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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

This week, Shane and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove reflect on two decades of new monasticism, exploring how intentional community, Christian faith, and social justice intersect to challenge modern culture and inspire radical peacemaking.

Connect with Jo... more

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Shane Claiborne grieves the lives lost and confronts the violence that followed—from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to suffering in Gaza, Iran, and the West Bank. He rejects religious extremism, Christian nationalism, m... more

This week, we’re excited to switch it up and bring you the pilot episode from the newest season of Global Immersion's podcast, Mending Divides. This story-driven series explores what it means to be companions to our friends and loved ones—especially ... more

This week we talk with Guerline Jozef, co-founder of the Haitian Bridge Alliance, and discuss how Christian values demand welcoming immigrants. We talk about Haiti's history and how U.S. foreign policy has contributed to gang violence and instability... more

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Recent Guests

Guerline Jozef
Founder and Executive Director of Haitian Bridge Alliance, Haitian American activist and advocate
Haitian Bridge Alliance
Episode: Who Is My Neighbor?: A Conversation with Guerline Jozef
Ruth Valerio
Theologian and activist focused on environmental care and social justice, author of How to Survive a World in Crisis
Embrace the Middle East; EcoChurch; author
Episode: A World in Crisis: A Conversation with Ruth Valerio
Katie Jo Brotherton
Guest on the episode; wife of Shane Claiborne; regular on the show
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Episode: Katie Jo Returns: A Conversation with Katie Jo Brotherton
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

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Shane Claiborne
Host of the show and morning prayer guide; prominent faith-based social justice advocate.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 164 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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Listeners often praise the show for tackling important issues with faith-informed perspectives.

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A World in Crisis: A Conversation with Ruth Valerio
Q: How do you stay hopeful amid ongoing crises and political tension?
They discuss defiant joy, the power of art and creativity in protest, and the role of community, identity, and faith in maintaining hope and pushing for practical actions like climate justice and humanitarian advocacy.
A World in Crisis: A Conversation with Ruth Valerio
Q: What keeps you going when the work feels overwhelming?
She outlines six tools—holding to vision, acknowledging pain, building community, taking action, remembering the Sabbath, and connecting with nature—and explains how they help sustain resilience and prevent burnout.
A World in Crisis: A Conversation with Ruth Valerio
Q: Why is it important to connect personal action with political and systemic change?
The guest explains that micro-actions accumulate and signal to larger systems; sustained engagement requires addressing both local actions and broader governance, with a recognition that change often comes from pressure and mobilization.
A World in Crisis: A Conversation with Ruth Valerio
Q: Talk a little about your backdrop and what drew you to this work.
Ruth describes decades of global church-based environmental care, social justice work, and her conviction that creation care is foundational to the gospel, not peripheral. She highlights EcoChurch as a holistic program linking buildings, worship, teaching, and community action.
Katie Jo Returns: A Conversation with Katie Jo Brotherton
Q: Do you believe everything in the Bible actually happened?
The guests affirm belief in the Bible while acknowledging that different voices and narrative layers exist within its pages, which they view as enriching rather than contradicting faith.

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

Across episodes, the show centers on faith-driven social justice, nonviolence, and peacebuilding, often through conversations with faith leaders, activists, and scholars. Key threads include opposition to the death penalty, gun-violence prevention, immigrant rights, and interfaith collaboration, all framed through a Christian lens that emphasizes mercy, restorative justice, and organizing communities for change. Notable twists include the launch of a broad peacemaking network, practical trainings and pledges, and a willingness to tackle difficult political topics from a faith-based perspective. Listeners can expect thoughtful critique of systemic harms, real-world organizing scaffolds, and stories of courage from diverse faith-driven advoca... more

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