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Amplify Peace

We want to meet and engage the innovators, the doers, and the rebels who are stepping into the breeches of our day. Who are those who are making our world a more loving and compassionate place? Who are the those who are building peace and connections in a horribly divided land? And who are those who are lifting up culture with Kingdom values to promote human flourishing? Let’s have some fun and challenging conversations to help us to think, grow and walk courageously down the narrow road.

  1. 4d ago

    Terry Cain and Derinda Ehrlich Pt. 1 - If your job title disappeared tomorrow, who would you be?

    Send us Fan Mail We spend years building careers, developing skills, and preparing financially for the future. But how often do we prepare emotionally for the moment when a familiar chapter of life comes to an end? In this episode, host Lisa Jernigan welcomes Terry Cain and Derinda Ehrlich, co-authors of Your Job Is Over, But You're Not, for a thoughtful conversation about identity, purpose, and navigating life's transitions. Drawing from their personal experiences and conversations with people navigating retirement and career changes, Terry and Derinda explore why leaving a job often means more than losing a paycheck. It can mean letting go of familiar routines, relationships, community, and even a sense of who we are. Together, they introduce the idea of repurposement—recognizing that while one chapter may be ending, our experience, wisdom, and capacity to contribute remain. In this conversation, you'll discover: Why career transitions can bring unexpected feelings of grief, loss, and uncertainty.How to separate your identity from your job title and recognize the value you carry into your next chapter.Why preparing emotionally, nurturing relationships, and exploring new possibilities are just as important as financial planning.Your role may change, but your worth and purpose don't disappear with it. Sometimes, the end of one chapter creates space to discover who you're becoming. What part of your identity might be ready for a new beginning? Explore more stories of peacemaking at www.amplifypeace.com.

    Terry Cain and Derinda Ehrlich Pt. 1 - If your job title disappeared tomorrow, who would you be?

  2. 6d ago

    Evangeline Wangechi Pt. 2 - Strong Women Need Support Too

    Send us Fan Mail Women often carry extraordinary responsibilities. They lead, nurture, serve, and care for others, sometimes at the expense of their own well-being. But what happens when the pressure to show up for everyone else causes us to lose ourselves? In this episode, host Lisa Jernigan welcomes back Dr. Evangeline Wengeshi, executive leadership coach, licensed mental health professional, and co-author of Leading While Wounded, to explore what it means for women to lead authentically while honoring their own needs. Through personal reflections and practical insights, Dr. Evangeline challenges the belief that self-care is selfish. Together, they explore the importance of healthy boundaries, the strength found in vulnerability, and the power of sisterhood in creating communities where women can truly flourish. In this conversation, you'll discover: Why setting healthy boundaries and learning to say no are essential to leading without losing yourself.How vulnerability, self-awareness, and embracing your own story can transform wounds into wisdom.Why meaningful support systems and authentic relationships help women lead, heal, and flourish together.You don't have to hide your struggles to be strong. And you don't have to carry everything alone to make a difference. What would change if you gave yourself permission to lead—and live—as your whole, authentic self? Explore more stories of peacemaking at www.amplifypeace.com.

    Evangeline Wangechi Pt. 2 - Strong Women Need Support Too

  3. Oct 23

    Dr. Evangeline Wangechi Pt. 1 - Your Past Doesn't Have to Define You

    Send us Fan Mail We all carry stories that influence how we see ourselves, connect with others, and show up in our communities. But sometimes, the experiences we've learned to live with are the very ones we need to confront in order to heal. In this episode, host Lisa Jernigan welcomes Dr. Evangeline Wengeshi, executive leadership coach, licensed mental health professional, and co-author of Leading While Wounded, for a deeply personal conversation about healing, identity, and the power of community. Growing up in Kenya, Dr. Evangeline experienced family trauma and the loss of her mother at a young age. She shares how her community stepped in to support her family and how, decades later, she began recognizing the emotional wounds she had carried into adulthood. Together, Lisa and Dr. Evangeline explore how vulnerability, self-awareness, and trusted relationships can help us challenge unhealthy patterns and begin writing a different story. In this conversation, you'll discover: How unresolved experiences can shape our relationships, beliefs, and sense of identity.Why vulnerability, self-awareness, and seeking support are essential steps toward healing.How healthy communities and intentional relationships can help us break cycles and flourish.Healing doesn't erase your story. It creates space for a different future—and allows you to show up more fully for yourself and others. What part of your story might be inviting you toward healing and growth? Explore more stories of peacemaking at www.amplifypeace.com.

    Dr. Evangeline Wangechi Pt. 1 - Your Past Doesn't Have to Define You

  4. Oct 20

    David Scott Pt. 1 - What if building a stronger community begins with something as simple as noticing someone who feels invisible?

    Send us Fan Mail In a world where loneliness and disconnection are increasingly common, belonging is more than a feeling. It's a fundamental human need—and something we all have the power to nurture. In this episode, host Lisa Jernigan welcomes David Scott, a longtime civic and community leader in Mesa, Arizona, whose experience spans banking, government, faith, and nonprofit leadership. Together, they explore what makes communities flourish and why meaningful human connections matter more than ever. Drawing from his own experiences of isolation, belonging, and community engagement, David introduces the idea of human infrastructure—the relationships, trust, and everyday interactions that help people feel seen, valued, and connected. In this conversation, you'll discover: Why genuine human connection is essential to building healthy, welcoming communities.How simple acts of kindness and intentional inclusion can transform someone's sense of belonging.How showing up, building relationships, and recognizing our shared humanity can bridge differences and create lasting change.Sometimes, creating a more peaceful community begins with a smile, a conversation, or the courage to welcome someone new. Who might be waiting for you to notice them today? Explore more stories of peacemaking at www.amplifypeace.com.

    David Scott Pt. 1 - What if building a stronger community begins with something as simple as noticing someone who feels invisible?

  5. Oct 20

    David Scott Pt. 2 - What if the greatest barrier to building stronger communities isn't our differences, but the fear that keeps us from understanding one another?

    Send us Fan Mail Healthy communities don't happen by accident. They grow through trust, intentional relationships, and the willingness to look beyond assumptions. In Part 2 of our conversation on community, host Lisa Jernigan welcomes back David Scott, a longtime Arizona civic and community leader, to explore what helps communities flourish—and what quietly pulls them apart. Through personal experiences, including a powerful encounter with a Spanish-speaking student in a Mesa classroom, David reveals how easily assumptions can shape our perceptions and how genuine curiosity can transform them. Together, Lisa and David explore the role of fear in division, the importance of shared values, and why listening may be one of the most powerful tools we have for building trust and creating meaningful connections. In this conversation, you'll discover: How fear and unconscious assumptions can create barriers between people and communities.Why listening with curiosity and empathy can challenge our perceptions and build genuine trust.How intentional relationships and shared values can help create communities where everyone has the opportunity to belong and flourish.Peacemaking begins when we choose curiosity over judgment, connection over fear, and understanding over assumptions. Whose story might change your perspective if you took the time to truly listen? Explore more stories of peacemaking at www.amplifypeace.com.

    David Scott Pt. 2 - What if the greatest barrier to building stronger communities isn't our differences, but the fear that keeps us from understanding one another?

  6. Jun 12

    Angela Hirsch Pt. 2 - The Power of Presence: Creating Change Without Power

    Send us Fan Mail Transformation doesn’t always come through power. It often comes through presence. In this episode, Angela Hirsch shares what she has witnessed living in Israel as an American-Israeli believer, working among Palestinian Bedouin communities in the West Bank through a mobile medical clinic serving those often unreached - in every sense of the word. In places shaped by conflict, it is often women who carry the greatest burden… and quietly shape the future anyway. This conversation challenges how you think about leadership, agency, and influence. You’ll walk away understanding: You don’t need ideal conditions to live differently and make an impact.Why presence is often more powerful than positionHow you can use your own agency, right where you are, to create changeBecause you don’t need more power to make a difference. You need to recognize the influence you already carry… and choose to use it.

    Angela Hirsch Pt. 2 - The Power of Presence: Creating Change Without Power

  7. Jun 12

    Angela Hirsch Pt. 1 - Beyond Fear: Choosing Truth, Courage, and Peace

    Send us Fan Mail You cannot live in peace… if you are living in fear. So the question is not, “How do I avoid fear?” It’s, “What am I believing that’s keeping me stuck in it?” In this episode, Angela Hirsch, living in Israel as an American-Israeli believer, shares what it looks like to step into fear, not away from it. For the last 14 years, she has moved toward one of the most complex conflicts in the world, choosing to love across deep divides. What began as obedience became a life of courage, clarity, and action. You’ll hear how fear operates, what it’s trying to convince you of, and how to break agreement with it. You’ll walk away with practical tools to: Identify the lies fear is feeding youAlign with truthTake your next step forward, even when it feels uncomfortableBecause fear is not a stop sign. It’s a marker. And what’s on the other side may change everything.

    Angela Hirsch Pt. 1 - Beyond Fear: Choosing Truth, Courage, and Peace

  8. Jun 12

    John Talley Pt. 2 - The Fire, The Pain, and the Future of the Church

    Send us Fan Mail If Jesus walked into our churches today, would He recognize a community shaped by the voices, energy, and leadership we often overlook?  What if the church’s next chapter begins by learning from voices it has often overlooked? Pastor John Talley III takes us inside the heart of Black culture and the Black church, where music, energy, and faith have been shaped by both deep pain and unshakable hope. We talk about the influence of women, the need for more invitational spaces for leadership, and how churches can create room for marginalized voices to lead and belong.   John paints a picture of Jesus walking alongside people today, recognizing dignity, listening to stories, and building communities where everyone has a place. This conversation challenges the church to move from observation to participation and become a space of real healing and shared future.   The Un-Silent Church Podcast https://rooseveltchurch.org/media#:~:text=Subscribe%20to%20The%20Un%2DSilent%20Church,Pierre%20and%20John%20Talley%20III.

    John Talley Pt. 2 - The Fire, The Pain, and the Future of the Church
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We want to meet and engage the innovators, the doers, and the rebels who are stepping into the breeches of our day. Who are those who are making our world a more loving and compassionate place? Who are the those who are building peace and connections in a horribly divided land? And who are those who are lifting up culture with Kingdom values to promote human flourishing? Let’s have some fun and challenging conversations to help us to think, grow and walk courageously down the narrow road.

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