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The Jim Wallis Podcast
The Jim Wallis Podcast explains how our faith should inform our politics, and not the other way around. Each episode, Wallis, a prominent Christian ethicist and social justice advocate, host conversations about faith and justice with activists, authors, scholars, spiritual leaders and prominent politicians.
Episodes
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Protect the Vote: Barbara Williams-Skinner on Faith and the Midterms
Podcast Title Democracy depends on people showing up—and on neighbors making sure no one has to face intimidation alone. Rev. Dr. Barbara Williams-Skinner…
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Protecting the Vote and Defending Democracy: Rev. Dr. Katie Sexton on Faith in Action
Protecting the right to vote is an act of loving your neighbor—and Rev. Dr. Katie Sexton is putting that conviction into practice in Arizona. The executive…
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SNAP Cuts Injure Bodies and Souls: Jason DeParle on Hunger, Bureaucracy, and Faith
A grandmother raising three teenage boys lost $700 a month in food assistance after submitting the wrong year’s income statement. She called 100 times in one…
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Defying Tyrants: Matthew D. Taylor on Jesus, Empire, and Christian Antichrists
Matthew D. Taylor joins Jim Wallis for a searching conversation about his new book, Defying Tyrants: Following Jesus in a World of Christian Antichrists…
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No Prophets: Jared Huffman and Jim Wallis on Christian Nationalism and Democracy
Congressman Jared Huffman, author of No Prophets: A Fight to Save Democracy from Christian Nationalism, joins Jim Wallis for a candid conversation about the…
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Jim Wallis, Maya Wiley, Mary McCord & Vanita Gupta on Democracy in Peril
In this special live episode of The Soul of the Nation with Jim Wallis, recorded September 22, 2026, at Georgetown University, Jim Wallis convenes civil-rights…
The Jim Wallis PodcastBackslide: Robert P. Jones on White Christianity, Democracy, and Love of Neighbor
On this episode of the The Soul of the Nation with Jim Wallis podcast, Rev. Jim Wallis talks with Robert P. Jones, president and founder of the Public Religion…
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Unshackle Springfield: Haitian Families, Faith, and the Fight Against ICE
Jim Wallis returns to Springfield, Ohio, to speak with Pastor Carl Ruby of Central Christian Church and Viles Dorsainvil, co-founder and executive director of…
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Ian Bassin on Defending Democracy, Truth, and Free Elections
On this episode of the Jim Wallis Podcast, Jim Wallis talks with Ian Bassin, co-founder and executive director of Protect Democracy, about the authoritarian…
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Matthew Taylor Exposes the Fallacies of Christian Dominionism in the War on Iran
On August 26, 2026, Al-Jazeera reported Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi asserts the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen to U.S. vessels at this…
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Rediscovering Justice: Jim Wallis at Chautauqua – Faith, Action, and the Moral Compass for Our Times
In the most recent Jim Wallis newsletter, God's Politics, Annie Selak, visiting scholar at the Center on Faith and Justice and author of The Wounded Church…
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A Just, Equitable, and Democratic Future
Jim Simpson, writing in the Jim Wallis newsletter God's Politics, draws clear parallels from the genesis of Jim’s activism chronicled in the 1971 essay…
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Faithful Peacemaking in Turbulent Times: Jim Wallis with Jennifer Walker Thomas
While Rev. Jim Wallis is on sabbatical, his colleague Dr. Kathleen Bonnette has authored a Substack column in his stead entitled, Beyond Patriarchy as part of…
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Faithful Economic Organizing Cuts Off Funding of ICE Detention Center Construction
Reverend John Edgerton of Old South Church in Boston explains the campaign to divest from Citizens Bank and resist the presence of ICE in local communities…
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Sen. Tim Kaine on Faith-Forward Politics, Democracy, and Standing Up to Authoritarianism
Senator Tim Kaine discusses what it means to be a faith-forward Democrat in a political moment when more Democrats are openly reclaiming religion as part of…
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Pastor Mike McBride on Freedom Summer Revivals, Black Church Power, and Justice
Pastor Mike McBride discusses the meaning and mission of the Freedom Summer Revivals: a movement designed to awaken faith, strengthen Black churches, and…
The Jim Wallis PodcastPatriarchs: Jefferson, Adams, and the Moral Reckoning to Found a Nation
From the producers of The Jim Wallis Podcast, here is Patriarchs — a six-part audio drama about the most consequential friendship in American history, the one…
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Eddie Glaude on America’s Divided Soul and the 250th Anniversary
Jim Wallis speaks with Princeton professor Eddie S. Glaude Jr., author America, America: A New History of the New World, about the 250th anniversary of the…
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Obama Presidential Center, Faith, and the Future of Democracy
On this episode of the Jim Wallis Podcast, Jim Wallis speaks with Melissa Rogers, former executive director of the White House Office of Faith-Based and…
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NBA Coach Ron Adams on Sports, Unity, and the Moral Meaning of Competition
Jim Wallis talks with Ron Adams, longtime NBA coach for the Golden State Warriors, about how sports can unite or divide us in a polarized culture. Their…
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David Beckmann on Poverty Abolition, Faith, and the Trump Backlash
On this episode of the Jim Wallis Podcast, Jim Wallis talks with David Beckmann, longtime anti-poverty leader, former president of Bread for the World, and…
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The Urgency of Now: A Pentacostal Reflection
In this special re-release from Soul of a Nation, Jim Wallis shares a powerful address delivered at Villanova University on Martin Luther King Jr. Day…
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Mark Labberton on Christ Alone, Neighbor Love, and Rededicate 250
On this episode of the Jim Wallis Podcast, Jim Wallis speaks with Mark Labberton, pastor, theologian, and author of The Dangerous Act of Loving Your Neighbor…
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Aaron Graham on Ascension Day, the Great Commission, and Unshakable Faith
On this episode of the Jim Wallis Podcast, Jim Wallis talks with Aaron Graham, pastor of The District Church and author of Unshakable Faith, on Ascension Day…
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Maria Stephan on Nonviolence, Political Violence, and the Fight for Democracy
On this episode of the Jim Wallis Podcast, Jim Wallis speaks with Maria J. Stephan of the Horizons Project about the effectiveness of nonviolence in…
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Maya Wiley on the Supreme Court’s Assault on Voting Rights
On this episode of the Jim Wallis Podcast, Jim Wallis talks with Maya Wiley, President and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, about…
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Iran, the Obama Nuclear Deal, and the Lie of a “Just War”: David Cortright on Why Diplomacy Still Matters
On this episode of the Jim Wallis Podcast, Jim Wallis speaks with David Cortright, Visiting Scholar at Cornell’s Reppy Institute for Peace and Conflict…
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Pope Leo, Trump, Blasphemy, and the Hunger for Faith: Kim Daniels and Christopher White on Catholic Witness
On this episode of the Jim Wallis Podcast, Jim Wallis talks with Kim Daniels and Christopher White of Georgetown about Pope Leo’s forceful response to Donald…
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Catholic Social Teaching, Democracy, and the Trump Era: Cathleen Kaveny on Human Dignity and the Common Good
On this episode of the Jim Wallis Podcast, Cathleen Kaveny joins Jim Wallis to explore how Catholic Social Teaching speaks to democracy under pressure. They…
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Quiet Christianity Is Waking Up: Diana Butler Bass on Democracy, Courage, and the Common Good
On this episode of the Jim Wallis Podcast, Jim Wallis talks with Diana Butler Bass about what she calls “quiet Christianity” waking up in response to…
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Billionaires, Mergers, and the Free Press: Ray Suarez on Truth and Democracy
Veteran journalist and former public television host Ray Suarez joins Jim Wallis to unpack how decades of deregulation and consolidation brought us to a media…
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TPS for Haiti Is Not a Game: Guerline Jozef on Faith, Families, and the Supreme Court
Haitian Bridge Alliance co‑founder Guerline Jozef joins Jim Wallis to explain why Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti is literally a matter of life and…
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Matthew Taylor Exposes the Fallacies of Christian Dominionism in the War on Iran
Scholar Matthew D. Taylor joins Jim Wallis to unpack the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR)—self‑styled apostles/prophets whose “spiritual warfare” and Seven…
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Gaza, Iran, and the Collapse of International Law: Jonathan Kuttab on Nonviolence
Palestinian Christian lawyer and Friends of Sabeel North America director Jonathan Kuttab joins Jim Wallis to unpack more than two years of "devastating war in…
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Purpose, Values, and Courage: Bill George on “True North” Leadership in Minneapolis
Leadership expert and former Medtronic CEO Bill George joins Jim Wallis to talk about what he calls “the most difficult time to be a leader” in his lifetime…
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When Christians Answer the Call
In this episode, we pause the usual programming to ask a deeper question: what does it really mean for believers to answer God’s call in this cultural moment?…
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Every Child of God Has Dignity: John Carr on 50 Years of Faith and Public Life
John Carr joins Jim Wallis to look back on five decades at the intersection of faith, politics, Catholic social teaching, and public life. From working with…
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Springfield’s Witness: Haitian Neighbors and Faith‑Rooted Resistance
Jim Wallis focuses on Springfield, Ohio, where Haitian families who fled insecurity and disaster now face bomb threats, school evacuations, neo‑Nazi…
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Neighbors, Truth, and Higher Law: Chris LaTondresse and Jim Wallis on Minnesota’s Moral Uprising
Jim Wallis talks with Minnesotan civic leader and Beacon Interfaith Housing Collaborative CEO Chris LaTondresse about how neighbors are stepping up amid ICE…
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“Civil but Not Silent”: Billy Shore on ICE in Maine, Kids, and Shared Purpose
Welcome back to the Jim Wallis Podcast. Today we're focusing on Maine, where the threat of ICE operations is growing under the second Trump administration. The…
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Minnesota Is Mourning’: Peggy Flanagan on ICE, Faith, and Fighting Mass Deportations
Minnesota is mourning. These days, Minnesota has become ground zero in a national immigration battle, with ICE deployments escalating under the second Trump…
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Tyranny and Epiphany: Matthew D. Taylor on White Christian Nationalism and the Continuing Coup
On this episode of The Jim Wallis Podcast, Jim speaks with theologian and extremism expert Matthew D. Taylor about why Epiphany is a season of revelation that…
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Advent, Moral Empathy, and Trump’s America: Jim Wallis with David Gushee
Christian ethicist David Gushee joins Jim Wallis for a sobering Advent conversation on moral empathy in an age of school shootings, antisemitic violence, and…
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Advent Welcome: Faith, Truth, and Immigration Solidarity with Rev. Gabe Salguero
In this episode of the Jim Wallis Podcast, Jim is joined by Rev. Gabriel Salguero, president of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition, to talk about the…
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Advent, Patient Impatience, and Courageous Hope: Jim Wallis with Bishop Michael Curry
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry joins Jim Wallis for a powerful Advent conversation on “patient impatience” — acting boldly for justice without believing we are…
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Catholic Voices on Immigration: Archbishop Wenski’s Urgent Call to Action
In this compelling Jim Wallis Podcast episode, Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami brings clarity, compassion, and challenge to the national conversation on…
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Faith, Justice & the Culture War: Jim Wallis Interviews Justin Giboney
Faith leaders Jim Wallis and Justin Giboney take on America’s toxic polarization—exploring compassion, conviction, and moral imagination in public life…
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Restoring SNAP: Claire Borzner on Food Urgency, Impact, and Advocacy
Host Jim Wallis sits down with Claire Borzner, Director of Federal Government Relations for Share Our Strength, to discuss the latest developments on the…
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Faith, SNAP, and Shutdowns: Amelia Kegan on Standing Up for Hungry Families
Jim Wallis talks with Amelia Kegan, Associate General Secretary for Policy and Advocacy at the Friends Committee on National Legislation, about the looming…
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When Faith Meets Power: Brian Kaylor on the Gospel vs. Christian Nationalism
In this compelling conversation, Jim Wallis speaks with Brian Kaylor, president and editor-in-chief of Word & Way and host of Dangerous Dogma, about his new…
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The Cross and the Olive Tree: Palestinian Theology, Lament, and Living Hope
In this deeply moving episode of The Jim Wallis Podcast, Jim speaks with Palestinian theologian Samuel Munayer, co-editor of The Cross and the Olive Tree…
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Facing America’s Divided Soul: Jim Wallis with Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr.
Jim Wallis welcomes Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr.—author, moral thinker, and Princeton professor—for a timely, unfiltered conversation on the centrality of race in…
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Faithful Peacemaking in Turbulent Times: Jim Wallis with Jennifer Walker Thomas
In this episode of The Jim Wallis Podcast, Jim Wallis sits down with Jennifer Walker Thomas, co-Executive Director of Mormon Women for Ethical Government…
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The Soul Work of Justice: Wes Granberg-Michaelson on Faith, Activism, and Resilience
Join Jim Wallis for an inspiring conversation with renowned contemplative activist Wes Granberg-Michaelson, author of The Soul Work of Justice. Discover how…
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Faith in the Crosshairs: Rob Schenck on Evangelicals, Trump, and the Perils of Christian Nationalism
In this special rebroadcast, Jim Wallis sits down with Rev. Rob Schenck, longtime evangelical leader and president of the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Institute, to…
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Echoes of Resistance: Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the Black Social Gospel, and Confronting Christian Nationalism Today
In this episode of the Jim Wallis Podcast, Jim Wallis sits down with Dr. Reggie Williams, Bonhoeffer scholar and Associate Professor of Theology at St. Louis…
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Walking with the Stranger: Bishop Daniel Gutierrez on Faith, Justice, and Immigration in America
Join Jim Wallis in a powerful conversation with Bishop Daniel Gutierrez of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. Drawing from his journey from hardship to…
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Faith, Service, and Democracy: Jim Wallis & Paul Rieckhoff on Leading with Values
In this powerful episode, Jim Wallis sits down with national veterans’ leader Paul Rieckhoff. Together, they dive into the intersection of faith, military…
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Ending Systemic Racism in the United States
In this special reprise of the Jim Wallis Podcast, we revisit a vital conversation with Heather McGhee, author of The Sum of Us. As we navigate the turbulence…
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Faith, Fear, and Resistance: Rev. Carlos Malave on ICE, Immigrant Dignity, and Christian Solidarity
Join Jim Wallis in this compelling episode as he sits down with Reverend Carlos Malave, President of the Latino Christian National Network, to discuss the…