Father John Dear: The Lens of Peace | Summer Series 2026

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Few teachings of Jesus challenge us more than His call to love our enemies.

In this episode of Summer Series 2026, Tim Stewart welcomes Father John Dear—Catholic priest, internationally recognized peace activist, author, and founder of the Beatitudes Center for the Nonviolent Jesus.

Together they explore what happens when we read the Gospels through the lens of peace. The conversation examines the Sermon on the Mount, the cross, loving our enemies, discipleship, nuclear weapons, restorative justice, and the Church's calling to embody the peace of Christ.

Whether this conversation confirms your convictions or challenges them, it offers an invitation to read the Gospels with fresh eyes and wrestle honestly with the teachings of Jesus.

In this episode:

•  Viewing the Gospels through the lens of peace 
•  The Sermon on the Mount as a guide for discipleship 
•  What the cross reveals about God's character 
•  Loving our enemies in a divided world 
•  Gandhi, Dr. King, and Christian peacemaking 
•  Practicing restorative justice 
•  Following Jesus with courage and conviction 

Featured Resources

📚 Father John Dear's Books
https://johndear.org/books/

🌐 John Dear
 https://johndear.org

🌐 Beatitudes Center for the Nonviolent Jesus
 https://beatitudescenter.org

🎙️ The Nonviolent Jesus Podcast
 https://beatitudescenter.org/podcast

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