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How was Terry Waite able to build rapport with an Islamic extremist group? After being held captive for nearly four years, the former hostage has spent his life reconciling for peace. He talks to Open University Professor John Wolffe about how his incarceration in Beirut profoundly influenced his view that conflict resolution is rooted in cultural understanding not just religious differences. Terry Waite also discusses how academics could potentially influence politics and policy making.
Track 4: Terry Waite on the importance of a reconciler
Terry Waite explains how as a reconciler it is important to treat each new conflict with a unique view.
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Tracks in this podcast:
| Track | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | In conversation with Terry Waite | A short introduction to the album. Play now In conversation with Terry Waite |
| 2 | Terry Waite on the importance of communication | How was Terry Waite, a profound Christian, able to establish rapport and dialog with an Islamic extremist group? Play now Terry Waite on the importance of communication |
| 3 | Terry Waite on conflict and religious differences | Terry Waite looks back at his time being held captive in Beirut. He explains how the conflict was far more than just religious differences. Play now Terry Waite on conflict and religious differences |
| 4 | Terry Waite on the importance of a reconciler | Terry Waite explains how as a reconciler it is important to treat each new conflict with a unique view. Play now Terry Waite on the importance of a reconciler |
| 5 | Terry Waite on the influence of the Archbishop of Canterbury | Terry Waite talks about how the Archbishop of Canterbury was able to help Desmond Tutu become a figure of power as the first black Archbishop of Cape Town. Play now Terry Waite on the influence of the Archbishop of Canterbury |
| 6 | Terry Waite: Peace in the Middle East | Terry Waite discusses breaking the cycle of hatred in the Middle East. He hopes for a leader to emerge and identify that there has to be reconciliation and peace. Play now Terry Waite: Peace in the Middle East |
| 7 | Terry Waite on how academics can influence policy making | Terry Waite hopes to see academics providing a historical framework to politicians who are making important decisions. Play now Terry Waite on how academics can influence policy making |
| 8 | Terry Waite’s inspirational figures | Terry Waite reflects on the inspirational figures in his life and how not even captivity could alter the power of the soul. Play now Terry Waite’s inspirational figures |
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