In this conversation, Elliot Sands and Abby Olcese explore the theme of peace, particularly in the context of the Christmas season and the historical film 'Joyeux Noël'. They discuss the significance of the Christmas Truce during World War I, emphasizing the importance of human connection and understanding in overcoming conflict. The conversation reflects on biblical teachings about peace and the challenges of maintaining it in a chaotic world, ultimately encouraging listeners to seek and hold onto moments of peace in their lives.
Abby Olcese is a writer on film, popular culture, and faith. Her work has appeared at Think Christian, Sojourners, Paste, RogerEbert.com, and /Film. She is also the film editor for The Pitch, a website and magazine serving the greater Kansas City, Missouri, area. She lives in Kansas City.
Elliot Sands is the host of the Live Faith First podcast. The Live Faith First podcast explores bridging divides in society and in the church. In a world that is increasingly divided, we want to be a voice calling people back together. We encourage people to build relationships with people from across the aisle, street, or the table.
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