Peaceable And Kind

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Welcome to "Peaceable and Kind," the podcast where we explore the transformative power of living out Jesus' call to peace and kindness in our everyday lives. Each week your host, Derek Vreeland, will delve into the stories, Scriptures, and practical steps that help us embody these essential Christian virtues. Join us as we talk with inspiring guests, reflect on Scripture, and discover ways to bring peace and kindness into our homes, communities, and the world. Whether you're seeking encouragement, guidance, or a deeper understanding of your faith, "Peaceable and Kind" is here to support and uplift you on your spiritual journey. Let's embark together on this path of grace, compassion, and love, living out the true essence of our faith. Thank you for tuning in, and may the peace of God be with you always.

  1. 2d ago

    The Peaceable Way

    In this episode of Peaceable and Kind, Derek Vreeland welcomes his brother, Jeff Vreeland, for a conversation about The Peaceable Way, a nonprofit ministry dedicated to helping people cultivate a more prayerful, Scripture-shaped, and peaceable life. Together, they reflect on their shared spiritual journey, the vision behind the ministry, and the practical resources designed to help Christians slow down, pray, engage Scripture, and grow in the way of Jesus.  The conversation explores the heart behind The Peaceable Way and the spiritual needs it seeks to address in an anxious and distracted culture. Derek and Jeff discuss how resources like the Peaceable and Kind podcast, Psalm of the Day, The Prayer Wheel, and the Daily Office Lectionary app all work together to help people establish life-giving rhythms of prayer and Scripture. They conclude by sharing their hope that these resources will encourage believers to experience greater peace, compassion, and faithfulness in their everyday lives.  Key Takeaways  The Peaceable Way exists to help people live more prayerful, Scripture-shaped, and peaceable lives.   Spiritual formation happens through simple, consistent rhythms rather than dramatic moments.   Prayer and Scripture anchor us in the presence of God amid a distracted culture.   Healthy spiritual habits cultivate peace, compassion, and kindness.   The ministry offers practical tools that are accessible for people in every stage of their spiritual journey.   Even small, daily practices can lead to deep, lasting transformation.    Links to Resources Mentions  Psalm of the Day: https://www.psalmoftheday.org/  The Prayer Wheel: https://theprayerwheel.org/  Daily Office Lectionary App for iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-daily-office-lectionary/id6792119812  Daily Office Lectionary App for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.thepeacableway.dailyofficelectionary&pcampaignid=web_share    Has Peaceable and Kind been meaningful to you? Support the show by:  Leaving a review  Giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app  Sharing this episode with a friend  Support the work we are doing at thepeaceableway.com.  Order Derek's new Bible Study Series, God in the Neighborhood: Book 1: Incarnation: 8 Lessons on How God Meets Us || https://amzn.to/42jSZAs Book 2: Crucifixion: 8 Lessons on How God Saves Us || https://amzn.to/459bNUk Book 3: Resurrection: 8 Lessons on How God Restores Us || https://amzn.to/40T0sp0  Check out the Merch Store: derekvreeland.com/merch   Learn more about Derek’s work as a pastor and author: derekvreeland.com  Interact with Derek on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, or Facebook

  2. Aug 6

    Whatever Happened to Character?

    In this episode of Peaceable and Kind, Derek Vreeland explores one of the greatest needs facing both the church and modern culture: the recovery of character. Reflecting on high-profile failures in business, politics, sports, and even the church, Derek argues that our culture has become increasingly willing to overlook a person's character so long as they achieve the desired results. Yet the Christian tradition has always understood that who we are matters more than what we accomplish.   Drawing on the wisdom of Aristotle, Thomas Aquinas, and Alasdair MacIntyre, Derek introduces the historic Christian tradition of virtue ethics. Rather than focusing primarily on rules, consequences, or personal feelings, virtue asks a deeper question: What kind of person am I becoming? Christian discipleship is not simply about making better decisions but about becoming people whose hearts and habits are being transformed into the likeness of Jesus.  The episode concludes with an invitation to recover the ancient vision of moral formation through the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love. By cooperating with the work of the Holy Spirit and practicing habits that cultivate Christlike character, we become the kind of people who instinctively love, forgive, serve, and live as Jesus did.  Key Takeaways  Character matters more than image, influence, or success.   Virtue is the historic Christian framework for moral formation.   Christian ethics asks not only, "What should I do?" but "Who am I becoming?"   Aristotle's vision of human flourishing finds fulfillment in the abundant life Jesus offers.   Habits shape character, and character shapes our instincts.   The Holy Spirit transforms us as we actively participate in practices that cultivate virtue.   Christian discipleship is about formation, not merely information.     Books Mentioned  Nicomachean Ethics — Aristotle   Summa Theologiae — Thomas Aquinas   After Virtue — Alasdair MacIntyre     Scriptures Mentioned  1 Corinthians 13:13   John 10:10   Galatians 5:22–23    Has Peaceable and Kind been meaningful to you? Support the show by:  Leaving a review  Giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app  Sharing this episode with a friend  Order Derek's new Bible Study Series, God in the Neighborhood: Book 1: Incarnation: 8 Lessons on How God Meets Us || https://amzn.to/42jSZAs Book 2: Crucifixion: 8 Lessons on How God Saves Us || https://amzn.to/459bNUk Book 3: Resurrection: 8 Lessons on How God Restores Us || https://amzn.to/40T0sp0  Check out the Merch Store: derekvreeland.com/merch   Learn more about Derek’s work as a pastor and author: derekvreeland.com  Interact with Derek on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, or Facebook

  3. Jul 30

    Pentecostal Reality

    In this episode of Peaceable and Kind, Derek Vreeland concludes the Holy Convergence series by exploring the gift of the Pentecostal tradition: reality. More than a theological system or denominational identity, Pentecostal reality is an awareness that the Holy Spirit is actively present and at work in the world today. Rooted in the Azusa Street Revival of 1906, the Pentecostal movement reminds the church that God's kingdom is not merely something we believe in, but something we experience through the living presence of the Holy Spirit.   Beginning with the remarkable story of William Seymour and the Azusa Street Revival, Derek traces the Wesleyan-Holiness roots of Pentecostalism, the emergence of Spirit baptism, and the movement's global impact. Along the way, he reflects on both the strengths and weaknesses of the Pentecostal tradition, from its early witness to racial reconciliation and expectation of God's miraculous work to later distortions associated with the prosperity gospel.  The episode concludes by arguing that the greatest gift of Pentecostalism is not speaking in tongues or miraculous gifts, but an awareness of God's active presence that produces love. The authentic evidence of the Holy Spirit is a life marked by the fruit of the Spirit, empowering believers to love God, love their neighbors, and participate in God's work of renewing the world.    Key Takeaways  Pentecostalism emerged from the Azusa Street Revival in Los Angeles in 1906.   William Seymour's leadership combined humility, holiness, and a deep dependence on the Holy Spirit.   Early Pentecostalism grew out of the Wesleyan-Holiness movement.   Pentecostal reality is the awareness that God's Spirit is actively present and working in the world today.   The Holy Spirit empowers believers for witness, ministry, and Christlike living.   Expectancy for God's miraculous work should always remain grounded in God's character, not prosperity formulas.   The greatest evidence of the Spirit's work is the fruit of the Spirit, especially love.   Every Christian tradition contributes something valuable to the church, and Pentecostalism reminds us to live with continual awareness of God's presence.     Books Mentioned  Pentecostal Spirituality: A Passion for the Kingdom — Steven J. Land     Scriptures Mentioned  Acts 2:1–4   Acts 2:5–11   Matthew 28:20   John 16:7   Zechariah 4:6   1 Corinthians 13:1–3, 13   Galatians 5:22–23  Has Peaceable and Kind been meaningful to you? Support the show by:  Leaving a review  Giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app  Sharing this episode with a friend  Order Derek's new Bible Study Series, God in the Neighborhood: Book 1: Incarnation: 8 Lessons on How God Meets Us || https://amzn.to/42jSZAs Book 2: Crucifixion: 8 Lessons on How God Saves Us || https://amzn.to/459bNUk Book 3: Resurrection: 8 Lessons on How God Restores Us || https://amzn.to/40T0sp0  Check out the Merch Store: derekvreeland.com/merch   Learn more about Derek’s work as a pastor and author: derekvreeland.com  Interact with Derek on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, or Facebook

  4. Jul 23

    Evangelical Energy

    In this episode of Peaceable and Kind, Derek Vreeland continues the Holy Convergence series by exploring the gift of the evangelical tradition: energy. While the word evangelical has come to carry political and cultural connotations, Derek describes historic or classic evangelicalism as a movement centered on the gospel (euangelion) of Jesus Christ and characterized by conversion, missions, Scripture, and the cross.   Tracing the history of classic evangelicalism from the First Great Awakening through the ministries of John Wesley and Billy Graham, Derek highlights the remarkable missionary passion and evangelistic zeal that have shaped the movement for nearly three centuries. Evangelicalism's greatest contribution is not simply activity for activity's sake, but a Spirit-empowered energy directed toward proclaiming the gospel, planting churches, serving the poor, translating Scripture, and calling people to new life in Christ.  Evangelical energy is also evident in the emphasis on intentionality seen, for example, in Dallas Willard's VIM model of spiritual formation: Vision, Intention, and Means. True evangelical energy is sustained by intentional discipleship rooted in God's grace. Following Jesus requires both wholehearted commitment and a willingness to cooperate with the Holy Spirit through the ordinary practices of the Christian life.    Key Takeaways  Historic evangelicalism is a theological movement, not a political identity.   The word evangelical comes from the Greek euangelion, meaning "good news" or "gospel."   David Bebbington's four characteristics provide a helpful framework for understanding classic evangelicalism.   John Wesley's emphasis on conversion and holiness helped shape the modern evangelical movement.   Billy Graham embodied evangelicalism's passion for gospel proclamation and global mission.   Evangelical energy has fueled evangelism, missions, church planting, Bible translation, publishing, and social reform.   Dallas Willard reminds us that spiritual formation requires vision, intention, and means.   Grace empowers effort without becoming a system of earning God's favor.    Books Mentioned  Evangelicalism in Modern Britain — David W. Bebbington   Discovering an Evangelical Heritage — Donald W. Dayton   Renovation of the Heart — Dallas Willard   The Great Omission — Dallas Willard   By the Way: Getting Serious about Following Jesus — Derek Vreeland    Scriptures Mentioned  Matthew 10:34   Has Peaceable and Kind been meaningful to you? Support the show by:  Leaving a review  Giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app  Sharing this episode with a friend  Order Derek's new Bible Study Series, God in the Neighborhood: Book 1: Incarnation: 8 Lessons on How God Meets Us || https://amzn.to/42jSZAs Book 2: Crucifixion: 8 Lessons on How God Saves Us || https://amzn.to/459bNUk Book 3: Resurrection: 8 Lessons on How God Restores Us || https://amzn.to/40T0sp0  Check out the Merch Store: derekvreeland.com/merch   Learn more about Derek’s work as a pastor and author: derekvreeland.com  Interact with Derek on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, or Facebook

  5. Jul 16

    Anabaptist Peacemaking

    In this episode of Peaceable and Kind, Derek Vreeland continues the Holy Convergence series by exploring peacemaking, the gift of the Anabaptist tradition. Emerging during the Radical Reformation of the sixteenth century, the Anabaptists believed that following Jesus meant more than affirming correct doctrine, it meant obeying the teachings of Jesus in everyday life. Their commitment to believer’s baptism, discipleship, nonviolence, and allegiance to the kingdom of God set them apart from both Catholics and other Protestant reformers.   Derek traces the origins of the Anabaptist movement through figures such as Felix Manz, Michael Sattler, and Menno Simons. Despite severe persecution, imprisonment, exile, and martyrdom, these radical reformers remained committed to the teachings of Jesus, particularly his commands to love enemies, forgive offenders, and reject retaliation.  The episode then explores peacemaking in the way of Jesus. Rooted in the Sermon on the Mount and the example of Christ’s self-giving love, Christian nonviolence is presented not as passivity or mere niceness, but as the courageous pursuit of reconciliation, justice, mercy, and truth without violence. The Anabaptist witness reminds us that the teachings of Jesus are not impossible ideals but practical instructions for faithful Christian discipleship.    Key Takeaways  • The Anabaptists emerged from the Radical Reformation in sixteenth-century Europe. • Believer’s baptism became a defining conviction of the movement. • The Anabaptists rejected the fusion of church and state common throughout Europe. • Following Jesus meant obeying his teachings, especially those found in the Sermon on the Mount. • Christian nonviolence is rooted in Jesus’ command to love enemies and refuse retaliation. • Peacemaking is more than avoiding conflict; it is the active work of reconciliation and justice. • The kingdom of God advances through persuasion, service, suffering, and love and not coercion. • The Anabaptist witness continues to challenge Christians to take the teachings of Jesus seriously.    Scriptures Mentioned  • Genesis 4:7 • Isaiah 9:6–7 • Isaiah 11:9 • Matthew 5:3–10 • Matthew 5:9 • Matthew 10:34 • Luke 10:5 • Luke 19:42 • John 14:27 • John 20:19 • 2 Corinthians 10:4    Has Peaceable and Kind been meaningful to you? Support the show by:  Leaving a review  Giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app  Sharing this episode with a friend  Order Derek's new Bible Study Series, God in the Neighborhood: Book 1: Incarnation: 8 Lessons on How God Meets Us || https://amzn.to/42jSZAs Book 2: Crucifixion: 8 Lessons on How God Saves Us || https://amzn.to/459bNUk Book 3: Resurrection: 8 Lessons on How God Restores Us || https://amzn.to/40T0sp0  Check out the Merch Store: derekvreeland.com/merch   Learn more about Derek’s work as a pastor and author: derekvreeland.com  Interact with Derek on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, or Facebook

  6. Jul 9

    Protestant Audacity

    In this episode of Peaceable and Kind, Derek Vreeland continues the Holy Convergence series by exploring the gift of Protestantism: audacity. Audacity is the courage to challenge assumptions, confront corruption, and pursue reform when faithfulness requires it. While audacity can easily become arrogance when detached from humility and love, it has also been the driving force behind many of history’s most important movements for renewal and justice.   The episode traces the origins of the Protestant Reformation through the life of Martin Luther, the German monk whose spiritual struggle led him to rediscover the biblical message of salvation by grace through faith. Derek recounts Luther’s famous thunderstorm vow, his growing concerns over indulgences, and the events surrounding the Ninety-Five Theses. What began as a call for theological debate eventually became a movement that transformed the church, reshaped Europe, and challenged one of the most powerful institutions in the world.  Beyond Luther, Derek highlights other reformers such as Huldrych Zwingli, John Calvin, and William Tyndale, whose courage helped spread the Reformation throughout Europe. He also explores the Five Solas as a summary of Protestant theology, while offering thoughtful reflections on both their strengths and limitations.  Ultimately, this episode argues that the gift of Protestantism is not division for its own sake, but the willingness to continually ask whether our beliefs, practices, and traditions remain faithful to Jesus and the gospel. The church must always be willing to reform itself when necessary, keeping Christ at the center of all things.    Key Takeaways  • Audacity is the courage to challenge assumptions and pursue reform. • Martin Luther did not initially seek to start a new church but to reform the existing one. • The Protestant Reformation emerged from a desire to return to biblical and apostolic roots. • The printing press played a crucial role in spreading Reformation ideas. • The Five Solas summarize many of the central convictions of Protestant theology. • Audacity without humility becomes arrogance; audacity without love becomes division. • The church must continually evaluate its traditions in light of Scripture and the gospel. • Faithfulness to Jesus sometimes requires questioning long-standing assumptions.    Has Peaceable and Kind been meaningful to you? Support the show by:  Leaving a review  Giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app  Sharing this episode with a friend  Order Derek's new Bible Study Series, God in the Neighborhood: Book 1: Incarnation: 8 Lessons on How God Meets Us || https://amzn.to/42jSZAs Book 2: Crucifixion: 8 Lessons on How God Saves Us || https://amzn.to/459bNUk Book 3: Resurrection: 8 Lessons on How God Restores Us || https://amzn.to/40T0sp0  Check out the Merch Store: derekvreeland.com/merch   Learn more about Derek’s work as a pastor and author: derekvreeland.com  Interact with Derek on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, or Facebook

  7. Jul 2

    Anglican Liturgy

    In this episode of Peaceable and Kind, Derek Vreeland continues the Holy Convergence series by exploring the gift of Anglican liturgy. While Anglicanism is often associated with the Church of England and its complicated break from Rome under Henry VIII, Derek argues that its deeper story is rooted in a desire to remain connected to the ancient catholic and apostolic faith while embracing the reforms of the Protestant Reformation.   The episode traces the development of Anglicanism from the early Christian presence in Britain through the English Reformation and into the formation of The Episcopal Church and the Anglican Church in North America. Derek highlights Anglicanism’s unique ability to hold together ancient tradition and biblical reform, creating a worshiping community shaped by Scripture, sacrament, liturgy, and the rhythms of the Christian calendar.  At the center of Anglican worship is The Book of Common Prayer, first compiled by Thomas Cranmer in 1549. More than a collection of prayers, the Prayer Book provides a form for worship that is deeply biblical, Trinitarian, Christ-centered, and spiritually formative. Derek reflects on how the Daily Office Lectionary, and the Christian calendar have enriched both his personal devotional life and the worship life of his church.  Ultimately, Anglican liturgy offers a beautiful pattern for prayer and worship—one marked by wholeness, harmony, and clarity. It is a gift that keeps Christians rooted in Scripture, connected to the historic church, and centered on Jesus Christ.    Key Takeaways  • Anglicanism seeks to be both catholic and reformed. • The Church of England emerged from both political and theological developments during the Reformation. • Anglican worship is shaped by Scripture, sacrament, liturgy, and the Christian calendar. • The Book of Common Prayer remains the defining resource of Anglican spirituality. • The Daily Office provides a structured rhythm of Scripture reading and prayer. • Anglicanism values both ancient tradition and biblical renewal. • Liturgy forms Christians through repeated patterns of worship and prayer. • The beauty of liturgy lies in its wholeness, harmony, and Christ-centered focus.    Resources Mentioned  Anglican Compass  Why I Became Anglican (And You Should, Too!)  Daily Office Lectionary    Has Peaceable and Kind been meaningful to you? Support the show by:  Leaving a review  Giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app  Sharing this episode with a friend  Order Derek's new Bible Study Series, God in the Neighborhood: Book 1: Incarnation: 8 Lessons on How God Meets Us || https://amzn.to/42jSZAs Book 2: Crucifixion: 8 Lessons on How God Saves Us || https://amzn.to/459bNUk Book 3: Resurrection: 8 Lessons on How God Restores Us || https://amzn.to/40T0sp0  Check out the Merch Store: derekvreeland.com/merch   Learn more about Derek’s work as a pastor and author: derekvreeland.com  Interact with Derek on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, or Facebook

  8. Jun 25

    Episode 108: Catholic Beauty

    In this episode of Peaceable and Kind, Derek Vreeland continues the “Holy Convergence” series by exploring the gift the Roman Catholic tradition offers the wider church: beauty. Derek begins by reflecting on the meaning of the word catholic, which means ”universal.” He also discusses why Christians should resist the impulse to dismiss entire traditions because of personal wounds or disagreements. He offers a brief historical overview of the Roman Catholic Church, tracing its roots to the apostles Peter and Paul and highlighting the church’s profound influence on theology, education, art, philosophy, architecture, worship, and the preservation of learning throughout Western civilization. The heart of the episode focuses on beauty as a theological category. Drawing from the ancient Christian understanding of the transcendentals—the true, the good, and the beautiful—Derek explores how beauty reflects the very nature of God. He engages the thought of Thomas Aquinas, who described beauty through integrity, harmony, and radiance, and Hans Urs von Balthasar, who argued that beauty is essential to Christian faith because the glory of God is revealed most fully in Jesus Christ. The episode also explores contemplation, stillness, and wonder through the writings of Thomas Merton. Derek reflects on how beauty calls us not merely to analyze or apply truth, but to stop, behold, and rest in the presence of God. Ultimately, this episode argues that the gospel is not only true and good; the gospel is beautiful. Key Takeaways • The word catholic means universal and points to the unity of the global church. • The Roman Catholic Church has profoundly shaped Western civilization and Christian history. • Beauty is one of the transcendentals alongside truth and goodness. • Beauty reflects the glory and nature of God. • Thomas Aquinas described beauty through wholeness, harmony, and radiance. • Hans Urs von Balthasar emphasized that beauty is essential to Christian faith. • Jesus Christ is the fullest revelation of divine beauty. • Contemplation is resting in the beauty and presence of God. • Modern Christianity often prioritizes truth and utility while neglecting beauty. Books Mentioned • Summa Theologiae by Thomas Aquinas • The Glory of the Lord: A Theological Aesthetics by Hans Urs von Balthasar • New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton Scriptures Mentioned • Psalm 27:4 • Philippians 4:8 • Luke 10 Has Peaceable and Kind been meaningful to you? Support the show by: Leaving a review Giving us a 5-star rating on your podcast app Sharing this episode with a friend Order Derek's new Bible Study Series, God in the Neighborhood: Book 1: Incarnation: 8 Lessons on How God Meets Us || https://amzn.to/42jSZAs Book 2: Crucifixion: 8 Lessons on How God Saves Us || https://amzn.to/459bNUk Book 3: Resurrection: 8 Lessons on How God Restores Us || https://amzn.to/40T0sp0 Check out the Merch Store: derekvreeland.com/merch Learn more about Derek’s work as a pastor and author: derekvreeland.com Interact with Derek on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, or Facebook

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Welcome to "Peaceable and Kind," the podcast where we explore the transformative power of living out Jesus' call to peace and kindness in our everyday lives. Each week your host, Derek Vreeland, will delve into the stories, Scriptures, and practical steps that help us embody these essential Christian virtues. Join us as we talk with inspiring guests, reflect on Scripture, and discover ways to bring peace and kindness into our homes, communities, and the world. Whether you're seeking encouragement, guidance, or a deeper understanding of your faith, "Peaceable and Kind" is here to support and uplift you on your spiritual journey. Let's embark together on this path of grace, compassion, and love, living out the true essence of our faith. Thank you for tuning in, and may the peace of God be with you always.

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