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Bridges & Beacons

The Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolutioncarterschool.gmu.edu
Bridges & Beacons is a podcast from The Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution. We invite you to listen in to multigenerational conversations with the peacebuilders shaping our world. Through dialogue that bridges divides and leadership that shines a light forward, this series explores how connection, empathy, and resilience make peace possible. Inspired by President Carter’s legacy of moral clarity and thoughtful mediation, each episode reveals the human stories behind conflict resolution—offering guidance, hope, and practical wisdom from those working toward justice and understanding every day. This is a space where every voice belongs, every perspective matters, and every story strengthens our shared commitment to humanitarian values and community peacebuilding. Peace isn't passive—it's built. At the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, our community transforms conflict into opportunity for justice. We combine rigorous research with real-world action, developing innovative approaches that address conflict at its roots and empower communities locally, nationally, and globally. Through transformative education and hands-on practice, students and alumni are equipped to create ethical, just solutions that matter. To learn more visit: https://carterschool.gmu.edu/
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Episodes

Building Bridges in Polarized Times

In the first episode of Bridges and Beacons, Kellye Richardson and Professor Antti Pentikainen delve into the urgent need for reconciliation in today's polarized world. Joined by Dr. Nicholas Sherwood and Cameron Cassar , alumni from the Carter School, they explore the mission and impact of the Mary Hoch Center for Reconciliation. The discussion covers trauma-informed and restorative practices in reconciliation, personal journeys, and professional insights. The episode emphasizes the importance ...

Jun 03, 202631 minEp. 1

Introducing Bridges & Beacons

Welcome to Bridges & Beacons Bridges & Beacons is a podcast from the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, featuring multigenerational conversations with peacebuilders, practitioners, mediators,leaders, and changemakers working toward justice, and resolve. Moderated by Kellye Richardson, each episode explores how dialogue, connection, resilience, and community leadership can help transform conflict into opportunity. Rooted in former President Jimmy Carter’s ...

May 19, 20262 min
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