Red Letter Christians Podcast

Shane talks with Hannah Martin, a pastor and educator, who has helped shape the movement of RAWtools which turns guns into garden tools and has just co-authored a children's book "Sparking Peace."  

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Shane talks with Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream about their recent arrests for protesting the proposed budget of Trump that cuts resources to the most vulnerable and increases military spending to over 1 Trillion dollars.  Shane and Ben have been friends for over 10 years now, and share a vision for a sweeter world, with less war and more ice cream.

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Shane talks with Steve Chalke about the legacy of Tony Campolo, as well as Steve's newest project to rethink criminal justice as restorative justice in a new youth facility in the UK.  

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Shane talks with Pastor Robb Ryerse about his new project "The Gospel According to Donald Trump" which shows the contrast between the Gospel of Jesus and the policies and rhetoric of President Trump.

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BONUS EPISODE: Shane talks with Rev. Erich Kussman whose church has created a sanctuary space for vulnerable families and has been organizing to protect immigrant neighbors from deportation.  He was also present when the Mayor of Newark was arrested by federal agents. 

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June 17 is the 10th anniversary of the mass shooting in Emanuel AME church which killed 9 people.  June is also Gun Violence Awareness Month.  Shane talks with Rev. Sharon Risher whose mother, Ethel Lance, was killed in Emanuel AME and who has become one of the most prominent leaders in the movement to end gun violence, and the death penalty, in the US.  

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Stay tuned until the end of the episode for a special song by Paul Demer, titled "Do Not Pray to Politicians (Psalm 146)" -

 In this episode, Shane Claiborne hosts Rich Morales, a seasoned attorney and faith-based organizer, to discuss the critical issue of immigration in the United States. They delve into the moral imperatives of welcoming immigrants, policies under the current administration, and the power of grassroots and legal...

Shane talks with his friend Greg Boyd, author of The Myth of the Christian Nation. They talk about Jesus, and empires, and what it means to be people who would rather die than kill.

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• Music: Psalters "Dumpster Divers"
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Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a special song by Common Hymnal - "Truth Waivers Not"

In this episode, Shane Claiborne talks with Reverend William H. Lamar IV about the state of the American empire and the deep principalities and powers at play. They delve into the targeted racial terror against Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church by the Proud Boys and the subsequent legal battle that resulted in the church own...

Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a special song "Good Good trouble" by Joel David Weir.

In this episode, Shane Claiborne hosts Tim Whitaker, founder of The New Evangelicals, for an engaging discussion on the intersection of faith, activism, and Christian nationalism. They delve into the challenges facing modern Christianity, the importance of not just promising heaven but addressing present-day 'hells,' and the need for vib...

Closing Song: "All Fire" by Carolyn Arends

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In this episode, Shane Claiborne engages in an enlightening conversation with accomplished singer-songwriter Carolyn Arends. They discuss her musical journey, the resonant impact of her songs, and her deep-rooted faith. The episode also delves into Carolyn's involvement with Renovaré, an organization focused on spiritual renewal, and her personal connections with influential musician Ric...

Shane speaks with Khristi Lauren Adams, author of Womanish Theology: Discovering God through the Lens of Black Girlhood.  

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In this special episode, podcast manager Vanessa Gomez steps in front of the microphone to interview Father Bill W., a significant influence on her recovery journey. Father Bill W. delves into his journey, the impactful practice of Two-Way Prayer, and the origins of the Oxford Group which heavily influenced Alcoholics Anonymous and later became a peacemaking community. This episode aims to shed light on how these spiritual and prac...

Recorded on February 25th (what would have been Tony's 90th birthday), this special podcast episode is dedicated to the remarkable journey and enduring influence of Tony Campolo. From anecdotes to spiritual insights, join us in commemorating a life well-lived.

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President Trump's address to the nation came on the eve of Ash Wednesday and Lent.  In light of that, Shane reflects on the State of the Union in America and the state of the church.  He invites us to think of this season as a time of repentance, reflection, and emptying ourselves to be filled with God.

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