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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.

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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 Neighborhood Partnerships under President Obama, about the opening of the Obama Presidential Cent... more

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 conversation begins with the emotional power of the Knicks’ championship run and then moves into ... more

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 author of Poverty Abolitionists, about why poverty is solvable, how faith communities can help... more

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, reflecting on King’s vision of the Beloved Community and the urgent work of crossing the lines tha... more

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Recent Guests

Ron Adams
NBA coach, Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors
Episode: NBA Coach Ron Adams on Sports, Unity, and the Moral Meaning of Competition
David Beckmann
Longtime poverty advocate; former president of Bread for the World
Bread for the World
Episode: David Beckmann on Poverty Abolition, Faith, and the Trump Backlash
Mark Labberton
Pastor, theologian, and author of The Dangerous Act of Loving Your Neighbor
Fuller Theological Seminary (former president)
Episode: Mark Labberton on Christ Alone, Neighbor Love, and Rededicate 250
Aaron Graham
Pastor, author of Unshakable Faith
District Church, Washington, DC
Episode: Aaron Graham on Ascension Day, the Great Commission, and Unshakable Faith
Maria Stephan
Scholar of nonviolence, Horizons Project
Horizons Project
Episode: Maria Stephan on Nonviolence, Political Violence, and the Fight for Democracy
Maya Wiley
President and CEO, Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
Episode: Maya Wiley on the Supreme Court’s Assault on Voting Rights
David Cortright
Professor and peace activist; former director of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at Notre Dame
Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, Notre Dame; Visiting Scholar at Cornell
Episode: Iran, the Obama Nuclear Deal, and the Lie of a “Just War”: David Cortright on Why Diplomacy Still Matters
Kim Daniels
Director of the Institute of Catholic Social Thought and Public Life
Georgetown University
Episode: Pope Leo, Trump, Blasphemy, and the Hunger for Faith: Kim Daniels and Christopher White on Catholic Witness
Christopher White
Associate director of the Institute of Catholic Social Thought and Public Life
Georgetown University
Episode: Pope Leo, Trump, Blasphemy, and the Hunger for Faith: Kim Daniels and Christopher White on Catholic Witness

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Jim Wallis
Host of the show and a prominent Christian ethicist and social justice advocate.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 153 ratings
  • My port in the storm

    Thank you, Jim, for yet another thought-provoking conversation with the ever wise and inspiring Dahlia Lithwick.

    I admit to being more than “a little bit afraid” in this moment of peril for our democracy.

    But for the sake of my grandchildren -

    and in memory of my family (Japanese-American citizens and their immigrant parents) interned by our government during WWII - I am “inching out of my safe space” to speak up and speak out against the tyranny and lawlessness attempting to destroy our dem... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jack’sjillie
    United Statesa year ago
  • jim wallis bloviates

    jim wallis is an intellectually shallow charlatan who doesn’t even read the bible he cites so often.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    rudolphv
    United Statesa year ago
  • Exactly what I needed!

    I recently found this podcast and am so happy I did. The content is so hopeful and encouraging at this precarious time. I have been sharing it with many people I know. I wish more of our church leaders would speak about living as Jesus calls us to in the beatitudes ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rebecca Kingston
    United States2 years ago
  • Inspired, Revealing, Much Needed

    Jim Wallis on “The Soul of a Nation” interviews fine leaders like Rep. Jim Clyburn, covering topics of great relevance and importance to America and the proper expression of following Jesus. To reflect God and help this nation move forward, the horror of white supremacist racism must be addressed and put away. White American Christians especially must speak out against the evils of racism and white supremacy, both in U.S. history and today. Jim Wallis is at the forefront of that battle against s... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ForeverHis@23
    United States2 years ago
  • Restores my sanity

    ….and helps to show me a way that Christianity can be a beacon for change rather than a tool for promoting white supremacy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ClouisePK
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Thoughtful, hopeful conversations that challenge complacency and invite action.
Guest lineups mix scholarship and lived experience with faith-driven social impact.
Listeners value the integration of faith with public life and ethics in policy debates.
Content is often courageous in addressing injustice while offering practical avenues for involvement.

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Mark Labberton on Christ Alone, Neighbor Love, and Rededicate 250
Q: What does it mean for a Christian to say that Jesus, not any nation or party or president, is Lord, Christ Alone?
Labberton explains that allegiance to Christ supersedes national loyalties, guiding ethical resistance and neighbor love even amidst political conflict.
Iran, the Obama Nuclear Deal, and the Lie of a “Just War”: David Cortright on Why Diplomacy Still Matters
Q: How long did the negotiations for the JCPOA take and what were the key concessions?
Negotiations began in earnest around 2010-2011 with European leadership, leading to a concession allowing low-level uranium enrichment at 3.67% under strict verification, in exchange for broader limits and inspections to curb any further nuclear development.
Catholic Social Teaching, Democracy, and the Trump Era: Cathleen Kaveny on Human Dignity and the Common Good
Q: What role do institutions play in preserving democracy according to Catholic social thought?
Institutions must be strong and trustworthy, capable of safeguarding rights, facilitating fair elections, and preventing manipulation, with an emphasis on transparency and accountability across judiciary, legislative, and executive branches.
Catholic Social Teaching, Democracy, and the Trump Era: Cathleen Kaveny on Human Dignity and the Common Good
Q: How should Catholics respond to leaders who claim religious legitimacy while policies demean immigrants and threaten democratic norms?
The teaching calls for solidarity with the vulnerable, commitment to the common good, and episcopal leadership that speaks clearly and courageously about these inconsistencies, without inflaming partisan divides.
Catholic Social Teaching, Democracy, and the Trump Era: Cathleen Kaveny on Human Dignity and the Common Good
Q: What does Catholic social teaching say about defending human dignity in a democracy under stress?
It emphasizes that every person bears the image of God, rights must be protected, and the rule of law should be applied to all equally, creating conditions for people to participate as co-rulers and co-subjects in a democracy.

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This program features in-depth conversations at the intersection of faith, justice, and public life, often centering on how belief systems shape policy, leadership, and social action. Hosts regularly probe immigration, democracy, media integrity, and moral responsibility, inviting guests who are scholars, faith leaders, and policy advocates to illuminate how faith informs civic engagement and societal change. A standout trait is the sustained emphasis on moral clarity, nonviolence, and courageous leadership, with episodes frequently highlighting immigrant families, human rights, and the role of religious communities in public life. Listeners who value ethics-driven discourse on politics and religion, and practical ways to mobilize for justi... more

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7. David Cortright
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