
Shalom essentials
Shalom is a dynamic peace and wholeness, moving and manifesting in four relationships–with ourselves, with God, with others, and with nature. Flowing across these relationships
Jesus-Shalom is the communication sphere of Anvil Trust using the mediums of podcast, blog and live video conversations and discussions. It explores provocative biblical and contemporary issues from shalom perspectives, plus regular interviews with ‘Shalom Activists’ working in diverse roles.
Visit Jesus-ShalomAnvil Trust is the centrepoint and legal foundation of a movement whose purpose is to articulate, advocate and advance an understanding and activism based on a Jesus-centred all-inclusive vision of shalom, through Workshop learning, Peacemeal community and Jesus-Shalom podcasts.
Visit Anvil TrustWorkshop is the learning sphere of Anvil Trust. Creating safe yet brave spaces to explore a spirituality that inspires understanding, formation and activism from a Jesus-centred shalom. Value-focused, inclusive and empowering, it offers resources, courses and live video conversations.
Visit WorkshopPeacemeal is the community-building sphere of Anvil Trust. Inspired by the ‘table-fellowship’ of Jesus every meal can become a portal for nurturing relationship, developing community, spiritual encounter and radical social change. We are a catalyst to reveal and inspire radical table possibilities.
Visit PeacemealShalom is a dynamic peace and wholeness, moving and manifesting in four relationships–with ourselves, with God, with others, and with nature. Flowing across these relationships
First and foremost shalom is about relationships. The four core relationships that form shalom are: our relationship with God, with and within ourselves, with other
At the centre of a Jesus-focused hope is shalom. It burns at its core like nuclear fusion burns at the heart of the sun. Shalom
In my previous posts I have presented an introductory account of the “why” of our website (to explore the connection and mutual transformation of “Jesus”
In my previous post I spoke about the “why” of this website. In particular I noted that this site exists to provide a place for
“Jesus-Shalom.” Why that title for this site? On the one hand, the answer is simple: we are Christians (hence the “Jesus” part) who wish for
The second part of my recent, ongoing conversation with Isabel, a fellow spiritual seeker, with an ambivalent relationship with the catholic Christianity she grew up
There are different ways people undergo faith journeys or spiritual seeking. One way–a way shared between Isabel and I–is by reading books and listening to
In my previous posts I’ve been working toward what I call a panoramic or cosmopolitan perspective on Christian faith, one that seriously engages and is
It might seem, from my previous posts, that my faith journey suggests an abandonment of biblical faith. Many in both the evangelical and Anabaptist faith
An invitation to a pilgrimage of inner reconciliation and communal discovery. Fellowship springs from a shared mission. Genuine community needs a ‘why?’ – a reason
A great podcast from Nomad interviewing Richard Rohr, which is really inspiring can be found on nomadpodcast.co.uk. Just released March 10th. Very thought provoking. I
The Atonement is a rich and complex subject for discussion amongst Christians, and for me it is an important part of my deconstructionist faith journey.
Each podcast episode and posting explores what Jesus-centered and world-embracing peace might look like in thought and life, conviction and practice, through personal, interpersonal, communal, political and ecological domains of life.
Our mode of exploration will be conversational. We welcome all questions and comments that come from—or are willing to enter into—a shared shalom ethos, one that is both curious and capacious, yet critical and courageous.
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