Red Letter Christians Podcast

Shane Claiborne introduces his guest, Philip Farah, from the Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace. They discuss issues related to the death penalty, gun violence, and the importance of building a better world. Farah shares his personal story of being a Palestinian Christian born in Jerusalem. They also explore the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the role of Christianity in advocating for peace an...

Special guests Rev. Ashley Guthas and Kirk Lyman-Barner join from Georgia, where they are part of a historic church and community, the home church of President Jimmy Carter, birthplace of Koinonia Farm and Habitat for Humanity.  We discuss the complexities of pastoring a church in politically divided times.  Outro song by Common Hymnal: https://commonhymnal.com/ Help sustain the work of RLC: www.r...

A fresh conversation on grace, and disagreeing well with each other... with pastor and author Jay Bakker, son of televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker. Visit https://revolutionchurch.com/ for more information 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 Insta...

Stay tuned until the end of the episode for special song by John Francis O'Mara called "Kill The Dreamer" www.johnfrancisomara.com _ Shane reflects on the historic collision of Trump's inauguration and Martin Luther King Day.  The inauguration of Donald Trump's happens to Jan. 20, which is also the national holiday celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. Help sustain the work of RLC: www...

As we kick off 2024, Shane reflects on some of the significant moments of 2024 and some things he's looking forward to in 2025.   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:  @Sha...

On the anniversary of the attack on the Capitol (Jan. 6, 2021), Shane reflects on the danger of Christian nationalism and the heresy of "America First."  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....

Special guest, circus-performer, comedian, and nature lover... and Shane's wife -- the legendary Katie Jo Brotherton.  Recorded on the floor of the laundry room while the baby is sleeping.  Interwoven with humor and deep reflections, the couple also shares about their Advent devotional inspired by Palestinian Christians and their hope in a world filled with struggle. Whether you’re here for the li...

Join Shane Claiborne for this special Christmas edition of the podcast, where we dive deep into the true meaning of the season. Amid the hustle and bustle of shopping, decorating, and gift-giving, Shane challenges us to step back and reflect on the radical love and solidarity of Jesus—born as a homeless baby into a world of violence and suffering. Check out: AdventConspiracy.org  Help sustain the...

From December 23, 2023: "This Advent, while global Christians prepare to commemorate the arrival of the Prince of Peace, our Palestinian kin in Gaza suffer unthinkable violence. Their cries for deliverance, echoing those of two millennia ago, seem to be falling unheard in the United States. To see their pain and hear their cries, US Christians must move beyond information to transformation...from...

Dave Gibbons shares about his recently released book, “The Shape of my Eyes,” on why he wrote his story, on why all of our histories matter, and why they deserve to be told. 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...

"It’s easier to get a gun in America than it is to get rid of a gun.   Even gun buybacks and incentivized gun surrender events can be problematic, because law enforcement agencies have a record of putting the guns right back on the market. Just as it is unthinkable for police to sell back heroin from a drug bust, we have to insist that law enforcement agencies stop selling weapons.  It is a violat...

Join us as we dive into the critical response led by Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz and local activist Sally Mann in Newham, a diverse London borough facing challenges from recent riots and threats of white supremacist activity. Mayor Fiaz, a powerful advocate for equality and inclusivity, along with Sally Mann, a prominent community leader, work tirelessly to promote unity and security in Newham. This episo...

https://redletterchristians.org/2024/11/20/tony-campolo-sociologist-and-famed-red-letter-christian-has-died/ We are deeply saddened to share that co-founder of Red Letter Christians, Tony Campolo, has passed away on November 19, 2024. Tony was a highly impactful spiritual figure and Shane reflects on his connection to Tony and the work they've done. God bless.     Tony's Book: https://www.amazon.c...

We are excited to have October's featured guest Eliza Griswold talking about her latest book, "Circle of Hope: A Reckoning of Love, Power and Justice in an American Church" with Shane Claiborne and Katie Jo Brotherton. About the Book: "Circle of Hope" is an intimate portrait of a church, its radical mission, and its riveting crisis. “The revolution I wanted to be part of was in the church.” Americ...

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 Intro song by Common Hymnal: https://commonhymnal.com/

Rev. Amy Cantrell is a passionate advocate based in BeLoved Asheville, an intentional community focused on providing care and support for those facing homelessness, poverty, and systemic racism. At BeLoved, a diverse, intersectional community, members from all walks of life work together to create sustainable solutions to social injustices through shared love and mutual support. For more about BeL...

Shane Claiborne speaks about placing our hope not in a person, politician or political party but to place our hope in Christ alone. Our hope lies not in the donkey of the Democrats or the elephant of the GOP - it lays firmly instead on the lamb, on Jesus. Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/ To check out what RLC is up to, please visit us  www.redletterchristians.org ...

Learn more about David Gushee: https://www.davidpgushee.com/   Get his book: https://www.davidpgushee.com/book/the-moral-teachings-of-jesus/   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 T...

More information on RLC Revivals: https://redletterchristians.org/red-letter-revivals-2024/ Buy The Ballot and the Bible by Kaitlyn Schiess From RLC's Book Club on August 27, 2024 - We are excited to have our dear friend Kaitlyn Schiess as the featured book club author for the month of August where we will be spotlighting her book, "The Ballot and the Bible." The book asks: How do Bible passages w...

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Watch Tony's Presentation at CATC2024 Tony Deik is a Palestinian Christian from Bethlehem, Palestine. For the last thirteen years, he has lived and ministered in different contexts, including in the Philippines, Hong Kong, England, Palestine, and Bolivia. Tony is a member of the Networking Team and Board of Directors of the International Fellowship for Mission as Transformation, Lecturer in Biblic...

Dr. Peter Enns (PhD, Harvard University)  is a frequent contributor to journals and encyclopedias, and is the author of several books, including, The Bible Tells Me So: Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable to Read It (HarperOne), The Bible and the Believer: How to Read the Bible Critically and Religiously (with Marc Brettler and Daniel Harrington, Oxford University Press), Inspiration and In...

Follow Pastor Michael McBride - https://linktr.ee/Impastormike_ "Pastor Mike majored in Addiction Studies and Counseling at Bethany College before completing seminary at Duke University where he earned a Master of Divinity. God led him back to the Bay Area where he planted The Way Christian Center in 2005. He immersed himself in the local community: directing Black Campus Ministries at Cal and hea...

Pre-Order The Spirit of Justice here: https://www.zondervan.com/p/spirit-of-justice/   https://substack.com/@jemartisby "I wrote this book because people need to be reminded that they are not alone in their struggle against racism. A great cloud of witnesses from our past courageously confronted racism in their time, often under even harsher circumstances than we face now, and their lives offer a...

In this special bonus episode, Pastor Carl Ruby responds to the hatred and racism in Springfield, OH spurred by political current events. "Carl is very involved in the community as a spokesperson on a variety of issues of social justice, and is particulary passionate about welcoming immigrants to our community. Prior to becoming pastor [at Central Christian], Carl was part of the Evangelical Immig...