Marthame continues his recollections of his friend Fahed Abu-Akel by reflecting back to his first visit to Palestine back in 1993 - a trip that planted important seeds.

As Marthame prepares to co-preach again with his friend Fahed Abu-Akel, he recalls a visit the two of them took to Gaza as part of a Presbyterian delegation back in 2002.

As we move into summertime, Marthame reflects on the summer of 2003 and the disparity of access to freedom of movement.

Marthame reflects on this week’s marking of Israeli Independence Day and the Palestinian Nakbe (Catastrophe), remembering a visit to the former Arab…

Marthame reflects on the current hunger crisis in Gaza and the meaning of fasting and its connection with religious practice with a reflection from late 2001.

With the celebration of Orthodox Easter this year, Marthame recalls a particularly memorable story of the ritual of Holy Saturday in 2003.

Marthame shares a reflection written after our time in Palestine, getting a window on the situation there through internet chats.

With Iran now drawn into the international spotlight, Marthame revisits a reflection written there in 2007 while visiting the beautiful city of Isfahan.

Marthame revisits a reflection on the eve of the American invasion of Iraq, and how it parallels with the world we live in now.

Marthame reflects on the current deterioration of the situation in Gaza and its parallels with episodes from his time in Palestine.

Marthame reflects on the fractured and ecumenical nature of Easter celebrations in Palestine, and what resurrection might mean in a context of death.

Marthame reflects on the recent Gaza Ceasefire Pilgrimage in Atlanta as he shares a reflection on one final Easter Season in Palestine.

Marthame shares a reflection from his time in Palestine, grappling with the meaning of resurrection among so much death and despair.

As we continue to keep vigil with Gaza, we offer an original song written and recorded by our own Marthame Sanders (guitar/vocals) and our friend Alonzo Johnson (bass/drums).

Marthame shares a cherished memory from his time in Palestine, crossing all kinds of boundaries alongside a dear friend.

Marthame shares first-hand experiences of Palestinian life under curfew and the universal desire for safety and security.

Marthame reflects back on their tough decision to leave Zababdeh temporarily amidst escalating threats of Israeli military violence back in 2002.

Marthame shares a first-hand account from 2002 about an Israeli military incursion into their sleepy little village of Zababdeh.

Marthame reflects on how our recent episodes continue aijcast’s core mission, while also looking back to the art of writing amidst Occupation and suffering.

Marthame Sanders and Fahed Abu-Akel co-preached at North Decatur Presbyterian Church on the situation in Gaza; and the past, present, and future of Palestine and Israel.