The "Center" podcast

Welcome to The "Center”, a bi-weekly podcast series created and produced by the Franciscan Peace Center - a ministry of the Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, IA. The podcast is focused on the joint mission of both organizations to promote peace and active nonviolence within our local, national, and global communities. Join host Marsha Thrall as we explore how active nonviolence and peacemaking are necessary and transformative practices within everyday life.

 

Please note: The views expressed here are individual views that do not necessarily reflect the views of the Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, Iowa.

18 May 2023
Episode 9: Dr. Adrienne Krone
On today’s episode of The “Center”, host Marsha Thrall is joined by Dr. Adrienne Krone. Dr. Krone is the Assistant Professor of Environmental Science & Sustainability and Religious Studies at Allegheny College in Meadville, PA.
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04 May 2023
Episode 8: Gardening and Nonviolence
This week on The “Center," host Marsha Thrall is joined by Carmelite Sister JonFe de Torres as well as Sisters Theresa Judge and Joan Theiss of the Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, Iowa.
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27 Apr 2023
Episode 7: Honoring Dr. James Cone - An Interview with Dr. Joanne M. Terrell
Today's guest on The "Center" is Dr. Joanne Marie Terrell.
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13 Apr 2023
Episode 2: The Origins of the "Center" - Part 2
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23 Mar 2023
Episode 6: "Conversation with Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation"
This episode features two guests: Sister Janet Ryan, a Franciscan sister of Clinton, Iowa, and Olivia Hurst, from Chicago, IL.
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09 Mar 2023
Episode 5: "Introducing the Franciscan Peace Center Staff"
This episode of The “Center” is a conversation with the staff of the Franciscan Peace Center: Director of Strategic Planning, Jennifer Kryszak; Director of Digital Advocacy and Outreach, Laura Anderson; and Director of Programming, Marsha Thrall.
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23 Feb 2023
Episode 4: St. Ann's Catholic Church, Baltimore, MD - Part 2
Today's podcast is part two of a two-part conversation with members of the Social Justice Committee at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Baltimore, Maryland.
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09 Feb 2023
Episode 3: St. Ann's Catholic Church, Baltimore, MD - Part 1
Today's podcast is part one of a two-part conversation with members of the Social Justice Committee at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Baltimore, Maryland.
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25 Jan 2023
Episode 2: The Origins of the "Center" - Part 2
Host Marsha Thrall continues a visit with the three sisters who were inspired to create the Center for Active Nonviolence and Peacemaking.
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12 Jan 2023
Episode 1: The Origins of the "Center" - Part 1
In this introductory episode of The "Center", host Marsha Thrall visits with the three sisters who were inspired to create the Center for Active Nonviolence and Peacemaking.
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