Episode 957
The Peacemaker’s Path – Jerry Zehr pt 1
The Peacemaker’s Path
Jerry Zehr pt 1
We see division all around us today. We are divided politically, socially, racially, economically. We are divided religiously as well. Even Christians are divided amongst ourselves in various denominations. And even denominations are divided. You have, for example, the Baptists, the Southern Baptists, Reformed Baptists, Independent Baptists – I could go on and on.
The point being, with all of this division going on, is there any wonder we are seeing the turmoil in our society? We need to come together around commonality. We need to come together in unity.
In order to do that, we must begin to TALK with each other, commune with each other and try to understand each other on a deeper level than just what divides us.
My guest today has been on the front lines of doing just that. Jerry Zehr is an ordained minister with a Masters of Divinity from Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, Indiana. He’s been in the ministry for over 30 years, but his background has not always been one of Faith.
His grandparents were Amish and he grew up in a Mennonite home.
He tried his hand at acting and was part of a traveling dinner theater circuit as a singer and actor. In fact, he appeared on the Johnny Carson show one time as well.
Jerry has served as a pastor and leader in interfaith ministries, helping to create four interfaith organizations such as the Carmel Interfaith Alliance and the Indiana Multi-faith Network.
He is an author of several books, his most recent is titled, “The Peacemakers Path: Multi-Faith Reflections to Deepen Your Spirituality.”
Why did you believe now was the time to write this book, “The Peacemaker’s Path?”
What does “The Peacemaker’s Path” try to accomplish? What religions or faith’s does this book address?
How does this book go about to accomplish this concept of building bridges?
What first led you to develop this type of inter-faith bridge building?
You grew up in a Amish town. How did your background impact what you are doing now? Especially with this book and your work on Inter-Faith cooperation, etc?
Why do you believe there is such division and polarization between different religions today?
You also wrote a book titled, “Blurring the Lines” that shares about your time working in the entertainment industry. How did that book and what you shared in “Blurring the Lines,” shape what you are doing today and develop the content of your book, “The Peacemaker’s Path?”
Folks, there is no doubt that the devil is doing his best to destroy our society today. And one of the main tactics he employs is division. You can see it every single night on the news. Jerry Zehr is doing his best to bridge those walls of division, mistrust, etc. in bringing together people of different backgrounds, different beliefs and different faiths. He is not doing this to magnify the differences, but to accentuate the commonalities, traits where we are alike. Amen!
I believe this is one book you definitely need to add to your reading collection.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Email: jerryzehr1@gmail.com
Website: http://www.jerryzehr.com
Book: “The Peacemakers Path: Multi-Faith Reflections to Deepen Your Spirituality” - on Amazon
Book: “Blurring the Lines” – on Amazon
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