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  • William Stringfellow: Suspect Tenderness w. Bill Wylie-Kellerman

    October 7, 2026 · 1 hr 24 min

    William Stringfellow saw through the lies of empire, and his warning feels even sharper now. If you care about justice, theology, activism, or the future of Christian witness, today’s episode of Good on Wood reveals why Stringfellow’s…

  • William Cooper: Thinking Black w. Dr Bain Attwood

    September 15, 2026 · 1 hr 53 min

    In today’s episode of Good on Wood we are joined by the prolific historian Dr. Bain Attwood in conversation about the life and legacy of William Cooper, an Aboriginal activist, Yorta Yorta elder, and his connections to broader themes of…

  • Howard Thurman Speaks w. Landrum Bolling and Howard Thurman (1976)

    August 24, 2026 · 1 hr 41 min

    On today’s special 20th episode of the Good on Wood Podcast we reboot an interview between Howard Thurman and Landrum Bolling from 1976 thanks to the good folk at the Howard Thurman Digital Archive. This edited and freshly remastered…

  • Howard Thurman and the Disinherited w. Dr Paul Harvey

    August 7, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

    Howard Thurman knew the real battle starts inside you. Before you can change the world, can you face your own fear, hypocrisy, and hunger for approval? Historian Dr. Paul Harvey joins Steve Schallert and Jarrod McKenna to trace the life…

  • Peggy & Art Gish: Dunker Punks w. Cliff Kindy and Peggy Faw Gish

    July 17, 2026 · 1 hr 8 min

    In a world beset by violence and division, the story of Peggy & Art Gish unveil a radical, incarnational faith that challenges us to embody love in the midst of chaos. Their life's work - centered in peace activism, nonviolent resistance…

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  • André & Magda Trocmé: Conspiracy of Goodness w. David P. Gushee

    June 10, 2026 · 1 hr 13 min

    In today’s episode of Good on Wood, we are joined by renowned ethicist, author and professor David P. Gushee to explore the not so ordinary - ordinary story of Magda and André Trocmé, whose steadfast commitment to nonviolence and stubborn…

  • Sr. Margaret Mckenna: New Jerusalem Now! w. Shane Claiborne

    May 18, 2026 · 50 min

    In today’s episode of Good on Wood, we are joined by our dear comrade, Shane Claiborne, and delve into the remarkable journey of Sister Margaret McKenna, whose life was a beacon of hope and transformation in the streets of Philadelphia and…

  • Rev Dr Jeremiah Wright Jr: Unashamedly Black and Unapologetically Christian w. Dr Obery Hendricks

    April 28, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

    In today’s episode of Good on Wood, we are joined by the one and only Dr. Obery Hendricks to explore the profound life and enduring legacy of Trinity UCC’s Pastor Emeritus, Rev. Dr. Jeremiah Wright, Jr. A towering figure in black theology…

  • Rev James Lawson: Still Going On w. Emily Yellin

    March 31, 2026 · 1 hr 32 min

    In this inspiring interview, Emily Yellin, acclaimed journalist and life long friend, shares her profound journey of documenting Rev James Lawson’s life, his unwavering commitment to nonviolence, and the power of love in the struggle for…

  • Dorothy Day: The Long Loneliness w. Martha & Kate Hennessy

    March 9, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

    In today’s episode of Good on Wood we speak with Martha & Kate Hennessy about their grandmother, Dorothy Day. Join us in this rich conversation as we delve into Dorothy’s life and witness, her spiritual evolution, the birth of the Catholic…

  • Adam Curle: To Tame The Hydra w. Dr Laurens van Esch

    February 18, 2026 · 58 min

    In today’s episode of Good on Wood we speak with Dr Laurens van Esch, the Assistant Professor of Political Philosophy and Associate Coordinator of Reconciliation Studies at St Stephen’s University, about the radical life and profound…

  • Oscar Romero: Love Must Win Out w. Kevin Clarke

    February 8, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

    In today’s episode of Good on Wood we speak with Kevin Clarke, Senior Editor and Chief Corespondent for America Magazine and author of "Oscar Romero: Love Must Win Out," about the profound life and death of Oscar Romero. Together we…

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About the show

“If you are going to follow Jesus, you better look good on wood.” - Daniel Berrigan SJ The Good on Wood podcast explores the lives of dangerous disciples, holy mischief makers, contemplative activists, and ordinary radicals in hopes that their witness would inspire a new generation of Jesus followers to get up, get out, and get into some "good trouble." A production of St Stephens University & The Jim Forest Institute of Religion, Peace & Justice goodonwoodpodcast.substack.com