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Red Letter Christians Podcast
A Christian commentary on the way of Jesus in the world today with Red Letter Christian leaders Dr. Tony Campolo and Shane Claiborne. Red Letter Christians gets its name from the Bibles that highlight the words of Jesus in red and we are aspiring to live “as if Jesus meant the stuff he said.” Some episodes of this podcast have been adapted from the radio show “Across the Pond” which airs on Sunday afternoons in the UK on Premier Radio. Others are from events such as Faith Forums, Book Clubs…
Episodes
Red Letter Christians PodcastOn Nonviolent Resistance: Sally Mann's recent arrest
Shane interviews Rev. Dr. Sally Mann, a pastor, professor, and co-director of Red Letter Christians UK, about her recent arrest (along with 500 other people)…
Red Letter Christians PodcastInterfaith Dialogue and Palestinian Identity: A Conversation with Daniel Bannoura
Shane Claiborne interviews Daniel Bannoura, a Palestinian theologian, about his background, recent completion of his PhD, and his work on the Qur'an. They…
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Reclaiming the Narrative: Stanley Hauerwas on Being Holy, Countercultural, and Peculiar
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Conscience in a Bomb Shelter: Resisting War w/Ariel Gold
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Campus, Conflict & Calling: Rev. Chaz Howard on Discernment in a Divided World
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Inner Excellence Meets Radical Love: Coaching the Heart with Jim Murphy
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When the Light Finds Us: From a Life Sentence to a Life Transformed | Judy Henderson
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From Pulpit to Protest: Pastor Carl Ruby on ICE, Hate Speech, and the Fight for Immigrant Justice
Shane talks with Pastor Carl Ruby about the urgent struggle to protect immigrant families against ICE raids and deportation. Pastor Ruby is a pastor in…
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"Experience Jesus. Really: Finding Refuge, Strength, and Wonder through Everyday Encounters with God" author John Eldredge
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Sparking Peace with pastor, educator, and author - Hannah Martin
Shane talks with Hannah Martin, a pastor and educator, who has helped shape the movement of RAWtools which turns guns into garden tools and has just…
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A Sweeter, Safer World: Ben Cohen, Activism & Ice Cream
Shane talks with Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream about their recent arrests for protesting the proposed budget of Trump that cuts resources to…
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Andrew DeCort: Embracing The Beatitudes in a Violent World
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Steve Chalke Reflects on Restorative Justice & Tony Campolo
Shane talks with Steve Chalke about the legacy of Tony Campolo, as well as Steve's newest project to rethink criminal justice as restorative justice in a new…
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The Gospel According to Donald Trump | Guest: Pastor Robb Ryerse
Shane talks with Pastor Robb Ryerse about his new project "The Gospel According to Donald Trump" which shows the contrast between the Gospel of Jesus and the…
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Church of Courage: Confronting Immigration Challenges
BONUS EPISODE: Shane talks with Rev. Erich Kussman whose church has created a sanctuary space for vulnerable families and has been organizing to protect…
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A Decade After Emanuel: Rev. Sharon Risher's Path of Forgiveness
June 17 is the 10th anniversary of the mass shooting in Emanuel AME church which killed 9 people. June is also Gun Violence Awareness Month. Shane talks with…
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Secrets of the Killing State | author, Corinna Lain
Shane talks with law professor and death penalty expert Corinna Lain about her new book Secrets of the Killing State which exposes the untold story of lethal…
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Immigration Crisis | In Search of Sanctuary with Rich Morales
Stay tuned until the end of the episode for a special song by Paul Demer, titled "Do Not Pray to Politicians (Psalm 146)" - In this episode, Shane Claiborne…
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From the Myth of the Nation to the Reality of Faith: Greg Boyd Speaks
Shane talks with his friend Greg Boyd, author of The Myth of the Christian Nation. They talk about Jesus, and empires, and what it means to be people who would…
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Special RLC Podcast: Arrest the Attention of the Nation… Moral Mondays in the Nation’s Capitol
Special episode w/Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove Read more here: https://redletterchristians.org/2025/04/29/we-must-arrest-the-attention-of-the-nation/
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The Proud Boys, Racial Violence, and The Fight for Justice: Reverend William H. Lamar IV
Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a special song by Common Hymnal - "Truth Waivers Not" In this episode, Shane Claiborne talks with Reverend William H…
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Dialogue, Disagreement, and Unity: A Path Forward with Tim Whitaker of the New Evangelicals
Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a special song "Good Good trouble" by Joel David Weir. In this episode, Shane Claiborne hosts Tim Whitaker, founder of…
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Music, Faith, and Transformation: Carolyn Arends' Journey
Closing Song: "All Fire" by Carolyn Arends - In this episode, Shane Claiborne engages in an enlightening conversation with accomplished singer-songwriter…
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Womanish Theology: Discovering God through the Lens of Black Girlhood | Khristi Adams
Shane speaks with Khristi Lauren Adams, author of Womanish Theology: Discovering God through the Lens of Black Girlhood. Learn more about Khristi…
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Listening to Love: Two-Way Prayer and Recovery from Addiction w/Father Bill W. and Vanessa Gomez Pereyra
In this special episode, podcast manager Vanessa Gomez steps in front of the microphone to interview Father Bill W., a significant influence on her recovery…
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Decolonizing Philanthropy: Activism Meets Faith with Amethyst Rodriguez
Outro song is "Be Love" by Common Hymnal: https://commonhymnal.com/ Shane speaks with Amethyst Rodriguez about transforming philanthropy. Help sustain the work…
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A Life Well-Lived | Tony Campolo: Celebration of Life
Recorded on February 25th (what would have been Tony's 90th birthday), this special podcast episode is dedicated to the remarkable journey and enduring…
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State of the Union, State of the Church: Shane Claiborne on Trump’s Address, Lent, and Repentance
President Trump's address to the nation came on the eve of Ash Wednesday and Lent. In light of that, Shane reflects on the State of the Union in America and…
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Welcoming the Stranger: Reflections on Radical Hospitality | Guest: Julio Hernandez
Join us for a heartfelt conversation as Shane Claiborne and Julio Hernandez tackle immigration, radical hospitality, and the power of community action…
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Navigating Politics + Faith: A Conversation with Doug Pagitt, Vote Common Good
Struggling to understand the dynamics of faith, politics, and identity in today's world? Join Shane Claiborne with special guest Doug Pagitt, from Vote Common…
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The Path to Peace: Insights from Philip Farah
Shane Claiborne introduces his guest, Philip Farah, from the Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace. They discuss issues related to the death penalty, gun…
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The Complexity of Divided Congregations | Special guests Rev. Ashley Guthas and Kirk Lyman-Barner
Special guests Rev. Ashley Guthas and Kirk Lyman-Barner join from Georgia, where they are part of a historic church and community, the home church of President…
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Conflict and Compassion: Navigating Grace with Jay Bakker
A fresh conversation on grace, and disagreeing well with each other... with pastor and author Jay Bakker, son of televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker…
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A Collision of Two Christianities: The Inauguration on MLK Day
Stay tuned until the end of the episode for special song by John Francis O'Mara called "Kill The Dreamer" www.johnfrancisomara.com _ Shane reflects on the…
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Reflecting on 2024: Lessons and Hopes for 2025
As we kick off 2024, Shane reflects on some of the significant moments of 2024 and some things he's looking forward to in 2025. Help sustain the work of RLC…
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Shane Reflects on January 6th
On the anniversary of the attack on the Capitol (Jan. 6, 2021), Shane reflects on the danger of Christian nationalism and the heresy of "America First." Help…
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Laundry Room Joy and Hope with special guest, Katie Jo Brotherton
Special guest, circus-performer, comedian, and nature lover... and Shane's wife -- the legendary Katie Jo Brotherton. Recorded on the floor of the laundry room…
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Rediscovering the Reason for the Season | A Special Christmas Episode with Shane Claiborne
Join Shane Claiborne for this special Christmas edition of the podcast, where we dive deep into the true meaning of the season. Amid the hustle and bustle of…
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Christ in the Rubble: A Liturgy of Lament (2023 Christmas Message by Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac)
From December 23, 2023: "This Advent, while global Christians prepare to commemorate the arrival of the Prince of Peace, our Palestinian kin in Gaza suffer…
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The Shape of My Eyes | author Dave Gibbons, Newsong Church
Dave Gibbons shares about his recently released book, “The Shape of my Eyes,” on why he wrote his story, on why all of our histories matter, and why they…
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Buying Guns on the Blue Market | Shane Claiborne
"It’s easier to get a gun in America than it is to get rid of a gun. Even gun buybacks and incentivized gun surrender events can be problematic, because law…
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Standing Strong in Newham: Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz and Sally Mann Confront Extremism and Community Riots
Join us as we dive into the critical response led by Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz and local activist Sally Mann in Newham, a diverse London borough facing challenges…
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Tony Campolo: A Legacy of Red Letter Faith and Radical Love
https://redletterchristians.org/2024/11/20/tony-campolo-sociologist-and-famed-red-letter-christian-has-died/ We are deeply saddened to share that co-founder of…
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Circle of Hope: A Reckoning of Love, Power and Justice in an American Church | Pulitzer Prize Winner, Eliza Griswold
We are excited to have October's featured guest Eliza Griswold talking about her latest book, "Circle of Hope: A Reckoning of Love, Power and Justice in an…
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Shane Claiborne Reflects on the Election: Love, Politics, and Faith [BONUS EPISODE]
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BeLoved Community | Amy Cantrell + Ponkho Bermejo
Rev. Amy Cantrell is a passionate advocate based in BeLoved Asheville, an intentional community focused on providing care and support for those facing…
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Not the Donkey, Not the Elephant, but the Lamb | Jesus for President with Shane Claiborne
Shane Claiborne speaks about placing our hope not in a person, politician or political party but to place our hope in Christ alone. Our hope lies not in the…
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"The Moral Teachings of Jesus" author David Gushee
Learn more about David Gushee: https://www.davidpgushee.com/ Get his book: https://www.davidpgushee.com/book/the-moral-teachings-of-jesus/ Help sustain the…
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Book Club: The Ballot and the Bible | Author Kaitlyn Schiess
More information on RLC Revivals: https://redletterchristians.org/red-letter-revivals-2024/ Buy The Ballot and the Bible by Kaitlyn Schiess From RLC's Book…
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Hurricane Recovery with Jordan Rowan
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Tony Deik discusses Missiology After Gaza
Watch Tony's Presentation at CATC2024 Tony Deik is a Palestinian Christian from Bethlehem, Palestine. For the last thirteen years, he has lived and ministered…
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"The Sin of Certainty: Why God Desires Our Trust More Than Our 'Correct' Beliefs" author Pete Enns
Dr. Peter Enns (PhD, Harvard University) is a frequent contributor to journals and encyclopedias, and is the author of several books, including, The Bible…
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Love Over Fear | Pastor Michael McBride Discusses Communal Activism + Organizing Nationwide
Follow Pastor Michael McBride - https://linktr.ee/Impastormike_ "Pastor Mike majored in Addiction Studies and Counseling at Bethany College before completing…
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The Spirit of Justice: Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance | Author, Jemar Tisby
Pre-Order The Spirit of Justice here: https://www.zondervan.com/p/spirit-of-justice/ https://substack.com/@jemartisby "I wrote this book because people need to…
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BONUS EPISODE | Pastor Carl Ruby responds: Haitian Immigrants in Springfield, OH
In this special bonus episode, Pastor Carl Ruby responds to the hatred and racism in Springfield, OH spurred by political current events. "Carl is very…