Front Light
Front Light
Podcast Description
Front Light is Mennonite Action’s podcast, hosted by Joanna Lawrence Shenk and Jonny Rashid. Mennonite Action is a movement mobilizing Mennonites and Anabaptists across the United States and Canada to use creative, nonviolent actions to demand a permanent ceasefire, an end to the U.S. and Western-funded occupation of Palestine and build a lasting peace for all.
Grounded in our peace theology, we believe we have a responsibility to use our voices as powerfully as possible for the cause of peace and justice. This podcast is for anyone who wants to make the world a better place!
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The podcast centers on themes of peace, justice, and activism, with episodes exploring the legacy of Dr. Vincent Harding, the origins of Mennonite Action, and responses to contemporary social issues like Christian nationalism, highlighted in discussions around personal stories and collective action.
Front Light is Mennonite Action’s podcast, hosted by Joanna Lawrence Shenk and Jonny Rashid. Mennonite Action is a movement mobilizing Mennonites and Anabaptists across the United States and Canada to use creative, nonviolent actions to demand a permanent ceasefire, an end to the U.S. and Western-funded occupation of Palestine and build a lasting peace for all.
Grounded in our peace theology, we believe we have a responsibility to use our voices as powerfully as possible for the cause of peace and justice. This podcast is for anyone who wants to make the world a better place!
In this episode, we speak with Michael George whoserves on the steering committees of Mennonite Action and the Mennonite Palestine Israel Network (MennoPIN).He shares his family's history in Palestine, their migration journey, and the cultural identity shaped by his Palestinian and Mennonite heritage. He discusses the complexities of navigating biculturalism, the impact of faith on activism, and the importance of speaking out for justice. During the past five years, Michael has helped to facilitate MennoPIN’s “Twinning with Gaza” Initiative in which Mennonite congregations in the United States have built relationships with Palestinian-led non-profit organizations in Gaza.
Re: Mennonite Church USA et al vs Department of Homeland Security:
If your congregation or ministry observes ICE or CBP activity in or around your place of worship, please contact Iris de León-Hartshorn (irisdh@mennoniteusa.org) immediately and copy your Conference Minister so that we can document any encroachment into sacred spaces with the court.
Slideshow from Michael George featuring his family history and travels to Palestine.
You can learn more about MennoPIN here: https://mennopin.org/
The Encampments documentary: https://www.watermelonpictures.com/films/the-encampments
Email us at frontlight@mennoniteaction.org to give us your feedback and we’ll feature you.
Huge thank you to the incredible Jewish recording artist, Batya Levine for the use of their song “We Rise” as our theme song (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tkmkwufRVw). The beautiful logo is by Jesse Bergen. Front Light is edited by Ken Ogasawara and produced by Jonny Rashid, Joanna Lawrence Shenk, and Nick Martin. Thank you all for listening and sharing.
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