Tag: Nonresistance

Mennonite Nazis

October 14, 2020

This episode is a lecture presented by Chester Weaver at a Mennonite high school. Chester discusses what happened to the Mennonites who submitted to the Nazi regime and Hitler in Germany. From this piece of history, Chester encourages each of us to…

Exiting the Air Force

April 21, 2020

In this episode, Zack Johnson shares his story of becoming a conscientious objector while serving in the United States Air Force. Once Zack came to understand Christ’s call to non-violence and not swearing, he applied for release from the Air…

Nonresistance in Historical Anabaptism

October 8, 2019

In this episode, Stephen Russell defines nonresistance and traces it throughout Church history. He starts at the early church, touches on the reformation, and finishes by showing the place that nonresistance has in the Church…

Nonresistance in the Old Testament

July 24, 2019

Was Jesus’ command to love our enemies a new concept presented only in the New Testament? Did God want his people to love their enemies throughout history? In this episode, Stephen Russell traces the history of Nonresistance into the Old Testament…

The Ideal Resistance

December 12, 2018

In this conversation with John D. Martin, several aspects of the way that Jesus wishes for his followers to treat their enemies are discussed. Throughout this episode, historic examples are given to help us understand how Jesus’ teachings should…

What If? Practical Questions About Nonresistance

October 10, 2018

In today’s lecture-style episode, Dean Taylor addresses some of the common scenarios and arguments used when refuting nonresistance. Dean also explores how nonresistance isn’t a passive position on violence, but needs to be an integral part of a…

Would you die? Thoughts from a Former Combat Soldier

October 3, 2018

In this bonus episode, Mike Peck explores how the US Army attracts so many recruits who are willing to face danger or death for their country. Mike also draws parallels to the Christian life and how we view serving Christ. Mike also challenges us to…

The Package of Nonresistance

August 1, 2018

In this episode Stephen Russell, author and teacher, tells several stories about relationships that he has built with those who did not endorse nonresistance. These stories give a brief glimpse of the effect that we can have on those around…

From Combat to Nonresistance

May 23, 2018

What is it like to serve in the Army? What happens when an active-duty soldier in Afghanistan realizes it’s wrong to kill? Listen as Michael Peck shares his testimony of God’s grace and deliverance and how he came to believe the Bible for what it…

Why I Left the Military

February 14, 2018

In this episode, Dean Taylor describes how he came to the decision to leave the US military after becoming a follower of Jesus. Dean and his wife Tonya served for years in the army before becoming convicted of Jesus’ teaching of nonviolence and love…