The Nonviolent Jesus

Fr. John Dear

Nonviolence

Peace

Jesus

Social Justice

Beatitudes

Poverty

Nonviolent Jesus

War

Racism

Christian Nationalism

Spirituality

Violence

Oligarchy

Environmental Destruction

Active Nonviolence

Activism

Fascism

Sermon On the Mount

Universal Love

Universal Compassion

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	65	Founded	a year ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	ChristianityReligion & SpiritualitySpirituality

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With writer and scholar Daniel Hunter, founder of Choose Democracy and widely read on wagingnonviolence.org: "The goal is for us to be intimidated and walk away".

On today’s new episode of “The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast,” I speak with writer and scholar of nonviolent resistance, Daniel Hunter. He coaches and trains movements across the globe; is a founder of ChooseDemocracy.us which organizes against authoritar... more

23 Mar 2026 • 41 min

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With Jonathan Kuttab of Palestine, co-founder of Palestinian human rights group Al-Haq and co-founder of Nonviolence International: “Most Christian Palestinians are nonviolent peacemakers, and have been since the 1st century,”

Today I speak with Jonathan Kuttab on Palestine. He is the executive director of FOSNA, Friends of Sabeel North America, the best Christian solidarity group working with Palestinians for peace.

Jonathan is also co-founder of the Palestinian human r... more

16 Mar 2026 • 42 min

62 Amy Brooks Paradise, minister and Greenfaith organizer: " We are made for times like this, this is exactly what people in faith are for!"

On today’s new episode of “The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast,” I speak with Rev. Amy Brooks Paradise of Greenfaith.org, a global, multifaith, grassroots network working to protect creation and resist environmental destruction around the world.

She previ... more

9 Mar 2026 • 39 min

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61 Part 2 of 2: John Dear on "Universal Love, Surrendering to the God of Peace": "You want me to get rid of my guns?"

On today’s new episode of “The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast,” I offer part 2 of my reflection on my new book, Universal Love: Surrendering to the God of Peace.

If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, it will be helpful to listen to last week's podcast fi... more

2 Mar 2026 • 49 min

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Kuttab

Executive Director of Fosna, co-founder of Al-Haq and Nonviolence International

Fosna; Al-Haq; Nonviolence International

Episode: With Jonathan Kuttab of Palestine, co-founder of Palestinian human rights group Al-Haq and co-founder of Nonviolence International: “Most Christian Palestinians are nonviolent peacemakers, and have been since the 1st century,”

Amy Brooks Paradise

Organizing Coordinator for Greenfaith; UU Minister

Greenfaith

Episode: 62 Amy Brooks Paradise, minister and Greenfaith organizer: " We are made for times like this, this is exactly what people in faith are for!"

Ann Wright

A retired US Army Colonel and peace activist known for her efforts to end war and promote disarmament.

Voices of Conscience

Episode: 59 With retired US Army Colonel and peace activist Ann Wright: "Make sure you write your Congress before breakfast every day!"

Ched Myers

Activist, theologian, and scripture scholar

Bartimaeus Cooperative Ministries

Episode: 58 With activist, theologian and scripture scholar Ched Myers on "Sabbath Economics" and "Resisting Plutocracy": "Concentrated wealth underlies every form of violence."

Emily Yellin

Journalist, writer, and producer, co-author of the memoir for Jim Lawson

New York Times, author of other books

Episode: With Emily Yellin on her new posthumous memoir of Civil Rights leader Jim Lawson: "Nonviolent: My Life of Resistance, Agitation and Love"

Mike Farrell

Actor, activist, and longtime leader against the US death penalty

Death Penalty Focus

Episode: #56 With Mike Farrell from M*A*S*H, actor, producer, writer, and political and social activist: "I don't understand how anybody who believes in Christ could support the death penalty".

Andrew Young

Legendary civil rights leader and close associate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Former Ambassador to the United Nations

Episode: #55 MLK DAY With Rev. Andrew Young, activist, author, politician, diplomat, and Dr Martin Luther King's right-hand man: "I was asked to come to Alabama in case MLK didn't show up, but we both showed up".

Charlene Howard

Executive Director of Pax Christi USA

Pax Christi USA

Episode: #54 Charlene Howard, Executive Director of Pax Christi USA: "Don't be fooled into thinking that we are not gaining ground for the good and for peace, because we are.”

Robert Ellsberg

Author, editor, publisher of Orbis Books, and champion of nonviolence

Orbis Books

Episode: #53 With Robert Ellsberg, one of our best spiritual writers in the country, publisher and editor of Orbis Books and author of Volume 2, Blessed Among Us

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Father John Dear

Father John Dear is a priest, author, and activist known for his tireless work in promoting nonviolence and peace. He has been involved in significant activism and has been arrested numerous times for his beliefs, reflecting his deep commitment to social justice and the nonviolent teachings of Jesus.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 84 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 States2 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.
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5
EMjo1999
United States5 months ago
Excellent podcast.
I get a lot out of it.
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Charlie's house
United States5 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 States9 months 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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United States10 months ago

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With Jonathan Kuttab of Palestine, co-founder of Palestinian human rights group Al-Haq and co-founder of Nonviolence International: “Most Christian Palestinians are nonviolent peacemakers, and have been since the 1st century,”

Q: How can ordinary Christians in the U.S. help promote peace in Israel-Palestine?

Engage through divestments, boycotts, sanctions, education, and solidarity; work to reform the political process, support nonviolent initiatives, and promote awareness of the biblical call to justice and peace.

Q: What does nonviolence mean for you in the Palestinian context?

Nonviolence is the best option for Palestinians, given trauma, militarization, and the reality that violence often reinforces oppression; it is about resisting with love, service, and solidarity rather than domination.

59 With retired US Army Colonel and peace activist Ann Wright: "Make sure you write your Congress before breakfast every day!"

Q: Tell me about all your experience, and what you did to try to stop the war in Iraq.

I was in Mongolia at the time, and I witnessed the buildup of lies about weapons of mass destruction that led to the invasion, which I could not support.

59 With retired US Army Colonel and peace activist Ann Wright: "Make sure you write your Congress before breakfast every day!"

Q: Can you tell me something about that journey and especially why you resigned and so publicly?

I did it because I could no longer support the invasion of Iraq once it became clear through my extensive experience that there were no weapons of mass destruction.

58 With activist, theologian and scripture scholar Ched Myers on "Sabbath Economics" and "Resisting Plutocracy": "Concentrated wealth underlies every form of violence."

Q: So before we get into the book, tell our listeners what you mean by Sabbath economics.

It's a concept rooted in resistance to economic oppression, focusing on equitable resource distribution and community practices of Sabbath.

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Featuring insightful dialogues and themes centered around the radical nonviolence of Jesus, this weekly show engages with notable social justice activists, spiritual leaders, and authors. The discussions often emphasize the importance of embodying nonviolence in personal and community contexts while addressing broader societal issues such as war, racism, and poverty. Special guests, including renowned figures from various fields, share their experiences and reflections, offering unique perspectives on living a life of compassion and activism. The show aims not only to inform but to inspire listeners to take action towards creating a more peaceful and just world, drawing on the teachings of Jesus alongside the philosophies of other key figur... more

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