Red Letter Christians Podcast
Red Letter Christians
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A Christian commentary podcast hosted by Red Letter Christians leaders Dr. Tony Campolo and Shane Claiborne. It explores the way of Jesus in the world today, inspired by Bibles that print Jesus’s words in red and the aim of living as if he meant what he said. Some episodes are adapted from the UK radio show Across the Pond on Premier Radio, while others come from Faith Forums, book clubs, and monthly morning prayer events.
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Violence Is the Disease: Shane Claiborne 15.10.2026 42minShane examines the U.S. death penalty as both a failed experiment and a theological crisis. Drawing on the harrowing executions of Krista Pike and Byron Black, he challenges Christians to confront their role in sustaining capital punishment—arguing that true justice and mercy require abolishing the "machinery of death" once and for all. Connect with RLC 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 Get involved and support the work of Death Penalty Action -
Reclaiming Conservative: A Sermon from Rev. William Barber 08.10.2026 1h 1minThis week we revisit an archival Lynchburg revival sermon from Rev. Dr. William Barber. Confronting widespread poverty, voter suppression, and systemic injustice, Barber asks: Does the church have anything to say? Defining true theological conservatism as fidelity to God's core commands—justice, mercy, and love for the oppressed—Barber challenges believers to reject compromised religion and organize for a transformed, just society. --- Connect with Rev Barber Repairers of the Breach IG Poor Peoples Campaign IG Rev. Barber on Facebook Rev. Barber’s most recent books Connect with RLC 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 -
On Gaza: Shane Claiborne 01.10.2026 34minIn this episode, Shane Claiborne challenges the false binaries dividing our world and calls for a faith rooted in universal compassion. Reflecting on the violence in Israel and Gaza, Shane rejects the idea that mourning one group means dismissing the suffering of another, insisting that true empathy must honor every human life. He also confronts Christianity’s historical complicity in anti-Semitism and examines how theology has long been weaponized against Jewish communities. Tune in for a candid, necessary conversation on resisting tribalism, speaking out against injustice, and choosing an active love that refuses to take sides against humanity. --- Connect with RLC 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 -
Creativity in the Margins: A Conversation with Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove 24.09.2026 53minThis week, Shane and Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove reflect on two decades of new monasticism, exploring how intentional community, Christian faith, and social justice intersect to challenge modern culture and inspire radical peacemaking. Connect with Jonathan Jonathan on Substack Repairers of the Breach Jonathan’s site Connect with RLC 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 -
9-11: 25 Years Later 17.09.2026 33minOn the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Shane Claiborne grieves the lives lost and confronts the violence that followed—from wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to suffering in Gaza, Iran, and the West Bank. He rejects religious extremism, Christian nationalism, militarism, and retaliation, calling Christians to courageous peacemaking, solidarity with families affected by war, and overcoming evil with good. Connect with RLC 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 -
Mending Divides: Episode 1 10.09.2026 46minThis week, we’re excited to switch it up and bring you the pilot episode from the newest season of Global Immersion's podcast, Mending Divides. This story-driven series explores what it means to be companions to our friends and loved ones—especially as they move through the pain of their own forgiveness journeys. Connect Global Immersion Podcast GI on Instagram Jer Swigart Connect with RLC 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 -
Who Is My Neighbor?: A Conversation with Guerline Jozef 03.09.2026 51minThis week we talk with Guerline Jozef, co-founder of the Haitian Bridge Alliance, and discuss how Christian values demand welcoming immigrants. We talk about Haiti's history and how U.S. foreign policy has contributed to gang violence and instability there. She calls on senators to support Senate Bill S.4814 to protect Haitian communities and offers ways to get involved. Connect with Guerline Guerline on Instagram Gureline on Facebook Haitian Bridge Alliance Connect with RLC 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 -
A World in Crisis: A Conversation with Ruth Valerio 27.08.2026 40minShane Claiborne talks with theologian Dr. Ruth Valerio about her work promoting creation care in churches through the EcoChurch. They discuss the climate crisis, UK activism around Gaza, and Valerio's book "How to Survive a World in Crisis," which shares practical ways to stay hopeful and engaged while caring for others and the planet. Connect Ruth on Instagram Ruth’s site EcoChurch Connect with RLC 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 -
Katie Jo Returns: A Conversation with Katie Jo Brotherton 20.08.2026 30minShane Claiborne welcomes back his wife, Katie Jo Brotherton, for a wide-ranging, humorous conversation sparked by her high school answer to her favorite part of the Bible. They discuss favorite Bible passages and stories, whether everything in the Bible happened (including Jonah and Lot’s wife), different voices within scripture, and a fascination with the Apocrypha. --- Connect with RLC 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 -
The Cost of Peace: A Conversation with Jack Sullivan 13.08.2026 40minShane interviews Rev. Dr. Jack Sullivan Jr., a Disciples of Christ minister and former Ohio Council of Churches leader. Sullivan has fought against the death penalty since the 1980s, deepening his commitment to restorative justice after his sister's murder in 1997. He advocates for nonviolent conflict resolution and the church's role in supporting vulnerable communities. Connect with Jack Jack on Facebook Jack’s site Connect with RLC 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 -
NPA Morning Prayer Event 07.08.2026 58minShane Claiborne hosts a special Red Letter Christians morning prayer episode featuring leaders from the newly launched National Peacemaker Association. Timed with the anniversaries of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the episode pairs Scripture, prayer, and worship with urgent calls to nonviolence. Guest leaders—including Rev. Jack Sullivan Jr. and Rev. Sharon Risher—share powerful personal testimonies on gun violence prevention, conscientious objection, and the NPA Peacemaker Pledge, inspiring listeners to pair active faith with peacemaking. Connect with RLC 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 -
The National Peacemaker Association: Shane Claiborne 01.08.2026 25minShane announces the National Peacemaker Association (NPA), a global movement uniting activists against war, gun violence, and state-sanctioned violence. From building out nonviolence certifications and political accountability to the Peacemaker Pledge, discover how NPA is organizing for peace. Connect with RLC 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 -
The Death Penalty: A Moral Paradox - Shane Claiborne 23.07.2026 41minShane reflects on 50 years of the modern U.S. death penalty, tracing his journey from defender to opponent on moral and Christian grounds. Exposing its roots in poverty, racial bias, and historical lynching, he highlights abolitionist activism—from prayer vigils to powerful stories of exonerees and former wardens haunted by botched executions. Connect with RLC 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 -
Forging Peace: A Conversation with Scotty Utz 16.07.2026 35minThis week, we talk to Scotty Utz from RAWtools South and discuss transforming firearms into garden tools and designing faith-informed, survivor-centered rituals around gun destruction. We cover RAWTools' efforts to promote nonviolence through certification programs and their Gun Violence Awareness Month events, including the Blacksmith-a-Marathon, which honors all victims of gun violence. Connect with Scotty Scotty’s site RAWTool South RAWTools South IG Connect with RLC 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 -
Legacy of Action: A Conversation with Terry Webb 09.07.2026 32minWe speak with longtime Red Letter Christian supporter and author Terry Webb about her 94 years of life, how she's grown her faith, and her new book, "Christian Citizenship Endangered in America.” A response to Trumpism and the rise of Christian nationalism shaping U.S. policy. Connect with Terry Terry on LinkedIn email:[email protected] Terry on X: @TrustingTerry Terry on Instagram: Terry’s site Terry’s Substack Terry on Facebook Connect with RLC 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 -
“What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" - Frederick Douglass 02.07.2026 1h 11minOriginally recorded and published on the RLC Blog on July 3, 2021. One-hundred and seventy-four years ago, abolitionist, writer, and statesman Frederick Douglass gave a speech to the 600 members of the Rochester Ladies Anti-Slavery Society entitled “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” On July 3, 2021, Christian leaders from around the country gathered virtually with Red Letter Christians to read this powerful piece together. Read along here: ---- Connect with RLC 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 -
Beyond Pro-Life: Shane Claiborne 25.06.2026 39minIn this solo show, Shane Claiborne marks Gun Violence Awareness Month by highlighting Raw Tools' unique mission to transform surrendered weapons into art and garden tools. Specifically, he focuses on their June blacksmith marathon—a powerful initiative memorializing the 40,000 American lives lost annually to gun violence while calling for urgent, commonsense gun reform. Connect with RLC 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 -
From Streets to Classrooms: A Conversation with Brad Jersak 18.06.2026 27minThis week, we chat with Brad Jersak, from Saint Stephen's University, about living a nonviolent, justice-seeking Christianity that resists the “takeover mentality.” Instead, it acts as the church’s prophetic conscience, echoing Dr. King’s view of laws and heart-change as parallel tracks. More about Brad Brad's site Saint Stephen's Brad on IG Brad on Substack Connect with RLC 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 -
Hope In The Face of State Violence: A Conversation with Doug Pagitt 11.06.2026 34minThis week, we revisit the archive with Doug Pagitt of Vote Common Good. We discuss the major deployment of masked federal ICE agents to Minneapolis, amid the city’s post–George Floyd organizing. We hear about the continual need for citizen action, growing clergy solidarity, and sustaining “joy” through music and art as a humanizing response. More about Doug Vote Common Good Common Good Podcast VCG on IG Doug's site Doug on IG Connect with RLC 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 -
Building Safe Spaces: A Conversation with James Bigham 04.06.2026 33minWe talk with Dr. James Bigham about moral courage and practical responses to U.S. gun violence, now described as the leading cause of death for ages 1–19, with over 100 deaths daily. He describes collaborations with gun shops and training healthcare professionals, pastors, and other caregivers to address the epidemic. More about James Dr. Bigham's initiative: Firearm Injury Prevention: Dr. James Bigham Leads Program for Health Care Providers - UW Family Medicine Connect with RLC 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
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