Mending Divides podcast

Mending Divides

In a world accustomed to conflict, Mending Divides offers a refreshing counterpoint. Hosted by Dr. Jer Swigart, this Global Immersion podcast dives deep into the conflicts we’re all dealing with in conversation with those who think deeply about them. This is not a prescriptive conversation about how to build peace. Instead, Mending Divides features the human beings behind the work. It's a portal into their stories, analyses, and practices. As we encounter the myriad ways they understand and navigate their conflicts, we’ll discover who we must become to face our own. Expect honest, unfiltered conversations that: - Challenge your assumptions: Discover diverse and often unexpected paths to peace. - Illuminate new perspectives: Understand the roles that religion, culture, and biology play in shaping the complexities of conflict and our approaches to it. - Offer hope: Hear stories of resilience, creativity, and bravery that will inspire us to live likewise. Join us as we explore the many faces and facets of conflict and peace. Learn more at globalimmerse.org or follow along on Instagram @globalimmerse and wherever you get your podcasts.

In a world accustomed to conflict, Mending Divides offers a refreshing counterpoint. Hosted by Dr. Jer Swigart, this Global Immersion podcast dives deep into the conflicts we’re all dealing with in conversation with those who think deeply about them. This is not a prescriptive conversation about how to build peace. Instead, Mending Divides features the human beings behind the work. It's a portal into their stories, analyses, and practices. As we encounter the myriad ways they understand and navigate their conflicts, we’ll discover who we must become to face our own. Expect honest, unfiltered conversations that: - Challenge your assumptions: Discover diverse and often unexpected paths to peace. - Illuminate new perspectives: Understand the roles that religion, culture, and biology play in shaping the complexities of conflict and our approaches to it. - Offer hope: Hear stories of resilience, creativity, and bravery that will inspire us to live likewise. Join us as we explore the many faces and facets of conflict and peace. Learn more at globalimmerse.org or follow along on Instagram @globalimmerse and wherever you get your podcasts.

 

#79

Loving Our Enemy in a Wounded World — Shane Claiborne

From the Holy Land and US Prisons to our very living rooms, this conversation reveals how ... more

04 Dec 2025

46 MINS

46:20

04 Dec 2025


#78

Pastoral Presence in a Fracturing World: Wisdom from Northern Ireland — Rev. Harold Good

Rev. Harold Good—Protestant minister, contemporary of Desmond Tutu, and key figure in Nort... more

15 Oct 2025

57 MINS

57:11

15 Oct 2025


#77

Enneagram Wisdom for Conflict — Rob Yackley

Conflict is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to divide us. In this episode, Enneagram coach... more

11 Sep 2025

56 MINS

56:10

11 Sep 2025


#76

History Repeats When We Forget: A Call to the Remnant — Latasha Morrison

In a time of exhaustingdivision, what we need isn’t a new moral majority—it’s a faithful r... more

07 Aug 2025

45 MINS

45:19

07 Aug 2025


#75

Circles and Pollination: A New Way to Engage Conflict — John Paul Lederach

What if peacemaking meant movingintopeople’s lives instead of waiting for them to come to ... more

09 Jul 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:19

09 Jul 2025


#74

Ending Conflict Begins with Listening — Robi Damelin

What if the path to peace begins with listening? In this story-driven conversation, Robi D... more

05 Jun 2025

46 MINS

46:20

05 Jun 2025


#73

From Othering to Belonging: A Radical Reimagining — Ben McBride

The dominant story isn’t working. In this bold conversation, Ben McBride challenges Christ... more

01 May 2025

50 MINS

50:00

01 May 2025


#72

Conflict Is Inevitable, Division Is a Choice — Nina Barnes

Conflict can strengthen relationships—if handled well. Nina Barnes shares why avoiding con... more

03 Apr 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:00

03 Apr 2025


#71

Trailer: Introducing the Mending Divides Podcast

Welcome to the Mending Divides Podcast, formerly known as the Everyday Peacemaking Podcast... more

06 Mar 2025

02 MINS

02:03

06 Mar 2025


#70

Season Finale: The Power of Remembering

In this final episode of the 2024 season of the Everyday Peacemaking Podcast, hosts Osheta... more

23 Dec 2024

34 MINS

34:40

23 Dec 2024


#69

The Election’s Over. The Peacemaking Continues.

In this episode, hosts Osheta Moore and Jer Swigart explore what peacemaking looks like in... more

22 Nov 2024

43 MINS

43:27

22 Nov 2024


#68

Election Day and Beyond: Embracing Belovedness

In the uncertainty of an imminent election, Osheta and Jer offer a hopeful alternative to ... more

30 Oct 2024

37 MINS

37:48

30 Oct 2024


#67

Compassion Fatigue & Discernment: What’s Mine to Do?

Autumn is here, and with it come plenty of starts and a constant barrage of asks to give, ... more

08 Oct 2024

32 MINS

32:35

08 Oct 2024


#66

Failing Forward: Peacemaking in a World Afraid of Making Mistakes

In this episode, hosts Osheta Moore and Jer Swigart delve into the realities of failure an... more

05 Sep 2024

29 MINS

29:31

05 Sep 2024


#65

Embracing Loneliness and Finding Your People

In this episode, Osheta and Jer reflect candidly on the common experience of loneliness, r... more

15 Aug 2024

29 MINS

29:44

15 Aug 2024


#64

An Attempted Assassination and America’s Lethal Fixation on Violence

This episode was a spontaneous conversation between hosts Osheta Moore and Jer Swigart ref... more

22 Jul 2024

32 MINS

32:51

22 Jul 2024


#63

Raising Peacemakers: Parenting in a Divided World

In this episode, Osheta and Jer delve into the intersection of parenting and peacemaking. ... more

02 Jul 2024

34 MINS

34:38

02 Jul 2024


#62

Our Fabricated Fables and the Humanizing Truth

Jer kicks off the episode with a story about a recent encounter with his own stereotypes a... more

04 Jun 2024

35 MINS

35:59

04 Jun 2024


#61

Brace for Impact: Preparing for Triggering Spaces

In this episode, Osheta processes a challenging experience of racism and her struggle to r... more

09 May 2024

31 MINS

31:13

09 May 2024