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Front Light

Mennonite Action
Palestine
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Mennonite Church USA
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Palestinian Liberation
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Israel-Palestine Conflict
Anti-Palestinian Racism
Nakba
Department Of Homeland Security
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Rabbis For Ceasefire
Mennonite Church

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 b... more

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In this episode, we interview Jonathan Smucker and Janna Hunter-Bowman, two academics who have participated with and researched Mennonite Action. We talk about the Peace Theology in Movement: A Lunchtime Colloquium of AMBS and Mennonite Action, and M... more

In this conversation with Anna-Lisa Gross and Daniel Hunter, we explore the intersection of peace traditions and organizing against authoritarianism, emphasizing the importance of community, nonviolence, and the teachings of Jesus.

Daniel is a prol... more

In this episode, we hear from two Mennonite Action national leadership team members: Tim Seidel and Tim Nafziger. Seidel lives in Harrisonburg and helped to lead a disruptive action in DC. Nafziger is on the West Coast and has been engaged in organiz... more

In this episode, we hear from Isaac Villegas, author of “Migrant God” as we explore the intersection of faith, immigration, and justice. We hear personal stories, theological reflections, and the historical context of immigration policies. We talk ab... more

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Recent Guests

Noura Erakat
Professor of Africana Studies and Criminal Justice at Rutgers University; author of Justice for Some, Law and the Question of Palestine
Rutgers University
Episode: Ep 7 - Learning through discomfort with Noura Erakat
Michael George
Palestinian American educator and leader at Mennonite Action
Mennonite Action
Episode: Ep 6 - Palestinian, Mennonite and American - a conversation about identity, faith, and solidarity with Michael George
Rabbi Alissa Wise
Community organizer, educator, and lead organizer of Rabbis for Ceasefire
Rabbis for Ceasefire
Episode: Ep 5 - Lessons from Jewish Anti-Zionist Organizing: A Conversation with Rabbi Alissa Wise
Jonathan Brenneman
A Palestinian American Christian and co-founder of Christians for a Free Palestine
Christians for a Free Palestine
Episode: Ep 3 - A Mennonite Palestinian story with Jonathan Brenneman
Nick Martin
Campaign Director for Mennonite Action
Mennonite Action
Episode: Ep 1 - Mennonite Action's Origin Story (Adam Ramer & Nick Martin)
Adam Ramer
Director of Partnerships and Fundraising for Mennonite Action
Mennonite Action
Episode: Ep 1 - Mennonite Action's Origin Story (Adam Ramer & Nick Martin)

Hosts

Joanna Lawrence Shenk
Co-host of the podcast, one of the pastors at First Mennonite Church of San Francisco, and involved with Mennonite Action.
Jonny Rashid
Co-host of the podcast, educator, and leader at Mennonite Action.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 67 ratings
  • Inspiring podcast

    Front light is such an inspiring podcast as we work for liberation and fight for a fair world for all. Highly recommended and I appreciate the work of everyone involved.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PhillyAmanda
    United States4 months ago
  • Hopeful

    This brings me hope at times when I’m feeling hopeless and like the word is falling apart

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Heheher1981
    United States6 months ago
  • Both helpful and problematic

    I’m Palestinian, Mennonite, gay and so live in a world of multiple identities. I grew up in NYC away from Mennonite churches. Even now I have far more Muslim and Jewish friends than Mennonite ones. On the one hand Mennonite Action is trying to do something so the three stars come from that. However, they only talk to Palestinians who have drunk the koolaid and miss out almost completely on the lived Palestinian experience. Also, Mennonites have fallen far short of other main stream Prote... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Pdxmuscle
    United States6 months ago
  • Thanks!

    We appreciated hearing about the history of Mennonite involvement with Palestinians and then more about specific non-violent actions by Palestinians. Historical acts of resistance as well as historical connections between various faith communities and people is always cause for renewed hope.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarascout
    United States9 months ago
  • Meaningful and thought-provoking

    I appreciate the reflections and am so happy and appreciative to hear how Menno Action is evolving. Such important work! The Spirit is moving!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sue Sanger
    United Statesa year ago

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The podcast is appreciated for its thought-provoking insights into identity and activism.
Listeners find the discussions inspiring and relevant to ongoing social justice work.
There are some critiques regarding the depth of discussion around varied Palestinian perspectives.
Overall, many express gratitude for the podcast's mission and its motivational impact on their activism.

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Ep 5 - Lessons from Jewish Anti-Zionist Organizing: A Conversation with Rabbi Alissa Wise
Q: How do you think we, as Mennonites, as Christians, should navigate addressing anti-Semitism while also advocating for Palestine?
Rabbi Wise emphasizes the importance of interrogating one's own anti-Semitism and understanding the distinction between legitimate critique of the state of Israel and anti-Jewish bias.
Ep 5 - Lessons from Jewish Anti-Zionist Organizing: A Conversation with Rabbi Alissa Wise
Q: Can you tell us the implications of such a description of yourself in the world, in your family, and among other Jews?
Rabbi Wise discusses her journey from being raised in a Zionist family to identifying as an anti-Zionist Jew, highlighting the complexities of navigating personal and family relationships amidst political disagreement.
Ep 4 - From "quiet in the land" to suing the US government, reflections on Mennonite advocacy with Iris de León-Hartshorn
Q: What is sustaining you for the long haul?
Iris emphasizes the importance of self-care and pacing oneself in activism, sharing that she's learned to take breaks and find joy outside of her work.
Ep 3 - A Mennonite Palestinian story with Jonathan Brenneman
Q: What advice would you give folks who want to get involved in the Palestinian movement for freedom?
Brenneman emphasizes the importance of collective action and connecting with organizations like Mennonite Action and Christians for a Free Palestine.
Ep 3 - A Mennonite Palestinian story with Jonathan Brenneman
Q: Can you talk about when and where Mennonites have been connecting in Palestine?
Brenneman explains that Mennonites first came to Palestine in 1948 to provide disaster relief, marking a significant historical relationship.

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