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The Nonviolent Jesus

Fr. John Dear
Nonviolence
Social Justice
Peace
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Nuclear Weapons
Poverty
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Martin Luther King Jr.
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Was Jesus nonviolent?

šŸŽ™ļø 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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On today’s new episode of ā€œThe Nonviolent Jesus Podcast,ā€ I speak with my friend Robert Jonas about the legendary spiritual writer Henri Nouwen, who died 30 years ago on September 26, 1996.

Henri and I corresponded regularly for many years, right up... more

This week I speak with my friend Fr. Greg Boyle, one of the most well known and beloved religious leaders in the world. A Jesuit priest, he has spent decades accompanying and working with young people and gang members in Los Angeles, and creating new... more

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This episode is dedicated to the victims of September 11, 2001, and to the countless families whose lives were forever altered by that day.

As we reflect on a message of profound peace, healing, and the pursuit of a nonviolent world, we pause to hon... more

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This week The Nonviolent Jesus podcast brings 2 special episodes:

Today (part 1 of 2), I speak with my friend Colleen Kelly, who lost her brother in the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center. A few years earlier, I had baptized Colleen’s ... more

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Greg Boyle
Founder and director of Homeboy Industries
Homeboy Industries
Episode: #90: With Fr. Greg Boyle, founder and director of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles: "If you hate ICE agents, I think your God's too puny."
Colleen Kelly
Co-founder of September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows
September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows
Episode: #88. Part 1 of 2 special episodes on 9/11: This week with Colleen Kelly of Peaceful TomorroĀ­ws, an organization founded by family members of those killed on September 11th who united to turn grief into action for peace.
Todd Walatka
Professor of Theology, Notre Dame; Romero Studies Working Group chair
University of Notre Dame
Episode: #87 John Dear with Professor Todd Walatka of Notre Dame on Saint Oscar Romero: "The true church is the one that stands with the poor".
Tim Shriver
Chairman of The Special Olympics, founder of Unite and advocate for dialogue-based peace-building
The Special Olympics; Unite
Episode: #86. John Dear with Tim Shriver, chairman of the Special Olympics:"The Special Olympics is a peacemaking movement.ā€
David Beckmann
Former president of Bread for the World; economist and author
Bread for the World; Circle of Protection
Episode: #85. John Dear with economist, author, pastor and former president of Bread for the World David Beckmann: "We won't end poverty if we can't talk to each other."
Jack Cohen-Joppa
Publisher of Nuclear Resister newsletter, nuclear disarmament activist
Nuclear Resister
Episode: #83 With nuclear activist, public educator and publisher Jack Cohen Joppa: " We have to support the activist who ends up in jail if we are to succeed."
Catherine Meeks
Nationally recognized leader in racial healing and transformation; author and educator
Turquoise & Lavender Institute for Transformation and Healing
Episode: #81. John Dear with scholar, author and international leader in racial healing Dr. Catherine Meeks: "The culture in the US reinforces the notion that people of color are inferior to white people."
Ron Rolheiser
Theologian and writer, president emeritus of the Oblate School of Theology (San Antonio, TX)
Oblate School of Theology
Episode: #80. John Dear in conversation with author and theologian Fr. Ron Rolheiser: " In my lifetime I've never lived through darker days."
Wes Howard-Brook
Scripture scholar
Seattle University (retired)
Episode: #79. John Dear in conversation with scripture scholar and author Wes Howard-Brook: "We're faced with the choice between the religion of empire or the religion of creation."

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John Dear
Host of The Nonviolent Jesus; activist, author, and priest.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 95 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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    5
    ARA4ALWAYS
    United States8 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 Statesa year ago
  • Excellent podcast.

    I get a lot out of it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charlie's house
    United Statesa year 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!

    Apple Podcasts
    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!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DC Eslteacher
    United Statesa year ago

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Very timely and inspiring discussions on nonviolence.
Shows how faith can drive practical change without judgment.
Engaging, hopeful approach to faith and justice.

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#90: With Fr. Greg Boyle, founder and director of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles: "If you hate ICE agents, I think your God's too puny."
Q: What does the church mean to you in this work, and how should it move forward?
The church is not a building but a people moving from a place of inclusion, expanding the reach of God's love, and resisting punitive thinking by prioritizing compassion and kinship over judgment.
#90: With Fr. Greg Boyle, founder and director of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles: "If you hate ICE agents, I think your God's too puny."
Q: What from the gospel inspires you to see Jesus in a framework of nonviolence and to carry out your peace work?
The gospel calls for radical kinship and nonviolence expressed through active love; that means seeing every person as unshakably good and acting to heal rather than condemn, even in the face of harsh social issues like ICE operations.
#90: With Fr. Greg Boyle, founder and director of Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles: "If you hate ICE agents, I think your God's too puny."
Q: I've heard you talk about saying to folks, hey, your god is too puny. I want a bigger god. Tell us more about that big god of love and Jesus.
Jesus took four essential fruits seriously— Inclusion, nonviolence, unconditional loving kindness, and compassionate acceptance— and following Jesus means embodying all four together, with joy and fearlessness in the pursuit of them.
#87 John Dear with Professor Todd Walatka of Notre Dame on Saint Oscar Romero: "The true church is the one that stands with the poor".
Q: What is the essence of Romero as a prophet, and how did his preaching incarnate the gospel?
Romero's preaching was incarnational, anchoring scriptural readings in the day's events and the lived experience of the poor, urging a concrete response to injustice and a steadfast defense of human dignity.
#87 John Dear with Professor Todd Walatka of Notre Dame on Saint Oscar Romero: "The true church is the one that stands with the poor".
Q: Tell people, again, very hard for us to grasp, what happened on those Sundays?
Romero's Sundays featured extended sermons broadcast nationwide, calling forSpeaking truth to power, shedding light on the plight of the poor, and culminating in the dramatic, world-wide call to stop the violence.

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A thoughtful, faith-centered interview show exploring nonviolence as a lived practice across social issues, from immigration and poverty to racial justice and peacebuilding. Conversations feature scholars, activists, and faith leaders who illuminate how Jesus' nonviolent path can translate into practical action, community healing, and systemic change. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on mercy, mutual aid, and courageous witness in the face of injustice, with guests ranging from organizers and policymakers to theologians and movement founders. The tone blends spiritual reflection with real-world organizing, offering listeners actionable ideas for personal growth and collective impact while maintaining a hopeful, mission-driven stance.

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2. Colleen Kelly
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