Implications of a Holy (Just) War

About this episode

The episode explores the Christian perspectives on war and peace, discussing just war theory, pacifism, and the teachings of Jesus.

What does it mean to pursue peace in a world marked by conflict, violence, and war? In this episode, Wes Huff, Ben McDonald, and Steve Kim explore the complex Christian conversation around war and peace, from Augustine’s just war theory to pacifism, realpolitik, and the example of Jesus. Together, they wrestle with hard questions like, when is violence justified, and does God permit war? This conversation touches on how biblical wisdom, church history, and Christ-centered conviction can shape the way we think about conflict and peacemaking today.

People in this episode

Guests: Wes Huff, Ben McDonald, Steve Kim

Topics covered

• war
• peace
• Christianity
• just war theory
• pacifism
• conflict
• peacemaking

Keywords

• peace
• war
• Christian conversation
• violence
• biblical wisdom
• church history
• conflict
• peacemaking

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Augustine’s just war theory

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