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.
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 10, 2026
970 | Grounds for Peace | 2026 Peace Forum | Seeds of Peace: Environmental Justice and Action
The wait is over! In this episode of Grounds for Peace, host Blake Smith sits down with Joelle Wight, director of the upcoming 2026 Peace Forum, to talk about the highly anticipated return of the church's flagship peace event. Joelle shares how we can embrace "faithful disagreement" with wonder, what to expect from the brand-new Creative Reuse Pop-Up, and the incredibly inclusive ways for adults, youth, and global online congregations to participate. Secure your early bird registration before S...
June 4, 2026
962 | Grounds for Peace | A Letter to the Michigan Mission Center
Courageous compassion, prophetic witness, and faithful engagement in a hurting world are all a part of being a disciple of Jesus, the Peaceful One. Join Blake Smith and Linda Stanbridge in a conversation that explores difficult questions surrounding advocacy, empathy, media attention, and the call to stand with vulnerable communities while affirming the worth and dignity of all people. Grounded in Christian discipleship and peacemaking, the discussion offers practical ways to move beyond awarene...
May 28, 2026
REPOST | 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 Church Peace and Justice Committee. The Peace and Justice Team is working for a just peace in Israel/Palestine guided by Community of Christ’s Enduring Principles and the World Conference resolution on Israel/Palestine of 2016: Resolved, That Community of Christ specifically ...
May 21, 2026
959 | Grounds for Peace | CMEP Advocacy Summit '26
What happens when people of faith move beyond conversation and step into advocacy? In this episode of Grounds for Peace, participants from the Churches for Middle East Peace Joint Advocacy Summit reflect on lobbying in Washington, DC, interfaith partnerships, Palestinian and Israeli human rights, and the call to pursue justice rooted in faith. Through stories of difficult conversations, unexpected hope, and encounters with lawmakers, they wrestle with what it means to “plant seeds” for peace in ...
May 14, 2026
836 | Grounds for Peace | Israel Palestine and Zionism | REPOST
Several members of Community of Christ recently attended the Churches for Middle East Peace Conference, and we're going to run a set of episodes covering the topic ... some looking back and some looking forward. We're setting the stage by reposting this episode from April of 2025. 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 m...
July 22, 2025
871 | Grounds for Peace | 2025 World Conference Reflections with Glenn Johnson
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 and other historic leadership changes that led to increased diversity in church roles. He also discusses his personal journey, including advocating for LGBTQIA+ inclusion within the church, and shares details about his current peace and justice ministries, such as his "100 ...
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 of a Community of Christ peace delegation who traveled with Churches for Middle East Peace and saw firsthand the devastation and suffering being experienced there. Hear pieces of the personal stories from the members of that peace delegation. Listen in with an open mind and h...
Feb. 16, 2024
684 | Grounds for Peace | Linda Stanbridge | Social Justice and the Prophets
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 passion for helping Community of Christ members and friends become a truly prophetic people that are drawn to connect with marginalized people in the communities we serve. If you thought Social Justice was some relatively new concept … think again. This work is as old as the...
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 also happen in more accessible ways … between common people who take the time to invest in relationships. Join host Robin Linkhart as she sits down with Chuck Montgomery to hear about his work in citizen diplomacy and some of the powerful stories that have resulted. You’ll not ...
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 Church Peace and Justice Committee. The Peace and Justice Team is working for a just peace in Israel/Palestine guided by Community of Christ’s Enduring Principles and the World Conference resolution on Israel/Palestine of 2016: Resolved, That Community of Christ specifically ...
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 Violence and various nonviolent responses. Poignant stories from Monica, Marketer, and Kuzma make it up-close and personal. Link to all five USA Nonviolence Conversations, support docs and resources: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/5ypc7ld6fj632eo/AABXRORdUw9tSJ5uOvvqeR91a?dl=0 Princi...
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 generation Palestinian living in Denmark, a board member of the Danish house in Palestine (DHIP). His grandfather now in his 90s, is still in a refugee camp in Lebanon, yet hopes to return to his village that he left in 1948. Daniel Bannoura, is a Christian Palestinian from Beth...
April 27, 2022
474 | Grounds for Peace | Holocaust Remembrance Day and Making Peace in Palestine and Israel
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 afternoon buying books for school. Bassam Aramin was a Palestinian prisoner for seven years for throwing grenades as a 17 year old at some Israeli soldiers that fortunately did not injure anyone. One day, on Holocaust Remembrance Day, he watched a film on the Holocaust and foun...
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 from around the world where bold nonviolent action has created peace. Host: Carla Long Guest: Monica English Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of ...
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 the armed forces. Host: Brittany Mangelson Guest: Ryan Pitt Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, admin...
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 nonviolence is being discussed throughout the church as we journey together toward Jesus, the peaceful One. Host: Robin Linkhart Guest: Janné Grover, Joey Williams Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used w...
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 Mormon. Host: Elray Henriksen Guest: Andrew Bolton and Pete Gaffney Thanks for listening to Project Zion Podcast! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram! Intro and Outro music used with permission: “For Everyone Born,” Community of Christ Sings #285. Music © 2006 Brian Mann, ...
Oct. 21, 2020
317 | Grounds for Peace | Spirituality and Social Change: Re-enchanting the Activist | Keith Hebden, Peace Award Recipient
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, "Spirituality and Social Change: Re-enchanting the Activist." Keith Hebden is the founder/organiser of Leicester Citizens UK, now in its second year in the city. He is passionate in his fight against poverty and in listening to those who normally do not get heard. He is a very go...
Oct. 13, 2020
314 | Grounds for Peace | Peace of Mind: Mental Health and Well-Being | Sarah James and Hannah Langford
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: Mental Health and Well-Being." Sarah-Naomi James and Hannah Langford are sisters who grew up in South Wales. Sarah-Naomi now lives in London with her husband Declan. She is a postdoctoral researcher at University College London (UCL) studying mental and cognitive health. Hanna...
Oct. 13, 2020
313 | Grounds for Peace | Peaceful Humanity - A New Creation | President Steve Veazey
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 Humanity- A New Creation." Stephen M. Veazey is president of Community of Christ. Prior to his ordination on June 3, 2005, he served as a member of the Council of Twelve Apostles. He was ordained as president of seventy at the 1988 World Conference and as an apostle at the ...
Sept. 24, 2020
308 | Grounds for Peace | Leo Tolstoy’s Political Thought | Alexandre Christoyannopoulos
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 Thought." Alexandre Christoyannopoulos is Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at Loughborough University. He is the author of Christian Anarchism (2010), Tolstoy's Political Thought (2019) as well as a number of articles, chapters and other publications...
Sept. 23, 2020
307 | Grounds for Peace | Making Soldiers out of Children: Is there Space For Peace in Schools | Ellis Brooks
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 there Space For Peace in Schools?" Having worked as a teacher and a campaigner, Ellis Brooks has been delivering peace education since 2005. Working with Quakers in Britain, Ellis works with partners like the Peace Education Network to strengthen peace education in Britain. Th...
Sept. 2, 2020
300 | Grounds for Peace | Can Peace Begin on Our Plates? Pt 2 | Georgia and Ryan Comins
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 Plates?”. This is a two part podcast. Check out episode 299 for the first half of their conversation! Georgia and Ryan Comins have been living a plant-based lifestyle for four years. Georgia is a university student in the final year of a degree in English Literature, and Ryan ...
Sept. 1, 2020
299 | Grounds for Peace | Can Peace Begin on our Plates? Pt 1 | Georgia and Ryan Comins
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 Plates?”. This is a two part podcast. Tune in tomorrow for the second half of the conversation! Georgia and Ryan Comins have been living a plant-based lifestyle for four years. Georgia is a university student in the final year of a degree in English Literature, and Ryan is a T...