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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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Jim Simpson, writing in the Jim Wallis newsletter God's Politics, draws clear parallels from the genesis of Jim’s activism chronicled in the 1971 essay Post-American Christianity to the threat we face today under the Trump regime:

Jim names some of ... more

Reverend John Edgerton of Old South Church in Boston explains the campaign to divest from Citizens Bank and resist the presence of ICE in local communities. Edgerton shares how the Greater Boston Interfaith Organization used pledged deposits, discipl... more

Senator Tim Kaine discusses what it means to be a faith-forward Democrat in a political moment when more Democrats are openly reclaiming religion as part of their public witness. Kaine reflects on Jesuit formation, Catholic faith, and his Honduras ex... more

Pastor Mike McBride discusses the meaning and mission of the Freedom Summer Revivals: a movement designed to awaken faith, strengthen Black churches, and organize moral courage for the struggle for voting rights, justice, and liberation. The conversa... more

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Recent Guests

Reverend John Edgerton
Senior Minister, Old South Church in Boston
Old South Church in Boston
Episode: Faithful Economic Organizing Cuts Off Funding of ICE Detention Center Construction
Tim Kaine
United States Senator speaking on faith-forward politics
United States Senate
Episode: Sen. Tim Kaine on Faith-Forward Politics, Democracy, and Standing Up to Authoritarianism
Pastor Michael McBride
Pastor known for Freedom Summer Revivals
Freedom Summer Revivals / Justice Revivals
Episode: Pastor Mike McBride on Freedom Summer Revivals, Black Church Power, and Justice
Eddie S. Glaude Jr.
James S. MacDonald Distinguished University Professor of African-American Studies at Princeton University; author
Princeton University
Episode: Eddie Glaude on America’s Divided Soul and the 250th Anniversary
Melissa Rogers
Former Executive Director of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships under President Obama
White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
Episode: Obama Presidential Center, Faith, and the Future of Democracy
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

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Jim Wallis
Host of The Jim Wallis Podcast, a prominent Christian ethicist and social justice advocate focused on faith-informed public life.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 154 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

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Faithful Economic Organizing Cuts Off Funding of ICE Detention Center Construction
Q: What first moved you to take up the campaign against Citizens Bank, and why was it a pastoral issue as well as an institutional one?
It began from a conviction inspired by clergy colleagues in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge, recognizing a strategic opportunity to align faith with public witness and to address how banking choices affect immigrant communities.
Pastor Mike McBride on Freedom Summer Revivals, Black Church Power, and Justice
Q: How can multiracial participation be authentically achieved in these revivals?
White allies must show up, participate without seeking leadership, take messages back to their own communities, and act as evangelists to broaden the coalition.
Pastor Mike McBride on Freedom Summer Revivals, Black Church Power, and Justice
Q: What is the urgent need that gives rise to these Freedom Summer Revivals?
They aim to awaken faith, organize moral courage, and connect spiritual renewal to public witness in order to protect Black representation and confront the structural challenges facing voting rights.
Sen. Tim Kaine on Faith-Forward Politics, Democracy, and Standing Up to Authoritarianism
Q: Can you share a concrete example where your faith influenced a policy decision?
On immigration reform, I spoke on the Senate floor in Spanish to make the policy accessible to communities that News in Spanish rely on, showing that faith and lived experience can drive inclusive communication and policy.
Sen. Tim Kaine on Faith-Forward Politics, Democracy, and Standing Up to Authoritarianism
Q: What does it mean for you to be a faith-forward Democrat, and how does that shape your approach to governing?
Being faith-forward means leading with motivation drawn from religious faith, using that as a yardstick to judge actions and cultivate accountability, while promoting justice and the dignity of all people.

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What is The Jim Wallis Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Thoughtful conversations at the intersection of faith, justice, and public life. Episodes regularly feature theologians, policymakers, journalists, and activists who discuss how faith informs civic engagement, democracy, civil rights, and social policy. Notable throughlines include nonviolence, voting rights, immigration, poverty alleviation, and the role of religious leaders in public discourse. A distinctive aspect is the host's emphasis on bridging faith and policy without compromising moral clarity, often challenging partisan narratives while inviting diverse perspectives. The format tends toward in-depth interviews that pair historical or ethical reflection with contemporary urgency, making it appealing to listeners who want principled... more

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2. Tim Kaine
3. Pastor Michael McBride
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6. Ron Adams
7. David Beckmann
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