Off Book: Writing About War, Forgiveness, and The More Beautiful World (And Book Giveaways!)

From 9/11 to January 6: How is the attack on the US Capitol connected to September 11, 2001 and the wars that followed? The answer may help explain why nearly 1 in 5 of those arrested for their part in the January 6 riot are military veterans—and more importantly, may tell us what we need to know to disrupt the cycle of violence. by Love Anyway

26 min listen

After the Capitol Attack: A Way Forward: The assault on the US Capitol left dozens injured, five dead, and a nation reeling. There have been many calls for healing, but how? How do we meaningfully address what happened? In this podcast, Preemptive Love founder Jeremy Courtney talks responding about the attack, engaging the phenomenon of Trumpism, and how we can provide offramps—with reconciliation and accountability—for those who want to find a way home. by Love Anyway

22 min listen

2020 Election: Voices From the Other Side of War: Many worry about the risk of violence after the US election. But most Americans have no idea what it’s like to live through political unrest or what to about it. We asked members of our team who've lived through political violence and war what Americans should know. by Love Anyway

23 min listen

SPECIAL: Put Your Bodies On The Line: Showing up on the frontlines where you live is a phrase we use often at Preemptive Love. And in this special episode, we ask: What does it look like to put our bodies on the line in the US today? In the midst of a wave of protests sweeping all 50 states, and on at least four continents, declaring the truth that Black Lives Matter, we have a chance to make our presence matter. Faitth Brooks, director of programs at Be The Bridge, and Nick Mahlstadt, a father of seven from small-town Iowa, join us for compelling conversations on what it means to show up in anti-racism work. by Love Anyway

36 min listen

Unexpected Empathy: Finding Ourselves in Our Global Neighbors: In this season finale, Erin Wilson, podcast host and senior field editor, sits down with Jessica Courtney, Preemptive Love's vice president of international programs, for an honest look at what they've learned about themselves as they've cared for others. by Love Anyway

18 min listen

After Ahmaud Arbery's Killing, Will We Change?: Ahmaud Arbery’s life is more than a hashtag. The story is all too familiar—men and boys losing their lives for no other reason than that they are Black. In this special episode, we hear from Toni, Preemptive Love’s director of gathering, and her husband Sam Collier about their lived experiences as African Amerian peacemakers living in Georgia, the very state where Ahmaud was murdered. Inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, the Colliers act as candid guides helping us confront the violence in our own hearts. by Love Anyway

34 min listen

When We Gather Again, Who Will We Be?: We’re looking ahead. Because when all of this is over, we’re going to run hard toward gathering. We need each other. We hear from Vjolca Capri, who gives her first-hand experience of attending a Love Anyway Gathering. As a hijab-wearing Muslim woman, she wasn’t sure what to expect when she attended one. What she experienced surprised her by Love Anyway

26 min listen

It Starts With a Meal: Healing All That's Tearing Us Apart: Remember when we used to eat together? In this episode, we travel everywhere from Atlanta to Iraq for a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to gather around the table with strangers. War begins in our heads and hearts long before it reaches our hands. But that also means the solution can begin with us. And sometimes, healing all that’s tearing us apart starts with a meal. by Love Anyway

24 min listen

BONUS: Stay Home For Us: COVID-19 anywhere is a threat to everyone, everywhere. In this special bonus episode, Preemptive Love team members call in from around the world to share why they are staying home—and exactly who you are helping when you do the same. by Love Anyway

16 min listen

Why Violence Is a Virus (We Can Stop the Spread): What if the very skills we’re all learning to stop the spread of coronavirus could help us stop the spread of violence? In fact, what if what we’re experiencing now could lead us to end war? by Love Anyway

23 min listen

On the Road With Preemptive Love (And You're Invited to Our New Tour!): Come behind the scenes with us! We're sharing compelling never-before-heard conversations from the Love Anyway film, immersive clips from the Love Anyway fall tour (including live music!), and raw audio from our friends choosing to love anyway across the US. We also share how YOU can be part of the virtual spring Love Anyway tour with Preemptive Love founders Jeremy and Jessica Courtney — and surprise guests from around the world. by Love Anyway

27 min listen

Looking for the Helpers During COVID-19: Who are the helpers in times of the COVID-19 pandemic? Many of us are familiar with Mr. Roger’s advice to “look for the helpers” in times of chaos. In today’s special episode, we talk with people across the U.S. to explore what it looks like for all of us to not only look for the helpers — but to be the helpers — even in a global pandemic hitting very close to home. by Love Anyway

31 min listen

BREAKING: Coronavirus is Affecting Refugees—Here’s What We’re Doing: How is coronavirus impacting our refugee friends in Iraq, Syria, and Mexico? How can we love anyway in the face of panic and the spread of disease? by Love Anyway

10 min listen

NEW: Listener Survey and Giveaway (And a Season 4 Spoiler!): We need your help, podcast listeners! Help us by filling out a short Love Anyway podcast listener survey. Your feedback helps us keep telling compelling, true stories about people who love across enemy lines. You can also share your opinions about the past three seasons of Love Anyway, so we know what YOU think is working—and what we could do better. To show our thanks: The first 25 survey applicants will receive a free Love Anyway enamel pin from our Preemptive Love shop! And we'll also randomly select one participant to receive our Love Anyway jute bag, filled with refugee-made soaps. Fill out the survey now. Or text ‘surveyme’ to 72000. We can’t wait to hear from you. We’ll be back soon for Season 4 of the Love Anyway podcast. by Love Anyway

2 min listen

Iraq Crisis: When All You've Known is War: This breaking episode of Love Anyway breaks down what’s happening between Iran, Iraq, and the US, but we also take you behind the scenes of a conversation with our Preemptive Love colleague, and friend, Ihsan Ibraheem. Ihsan has lived his whole life in Iraq. And he’s lived through what seems like countless wars. by Love Anyway

18 min listen

BREAKING: Assassinations in Iraq: What does the assassination of top Iraqi and Iranian commanders by the US mean for the Middle East? by Love Anyway

13 min listen

INSIDE LOOK: Refugees Face Violence at US-Mexico Border: Journey with us back to the US-Mexico border. Hear how violence is growing in Juarez, get a quick update about asylum-seekers, and discover how you can come alongside refugee families who are stuck. Bonus: Preview something BIG we’re rolling out for Giving Tuesday. by Love Anyway

23 min listen

JUST IN: On the Ground in Syria (A Firsthand Look): Preemptive Love team members just returned from northern Syria and give a firsthand account of the ongoing crisis caused by the Turkish offensive. They share how the violence against vulnerable communities, particularly the Kurds, is continuing, despite a so-called ceasefire along the Syria-Turkey border. In this breaking episode, our team unpacks what displaced people are facing weeks after the US troop withdrawal in northeastern Syria. by Love Anyway

17 min listen

Crisis in NE Syria (And the Ceasefire That Wasn't): Preemptive Love is on the ground in Northeastern Syria. This is the biggest crisis we’ve seen at one time...and it’s getting worse. In this breaking episode, hear from our colleagues in the Middle East, who share what they’re seeing unfold. by Love Anyway

18 min listen

US Withdraws from Syria (And it Could Lead to War): We hear from our Preemptive Love team about how the decision by the US to pull out of northeastern Syria could have reverberations that last generations. by Love Anyway

18 min listen

Unrest in Iraq (And What We Can Do About It): Iraq is facing its biggest emergency since the rise of ISIS. We speak with members of our team in Iraq to get the latest on the situation, why we should care, and what we can do about it. by Love Anyway

9 min listen

Bonus: How 9/11 Changed Us: Preemptive Love founder Jeremy Courtney hosts a reflective episode featuring a diverse collection of memories and experiences about 9/11. by Love Anyway

26 min listen

Mirrors and Windows: What are mirrors and windows? And why are they important in our lives and the lives of our families? In our season two finale, we talk with Saira Siddiqui of Confessions of a Muslim Mom, along with Shawn Smucker, author of When We Were Strangers. by Love Anyway

30 min listen

Talking to Kids About Race: Join us for a candid conversation about talking to kids about race. Rapper and Preemptive Love's artist-in-residence Propaganda, and his wife, university professor Dr. Alma Zaragoza-Petty, share their experiences growing up as people of color, explore how they've talked about racism with their children, and speak into what they want white parents to know about humility and allyship. by Love Anyway

27 min listen

Talking with Kids about War, Violence, & Politics: How do we talk with children about very real, very scary topics like violence and war? Jessica and Jeremy Courtney talk about raising children in the midst of hard questions; clinical therapist Alyson Schafer talks about how essential it is to broach conversations around violence with openness and curiosity; and Preemptive Love staff Wendy Russ, walks us through what it was like to run for public office (and love her community well) as a parent in a small town. by Love Anyway

29 min listen

Family Values: Should kids be involved in shaping our communities? Should we shield children from news about violence and war? In this episode, we attend a vigil with the Oestreich family, who believes community involvement is a core family value. by Love Anyway

22 min listen

Love Beyond Borders: Immigration is a complicated topic, even for adults. Some of us are afraid to say the wrong thing. Others of us fear those who are different. How do we talk about immigration with family members? With kids? On this episode, we start by listening. by Love Anyway

28 min listen

Raising Peacemakers: Can kids be peacemakers? Preemptive Love founders Jeremy and Jessica Courtney share how living in Iraq has influenced how they raise their kids. With host Erin Wilson, they explore the ways culture, technology, and war changed their perception of parenting—and invite us all to enter into difficult conversations with the young people in our lives. by Love Anyway

23 min listen

Sneak Peek: Season Two: In the trailer for season two of the Love Anyway podcast, host Erin Wilson and Preemptive Love founder Jeremy Courtney share why it’s important to enter into hard conversations with all kinds of people—including kids. by Love Anyway

2 min listen

Bonus: Season 1 Recap: Get a behind-the-scenes look at the people and stories behind the Love Anyway podcast. Host Erin Wilson joins Ben Irwin, director of communications, for a casual conversation recapping season one with producer Kayla Craig. by Love Anyway

24 min listen

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Off Book: Writing About War, Forgiveness, and The More Beautiful World (And Book Giveaways!)

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