Red Letter Christians Podcast
A Christian commentary on the way of Jesus in the world today with Red Letter Christian leaders Dr. Tony Campolo and Shane Claiborne. Red Letter Christians gets its name from the Bibles that highlight the words of Jesus in red and we are aspiring to live “as if Jesus meant the stuff he said.” Some episodes of this podcast have been adapted from the radio show “Across the Pond” which airs on Sunday afternoons in the UK on Premier Radio. Others are from events such as Faith Forums, Book Clubs, and Monthly Morning Prayer.
Episodes
Shane Claiborne sits down with Marvin Rees, former Bristol mayor and new UK House of Lords member, to discuss how local leaders are tackling global crises like climate change and systemic inequality amidst failing national institutions.
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Shane speaks with Abeer Shehadeh Nasser, a Palestinian Christian citizen of Israel from Nazareth and co-host of the podcast Across the Divide. She shares how separation among Palestinians fuels identity crises and recounts an early encounter with Christian Zionism that pushed her to connect faith with political reality.
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• Across The Divide podcast
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Shane issues a raw plea to protect hope through resilient faith and community. Drawing a direct line from the 1991 Al-Amiriyah shelter bombing to recent strikes on a primary school in Tehran, he discusses the devastating human cost of U.S.-backed violence and reads the names of over 60 children lost to the machinery of war.
He challenges the "apocalyptic theologies" that justify mass death, and calls for a Christianity rooted in th...
Shane welcomes Rev. Gerlyn Henry, an Anglican priest. They discuss differences, her formation away from “Not of This World” individualism toward neighbor-centered faith, and her deepening solidarity with Palestinians through learning about the Nakba, meeting Palestinians, and traveling in the West Bank and Jerusalem.
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Shane talks with Canadian author and speaker Sarah Bessey. They discuss their friendship with Rachel Held Evans, and a new book Sarah curated to honor Rachel's life: Braving the Truth: Essential Essays for Reckoning with and Reimagining Faith. They also talk about the importance of Canada's sovereignty... and origami.
Connect with Sarah
- Sarah's site
- @sarahbessey
- Braving the Truth
- Field Notes substack
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This week we talk about matriarchy, equality, and communal flourishing with author and leader, Tiffany Bluhm.
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• Made For PAX: Made For PAX
• Tiffany's personal site: tiffanybluhm.com
• Tiffany on Instagram: @tiffanybluhm
• Made For PAX on Instagram: @madeforpax
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In this special episode, we discuss The Two Prophets with author Jeff Fulmer, learning how his evangelical upbringing in Nashville and his long “journey of faith” shaped his turn toward prophetic, dystopian political fiction.
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- Jeff’s website
- His latest book, The Two Prophets
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This week, we talk to Ben Norquist and discuss the ongoing global atrocities and Christian activism, focusing on ICE raids, Gaza, and the work of the Red Letter Christians movement. They explore the Bethlehem Institute for Peace and Justice and emphasize the importance of learning from Palestinian theologians and engaging directly with those affected by state repression in the U.S. and Palestine.
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Shane talks with his friend, the ice-cream-man, Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream, about their common vision for a sweeter world -- a world with less violence and more ice cream.
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We talk with Jonathan "Pastah J” Brooks from Lawndale Community Church in Chicago. J shares the strategies and motivations behind the Faith Over Fear movement, which aims to support and protect vulnerable migrants in the city.
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“Chicago Made Me” by Corey Mix featuring Pastah J, and Presyce, produced and arranged by Phil Gate...
Shane does a little looking back at 2025 and looking forward to 2026.
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- Instagram: @RedLetterXians
- Follow Shane on Instagram: @shane.claiborne
- Twitter: @ShaneClaiborne
Shane talks with author, speaker, and activist Jonathan Walton about rest, resistance, and restoration. Jonathan's books include Twelve Lies that Hold America Captive and Beauty and Resistance.
Connect with Jonathan
- Jonathan’s new book
- His website
- Substack: https://substack.com/@jonathanwalton
- Instagram: @jonathanpwalton
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Shane talks with Julio Hernandez and Reverend Joel Simpson about their subversive friendship and the massive mobilizing work they have been doing around ICE raids in Charlotte, NC, and around the country.
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- Joel’s Substack - https://joelsimpson.substack.com/
- Congregational Action Network: https://www.congregationactionnetwork.org/
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- Pastor Ruby’s congregation: https://www.ccspringfield.org
- The Haitian Support Center: https://haitiansupportcenter.org/
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Shane speaks with the legendary speaker, advocate, and educator Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu. They talk about joy and resistance, what it was like to live through Apartheid in South Africa, and how that informs what we should be doing right now.
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- Naomi's site: Website
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Shane talks with Chanté Griffin, a journalist, activist, and author, about the intersection of faith, love, and social justice. They discuss the importance of love as a foundation for faith, the challenges of deconstructing harmful theologies, and the role of humility and prayer in fostering genuine relationships.
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- Chante’s site: yougochante.com
- Chanté on Instagram: @yougochante
- Chanté on X: @kinky_coily...
Shane is joined by Diana Oestreich in this episode. Diana is a war veteran who became a peacemaker, convinced that violence cannot lead to peace. She's the author of Waging Peace, and recently has been collaborating with Shane to amplify the voices of "conscientious objectors," folks who refuse to kill because of their faith and conscience.
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Shane talks with Fares Abraham, founder of Levant Ministries. Fares is a church-planter and leader, born in Bethlehem. He also graduated with a PHD from Liberty University. He has become a key leader as we navigate ongoing tensions in the Middle East and what it looks like for Christians to respond with compassion and faithfulness to Christ.
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- Fares Abraham: https://faresabraham.com/
- Instagram: @faresabraha...
Shane talks with Morgan Totah, a Christian living in Palestine. Morgan leads Handmade Palestine, a collective of artists in the West Bank who are creating incredible, life-giving products. Beyond the inspiring, missional, microbusiness... making art together has been a way of surviving and supporting one another amid the escalating violence in Gaza and the West Bank. They've been partnering with Red Letter Christians and the God...
In this episode, Shane reflects on the recent No Kings protests and discusses the significance of nonviolent action and the importance of standing against fascism, authoritarianism, and fear. Drawing on Christian teachings, particularly the principle of 'No King but Jesus,' Shane highlights the need for public faith and conspicuous acts of love.
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