The Jim Wallis Podcast

On this episode of The Jim Wallis Podcast , Jim speaks with theologian and extremism expert Matthew D. Taylor about why Epiphany is a season of revelation that exposes both divine light and political lies. Together, they connect the Magi story, Herod’s tyranny, and the “slaughter of the innocents” to January 6, the second Trump administration, ICE violence, and the rise of White Christian National...

Christian ethicist David Gushee joins Jim Wallis for a sobering Advent conversation on moral empathy in an age of school shootings, antisemitic violence, and Trump’s callous public rhetoric.  They discuss the Hanukkah massacre in Australia, the Brown University shooting, Trump’s vile response to the murder of Rob Reiner and Michelle Singer, the rise of authoritarian reactionary Christianity,...

In this episode of the Jim Wallis Podcast, Jim is joined by Rev. Gabriel Salguero, president of the National Latino Evangelical Coalition, to talk about the Advent Welcome: Immigration Solidarity Initiative. They discuss how Latino and immigrant churches are facing indiscriminate immigration enforcement, why attendance in some congregations has dropped by up to 40 percent, and how pastors are resp...

Presiding Bishop Michael Curry joins Jim Wallis for a powerful Advent conversation on “patient impatience” — acting boldly for justice without believing we are in charge of history.  They explore how Advent fuels long‑distance courage in the Trump era–from the parable of the persistent widow and slave‑preacher wisdom–to today’s struggles for democracy, racial justice, and a deeper revolutiona...

In this compelling Jim Wallis Podcast episode, Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami brings clarity, compassion, and challenge to the national conversation on immigration. Drawing from decades of pastoral experience among immigrant communities, Wenski discusses the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ urgent new message, underscores the core gospel call to defend the vulnerable, and urges action for j...

Faith leaders Jim Wallis and Justin Giboney take on America’s toxic polarization—exploring compassion, conviction, and moral imagination in public life. Giboney, attorney, minister, and co-founder of the AND Campaign, shares insights from his new book, “Don’t Let Nobody Turn You Around,” drawing wisdom from the Black church tradition and challenging listeners to rethink political binaries, face ha...

Host Jim Wallis sits down with Claire Borzner, Director of Federal Government Relations for Share Our Strength, to discuss the latest developments on the (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Borzner reveals how benefit cuts and funding delays threaten 42 million Americans with crippling hunger—especially children, seniors, and working families. Hear first-hand stories of hardship and...

Jim Wallis talks with Amelia Kegan, Associate General Secretary for Policy and Advocacy at the Friends Committee on National Legislation, about the looming SNAP cuts during the government shutdown. They discuss the real-life impact on millions of families, the faith community’s powerful advocacy, and how “faith cover” can help Congress do the right thing. From personal stories to policy insights,...

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 distorted to serve political ends—and calls the Church to reclaim biblical truth and moral courage in an age of rising authoritarianism. Together,...

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 genocide and occupation. Drawing on the living imagery of the olive tree—its rootedness, fruit, and resilience—Munayer explores how Palestinian Christi...

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 the “lie at the heart of America’s self-understanding,” the urgent need for multiracial democracy, and what spiritual renewal demands of us all. Eddie Gl...

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 resist political violence and promote ethical leadership amid division.  Following a tragic mass shooting at a Michigan Church of Jesus Christ o...

Join Jim Wallis for an inspiring conversation with renowned contemplative activist Wes Granberg-Michaelson, author of The Soul Work of Justice . Discover how inner spiritual practices fuel lasting commitment to justice—even amid political turmoil. Wes shares stories from his fifty years of journaling, spiritual discipline, and advocacy, offering wisdom for anyone wrestling with despair, burnout, o...

In this special rebroadcast, Jim Wallis sits down with Rev. Rob Schenck, longtime evangelical leader and president of the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Institute, to examine the complex relationship between white evangelicals, the Trump administration, and the rise of Christian nationalism. Schenck reflects on his personal journey, the moral crossroads facing the evangelical community, and how faith is bein...

In this episode of the Jim Wallis Podcast, Jim Wallis sits down with Dr. Reggie Williams, Bonhoeffer scholar and Associate Professor of Theology at St. Louis University, for a fearless exploration of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s radical life during the rise of Nazism in Germany. Williams draws a bold, unflinching line from Bonhoeffer’s resistance against Hitler-era fascism to the present-day surge of Tru...

Join Jim Wallis in a powerful conversation with Bishop Daniel Gutierrez of the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. Drawing from his journey from hardship to spiritual leadership, Gutierrez shares poignant insights on immigration, inclusion, and the transformative call of the Gospel to welcome the stranger. Explore how faith shapes our response to today’s political and social challenges—and how chur...

In this powerful episode, Jim Wallis sits down with national veterans’ leader Paul Rieckhoff. Together, they dive into the intersection of faith, military service, and the urgent need for moral leadership in American democracy. From combat zones to Capitol Hill, Rieckhoff shares candid stories about what fuels real service, the dangers of political division, and how faith can inspire change. This...

In this special reprise of the Jim Wallis Podcast, we revisit a vital conversation with Heather McGhee, author of The Sum of Us . As we navigate the turbulence of the second Trump administration—marked by escalating racial divisions, attacks on truth, and deepening inequality—Heather’s insights are more urgent than ever. This episode cuts to the heart of systemic racism’s cost—not just to people o...

Join Jim Wallis in this compelling episode as he sits down with Reverend Carlos Malave, President of the Latino Christian National Network, to discuss the escalating impact of immigration enforcement, ICE militarization, and the courageous resistance rising from Latino communities and faith leaders. Drawing from powerful personal stories and urgent national developments, Rev. Malave exposes the de...

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nicholas Kristof joins Jim Wallis for a powerful, urgent conversation about the moral crisis facing America and the world. Together, they explore  the devastating and deadly impacts of humanitarian aid cuts,  the role of faith and truth in public life, and  the stories of real people affected by policy decisions.  Tune in for a deeply human dis...

Join Rev. Jim Wallis as he brings the spirit of Chautauqua to The Jim Wallis Podcast. This episode, recorded during his week as Chaplain and Preacher at the historic Chautauqua Institution, explores how the teachings of Jesus offer a moral compass in times of national crisis. Drawing on powerful stories from the Senate steps and personal moments with his family, Jim unpacks foundational biblical t...

Rev. Jim Wallis confronts the alarming rise in political violence since 2016, sharing personal stories from the recent Minnesota shootings and challenging Christians to reclaim nonviolence. Drawing on data, faith, and history, Wallis calls for courage, truth, and peacemaking in an age of fear and intimidation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...

In this powerful episode of the Jim Wallis Podcast, faith leaders from across America gather at the U.S. Capitol during Pentecost Week to protest the proposed federal budget. Through prayer, song, and prophetic witness, they call on Congress to reject policies that harm the most vulnerable. Hear stirring speeches, moving music, and a call to action for a moral budget that reflects the values of ju...

Sen. Chris Coons joins Jim Wallis to expose the moral crisis in the Trump budget—devastating cuts to Medicaid & SNAP, tax breaks for the wealthy, and the urgent Pentecost Witness for a Moral Budget event at the steps of the Capitol on June 10th of Pentecost Week . Discover how faith and justice are shaping this critical debate for millions of vulnerable Americans. See Privacy Policy at https:/...

In this powerful episode, Jim Wallis interviews Brendan Duke, Senior Director of Federal Budget Policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities to break down the Trump administration’s proposed budget cuts to SNAP (food stamps) and Medicaid. Duke explains how these changes could strip food and healthcare from millions of low-income Americans, while redirecting $1.1 trillion in benefits to the...