What is conflict transformation? How can individuals and Christian communities deal with conflict well? How do structural issues contribute to interpersonal conflict? How can we practice peace and reconciliation in everyday life? Mika and Rayne chat with Rev. Dr. Karen Kemp, a lecturer and coach at Laidlaw Collage, and the previous Dean of St. John’s Theological Collage. We talk about conflict transformation, peace and reconciliation, and how to live well together. This is the first episode of a two-part interview.

Show notes

• Laidlaw College
• St John's Theological College
• The Jesus Film(1979)
• Taking Up the Practice: Conversion and Buddhist Identity in New Zealand (2008), Hugh Kemp PhD thesis
• Transforming Congregational Conflict: An Integrated Framework for Understanding and Addressing conflict in Christian Faith Communities (2010), Karen Kemp Masters’ thesis
• Little Book of Conflict Transformation, John Paul Lederach (2003)
• Matthew 18
• World Cafe method
• Dallas Willard (1935–2013)
• Reconciling All Things: A Christian Vision for Justice, Peace and Healing (2008) Emmanuel Katongole & Chris Rice
• Mastering Community: The Surprising Ways Coming Together Moves Us from Surviving to Thriving (2022) Christine Porath