S8E279 - The Unarmed Truth, w/Jon Sherwood

In this episode, John Sherwood discusses the biblical and historical foundations of Christian nonviolence, exploring how early Christians responded to violence and how modern believers can understand and apply these teachings today.   00:00 Introduction to John Sherwood and his book 'The Unarmed Truth' 02:12 John's personal journey from violence to nonviolence 04:09 Historical overview of early Christian nonviolence 07:55 The influence of church history and tradition 11:53 The biblical basis for nonviolence and Jesus' teachings 16:50 The development of Christian views on violence through history 22:00 The impact of Constantine and Christian nationalism 26:53 Interpreting Romans 13 and the role of government 35:57 The resurrection as the foundation of Christian nonviolence 43:04 Living as citizens of heaven while in the world 49:59 Church engagement and community transformation 01:00:05 Practical steps for embracing nonviolence today 01:04:04 Conclusion and resources for further study