A 4‑week online cohort learning journey to help you gain the inner resources to navigate conflict, restore connection, and lead peace from the inside out.
Thursdays 7-9 PM EST, November 6, 13, 20 and December 4, 2025.
Live Meetings on Thursdays (Skipping Thanksgiving) via Zoom.
The four sessions:
Week 1: From Judgment to Witness – Creating the Conditions for Connection
Week 2: More Awareness, Less Reaction: Inviting God’s Presence to Our Emotions
Week 3: Signals of the Soul – Recognizing Needs that Deepen Connection
Week 4: From Demands to Invitations – Asking in Ways That Honor God and Others
Pathways to Peace is led by Dr. Julene Tegerstrand and Steve Tumolo, partners in life and in the work of helping people lead peace from the inside out. Julene brings years of experience teaching Christian spirituality, intercultural studies, and peacebuilding, weaving together Nonviolent Communication, spiritual formation, and practical dialogue skills. Julene is writing about Contemplative Peace Leadership at Humans Is A Verb. Steve draws on his background as a Certified Trainer in Nonviolent Communication and as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner to help people navigate conflict, deepen connection, and find healing. Together, they create a welcoming, engaging space where participants can explore differences, practice empathy, and grow in the skills that make relationships thrive.
Four Live, Interactive Sessions – Blending teaching, spiritual reflection, and skill-building so you can apply what you learn immediately.
Practical Communication Skills – Learn to observe without judgment, navigate emotions with grace, name needs clearly, make requests without demands, and practice gratitude that builds connection.
Spiritual Practices – Guided meditations, prayer exercises, and adapted Ignatian Examen prompts to deepen awareness of God’s presence in conversations.
Downloadable Resources – Weekly handouts, reflection prompts, and tools for integrating skills into daily life.
Supportive Community – A cohort of like-minded leaders committed to peacemaking, with opportunities for practice and encouragement.
This 4-week journey is an invitation to invest in your ability to listen deeply, speak with grace, and lead with compassion—whether at the dinner table or in the boardroom.
Registration: $199 ... Includes:
Four live, interactive sessions + lifetime access to recordings
Downloadable handouts, practice guides, and spiritual exercises
A supportive community of fellow peacemakers
Our Promise to You
If, after attending the first two sessions, you don’t feel this experience is helping you grow in connection and peace, email us and we’ll refund your investment—no questions asked.