Grounds For Peace Episodes

Grounds for Peace explores what it means to follow Jesus, the peaceful One, and to live in recognition of the sacred interconnectedness of all creation.

Launched with the 2020 Community of Christ European Peace Colloquy, this series features follow-up interviews with presenters who address a wide range of urgent topics: peace and mental health, peace education in schools, nuclear disarmament, countering dehumanization, challenging nationalism, veganism, and social justice in the age of corporate power.

Beyond the colloquy, Grounds for Peace continues to host vital conversations that take a hard and hopeful look at peacemaking. Together, we explore essential questions like: What is the role of spirituality in working for social change? What difference can people of faith make in a hurting world?

Whether you’re an activist, a spiritual seeker, or someone simply longing for a more just and compassionate world, this series invites you into the work of peace — grounded in faith, community, and courage.
July 22, 2025

871 | Grounds for Peace | 2025 World Conference Reflections with Glen…

Join host Robin Linkhart as she speaks with Glenn Johnson, Peace and Justice Minister, about the 2025 Community of Christ World Conference. Glenn shares insights on the historic ordination of Stassi Cramm as President-Prophet...

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April 25, 2025

836 | Grounds for Peace | Israel, Palestine, and Zionism

There’s way more to the conflict in Israel/Palestine than is covered in the daily news cycle. The real truth is eye-opening and gut-wrenching. In this episode of Grounds for Peace, host Robin Linkhart sits down with members o...

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Feb. 16, 2024

684 | Grounds for Peace | Linda Stanbridge | Social Justice and the P…

Avid reader and lifelong learner, Linda Stanbridge is back! In this episode, Linda sits down with host, Robin Linkhart, to discuss her Doctoral work on Social Justice and the Prophets. You’re sure to be captivated by Linda’s ...

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Jan. 12, 2024

670 | Grounds for Peace | Citizen Diplomacy

Who’s not up for creating a little doubt when it comes to the preconceived notions of those we label as “other?” And, though we often hear about the work of major organizations with lots of resources and influence, it can als...

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Sept. 21, 2022

513 | Grounds for Peace | UN International Day of Peace

How can we work for Peace in Israel/Palestine? This series is co-sponsored by the Community of Christ World Peace and Justice Team. Andrew Bolton and Steve Kellogg are members of the Israel/Palestine sub-team of the World Ch...

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Sept. 9, 2022

509 | Grounds for Peace | Nonviolence Conversations

Get a brief overview of the key concepts explored during the USA Nonviolence Conversations in Spring 2022. Clips from Session Five bring the voices of many into the circle of dialogue as we consider Four Approaches to Violenc...

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May 14, 2022

480 | Grounds for Peace | Nakba Day

Nakba is Arabic for disaster or catastrophe that happened to Palestinians in 1948 when around about 700,000 Palestinians fled their homes as refugees and Palestinian society and homeland ended. Bilal Al Issa is a third genera...

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April 27, 2022

474 | Grounds for Peace | Holocaust Remembrance Day and Making Peace …

Rami Elhanan is an Israeli graphic artist whose father survived Auschwitz. He lost his daughter Smadar in 1997. Two weeks off being 14 years old, Smadar was blown up by three Palestinian suicide bombers. She was out that af...

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April 8, 2022

470 | Grounds for Peace | Nonviolent Peacemaking

We know from Doctrine and Covenants 161 that peacemaking and community building can be arduous and painful, but it can be done through nonviolent ways. Today as part of our Grounds for Peace series, we are looking at examples...

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March 25, 2022

466 | Grounds for Peace | Navy Chaplaincy

As Community of Christ considers our call to following Jesus, the peaceful One, we recognize that peacemaking can happen in surprising places. Today as part of our Grounds for Peace series, we are discussing chaplaincy within...

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March 11, 2022

462 | Grounds for Peace | Nonviolence Conversations

In response to Community of Christ World Conference resolution 1319, Community of Christ is hosting conversations on nonviolence across the globe. Today as part of our Grounds for Peace series, we explore how the topic of non...

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May 11, 2021

375 | Grounds For Peace | Reframing and Repurposing the Book of Mormon

The European Peace and Justice Team is back with more Grounds for Peace! Ground for Peace is a series where they explore peace through a Restoration lens. In this episode, they look at reframing and repurposing the Book of Mo...

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Oct. 21, 2020

317 | Grounds for Peace | Spirituality and Social Change: Re-enchanti…

In partnership with the 2020 European Peace Colloquy, Project Zion Podcast is bringing you interviews with the presenters. Today, we welcome the recipient of the Peace Award, Keith Hebden to expand on his presentation, "Spiri...

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Oct. 13, 2020

314 | Grounds for Peace | Peace of Mind: Mental Health and Well-Being…

In partnership with the 2020 European Peace Colloquy, Project Zion Podcast is bringing you interviews with the presenters. Today, we welcome Sarah James and Hannah Langford to expand on their presentation, “Peace of Mind: Men...

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Oct. 13, 2020

313 | Grounds for Peace | Peaceful Humanity - A New Creation | Presid…

In partnership with the 2020 European Peace Colloquy, Project Zion Podcast is bringing you interviews with the presenters. Today, we welcome Community of Christ president Steve Veazey to expand on his presentation, “Peaceful ...

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Sept. 24, 2020

308 | Grounds for Peace | Leo Tolstoy’s Political Thought | Alexandre…

In partnership with the 2020 European Peace Colloquy, Project Zion Podcast is bringing you interviews with the presenters. Today, we welcome Alexandre Christoyannopoulos to expand on his presentation, “Leo Tolstoy’s Political...

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Sept. 23, 2020

307 | Grounds for Peace | Making Soldiers out of Children: Is there S…

In partnership with the 2020 European Peace Colloquy, Project Zion Podcast is bringing you interviews with the presenters. Today, we welcome Ellis Brooks to expand on his presentation, “Making Soldiers out of Children: Is the...

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Sept. 2, 2020

300 | Grounds for Peace | Can Peace Begin on Our Plates? Pt 2 | Geor…

In partnership with the 2020 European Peace Colloquy, Project Zion Podcast is bringing you interviews with the presenters. Today, we welcome Georgia and Ryan Comins to expand on their presentation, “Can Peace Begin on Our Pla...

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Sept. 1, 2020

299 | Grounds for Peace | Can Peace Begin on our Plates? Pt 1 | Georg…

In partnership with the 2020 European Peace Colloquy, Project Zion Podcast is bringing you interviews with the presenters. Today, we welcome Georgia and Ryan Comins to expand on their presentation, “Can Peace Begin on Our Pla...

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Aug. 19, 2020

296 | Grounds For Peace | Interfaith Partnerships and Advocacy | Zac …

In partnership with the 2020 European Peace Colloquy, Project Zion Podcast is bringing you interviews with the presenters. Today, we welcome Zac Harmon-MacLaughlin to expand on his presentation, "Interfaith Partnerships and A...

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Aug. 4, 2020

291 | Grounds for Peace | Dehumanization Yesterday and Today: How to …

In partnership with the 2020 European Peace Colloquy, Project Zion Podcast is bringing you interviews with the presenters. Today, we welcome Andrew Bolton to expand on his presentation, "Dehumanization Yesterday and Today: Ho...

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July 20, 2020

288 | Grounds for Peace | Evolution and Human Violence | Richard Wran…

In partnership with the 2020 European Peace Colloquy, Project Zion Podcast is bringing you interviews with the presenters. Today, we welcome Richard Wrangham to expand on his presentation, "Evolution and Human Violence". Rich...

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