The Waging Peace Podcast

Diana K. Oestreich
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 Introducing the Waging Peace Podcast, where Diana Oestreich dives headfirst into finding the unsung heroes of change, rebels against the status quo, and visionaries shaping a world that refuses to settle.  Discover your power, ignite your passion, and redefine what it means to wage peace and make a damn difference in this world. Join the revolution as we learn how to transform our communities with justice, equality, and unwavering connection.  Are you ready to shake things up?  Welcome to the edgier side of peacemaking.

  1. A Good Friday Vigil Outside Lockheed Martin

    MAR 26

    A Good Friday Vigil Outside Lockheed Martin

    Send us Fan Mail Good Friday is supposed to be about the cross, but what happens when we take that story to the place where modern violence is manufactured?  Shane Claiborne joins us with a challenge that’s as simple as it is unsettling: if you knew a bomb was being built for a school full of kids, wouldn’t you try to stand in its way? Listen to find out: How Holy Week is connected to the real-time violence in Gaza and Iran and ask what it means to follow Jesus when our nation profits from war? Why we’re gathering outside Lockheed Martin on Good Friday and how ordinary people can practice nonviolent witness with courage, grief, and hope.Why “the right people get bombed” is the opposite of The Prince of PeaceDiana’s shift from Iraq War participation to conscientious objection & finding the freedom to change your mindGood Friday is solidarity with victims of state violence and practice of refusing to meet violence with violenceWhy weapons manufacturers make modern wars possible and why profit belongs in the spotlightMemorial practices for children killed in Gaza and Iran, including names, candles, roses, and a shared ropeDirect action and civil disobedience as “divine obedience,” with many on-ramps for participationHow to join in person, livestream, or create a memorial where you live!   Find out more or REGISTER HERE Blog Post This is a growing podcast, will you take 30 seconds and help us? Yes! I will sign up to get the newest episode delivered by owl to my inbox! Heck yeah! I will leave a review because I know how much it help Raising my hand to get Diana's writing on  substackFollow Diana on Social Media @dianaoestreich    Yes, I want free tools from The Waging Peace Project! Buy our book Waging Peace, One Soldier’s Story of Putting Love First  to support Veterans, peacemaking and stories that are changing the world.Find our Merch here, and Wear Your Peace.Bring a Waging Peace Keynote or Workshop to your school, organization, or faith community.

    36 min
  2. Singing As Resistance

    MAR 23

    Singing As Resistance

    Send us Fan Mail We talk with Minneapolis community song leader Liz Digitale Anderson about Singing Resistance and why singing can turn strangers into a brave “we” in the middle of fear and state violence. We trace how simple songs support nonviolent action, deepen trust, and help communities protect neighbors without leaving anyone behind. • Singing Resistance as a leaderful national movement grounded in love, solidarity, and nonviolence • Minnesota’s lineage of organizing and why community singing takes root there • Oral tradition song leading, call-and-response teaching, no sheet music, no gatekeeping • Using songs to name systemic oppression and build courage for action • Singing as a container for grief, rage, and joy in public witness • Eviction defense, mutual aid, and showing up for neighbors in practical ways • Offering off ramps and human dignity while resisting state violence • Trust as the limiting factor, potlucks and neighbor relationships as strategy • Going for depth with community and making repair for the long haul You can go on Instagram to singing resistance at singing resistance, and in our link tree, there’s a toolkit. This conversation breaks down how to build a local team, learn simple songs, and show up for eviction defense and safety. Listen, then ask: who’s on your team? Support Liz's song leadership: https://www.patreon.com/singingforliberation Join the Singing Resistance:  Follow: https://www.instagram.com/singingresistance Start a chapter where you are! Toolkit, trainings:  https://linktr.ee/singingresistance This is a growing podcast, will you take 30 seconds and help us? Yes! I will sign up to get the newest episode delivered by owl to my inbox! Heck yeah! I will leave a review because I know how much it help Raising my hand to get Diana's writing on  substackFollow Diana on Social Media @dianaoestreich    Yes, I want free tools from The Waging Peace Project! Buy our book Waging Peace, One Soldier’s Story of Putting Love First  to support Veterans, peacemaking and stories that are changing the world.Find our Merch here, and Wear Your Peace.Bring a Waging Peace Keynote or Workshop to your school, organization, or faith community.

    47 min
  3. Teen Mental Health Advocate: What Teens & Adults Need to Know

    FEB 23

    Teen Mental Health Advocate: What Teens & Adults Need to Know

    Send us Fan Mail High school is tough. Teen mental health is rougher.  She planned not to see sophomore year—now she’s a 17-year-old mental health advocate. Hear how vulnerability, therapy, and grit turned pain into purpose. Ileini shows how patience, presence, and small steps rebuild a life.  Parents and teens—this one matters. Will you try the “just sit and listen” tool this week? Listen to her Teen Podcast on Mental Health: Mom and Me: Climbing Mountains Together Find out more about the power of hosting a Peace Hero Awards in your school, City or Community. Will you Support Youth? Donate to the inaugural Drum Major for Peace Scholarship: We are raising money to offer a $1,000 scholarship to support a local youth to pursue MLK’s call to be a Drum Major for Peace and serve others. The Drum Major for Peace Scholarship lifts up young people who choose courage, compassion, and nonviolence in their everyday lives. This is a growing podcast, will you take 30 seconds and help us? Yes! I will sign up to get the newest episode delivered by owl to my inbox! Heck yeah! I will leave a review because I know how much it help Raising my hand to get Diana's writing on  substackFollow Diana on Social Media @dianaoestreich    Yes, I want free tools from The Waging Peace Project! Buy our book Waging Peace, One Soldier’s Story of Putting Love First  to support Veterans, peacemaking and stories that are changing the world.Find our Merch here, and Wear Your Peace.Bring a Waging Peace Keynote or Workshop to your school, organization, or faith community.

    37 min
  4. When Words Heal: Conversations from Gaza to America

    05/12/2025

    When Words Heal: Conversations from Gaza to America

    Send us Fan Mail Mohsin Modi-Ud-Din, founder and CEO of MeWe International, shares his innovative work using storytelling and communication to transform trauma in conflict zones including Gaza and Syrian refugee camps. In this second part of our conversation you will hear more about how: • MeWe International builds communication and storytelling interventions for psychological well-being and community engagement across 12+ countries • Peace provides what war can't: justice and joy, which are essential for human flourishing • Storytelling creates community, which keeps humans alive as a species • Communication has been weaponized but should be reclaimed as a tool for transformation About Mohsin Modi-Ud-Din: Mohsin Modi-Ud-Din is an artist, activist, and Founder of #MeWe International Inc. (#MeWeIntl), a global non-profit that builds communications and storytelling interventions for psychological wellbeing, leadership development, and community engagement. His work has received honors from SOLVE MIT and Open Ideo. Mohsin’s innovative work has reached thousands of people across more than 12 countries, beginning with his Fulbright Scholarship in 2010. He has been a featured speaker at the World Economic Forum, United Nations, MIT, TEDx, and his work on #MeWeSyria has been published on UNHCR Innovation, VICE, and Al Jazeera. How to find Mohsin: Instagram: @ allplacesfromhere Website:   https://www.meweintl.org/  Facebook:   Mohsin Mohi Ud Din & MeWeIntl This is a growing podcast, will you take 30 seconds and help us? Yes! I will sign up to get the newest episode delivered by owl to my inbox! Heck yeah! I will leave a review because I know how much it help Raising my hand to get Diana's writing on  substackFollow Diana on Social Media @dianaoestreich    Yes, I want free tools from The Waging Peace Project! Buy our book Waging Peace, One Soldier’s Story of Putting Love First  to support Veterans, peacemaking and stories that are changing the world.Find our Merch here, and Wear Your Peace.Bring a Waging Peace Keynote or Workshop to your school, organization, or faith community.

    31 min
  5. Storytelling as a Lifeline: Using Narrative for Mental Health in Conflict Zones

    04/28/2025

    Storytelling as a Lifeline: Using Narrative for Mental Health in Conflict Zones

    Send us Fan Mail Stories we tell ourselves shape our relationships and psychological well-being. Mohsin Modi-Ud-Din shows how harmful narratives can erode mental health while transformative storytelling rebuilds connections across even the deepest divides.  Listen to hear more about: • Mohsin's experiences in Gaza with humanitarian medical missions  • How storytelling interventions help trauma survivors reclaim their humanity • Neuroplasticity and our brain's capacity for growth and transformation • Cultivating curiosity to overcome fear in our relationships "Every single human being is a living, breathing story of change. The second that we diminish or forget that, we risk having a very toxic culture, toxic family, toxic world and toxic beliefs because we're going against the essence of who we are." About Mohsin: Mohsin is an artist, activist, and Founder of #MeWe International Inc. (#MeWeIntl), a global non-profit that builds communications and storytelling interventions for psychological wellbeing, leadership development, and community engagement. His work has received honors from SOLVE MIT and Open Ideo. Mohsin’s innovative work has reached thousands of people across more than 12 countries, beginning with his Fulbright Scholarship in 2010. He has been a featured speaker at the World Economic Forum, United Nations, MIT, TEDx, and his work on #MeWeSyria has been published on UNHCR Innovation, VICE, and Al Jazeera. How to find Mohsin: Instagram: @ allplacesfromhere Website:   https://www.meweintl.org/  Facebook:   Mohsin Mohi Ud Din & MeWeIntl This is a growing podcast, will you take 30 seconds and help us? Yes! I will sign up to get the newest episode delivered by owl to my inbox! Heck yeah! I will leave a review because I know how much it help Raising my hand to get Diana's writing on  substackFollow Diana on Social Media @dianaoestreich    Yes, I want free tools from The Waging Peace Project! Buy our book Waging Peace, One Soldier’s Story of Putting Love First  to support Veterans, peacemaking and stories that are changing the world.Find our Merch here, and Wear Your Peace.Bring a Waging Peace Keynote or Workshop to your school, organization, or faith community.

    34 min
  6. There Is No Violent Solution: A Young Israeli's Solution to Occupation and Genocide Part 2

    03/20/2025

    There Is No Violent Solution: A Young Israeli's Solution to Occupation and Genocide Part 2

    Send us Fan Mail At 18, Sophia chose prison over participating in occupation. "When you recognize you have a choice, you have responsibility for that choice." Her story reveals how militarism dehumanizes everyone it touches.   "Violence will only breed more violence." The only future we have is a future together."  Sophia Orr who spent 85 days in military prison for refusing to serve in the Israeli army.  Her courage challenges us to ask ourselves: Are we collaborators or resistors in systems of violence? What choices are we making with our privilege? Her refusal to join Israel's military wasn't just personal—it was a political act to break cycles of bloodshed. How are we using your voice to stand against dehumanization?  Listen to her powerful story now! Write a Letter of Support the two Conscientious Objectors who are serving their prison sentence now: Ella Keider Greenburg: Write to her HERE Netta Lannes Arbel: Write to him HERE Find out more about Mesarvot This is a growing podcast, will you take 30 seconds and help us? Yes! I will sign up to get the newest episode delivered by owl to my inbox! Heck yeah! I will leave a review because I know how much it help Raising my hand to get Diana's writing on  substackFollow Diana on Social Media @dianaoestreich    Yes, I want free tools from The Waging Peace Project! Buy our book Waging Peace, One Soldier’s Story of Putting Love First  to support Veterans, peacemaking and stories that are changing the world.Find our Merch here, and Wear Your Peace.Bring a Waging Peace Keynote or Workshop to your school, organization, or faith community.

    28 min
  7. Israeli Soldier Refuses to Wage War: Why Sofia Orr Chose Prison

    03/19/2025

    Israeli Soldier Refuses to Wage War: Why Sofia Orr Chose Prison

    Send us Fan Mail Sofia Orr, a 19-year-old Israeli conscientious objector, shares her journey of refusing mandatory military service and spending 85 days in prison for her stance. Listen to hear how: Sofia began questioning military service at age 13, viewing it as a political choice rather than obligationShe describes Israel as "more an army with a country than a country with an army" with military indoctrination beginning in childhoodSofia's prison experience revealed how military systems dehumanize everyone involved, including guardsShe rejects the notion that violence can solve the conflict: "There is no military solution to this" You can find Sofia on Instagram @sofiorr7716  This is a growing podcast, will you take 30 seconds and help us? Yes! I will sign up to get the newest episode delivered by owl to my inbox! Heck yeah! I will leave a review because I know how much it help Raising my hand to get Diana's writing on  substackFollow Diana on Social Media @dianaoestreich    Yes, I want free tools from The Waging Peace Project! Buy our book Waging Peace, One Soldier’s Story of Putting Love First  to support Veterans, peacemaking and stories that are changing the world.Find our Merch here, and Wear Your Peace.Bring a Waging Peace Keynote or Workshop to your school, organization, or faith community.

    23 min
  8. A Comedian's Guide to Making Art + Making Change

    02/24/2025

    A Comedian's Guide to Making Art + Making Change

    Send us Fan Mail Rita Brent blends comedy and advocacy, using her platform to address serious societal issues while promoting joy and connection. Through her journey from childhood musician to stand-up comedian, Rita emphasizes the importance of vulnerability, community support, and compassion in navigating life's challenges. • Exploring the evolution from music to comedy  • The significance of personal experiences in comedy  • Balancing humor with advocacy through songs  • Addressing critics and embracing authenticity  About Rita: Rita Brent is an award-winning comedian, musician, and military veteran. She grew up in Jackson, MS where she played music in Baptist churches alongside her mother. By 18, she joined the Army National Guard where she served as a drummer in the 41st Army Band, ending her time in service as a sergeant. She began her radio broadcasting career at WJSU 88.5 FM, and later spent six years at Mississippi Public Broadcasting as a host and producer. In 2013, she made a big leap into standup comedy. Nine years later, she has appeared on Comedy Central, truTV, Epix TV, LOL Network, Circle TV, CNN, and more. She wrote for the 73rd Primetime EMMY Awards, the Academy of Country Music Awards, The People's Choice Awards, and Stand Out: An LGBTQ Celebration on Netflix. In 2023, she became a first-time Writers Guild Awards Nominee in two categories. When she’s not on the road as a standup comedian, she’s an up and coming music performance artist. She’s a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. How to find Rita: Instagram: @ritabrentcomedy  YouTube: @RitaBrentComedy    Facebook: Rita Brent Comedy    Website: https://www.ritabrent.com/ This is a growing podcast, will you take 30 seconds and help us? Yes! I will sign up to get the newest episode delivered by owl to my inbox! Heck yeah! I will leave a review because I know how much it help Raising my hand to get Diana's writing on  substackFollow Diana on Social Media @dianaoestreich    Yes, I want free tools from The Waging Peace Project! Buy our book Waging Peace, One Soldier’s Story of Putting Love First  to support Veterans, peacemaking and stories that are changing the world.Find our Merch here, and Wear Your Peace.Bring a Waging Peace Keynote or Workshop to your school, organization, or faith community.

    39 min
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 Introducing the Waging Peace Podcast, where Diana Oestreich dives headfirst into finding the unsung heroes of change, rebels against the status quo, and visionaries shaping a world that refuses to settle.  Discover your power, ignite your passion, and redefine what it means to wage peace and make a damn difference in this world. Join the revolution as we learn how to transform our communities with justice, equality, and unwavering connection.  Are you ready to shake things up?  Welcome to the edgier side of peacemaking.

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  • Creator
    Diana K. Oestreich
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Waging Peace Podcast
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