Episode 73 - Play War No More

In this episode of Peaceable & Kind, Derek Vreeland reflects on the prophetic vision of Isaiah 2:1–5 and what it means for Christians to “play war no more.” Through scripture, personal reflection, and current events, Derek explores the way of Jesus as a call to nonviolence, patience, and peacemaking in a world marked by conflict and division.Key Takeaways War is impatience. Fighting often stems from restless, hurried lives that resist waiting on God. Jesus is the answer. He embodies God’s covenant faithfulness and calls us to love our enemies. Nonviolence is a habit. Like fighting, it can shape us—this time into the image of Christ. We can start now. The vision of peace in Isaiah is not only for the future; it begins with us today. Scriptures mentioned in this episode: Genesis 12:1-3 Isaiah 2:1-4 Books mentioned in this podcast: Incarnation: 8 Lessons on How God Meets Us by Derek Vreeland Being Christian After the Desolation of Gaza edited by Bruce Fisk and J. Ross Wagner Prophetic Imagination by Walter Brueggman A Field Guild to Christian Nonviolence by David Cramer and Myles Werntz Order Derek's new book, Incarnation: 8 Lessons on How God Meets Us, here: https://amzn.to/42jSZAs Did you find this episode helpful on your spiritual journey? Consider helping us out! Leave a review Share it with your friends Give us a 5-Star rating on your podcast app of choice Get to know the host: https://derekvreeland.com Interact with Derek on Instagram, Twitter, Bluesky, or FacebookEpisode Website