The "Center" podcast

Welcome to The "Center”, a monthly 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 each month 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.

February 2025

27 Feb 2025

Empowering Non-Violence Through Youth Sports - A Conversation with Reggie Russell

On today’s episode of The “Center” we’re joined by Reggie Russell, Executive Director of Empowerment Through Sports, a Clinton area nonprofit organization that focuses on helping youth overcome violence through youth sports.

13 Feb 2025

“Becoming Non-Violent Peacemakers - A Conversation with Eli McCarthy”

This episode’s guest is Eli McCarthy, Ph.D., a professor in both the Program on Justice and Peace and the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Georgetown University. Eli discusses the importance of being nonviolent peacemakers during political unrest and insecurity.