ICE Violence, Righteous Anger, and Christian Peacemaking with Dr. Jer Swigart
- Feb 4
- 2 min read
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Communities across the U.S. are shaken by recent deaths connected to federal immigration enforcement (ICE), and many people are left sitting with grief, fear, confusion, and anger. In this episode, we name that anger directly and ask what it means for Christians to respond faithfully when state power results in civilian deaths.
Rather than rushing to conclusions or political talking points, we focus on the human reality of loss and the spiritual work required to face it honestly. We’re joined by Dr. Jer Swigart, co-founder and executive director of Global Immersion, who helps us think through the difference between peacekeeping and peacemaking, and why anger is not something Christians must suppress. Jer invites us to consider how to befriend anger without allowing it to turn into dehumanizing rage, and how love, not anger, must ultimately be the fuel that sustains long-term faithfulness.
Throughout the episode, we explore how Christians can hold grief, anger, and a commitment to peace together without losing our humanity. We talk about lament and accountability, as well as practical advice for anyone navigating their own sense of righteous anger and indignation.
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What You’ll Learn from this Episode about ICE Violence, Righteous Anger, and Christian Peacemaking:
Why anger can be a moral signal that something sacred has been violated, and how to befriend it without tipping into dehumanizing rage.
The difference between peacekeeping and peacemaking, and why peacemaking is inherently disruptive.
Why congregations need to support pastors who fear institutional consequences for speaking up.
What nonviolent resistance looks like in practice and why it has historically been effective against authoritarian overreach.
Why comparing current events to World War II overlooks the deeply American history of state violence against people of color.
How to grow your circle of human concern rather than simply shifting it from one group to another.
Practical ways to use righteous anger to make a difference in your community.
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