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Red Letter Christians Podcast

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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... more

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Latest Episodes

Shane Claiborne welcomes back his wife, Katie Jo Brotherton, for a wide-ranging, humorous conversation sparked by her high school answer to her favorite part of the Bible. They discuss favorite Bible passages and stories, whether everything in the Bi... more

Shane interviews Rev. Dr. Jack Sullivan Jr., a Disciples of Christ minister and former Ohio Council of Churches leader. Sullivan has fought against the death penalty since the 1980s, deepening his commitment to restorative justice after his sister's ... more

Shane Claiborne hosts a special Red Letter Christians morning prayer episode featuring leaders from the newly launched National Peacemaker Association. Timed with the anniversaries of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the episode pairs Scripture, prayer, and w... more

Shane announces the National Peacemaker Association (NPA), a global movement uniting activists against war, gun violence, and state-sanctioned violence. From building out nonviolence certifications and political accountability to the Peacemaker Pledg... more

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Recent Guests

Jack Sullivan Jr.
Co-Chair of the Board of Directors for the National Peacemaker Association; advocate for nonviolence, violence prevention, and reform
Journey of Hope from Violence to Healing; Ohio Council of Churches
Episode: NPA Morning Prayer Event
Sharon Risher
Advocate for gun violence prevention and author/teacher on peace-building
Emmanuel AME Church survivor; gun law reform advocate
Episode: NPA Morning Prayer Event
Scotty Utz
Blacksmith, gun safety trainer, and board member/advisor of the National Peacemaker Association; involved with RAWtools South
RAWtools, National Peacemaker Association
Episode: Forging Peace: A Conversation with Scotty Utz
Terry Webb
Writer, author, and peacemaker associated with Red Letter Christians
Red Letter Christians
Episode: Legacy of Action: A Conversation with Terry Webb
Reverend Michael Waters
offered to send out with a prayer and benediction
Episode: “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" - Frederick Douglass
Bradley Jersak
Bradley Jersak, collaborator and author, involved with Saint Stephen's University and the Jim Forrest Institute
Saint Stephen's University; Jim Forrest Institute
Episode: From Streets to Classrooms: A Conversation with Brad Jersak
Doug Pagitt
Founder of Vote Common Good, pastor and activist
Vote Common Good / Red Letter Christians
Episode: Hope In The Face of State Violence: A Conversation with Doug Pagitt
James Bigham
Family physician focused on firearm injury prevention
Independent physician in Wisconsin / Madison area
Episode: Building Safe Spaces: A Conversation with James Bigham
Maria J. Stephan
Political Scientist and Co-author of Why Civil Resistance Works
Researcher and author; associated with studies on civil resistance
Episode: The Science of Organizing: A Conversation with Maria J. Stephan

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Shane Claiborne
Host of the show, guiding conversation and introducing guests; co-founder, Red Letter Christians

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 163 ratings
  • Awesome

    Jesus and justice / great podcast, important movement

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    283810
    United States2 years ago
  • Apartheid

    I always feel encouraged after listening to your podcast ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kthom5
    Canada2 years ago
  • Thankful for this podcast

    Thank you Shane for doing the podcast, I was missing this. Very good content. I look forward to every new podcast you have!

    God bless all your work!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vero.erquicia
    United States4 years ago
  • Great content

    Thank you for putting fragile but important issues out there for discussion. We can’t serve in His kingdom without those conversations!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JamieMarie77
    United States6 years ago
  • Father Richard Rohr episode - Great!

    The only thing that would’ve made this podcast episode better would be having Father Richard Rohr on with you. Then I would listened to three of my favorite people on earth, together at one time! Be Well! Well done! Please keep up the great work Shane and Tony!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bmcerlai
    United States6 years ago

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Forging Peace: A Conversation with Scotty Utz
Q: What is the National Peacemaker Association and how will it operate?
The NPA is envisioned as a nonprofit umbrella to promote nonviolence, provide training in de-escalation and peaceful action, and coordinate cross-community initiatives with partnerships to institutionalize peace in culture.
Forging Peace: A Conversation with Scotty Utz
Q: Why pursue formal safety training and how does that shape the project's culture?
They pursued NRA certifications and range safety instruction to ensure responsible handling of firearms, which helped them earn trust and create safer, more accountable practices.
Forging Peace: A Conversation with Scotty Utz
Q: When did you first hear about RAWtools and connect with Scotty Utz?
They learned about RAWtools five to six years ago through a friend and a local pastor, and began attending Blacksmith Maker Space gatherings which led to collaboration.
Hope In The Face of State Violence: A Conversation with Doug Pagitt
Q: What are you doing tonight?
Doug and Shane plan to participate in a local rally and protest, and Doug will help organize whistle-related outreach to document and support the community while continuing to push for creative, safety-focused resistance.
Dignity in a Divided World: A Conversation with Tim Shriver
Q: What effect did they have on you?
Shriver describes how exposure to children with disabilities in his family and community broadened his view of human value, instilling a lifelong commitment to welcome, inclusion, and a nonjudgmental approach to others.

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What is Red Letter Christians Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on faith-driven social justice, civil dialogue, and living out the teachings of Jesus in contemporary culture. Episodes frequently feature leaders and organizers who blend theology with activism, covering dignity in dialogue, immigrant rights, anti-racism, and peacebuilding, with practical guidance for personal growth, church leadership, and community organizing. A standout pattern is the mix of personal storytelling, faith practices, and action-oriented strategies—often tied to concrete initiatives, campaigns, or movements—alongside candid conversations about culture, politics, and justice. The format blends theory with lived experience, making it helpful for listeners seeking both spiritual formation and real-world impact... more

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