Inspired to Act
From Thrive Ireland - Diane Holt and Will Leitch introduce you to people who have been inspired to act.
Thrive Ireland is all about equipping and inspiring churches to bring about holistic change in society.
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Inspired to Act
Saying Yes to Possibility
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Joe McKeown's life could have been very different. He grew up in West Belfast during the Troubles, and saw plenty of conflict, for a time joining in with the recreational stone-throwing when the army or RUC were there. Later he learned that his grandfather - a demonstrably innocent man - had initially been branded as an IRA gunman after being shot and killed by a teenaged soldier. To one side, a justifiable casualty, to the other, a murder victim. Yet Joe chose not revenge, but peace and reconciliation, rooted in his Christian faith. Joe now runs the youth service Youthlink - and he tells Diane and Will how his decision was simply "saying 'Yes' to possibility".
Produced for Thrive Ireland
Made by Commission Christian Radio
In association with The Northern Ireland Community Relations Council
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