Red Letter Christians Podcast

Want to be part of the movement? Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple and Spotify. It’s a small act with a big impact to spread the word about Jesus + justice — your support helps us spark dialogue and mobilize listeners for impact. ----more---- Shane talks with his friend Jim Murphy, bestselling author of the legendary book Inner Excellence that went viral when football players from the Phi...

Want to be part of the movement? Give this podcast a 5-star rating on Apple and Spotify. It’s a small act with a big impact to spread the word about Jesus + justice — your support helps us spark dialogue and mobilize listeners for impact. ----more---- Shane talks with Judy Henderson who spent 35 years in jail for a crime she did not commit.  Her faith helped get her through -- they talk about her...

Shane talks with Pastor Carl Ruby about the urgent struggle to protect immigrant families against ICE raids and deportation.  Pastor Ruby is a pastor in Springfield, OH, where Haitian families have been under threat of deportation after VP Vance and President Trump claimed they ate people's pets, a false claim and racist trope that has led to real death threats in Springfield.  Hear how the church...

If you like this podcast and find value in this show, please do give us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and Spotify - it really helps us to get the word out. Thank you! ----more---- Shane talks with bestselling author John Eldredge about his past, and about his new book --  "Experience. Jesus. Really." Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/ To check out what RLC is up t...

Shane talks with Hannah Martin, a pastor and educator, who has helped shape the movement of RAWtools which turns guns into garden tools and has just co-authored a children's book "Sparking Peace."   Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/ To check out what RLC is up to, please visit us  www.redletterchristians.org  Follow us on Twitter:  @RedLetterXians Instagram:  @RedLe...

Shane talks with Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream about their recent arrests for protesting the proposed budget of Trump that cuts resources to the most vulnerable and increases military spending to over 1 Trillion dollars.  Shane and Ben have been friends for over 10 years now, and share a vision for a sweeter world, with less war and more ice cream. Help sustain the work of R...

Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/ To check out what RLC is up to, please visit us  www.redletterchristians.org  Follow us on Twitter:  @RedLetterXians Instagram:  @RedLetterXians Follow Shane on Instagram:  @shane.claiborne Twitter:  @ShaneClaiborne

Shane talks with Steve Chalke about the legacy of Tony Campolo, as well as Steve's newest project to rethink criminal justice as restorative justice in a new youth facility in the UK.   Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/ To check out what RLC is up to, please visit us  www.redletterchristians.org  Follow us on Twitter:  @RedLetterXians Instagram:  @RedLetterXians Fol...

Shane talks with Pastor Robb Ryerse about his new project "The Gospel According to Donald Trump" which shows the contrast between the Gospel of Jesus and the policies and rhetoric of President Trump. Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/ To check out what RLC is up to, please visit us  www.redletterchristians.org  Follow us on Twitter:  @RedLetterXians Instagram:  @RedL...

BONUS EPISODE: Shane talks with Rev. Erich Kussman whose church has created a sanctuary space for vulnerable families and has been organizing to protect immigrant neighbors from deportation.  He was also present when the Mayor of Newark was arrested by federal agents.  Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/ To check out what RLC is up to, please visit us  www.redletterch...

June 17 is the 10th anniversary of the mass shooting in Emanuel AME church which killed 9 people.  June is also Gun Violence Awareness Month.  Shane talks with Rev. Sharon Risher whose mother, Ethel Lance, was killed in Emanuel AME and who has become one of the most prominent leaders in the movement to end gun violence, and the death penalty, in the US.     Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redlet...

  Shane talks with law professor and death penalty expert Corinna Lain about her new book Secrets of the Killing State which exposes the untold story of lethal injection in America.  It also helps us understand why states are now using the electric chair and firing squad for executions.  Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/ To check out what RLC is up to, please visit...

Stay tuned until the end of the episode for a special song by Paul Demer, titled "Do Not Pray to Politicians (Psalm 146)" -  In this episode, Shane Claiborne hosts Rich Morales, a seasoned attorney and faith-based organizer, to discuss the critical issue of immigration in the United States. They delve into the moral imperatives of welcoming immigrants, policies under the current administration, an...

Shane talks with his friend Greg Boyd, author of The Myth of the Christian Nation. They talk about Jesus, and empires, and what it means to be people who would rather die than kill.   Get the book: https://reknew.org/book/myth-of-a-christian-nation-how-the-quest-for-political-power/   Music: Psalters "Dumpster Divers" Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/ To check out w...

Special episode w/Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove   Read more here: https://redletterchristians.org/2025/04/29/we-must-arrest-the-attention-of-the-nation/

Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a special song by Common Hymnal - "Truth Waivers Not" In this episode, Shane Claiborne talks with Reverend William H. Lamar IV about the state of the American empire and the deep principalities and powers at play. They delve into the targeted racial terror against Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church by the Proud Boys and the subsequent legal bat...

Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a special song "Good Good trouble" by Joel David Weir. In this episode, Shane Claiborne hosts Tim Whitaker, founder of The New Evangelicals, for an engaging discussion on the intersection of faith, activism, and Christian nationalism. They delve into the challenges facing modern Christianity, the importance of not just promising heaven but addressing presen...

Closing Song: "All Fire" by Carolyn Arends - In this episode, Shane Claiborne engages in an enlightening conversation with accomplished singer-songwriter Carolyn Arends. They discuss her musical journey, the resonant impact of her songs, and her deep-rooted faith. The episode also delves into Carolyn's involvement with Renovaré, an organization focused on spiritual renewal, and her personal connec...

Shane speaks with Khristi Lauren Adams, author of Womanish Theology: Discovering God through the Lens of Black Girlhood.   Learn more about Khristi: https://khristilaurenadams.com/ Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/ To check out what RLC is up to, please visit us  www.redletterchristians.org  Follow us on Twitter:  @RedLetterXians Instagram:  @RedLetterXians Follow S...

In this special episode, podcast manager Vanessa Gomez steps in front of the microphone to interview Father Bill W., a significant influence on her recovery journey. Father Bill W. delves into his journey, the impactful practice of Two-Way Prayer, and the origins of the Oxford Group which heavily influenced Alcoholics Anonymous and later became a peacemaking community. This episode aims to shed li...

Outro song is "Be Love" by Common Hymnal: https://commonhymnal.com/ Shane speaks with Amethyst Rodriguez about transforming philanthropy.  Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/ To check out what RLC is up to, please visit us  www.redletterchristians.org  Follow us on Twitter:  @RedLetterXians Instagram:  @RedLetterXians Follow Shane on Instagram:  @shane.claiborne Twitt...

Recorded on February 25th (what would have been Tony's 90th birthday), this special podcast episode is dedicated to the remarkable journey and enduring influence of Tony Campolo. From anecdotes to spiritual insights, join us in commemorating a life well-lived. Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/ To check out what RLC is up to, please visit us  www.redletterchristians....

President Trump's address to the nation came on the eve of Ash Wednesday and Lent.  In light of that, Shane reflects on the State of the Union in America and the state of the church.  He invites us to think of this season as a time of repentance, reflection, and emptying ourselves to be filled with God. Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/ To check out what RLC is up t...

Join us for a heartfelt conversation as Shane Claiborne and Julio Hernandez tackle immigration, radical hospitality, and the power of community action. Discover how faith and love can shape our response to pressing global issues. Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/ To check out what RLC is up to, please visit us  www.redletterchristians.org  Follow us on Twitter:  @Re...

Struggling to understand the dynamics of faith, politics, and identity in today's world? Join Shane Claiborne with special guest Doug Pagitt, from Vote Common Good, as they delve deep into the complexities of the recent U.S. election, faith-driven political activism, and the need for open dialogue.  For more information on Doug, visit: https://dougpagitt.com/   Help sustain the work of RLC: www.re...