conversation with bestseller writer Joyce Rupp on her award winning book "The Years of Ripening": "The Serenity Prayer is the prayer of elderhood, not just for AA!"

This week I speak with the beloved spiritual writer Joyce Rupp.

An international retreat leader and conference speaker, Joyce is the author of three dozen bestselling books on compassion, grief, aging in midlife and in the later years, prayers and p... more

8 Jun 2026 • 42 min

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#74 Part 2 of 2: John Dear with authors John Dominic Crossan and Michael Okinczyc-Cruz on their new book "Jesus and Justice" and organizing work on the streets of Chicago: "We have a savage culture".

Today is Part 2 of my conversation with scripture scholar John Dominic Crossan along with Michael Okinczyc-Cruz, about their new book, Jesus and Justice: Organizing for God’s Reign on Earth Then and Now.

Co-author Michael Okinczyc-Cruz is the Execut... more

1 Jun 2026 • 42 min • Most popular

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#73 Part 1 of 2: John Dear with scripture scholar John Dominic Crossan:"Has God given us the freedom to destroy ourselves and the world?"

On today’s new episode of “The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast,” I speak with my friend author and theologian John Dominic Crossan, perhaps the most widely read scripture scholar in the world. This is the first of two episodes with Dom.

John Dominic Crossa... more

25 May 2026 • 41 min • Popular

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John Dominic Crossan

Scripture scholar

DePaul University (Professor Emeritus, Religious Studies); former co-chair of the Jesus Seminar

Episode: #73 Part 1 of 2: John Dear with scripture scholar John Dominic Crossan:"Has God given us the freedom to destroy ourselves and the world?"

Michael Curry

Bishop, Episcopal Church

Episcopal Church

Episode: #72 John Dear with Bishop Michael Curry, prophetic leader and best-selling author on the way of God and the way of life: "It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!"

Kate Common

Author and Professor; Assistant Professor of Public and Practical Theology at Methodist Theological School in Ohio; Theologian in Residence at St. John's Episcopal Church, Northampton, MA

Methodist Theological School in Ohio; St. John's Episcopal Church, Northampton, MA

Episode: #71 John Dear with professor and theologian Kate Common on the two of the Great Heresies, the nonviolent origins of the Hebrew community and her book "Undoing Conquest".

Mariann Budde

Bishop, Episcopal Diocese of Washington, DC, and the National Cathedral

Episcopal Church

Episode: #70 With Bishop Mariann Budde of the National Cathedral on returning to Minneapolis this January: “There was a sense of resolve, horror, exhaustion, fear and defiance. I've never been part of anything like it.”

Daniel Berrigan

Jesuit priest, poet, anti-war activist

Jesuit Priest; Activist

Episode: #69: On the 10th anniversary of the death of my friend and mentor Daniel Berrigan: May 9, 1921-April 30, 2016: "War has become the ultimate antiChrist."

Melanie Harris

Professor of Black Feminist and Womanist Theologies at Wake Forest University

Wake Forest University

Episode: #68 With Prof. Melanie Harris of Black Feminist and Womanist Theologies on Ecowomanism and Earth Honoring Faiths: "What does the Divine intend for all of humanity?"

David Cortright

Leading scholar on war, peace, and nonviolent resistance

SANE/Win Without War; Cornell Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies; Notre Dame

Episode: #67 With David Cortright, leading scholar on war, peace, and nonviolent resistance: "we have brought about historic change".

Kerry Kennedy

President of the Robert and Ethel Kennedy Center for Human Rights

Robert and Ethel Kennedy Center for Human Rights

Episode: #66 With Kerry Kennedy, author, lawyer, and human rights activist on her family, her faith, and her work with the Kennedy Human Rights Center: "We all have ways of making our country better."

Jim Finley

Author, clinical psychologist, former Trappist monk, host of Turning to the Mystics

Living School at The Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) / Orbis Books author

Episode: #65 John Dear with Jim Finley, author, clinical psychologist, former Trappist monk, and host on Richard Rohr's CAC podcast "Turning to the Mystics": "Jesus is God's complete surrender to us."

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Father John Dear

Fr. John Dear is a priest, activist, and author focused on nonviolence, peacebuilding, and social justice. He hosts discussions and leads activism through spiritual practice, often collaborating with Beatitudes Center / The Nonviolent Jesus.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 90 ratings

Life changing wisdom
Wow, this inspires me to my core. Thank you Fr. John Dear for speaking the truth with so much love, clarity, and strength.
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ARA4ALWAYS
United States5 months ago
A breath of fresh air
I can no longer listen to most podcasts about the news, as it feels like fiddling while Rome is burning. The Nonviolent Jesus podcast offers radical and welcome relief and inspiration.
Apple Podcasts
5
EMjo1999
United States7 months ago
Excellent podcast.
I get a lot out of it.
Apple Podcasts
5
Charlie's house
United States8 months ago
Onward!
Each conversation between Fr. John and his guest deepens my understanding of our shared history and what is mine to do in these challenging times. Challenge, yes, commitment, yes, and HOPE!
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5
CRCros
United Statesa year ago
Absolutely profound! (Ep. 23)
I love this podcast! I have been looking for this mix of discussions about faith and social Justice. But in this episode it wasn’t abstract! I was so thankful to finally hear someone say what I have been saying about what is happening here in the U.S. It is evil. The thing that I needed even more was how to resist the evil and also to care for ourselves- our spirits - during this time. Thank you so very much!!
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DC Eslteacher
United Statesa year ago

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#72 John Dear with Bishop Michael Curry, prophetic leader and best-selling author on the way of God and the way of life: "It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!"

Q: Why is it important to connect religious faith with public policy and civic life?

Because the reign of God is realized in how we treat the vulnerable in the world; faith without action in the public sphere remains incomplete, and the world needs faith-informed courage to confront systemic injustice.

#72 John Dear with Bishop Michael Curry, prophetic leader and best-selling author on the way of God and the way of life: "It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!"

Q: What practical steps can listeners take to join the Jesus movement in contemporary society?

Get involved in grassroots organizing for peace and justice, build communities that support each other in struggle, and participate in actions that address racism, poverty, and war—keeping love as the organizing principle.

#72 John Dear with Bishop Michael Curry, prophetic leader and best-selling author on the way of God and the way of life: "It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing!"

Q: How do you articulate the core message of Jesus' nonviolence to a broad audience today?

By framing nonviolence as agape love expressed through sacrifice and commitment to the good of others, not as sentiment but as actionable, communal work that challenges systems of violence and oppression.

#71 John Dear with professor and theologian Kate Common on the two of the Great Heresies, the nonviolent origins of the Hebrew community and her book "Undoing Conquest".

Q: So you're saying it's pretty widely accepted now of the archaeology of the Highland settlements and this new interpretation of the actual history of the Hebrew, the origins of the Hebrew community?

Kate Common confirms that scholarly consensus has shifted toward indigenous highland settlements as the foundation of early Hebrew identity, rather than conquest narratives, and she explains how archaeology supports this indigenous origin story.

#70 With Bishop Mariann Budde of the National Cathedral on returning to Minneapolis this January: “There was a sense of resolve, horror, exhaustion, fear and defiance. I've never been part of anything like it.”

Q: How do we fulfill the prophetic role of the church and carry the message of nonviolence in a time of war and polarization?

Budde emphasizes speaking with dignity, staying rooted in Jesus' teachings, and addressing power with mercy, while committing to truth-telling and bold, hopeful action.

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The show centers on faith-driven nonviolence, blending spiritual reflection with practical activism. Guests range from theologians and peace advocates to civil rights veterans, environmental justice organizers, and political reformers. Conversations explore how universal love and disciplined nonviolence can confront war, racism, climate destruction, and entrenched power, often linking religious ethics with civic action. Notable strengths include high-profile advocates for justice, a clear moral framework rooted in Christian nonviolence, and actionable takeaways for listeners looking to mobilize, organize locally, or deepen their spiritual practice. A standout aspect is the consistent emphasis on practical activism—training, organizing, and ... more

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4. Mariann Budde
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7. David Cortright
8. Kerry Kennedy

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