Amplify Peace: Creating a Better Story Together

How would you define a good death? Most of us don’t wake up thinking about death. It feels distant, something to deal with 'someday.' But what if understanding the end of life could actually help us live more fully today? What if embracing the reality of our mortality could bring more purpose, more love, and more peace into our daily lives? 

​"Anticipating Heaven" a new book by Dr. Pamela Pyle is a guide that com...

Where does the US rank out of 163 countries on the Global Peace Index? On this special MLK Holiday episode of Amplify Peace Radio, Lisa and Larry Horton dive into the answer while reflecting on their favorite quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Together, they explore the profound connections between peace, service, and personal responsibility. Larry shares insights from his work as a Rotary Peace Activator and discusses how indi...

What’s the difference between keeping peace and building peace? In this episode of Amplify Peace Radio, Lisa sits down with Larry Horton, Past District Governor with Rotary and a passionate Peace Activator, to explore this transformative question. As a former police officer, Larry shares his journey from enforcing laws as a peacekeeper to addressing root causes of conflict as a peacebuilder. Together, they unpack the profound impac...

What if the path to unity begins by inviting the unexpected to our tables? In this powerful follow-up episode, authors Mark Nelson and Heather Gorman dive deep into the transformative power of shared tables, from communion to community, where everyone belongs—even those we once kept at a distance.

Mark and Heather challenge us to break down barriers, inspired by Jesus' vision for radical unity in John 17. They explore what it m...

Remember those lunchroom tables from school? Were they welcoming spaces, or did they feel exclusive? In this episode, authors Mark Nelson and Heather Gorman invite us to rethink our tables—whether in our homes, boardrooms, or churches—as places for genuine connection and unity.

Drawing from their new book Lunchroom Theology: Pushing Tables Together in a Fractured World, Mark and Heather challenge the habit of inviting “only people l...

Step back in time and reconnect with a familiar voice and a favorite friend! Jonathan Sanborn, the former host of Counter Culture Radio with Amplify Peace, is back—bringing his signature blend of stories and insights. Have you recently moved, started a new job, or stepped into a completely new environment? Jonathan knows exactly how that feels. It can be exciting, challenging, and sometimes a little chaotic. We talk more about all ...

Welcome back to our ongoing conversation with Leann Hull. Following the heartbreaking loss of her 16-year-old son, Andy, to suicide, Leann established Andy Hull’s Sunshine Foundation to combat the high suicide rates and offer vital coping skills.

In this episode, Leann explores how we can transform our personal losses and traumas into sources of hope and healing. We tackle thought-provoking questions such as: Can trauma ultimately b...

Welcome to today’s show, where we dive into a deeply moving conversation with Leann Hull, the founder of Andy Hull’s Sunshine Foundation. After the heart-wrenching loss of her 16-year-old son, Andy, to suicide, Leann has dedicated her life to raising awareness about suicide and helping others navigate their own grief.

Leann’s foundation not only highlights the alarming rates of suicide but also equips people with essential coping sk...

Welcome to part 2 of our podcast series, where we delve deeper into disrupting the status quo of peacekeeping to embrace the role of peacemakers.  In this episode, our focus remains on the transformative power of peacemaking over peacekeeping, emphasizing the need to venture beyond comfort zones to understand diverse narratives, cultures, and faith backgrounds.

As we continue the conversation, Salem Al-Marayatti shares the Mustard S...

What can happen when we cross the lines and are in proximity with each other? 

In this podcast interview, Salam, a Muslim, shares his insights on faith, aiming to dispel misconceptions about Islam and Muslims. The conversation centers on fostering peace and understanding by crossing cultural boundaries, discovering commonalities, and challenging stereotypes. Emphasizing the beauty of making the 'strange' familiar, the disc...

Is your neighbor limited to someone who looks, thinks, believes, and acts just like you? How we see people is how we tend to treat them. In this podcast, Pastor David Wade, Pastor of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, the oldest predominantly Black Church in Mesa, AZ (est. 1918) shares profound insights and his own personal experiences from the black community and the black faith community. 

Pastor David challenges us to rethink our percep...

Have you ever found yourself saying, “I didn’t know!”. That happens all the time in our work living and leading as peacemakers. There is so much from history, to present day realities that we just don’t know, haven’t been taught, or haven’t been curious enough to hear. This is one of those conversations where you might find yourself saying, “I didn’t know!”

Explore the profound connection between history, the present, and the future...

Today, we're joined by Maria Fuentes, a visionary with a deep understanding of the unique impact the Faith community and the Church can have in our local communities and the world.

Inspired by thought-provoking questions posed by Anne Snyder in a recent Comment Magazine article, our conversation centers on two pivotal questions: "Church, where are you?" and "Church, where am I in you?" These questions serve ...

Welcome to Part Two of our podcast series with Mercy Aiken. Have you ever experienced the gentle yet persistent call of God, leading you towards an unfamiliar path, out of your comfort zone? Did you choose the scenic route only to find yourself standing exactly where you were meant to be, unlocking gateways to uncharted lands and unprecedented opportunities? This is Mercy’s story and experience. In this episode, we continue our jou...

Over the course of history, narratives have been woven about diverse people and communities, some uplifting and others divisive. It is often far too simple to categorize individuals without delving into their multifaceted identities, their rich histories, their vibrant cultures, and their deep connections to the land they call home.

Discover the extraordinary story of Bishara Awad and his family, a Palestinian Christian rooted in th...

Dale is an award-winning writer, editor, business owner, and foundation president who has served on the boards of several international development organizations, including World Vision, Opportunity International, International Justice Mission, and MAP International.

She recently published, Strong Girls, Strong World
A Practical Guide to Helping Them Soar—and Creating a Better Future for Us All

In a world interconnected by our sh...