Red Letter Christians Podcast

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From Patriarchy to Peace: Tiffany Bluhm's Vision for Change

2026-02-2640:08

This week we talk about matriarchy, equality, and communal flourishing with author and leader, Tiffany Bluhm. Connect with Tiffany • Made For PAX: Made For PAX • Tiffany's personal site: tiffanybluhm.com • Tiffany on Instagram: @tiffanybluhm • Made For PAX on Instagram: @madeforpax 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 Two Prophets The Two Prophets is fast-paced fiction that asks what it means to tell the truth in a world that punishes dissent. Part spiritual allegory, part political thriller, it reflects the tensions of our present moment while imagining what could come next. Find out why The Two Prophets is making waves today! - link to Amazon

The Two Prophets: An Interview with Jeff Fulmer

2026-02-1919:14

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 Facebook Instagram 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 Teargas To Truth with Ben Norquist

2026-02-1245:55

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. Connect with Ben BIPJ Every Somewhere Sacred - IVP Ben on Facebook Ben on @bennorquist 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

Peace, Love, and Ice Cream: A Stand Against Militarism

2026-02-0527:06

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 @yobencohen 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

Salt Melts ICE with Jonathan "Pastah J" Brooks

2026-01-2929:11

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 Website Lawndale Community Church Lawnsdale Instagram Pastah J on Instagram “Chicago Made Me” by Corey Mix featuring Pastah J, and Presyce, produced and arranged by Phil Gates at Highpower Studios 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

Looking Back & Looking Forward: Shane Claiborne

2026-01-2627:09

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

Beauty and Resistance with Jonathan Walton

2026-01-2239:44

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/ 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 Courage to Begin: Faith and Organizing in Times of Crisis

2026-01-1528:01

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.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

Springfield’s Fight Against Racism and Deportation

2026-01-1326:41

Shane talks with Pastor Carl Ruby and Viles Dorsainvil about the targeted attack on Springfield, Ohio's Haitian Community. Thousands of families face the possibility of deportation... but the community has come together in solidarity and compassion. Connect Pastor Ruby’s congregation: https://www.ccspringfield.org The Haitian Support Center: https://haitiansupportcenter.org/ 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

Joy, Resistance, and the Power of Ubuntu with Naomi Tutu

2026-01-0845:38

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 www.redletterchristians.org Follow us on Twitter: @RedLetterXians Instagram: @RedLetterXians Follow Shane on Instagram: @shane.claiborne Twitter: @ShaneClaiborne

Embodying Love and Justice: A Conversation with Chanté Griffin

2025-12-3141:38

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_comedy 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

Waging Peace: Diana Oestreich's Journey from Soldier to Peacemaker

2025-12-1843:46

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. Connect with Diana Diana's site: Link Waging Peace - Book: Link Diana on Instagram: @dianaoestreich 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 Connect with Handmade Palestine Handmade Palestine: https://handmadepalestine.com Instagram: @handmadepalestine

An Empathetic Gospel: Fares Abraham on Loving Beyond Boundaries

2025-12-1139:02

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: @faresabraham Levant Ministries: https://levantministries.org/ 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

Threads of Solidarity: The Story of Handmade Palestine

2025-12-0444:14

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 Loves Gaza campaign. Connect with Handmade Palestine Handmade Palestine: Website Instagram: @handmadepalestine 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

No Kings and Nonviolence: A Call to Action for Peacemakers

2025-11-2026:27

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. 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 Apartheid to Peacecraft: A Dialogue with Steve Schallert

2025-11-1350:02

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 • Peace Catalyst International: Peace Catalyst International 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 Vision of the Jesus Collective with Meghan Good

2025-11-0652:07

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 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 Justice of Jesus: A Conversation with Joash Thomas

2025-10-3001:10:03

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 • Instagram: @joashpthomas 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

Extreme Love in Action: Emergency Relief and Faith with Lane Terzieff

2025-10-2340:30

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 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 Johnson Amendment: A Conversation with Rev. Jen Butler and Doug Pagitt

2025-10-1647:14

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 • Books: Link • @revjenbutler Connect with Doug Pagitt • Doug's site: Doug Pagitt - Author, Activist, Pastor • Vote For Common Good: Vote Common Good • @dougpagitt 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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