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

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