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A discussion on the history and methods of active nonviolence and peacemaking. Brought to you by the Franciscan Peace Center, of the Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, Iowa.
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Signup to Generate a PitchA discussion on the history and methods of active nonviolence and peacemaking. Brought to you by the Franciscan Peace Center, of the Sisters of St. Francis, Clinton, Iowa.
The "Center" is hosted by Marsha Thrall. The show has published 41 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Sanctuary Movement as Solidarity - A Conversation With Rev. Kelly Dignan" (15 May 2025, 38 minutes), "Art As Reconciliation: A Conversation With Brian Beals" (24 April 2025, 29 minutes), and "The Gift of Restorative Justice, A Conversation with Sr. Janet Ryan and Eric Anderson" (10 April 2025, 38 minutes).
The "Center" publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 41 episodes.
Booking probability for The "Center" is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The "Center" requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The "Center"'s contact route on record: verified email.
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Marsha Thrall hosts The "Center", a religion podcast with 41 episodes published.
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Send us Fan Mail On today’s podcast, we’re joined by Rev. Kelly Dignan. In 2017, Rev. Dignan advocated for, and led her congregation – the Unitarian Universalist Church of Boulder, Colorado – to become a sanctuary...
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Send us Fan Mail On Today’s episode of The "Center", we welcome guest Brian Beals. In 1990, Brian Beals was wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to 80 years in prison. Beals was incarcerated within several...
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Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode of The “Center” we’re joined by Sister Janet Ryan, OSF, and Eric Anderson. Our conversation will focus on the impact that restorative justice practices have on those who are...
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Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode of The “Center” we welcome our friend, Kurt Kreiter. Kurt was a guest on The “Center” in September 2023, when we discussed prairie ecology and the importance of regenerating and...
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Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode of The “Center” we’re joined by Carrie Donaire, the 2024-25 president of the Rotary Club of Clinton, Iowa. Under her leadership, the Rotary Club of Clinton will host its first annual...
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Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode of The “Center” we’re joined by Reggie Russell, Executive Director of Empowerment Through Sports, a nonprofit organization that focuses on helping youth overcome violence through...
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Send us Fan Mail This week's guest on The "Center" will be Eli McCarthy, Ph.D., a professor in both the Peace and Justice Studies and the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Georgetown University. Currently...
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Send us Fan Mail Welcome to The “Center” – I’m your host Marsha Thrall. On today’s episode of The “Center” we’re joined by Dr. George Belitsos, current chair of the Board of Directors for the Iowa Network Against Human...
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Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode of The “Center” we’re joined by Deputy Chief of Police Jim Ballauer, and Corporal Joshua Winter of the Clinton Police Department for an update on the landscape of human trafficking in...
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Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode of The “Center,” we’re joined by contemplative activist Leslye Colvin. Leslye is a writer, educator, and spiritual companion rooted deep within her Catholic faith. Leslye writes her...
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Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode of The “Center” we'll be joined by Reverend Tamara Siburg. Reverend Tamara is the pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clinton, Iowa. Since beginning her service in Clinton, Rev...
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Send us Fan Mail During this season of Thanksgiving, and in recognition of Native American Heritage month, the Franciscan Peace Center invites members of our community to reflect on land justice, particularly as it...
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Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, we will be joined by international students who are attending Augustana College in Rock Island, IL. These students will openly and candidly share the struggles and difficulties they...
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Send us Fan Mail Today, The “Center” podcast returns from its hiatus with a timely message about our migrant neighbors, and how we can better understand the various ways in which refugees can leave dangerous situations...
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Send us Fan Mail In recognition of Women’s History Month, on today’s episode of The “Center” we are joined by Leenah Safi. Ms. Safi is the daughter of Syrian immigrants and is currently completing PhD work at Chicago...
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Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode of the “Center” we are joined by Sister Maria Zeimen, OSF and her friend Nancy from Garden Center Services. Garden Center Services is located in Burbank, IL, and provides housing...
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Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode of The “Center”, we’ll receive a one year update from members of the Social Justice Committee at St. Ann’s Catholic church in Baltimore, MD on the progress made in the campaign for...
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Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode of The “Center”, we’ll be joined by Deputy Chief James Ballauer, Corporal Josh Winter, and School Resource Officer Chris Robertson of the Clinton, Iowa police department to...
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Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode of The “Center” we’re joined by Latina feminist theologian Dr. Theresa Yugar. Dr. Yugar is best known for her research and writing work on the 17th century Catholic nun Sor Juana Ines...
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Send us Fan Mail On this episode of The “Center”, we are joined by Dr. Ryan Hansen. Dr. Hansen is an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene, having served churches in Chicago, Nashville, and northeastern...
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