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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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We chat with Tim Shriver—Special Olympics leader, disability rights advocate, and author—who explains how decades with Special Olympics athletes taught him to see people “from the inside out” and recognize dignity as universal, inherent, and not earn... more

On this episode, Shane sits down with Kat Armas to talk about how we meet this moment as followers of Jesus, the role of prayer and liturgy, and her new book, Liturgies for Resisting Empire.

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• Website: Kat Armas

• Instagram: @kata... more

Shane is joined by Pastor Carl Ruby and Viles Dorsainvil from Springfield, OH.  They have been leading the way in advocating for Haitian families facing the possibility of deportation, and now have a case before the Supreme Court.

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• Carl R... more

Jim Murphy

Shane speaks with longtime friend Jim Murphy, author of the viral bestseller Inner Excellence and newly republished The Best Possible Life. They discuss the importance of viewing Christianity as transformative rather than escapist, and the... more

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Recent Guests

Tim Shriver
Chairman of Special Olympics; disability rights activist, author, educator
Special Olympics
Episode: Dignity in a Divided World: A conversation with Tim Shriver
Kat Armas
Author, theologian, speaker
Author; Liturgies for Resisting Empire; Abuelita Theology
Episode: Defying Empire: A Conversation with Kat Armas
Carl Ruby
Community organizer in Springfield, Ohio
Springfield Haitian community
Episode: Update from Springfield
Terri Hord Owens
The Honorable Terri Hord Owens, General Minister and President of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ in the US and Canada
Christian Church Disciples of Christ
Episode: Embracing God's Limitless Love: A Conversation with Terri Hord Owens
Peter Pedemonti
Organizer; co-founder of New Sanctuary Movement Philadelphia
New Sanctuary Movement Philadelphia
Episode: Sanctuary in the City: A Conversation with Peter Pedemonti
Cody Deese
Pastor at Vining's Lake Church, author of Discovering Your Internal Universe
Vining's Lake Church
Episode: Discovering Internal Peace: A Conversation with Cody Deese
Marvin Rees
Lord, former mayor of Bristol, currently in the House of Lords
House of Lords; former Mayor of Bristol
Episode: Cities as Change Makers: A Conversation with Marvin Rees
Abeer Shehadeh
Palestinian Christian activist; co-host of Across the Divide
Across the Divide; Nazareth, Israel
Episode: Breaking Barriers: A Conversation with Abeer Shehadeh-Nasser
Gerlyn Henry
Theologian, pastor, anti-racism facilitator in the Anglican world
Anglican Church in Scarborough, Toronto
Episode: Virtual Ministry: Navigating Belief and Community Online with Gerlyn Henry

Host

Shane Claiborne
Co-host of the show, guiding conversation and presenting its Christian justice focus; has extensive involvement with Red Letter Christians.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 161 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 States5 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 States5 years ago

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Thoughtful, justice-focused faith conversations that connect Scripture to today's social issues.
Listeners appreciate candid discussions with Christian leaders and activists who model compassionate action.
A mix of inspiring activism and constructive critique; strong emphasis on peace, inclusion, and anti-militarism.

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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.
Following The Call: A Conversation with Jim Murphy
Q: Could you talk a little about the journey from pursuing a professional athletic career to living out countercultural values in community work, and how you stay balanced?
Jim describes leaving professional baseball, embracing a life of service and community, and maintaining countercultural values through humility, heart-focused leadership, and a reliance on love over material success.
Following The Call: A Conversation with Jim Murphy
Q: Tell me what's new, man, and what you've been working on lately.
Jim Murphy discusses new projects surrounding the Best Possible Life and Inter Excellence initiatives, upcoming retreats, and plans to expand their centers, plus personal updates about his health and ongoing social impact work.
Embracing God's Limitless Love: A Conversation with Terri Hord Owens
Q: What should folks look for when they're seeking a spiritual congregation that aligns with inclusive, justice-oriented values?
She advises evaluating church websites and public expressions of their mission—especially around Biblical grounding, openness to diverse people, and active community engagement—before visiting.
Embracing God's Limitless Love: A Conversation with Terri Hord Owens
Q: Can I ask you one more question for the podcast folks?
Terri explains how to connect with the Disciple movement and follow her work, highlighting the official website and social media channels as starting points.

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This program features conversations rooted in Christian faith and social justice, with a focus on how faith informs action in today's political and cultural climate. Episodes frequently center on topics like inclusive Christian practice, leadership within faith communities, anti-militarism, refugees and immigrants, Palestinian rights, racial justice, and nonviolent activism. Guests are often authors, pastors, activists, and organizers who bring personal narratives about justice work, community organizing, and theological reflection to timely issues. A standout throughline is the commitment to living out the teachings of Jesus, particularly in areas of equity, peace, and compassion, making it appealing to listeners who want faith-based criti... more

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