Bomb threats should always be taken seriously, but they should also be handled with calm, clear thinking. In this episode of Sanctuary Peacemakers, we look at bomb threats from a church safety perspective and discuss why the greatest danger may not always be the threat itself, but the reaction it creates.

From suspicious packages and evacuation decisions to rally points, parking lot awareness, and avoiding tunnel vision, this episode focuses on the importance of maintaining situational awareness before, during, and after a threat is received.

A bomb threat may focus everyone’s attention on the building, but safety ministries must continue watching the bigger picture.

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Intro Music “Not Today” by Haley Jones

Used with permission.

© Haley Jones

Release Date: October 31, 2024

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Outro Music “Sound Mind” performed by Lesley Jones

Written by: Lesley Jones, Kevin Winebarger, Joshua Frerichs

Produced by: Joshua Frerichs

Mixed & Mastered by: Joshua Frerichs

Release Date: January 16, 2026

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Listen on Apple Music: “Sound Mind” by Lesley Jones