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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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In this compelling conversation, Jim Wallis speaks with Brian Kaylor, president and editor-in-chief of Word & Way and host of Dangerous Dogma, about his new book The Bible According to Christian Nationalists. Kaylor exposes how Scripture is being dis... more

In this deeply moving episode of The Jim Wallis Podcast, Jim speaks with Palestinian theologian Samuel Munayer, co-editor of The Cross and the Olive Tree. Munayer offers a rare and urgent conversation about faith, justice, and reconciliation amid gen... more

Jim Wallis welcomes Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr.—author, moral thinker, and Princeton professor—for a timely, unfiltered conversation on the centrality of race in America’s current political and spiritual crisis. They dig beneath the headlines, exploring

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In this episode of The Jim Wallis Podcast, Jim Wallis sits down with Jennifer Walker Thomas, co-Executive Director of Mormon Women for Ethical Government (MWEG) and co-host of the Proclaim Peace podcast, to explore how faith communities can actively ... more

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Recent Guests

Samuel Munayer
Palestinian theologian and co-editor of *The Cross and the Olive Tree*
Humanitarian organization working in Gaza and the West Bank
Episode: The Cross and the Olive Tree: Palestinian Theology, Lament, and Living Hope
Jennifer Walker Thomas
Co-executive director of Mormon Women for Ethical Government and co-host of the Proclaim Peace Podcast
Mormon Women for Ethical Government
Episode: Faithful Peacemaking in Turbulent Times: Jim Wallis with Jennifer Walker Thomas
Rob Schenck
An ordained evangelical minister and president of the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Institute
Dietrich Bonhoeffer Institute
Episode: Faith in the Crosshairs: Rob Schenck on Evangelicals, Trump, and the Perils of Christian Nationalism
Reggie Williams
Associate Professor of Theology at St. Louis University and Bonhoeffer scholar
St. Louis University
Episode: Echoes of Resistance: Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the Black Social Gospel, and Confronting Christian Nationalism Today
Heather McGhee
Author of The Sum of Us, Chair of the Board of Color of Change
Color of Change
Episode: Ending Systemic Racism in the United States
Carlos Malave
A leading Latino faith leader and president of the Latino Christian National Network.
Latino Christian National Network
Episode: Faith, Fear, and Resistance: Rev. Carlos Malave on ICE, Immigrant Dignity, and Christian Solidarity
Chris Coons
Senator representing Delaware, known for bipartisan collaboration and social justice advocacy
U.S. Senate
Episode: Sen. Chris Coons on Pentecost Witness, Faith, Justice & the Moral Budget
Dr. Robert P. Jones
Founder and president of Public Religion Research Institute
Public Religion Research Institute
Episode: Trump’s Historic Unpopularity: Majority See Him as a Dangerous Dictator
Adam Taylor
President of Sojourners and author of A More Perfect Union
Sojourners
Episode: Bonhoeffer's Legacy: Confronting Injustice Today with Adam Taylor.

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Jim Wallis
Host of The Jim Wallis Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 144 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 States7 months 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 States7 months 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 States3 years ago

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Many emphasize the importance of addressing social justice issues through a faith perspective, resonating with contemporary societal challenges.
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Faithful Peacemaking in Turbulent Times: Jim Wallis with Jennifer Walker Thomas
Q: How do you and the women you work with navigate this tension between holding leaders accountable and remaining non-partisan?
We hold people accountable to laws and to our Constitution without labeling them as partisan, by focusing on the violations rather than the political affiliations.
Faithful Peacemaking in Turbulent Times: Jim Wallis with Jennifer Walker Thomas
Q: How should faith communities across traditions come together to denounce and counter this culture of violence?
Faith communities have an obligation or an opportunity to re-assert and re-imagine the critical role they play in being a core part of our national community while pulling people together to do good things.
The Soul Work of Justice: Wes Granberg-Michaelson on Faith, Activism, and Resilience
Q: What wisdom does your book offer to people who feel like they simply don't have the strength to keep going?
Grounding in God's love and detaching oneself from outcomes can foster resilience, allowing deeper engagement without being overwhelmed.
The Soul Work of Justice: Wes Granberg-Michaelson on Faith, Activism, and Resilience
Q: What practices or disciplines have you found to be most sustaining for justice advocates in seasons of political turmoil?
Creating a holding space for reflection and engagement is crucial, alongside daily practices like journaling and taking breaks for retreat.
Walking with the Stranger: Bishop Daniel Gutierrez on Faith, Justice, and Immigration in America
Q: What should a bishop say about approaching important decision-making in an election year?
Open your hearts, sit with strangers, listen to their stories, and let that empathy drive how you respond to others.

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Conversations emphasize the intersection of faith and social justice, focusing on how spiritual beliefs influence political views and actions. Episodes typically explore pressing social issues, such as economic disparities, healthcare access, and the implications of government policies on marginalized communities. The discussions often include insights from various guests, including political figures, academics, and activists, highlighting the necessity of moral courage in addressing societal challenges. Noteworthy themes involve critiques of political extremism, particularly in relation to Christian nationalism, and the advocacy for compassionate policies that support the vulnerable.

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1. Samuel Munayer
2. Jennifer Walker Thomas
3. Rob Schenck
4. Reggie Williams
5. Heather McGhee
6. Carlos Malave
7. Chris Coons
8. Dr. Robert P. Jones

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