Front Light is Mennonite Action’s podcast, hosted by Joanna Lawrence Shenk and Jonny Rashid. Mennonite Action is a movement mobilizing Mennonites and Anabaptists across the United States and Canada to use creative, nonviolent actions to demand a permanent ceasefire, an end to the U.S. and Western-funded occupation of Palestine and build a lasting peace for all. Grounded in our peace theology, we believe we have a responsibility to use our voices as powerfully as possible for the cause of peace and justice. This podcast is for anyone who wants to make the world a better place!
Front Light
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Front Light is Mennonite Action’s podcast, hosted by Joanna Lawrence Shenk and Jonny Rashid. Mennonite Action is a movement mobilizing Mennonites and Anabaptists across the United States and Canada to use creative, nonviolent actions to demand a permanent ceasefire, an end to the U.S. and Western-funded occupation of Palestine and build a lasting peace for all. Grounded in our peace theology, we believe we have a responsibility to use our voices as powerfully as possible for the cause of peace and justice. This podcast is for anyone who wants to make the world a better place!
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May 14, 2026
Ep 19 - Joys, hopes and lessons learned with Adam Ramer and Nick Martin
<p>On this episode, we hear from Mennonite Action’s founding directors Nick Martin and Adam Ramer. As they transition out of their director roles, we talk to them about their joys, hopes, and lessons learned.</p><p><br>Huge thank you to the incredible Jewish recording artist, Batya Levine for the use of their song “We Rise” as our theme song (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tkmkwufRVw">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tkmkwufRVw</a>). The beautiful logo is by Jesse Bergen. Front Light is edited by Ken Ogasawara, who is a co-producer along with Jonny Rashid, Joanna Lawrence Shenk, Holly Harris, and Nick Martin. Thank you all for listening and sharing. </p>
April 14, 2026
Ep 18 - In Palestine, land is family: a conversation with Amy Yoder McGloughlin
<p>On this episode, we hear from Mennonite Action alumnus Amy Yoder McGloughlin. She is the Conference Minister with Allegheny Mennonite Conference, and she is the Denominational Minister of Education with the Mennonite Church USA. She's been travelling to Palestine every year since 2013, leading delegations with Community Peacemaker Teams. We talk to her about her upcoming book and a recent delegation to Palestine that some Mennonite Action folks went on!</p><p>Huge thank you to the incredible Jewish recording artist, Batya Levine for the use of their song “We Rise” as our theme song (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tkmkwufRVw">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tkmkwufRVw</a>). The beautiful logo is by Jesse Bergen. Front Light is edited by Ken Ogasawara and produced by Jonny Rashid, Joanna Lawrence Shenk, Holly Harris, and Nick Martin. Thank you all for listening and sharing. </p><p>Iran Money Clock: <a href="https://iran-cost-ticker.com/">https://iran-cost-ticker.com/</a><br>Picket and Pray registration link: <a href="https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK-mzybJg#/registration"><u>https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tU6krXE_RRGWnxK-mzybJg#/registration</u></a></p>
March 19, 2026
Ep 17- Hearts on fire, melting ICE in Minneapolis
<p>On this episode, we hear a report-back from Joanna after her trip to Minneapolis during the ICE surge and amidst the mass movement resisting ICE occupation. She, along with Adam Ramer, participated in a Week of Action conference coordinated by organizers in the city. They also had a chance to meet with Mennonite Action folks in the Twin Cities and learn about how they are participating in the movement. Joanna recorded conversations with community members Jakob, Joan, Phil and Sadie which is followed by a conversation with Jonny. </p><p>Huge thank you to the incredible Jewish recording artist, Batya Levine for the use of their song “We Rise” as our theme song (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tkmkwufRVw). </p><p>The beautiful logo is by Jesse Bergen. Front Light is edited by Ken Ogasawara and produced by Jonny Rashid, Joanna Lawrence Shenk, Holly Harris, and Nick Martin. Thank you all for listening and sharing. </p><p>mennoniteaction.org</p>
19 total episodes available with 4 transcripts
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