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, ...
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The Inauguration on Martin Luther King Day
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Stay tuned until the end of the episode for special song by John Francis O'Mara called "Kill The Dreamer" www.johnfrancisomara.com _ Shane reflects on the historic collision of Trump's inauguration and Martin Luther King Day. The inauguration of Donald Trump's happens to Jan. 20, which is also the national holiday celebrating the legacy of Dr. Mart…
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Reflecting on 2024: Lessons and Hopes for 2025
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As we kick off 2024, Shane reflects on some of the significant moments of 2024 and some things he's looking forward to in 2025. 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…
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Shane Reflects on January 6th
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On the anniversary of the attack on the Capitol (Jan. 6, 2021), Shane reflects on the danger of Christian nationalism and the heresy of "America First." 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: @RedLe…
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Laundry Room Joy and Hope with special guest, Katie Jo Brotherton
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Special guest, circus-performer, comedian, and nature lover... and Shane's wife -- the legendary Katie Jo Brotherton. Recorded on the floor of the laundry room while the baby is sleeping. Interwoven with humor and deep reflections, the couple also shares about their Advent devotional inspired by Palestinian Christians and their hope in a world fill…
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Rediscovering the Reason for the Season | A Special Christmas Episode with Shane Claiborne
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Join Shane Claiborne for this special Christmas edition of the podcast, where we dive deep into the true meaning of the season. Amid the hustle and bustle of shopping, decorating, and gift-giving, Shane challenges us to step back and reflect on the radical love and solidarity of Jesus—born as a homeless baby into a world of violence and suffering. …
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Christ in the Rubble: A Liturgy of Lament (2023 Christmas Message by Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac)
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From December 23, 2023: "This Advent, while global Christians prepare to commemorate the arrival of the Prince of Peace, our Palestinian kin in Gaza suffer unthinkable violence. Their cries for deliverance, echoing those of two millennia ago, seem to be falling unheard in the United States. To see their pain and hear their cries, US Christians must…
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The Shape of My Eyes | author Dave Gibbons, Newsong Church
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Dave Gibbons shares about his recently released book, “The Shape of my Eyes,” on why he wrote his story, on why all of our histories matter, and why they deserve to be told. 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: @RedLetterXi…
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Buying Guns on the Blue Market | Shane Claiborne
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"It’s easier to get a gun in America than it is to get rid of a gun. Even gun buybacks and incentivized gun surrender events can be problematic, because law enforcement agencies have a record of putting the guns right back on the market. Just as it is unthinkable for police to sell back heroin from a drug bust, we have to insist that law enforcemen…
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Standing Strong in Newham: Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz and Sally Mann Confront Extremism and Community Riots
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Join us as we dive into the critical response led by Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz and local activist Sally Mann in Newham, a diverse London borough facing challenges from recent riots and threats of white supremacist activity. Mayor Fiaz, a powerful advocate for equality and inclusivity, along with Sally Mann, a prominent community leader, work tirelessly t…
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Tony Campolo: A Legacy of Red Letter Faith and Radical Love
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https://redletterchristians.org/2024/11/20/tony-campolo-sociologist-and-famed-red-letter-christian-has-died/ We are deeply saddened to share that co-founder of Red Letter Christians, Tony Campolo, has passed away on November 19, 2024. Tony was a highly impactful spiritual figure and Shane reflects on his connection to Tony and the work they've done…
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Circle of Hope: A Reckoning of Love, Power and Justice in an American Church | Pulitzer Prize Winner, Eliza Griswold
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We are excited to have October's featured guest Eliza Griswold talking about her latest book, "Circle of Hope: A Reckoning of Love, Power and Justice in an American Church" with Shane Claiborne and Katie Jo Brotherton. About the Book: "Circle of Hope" is an intimate portrait of a church, its radical mission, and its riveting crisis. “The revolution…
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Shane Claiborne Reflects on the Election: Love, Politics, and Faith [BONUS EPISODE]
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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 Intro song by Common Hymnal: https://commonhymnal.com/…
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BeLoved Community | Amy Cantrell + Ponkho Bermejo
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Rev. Amy Cantrell is a passionate advocate based in BeLoved Asheville, an intentional community focused on providing care and support for those facing homelessness, poverty, and systemic racism. At BeLoved, a diverse, intersectional community, members from all walks of life work together to create sustainable solutions to social injustices through …
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Not the Donkey, Not the Elephant, but the Lamb | Jesus for President with Shane Claiborne
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Shane Claiborne speaks about placing our hope not in a person, politician or political party but to place our hope in Christ alone. Our hope lies not in the donkey of the Democrats or the elephant of the GOP - it lays firmly instead on the lamb, on Jesus. Help sustain the work of RLC: www.redletterchristians.org/donate/ To check out what RLC is up …
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"The Moral Teachings of Jesus" author David Gushee
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Learn more about David Gushee: https://www.davidpgushee.com/ Get his book: https://www.davidpgushee.com/book/the-moral-teachings-of-jesus/ 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 Foll…
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Book Club: The Ballot and the Bible | Author Kaitlyn Schiess
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More information on RLC Revivals: https://redletterchristians.org/red-letter-revivals-2024/ Buy The Ballot and the Bible by Kaitlyn Schiess From RLC's Book Club on August 27, 2024 - We are excited to have our dear friend Kaitlyn Schiess as the featured book club author for the month of August where we will be spotlighting her book, "The Ballot and …
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Hurricane Recovery with Jordan Rowan
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Want to help? DONATE HERE Need help? Call: (336) 977-4980 or Email hope4ashecounty@gmail.com Sign up | NEED HELP or VOLUNTEERRed Letter Christians
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Tony Deik discusses Missiology After Gaza
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Watch Tony's Presentation at CATC2024 Tony Deik is a Palestinian Christian from Bethlehem, Palestine. For the last thirteen years, he has lived and ministered in different contexts, including in the Philippines, Hong Kong, England, Palestine, and Bolivia. Tony is a member of the Networking Team and Board of Directors of the International Fellowship…
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"The Sin of Certainty: Why God Desires Our Trust More Than Our 'Correct' Beliefs" author Pete Enns
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Dr. Peter Enns (PhD, Harvard University) is a frequent contributor to journals and encyclopedias, and is the author of several books, including, The Bible Tells Me So: Why Defending Scripture Has Made Us Unable to Read It (HarperOne), The Bible and the Believer: How to Read the Bible Critically and Religiously (with Marc Brettler and Daniel Harring…
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Love Over Fear | Pastor Michael McBride Discusses Communal Activism + Organizing Nationwide
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Follow Pastor Michael McBride - https://linktr.ee/Impastormike_ "Pastor Mike majored in Addiction Studies and Counseling at Bethany College before completing seminary at Duke University where he earned a Master of Divinity. God led him back to the Bay Area where he planted The Way Christian Center in 2005. He immersed himself in the local community…
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The Spirit of Justice: Stories of Faith, Race, and Resistance | Author, Jemar Tisby
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Pre-Order The Spirit of Justice here: https://www.zondervan.com/p/spirit-of-justice/ https://substack.com/@jemartisby "I wrote this book because people need to be reminded that they are not alone in their struggle against racism. A great cloud of witnesses from our past courageously confronted racism in their time, often under even harsher circumst…
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BONUS EPISODE | Pastor Carl Ruby responds: Haitian Immigrants in Springfield, OH
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In this special bonus episode, Pastor Carl Ruby responds to the hatred and racism in Springfield, OH spurred by political current events. "Carl is very involved in the community as a spokesperson on a variety of issues of social justice, and is particulary passionate about welcoming immigrants to our community. Prior to becoming pastor [at Central …
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Conscientious Objectors
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Originally streamed live on Aug 15, 2024 - Join a group of conscientious objectors including former fighters from Palestine and Israel, plus active duty U.S. G.I.s as they urge U.S. soldiers, sailors and airmen, to tell Congress to stop funding Israel’s genocide in Gaza, calling for nothing short of an immediate ceasefire. Watch on YouTube - https:…
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Hopeful Activist: Discovering the vital change you were made to bring | Rich Gower + Rachel Walker
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" 'An invaluable guide. . . I wish I had been able to read this book twenty years ago!' Ruth Valerio All around us there are signs of a broken world, situations that are just not right. Where do we begin? Sometimes we simply don't know what to do. Or maybe you are busy 'doing' and it's tough, even bringing you close to burn out. Whether you are new…
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The Gospel of Kevin² | "Today! - The Best Day of My Life" by Tennessee death row inmate Kevin Burns and friend Rev. Dr. Kevin Riggs
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Purchase the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Today-Best-Day-My-Life/dp/B0DBJNP92T Rev. Kevin Burns (KB) Growing up in a large family meant there was always something to do and always someone to play with. But sometimes I wanted to be left alone. During those times, I went to my bedroom and lay on the bed and thought about life. I thought about de…
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