Advent: Peace

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ShowNotes

In the last of our Advent conversations, Adam Hawkins welcomes back Elizabeth Woodson and Tymarcus to unpack the biblical concept of peace (shalom)—especially what it means in a season that’s often chaotic, overwhelming, and culturally mischaracterized. Merry Christmas. We will see you in the new year.

In This Episode

01:00 — Life Lately with Elizabeth

02:00 — Starting the Discussion: What Is Peace?

03:55 — Peace in a Broken World

04:42 — Ty’s Reflection on Isaiah & Peace

07:00 — Relational Tension & True Peace

09:00 — Peace Now vs. Peace Then

12:00 — Peace Beyond “Be Nice”

14:00 — The Reality of Brokenness

18:00 — How to Cultivate Peace Today

22:00 — Final Reflections

28:00 — Close & Christmas Blessing

Key Takeaways

True peace (shalom) is not just absence of conflict—but wholeness and restoration found only through life with God.
We can experience real peace now through obedience, worship, and trust—even as we wait for its full realization in Christ.
Peace confronts brokenness at the root—requiring more than proximity or niceness, but the transformative work of Jesus.