Today Stori and Josh dive into Luke 12:49-56. This passage comes up a lot today, in a period of political upheaval and rise in christian nationalism - Jesus says that he came not to bring peace, but a sword, but what does that mean?

Josh talks about Pax Romana and Stori talks about peace that is enforced by those in power isnt usually true peace for those who are subjected to that power. 

They discuss the ways that keeping peace may be much easier than making peace, as making peace requires division in a society where marginalized people live under the threat of violence by those in power. 

  • Stori Long is a Pastor and Social Media Organizer at Storyline Community in Milwaukie, Oregon.
  • Josh Kingsley is Pastor at King of Kings Lutheran Church in Milwaukie, Oregon.