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
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.
Connect with Jeff
- Jeff’s website
- His latest book, The Two Prophets
Connect with RLC
- Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/
- To check out what RLC i...
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.
Connect with Ben
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 Twit...
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.
Connect with Pastah J
“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.
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
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
Connect with RLC
- Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate...
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.
Connect with our guests
- Joel’s Substack - https://joelsimpson.substack.com/
- Congregational Action Network: https://www.congregationactionnetwork.org/
Connect with RLC
- Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchri...
Connect
- 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.
Connect with Naomi
- Naomi's site: Website
Connect with RLC
- Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/
- To check out what RLC is up to, please visit us w...
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.
Connect with Chante
- 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.
Connect with Fares
- 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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Shane talks with Steve Schallert about the innovative work he is doing with Saint Stephen's University to institutionalize peacemaking and nonviolence, creating certifications and degrees in movement organizing.
Connect with Steve Schallert
• St. Stephen's: St. Stephen's U
• Iziko Lamaqabane: Site
• Steve on Instagram: @steveschallert
This week, we speak with Meghan Good from the Jesus Collective to discuss the movement's origins and mission. We reflect on the challenges faced by Christians disillusioned with conventional church practices and those seeking a more authentic, Jesus-centered faith.
Connect with The Jesus Collective
• Site: Jesus Collective
• Instagram: @jesuscollective
Connec...
We talk with Joash Thomas about his new book, 'The Justice of Jesus.' The conversation touches on Thomas’ upbringing, his critique of the Western church, his work on decolonizing faith, and the need to rebuild a more just version of Christianity.
Connect with Joash
• Joash's Site: Joash P Thomas
• The Justice of Jesus: The Justice of Jesus – Baker Book House
We speak with Lane Terzieff, founder of UNIT+E, an organization that conducts specialized operations to provide aid and combat human trafficking in crisis zones. We discuss past missions, emphasizing the need for action and the responsibility of leveraging privilege to help others.
Connect with Lane
• Unit-E Site Unit+E
• Instagram @uniteresponse
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Shane talks with Rev. Jen Butler and Pastor Doug Pagitt about the new Executive Order of Donald Trump loosening restrictions on faith-based nonprofits when it comes to political endorsements and funding. The US has prided itself on the "separation of Church and State," but this could be a historic shift in what that looks like.
Connect with Rev. Butler
• Rev. Butler's site: Website
This week, we're excited to talk with Los Angeles Pastor, Stephen "Cue" Jn-Marie, leader of the Church Without Walls on Skid Row. We discuss activism and faith in the current socio-political climate and delve into the emboldening of white supremacy, ICE raids, and the militarization of the state under the Trump administration. We also reflect on the spiritual and economic implications of modern-day Babylon, emphasizin...
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