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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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Shane talks with Peter Pedemonti, one of the leaders and founders of the New Sanctuary Movement in Philadelphia, and a passionate, faith-rooted organizer working to protect immigrant families.

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Shane is joined by Rev. Cody Deese, a courageous pastor in Georgia.  Recent clips of his sermons have gone viral as he seeks to address the current spiritual crisis in America and pastor a congregation through these turbulent times.

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Shane Claiborne sits down with Marvin Rees, former Bristol mayor and new UK House of Lords member, to discuss how local leaders are tackling global crises like climate change and systemic inequality amidst failing national institutions.

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Shane speaks with Abeer Shehadeh Nasser, a Palestinian Christian citizen of Israel from Nazareth and co-host of the podcast Across the Divide. She shares how separation among Palestinians fuels identity crises and recounts an early encounter with Chr... more

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Recent Guests

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: with Marvin Rees
Abeer Shehadeh
Palestinian Christian activist; co-host of Across the Divide
Across the Divide; Nazareth, Israel
Episode: Breaking Barriers
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
Sarah Bessey
Writer and speaker, editor/curator of Braving the Truth anthology
Red Letter Christians (project collaborator)
Episode: Braving the Truth: A Conversation with Sarah Bessey
Tiffany Bluhm
Leader of Made For Pax, writer and activist
Made For Pax
Episode: From Patriarchy to Peace: Tiffany Bluhm's Vision for Change
Jeff Fulmer
A writer and author of The Two Prophets
Episode: The Two Prophets: An Interview with Jeff Fulmer
Ben Norquist
Organized on various fronts, especially with Palestinian friends, author of 'Every Somewhere Sacred'
Author, The Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice
Episode: From Teargas To Truth with Ben Norquist

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 157 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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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Cities as Change Makers: with Marvin Rees
Q: Tell folks how to follow you, man.
Marvin Rees explains how to connect via LinkedIn, Facebook, and his website, and mentions that there are clips of him available online, including his TED Talk.
Extreme Love in Action: Emergency Relief and Faith with Lane Terzieff
Q: Talk a little bit about the discernment.
It's a delicate dance between trusting God, listening to others, and being wise.
Inner Excellence Meets Radical Love: Coaching the Heart with Jim Murphy
Q: How are you navigating that? What are you learning about it?
There's so much fear and anxiety and tension in the world today, and violence and so many tragedies going on, like you mentioned in Gaza.
Sparking Peace with pastor, educator, and author - Hannah Martin
Q: Can you talk a little bit about that fine line of how we do want to be direct, but we also want to be purposeful and do it in ways that heal rather than exacerbate the wounds?
We want to help caregivers feel comfortable about where kids are developmentally and allow them to choose how deep to go into conversations about difficult topics.
Secrets of the Killing State | author, Corinna Lain
Q: How do you respond to people who say the victims didn't get to choose how they were going to die?
I think it's important to understand that actions of brutal murderers cannot be the standard for our conduct, we can't stoop that low as a society.

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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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