PEACEMAKERS

About PEACEMAKERS

Welcome to PEACEMAKERS, an interview-style podcast that celebrates world-changers and those who are bringing hope and peace to those around them.

Publisher

Yonathan Moya

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 May 2019

Latest episode

3 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

2 of 21 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   3 Apr 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Ross Boothe — Rediscovering Shared Humanity

   Rediscovering Humanity Through Storytelling with Filmmaker Ross Boothe. In this episode, we explore the power of storytelling and the arts in fostering empathy, understanding, and reconciliation across divides. Guest Ross Booth shares his journey as a filmmaker and musician dedicated to inspiring hope through authentic, human-centered narratives, especially within immigrant communities. Key Topics: How Ross Booth’s upbringing influenced his passion for storytelling and arts The role of music and film in creating emotional, rhythmic storytelling The significance of authentic representation in films about immigration The impact of stories in shifting perspectives and fostering empathy The development and themes of the upcoming musical Brotherhood How art and storytelling can bridge divides and promote unity in divided America Ross Booth’s vision for portraying immigrant experiences with authenticity The importance of rediscovering shared humanity through narrative Timestamps: 00:17 - Welcome to Peacemaker’s podcast and episode introduction 00:43 - Exploring the role of storytelling in healing divisions 01:07 - Ross Booth’s background and inspiration for his work 02:36 - Growing up in an environment rich in cultural appreciation and community service 04:55 - Ross’s journey from musician to filmmaker 06:12 - How film editing felt like music, and the merging of film and music worlds 08:00 - Ross’s life mission to increase hope, kindness, and empathy through arts 08:33 - Birth of the project Brotherhood and its focus on immigration stories 12:37 - Why Ross centered the story around a Mexican immigrant family 14:16 - Ross’s motivation in telling immigrant stories from personal experience 15:13 - The importance of authentic representation with input from cultural advisors 17:24 - Reflections on American identity and inclusivity 20:03 - The collaborative creative team behind Brotherhood and its cultural significance 21:25 - The desired audience takeaway: loving neighbors better 22:21 - Closing thoughts on heroism, shared journeys, and peacemaking through storytelling 23:33 - How listeners can engage with the Brotherhood project and film release

2. 

   29 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Where is your heart? ♥️

   Yonathan Moya, Executive Director of Border Perspective, reflects on finding inner peace and addressing injustice through inward reflection and humility, offering a path towards genuine peace, in this interview.

3. 

   16 Dec 2025

   Dr. Robert Chao Romero — Embodying Peace: The Church's Role in Times of Uncertainty

   Yonathan Moya interviews Reverend Dr. Robert Chao Romero, who illuminates the church's crucial role in navigating immigration and racial issues by embodying hope and solidarity.

Inside a recent episode

Ross Boothe — Rediscovering Shared Humanity

Published 3 Apr 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] I'm really happy to say that our core creative team outside of myself are all Mexicanos of one kind or another, whether their families came from Mexico and they are citizens here, or there are multiple who actually were born in Mexico and even some who still live there now. That's been just really exciting, again, to gather that community and say, we have a story to tell that really needs your perspective. In terms of the cast, we're very happy that Mauricio Martinez, who many in Mexico are familiar with, will be starring in the film. alongside Casey Elliott, who's another fantastic musical theater performer. […]

Who has been a guest on PEACEMAKERS

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• Dr Robert Chao Romero
• Kristel Acevedo
• Munatsi Monyandi

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

2,972,426

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 65 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

64

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

71

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