The Jim Wallis Podcast

In the aftermath of the mass shooting at a high school in Florida, we saw and heard courageous student survivors stand up to and call out politicians in a manner we haven't seen since student protestors worked together to end the Vietnam War. Unfortunately, we also saw and heard the head of the National Rifle Association Wayne LaPierre commit what might be called heresy and blasphemy, when he decl...

In response to the tragic shooting at a Florida high school this week, the Rev. Jim Wallis pronounces, "I believe the National Rifle Association and their gun-running sponsors are responsible for the death of Florida children and their teachers." The politicians and pundits who are so quick to send their thoughts and prayers also need to be held accountable Wallis continues, "I believe the elected...

As President Trump and his minions deliberately mislead the American public with lies, distortions, and omissions in order to deflect and diminish the special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into possible Russian collusion, potential obstruction of justice, and alleged money laundering, we could be headed into what the media is calling a "constitutional crisis." The Rev. Jim Wallis shows us...

80 faith leaders who represent Hundreds of Millions of Christians took an unprecedented stand against the racism and poverty, citing an integral link between the two sins against God. The Unity Declaration on Racism and Poverty, which was sent to members of Congress before last night’s State of the Union address, appeals to all people, especially Christians, to actively work against racism and pov...

The country reels from the racist rants of the President ,who used profane language in the White House to question why the United States cannot attract more immigrants from majority-white countries instead of what he called Sh!th0les, like countries in Africa, Haiti, and El Salvador. Given Trump's appalling words and behavior, the Rev. Jim Wallis reminds us the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.&nbsp...

Donald Trump has voiced once again his racist, and anti-Christian, views regarding immigrants, people of color, and the poor. Multiple sources, Republican and Democrat, have confirmed that the President denigrated immigrants from what he called Sh!tHole countries: Haiti, El Salvador and every country in Africa. Then, he confirmed his racial bias, saying we should bring more people from Norway, an...

The Republican Party has embraced religious fundamentalism, a false version of Christianity that is antithetical to the teachings of Jesus Christ, while the Democratic Party has created an irrational and divisive secular fundamentalism often seeming to attack religion itself. These two forces have coalesced to force Christians into a state of political homelessness. The Reverend Jim Wallis says, "...

In the midst of fear and despair, the Rev. Jim Wallis finds comfort and joy through living and trusting Christmas. We see the dominant political party planning to cut programs for the poor to cut taxes for the rich — and we fear the devastation of the vulnerable and low-income families. We see our massive economic inequality growing, and virtually every policy decision by those currently in power...

White Evangelicals ignored the moral degradation of Alabama Senatorial candidate Judge Roy Moore in a shocking display of political hypocrisy. As the world watched the outcome of the special election, Black Christians saved the integrity of our nation and restored the true meaning of evangelism. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...

The Rev. Jim Wallis was one of twelve faith leaders who were arrested for reading Bible verses in the Senate Hart Building. As the Republican Senate majority plans to pass a Tax Bill that will strip away food, shelter, and medical care for the poor while doling money to the very rich, people of faith gathered to read aloud from the 2000 verses of the Bible that call upon all of us to tend to those...

"Locker Room Talk" doesn't only happen in locker rooms and it frequently leads to much more than talk. In order to drastically change our culture to make our world safe for women, we must radically reinvent what we mean by masculinity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Rev. Jim Wallis follows the chain of deception that starts at the very top of our government to give voice to the proverb, "The Lord detests lying lips but he delights in people who are trustworthy." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The Rev. Jim Wallis has a strong suggestion for those in power who are engaged in the debate over Immigration Policy: "Read Your Bible!" The Bible has almost 100 references to immigrants with a clear and consistent commandment: Welcome them and treat them as you would your own. Jesus has even stronger words for Donald Trump and others who are refusing refuge for the Dreamers--the people living amo...

As a teenager in the 60's, Jim's activism drove him from the Church. His search for a deeper meaning in social justice, brought him back. Listen to his very personal story about his conversion and bringing his faith to his public life. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

When the Values Voters welcomed Donald Trump, they embraced a man who is the "consummate worshiper of money, sex, and power." Washington Post columnist Michael Gerson labeled the standing ovations of Donald Trump and Steve Bannon at the Values Voter Summit idolatry . Listen to today's podcast to hear the challenge, the Reverend Jim Wallis has now laid down to Tony Perkins, president of the Family...

Donald Trump, who has the unchecked power to launch nuclear weapons, is an "intellectual, emotional, and moral failure." A Catholic priest at Georgetown University once said, "To build and launch a nuclear weapon is a sin." but Donald Trump says he doesn't understand why the United States doess'nt use their nuclear arsenal. And when his alarming views are exposed by the media, he threatens to blow...

In a tradition as old as protests themselves, President Trump and other critics of Black athlete protesters want you to focus on HOW people are protesting instead, of WHY they are protesting. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Heeding the call of Matthew 25, a diverse group of religious leaders united to preserve the Affordable Care Act to protect the most vulnerable among us. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

JIm recalls coming of age in Detroit in the 60's. Sadly, not much has changed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .