Jarrod McKenna

Jarrod McKenna, Australian pastor, activist, and theologian focused on nonviolent social change. He recounts direct-action roots and talks about disciplining media intake, prayer as a way to process grief, forming small mutual-aid hubs, reclaiming Christian socialism, and practical Anabaptist/Catholic Worker practices for resisting war and imperial power.

Jarrod McKenna, an Australian pastor and peace educator; Omar Haramy, a Jerusalemite Palestinian Christian and director of Sabeel; Rev. Dr. Munther Isak, Bethlehem pastor and theology dean; Rev. Dr. Mitri Raheb, Palestinian theologian and university founder. They discuss how theology is shaped by context. They explore weaponized scriptures, Palestinian identification with the crucified Christ, creative nonviolent resistance, and Easter as resilient hope.

Drew G. I. Hart, an Associate Professor of Theology, and Jarrod McKenna, a justice advocacy leader, discuss how Christians can engage in nonviolent resistance to inspire social change. They explore 'anabactivism,' blending Anabaptism and Black church traditions. The conversation dives into the power of humor as a tool against oppression and the need for creative disruption. Highlighting the importance of community and a joyful approach to activism, they envision a just society shaped by love and collaboration.