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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. 1d ago

    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?

  2. 1d ago

    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?

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Jun 12

    John Talley Pt. 1 - The Church the City Can’t Ignore

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when a church stops talking about brokenness and starts living in the middle of it? Pastor John Talley III leads a church planted in the heart of the inner city, where homelessness, struggle, and resilience meet every day. In this honest conversation, he shares what it means to follow Jesus through proximity, presence, and relationship instead of distance.   How can the church respond when need is not an idea but a neighbor? John challenges listeners and churches to see artists and storytellers as teachers who help us understand pain, beauty, and hope in new ways.   This episode is a raw look at what the gospel becomes when it moves beyond words and into real streets, real people, and real lives.   The Un-Silent Church Podcast https://rooseveltchurch.org/media#:~:text=Subscribe%20to%20The%20Un%2DSilent%20Church,Pierre%20and%20John%20Talley%20III.

    John Talley Pt. 1 - The Church the City Can’t Ignore

  7. Feb 21

    Niki Roberts Pt. 2 - What Happens When Faith Stops Talking?

    Send us Fan Mail Niki Roberts, Multi Faith Neighbors Network – Inspire  What if peace isn’t built through big conversations alone, but through shared service that reshapes how we see each other? The world feels smaller than ever. But many people feel more disconnected.  In this conversation with Niki Roberts, the focus shifts from friendship to action. From local tables to global communities. Niki shares how her work with women across cultures, including ongoing engagement in Vietnam, has revealed something surprising: People don’t just learn about each other through dialogue. They learn through proximity, service, and shared purpose. Multi Faith Neighbors Network believes relationships grow strongest when people of different beliefs work side by side for the common good while remaining grounded in their own faith traditions.  Global experiences often transform how we see our local communities. Sometimes these experiences come through personal travel and proximity. Sometimes these experiences come through curiosity and learning without even having to leave your home!  If you’re tired of division but unsure what real change looks like, this conversation offers a different path forward in practical ways.   (MFNN.org)

    Niki Roberts Pt. 2 - What Happens When Faith Stops Talking?

  8. Feb 14

    Niki Roberts Pt. 1 - Three Women. Three Faiths. One Table. What Happens?

    Send us Fan Mail Niki Roberts, Multi Faith Neighbors Network - Inspire  What if the future of peace doesn’t begin with leaders on a stage, but with women choosing friendship across faiths without losing who they are?  Christian. Muslim. Jewish.  For many people, those words feel like lines that divide. But what happens when women refuse to let difference become distance? In this powerful conversation, Niki Roberts, who leads INSPIRE with Multi Faith Neighbors Network, a global movement helping women build authentic friendships across faith traditions without compromising their beliefs shares outcomes.  This episode explores: • Why women often become bridge builders before institutions do  • How language shapes trust across faith lines  • What happens when dignity becomes the starting point instead of agreement  • Why friendship might be one of the most courageous acts in our world right now This is a conversation about shared humanity, and the courage it takes to cross lines of difference. If you’ve ever wondered whether real connection across deep difference is possible, this episode may change how you see your neighbors.   (MFNN.org)

    Niki Roberts Pt. 1 - Three Women. Three Faiths. One Table. What Happens?
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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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